The Criterion Collection

[JoeBuck]

Okay! This doesn't really have anything to do Criterion but I gotta keep bragging about this! Although there has been talk of 2001 recently and Spartacus was release by Criterion so I'm gonna count that
And I also need to bring it to the attention of anyone else who might live in the area.
Look whats coming near me in a couple of days!

[Mansinthe]

Originally Posted by brandon_260

Now I've got the AE set coming to me from the UK to help build up my Bergman collection, and I'm also looking at a four film DVD set they've got over there.

i did order the AE set today for only 20.80 GBP @ zavvi (with a voucher) on bluray. i already own the seventh seal, ordered summer interlude & the magician + wild strawberries

[retablo]

Originally Posted by brandon_260

I finally satisfied my Bergman craving tonight with Summer Interlude. It's a shame Criterion couldn't procure any supplements for it, because of all the Bergman films they've got available on blu, this falls in line with Summer With Monika as my second favorite Bergman. Now I've got the AE set coming to me from the UK to help build up my Bergman collection, and I'm also looking at a four film DVD set they've got over there. Very much looking forward to Autumn Sonata once it is released (and I get home in December to get my hands on it).

Since Criterion seems to be upgrading Bergman's catalog at a decent pace, what do you think we will see next? Personally, I want the Faith Trilogy, if only to see The Silence in HD, but I've heard nothing but great things about Cries and Whispers, so I wouldn't mind seeing that.

How is The Magician and the films in the Eclipse set?

You mean after Persona?

[Mansinthe]

bergman's Thirst (1949) sounds pretty interessting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirst_%281949_film%29

Rut and her husband Bertil travel home by train after a holiday in Italy. Their marriage is unhappy due to Rut's changing moods and heavy drinking. While passing through the ruins of post-war Germany, Rut recalls an earlier affair with married military officer Raoul.

[Edward J Grug III]

Originally Posted by jw007

I have seen Jindabyne...the other one I might check out.

There is an interesting documentary I once saw called Cunnamulla (2000): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0270902/

Noise is the better one of the two, IMO. Never heard of the documentary.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by jw007

I was lucky to buy the Kubrick Collection for $62.99 back in November 2011. Now I believe this entire set is out of print. But it was a good deal having 9 Kubrick films all on Blu-ray (on 10 discs). 2001 is the crowning jewel of that collection for sure.

Kubrick is hit-or-miss with me, and I'm quite happy with The Shining and 2001: A Space Odyssey in my collection out of the films in that set. I am planning to make The Killing my next Criterion purchase, though, and I should upgrade my old DVD of Paths of Glory at some point.

As much as I appreciate the artistry of such films as A Clockwork Orange, Full Metal Jacket, or Eyes Wide Shut, I don't see much of a need to own them.

That collection of yours is a pretty sweet deal for the price, though! I'd admittedly be tempted if I were to stumble across it.

When Kubrick hit the mark, he really hit it dead-on in a way that nobody else could match.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by brandon_260

How is The Magician and the films in the Eclipse set?

As the once resident Bergman-phile in this forum, I don't think you can go wrong with the Early Bergman Eclipse set or The Magician, which is one of my favorites. I'm glad to see that you picked up the Artificial Eye blu-ray set since most of those films in the set haven't seen a US release on disc. Criterion has some of the other Bergman films on their Hulu channel that they'll hopefully get around to releasing, but until then you can also seek out the DVDs on Amazon UK that Tartan UK released years ago. There are still about 9 or 10 Bergman films Tartan UK released on DVD that haven't seen a US release, yet. Most people probably don't consider them "top-tier" Bergman films, but if you're like me and enjoy and appreciate his sense of humor then all of his films are "top-tier."

Also, check out Sawdust & Tinsel on Criterion DVD, if you haven't already. I would love for this one to get the blu-ray upgrade.

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

bergman's Thirst (1949) sounds pretty interessting.

Not sure if you're aware, but this can be found in the Early Bergman Eclipse set.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by brandon_260

I finally satisfied my Bergman craving tonight with Summer Interlude. It's a shame Criterion couldn't procure any supplements for it, because of all the Bergman films they've got available on blu, this falls in line with Summer With Monika as my second favorite Bergman. Now I've got the AE set coming to me from the UK to help build up my Bergman collection, and I'm also looking at a four film DVD set they've got over there. Very much looking forward to Autumn Sonata once it is released (and I get home in December to get my hands on it).

Since Criterion seems to be upgrading Bergman's catalog at a decent pace, what do you think we will see next? Personally, I want the Faith Trilogy, if only to see The Silence in HD, but I've heard nothing but great things about Cries and Whispers, so I wouldn't mind seeing that.

How is The Magician and the films in the Eclipse set?

For some reason, I keep forgetting that Smiles of a Summer Night is available on Blu-ray. It's probably because I never seem to stumble across it in stores. That's one Bergman that I really need to upgrade from DVD at some point. It's lighter fare, but nonetheless essential.

