The Criterion Collection

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

What's up with the photo of the Jean Gabin letter on Criterion's Facebook page?

I think they were just posting it because it is pretty hilarious junk mail.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

I think they were just posting it because it is pretty hilarious junk mail.

Yeah, I felt this was the case too.

Why on Earth would they address it to the attention of Jean Gabin when he's been dead since 1976? Maybe they were trying to be funny with them

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

I think they were just posting it because it is pretty hilarious junk mail.

That's the real answer, methinks. My spider-sense goes into overdrive whenever I see any Criterion Facebook photo that could be construed as a hint, though.

[Guitar Joe]

Originally Posted by R o d

Even earlier, joie. It was the Camera One. The entrance to the theater was from the screen side. You would walk in and see the faces of the audience with the screen behind you.

I used to go to those Camera theaters, too.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Well, how many of her films have you seen? As far as I am concerned, her performance in Blue is enough to describe her not only as a great actress, but one of the greatest of her generation.

But if you are still not convinced, I would suggest seeing her in Lovers on the Bridge. In my opinion, it is her best performance. A legendary performance by Lavant as well.

You want to pick up the UK disc, not the U.S. one. Click the link below:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=304

Trailer:

Les Amants du Pont-Neuf Trailer - Juliette Binoche 1991 - YouTube

Pro-B

Thanks Pro-B! I've seen her in Blue and heartily agree with you. Never seen Lovers On The Bridge, but just found out that I can stream it on Netflix.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by ElliesDad

Thanks Cinemach! Actually just noting that Olive Films are releasing Beyond the Clouds (DVD) on the 26th listed on Amazon at $24.99. Tough decision, as I haven't even considered purchasing DVD for a very long time now. A tougher decision is the $90.00 Amazon pop for the Decalogue DVD, for the same reason. Quick aside, in the 'now I've seen it all department' got briefly excited when I saw the same Facets release listed at Amazon.uk for 30 pounds. Turned out to be a third-party seller with a 'used-acceptable' listing; a 'used-like new' copy is going for 198 quid!!

Guess there's no way of tracking down the Criterion rumors. What a spectacular release that could be!



Feeding time...?

If you really want this DVD (or any Olive/Kino film)...Import CDs is your best friend. It's available for $14.99 right now.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

A few pages back I mentioned that Maggie Cheung was the most beautiful woman in the Criterion Collection.
I just wanted to say, I put on In The Mood For Love late last night for a few scenes and I'm happy to confirm that I was correct: she is the most beautiful in the Collection.
That's not to say that the other actresses mentioned aren't gorgeous, but I just wanted everyone to be clear on the facts.

I told you...you wouldn't listen to me!

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Well, how many of her films have you seen? As far as I am concerned, her performance in Blue is enough to describe her not only as a great actress, but one of the greatest of her generation.

But if you are still not convinced, I would suggest seeing her in Lovers on the Bridge. In my opinion, it is her best performance. A legendary performance by Lavant as well.

I'd like to see more of his films...I'll take that suggestion. As for Binoche, interestingly I'd seen some of her films (including Blue), but it wasn't until Certified Copy that I really loved her...something about the way her performance felt so natural, as if she wasn't acting at all, really impressed me.

Originally Posted by iScottie

On MWF, the classes run for 50 minutes and on TTH, they run for 75 minutes.

... that sounds pretty good..

Originally Posted by Lutz

movies on Criterion she must be one of their most represented actors of all?

Seven? Which ones are those?

[ElliesDad]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

[Show spoiler]Well, how many of her films have you seen? As far as I am concerned, her performance in Blue is enough to describe her not only as a great actress, but one of the greatest of her generation.

But if you are still not convinced,

I would suggest seeing her in Lovers on the Bridge. In my opinion, it is her best performance. A legendary performance by Lavant as well.

[Show spoiler]

You want to pick up the UK disc, not the U.S. one. Click the link below:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=304

Trailer:

Les Amants du Pont-Neuf Trailer - Juliette Binoche 1991 - YouTube

Pro-B

Binoche is wonderful in this. Spent a happy sunny few moments a couple of years back just sitting in one of the Pont-Neuf alcoves thinking about her character. Love to have a blu up-date of this film. As far as best performance, I'd still be torn between her interplay with Daniel Day Lewis in 'Unbearable Lightness of Being' and her work in Horseman on the Roof where I was first hopelessly smitten...

