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the sordid sentinel · 05-14-2013, 06:49 PM

Speaking of Stalag 17 I listened to The Apartment commentary a few days ago (great track BTW). Apparently Wilder distanced himself from Stalag 17 after the studio interfered and made him go a bit easy with how the Nazis were depicted. The studio wanted the movie accessible to the newly open German market. It's still a great movie that I would love to own, just thought that factoid was interesting.

Akijama · 05-14-2013, 06:51 PM

Nah, I'm pretty sure that Roman Holiday and Stalag 17 will be released by WB/Paramount fairly soon.

Strong possibilities for CC release:

Guilda
Sony's Frank Capra titles
Ace In the Hole, The Lady Eve, Sullivan's Travels upgrades (d'oh!

)
In A Lonely Place
The Lady from Shanghai
Seconds
Born Yesterday
The Miracle of Morgan's Creek
The Uninvited
This Gun for Hire
MGM/UA titles : They Shoot Horses, Don't They, Witness for the Prosecution, Inherit the Wind, Judgment at Nuremberg, Birdman of Alcatraz, One, Two, Three, The Train

etc.

captveg · 05-14-2013, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akijama

Nah, I'm pretty sure that Roman Holiday and Stalag 17 will be released by WB/Paramount fairly soon.

The DVDs are at wbshop.com, so yeah, those are out as possible Criterions.

Scottie · 05-14-2013, 08:03 PM

Watched Rear Window earlier. Talk about a movie.

Too bad they don't make them like they used to.

Blu-Velvet · 05-14-2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Watched Rear Window earlier. Talk about a movie.

Too bad they don't make them like they used to.

Probably my favorite Hitchcock, although it's really a toss-up with NORTH BY NORTHWEST and most of his others are pretty close.

bluesilo · 05-14-2013, 08:16 PM

It's between Rear Window and Vertigo for me. Love myself some James Stewart.

The Great Owl · 05-14-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Watched Rear Window earlier. Talk about a movie.

Too bad they don't make them like they used to.

The first scene with Grace Kelly in close-up is one of my favorite character introduction scenes of all time.

North by Northwest is my favorite Hitchcock film, though, and this was joyously confirmed a few days ago, when I saw the movie on Blu-ray for the first time.

Hawkguy · 05-14-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I made good use of my lunch break and compiled my Top 25 off the top of my head. The Criterion Collection (titles in bold font) is well represented, of course.

The Criterion Collection is very well represented in mine too. I'd say about half of my top 15-ish would be from Criterion.

Scottie · 05-14-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The first scene with Grace Kelly in close-up is one of my favorite character introduction scenes of all time.

North by Northwest is my favorite Hitchcock film, though, and this was joyously confirmed a few days ago, when I saw the movie on Blu-ray for the first time.

I really enjoyed the scene when she had a horrified expression on her face. It was fantastic and one of the best, in my opinion.

I'm almost done watching The Trouble With Harry and I love it. Probably my second favorite thus far from The Masterpiece Collection that I've seen. For a 1955 film, it is beautiful.

brandon_260 · 05-14-2013, 09:33 PM

Time for a truly scatter brained post.

I hope we get an upgrade of Hiroshima, Mon Amour with tomorrow's announcement. Aside from George Washington, it is my most wanted, and with the recent Cannes news, it should definitely be coming soon, I would hope.

I watched Carlos a couple weeks ago, but I still can't get it out of my head. Assayas' use of music is perfect. The scene where he uses The Feelies is one of my favorite cinematic moments in recent memory. Seeing that his newest film is getting released by IFC, I hope Criterion goes 3 for 3 in releasing his latest output.

When do you guys think Frances Ha will be announced? I'm not sure Criterion's reputation with releasing stuff right after its theatrical release, sort of like the general release of the film. I know they did Benjamin Button, any other examples?

jthefrank · 05-14-2013, 09:38 PM

Anyone have an updated list of what we're still waiting on from the New Year's illustration?

Bainbridgezu · 05-14-2013, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jthefrank

Anyone have an updated list of what we're still waiting on from the New Year's illustration?

Upgrades:

All That Heaven Allows (probably alongside Written on the Wind)
Autumn Sonata
Le samourai

New Spines:

La cage aux folles
Eraserhead
The Kid (Chaplin)
Leon, the Professional
Scanners (Janus also has The Brood)

Polanski's The Tenant is also a possibility, if the building itself is a clue.

Other Newsletter Clues:

Bitter Rice (2012)
Frances Ha
Grey Gardens upgrade
I Married a Witch
Y Tu Mama Tambien (2011 and 2012)

Blu-Velvet · 05-14-2013, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iScottie

I really enjoyed the scene when she had a horrified expression on her face. It was fantastic and one of the best, in my opinion.

