The Criterion Collection

[billzfan]

Has anyone heard anything about the Passion of Joan coming to Criterion blu ray? I was thinking of getting the DVD but I'll just wait if the blu ray is on the way

[Jett Rink]

My first Criterion.

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Andrei Rublev is another essential.

I've heard that from a few now. It'll definitely be the next of his I take on.

[shortmartin]

Originally Posted by Fellini912

After watching The Fog of War two weeks ago (I highly recommend it) and being a big fan of Crumb (more Zwigoff on blu ray would be great), does anyone know other great documentaries, especially from criterion or on blu ray?

I recommend either Salesman or Harlan County USA. In fact, Harlan is probably one of my all-time favorite movies. Both are tragic. Harlan is a devastating look at life and labor in a mining community in 1970s West Virginia, a truly amazing and powerful movie. Salesman is also a classic, and deals with similar issues of work, class, and postindustrial America.

[KrugerIndustrial]

I wasn't a huge fan of Terrence Malick's Days of Heaven. Visually it was stunning but I felt like if Malick is considered to be a some sort of a Genius, then he wasn't quite fully developed there. I wanted it to be something more.

Tonight was Badlands turn and keeping that in mind I decided to give it a fair chance and approached it with an open mind. And I loved it. Again, visually one of the most stunning films I've ever seen. I also thought the chemistry between Spacek and Sheen was excellent. It's a simple story but so beautiful. A pitch perfect transfer.

[KRW1]

Originally Posted by billzfan

Has anyone heard anything about the Passion of Joan coming to Criterion blu ray? I was thinking of getting the DVD but I'll just wait if the blu ray is on the way

It's rumoured to be, I think they've restored it, but it's anyone's guess when it'll actually be here. I'd either wait or, if Region B compatible, pick up the UK release from Masters of Cinema which is stunning.

On the subject of documentaries, I think this Herzog boxset is essential. Every film in it is a little gem.

http://www.amazon.com/Werner-Herzog-...zog+encounters

[DasMarcos]

Originally Posted by billzfan

Has anyone heard anything about the Passion of Joan coming to Criterion blu ray? I was thinking of getting the DVD but I'll just wait if the blu ray is on the way

As you may or may not know Masters of Cinema did release their Blu-ray edition of Joan of Arc last November so it seems inevitable that Criterion will release their own. I couldn't hold out for Criterion's though and sprang for the MOC limited edition steelbook. I'll be getting the eventual Criterion Blu-ray as wel since it's one of if not my most favorite film of all time.

Here's hoping for it coming sooner rather than later though.

[DasMarcos]

Originally Posted by brandon_260

I've heard that from a few now. It'll definitely be the next of his I take on.

The 205 minute cut of Andrei is fantastic (Criterion DVD) but I would still like to check out the 185 minute cut that is available in Russia (two Blu-rays from two different companies, one with English subtitles the other without).

You can't go wrong with Criterion's release but I just wish they'd release a BD version already.

[DasMarcos]

Originally Posted by the sordid sentinel

Looks like Army of Shadows is available at Amazon again. Just a FYI for those that haven't got it yet and are still looking. Received mine today. Will be checking it out soon.

I just wanted to let anyone interested in Army of Shadows BD that I ordered mine from B&N Thursday and it's shipping Monday. My order of Marienbad was canceled but I reattempted it

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

I wasn't a huge fan of Terence Malick's The Days of Heaven. Visually it was stunning but I felt like if Malick is considered to be a some sort of a Genius, then he wasn't quite fully developed there. I wanted it to be something more.

Tonight was Badlands turn and keeping that in mind I decided to give it a fair chance and approached it with an open mind. And I loved it. Again, visually one of the most stunning films I've ever seen. I also thought the chemistry between Spacek and Sheen was excellent. It's a simple story but so beautiful. A pitch perfect transfer.

Badlands is my favorite Malick film. I enjoy all of his films, but I feel that it's one of his most interesting.

[pro-bassoonist]

Jubal Blu-ray REVIEW



3:10 to Yuma Blu-ray REVIEW



Obviously, 3:10 to Yuma is a small masterpiece, but Jubal is just as entertaining. Great, and I mean really great, cast here (top performance by Rod Steiger). Anyone on the fence about these releases, do not hesitate to pick them up. Fantastic American films!