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Qui etes-vous, Polly Maggoo?

Huh...was I not paying enough attention to this film??...because I completely missed her in this and didn't realize she had a part, even a small one.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

I didn't realize she was in it, either, so it must be a small part. It's possible she was an extra in it and only in hindsight is credited, having since become a star. I looked up her IMDb page as I only could guess five of the seven.

That makes sense...I was confused there. I thought: "I've seen this twice, or was I imagining it?"

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by metaridley

I love her too but what else has she even been in besides Braveheart and The World Is Not Enough?

Sophie Marceau as a amazing career but it's not well known outside of the French speaking world. In general I don't think many of them come with English subs so they are not release outside of French speaking countries much

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

What's up with the photo of the Jean Gabin letter on Criterion's Facebook page?

I can hope and dream that Pépé Le Moko and Touchez Pas Au Grisbi will see the light of day on Blu-ray at some point.

I'm going to shell out for the Olive Films release of Les Misérables, starring Jean Gabin, in the near future, but I will not watch it until I am finished reading Victor Hugo's novel. (I started reading the novel at the end of November, but put it down when I purchased my Blu-ray player and have only been revisiting it sporadically to read a few chapters at a time!)

In my own very humble opinion he was and still is the best Jean Valjean ever put on screen,

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Torgon

So far my CC consists of the following:

Godzilla
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The 39 Steps
The Lady Vanishes
Charade
The Man Who Knew Too Much
A Night to Remember
Gold Rush

I'm not really collecting Criterion movies as much as I'm just picking up movies I want (as it's the only way to get them). My next pick will probably be The Blob.

THose are what I would call "safe" Criterion

If you want to start exploring a little more but still remain safe, I recommend Yojimbo or Seven Samurai. Two great movies to start exploring world cinema but still easy enough to digest so to speak

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Sophie Marceau as a amazing career but it's not well known outside of the French speaking world. In general I don't think many of them come with English subs so they are not release outside of French speaking countries much

Actually, this isn't entirely true Pat

There are only a few of her early (big) films that are not subtitled in English, most notably Fanfan, L'étudiante, and the La Boum films.

As for nice English-friendly releases and films, I would suggest tracking some of these down. Her second film with Zulawski, in particular, is outstanding:



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This is also a great thriller with an outstanding finale:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Anthony-Zimm...364159&sr=1-11


Pro-B

p.s. Polly Maggoo I included as it was mentioned above, but
Delphine Seyrig is practically non-existent there. You are not missing anything

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Her second film with Zulawski, in particular, is outstanding:

I really need to finally get this before it becomes hard to find...

[ElliesDad]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Sophie Marceau as a amazing career but it's not well known outside of the French speaking world. In general I don't think many of them come with English subs so they are not release outside of French speaking countries much

...to our considerable loss!

Originally Posted by rkish

If you really want this DVD (or any Olive/Kino film)...Import CDs is your best friend. It's available for $14.99 right now.

Thanks Rkish. Time to look them up. Are they generally comparable to Amazon in terms of dependability, delivery times, customer support, care in packaging etc.?

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by ElliesDad

Are they generally comparable to Amazon in terms of dependability, delivery times, customer support, care in packaging etc.?

Not really (I mean, I don't think many places can compete with Amazon because of their size, especially with customer support)...however, I personally have found ImportCds rather dependable...I've never had a problem with them...have taken advantage of some excellent prices from them...and received everything within a week usually. I'd recommend them.

[Fellini912]

There always great posters in the criterion thread. I have a thread going of favorite film scores, soundtracks and composers. Many criterion films have fantastic film scores. So feel free to contribute.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=214424

Days of Heaven by Ennio Morricone is just sublime.

[SilentDawn]

Originally Posted by Fellini912

There always great posters in the criterion thread. I have a thread going of favorite film scores, soundtracks and composers. Many criterion films have fantastic film scores. So feel free to contribute.

Days of Heaven by Ennio Morricone is just sublime.

[Show spoiler]

I can't wait to pick up this film tomorrow, that pic makes me even more excited.