The Criterion Collection

[Fellini912]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

I had only seen it in it's previous 149 minute cut. I think it was a VHS copy to give an idea of how long ago that was. Add in P&S and it was a mess. I happened to catch it on TCM a while back and it was a revelation. Unfortunately it was on late and I barely scratched the surface before turning it off but it was enough to whet my appetite and when I heard Criterion was releasing it...well, had to get it.

I have to watch this film now, especially after coop's and your comment. Does the blu ray have the original cut too?

[Page14]

Originally Posted by Fellini912

In contrast to films released in theaters last year, I believe last year was the best year for criterion blu ray releases so far.

What was everyone's favorite criterion release of 2012?

For me, it was Harold and Maude ... simply because it was the first Criterion bluray I ever bought ... which got the ball rolling for more.

[The Great Owl]

Skyfall was another top-notch offering from 2012, and it's really a much better film than we Bond fans had a right to expect. The Blu-ray is a gift from the heavens, in terms of picture quality, audio, and extras.

I prefer Casino Royale (2006), personally, and I was not initially thrilled at seeing Bond as a bodyguard in the new film, but Skyfall is, nonetheless, a masterwork in the franchise. It was my second favorite 2012 film behind The Grey.

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by Fellini912

In contrast to films released in theaters last year, I believe last year was the best year for criterion blu ray releases so far.

What was everyone's favorite criterion release of 2012?

Rosemary's Baby, closely followed by Weekend (Godard's).

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

What's everyone else's favorite 2012 film?

(yeah, I love asking these off-topic questions on here)

The Master, Holy Motors, and Keep The Lights On.

[Fellini912]

Originally Posted by Page14

For me, it was Harold and Maude ... simply because it was the first Criterion bluray I ever bought ... which got the ball rolling for more.

Welcome to criterion addicts anonymous. There is no turning back, after your first one. Harold and Maude is great movie to start your collection.

Being a new criterion fan, be attentive of sales at B n N, criterion store and amazon.

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by retablo

Amour, hands down.

Then probably Argo. Incredible weak year, filled with 'average" films that were half-good but very little that wow-ed form start to finish.

You must have been looking in the wrong places, there were at least a dozen films that wowed all the way through.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by brandon_260

The Master, Holy Motors, and Keep The Lights On.

Adding to previous discussion from that other thread, I liked it slightly more watching it on blu-ray last week (knowing what to expect), but I still found the lack of chemistry frustrating throughout.

[ZooTv]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Skyfall was another top-notch offering from 2012, and it's really a much better film than we Bond fans had a right to expect. The Blu-ray is a gift from the heavens, in terms of picture quality, audio, and extras.

Couldn't agree more... The A/V presentation is a true marvel which is among the finest I've seen.

[Noetic Hatter]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Yeah, whenever I'm gone for the day (like today) there's lots of posts in this thread for me to catch up on...but I feel like when I'm actually sitting looking at it, there's much less action.

I have been away for three hours, and there's already 2 whole pages in this thread alone.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Noetic Hatter

I have been away for three hours, and there's already 2 whole pages in this thread alone.

I take back the part about no action when I'm sitting here online...because there's been plenty now

[octagon]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I prefer boxer briefs.

I went through a boxer-briefs phase in the early 90s, I kind of feel bad about omitting them now.

Originally Posted by Noetic Hatter

I have been away for three hours, and there's already 2 whole pages in this thread alone.

You haven't missed much

[Page14]

Originally Posted by Fellini912

Welcome to criterion addicts anonymous. There is no turning back, after your first one. Harold and Maude is great movie to start your collection.

Being a new criterion fan, be attentive of sales at B n N, criterion store and amazon.

Thank you. I'm loving the experience so far. Since June, I've picked up a total of 25 Criterion blurays. I've watched maybe 11 of them. I try to hold off buying until the 50% off sales ... whether the sale is at B&N or Amazon or anyplace else. Like many in here, I'm anxiously awaiting the next sale.

[Noetic Hatter]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

I went often last year, but 20 this year? I have not been interested enough in a single film this year to want to go badly enough.

I haven't been to the cinema in at least a month. But when I go, I always always see at least two movies. (on a good day, if I am early enough, I can do 4). It's too expensive to go not to get at least one more movie out of it.



On the question of 2012, best movies I saw at the cinema:

• Killer Joe
• Zero Dark Thirty
• Silver Linings
• Honorable Mention: Frankenstein/Bride of Frankenstein

(but I still need to see Amour, The Master, and Holy Motors)

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by octagon

I went through a boxer-briefs phase in the early 90s, I kind of feel bad about omitting them now.

I find boxers to often be too bunchy and regular briefs to be lame.

The hybrid for the win!

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Page14

Thank you. I'm loving the experience so far. Since June, I've picked up a total of 25 Criterion blurays. I've watched maybe 11 of them. I try to hold off buying until the 50% off sales ... whether the sale is at B&N or Amazon or anyplace else. Like many in here, I'm anxiously awaiting the next sale.

The sales at BN unfortunately may not last much longer as stores having been closing very frequently.

[Fellini912]

Originally Posted by retablo

Incredible weak year, filled with 'average" films that were half-good but very little that wow-ed form start to finish.

I agree with you, retablo. The only wows I got last year were in revisiting classic films released in high definition, for example (my favorite frame still in my whole criterion collection):

[Show spoiler]

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Noetic Hatter

[*]Killer Joe

Was one of my favorites too.

Originally Posted by iScottie

I find boxers to often be too bunchy and regular briefs to be lame.

The hybrid for the win!

I know other people my age that prefer them...so maybe it's an age thing (although I have no idea how old Octagon is...so that may mean nothing)

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by Fellini912

I have to watch this film now, especially after coop's and your comment. Does the blu ray have the original cut too?

Only the 216 minute version.

[Noetic Hatter]

My unofficial goal this year has been to pick up 2 Criterions a month. I haven't bought any before now because I basically discovered the collection last year through checking out DVDs from my library (I have Stagecoach checked out right now).

In January, I bought a used copy of Godard's Contempt and Ang Lee's The Ice Storm.

I am about to order some movies, prob this weekend, for my Feb Criterion acquisitions. I am leaning towards Rosemary's Baby and either Last Days of Disco, Modern Times, The Red Shoes, or Breathless. All four are personal favorites, so I need them eventually.

But then again, I borrowed Fanny & Alexander from the library, watched the first episode, felt blown away by the beauty of it, and returned it with plans to get the BD.