The Criterion Collection

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Not sure how credible or true this is, but I saw it this morning.

Yeah, it was (as Aaron said) discussed at Wexner. You should be able to search the thread and see the discussions around the Wexner talk, or watch it yourself, pretty sure someone posted a link not long ago (google's your friend, too). It was also listed on the blurry list of titles. Not sure if it will be this year, though we should see some Ray in 2013.

Here it is..original post got deleted somehow...

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek
I missed part of the convo with Kim Hendrickson and Curtis Tsui of Criterion at the Wexner, but here are the notes I took from the last half regarding possible/confirmed titles:
Darling (Schlesinger)? no
Now licensing from WB? Yes, Badlands in Early 2013 - no comment on other WB titles
Le Samourai? possibly, at some point in the not too distant future
In A Lonely Place? no
World Cinema Foundation/Film Foundation - trying to work out WCF titles similar to foreign box set release
Film Foundation restorations will always come out on BD if Criterion has them (Richard III, Colonel Blimp coming to Blu-ray)
Andrei Rublev? restoration progressing in Russia - "desparately want to rerelease"
Cimino made some small changes to Heaven's Gate (some dialogue, removed intermission)
Some Eclipse may upgrade to Blu-ray! Les Miserables (Bernard) has restoration and may become a mainline title
Apu Trilogy? in progress, another Ray title in 2013 (Apu Trilogy or other title)
Some fun documentaries coming up
releasing Shoah + 3 shorts
releasing The Devil's Backbone (Del Toro) - mid-2013
releasing On The Waterfront in 3 aspect ratios

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by iScottie

While we're on the subject of the film, I hope the Ethan Hawke films, Before Sunrise / Before Sunset, get announced for Friday.

I'm kind of hoping they come out along with Before Midnight Sony Pictures Classics...but it could be a bit of a rights snarl.

Castle Rock and Sony's Columbia produced the first one, while Warner Independent released the second.

[Scottie]

I have my Criterion cart ready for ordering

Hopefully the sale actually does happen.

[Rizor]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Does Criterion have the rights to Warner Bros. films? I'm 99.9% sure they have the Universal rights.

Up until very recently, Warner refused to license their films to anyone. I think that policy is starting to lift (they loaned North by Northwest out to Universal for that Hitchcock box). Criterion made a deal to release Badlands, owned by Warner but I imagine this was largely due to the insistence of Terence Malick. At the Wexner Center Q&A a few months ago, Criterion confirmed they were in discussions to release a pre-code film from Warner. So it seems Warner is hesitant to loan their films out, but some inways have been laid. Two titles so far. Better than nothing.

Criterion has a friendlier relationship with the other big studios like Universal, Paramount, Sony, MGM, and Fox.

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

I'm kind of hoping they come out along with Before Midnight Sony Pictures Classics...but it could be a bit of a rights snarl.

Warner has the rights to the first two films (they now have the Castle Rock library and released Before Sunrise on DVD). I don't believe Sony Pictures Classics licenses their films to anyone but their Blu-rays are typically top notch. So even if the new movie doesn't get a Criterion release, it's in great hands.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Rizor

Up until very recently, Warner refused to license their films to anyone. I think that policy is starting to lift (they loaned North by Northwest out to Universal for that Hitchcock box). Criterion made a deal to release Badlands, owned by Warner but I imagine this was largely due to the insistence of Terence Malick. At the Wexner Center Q&A a few months ago, Criterion confirmed they were in discussions to release a pre-code film from Warner. So it seems Warner is hesitant to loan their films out, but some inways have been laid. Two titles so far. Better than nothing.

Criterion has a friendlier relationship with the other big studios like Universal, Paramount, Sony, MGM, and Fox.

Thanks for the information!

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by JHas

They even tried to market Malick's "The New World" as a freaking action film!

[Show spoiler]

That cover still makes me angry

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I still need to grab Antonioni's Identification of a Woman. The allure of the synth-pop soundtrack is too good to pass up, plus that movie is only $29.99 at Barnes & Noble.

I'm sure it'll be half off before the summer one way or another. Amazon has had Criterion Spring sales in the past and so has CC. Due to the lack of extras, I'd recommend waiting I haven't rewatched it since last summer, I need to get on that

On the subject of Antonioni, I'm gonna pull a Howard Beale (ala Network) if Criterion doesn't announce an upgrade for one of his films on Friday.

