The Criterion Collection

[joie]

Originally Posted by georgec

I kind of hope they don't repackage their existing BDs as dual format packages. I'd feel like a dope for having bought so many already.

But the non-duals will go out-of-print and become valuable. The Moc "Une Femme Mariee" dual has the same disc as the Blu-ray only, but the single disc edition costs considerably more.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by sc1957

I notice that City Lights will be a dual format (DVD disc/Blu-ray disc) release, rather than two separate releases. I haven't been paying close attention... when did Criterion start doing this (or is this a first)?

This seems like the first time they are doing it (and it's for all four titles).

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I don't think any cover out there looks as sloppily done as Gate of Hell.

That one is really bad, but I think Kiss Me Deadly might be the worst.

[Brad1963]

Criterion has really delivered in 2013...great stuff! So December could be Nashville?

[georgec]

Originally Posted by joie

But the non-duals will go out-of-print and become valuable. The Moc "Une Femme Mariee" dual has the same disc as the Blu-ray only, but the single disc edition costs considerably more.

Hmm, perhaps I will hold off on opening my discs to keep the packaging mint.

(Nearly all are still wrapped since I only open when I want to view special features, and I've seen all the movies I own).

[Ausjdm]

No scanners or eraserhead guess they don't want them till after the b&n sale lol.

Guess its only Francis Ha for me of those releases.
But at least it will free my money up to buy Seconds and L'eclisse/la notte/l'avventura in November!

[movieben1138]

I'm enjoying the earlier posts from people saying Zatoichi will be their most expensive BLIND buy!! I've been watching the series for free on Criterion's Hulu page...but I think I will put that on hiatus and just revel in this boxed set come Christmastime!

[alien2010]

Originally Posted by madmojo

Yeah, because Pirates is really Criterion-worthy. I could see Macbeth and Tess, but... not all of Polanski's stuff is good enough for Criterion.

Pirates may not be Criterion worthy but were Flesh for Frankenstein and Blood for Dracula Criterion worthy?

But you are correct, Pirates is not Criterion worthy. However it'll be cool for Arrow Video to release Pirates. I agree that it's a terrible film, and it's only watchable after having downed eleven pints but the retrospective interviews could turn out to be insightful.

As for Macbeth, that would become a welcome addition, although I wouldn't get it straight away. As for Tess, like Macbeth a welcome addition, but to be fair I would rather see Kubrick's Barry Lyndon get Criterion treatment. A much better film than Tess.

[JJJ225]

Originally Posted by octagon

Some of them. Zatoichi is Nov 26th...that might be pushing it.

Good thing I don't want that one!

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by alien2010

Pirates may not be Criterion worthy but were Flesh for Frankenstein and Blood for Dracula Criterion worthy?

Yes, and I need them released on blu-ray.

[madmojo]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Yes, and I need them released on blu-ray.

Image has the rights to those now.

[alien2010]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Knife in the Water, Tess, The Tenant, etc.

The Tenant is very much the one I'm after since its possibly my favorite film of his. I know that's a pretty tall statement, especially since he has directed Rosemary's Baby and Chinatown.

Do you think Bitter Moon might one day make the grade?

[MifuneFan]

With Criterion supporting BD/DVD combos, maybe they'll jump on the UV copy bandwagon! It could happen right? right? Bueller?

[lordmorpheus72]

Excited for an expensive November

[alien2010]

Originally Posted by madmojo

Yeah, but there's a lot they can't release. Chinatown already has a great blu release from Paramount. Warners owns Fearless Vampire Killers, Frantic, Oliver Twist.... Studio Canal owns The Pianist, Death and The Maiden, Ninth Gate, Bitter Moon, etc.

The ones you listed and Macbeth are the only ones they COULD release.... Those and maybe 'What?'

I doubt What? would be a Criterion release. If they do one day release it, then they'll no doubt play up the fact that the print Criterion used was discovered in Carlo Ponti's wine cellar.

[Mr. Thomsen]

Originally Posted by alien2010

Pirates may not be Criterion worthy but were Flesh for Frankenstein and Blood for Dracula Criterion worthy?

Definitely. Both are great fun and need to be on BD (there's a rumor around that Image no longer holds the rights).

[Blu Titan]

Wow, the Zatoichi Box Set is too awesome for words .

[alien2010]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Yes, and I need them released on blu-ray.

I hope, for your sake, they do get a BD release.

[Snicket]

Frances Ha?!?!?!

No f***ing way! AWESOME!!!

[Rizor]

Sounds like a great month. Two out-and-out masterpieces, probably one of the most insane box sets ever produced, and a recent critical darling.

City Lights and Tokyo Story are easily two of the greatest movies ever made and are must buys. I likely won't pick up the Zatoichi box. Too much money and I'd rather not add another 25 movies that'll forever stay in the unwatched pile to my collection...for the time being.

I'm still undecided on Frances Ha. I've never given Noah Baumbach a shot with his directorial films though I've been meaning to watch The Squid & the Whale and Margot at the Wedding for the longest time. I'm only familiar with his Wes Anderson collaborations. Frances Ha looks a bit too....can't find the word for it and maybe don't want to....