The Criterion Collection

[retablo]

Originally Posted by IronWaffle

While talking Soderbergh on Criterion, I'd also like an extended of both Solaris and the Limey, even if they're just bonuses on theatrical editions,

I'd like to see King of the Hill, which I don't think even got a DVD release. I still have my widescreen laserdisc, though.

[joie]

Originally Posted by TheHumanTornado

Does anyone feel like commenting on Branded to Kill and Tokyo Drifter? I have no experience with Suzuki but have been on an Asian film kick recently purchasing In the Mood for Love as well as Chungking Express.

I didn't care for either of those, but Wong Kar-Wai's "Fallen Angels" is available, from Kino.

Add: "Happy Together" is also available from Kino. Kino also has a 2-movie set with "Fallen Angels" and "Happy Together."

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Just saw Decameron. Some very dated notions on sex, politics and religion but nonetheless compelling through Pasolini's eyes. It's pretty interesting how he plays with persepective, often shooting erotic scenes from a female perspective.

Anyways, I can only check out one more from the box today, is it fine to skip ahead to Arabian Nights and see Tales later. Is this the recommended route?

Now that we've gotten a chance to look at Pasolini's (eeurgh ) Trilogy, always wondered how it compared to Monty Python's "The Third Test Match":

Monty Python - Pier Paolo Passolini - YouTube

(Always seemed close but not quite, and they usually saved most of their film venom for Ken Russell jokes.)

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by IronWaffle

While talking Soderbergh on Criterion, I'd also like an extended of both Solaris and the Limey, even if they're just bonuses on theatrical editions,

Wishful thinking, but I doubt it

[blkhrt]

New newsletter clue:

[dmarvin]

Just saw that. The little one looks like James Dean but then they look less and less like him. They also look like Arthur Fonzarelli. And it's pointing to the middle one. Hmm.

[Yami]

Medium Cool?

[blkhrt]

The title of the drawing is "wacky aaay," so something about middle a?

[Rizor]

Yup! Medium Cool!

Fonzie = Cool

[dmarvin]

Originally Posted by Yami

Medium Cool?

If that's not it, that's a really good guess.

[blkhrt]

The consensus on Twitter is that it is in fact Medium Cool. Good call.

[retablo]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

The consensus on Twitter is that it is in fact Medium Cool. Good call.

Medium Cool is amazing! I'd love that.

[IronWaffle]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Wishful thinking, but I doubt it

No, I don't see it happening either. But the respective commentaries are intriguing in what they suggest was cut. Anyone who hasn't heard the Soderbergh/Dobbs commentary on The Limey is missing out on a very exciting debate on the editing of a film.

Oh well, at least -- if my educated guess is right -- based on the just-posted clue we're in for a release highlighting the earliest, prime and late years in the evolution of Fonzie.

[Akijama]

Medium Cool you say?Awesome! Now bring the Paper Moon as well

[mallomar]

A Lion in Winter? (Starring Peter OToole as Henry II)? Okay, that's really really outside the box. Medium Cool it is.

[Rizor]

Originally Posted by mallomar

A Lion in Winter? (Starring Peter OToole as Henry II)? Okay, that's really really outside the box.

I would give my soul for this.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I watched them in theatrical release order, and I know I'm not the best critic when it comes to this directors work but I honestly didn't enjoy the Trilogy of Life much at all. Salo I thought was 200 times better.

The first film I'd ever seen of his was Teorema and I enjoyed that film a lot. I wish it would get a decent BLU release.

I recommend one of my favorite Pasolini films Medea to anyone interested.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I watched them in theatrical release order, and I know I'm not the best critic when it comes to this directors work but I honestly didn't enjoy the Trilogy of Life much at all. Salo I thought was 200 times better.

The first film I'd ever seen of his was Teorema and I enjoyed that film a lot. I wish it would get a decent BLU release.

I can understand. I certainly like the Decameron more than The Canterbury Tales. Here's to hoping Arabian Nights trumps both.

( In The Realm of the Senses remains the best explicit Criterion. )

[Yankees0222]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I can understand. I certainly like the Decameron more than The Canterbury Tales. Here's to hoping Arabian Nights trumps both.

( In The Realm of the Senses remains the best explicit Criterion. )

Great movie but I still prefer Salo and Antichrist.

[Arkadin]

regarding the clue--personally I was getting psyched for some Happy Days episodes on Criterion.
would have been great to see Fonzie jump the shark in hd.
oh well.