The Criterion Collection

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by TheHighRoller

I was able to get a used but for the most part mint copy of Last Year at Marienbad for only $15.49.

On a related note, does anyone know when this was announced to be Out of Print?

Late March of this year:
http://www.criterion.com/current/pos...t-announcement

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

simple question of all the OOP criterion movies (laserdisc , dvd , blurays) whats the movie you all would like to get a rerelease ?

Touchez Pas Au Grisbi. Yes, please!

The Third Man, although I've got the Criterion DVD, so there's no real frantic rush.

On an unrelated note, I just finished watching Sunset Boulevard for the first time. I am hugely impressed with this film, and it's too bad that Italy's recent post of the Billy Wilder announcements was just a joke.
(It was a great joke, though!)

[SammyJankis]

Just picked up Mysteries of Lisbon, Abdrews. Will be watching it tomorrow.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

On an unrelated note, I just finished watching Sunset Boulevard for the first time. I am hugely impressed with this film, and it's too bad that Italy's recent post of the Billy Wilder announcements was just a joke.
(It was a great joke, though!)

Will you be posting a user review?

1950 was a great year for films that comment on Hollywood. In a Lonely Place, All about Eve, Sunset Blvd, etcetera. Wow!

JW, I think Turin Horse will hit you on a deep level based on what you said when we were discussing Andre

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Just picked up Mysteries of Lisbon, Abdrews. Will be watching it tomorrow.

I look forward to your thoughts Remember to take a nice breather during the intermission.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Will you be posting a user review?

I will later on, but I want to sift through all of the extras first. I'll post it in the thread for Sunset Boulevard, since it's a non-Criterion, but I'll enjoy writing a few words.

If I can get over the typing finger fatigue from reviewing Eyes Without a Face, that is.

[Abdrewes]

The 1970s poll is up. More than a few Criterion titles made my list

[smoss469]

Revisited The Royal Tenenbaums for the first time in probably a decade. I guess my tastes have evolved; on my initial viewing I didn't care for it at all however a few days ago I saw it online, used for $2, yes $2 so I figured why not. (DVD, not BD but I wasn't out any real $$ if I didn't care for it).

On the second go'round, I really loved it. So many complex and flawed characters.

[Show spoiler]Ben Stiller and his safety fears, the struggle of losing a wife and trying to raise 2 kids when he didn't even have a father growing up. Luke Wilson, living a life of torment. Constantly knowing what he wants, he's never been able to have and the eerie foreshadowing of him trying to kill himself only to have his brother and co-star try the same thing years later. Let's not forget Paltrow... the outcast who was always reminded that she was never part of the family. Some of the best acting anyone involved has ever done and easily the hottest Gwyneth Paltrow has ever looked

A great movie with a fitting ending.

[14728]

Right now, I'm listening to the great William Shatner sing one of Magnum Opuses, his cover of Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds.

[Pjames]

It's been literally years since I have last seen or bought a Criterion. I'm looking to start up again. I looked through their catalogue and its overwhelming. I was hoping a few of you could help me out. I know it is hard to recommend movies to someone you don't know but I will pretty much watch anything and I have never come across a Criterion I didn't like. So with that could someone recommend a few of the most recent Criterions? Thank you in advance.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by 14728

Right now, I'm listening to the great William Shatner sing one of Magnum Opuses, his cover of Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds.

Tambourine Man is my ring tone.

[JJJ225]

Originally Posted by Pjames

It's been literally years since I have last seen or bought a Criterion. I'm looking to start up again. I looked through their catalogue and its overwhelming. I was hoping a few of you could help me out. I know it is hard to recommend movies to someone you don't know but I will pretty much watch anything and I have never come across a Criterion I didn't like. So with that could someone recommend a few of the most recent Criterions? Thank you in advance.

Bigger Than Life is a favorite of mine.

[14728]

Originally Posted by octagon

Tambourine Man is my ring tone.

He did tambourine man?

[shortmartin]

Originally Posted by Pjames

It's been literally years since I have last seen or bought a Criterion. I'm looking to start up again. I looked through their catalogue and its overwhelming. I was hoping a few of you could help me out. I know it is hard to recommend movies to someone you don't know but I will pretty much watch anything and I have never come across a Criterion I didn't like. So with that could someone recommend a few of the most recent Criterions? Thank you in advance.

some random picks . . . Carlos, Heaven's Gate, or Blow Out

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Pjames

It's been literally years since I have last seen or bought a Criterion. I'm looking to start up again. I looked through their catalogue and its overwhelming. I was hoping a few of you could help me out. I know it is hard to recommend movies to someone you don't know but I will pretty much watch anything and I have never come across a Criterion I didn't like. So with that could someone recommend a few of the most recent Criterions? Thank you in advance.

Stream of consciousness top-of-my-head...

Carlos
Revanche
Three Colors
People on Sunday

Edit: Oooh, I should have started with M and Kes and made the pyramid look really cool.

(Kes is actually really awesome, btw...buy that too)

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Pjames

It's been literally years since I have last seen or bought a Criterion. I'm looking to start up again. I looked through their catalogue and its overwhelming. I was hoping a few of you could help me out. I know it is hard to recommend movies to someone you don't know but I will pretty much watch anything and I have never come across a Criterion I didn't like. So with that could someone recommend a few of the most recent Criterions? Thank you in advance.

I'm going to kick it old-school with some recommendations from decades past...

The Night of the Hunter
12 Angry Men
On the Waterfront
Letter Never Sent
Seconds
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
Eyes Without a Face
The 39 Steps

[octagon]

I think just using the phrase 'kick it old-school' constitutes kicking it old-school

[smoss469]

You can't go wrong with the Hitchcock or Lang offerings, each are good in their own regard. If you're into some weirdness, Branded to Kill is also very enjoyable; also the Wes Anderson releases are widely praised as well.

To sum it up:

39 Steps
The Man Who Knew Too Much
The Lady Vanishes
M
Ministry of Fear
Branded to Kill
The Royal Tenenbaums
Rushmore
The Darjeeling Limited

Nothing too out there, and nothing I'd really consider art-house style, however if that's your thing, there are plenty of releases out there that'll suit your likes as well.

[Infernal King]

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

the hong kong bluray release avaible at yesasia & DDDhouse

I think I'll rent whatever version is available from Netflix next month and take it from there.

[Kevin Ridge]

Fixed my Blu Ray viewing issues so was able to get back to watching my Criterions from the Barnes & Noble sale from summer. Watched A Night to Remember and really enjoyed it. Sure around these parts there are folks who feel the same but liked it much, much better than Titanic. Better pacing and get right to the ship hitting the iceberg. Did get a kick out of seeing shots that Cameron clearly lifted for his movie.

[ccg1978]

Is Eyes Without a Face in the same strain as Diobolique?