The Criterion Collection

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by The Narrator

They can do a "non-exclusive" license, like they did with Days of Heaven and Benjamin Button. I imagine they'd keep their release in print and give it over to Criterion to appease collectors, more than regular buyers.

Well I suppose it's possible, but the only thing Criterion would bring to the table is new special features because unlike a title like Brazil, I don't think there are alternate versions of the film. Or are there? In that case, it would be disappointing because I hate when Criterion extends their energy in releasing something that's already out there when there are so many other titles that haven't been given the blu treatment yet.

[14728]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

I hate when Criterion extends their energy in releasing something that's already out there when there are so many other titles that haven't been given the blu treatment yet.

Like…

[The Narrator]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

Well I suppose it's possible, but the only thing Criterion would bring to the table is new special features because unlike a title like Brazil, I don't think there are alternate versions of the film. Or are there? In that case, it would be disappointing because I hate when Criterion extends their energy in releasing something that's already out there when there are so many other titles that haven't been given the blu treatment yet.

I get what you're saying, but the lack of just about any other film that could be a hint for tells me that it's happening. And Frank Capra has a filmmaker's page on Criterion's website.

[Page14]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Yeah, I see that. I just don't buy it.

Right ... coming from you, I figured that.

[fahrenheit290]

Originally Posted by Akijama

I was hoping for a La Dolce Vita (fontaine or something) and In a Lonely Place hints. Oh well....life goes on

Btw, I'm not convinced that they're going to release It's a Wonderful Life and The Deer Hunter (especially the latter). Not at all. Those hints can be rather ambiguous sometimes.

Yes! How is La Dolce Vita not available on blu-ray yet? It's getting ridiculous.

I'm still waiting for Raise the Red Lantern (early Zhang Yimou) and Farewell, My Concubine (Palme d'Or winner), Chinese cinema classics that are very difficult to view.

The Deer Hunter has a blu-ray release, so when I saw that mentioned I was a little doubtful.

[Mansinthe]

Originally Posted by fahrenheit290

I'm still waiting for Raise the Red Lantern (early Zhang Yimou) and Farewell, My Concubine (Palme d'Or winner), Chinese cinema classics that are very difficult to view.

that would be 2 movies i would love to get my hands on as well
i have the chinese or HK (not so sure) release of farewell my concubine, but videoquality really sucks !

[BillWatkins]

So many angels...I had hoped they could also serve as a clue for Howard Hawks' Only Angels Have Wings.

[bgart13]

The raisin isn't an obvious clue for a Will Vinton animation comp?

[Scottie]

Are we definitely certain that The Beatles clue is for "A Hard Day's Night"?

Also, I'm very skeptical in believing that the deer clue will end up being "The Deer Hunter", although I can't think of anything else that it relates to. Criterion does have a good relationship with Universal, so maybe...I wouldn't mind a better version of one of the greatest war movies ever made.

I'm still hung up on what the people dancing and the band could be. I believe somebody said the people dancing could reference "The Big Chill".

[14728]

Are they eating TOOTSIE rolls at the picnic? And could the jazz band represent All that Jazz?

[The Narrator]

Okay, on second thought, the angel with the bell could very well be Lars von Trier's Breaking the Waves.

[The Narrator]

Originally Posted by 14728

And could the jazz band represent All that Jazz?

All That Jazz is being released by Fox, so no.

[Scottie]

Could it be Altman's "Kansas City"?

[14728]

Originally Posted by The Narrator

All That Jazz is being released by Fox, so no.

Damnet! Guess I'll have to wait for Fox to release a BD edition where the only new features are a documentary on how great the film is, and a digibook as thin as paper.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by The Narrator

Okay, on second thought, the angel with the bell could very well be Lars von Trier's Breaking the Waves.

Oooh. I definitely hope you're right!

[Ausjdm]

Deer hunter, ringu, scanners would all be great!
La Dolce Vita and great beauty would be good doubleheader oh well.

[Scottie]

Somebody on Criterion.com said that the "Ringu" looking clue could in fact be for "Sada" (1998).

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0144589/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

[The Great Owl]

I'd love for one of those to be Angels with Dirty Faces, but I do not see an overt connection aside from the angels. Sigh...

Cornel Wilde's Beach Red would be pretty cool.

I do not see It's a Wonderful Life being released by Criterion. I bought and watched the existing Blu-ray edition of this movie last month, and there is no way that anyone will be able to improve on it. The existing Blu-ray is a beautiful presentation of a great black-and-white movie.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by StLouisRibs

(Also, it also appears Howards End is marked as OOP at the Criterion website but I see no indication of that from anywhere else...)

Howards End has been OOP for a little while now

[smoss469]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Somebody on Criterion.com said that the "Ringu" looking clue could in fact be for "Sada" (1998).

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0144589/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Isn't that already covered by In the Realm of the Senses?