The Criterion Collection

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by shortmartin

Never seen it, looks intriguing, will check it out. I love all of Huston's work that I've seen, which is most of it. I didn't warm up to Wise Blood on the first viewing but upon revisiting I've come to appreciate it. Under the Volcano is one of my favorite Criterion DVDs and would also make a worthy upgrade. What a performance by Albert Finney! One of the things I love most about Huston's work involves the choice of locations and the ways that he captures times and places as much as characters - Under, Wise Blood, Night of the Iguana, and of course the Dead are nicely representative of this quality and achievement.

Yes, the way he captured time and place was to be envied. PT Anderson claimed he watched Treasure of the Sierra Madre dozens of times during the production of There will be Blood, and it is evident. Both films seduce you by a thick atmosphere. Being from the southwest (There will be Blood was filmed in a town three or four hours away from me), I can totally appreciate the work in both films. To my eye, complete authenticity.

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by James78

Why do so many members want an American release of this title when a good quality, region-free disc is available for less than five pounds?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Y-tu-...Blu-ray/13035/

Because it has been hinted at for years and some people want them to finally announce it. It's almost becoming a joke.

EDIT: And I imagine the Criterion release will be a better package than the one you listed.

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Because it has been hinted at for years and some people want them to finally announce it. It's almost becoming a joke.

EDIT: And I imagine the Criterion release will be a better package that the one you listed.

YES YES YES YES. Thank you for saying it for me.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by billzfan

Is America Lost and Found going out
Of print? I just noticed a price spike on amazon and ebay.

The same thing happened with Eclipse Series 13. I'm sure it will go back when they get more stock.

[rock, stone]

Originally Posted by James78

Oh, I see. Well, I'm sure the British disc could be enjoyed until a Criterion release comes out. It's certainly a good price!

The movie is on Hulu if we want to watch it. I'm a big advocate of importing, but it has been "on deck" for so long it is practically the principal of the thing.

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by rock, stone

The movie is on Hulu if we want to watch it. I'm a big advocate of importing, but it has been "on deck" for so long it is practically the principal of the thing.

I mentioned this back in the thread awhile ago, but I was wondering if Cuaron's focus on Gravity set back the release date for Y Tu Mama. Maybe he hasn't had time to do some interviews or a commentary that Criterion wants, so maybe the extras for the release have put this thing on hold.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by greekak229

I mentioned this back in the thread awhile ago, but I was wondering if Cuaron's focus on Gravity set back the release date for Y Tu Mama. Maybe he hasn't had time to do some interviews or a commentary that Criterion wants, so maybe the extras for the release have put this thing on hold.

Yes. That is the case. Gravity has been in post production for over a year now, I believe. Cuaron has definitely got his hands tied.

[shortmartin]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Yes, the way he captured time and place was to be envied. PT Anderson claimed he watched Treasure of the Sierra Madre dozens of times during the production of There will be Blood, and it is evident. Both films seduce you by a thick atmosphere. Being from the southwest (There will be Blood was filmed in a town three or four hours away from me), I can totally appreciate the work in both films. To my eye, complete authenticity.

absolutely. Huston is one of the great American directors, taking on many genres, making big movies as well as more modest ones, and pushing his work artistically late into his career. I didn't know that about Anderson but I can definitely see it now. Blood works as a western epic and a commentary on adventurism and manifest destiny in much the same way that Treasure does, and it captures a similar kind of authenticity. It's also interesting to think of these films in light of the melancholic west captured here . . .

[Blu-Velvet]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

By the way, has everybody seen his hour long documentary on WWII Post Traimatic stress called Let there be Light? It's the film that inspired Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master and is included in the BluRay release of the film.

By coincidence, I was planning to watch it tonight, just before the new Olive Blu-ray of THE MEN (since today, May 30th, is the original traditional date for Memorial Day). Huston's LET THERE BE LIGHT is one of the films included in the Topics Entertainment 4-disc set WWII IN HI DEF. It's a powerful film. I saw it maybe 20 years or so ago in 16mm. I'm hoping this Blu-ray has a good transfer from a decent print. The copy included with THE MASTER is only in standard-definition.

[Jobla]

I'd like to see Criterion issue a Blu-ray of WISE BLOOD.

[Indyjones]

Originally Posted by KingWoftam

Did anyone else see Amazon list the OOP title Playtime with a few in stock? I ordered one and waiting to see if it ships or not

Yep, I saw that, and......bit on the last copy they had. I just got my shipping confirmation from Amazon.

[The Great Owl]

This might be an American Lost and Found day, since a co-worker gave me one of his $10 gift cards after helping him move some stuff a few days ago. That combined with the B&N 40% off will be good, and a copy of the set is now available at the place near me. If it's in good condition, I'm there. I've been itching to upgrade my old DVD set for months.

[jcez28]

Originally Posted by Indyjones

Yep, I saw that, and......bit on the last copy they had. I just got my shipping confirmation from Amazon.

How the hell is amazon getting more ? 1-3 weeks

[lastemp3ror]

There are more in stock. Maybe they are no longer OOP? Didn't Criterion mention they are going to create more copies?

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by lastemp3ror

There are more in stock. Maybe they are no longer OOP? Didn't Criterion mention they are going to create more copies?

Often, when something goes out of print it takes a long time before the existing copies disappear. There are probably some still out there, which is how Amazon and other retailers can still sell the title.

[JHas]

Originally Posted by Jobla

I'd like to see Criterion issue a Blu-ray of WISE BLOOD.

Agree, but only after an upgrade of Under The Volcano. And how about some more Huston in the CC? I love John Huston, in my top 5 directors for sure.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

This might be an American Lost and Found day, since a co-worker gave me one of his $10 gift cards after helping him move some stuff a few days ago. That combined with the B&N 40% off will be good, and a copy of the set is now available at the place near me. If it's in good condition, I'm there. I've been itching to upgrade my old DVD set for months.

Are you a fan of all the films included in the set? I can't see myself returning to Drive He Said and A Safe Place?

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by JHas

Agree, but only after an upgrade of Under The Volcano. And how about some more Huston in the CC? I love John Huston, in my top 5 directors for sure.

Unrelated, but which film did you end up seeing yesterday? Heaven's Gate?

[Snicket]

I was browsing through FYE yesterday and stumbled upon a used copy of The Ballad of Narayama that was mislabeled as a DVD with a $10 price tag. Tempted to jump on it but I passed, my Criterion love hasn't gotten that out of hand (though it was only $10).

They have good deals every now and then.

Anyways I hope to see Y Tu Mama Tambien out before too long, not because I'm tired of hearing about it but the fans have been teased for so long now they deserve some good news.

[sethdlh]

Just got Letter Never Sent in the mail. After $10 in Reward Zone coups it was $5. I'll take any CC blu for $5