I'm almost done watching The Trouble With Harry and I love it. Probably my second favorite thus far from The Masterpiece Collection that I've seen. For a 1955 film, it is beautiful.

All thanks to the wonders of VistaVision, "Motion Picture High Fidelity!" THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY is great fun and the crisp fall colors are really gorgeous on the Blu-ray.

MidwestCrucible · 05-14-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bainbridgezu

New Spines:
Leon, the Professional

Leon, The Professional was in the Criterion puzzle as a new spine?

How did I miss this?

Abdrewes · 05-14-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MidwestCrucible

Leon, The Professional was in the Criterion puzzle as a new spine?

How did I miss this?

Leolo maybe...but Leon: The Professional

DasMarcos · 05-14-2013, 10:48 PM

Guys I need help. I have 80 dollars worth of credit on Amazon. Are there any Criterion titles that are essential for owning? Also, how about upcoming titles? There are just so much to choose from I'd love some recommendations.

Scottie · 05-14-2013, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidwestCrucible

Leon, The Professional was in the Criterion puzzle as a new spine?

How did I miss this?

I'm pretty sure it was for Chaplin's "The Kid". People seem to mistake it for Leon, The Professional.

mrjohnnyb · 05-14-2013, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DasMarcos

Guys I need help. I have 80 dollars worth of credit on Amazon. Are there any Criterion titles that are essential for owning? Also, how about upcoming titles? There are just so much to choose from I'd love some recommendations.

Here are ones to start with:

The Rules of the Game
8 1/2
Seven Samurai
Breathless
The Complete Jean Vigo
Rashoman
The 400 Blows
The Night of the Hunter
Modern Times
The Wages of Fear

Abdrewes · 05-14-2013, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

Rashoman

Rash-o-Man

But, Yeah, all solid choices.

lastemp3ror · 05-14-2013, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidwestCrucible

Leon, The Professional was in the Criterion puzzle as a new spine?

How did I miss this?

I wish it was the professional. Maybe the first film that I have ever loved.

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05-14-2013, 06:49 PM	#71041
the sordid sentinel Special Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:GA 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:646 DVD collection:2	Speaking of Stalag 17 I listened to The Apartment commentary a few days ago (great track BTW). Apparently Wilder distanced himself from Stalag 17 after the studio interfered and made him go a bit easy with how the Nazis were depicted. The studio wanted the movie accessible to the newly open German market. It's still a great movie that I would love to own, just thought that factoid was interesting.

05-14-2013, 06:51 PM	#71042
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	Nah, I'm pretty sure that Roman Holiday and Stalag 17 will be released by WB/Paramount fairly soon. Strong possibilities for CC release: Guilda Sony's Frank Capra titles Ace In the Hole, The Lady Eve, Sullivan's Travels upgrades (d'oh! ) In A Lonely Place The Lady from Shanghai Seconds Born Yesterday The Miracle of Morgan's Creek The Uninvited This Gun for Hire MGM/UA titles : They Shoot Horses, Don't They, Witness for the Prosecution, Inherit the Wind, Judgment at Nuremberg, Birdman of Alcatraz, One, Two, Three, The Train etc.

05-14-2013, 08:03 PM	#71044
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Watched Rear Window earlier. Talk about a movie. Too bad they don't make them like they used to.

05-14-2013, 08:16 PM	#71046
bluesilo Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northeast Blu-ray collection:415 Blu-ray reviews:1	It's between Rear Window and Vertigo for me. Love myself some James Stewart.

05-14-2013, 09:33 PM	#71050
brandon_260 Special Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:613 DVD collection:130 Trading Score:10	Time for a truly scatter brained post. I hope we get an upgrade of Hiroshima, Mon Amour with tomorrow's announcement. Aside from George Washington, it is my most wanted, and with the recent Cannes news, it should definitely be coming soon, I would hope. I watched Carlos a couple weeks ago, but I still can't get it out of my head. Assayas' use of music is perfect. The scene where he uses The Feelies is one of my favorite cinematic moments in recent memory. Seeing that his newest film is getting released by IFC, I hope Criterion goes 3 for 3 in releasing his latest output. When do you guys think Frances Ha will be announced? I'm not sure Criterion's reputation with releasing stuff right after its theatrical release, sort of like the general release of the film. I know they did Benjamin Button, any other examples?

05-14-2013, 09:38 PM	#71051
jthefrank Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Montana 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1478 Trading Score:3	Anyone have an updated list of what we're still waiting on from the New Year's illustration?

05-14-2013, 10:48 PM	#71056
DasMarcos Member Member since:Apr 2013	Guys I need help. I have 80 dollars worth of credit on Amazon. Are there any Criterion titles that are essential for owning? Also, how about upcoming titles? There are just so much to choose from I'd love some recommendations.

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