The Criterion Collection

[jmcy2k]

Peculiar how Carl had the news before it was announced by Criterion in the usual manner.

Pre-ordered!

Originally Posted by Mike_In_HD

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003KGBIRA/

Mid August according to Release Lists Twitter feed... Super cool news.

http://twitter.com/releaselists

[JediFonger]

you could've sold it here on trading forum w/o paying all those stupid ebay/paypal fees

Originally Posted by jacobsever

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_500wt_1182

That's my copy of the Third Man if anyone is interested!

[kndy]

- Watched "Walkabout" on Blu and definitely a major improvement from the standard DVD. The only thing I just need to add for the family Criterion purchasers on here is that there is full frontal nudity and graphic hunting scenes (watched it with another person who couldn't stand the hunting scenes - so if you're sensitive to that, there are quite a bit of hunting and dead animal scenes). Really enjoyed the David Gulpilil documentary.

- Oshima's Outlaw Sixties - I'm really enjoying this one. I've read that this is the first widescreen release via Criterin's Eclipse Series but overall was pleased with the picture quality of "Pleasures of the Flesh" which really held up well. Would have been nice to see these on BD but oh well, I'm hoping for the Youth Trilogy on Blu. Next up "Violence at Noon".

- Charles Taylor from the NYTimes wrote on May 2nd: Criterion continues its season of releases on Aug. 10 with a collection of Josef von Sternberg silents, including “The Last Command” and “Underworld.” This is great news as Criterion is now following MoC and Kino's lead of releasing more silent films. As for von Sternberg, I only have the Criterion release for "The Scarlet Empress" and both Kino releases for "The Blue Angel" but definitely would love to increase my collection of his films.

Originally Posted by Lope de Aguirre

I hope Criterion will release the Werner Herzog movies on Blu-Ray (such as Aguirre, Nosferatu, Heart of Glass, Mirage, Signs of Life, The Wild Blue Yonder, Lessons of Darkness, Woyzeck and Fitzcarraldo).

That would be awesome but not sure if Starz/Anchor Bay wants to release the rights to the Herzog/Kinski set. I did end up buying it from deepdiscount last week which was on sale for $15 (which is a great price, it might still be on sale).

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I want the The Velvet Underground and Nico: A Symphony of Sound Jam session.

Oh and Chelsea Girls. But Paul Morrissey is mostly the director.

We need Criterion to release Chelsea Girls. Someone facebook it please. I don't use those stupid things.

Done

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by kndy

Done

Thank you soooooo much. I doubt they will answer, since they have been slowing down on that, but atleast it is out there for them to read. I hope they get the hint we want Warhol films, and Chelsea Girls is the Warhol film. The Velvet Underground is the music of the film that features some of his 60's factory superstars. What is not to like?



Oh and I hope the von Sternberg's silents are not in an Eclipse (with them saying "collection of"). I hope they mean a spine # collection that could be on blu. But if they are not on blu, I will accept the eclipse.

Thanks so much again kndy for doing that.

Edit: I see where the guy responded to your Warhol question, and I believe they can license titles out. Says so on the Warhol Museum website. I found it, it says, "The museum also considers requests for licensing." Why wouldn't they consider Criterion?

[capnnarcolepsy]

As kndy pointed out in their post, the NY Times has been letting slip upcoming Criterion releases. The one I am most stoked about? HAUSU!!!! According to the NY Times, it releases on Sept. 7th. http://criterioncast.com/2010/05/03/...n Release Date

[ShellOilJunior]

Russian Ambassador from Dr.Strangelove: our source was the New York Times


I don't think those dates are set in stone yet

As for the Warhols--- those seem like something which be released in an Eclipse set.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Russian Ambassador from Dr.Strangelove: our source was the New York Times


I don't think those dates are set in stone yet

As for the Warhols--- those seem like something which be released in an Eclipse set.

I would think if they ever release Chelsea Girls it would be a spine #. It's one of Warhol's most commercial of films and runs 210 mins. The movie runs in a split screen, where 2 things are going on at once at all times. I don't think they would put it in with his other films in a Eclipse line. It stands on it's own. Plus it was co-directed with Paul Morrissey, so it would be hard to include it with a Warhol-only Eclipse.