These are the type of westerns I could watch all day. It was such a great idea to add them to the Criterion Collection

Pro-B

[*PREACHER*]

[Show spoiler]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Jubal Blu-ray REVIEW



3:10 to Yuma Blu-ray REVIEW



Obviously, 3:10 to Yuma is a small masterpiece, but Jubal is just as entertaining. Great, and I mean really great, cast here (top performance by Rod Steiger). Anyone on the fence about these releases, do not hesitate to pick them up. Fantastic American films!

These are the type of westerns I could watch all day. It was such a great idea to add them to the Criterion Collection

Pro-B

Thanks for the awesome reviews Pro-B...love that Criterion added more westerns...something me and my father enjoy watching while he's visting me and the wife...just a few weeks they were in town and we sat and watched Stagecoach together and it brought back some memories of time well spent with the old man!

[pro-bassoonist]

You should enjoy these, Preacher

There are very different films, not like Stagecoach, almost like noir films. The lensing in 3:10 to Yuma, in particular, is quite extraordinary. The DVD can't really do the film justice - it is fuzzy and the image basically breaks down. The Blu-ray is stunning. If you have a very large screen, or even better a projector, you are in for a very, very special treat. Tremendous western!

Jubal is a more conventional film, but again, it is very carefully lensed. You can immediately tell that Charles Lawton Jr. had a very specific picture in his mind - low-angle shots, interesting use of light/shadow, and then some terrific outdoor shots. I really enjoyed seeing this film on Blu-ray. On DVD this film would have looked average at best.

Have a great weekend, Preacher

Pro-B

p.s. I forgot to mention, Preacher, though you probably already have it in your collection, but if you don't, take a look at Rio Grande. Great looking film, some outstanding panoramic shots from Utah.

[*PREACHER*]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

You should enjoy these, Preacher

There are very different films, not like Stagecoach, almost like noir films. The lensing in 3:10 to Yuma, in particular, is quite extraordinary. The DVD can't really do the film justice - it is fuzzy and the image basically breaks down. The Blu-ray is stunning. If you have a very large screen, or even better a projector, you are in for a very, very special treat. Tremendous western!

Jubal is a more conventional film, but again, it is very carefully lensed. You can immediately tell that Charles Lawton Jr. had a very specific picture in his mind - low-angle shots, interesting use of light/shadow, and then some terrific outdoor shots. I really enjoyed seeing this film on Blu-ray. On DVD this film would have looked average at best.

Have a great weekend, Preacher

Pro-B

p.s. I forgot to mention, Preacher, though you probably already have it in your collection, but if you don't, take a look at Rio Grande. Great looking film, some outstanding panoramic shots from Utah.

Will do..thank you for the recommendation and it'll probably push me to visit there again someday...was there as a kid when my uncle lived there but don't remember much of the scenery. You have yourself a great weekend as well!!! Thanks again!!!

[Scottie]

Two more great reviews! Thanks, Pro-B!

[billzfan]

Originally Posted by DasMarcos

As you may or may not know Masters of Cinema did release their Blu-ray edition of Joan of Arc last November so it seems inevitable that Criterion will release their own. I couldn't hold out for Criterion's though and sprang for the MOC limited edition steelbook. I'll be getting the eventual Criterion Blu-ray as wel since it's one of if not my most favorite film of all time.

Here's hoping for it coming sooner rather than later though.

Thanks for the info

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by DasMarcos

As you may or may not know Masters of Cinema did release their Blu-ray edition of Joan of Arc last November so it seems inevitable that Criterion will release their own. I couldn't hold out for Criterion's though and sprang for the MOC limited edition steelbook. I'll be getting the eventual Criterion Blu-ray as wel since it's one of if not my most favorite film of all time.

Here's hoping for it coming sooner rather than later though.

Can you give us a quick appraisal of the MoC edition of The Passion of Joan of Arc? I've been thinking of getting that edition instead of waiting for the Gaumont restoration. Cheers

[Joe Dalek]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The interview segment on YouTube from Criterion's Facebook page is 1:47, while the interview on the Criterion disc is 12 minutes. These are taken from the same interview, though.

Thanks. I thought the 12-minute segment was a combination of Iggy, Keith Morris, Dick Rude, et al. but after checking the review I see that it's all Iggy.

[Abdrewes]

Wow! I just revisited 12 Angry Men in preparation for the Film of the Week thread. That's a film that never loses its power.

Has anybody seen either the remake or the TV version?

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Wow! I just revisited 12 Angry Men in preparation for the Film of the Week thread. That's a film that never loses its power.

Has anybody seen either the remake or the TV version?

Remake? Is that the foreign film from a few years ago?