The Criterion Collection

[SimBelm]

Originally Posted by AverageAtBest

Another question for the collection.

I have seen Breathless and love the movie. But I have yet to get the criterion release. Is there any other Blu-Rays on Criterion of Godard that I should get before that?

Also been thinking of which Wes Anderson movie to get(hence why I ended up not getting Bottle Rocket). How would rank the 5 movies that are on Criterion?

Band of Outsiders makes for a great intro to Godard although it's not one of my favourites (which are Pierrot le Fou, Vivre Sa Vie, and Made in U.S.A.).

1. Bottle Rocket
2. The Royal Tenenbaums
3. The Darjeeling Limited
4. Rushmore

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by AverageAtBest

Another question for the collection.

I have seen Breathless and love the movie. But I have yet to get the criterion release. Is there any other Blu-Rays on Criterion of Godard that I should get before that?

Also been thinking of which Wes Anderson movie to get(hence why I ended up not getting Bottle Rocket). How would rank the 5 movies that are on Criterion?

Breathless is my favorite Godard, but Weekend and Vivre sa vie don't fall far behind. I think all his 60's films are worth owning though.

As for Wes Anderson:

The Royal Tenenbaums
Rushmore
Bottle Rocket
Life Aquatic
Darjeeling Limited

I find the last two to be difficult to sit through.

[COLD_COBRA_]

Heathers should get a Criterion release. Who's with me?

[Fellini912]

Originally Posted by Snicket

While we are on Godard how does A Woman is a Woman(?) stack up? It's in my Netflix instant queue but I don't see anybody ever talk about it.

Snicket, it is basically Godard's attempt to make a musical. I found it very entertaining, although I am biased (I enjoy Anna Karina's acting and find her very beautiful).

Belmondo plays an entertaining part in the movie also. Band of Outsiders and Alphaville are better movies overall, if you have not seen these movies (Breathless, Vivre Sa Vie and Pierrot Le Fou being the top three).

[jrsl76]

Originally Posted by iScottie

As far as Anderson goes, I would rank his films as (I haven't seen The Life Aquatic):

Fantastic Mr. Fox
Darjeeling Limited
Royal Tenenbaums
Moonrise Kingdom
Bottle Rocket
Rushmore

Well if we are ranking all of his films:

1.) Rushmore/The Royal Tenenbaums
3.) Moonrise Kingdom
4.) Bottle Rocket
5.) The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou
6.) The Darjeeling Limited
7.) The Fantastic Mr. Fox

[bluesilo]

My Wes Anderson Selections:

1. Fantastic Mr. Fox
2. Moonrise Kingdom
3. Rushmore
4. Bottle Rocket
5. Royal Tenenbaums

Haven't seen The Life Aquatic or Darjeeling Limited

[Sherlock_Jr]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

I want to live in that house.

I think it's funny that the house from Days of Heaven and the Bates' house from Psycho were both modeled after the same painting.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Sherlock_Jr

I thought I would hate it, but I ended up loving it. A very minimalist masterpiece.

It's a very relaxing film. I really enjoy the long takes.

[Snicket]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

I like A Woman is a Woman. It was the first Godard film I saw, and I constantly forget that...because it (now, I haven't seen it since I was a teenager so I may be wrong) felt much more like 'light' Godard, even for the 60s. Not an essential film, but a worthwhile one if you're a fan.

Originally Posted by Fellini912

Snicket, it is basically Godard's attempt to make a musical. I found it very entertaining, although I am biased (I enjoy Anna Karina's acting and find her very beautiful).

Belmondo plays an entertaining part in the movie also. Band of Outsiders and Alphaville are better movies overall, if you have not seen these movies (Breathless, Vivre Sa Vie and Pierrot Le Fou being the top three).

Thanks!

[Sherlock_Jr]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

It's a very relaxing film. I really enjoy the long takes.

I've spent the last two 4th of July's out at Stephen Dorff's house in Malibu. Interesting guy, lol. He wasn't even there last year, but his dad came - hes a pretty successful songwriter. Not sure if I'll be there agin this year, or if he'll be there, but I was curious to talk to him about this film specifically.

[The Great Owl]

Two times is a charm, since I found a perfect copy of Repo Man at the second Barnes & Noble.

TV party tonight!
TV party tonight!

[AverageAtBest]

Just got my copy Leon Morin, Priest and it's a perfect copy. Clean disc, perfect case/artwork, has the booklet. Well worth the 20 bucks. The seller was skybooks4u so if you see that name they are very accurate with descriptions.

Also went to my local Saturday Matinee and got a used(but very much like new) copy of Kiss Me Deadly.

[Hawkguy]

Quick question: would anyone here actually ignore buying a new copy of a Criterion disc if it was missing the sticker?

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Quick question: would anyone here actually ignore buying a new copy of a Criterion disc if it was missing the sticker?

I passed on a Criterion title at barnes & noble once because the price sticker was over the SIGNATURE Dir Approved sticker. the normal Blu sticker I could care less. I save the Dir Signature stickers and usually put them in portion of the booklet that is blank or inside the plastic case as long as it doesn't obstruct anything.

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Quick question: would anyone here actually ignore buying a new copy of a Criterion disc if it was missing the sticker?

Wouldn't bother me. Sticker usually goes straight in the trash with the packaging.

[Sherlock_Jr]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Quick question: would anyone here actually ignore buying a new copy of a Criterion disc if it was missing the sticker?

I throw the wrapping away, so not me.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Quick question: would anyone here actually ignore buying a new copy of a Criterion disc if it was missing the sticker?

Nope. Sometimes I think 'I wonder if I should keep this' while tossing one of the director approved stickers but that's about as much attention as I pay them.

[Hawkguy]

Thanks guys

[Fellini912]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Quick question: would anyone here actually ignore buying a new copy of a Criterion disc if it was missing the sticker?

I throw the sticker away. I am just curious, why were you asking?

[Abdrewes]

Just a heads up: the latest Filmpsotting Podcast episode on To the Wonder is filled with Malick talk. Very much worth a listen