The Criterion Collection

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by smoss469

Nope, my original response was very clearly directed at statements people made, not insinuations nor "feelings" on unspoken comments.

As a future reference, if you include quotations of the forum members you are directing your comments towards, it would eliminate confusion and allow the people concerned to respond to your comments.

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by octagon

Tell me if this is petty...

When Grey Gardens was first teased I wasn't exactly intrigued but I was at least curious. Then several months later there was an off-hand reference to it/them in an episode of Bored to Death (the main character didn't want to let somebody see his messy apartment and demured by saying 'it's very grey gardens in here right now') and it really turned me off.

It gave the whole thing a sort of trendy/New York/hipster kind of vibe.

Is that petty? Cause it sounds pretty petty even to me.

I can't really say if that's petty, but I sure have found that the people I have met who really like Grey Gardens are hipster types. I first found out about the movie from Rufus Wainwright of all people.

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

Thanks for this Pro-B! Looks like some good features on these. I've only seen one of these, and it happens to be in the WCF Collection (The Housemaid). I wish it was a single release, but thinking I may blind buy the set for the right price and take my chances. I've read up on Nashville, since many people are excited, and it has peeked my interest as well.

As for the rest... not sure but always willing to watch something new/old. I'm also interested to see the size of the new combo packages... hoping they aren't too thick. but that's just me, since I'm running out of space.

Hi lordmorpheus72. You are welcome.

Yes, The Housemaid is an outstanding film. It is beautifully restored and was screened at Cannes Classics. Director Bong Joon-ho (The Host) has been promoting it as "the Citizen Kane of Korean Cinema". It was released on Blu-ray in France by Carlotta Films a while ago, but I could not post a review for that release because it isn't English-friendly. (Maybe we could start some mini-reviews in the future for important non-English friendly releases).

The transfer on Carlotta's release is fantastic. I assume Criterion are using the same resto. We posted a small note here last year (September, see below). (By the way, the remake is also a very good film ):

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=9586

Here, let me post the trailer:

LA SERVANTE de KIM KI-YOUNG - YouTube

The only other film I have seen from Marty's box set is Dry Summer. It was available on DVD via Tulumba, but not the restored version.

Also, I would strongly encourage you to consider Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion. Mr. Petri is not as well known, or at least as respected, in North America as the likes of Antonioni, Rossellini, De Sica, and Fellini, but he is without a shadow of a doubt one of the five all-time greatest Italian directors.

Fantastic soundtrack from the great Ennio Morricone as well:

Ennio Morricone - Indagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto - Originale - YouTube

Also, here's the Italian trailer for the theatrical re-release of the new resto:

indagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto in versione restaurata - YouTube

Also, as you know well, Investigation... is part of Mr. Petri's Trilogy of Neuroses. The other two films are Lulu the Tool a.k.a The Working Class Goes to Heaven (1971) and Property Is No Longer a Theft (1973).

I left a small post about Lulu... in the DVD subforum, which is back in print from Minerva Classics here:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=227469

The Italian DVD release uses a a very strong restored transfer, it is English-friendly, and the lavish booklet is in Italian and English. I don't know if Criterion will be able to bring this film to the U.S. (or perhaps Raro), but this specific DVD release is much better than the old French DVD release





The other two films you should all be familiar with. They are terrific.

This is an outstanding line-up from Criterion yet again.

It is really fantastic that people in North America will be able to see the new resto for Citizen... thanks to Criterion.

Pro-B

[Visco.]

Originally Posted by SilentxStatik24

Hey guys,

Can anyone here recommend Hunger? I wanted to check it out before 12 Years A Slave hits cinemas.

Who here can seen it and is it as good as everyone says it is?

Any help is greatly appreciated,

Silent.

I cannot recommend Hunger enough. It's very slow and dark but its an extremely impressive feat. Michael Fassbender is at his best (duh) and it remains as one of my favorites in the criterion collection.

Why the fxck haven't I seen Shame?

[SilentDawn]

Originally Posted by Visco.

I cannot recommend Hunger enough. It's very slow and dark but its an extremely impressive feat. Michael Fassbender is at his best (duh) and it remains as one of my favorites in the criterion collection.

Why the fxck haven't I seen Shame?

Thanks for the reply, I will definitely check it out!

[Visco.]

Originally Posted by SilentxStatik24

Thanks for the reply, I will definitely check it out!

It's on Netflix I believe.

[SilentDawn]

Originally Posted by Visco.

It's on Netflix I believe.

Not on Instant, but I already put the DVD in my queue.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Visco.

Why the fxck haven't I seen Shame?

Because it's a rather uncomfortable film. It's well-acted, well-written, and well-filmed, but it's tough to watch in certain scenes. I'm glad that I saw Shame once, but I won't own it.

[onetet]

TOUKI BOUKI is one of my absolute favorite films, and while Criterion has been looooong overdue to release the first African film on their label--and it's a shame that their first African film isn't a stand-alone release--I'm glad it's such an excellent choice. Hopefully there will be more to follow. I'll definitely be buying this set.

[ultlife2013]

Do you guys ever buy criterions on release date or just on the sales?

[oildude]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Really? No Scanners. No Eraserhead? They have them. That's a fact. But they wait for next year despite announcing them in January? Bull.

Scanners and Eraserhead have become the new The Game and Following.

[Whirlygig]

Nashville, AWESOME.
But...where the heck is Eraserhead?

[Oblivion138]

Originally Posted by ultlife2013

Do you guys ever buy criterions on release date or just on the sales?

I mostly stock up during the big sales, but if I can't wait for a particular release, I'll pre-order. Especially if there's a really great pre-order price.

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by ultlife2013

Do you guys ever buy criterions on release date or just on the sales?

Depending on the wait time until the next period, I will typically go through ImportCDs for release date and suck up the extra $5.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by ultlife2013

Do you guys ever buy criterions on release date or just on the sales?

I've made some Day One purchases of Criterions. Having a 10% off member discount at Barnes and Noble helps, but it's still irresponsible. I usually wait until a big discount sale or coupon, but the Veruca Salt side of me sometimes takes over, and I want it now.

[starman15317]

Hunger is pretty great but I'm not sure if I'd like to own it.

Shame, however, I just got on eBay. Also a great film.

[Scottie]

I believe Shame was my top film of 2011.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by ultlife2013

Do you guys ever buy criterions on release date or just on the sales?

I think the only time I did it was for Badlands. I wanted it so badly I broke my usual pattern of only buying during 50% off sales. I'm playing catch-up on titles anyway so I've learned to be patient.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I believe Shame was my top film of 2011.

It was in my top 5

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I believe Shame was my top film of 2011.

Gah. Maybe it'll jump a few places on my top 20 of 2011 after another viewing I still kinda think the ending is a cop out. Everything leading up to it is pretty great indeed.