[Kevtronn]

Originally Posted by capnnarcolepsy

As kndy pointed out in their post, the NY Times has been letting slip upcoming Criterion releases. The one I am most stoked about? HAUSU!!!! According to the NY Times, it releases on Sept. 7th. http://criterioncast.com/2010/05/03/...n Release Date

Wonder what the chances are of Criterion releasing Hausu on Blu-ray along with DVD? Will be buying either way, but would love to see it on Blu-ray.

[SpiderBaby]

Well since it seems Hausu is the second coming of Seven Samurai, I would take it that it will go blu.

[SpiderBaby]

Stagecoach Beaver Review:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDRev...dvd_review.htm

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Well since it seems Hausu is the second coming of Seven Samurai, I would take it that it will go blu.

I'd venture to say few on this board have seen Hausu and are going on buzz. I've seen Hausu at the art house. It's a fun film. Plenty of laughs, odd horror elements and generally just a good time. I'm not sure if it's a great film (yet) but it's fun and entertaining.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Stagecoach Beaver Review:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDRev...dvd_review.htm

"Stagecoach" is on TMC right now, for those interested.

[jacobsever]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'd venture to say few on this board have seen Hausu and are going on buzz. I've seen Hausu at the art house. It's a fun film. Plenty of laughs, odd horror elements and generally just a good time. I'm not sure if it's a great film (yet) but it's fun and entertaining.

I saw it in theaters, and own the MoC dvd. I love it and cannot wait for Criterion to release it on blu!

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'd venture to say few on this board have seen Hausu and are going on buzz.

I agree with that.

[Old Geezer]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'd venture to say few on this board have seen Hausu and are going on buzz.

The "buzz" on this board has led me to discover an incredible smorgasboard of previously unknown (to me) movies. In fact, I have bought more DVDs lately than blus, thanks to Criterion. A few of my (non blu-ray) favorites;

The Night Porter
Fires on the Plain
Breathless
Ran

and I just finished watching The Passion of Joan of Arc. What a fantastic movie; I'm at a loss to describe the impact it had on me.

[stobbart]

[QUOTE=Old Geezer;3230877]The "buzz" on this board has led me to discover an incredible smorgasboard of previously unknown (to me) movies. In fact, I have bought more DVDs lately than blus, thanks to Criterion. A few of my (non blu-ray) favorites;

[B]The Night Porter
QUOTE]

That is one good movie. And glad I own it.

[pro-bassoonist]

Stagecoach Blu-ray Review



Pro-B

[Sabzi_Nic]

Originally Posted by Sabzi_Nic

There are times when I prefer the old criterion logo...sometimes the wacky C looks awkward and tacked on LOL

anyways I really love Criterions lineup this year.. more exciting releases than last year, too bad I cant spent the money so I probably wont be buying them for a while

Originally Posted by BluLobsta

Netflix for the time being like me and there's no delay on Criterion It says Summer Hours is available Tuesday and not Vivre sa vie, but I called and they said it should be available Tuesday. I'm watching Pierrot Le Fou right now so Vivre sa vie would be a good on-deck choice Anna Karina is amazing and Jean-Luc Godard is no shabby director either Pierrot Le Fou is my first Criterion viewing and I find it very unique and entertaining, kind of a jovial, complicated, felonious romp through the lives of a couple of extremely well-crafted characters, which can be hard to follow for a novice like me at times but which I catch on to eventually. Great stuff...

sorry for the late reply LOL...

thats a good idea!

I loved pierrot le fou as well...I guess thats the kinda film either you like or dont like.

[Juiceboxjerry]

I just found a region free import of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly and ordered it. Has anyone else seen this or own it? If so, what's the quality like? Love that movie, can't believe there's not a US version available.

Also, did anyone notice that Seven Samurai is available for Pre-Order on Amazon? There's no date, just says 2010. Seems odd that it would be up on there before Criterion made a proper announcement. Btw, it's priced at $34.99.

[jmcy2k]

Antichrist pre-order is also up, along with a few others in addition to Red Line.