The Criterion Collection

[pro-bassoonist]

Trilogy of Life Blu-ray REVIEW




Pro-B

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Trilogy of Life Blu-ray REVIEW




Pro-B

Great review as always .

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Trilogy of Life Blu-ray REVIEW




Pro-B

Excellent! This is easily the Criterion release I'm most looking forward to that's been announced.

[EddieLarkin]

Originally Posted by dan21

I bought a copy 6 months ago and it came in a digipak.

Does anyone know if Vampyr is likely to be upgraded? I haven't seen the film in ages and I think I might just purchase the DVD.

The source is pretty rough throughout, and in some instances appalling. I doubt it's high on their upgrade list.

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Trilogy of Life Blu-ray REVIEW




Pro-B

I held off on the BFI releases for years because I knew Criterion was releasing them eventually, despite the fact the BFI discs would be much cheaper for me to purchase since I'm in the UK. I'm glad to hear the image is much improved on the Criterion, and my decision was a good one.

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by zen_amako

speaking of out of print titles, anyone who doesn't own chungking express should consider picking it up before the price goes up.

+1

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by dan21

I bought a copy 6 months ago and it came in a digipak.

Does anyone know if Vampyr is likely to be upgraded? I haven't seen the film in ages and I think I might just purchase the DVD.

Wasn't there news recently about a restoration being done or touring?
Can't remember where I read it, but I'm pretty sure something was happening...
I would hold off on that purchase until you find out more.

[Akijama]

Criterion at The Wexner Center (2012)


http://vimeo.com/51939141

[Tin Drum]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

If you haven't seen it, they also added the poster to the shop as well: http://www.criterion.com/shop_produc...in-drum-poster

Thanks for that! Amazing looking poster.

[adds to Christmas wish list]

[mpreed]

Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

The source is pretty rough throughout, and in some instances appalling. I doubt it's high on their upgrade list.



I held off on the BFI releases for years because I knew Criterion was releasing them eventually, despite the fact the BFI discs would be much cheaper for me to purchase since I'm in the UK. I'm glad to hear the image is much improved on the Criterion, and my decision was a good one.

I'm in the same boat and almost bought the BFI blus a few months ago.

However, there's a couple of extras on the BFI disks I might end up double dipping for if the BFI price comes down any time -

- On the Decameron disk, Notes for an African Oresteria (1970, b&w, 1.33:1, 73 minutes)

- On the Canterbury Tales disk, "Exclusive new documentary exploring Pasolini's significance on the Italian genre film "

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

I don't have the New Yorker release of Weekend but if it's anything like Le Petit Soldat or Les Carabiniers, it's probably the "Revival" process:

The last sentence in their About section is quite unbelievable.

[ccg1978]

it's obvious that most of the people in this thread are huge film buffs! I've started adding titles from the Criterion collection to my Netflix queue. I've watched about 10 and can say some have been hit or miss. Walkabout, La Haine, Paths of Glory, Hunger and Days of Heaven were great.

Down By Law, 8 1/2 not so much. So overall a I've enjoyed most of what I have seen. I realize I'm just delving into these films but are there any that are recommended by people in this forum?

[Yami]

Yi Yi is a must own title - my personal pick for the best film released in the 21st century (so far).

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

The whole paragraph kind of reads like something from a Tim & Eric sketch.

In the case of Le petit soldat and Les Carabiniers, though, the video-like effect actually lends the films a sort of documentary quality.

Can you imagine the outrage on these forums if someone like Criterion made similar claims about a blu ray release?

[ccg1978]

Originally Posted by Yami

Yi Yi is a must own title - my personal pick for the best film released in the 21st century (so far).

Thanks! Added to Netflix!

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

Can you imagine the outrage on these forums if someone like Criterion made similar claims about a blu ray release?

Indeed. I don't think anyone takes New Yorker seriously in this regard. I've seen some of their prints projected and they range from acceptable to terrible.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Indeed. I don't think anyone takes New Yorker seriously in this regard. I've seen some of their prints projected and they range from acceptable to terrible.

That is taken from a Fox Lorber dvd and not New Yorker. Le Petit Soldat (from which that photo is taken) and Les Carabiniers were released on dvd by Fox Lorber. WeekEnd, New Yorker Films.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

That is taken from a Fox Lorber dvd and not New Yorker. Le Petit Soldat (from which that photo is taken) and Les Carabiniers were released on dvd by Fox Lorber. WeekEnd, New Yorker Films.

Same difference.

[Scottie]

Just won The Man Who Fell To Earth!

Outbid a guy by 4 cents

It sucks shipping is $12.99, but oh well $80 for something about $150-$200 is good.

[marctheshark]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Just won The Man Who Fell To Earth!

Outbid a guy by 4 cents

It sucks shipping is $12.99, but oh well $80 for something about $150-$200 is good.

Congrats. Now, if you could just get a copy of The Third Man at that price.

The BD for TMWFTE is spectacular!

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by marctheshark

Congrats. Now, if you could just get a copy of The Third Man at that price.

The BD for TMWFTE is spectacular!

I plan on getting it very soon. Anything under $100 is fair game for me.