The Criterion Collection

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by octagon

Not me really.

It's a very good movie but Criterion can't be the Outlet of First Resort for every Columbia title Sony won't release (ie every Columbia title). I would be fine with a Mill Creek release but if it winds up with Twilight Time then so be it.

I don't trust Mill Creek with a film of that length (160 minutes!).

[chris_sc77]

I dont trust Mill Creek with anything.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by jayembee

I assume you're talking about the Mann film with Will Smith. Didn't care for it.

Now, if you're referring to Fassbinder's Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (which Criterion released on DVD ten years ago), that's a different story.

The Fassbinder film is obviously superior, so you have a point. Such a moving film.

[alien2010]

Originally Posted by jw007

All I have to say is Criterion is starting off 2014 with a BANG!

You've got that right. Criterion should be in the transportation business, pretty much nothing comes along for ages, and then suddenly three come along at once.

Thief is very much a pre-order for me. Finally at least one of the films on my Criterion wishlist gets a release.

Damn, Throne of Blood just had to be released in January, right after Christmas. I'm still in two minds whether to get it straight away or wait till February.

As for, Rififi. I already own the brilliant edition that Arrow Academy released back in 2011, so I have no interest in the Criterion edition whatsoever. It's great that Criterion have finally released this film.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

The Fassbinder film is obviously superior, so you have a point. Such a moving film.

I can't decide if I should buy it on DVD or wait.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I don't trust Mill Creek with a film of that length (160 minutes!).

Fair enough but I would rather roll the dice than fill Criterion's slate with every Columbia title I might kinda sorta want.

For one thing, the Columbia titles I really want might get lost in the shuffle.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Carletty

Another Kurosawa instead of something Italian? Booooooooooring.

I hope you're kidding.

Jeez. The 3-film Roberto Rossellini set last month, an Antonioni this month, and Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion in December isn't enough for you?

[jrsl76]

Originally Posted by Carletty

Another Kurosawa instead of something Italian? Booooooooooring.

Disagree

[Edward J Grug III]

Great announcements! Worth the extra day's wait!

Super into Throne of Blood and Rififi!

La vie de bohème looks great, and we loved Le Havre.

I'm not really familiar with Terence Davies or his work - Will investigate.

Never seen Thief - Looks fun.

Not sure if I need Mad Mad or not...

[alien2010]

Originally Posted by Hellraiserfan

I'm definitely buying Thief and Throne of Blood. I haven't seen Rififi, but I'm thinking of doing a blind buy on that due to all the praise I've read.

If you're a fan of old school heist films, then I strongly advise you to purchase it.

[Carletty]

Originally Posted by jayembee

I hope you're kidding.

Jeez. The 3-film Roberto Rossellini set last month, an Antonioni this month, and Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion in December isn't enough for you?

But I want my Avventura and BlowUp and Bicycle Thieves in HD.

No, the month is alright.

[*DrStrangelove*]

Throne of Blood!!!!

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Carletty

Another Kurosawa instead of something Italian? Booooooooooring.

Now that you mention it, it's been weeks since we've had Italian.

WTF???

[*DrStrangelove*]

That Rififi cover is lookin

[Hellraiserfan]

Originally Posted by alien2010

If you're a fan of old school heist films, then I strongly advise you to purchase it.

I am, so it looks like Rififi is going to be preordered once Amazon puts it up.

[Namuhana]

Day one purchase of Throne of Blood; I absolutely adore that film!

[The Great Owl]

I'm looking up The Long Day Closes right now on imdb.com, and it seems like a beautiful film. I had never heard of it, and it's not on my want list, but I'm sure that I'll be mulling over it during the next few months.

La Vie De Bohème and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World do not quicken my pulse right now, but I've got plenty of other stuff that month to keep me busy.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I don't trust Mill Creek with a film of that length (160 minutes!).

They didn't do that badly with Ship of Fools, though quite frankly it could've been better. I'd rather it was a solo title with more bits thrown at the film, and some nifty extras, but the two-fer is at least satisfactory. Hey, at least it's in the proper ratio, instead of open matte like Columbia's LD and DVD were.

Originally Posted by octagon

Fair enough but I would rather roll the dice than fill Criterion's slate with every Columbia title I might kinda sorta want.

For one thing, the Columbia titles I really want might get lost in the shuffle.

I hear that.

[chris_sc77]

Originally Posted by jlk5844

Before this thread lights up with discussions of the new releases, and while we're waiting, this is the list I'm selecting from for the upcoming B&N sale. Which 5 would you recommend I pick?

Seconds
Eyes without a Face
Rushmore (just recently watched, loved it)
Bottle Rocket
Brazil
Anatomy of a Murder
Paris, Texas
The Ice Storm
Charade
House
Godzilla
Belle de jeur
Shock Corridor
Kiss Me Deadly
Salo
The Qatsi Trilogy

Rushmore
Brazil (one of the best films ever made and excellent supplements)
The ice Storm
Paris Texas (another one of the best films ever made..A+)
And then either house or Salo.

[EPlay]

(RE: Drive)

Originally Posted by SilentxStatik24

It's almost too over the top and I didn't find it overtly disturbing; I actually found it quite silly at times. I am extremely squeamish so if I can handle it, anyone can.

I'm squeamish but it wasn't too bad. (But I'm still not seeing "Only God Forgives"!!)

For the most part, I HATE seeing violence with sharp objects -- swords, knives, machetes, etc. Gun violence is not as disturbing to me.