The Criterion Collection

[lemonski]

Originally Posted by ryan4butler

Anything Wes Anderson is a safe blind buy.

If you like unfunny humor and irritating tweeness, sure.

[Snicket]

Originally Posted by lemonski

If you like unfunny humor and irritating tweeness, sure.

I don't like those things but love Wes Anderson...weird.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by lemonski

If you like unfunny humor and irritating tweeness, sure.

I would agree---I think they are terrible blind-buys, they're way too divisive.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Snicket

I don't like those things but love Wes Anderson...weird.

You think that's weird? I love those things and don't like Wes Anderson.

[brandon_260]

Only Anderson Criterion I'd suggest as a blind buy is Tenenbaums. Definitely not Life Aquatic or Darjeeling Limited, couldn't stand either of those.

[moviebuffed]

Originally Posted by ianungstad

2013 Predictions:

Punch Drunk Love
Nashville
Don't Look Now
The Conformist
The Devils
The Wanderers
Criterion will start issuing special editions of Sony's Almodovar titles
On the Road
Something in the Air
Top of the Lake
4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days
Beyond the Hills
Motorcycle Diaries
Breaking the Waves
Eraserhead
Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Criterion picks up the Harold Lloyd catalog and releases at least 1 title.
Decalogue
Thief
Apu trilogy

Originally Posted by GoldMotel

Just finished Chungking Express last night. A bit of an odd film but visually stunning. I quite enjoyed it.

Just purchases this title as well as In The Mood For love and fell hook line and sinker for it. I was hooked from the very first opening scene. Let's hope Chungking Express does the same as I've yet to view it.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Hartley

Still debating going back tonight to get Identification of a Woman for $12. If anyone here can recommend it as a blind buy that'd give me more peace of mind.

Do it! But I suggest seeing and loving other Antonioni Prior especially L'Avventura, Red Desert and Blow Up.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I was being tongue-in-cheek, but my three favorite Criterions really are Melville's Le Samouraï, Army of Shadows, and Le Cercle Rouge. The two I recommended are the only ones on Blu-ray at this time, and I randomly recommend them whenever I get a chance.

Your list of choices is well-rounded. I would personally make 12 Angry Men the highest priority of those choices. That movie is astounding.

I received 12 Angry Men on Criterion DVD as a Christmas gift in 2011, but will strongly consider upgrading it to Blu-ray next time Barnes & Noble throws one of their 50% off shindigs.

No love for Bob Le Flambour? It easily ranks alongside those three essentials.

[Sukuri]

Originally Posted by CusackstheMan

Now I would appreciate your opinion on this decision I have to make. I've gotten the green light from the wife to purchase three Criterion Blu-rays, out of the following list I've compiled. All of these will be blind buys:

Twelve Angry Men, Videodrome, In the Mood for Love, Seventh Seal, Bottle Rocket, and Paths of Glory.

Which three should I choose now? Tough choice since they're all great films? Here's some info that may help you. I'm a big Kubrick fan (paticularly 2001, Dr. Strangelove and Full Metal Jacket). And I own 4 Criterion Blus: Chungking Express (liked it alot), Rosemary's Baby (masterpiece of psycholgical horror). Paris, Texas (haven't watched it yet) and 8 1/2 (haven't watched yet).

I'm looking for films I want to watch over and over. Thanks in advance.

12 Angry Men and Paths of Glory no question.

The third could be either Videodrome since it's a rather easy watch, or if you feel adventurous The Seventh Seal.

I had a hard time watching In the Mood for Love the first time round, haven't given it a second go. Bottle Rocket I did enjoy more the second time but I think there's better stuff out there.

[moviebuffed]

Originally Posted by CusackstheMan

Went with In the Mood for Love, 12 Angry Men and Paths of Glory. Videodrome and The Killing are now on my wish list. Thanks again.

I'm sorry I didn't chime in and give my opinion on which titles (and why) for you to purchase but upon first viewing of your post the 3 titles you finally purchased were my first picks so deep down I've got this sly silly little grin going on. You're going to love those films !!

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

No love for Bob Le Flambour? It easily ranks alongside those three essentials.

