The Criterion Collection

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Alkaline

I guess one way to vaguely describe it would be "the most non-traditional gangster/crime flick you've ever seen". It is primarily a character study, and therein the focus lies rather than on any, er, "crime stuff". Definitely worth seeking out if you're a Cassavetes fan in general. Or if you're not for that matter - maybe you'll become a convert.

Thanks, I decided to have a look at it and I also added on my ZIP list Dillinger Is Dead as well base on the things I saw on here. Not sure when I will get them but I will post back after seeing them.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Thanks, I decided to have a look at it and I also added on my ZIP list Dillinger Is Dead as well base on the things I saw on here. Not sure when I will get them but I will post back after seeing them.

Make sure you got the 135-minute of Killing of a Chinese Bookie and not the 108-minute cut. The Criterion had both on 2 discs.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Make sure you got the 135-minute of Killing of a Chinese Bookie and not the 108-minute cut. The Criterion had both on 2 discs.

Thanks, I will read the description on ZIP to see which is which before adding it to my list

So I just check, it's the 135 minutes version for Criterion. They have on ZIP a none Criterion release form 1978 at 109 minutes. I added to my list the Criterion version.

Thanks again

[Kevtronn]

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

OK, it's a Saturday and I'm bored. I wanted to ask the thread:

1. What was your very first Criterion title (in any edition or format)?

2. What is your favorite Criterion title (e.g. the Criterion DVD that you wouldn't sell/trade until you had the Blu-ray edition in your hands)?

1. First Criterion owned = Seven Samurai
2. Favorite Title = In the Mood for Love. Please, Please come to Blu-ray!!!

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

OK, it's a Saturday and I'm bored. I wanted to ask the thread:

1. What was your very first Criterion title (in any edition or format)?

2. What is your favorite Criterion title (e.g. the Criterion DVD that you wouldn't sell/trade until you had the Blu-ray edition in your hands)?

1. The Laserdisc version of The Seventh Seal (I still have it)

2. I know he is not always popular in this thread but all of my Kurosawa DVD, not until I have a Blu-ray for them

[Old Geezer]

1st Criterion title - "Seven Samuari"

Favorite title (so far) - "The Wages of Fear"

[stlcards]

Originally Posted by aggienader08

Yes! Please cut the crap for the sake of everyone that visits this thread. Do we need to get a mod in here?

Let's not take this over board fellas and start a debate over one small comment. I'm not trying to be a mod here, but this board is meant for people with opinions and discussion about Criterion movies. It may have started out that way, but now it's delved into something entirely unnecessary and way above what is appropriate for a blu-ray.com forum thread. There is a line between discussing if there were "socialist" influences in a Godard film(s) and arguing about two conflicting ideals.

Thank you

Thanks, it was getting into a realm where I was starting to get peeved.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Thanks, I will read the description on ZIP to see which is which before adding it to my list

So I just check, it's the 135 minutes version for Criterion. They have on ZIP a none Criterion release form 1978 at 109 minutes. I added to my list the Criterion version.

Thanks again

No prob.
The difference of length gives 2 different feels to the story. The first, longer release is always the best.

[billzfan]

I am hard at work on my bluray collection and wanted to start adding Criterion discs. I was thinking of starting with Benjamin Button because the reviews were so stellar. Are there any you recommend highly?

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by billzfan

I am hard at work on my bluray collection and wanted to start adding Criterion discs. I was thinking of starting with Benjamin Button because the reviews were so stellar. Are there any you recommend highly?

If you are interested in getting into some of Criterions releases, I strongly suggest starting with any title other than "Bejamin Button," which was a partnership release with Paramount. I don't believe that "Benjamin Button" is gonna give you the true effect of a quality Criterion release. I would start with something foreign like "The Wages Of Fear" or "The Seventh Seal." Those are both solid releases. If you prefer the English language, I'd rather have you choose "Paris, Texas" or "Bigger Than Life."

CC

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by stlcards

Thanks, it was getting into a realm where I was starting to get peeved.

And that argument ended more than 2 pages ago. Thanks for needlessly beating a dead horse.

[billzfan]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

If you are interested in getting into some of Criterions releases, I strongly suggest starting with any title other than "Bejamin Button," which was a partnership release with Paramount. I don't "Benjamin Button" is gonna give you the true effect of a quality Criterion release. I would start with something foreign like "The Wages Of Fear" or "The Seventh Seal." Those are both solid releases. If you prefer the English language, I'd rather have you choose "Paris, Texas" or "Bigger Than Life."

CC

Thank you for the suggestion. I loved Cries and Whispers but never saw Seventh Seal. I also have never seen Paris, Texas but loved Wings of Desire.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by billzfan

Thank you for the suggestion. I loved Cries and Whispers but never saw Seventh Seal. I also have never seen Paris, Texas but loved Wings of Desire.

I watched Paris, Texas a couple months ago for the first time and it's fantastic. One of the better movies I've ever seen. I'd highly recommend seeing it.

[volcanopele]

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

1. What was your very first Criterion title (in any edition or format)?

2. What is your favorite Criterion title (e.g. the Criterion DVD that you wouldn't sell/trade until you had the Blu-ray edition in your hands)?

1. hmm, I am not quite sure which I bought first, but it was either Seven Samurai or The Royal Tenenbaums.
2. The Royal Tenenbaums, but I really liked the last two I've seen, Days of Heaven and Bigger than Life.

[stlcards]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

And that argument ended more than 2 pages ago. Thanks for needlessly beating a dead horse.

No prob...lol.

[reallyagi]

M packaging pictures:

http://www.criterionforum.org/DVD-pa...collection/689

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by reallyagi

M packaging pictures:

Can't wait for this release. Always heard good things about M but never seen it.

[mrmarbach]

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

OK, it's a Saturday and I'm bored. I wanted to ask the thread:

1. What was your very first Criterion title (in any edition or format)?

2. What is your favorite Criterion title (e.g. the Criterion DVD that you wouldn't sell/trade until you had the Blu-ray edition in your hands)?

1. Brakhage Vol 1. I bought it for research, and didn't know who Criterion were at the time. It is still my only one.

2. Now it has dawned on me what is going on at Criterion I am certainly going to be throwing a lot of money their way. I have already ordered and paid for a copy of Ran, rather than getting the subpar BD. Not yet arrived though but let's say that's my favourite for now.

I have about 10 others in my Amazon cart, both films I haven't seen or only on TV years ago, and ones I own on DVD already but want a better transfer of (i.e. Solaris). And I am planning to pick up a Region A BD player in NYC when I am there in a few weeks, so that I can get their BDs. (Otherwise I have a Region B only BD player.)

Thanks guys for taking away a part of my income.

[Captain Morphus]

Just finished watching the Devils, Martyrs, Salo, and Antichrist.

I'm curious how Antichrist will look progressive as compared to the interlaced FR Blu.

I wish Warner would put the Devils out in a restored, remastered version in their digibook format, since they probably wouldn't license it to Criterion. The eurocult DVD I recieved from HK Flix looks like a worn out VHS tape.

[billzfan]

ok, I can only buy one of these two right now. Which would you pick:

8 1/2 or The Seventh Seal?