The Criterion Collection

[Xtempo]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

You and me both! Tokyo Story would be my pick.

Floating Weeds would be my pick since that was my first introduction to Ozu after or before I saw Kor-eda's Maborosi which I wished in the Criterion Collection.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by Xtempo

Floating Weeds would be my pick since that was my first introduction to Ozu after or before I saw Koreda's Maborosi which I wished was a Criterion film.

Same scenario; Tokyo Story was my first Ozu.

[SammyJankis]

Late Spring was my first Ozu. I think any of his films would be fine for a first. They all complement each other well.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by rrpmpstck

Ive picked up 22 new Criterion blu-rays so far this time and I don't plan to stop for a while.

Sweet. Sounds like me two yrs ago. Now I own em all.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by COLD_COBRA_

No chungking? No double life?

I had The Double Life of Veronique on DVD, but sold it months ago to make room for the eventual Blu-ray purchase.
Sadly, I have not got around to purchasing the Blu-ray yet. I love the movie, but there have been several other Criterions that I've been more greedy to upgrade.
Soon. Maybe even before this sale is over.

I've never felt any inclination to buy Chungking Express. I'm sure that it's a pleasant film, but it just hasn't registered on my personal radar yet.

[Xtempo]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Late Spring was my first Ozu. I think any of his films would be fine for a first. They all complement each other well.

Anywhere is a good start but personally I would watch the silent films after the talkies. Also some don't feel like an Ozu when one of his regulars aren't in it.

[hoytereden]

The Eclipse Set Late Ozu is one of the Crown Jewels in my CC. I can't praise it enough. Well, maybe this- Highly recommended.

[bdmartin134]

Just found $20 in my pocket from the other night, which means… only one more purchase, so which one?

These are movies I want avail. on DVD, but have no clue on their blu upgrade, unless anyone's heard of any news:
Bicycle Thieves - seen
Ace In The Hole - seen
(these are listed at Barnes for $39.99)

Blu:
Sansho the Bailiff - blind (Edit: Just realized this is on Hulu, maybe I'll catch it there)
Rashomon - seen

or any other suggestions based on my list: http://http://www.criterion.com/my_c...?sort_by=spine

[Abdrewes]

Wow!!!!! I am still in disbelief. La Notte was an announcement to die for. Thank you so much CC for makeing this happen:celebration:

I expect nothing less than a five star transfer.

[afvet89]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

The Eclipse Set Late Ozu is one of the Crown Jewels in my CC. I can't praise it enough. Well, maybe this- Highly recommended.

Eclipse Late Ozu is next on my radar to grab when my wallet will allow it.

[hoytereden]

When DVD was the top format I wished La Notte would be released so it could fill the gap in the Criterion Antonioni trilogy. Now; just the opposite, will be waiting for L'Avventura and L'Eclisse to join this one on Blu.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

When DVD was the top format I wished La Notte would be released so it could fill the gap in the Criterion Antonioni trilogy. Now; just the opposite, will be waiting for L'Avventura and L'Eclisse to join this one on Blu.

Criterion really likes to fiddle with us

[COLD_COBRA_]

I've never sold a dvd or blu-ray in my life, but for some reason I have the strongest urge to sell Shoah and get 2 regular criterions in return. It looks awesome up on the shelf, but I don't know what it is...

The fact that I really don't have 9 1/2 hours for a movie, not with work full time, school and girls, tv (dexter, bb, newsroom) Maybe because it's a documentary and none of my other criterions are docs, although I want the war room (speaking of a criterion that's never mentioned on here). I'm just being petty I guess.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by COLD_COBRA_

I've never sold a dvd or blu-ray in my life, but for some reason I have the strongest urge to sell Shoah and get 2 regular criterions in return. It looks awesome up on the shelf, but I don't know what it is...

The fact that I really don't have 9 1/2 hours for a movie, not with work full time, school and girls, tv (dexter, bb, newsroom) Maybe because it's a documentary and none of my other criterions are docs, although I want the war room (speaking of a criterion that's never mentioned on here). I'm just being petty I guess.

Watch it. You'll get a bunch of hate by posting that you would rather watch Lena Dunham's show than watch Shoah....oh, wait, you probably mean dating, not the TV show

Is it a cinephilia no-no setting your sights on a girl who works at a movie theaters?

[Danchez]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Watch it. You'll get a bunch of hate by posting that you would rather watch Lena Dunham's show than watch Shoah....oh, wait, you probably mean dating, not the TV show

I lol'd... Girls is a pretty funny show, though.

Which reminds me that I've yet to watch my copy of "Tiny Furniture."

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Hell yes! November really is the greatest month thusfar.

It's nice to see that they aren't completely bare bones but they still have the beautiful price tag. I feel like The Blob should have fallen under this umbrella as well.

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by Stud Spider

Definitely check it out if you get the chance. Some warnings: Don't go into thinking it'll be a straight adaptation. It's not even close. and it can be pretty obfuscating in his typical post 70s style. He's created a cinematic language of his own and it's hard to enjoy them if you don't put the effort into "learning the language", I guess.

But I'm a huge fan of his post 70s work so I don't know how reliable my recommendation can be. I'd give King Lear a 9/10 and the same for Nouvelle vague, Detective, Prénom Carmen, 'Je vous salue, Marie' and Soigne ta droite and a 10/10 for Hélas pour moi and Allemagne 90 neuf zéro. Oh and of course, Histoire(s) du cinema, Éloge de l'amour and Film socialisme are all great as well. For Ever Mozart is the only non-great film of his from 1983 on. It seems that Criterion doesn't have much interest in releasing any of his post-60s work (or has access to them. Several of those titles are Studio Canal).

I've only watched two of his post-New Wave films (Tout va bien and Comment ca va) and I was left cold by both. I've got Keep Your Right Up to watch next, so hopefully that pays off a bit more.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by brandon_260

It's nice to see that they aren't completely bare bones but they still have the beautiful price tag. I feel like The Blob should have fallen under this umbrella as well.

Two $30 titles is definitely a good thing. 3 Women should have been priced that low too, considering the lack of extras.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Danchez

I lol'd... Girls is a pretty funny show, though.

Which reminds me that I've yet to watch my copy of "Tiny Furniture."

I've been meaning to see Girls. Most people like it more than TF (which I was mixed on), so that's a good sign.

Let us know if you like both the film and the few shorts included in the set.

[Rich Pure Doom]

Originally Posted by bdmartin134

Just found $20 in my pocket from the other night, which means… only one more purchase, so which one?

These are movies I want avail. on DVD, but have no clue on their blu upgrade, unless anyone's heard of any news:
Bicycle Thieves - seen
Ace In The Hole - seen
(these are listed at Barnes for $39.99)

Blu:
Sansho the Bailiff - blind (Edit: Just realized this is on Hulu, maybe I'll catch it there)
Rashomon - seen

or any other suggestions based on my list: http://http://www.criterion.com/my_c...?sort_by=spine

Get Sansho.