After I posted my list I saw a handful of 'kick myself' titles in other lists - which of course always happens - but Bob le Flambour and Elevator to the Gallows two that really had me thinking 'wtf, how did I forget those'.

Easy autobuys.

[fgomike]

How was Criterion's release of The Game?

[lemonski]

Originally Posted by brandon_260

Only Anderson Criterion I'd suggest as a blind buy is Tenenbaums. Definitely not Life Aquatic or Darjeeling Limited, couldn't stand either of those.

Royal Tenebaums is the worst of the lot, it made me grind my teeth it was so "look at me, look at me, I'm so quirky!". Just tell a f-ing story, theres no need to dress all the characters in track suits and tennis headbands. It might work if there was anything even remotely funny about it.

[RedIsNotBlue]

Originally Posted by brandon_260

Only Anderson Criterion I'd suggest as a blind buy is Tenenbaums. Definitely not Life Aquatic or Darjeeling Limited, couldn't stand either of those.

No love for Rushmore or Bottle Rocket?

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Cinemach

I'd love them both, but what's the thought behind The Bride Wore Black and Gilda?

The Bride Wore Black is currently touring in a new 35mm print. Gilda is Sony and they won't release it on their own. Criterion seems like a suitable dance partner.

[ZooTv]

Originally Posted by fgomike

How was Criterion's release of The Game?

In terms of A/V quality it was excellent.

[tonylopez]

Originally Posted by ianungstad

2013 Predictions:

Punch Drunk Love
Nashville
Don't Look Now
The Conformist
The Devils
The Wanderers
Criterion will start issuing special editions of Sony's Almodovar titles
On the Road
Something in the Air
Top of the Lake
4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days
Beyond the Hills
Motorcycle Diaries
Breaking the Waves
Eraserhead
Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Criterion picks up the Harold Lloyd catalog and releases at least 1 title.
Decalogue
Thief
Apu trilogy

There are a lot of nice titles I would love to own.

[ianungstad]

I think Criterion might have picked up more FOX titles. Idle speculation but I wouldn't be surprised if Criterion released some of these in 2013:

Barton Fink - Fox didn't include this in their Coen box. The Coens have phantom pages on the Criterion website.

King of Comedy - Thelma Schoonmaker said a special edition was in the works back in the spring while promoting the dvd/blu of Hugo. She didn't specify if it was Criterion or something Fox were doing themselves.

Working Girl - Mike Nichols has a phantom page on the Criterion website. It seems that all the MGM titles got leaked years ago and none of his UA films were picked up by Criterion, so this seems like the most likely title. Somewhat forgotten in spite of being nominated for numerous Academy Awards.

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls - Russ Meyer has phantom page on Criterion website. Criterion produced all the extras for the FOX dvd.

Phantom of the Paradise - Scream Factory apparently has or is working on licensing some Fox titles. They asked for this and were told no. Some fan made his own 3 Reasons video for this film, which Criterion then posted on their official Twitter.

[ROclockCK]

Originally Posted by lemonski

If you like unfunny humor and irritating tweeness, sure.

I haven't heard anyone use "twee" lately lemonski. But you go...that's Anderson in a word.

[jrmac2000]

Originally Posted by ianungstad

I think Criterion might have picked up more FOX titles. Idle speculation but I wouldn't be surprised if Criterion released some of these in 2013:

Barton Fink - Fox didn't include this in their Coen box. The Coens have phantom pages on the Criterion website.

King of Comedy - Thelma Schoonmaker said a special edition was in the works back in the spring while promoting the dvd/blu of Hugo. She didn't specify if it was Criterion or something Fox were doing themselves.

Working Girl - Mike Nichols has a phantom page on the Criterion website. It seems that all the MGM titles got leaked years ago and none of his UA films were picked up by Criterion, so this seems like the most likely title. Somewhat forgotten in spite of being nominated for numerous Academy Awards.

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls - Russ Meyer has phantom page on Criterion website. Criterion produced all the extras for the FOX dvd.

Phantom of the Paradise - Scream Factory apparently has or is working on licensing some Fox titles. They asked for this and were told no. Some fan made his own 3 Reasons video for this film, which Criterion then posted on their official Twitter.

All excellent choices and arguments for each!

I hear a precode film is on the way as well could it be freaks?


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