The Criterion Collection

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

The Quay brothers, Akira, & Mr. Fox discussion also had Becker saying that they were in negotiations that could yield another animated title.

Totally gonna be Fantastic Planet.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

Sadly i don't remember any case where Criterion ever regained the rights of one of their OOP titles so if this was asked by the audience it really doesn't give much hope.

Salò is one they lost the rights to, but eventually got them back.

There are rumors about them re-acquiring the rights of the Tati films, and Robocop.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

He was probably referring to the Voyager release(s).

D'oh! Yes, I should've thought of those.

[smoss469]

Originally Posted by toddly6666

Well after reading the whole uproar over Frances Ha, I rented it last night and it certainly is a piece of crap film - Pro-B was way too generous with his review.

The only difference between Frances Ha and Lola Versus is that one is in color and the other in black and white but both similarly awful films.

Nice to see people have titles they absolutely loathe. While CC puts out great stuff, not every hit is a home run. I think a few of the films get praised simply because of the versions released, not on the merits of the films themselves.

[RandyK]

Originally Posted by Oblivion138

No...just that it's on the way.

I figured as such. Just have to see whenever the 15th rolls around every month. Thanks.

[toddly6666]

Originally Posted by smoss469

Nice to see people have titles they absolutely loathe. While CC puts out great stuff, not every hit is a home run. I think of the films get praised simply because of the versions released, not on the merits of the films themselves.

I rented it. That is funny if there are people that own movies they hate.

[Gusto-Guus]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Now that Criterion has officially referred to Warner Bros as a "partner", can we stop all of the "Nope, isn't gonna happen, Warner owns that film" posts?

Hope that is true and maybe they might get the rights to A Clockwork Orange because the current blu-ray PQ sucks and that's shameful considering WB had the 4k source and didn't release it on the digibook release.

[smoss469]

Originally Posted by toddly6666

I rented it. That is funny if there are people that own movies they hate.

Well I have a few that were blind buys for me that I really didn't care for. I need to rewatch them once I put a dent in my "to be watched" pile. Although that's going to be hard since I have about 10 movies headed my way right now. Really looking forward to the "Controversial Classics Collection" set.

Back to the topic at hand though; I really only have 2 that I really did not enjoy; maybe it's me since they're both highly regarded, highly praised films.

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Now that Criterion has officially referred to Warner Bros as a "partner", can we stop all of the "Nope, isn't gonna happen, Warner owns that film" posts?

Old habits, you know. The Devils was brought up and Becker talked about it as though it was something that's been discussed and will be discussed, etc. From the BFI experience, I'd guess that the real answer is CC has talked to WB's hand, but who knows?

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by thomasomalley

Criterion panel at the Wexler center is streaming live at 7pm EST at http://wexarts.org/live

Should be a very interesting evening.

Thanks for the linky It was fun.

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by LegacyCosts

Thanks I will be attempting to view all of them. I see that like someone in love is in your top movies for 2013. Where did you view it? Been wanting to see it a long time but I didn't see a release for it

I actually watched it online some months back. There is a UK Blu-Ray now though.

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

I think last years showed up on utube after a couple of weeks...

Thanks, figured I'd hit youtube and look for it in a few days.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I picked up Tokyo Story from Barnes and Noble for $19 and change on the way home. It's a sturdy and beautiful digipak.

This will be my first Ozu movie, and I'm looking forward to diving in when I get home from the gym later.

You'll love it. It deserves every bit of its consideration as one of the top ten best films of all time. It just has that authenticity that makes it so easy to become invested in.

On a side note, Judgment at Nuremberg is on TCM tomorrow night, one of my top wish list films. I personally consider it to have the best written script of all-time. Of course, part of that is due to me being a former prosecutor, but the eloquence of the words and conveyance of them in the film is just very powerful and moving.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Now that Criterion has officially referred to Warner Bros as a "partner", can we stop all of the "Nope, isn't gonna happen, Warner owns that film" posts?

[LegacyCosts]

Originally Posted by brandon_260

I actually watched it online some months back. There is a UK Blu-Ray now though.

Thanks, I found it online. The blu is region b. I'll have to wait until its released here.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Now that Criterion has officially referred to Warner Bros as a "partner", can we stop all of the "Nope, isn't gonna happen, Warner owns that film" posts?

Call me cynical but I think I'm going to wait until that partnership produces a second title before I take Warner out of the 'doesn't license' category.

[Abdrewes]

I'm about to see The Uninvited. I hope it's as atmospheric and visually dazzling as promised

[JJJ225]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

Todd Haynes' Safe coming.

Ooo, that's a good one!

[lordmorpheus72]

picking up Tokyo Story tomorrow myself. great timing during the 50% BN sale!

Wanted to pick up more, but was told by the wife not to since Christmas is around the corner.

[Oblivion138]

Originally Posted by Gusto-Guus

Hope that is true and maybe they might get the rights to A Clockwork Orange because the current blu-ray PQ sucks and that's shameful considering WB had the 4k source and didn't release it on the digibook release.

Yes, yes, and YES. I was furious when WB repackaged the same old transfer, despite having access to the 4K master. A film like ACO deserves better. And I can only imagine what kind of cover art the folks at Criterion would dream up for it.