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

One of the genuine American auteurs, and one of my all-time favorite directors. Unfortunately, he isn't appreciated at home. His fate reminds of Zulawski's in Poland.

No one sees and feels New York City better than Ferrara.



All worth owning

Pro-B

Yes, apparently Scorsese listed Bad Lieutenant in his top ten films of the 90s.
I haven't got the King of New York, but that's probably because I've seen it so many times I don't really feel the need to own it at the moment.
And I don't re-watch Bad Lieutenant often enough to warrant upgrading from DVD to blu-ray.
I've not seen 4:44 Last Day on Earth, but it gets mixed reviews. From the trailer and synopsis, it sounds like Don McKellar's Last Night (1998).

[Scottie]

I'm honestly trying random codes to see if a discount applies to the CC order lol.

[oildude]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I'm honestly trying random codes to see if a discount applies to the CC order lol.

Do college students not have enough homework to occupy their time anymore?

[I KEEL YOU]

Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

Yes, apparently Scorsese listed Bad Lieutenant in his top ten films of the 90s.

I think it was top 5 actually, and he listed it as #5.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by oildude

Do college students not have enough homework to occupy their time anymore?

If he gets one to work and buys Red Desert, that's all the education one needs

[DarkRyder]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

One of the genuine American auteurs, and one of my all-time favorite directors. Unfortunately, he isn't appreciated at home. His fate reminds of Zulawski's in Poland.

No one sees and feels New York City better than Ferrara.



All worth owning

Pro-B

Are these some films you'd recommend starting with?

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by DarkRyder

Are these some films you'd recommend starting with?

DarkRyder, it is probably best that you start with King of New York, as it is his most mainstream film. Then Fear City, China Girl, and Bad Lieutenant. 4.44... I would leave for the end.

If DVD isn't a problem, you will probably enjoy Body Snatchers. The Keitel/Madonna film, Dangerous Game, you could see only after you've seen plenty of Ferrara's other films and are sure you like his darker/more abusive side.

I really like The Blackout as it has a very unique sense of humor (if you could call it that), but local critics destroyed it, as usual. Top job by the late Dennis Hopper (reminds of his great role in The Last Days of Frankie the Fly; very "low-budget", very fluid).



You are probably well familiar with his The Driller Killer and do not need any advice:



If you liked the style of King of New York, you will likely enjoy The Funeral as well. Walken is great.



The Addiction is a top film, one of his best, but there isn't a good DVD release. (There is a nice Dutch disc, but you probably don't want to import now).

Mary, with Juliette Binoche, is out all over Europe - France, Spain, Italy, etc. Go Go Girls recently came out in France on DVD as well.

New Rose Hotel is Ferrara's legendary bad film. There isn't a good anamorphic DVD, so you have to wait for a Blu-ray.

On other forums there was talk that Ms. 45 might be coming out in France, but I am unsure how well China Girl did. I did my part to help

Cat Chaser you could still find on DVD in the U.S., but it is a very old transfer and not in the correct ratio. This came out through Artisan but I am unsure if Olive Films could do something about it.

'R Xmas you could avoid.

I think this is it.

Pro-B

[Oblivion138]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

The Addiction is a top film, one of his best, but there isn't a good DVD release. (There is a nice Dutch disc, but you probably don't want to import now).

I really, really want this to find its way to BD, but it seems insanely unlikely.

Fingers crossed for Ms. 45, as well.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

If he gets one to work and buys Red Desert, that's all the education one needs

It was only four or five tries like SALE or VDAY lol.

[KrugerIndustrial]

I'd really, really like to see Criterion releasing some Dassin finally on Blu-ray.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by iScottie

It was only four or five tries like SALE or VDAY lol.

Last year they let everyone know the day before....

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

I'd really, really like to see Criterion releasing some Dassin finally on Blu-ray.

Yes! I'd love to upgrade my old copy of Rififi. There's a UK Blu-ray of this movie, but it's Region B. Criterion should resurrect this title.

Brute Force is also one of my favs on Criterion DVD right now.

[Spire]

Boooo. Was hoping for one. Didnt have any extra $$ when amazon had a bunch on sale, saved it up for now though :P