The Criterion Collection

[MacEachaidh]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I was kidding. I knew right off the bat that it was Lord of the Flies because of Piggy and the glasses.

Oops, missed the kid, sorry WOL.

It did actually make me think of the old Criterion cover for Straw Dogs, though. I no longer own that DVD, because someone offered me $75 for it years ago. That was a lot of money, but seller's remorse still creeps up on me from time to time.

Yes, I remember the image. It scared me off Straw Dogs for years!

[Fellini912]

Originally Posted by MacEachaidh

Hmm, I thought there was a smiley for clinking mugs, or maybe I dreamt it?

Ah well, slàinte mhòr !

with "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" by Richard Strauss in background (that's how I imagined it).

[Blu-Velvet]

Originally Posted by Fellini912

Yay for Safety Last! Harold Lloyd, yeah!

(It may be lowbrow of me, but I personally enjoy Keaton and Lloyd more than Chaplin. But comedy's so subjective, isn't it?)

. I totally agree. I am glad that someone else shares the same comedic subjectivity.

SAFETY LAST is great fun (especially with a large, receptive audience and a live score), but I still like THE KID BROTHER and THE FRESHMAN better.

And I, too, feel that Chaplin is undeniably a great comic artist, but Keaton and Lloyd are actually funnier most of the time.

[Fellini912]

Originally Posted by Blu-Velvet

SAFETY LAST is great fun (especially with a large, receptive audience and a live score), but I still like THE KID BROTHER and THE FRESHMAN better.

And I, too, feel that Chaplin is undeniably a great comic artist, but Keaton and Lloyd are actually funnier most of the time.

Now it is officially a party of Lloyd and Keaton fans. Cheers to you too.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by Blu-Velvet

SAFETY LAST is great fun (especially with a large, receptive audience and a live score), but I still like THE KID BROTHER and THE FRESHMAN better.

And I, too, feel that Chaplin is undeniably a great comic artist, but Keaton and Lloyd are actually funnier most of the time.

yes and yes... but Safety Last on blu, I'm happy.

[bluskies]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

yes and yes... but Safety Last on blu, I'm happy.

We'll just have to wait and see if I am also correct about 3:10 TO YUMA and MAN ON A TIGHTROPE.

[A Sith Lord?]

So after watching The Man Who Knew Too Much and being speechless (at just how well a movie from the 1930's could still be so effective and timeless), what else should I look into?

Walked into best buy today and there's a few I don't own yet that I thought about buying.

The Killing
Anatomy of a Murder

I'm just jumping onto the criterion bandwagon so any suggestions would be welcome.

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by Fellini912

Now it is officially a party of Lloyd and Keaton fans. Cheers to you too.

In that case I'm in!
Actually, have not seen enough Lloyd and haven't seen anything for ages.
I love Keaton. The General is a masterpiece and it's impossible not to love films like Steamboat Bill, Jr.
I saw Sherlock Jr for the first time recently. So great
Many years ago I was able to see a lot of his films. I always remember completely losing it over The Cameraman. Any sign it coming to blu-ray?
I've been working my through a 4-DVD collection of Keaton short films. The first two discs are mostly two-reel Fatty Arbuckle films with Keaton in supporting roles.
I've recently come around on Chaplin, buying Modern Times, The Gold Rush and The Great Dictator.

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by MasturB

So after watching The Man Who Knew Too Much and being speechless (at just how well a movie from the 1930's could still be so effective and timeless), what else should I look into?

Walked into best buy today and there's a few I don't own yet that I thought about buying.

The Killing
Anatomy of a Murder

I'm just jumping onto the criterion bandwagon so any suggestions would be welcome.

Both!
If you like Hitchcock, perhaps consider getting The Lady Vanishes and/or The 39 Steps.
If you like Peter Lorre in The Man Who Knew Too Much, you should definitely have a look at M. His impassioned speech in that film is exceptional.

[Fellini912]

Originally Posted by MasturB

So after watching The Man Who Knew Too Much and being speechless (at just how well a movie from the 1930's could still be so effective and timeless), what else should I look into?

Walked into best buy today and there's a few I don't own yet that I thought about buying.

The Killing
Anatomy of a Murder

I'm just jumping onto the criterion bandwagon so any suggestions would be welcome.

Criterion collection has a diverse catalogue. I guess the next question is: What are your favorite genre?

These are some classics:

Belle de Jour
Three Color Trilogy
Double Life of Veronique
Vivre Sa Vie
Red Shoes
8 1/2

(All above have gorgeous actresses, which I find necessary for a blind buy)

Seven Samurai
Yojimbo
Samurai Trilogy
Down by Law
Seventh Seal
Days of Heaven
Army of Shadows (until Le Samourai is released)

I think this is a good starting list, I can probably narrow it down knowing your favorite genre.

[mrjohnnyb]

Originally Posted by MasturB

So after watching The Man Who Knew Too Much and being speechless (at just how well a movie from the 1930's could still be so effective and timeless), what else should I look into?

Walked into best buy today and there's a few I don't own yet that I thought about buying.

The Killing
Anatomy of a Murder

I'm just jumping onto the criterion bandwagon so any suggestions would be welcome.

They are both outstanding. I particularly love The Killing, which also comes with Kubrick's prior film Killer's Kiss. You may want to wait for Criterion's upcoming one-day-only flash sale where you can purchase all discs in their collection for 50% off.

[Fellini912]

Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

In that case I'm in!
Actually, have not seen enough Lloyd and haven't seen anything for ages.
I love Keaton. The General is a masterpiece and it's impossible not to love films like Steamboat Bill, Jr.
I saw Sherlock Jr for the first time recently. So great
Many years ago I was able to see a lot of his films. I always remember completely losing it over The Cameraman. Any sign it coming to blu-ray?
I've been working my through a 4-DVD collection of Keaton short films. The first two discs are mostly two-reel Fatty Arbuckle films with Keaton in supporting roles.
I've recently come around on Chaplin, buying Modern Times, The Gold Rush and The Great Dictator.

Welcome to the party, I like the shades.

[ZooTv]

Originally Posted by MasturB

So after watching The Man Who Knew Too Much and being speechless (at just how well a movie from the 1930's could still be so effective and timeless), what else should I look into?

Fritz Lang's M (1931)

[metaridley]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

You may want to wait for criterion's upcoming one-day-only flash sale where you can purchase all discs in their collection for 50% off.

when does this sale take place for the love of god tell me!!!!!!!!

[ZooTv]

Originally Posted by metaridley

when does this sale take place for the love of god tell me!!!!!!!!

Was wondering the same thing

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by ZooTv

Was wondering the same thing

February (most likely)

[ParticleDan]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

February (most likely)

Well it's not exactly a lock, but they have had flash sales for the past, I think, 2 Februarys.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by ParticleDan

Well it's not exactly a lock, but they have had flash sales for the past, I think, 2 Februarys.

Note to Criterion: Valentine's Day is Feb 14th. The 15th is the next day. Please plan any sale accordingly.

Note to anybody who thinks that's incredibly obvious: well, yeah, you would think so wouldn't you

[Scottie]

I hope the sale is a buy 1, get 10 free type of deal.

[metaridley]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I hope the sale is a buy 1, get 10 free type of deal.

I dare not dream of such things.