The Criterion Collection

[Judex]

Originally Posted by vader4

Yeah, Haneke needs some more on blu-ray. I myself would like Funny Games, but I believe I'm in the minority there.

Artificial Eye in the UK have just announced that. So if you're Region Free(It'll probably be locked to Region B) theres that option there for you.

Funny Games (2007)

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Judex

Artificial Eye in the UK have just announced that. So if you're Region Free(It'll probably be locked to Region B) theres that option there for you.

Funny Games (2007)

I love my Artificial Eye Blu-ray of Cache (Hidden). I wouldn't mind having Time of the Wolf.

[vader4]

Originally Posted by Judex

Artificial Eye in the UK have just announced that. So if you're Region Free(It'll probably be locked to Region B) theres that option there for you.

Funny Games (2007)

Thanks! I don't have a region free blu-ray player currently, but I'm thinking of looking into one as it is becoming a hindrance in watching entire directors filmography. I can't see The Idiots, Breaking the Waves, or Bleeder because of their lack of region A releases.

[The Great Owl]

The things that I put myself through to be a more knowledgeable enthusiast of cinema...

[Show spoiler]

It's not always easy, but watching the previously undiscovered movies in the Criterion Collection is ultimately good for me in the end.

[ParticleDan]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Bicycle Thieves and The Passion of Joan of Arc are both way overdue.

Don't forget Tokyo Story!

[Majin Blu]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The things that I put myself through to be a more knowledgeable enthusiast of cinema...

[Show spoiler]

It's not always easy, but watching the previously undiscovered movies in the Criterion Collection is ultimately good for me in the end.

I feel the same way.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The things that I put myself through to be a more knowledgeable enthusiast of cinema...

[Show spoiler]

It's not always easy, but watching the previously undiscovered movies in the Criterion Collection is ultimately good for me in the end.

Sometimes you just gotta take one for the team.

[EPlay]

Originally Posted by Judex

Artificial Eye in the UK have just announced that. So if you're Region Free(It'll probably be locked to Region B) theres that option there for you.

Funny Games (2007)

That's Haneke's remake, but his original would be a fine Criterion.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by octagon

Sometimes you just gotta take one for the team.

Exactly. I'll be the point man for this particular movie, so that I can let the rest of you know if it's worth purchasing. No need to thank me, although tips are always appreciated. It's just the right thing to do.

[Shout92]

Originally Posted by Snicket

Where are all my Life Aquatic fans at??



Ok I'll stop now.

My roommate picked up the Criterion DVD version of Life Aquatic while I was purchasing my Blu-Ray haul for the sale (he's aware of the CC, but isn't into it like myself and some of my other friends).

I'm a big Wes Anderson fan, I don't think he's made a bad film and his work is worthy of inclusion in the collection (something I know not everyone here agrees with), but I forgot how laugh our loud funny The Life Aquatic is. I'm surprised it's taken so long for Criterion to announce an upgrade.

This is the release schedule for his previous films:

Bottle Rocket - Dec 16, 2008
The Darjeeling Limited - Oct 12, 2010
Rushmore - Nov 22, 2011
The Royal Tenenbaums - Aug 14, 2012

So on average we've gotten one Wes Anderson movie every year in the fall time for the past 4 or 5 years. So the earliest we could probably expect is end of 2013?

Or maybe Criterion is waiting until they wanna release some more obscure films. Wes Anderson's films seem to be used primarily to help bolster sales for Criterion. And since the past year alone has seen the release/re-release of noteworthy films by famous directors (Terry Gilliam's Brazil, Christopher Nolan's Following, Elia Kazan's On the Waterfront, Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate, etc., Delmer Daves's 3:10 to Yuma, and Anderon's own Royal Tenenbaums), maybe they're just holding off.

Of course this is all speculation on my part. Either way, I'll be very excited for that announcement.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by EPlay

That's Haneke's remake, but his original would be a fine Criterion.

It would definitely fit in with the collection, but I'm not a big fan of that Haneke. I definitely won't complain however if it is upgraded. It's a film very much worth seeing.

[Rich Pure Doom]

I'm thinking of adding a couple more purchases to my Barnes haul before the sale ends. What do you guys think of these choices:

Paris, Texas
The Phantom Carriage

[jrsl76]

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

I'm thinking of adding a couple more purchases to my Barnes haul before the sale ends. What do you guys think of these choices:

Paris, Texas
The Phantom Carriage

I still haven't watched The Phantom Carriage, but Paris, Texas is one of the best films in the collection and is highly recommended.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

I'm thinking of adding a couple more purchases to my Barnes haul before the sale ends. What do you guys think of these choices:

Paris, Texas
The Phantom Carriage

The latter was Ingmar Bergman's favorite film if that is of any value. The movie itself is excellent. (Would love to say more but alas I am about to pass out)...hurry up CC announce them already.
!!!

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

I'm thinking of adding a couple more purchases to my Barnes haul before the sale ends. What do you guys think of these choices:

Paris, Texas
The Phantom Carriage

They're both amazing films, but I'd go with Paris, Texas for sure. That's one of my absolute favorite Criterion titles. It's a heartfelt story with some beautiful cinematography of wide open spaces.

[Scottie]

Growing so impatient!

[PedroVitor]

I think the announcements will be postponed. ;/

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by PedroVitor

I think the announcements will be postponed. ;/

Why?

For those not on Facebook, about twenty minutes ago Criterion responded to a post saying the announcements are coming...

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

Why?

For those not on Facebook, about twenty minutes ago Criterion responded to a post saying the announcements are coming...

Good neewwwzzzz. Annntonnnionni..pleezzzzzz.

[RandyK]

Cronenberg. Cronenberg. Cronenberg. Everybody chant it with me.