[Tin Drum]

Originally Posted by oildude

I am a huge fan of Australian cinema, having grown up in the late 1970s and early 1980s watching many of the Australian New Wave films that made it to the U.S. Some of those films are my most wanted on blu-ray, including Gallipoli and The Year of Living Dangerously. I also love the U.S. films new wave pioneers like Weir and Beresford made after they relocated to Hollywood.

I'd love for The Year of Living Dangerously to come to blu (on Criterion would be even sweeter - it's currently my pick over at my Criterion page as the one I most want to come to Criterion). One of my top ten.

Peter Weir is also my favorite director of all time: I've loved everything he's done. Yes, even Green Card.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Tin Drum

Peter Weir is also my favorite director of all time: I've loved everything he's done. Yes, even Green Card.

I've had a hankering to revisit my Blu-ray of The Way Back, and I'll probably do that this weekend. It's such an underrated recent Weir film.

I really hope that we get Picnic at Hanging Rock and The Last Wave on Blu-ray soon. The Mosquito Coast would be another grand addition to the Collection, of course.

[GentleGiant]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl;8103418
I really hope that we get [B

Picnic at Hanging Rock[/B] and The Last Wave on Blu-ray soon.

Same sentiments exactly. Picnic On Hanging Rock is begging to be given the magic Criterion treatment.

[Scottie]

Announcements on Monday. Neat.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Announcements on Monday. Neat.

Looks as though The Brood and Scanners are shoe-ins. I'm not sure what else, though. Eraserhead, maybe. Persona is coming (Woo hoo!), but I don't know if it's coming so soon.

Le Samouraï is out of the running this year, I'm inclined to believe, but we'll hopefully see it at some point when they have an acceptable transfer.

[Mansinthe]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Not sure if you're aware, but this can be found in the Early Bergman Eclipse set.

im not much into DVDs, only for some japanese movies

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by retablo

You mean after Persona?

Yes. I'm talking about them upgrading films they've already got the rights to and released on DVD.

Originally Posted by ccfixx

As the once resident Bergman-phile in this forum, I don't think you can go wrong with the Early Bergman Eclipse set or The Magician, which is one of my favorites. I'm glad to see that you picked up the Artificial Eye blu-ray set since most of those films in the set haven't seen a US release on disc. Criterion has some of the other Bergman films on their Hulu channel that they'll hopefully get around to releasing, but until then you can also seek out the DVDs on Amazon UK that Tartan UK released years ago. There are still about 9 or 10 Bergman films Tartan UK released on DVD that haven't seen a US release, yet. Most people probably don't consider them "top-tier" Bergman films, but if you're like me and enjoy and appreciate his sense of humor then all of his films are "top-tier."

Also, check out Sawdust & Tinsel on Criterion DVD, if you haven't already. I would love for this one to get the blu-ray upgrade.

I did watch all these women when it was in the Criterion Days of Summer on Hulu. I would continue to use Hulu as a resource if the Internet where I relocated to was able to handle it. I'm very much looking forward to the AE set. For the longest time, my eyes just glossed over whenever I saw it, assuming that it was just a collection of Bergman staples like The Seventh Seal and Wild Strawberries and the likes.

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

For some reason, I keep forgetting that Smiles of a Summer Night is available on Blu-ray. It's probably because I never seem to stumble across it in stores. That's one Bergman that I really need to upgrade from DVD at some point. It's lighter fare, but nonetheless essential.

Before I watched Summer Interlude last night, that was the last Bergman I had watched. I enjoyed it, as I do all of his works, but it doesn't fall anywhere within my favorites of his.

Originally Posted by iScottie

Announcements on Monday. Neat.

After watching some Cronenberg and Bergman this week, I'm hoping even more for an announcement that includes Scanners, The Brood, and/or Persona. I hope Criterion goes out on a high note after an already stellar year.

[shortmartin]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Sure thing. Sorry for the late response.

You can always add your list, maybe we can retally them down the line

Links in the OP:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=226310

cool thanks for sending this. I'm keen on looking at these lists.

[thebard]

Originally Posted by starman15317

Sweet!

Yes, I'm seriously hoping that by "box set" they mean something that includes both the general release and a restored roadshow version, in the correct aspect ratio.

I still have the "restored" laserdisc, that's about as close as we've got to the latter for now, I think, though it's really more an "everything and the kitchen sink" transfer.

[Snicket]

This could mean anything or nothing but Aronofsky just retweeted someone asking for The Fountain on Criterion.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Snicket

This could mean anything or nothing but Aronofsky just retweeted someone asking for The Fountain on Criterion.

Please be some sort of Director's/Extended Cut

Re:Peter Weir,
The Last Wave is the movie I want most from him on BluRay. Just incredibly thought provoking stuff

[Scottie]

I could take or leave Cronenberg. I think his "normal" films are his best, even if the culty ones may be fun.