The Criterion Collection

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Originally Posted by EricJ

Thank you for making me feel a million years old for knowing it already.

Hey, I knew it at first sight.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Yami

[Show spoiler]John Ewing, director of the Cleveland Cinematheque, wrote this on the subject:

Here's the follow-up:

http://www.cia.edu/files/cinemathequ...uejanfeb14.pdf

The Pier Paolo Pasolini retrospective that I mentioned in my September-October Cinema Talk is now upon us, and I’m happy to report that we will be showing the two key films in the series that I feared would be too expensive for us: Teorema and Pigsty. The films are still expensive, maybe too expensive (as is the whole series, for that matter), but I am proceeding in the hope that we will be able to cover costs. Film series like this (i.e., near-complete retrospectives of major film artists, consisting of new 35mm copies printed from the best-available elements) don’t come around often, so when they do, we want to show them—even if it threatens to break the bank. The films in this retrospective are costing us two or three times what we normally pay for movies (and we can show each one only one time), so to defray the high costs, we are raising our admission prices for the series. Tickets to the Pasolini films will cost $12, $9 for Cinematheque members, $7 for those age 25 and under. I realize that $12 is a lot of money for a movie ticket in Ohio. But I also think it is a fair price for what people will get.

Moviegoers routinely pay more than that to see first-run 3-D movies, and that $3-$3.50 “surcharge” to rent 3-D glasses that are then returned—I mean “recycled”—isa scam. 3-D movies are shown digitally, so they already enjoy the distribution/projection cost savings that digital pro-vides. The Pasolini films, on the other hand, will be shown in bulky, heavy (but exquisitely beautiful) 35mm film prints—the medium in which they were created. These prints have had to be imported from Italy (and will eventually be returned there) at considerable cost. Circuiting them from theatre to theatre around North America is also not cheap. And projecting 35mm movies is not just a matter of pushing keys or buttons from the lobby or a remote location. A trained opera-tor has to be present in the booth at all screenings to unpack, inspect, and run the movies, and two projectors are required to show these special prints. Projecting film is always more labor-intensive and ex-pensive than showing digital.

Perhaps we should start charging a $1-$3 “35mm surcharge” for every movie we show from celluloid! It certainly makes more sense than a 3-D surcharge. But getting back to the Pasolini price, $12 is way cheaper than tickets to concerts, plays, or performances—even those shown in HD at movie theatres. And these Pasolini film classics are no less special than “live” events. Since Cinematheque members will pay only $9 to see these movies (a $3 savings instead of the usual $2), maybe now is the time for non-members to join. A 12-month, 365-day Cinematheque membership is still one of the best bargains in town, costing only $35 ($20 if you’re 65 or older or a student). Membership entitles you to a discount to any film we show (not just the Pasolini programs) and you would also start receiving this calendar in the mail. At any rate, I hope filmgoers will understand the need to charge more for this special series. Its success will help guarantee more retrospectives like it in the future.

[lilboyblu]

Originally Posted by hustlermane

DVDBeaver's End of Year Poll http://www.dvdbeaver.com/Blu-ray_and..._Year_2013.htm

Criterion killed it this year! So yeah, agreements? Observations? Currently I only own one of the top 10 (MoC Mizo set), with one more on the way (Marketa).

Thanks for posting the link. I had absolutlely no idea, albeit in France, that Curse of The Demon recieved a Blu-ray release. That bodes well for an eventual North America disc too. Excellent news!

[Abdrewes]

Just a heads up for all you Mann fanns that are anxiously awaiting the release of Thief: The Keep is now on Netflix streaming!

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by lilboyblu

Thanks for posting the link. I had absolutlely no idea, albeit in France, that Curse of The Demon recieved a Blu-ray release. That bodes well for an eventual North America disc too. Excellent news!

I had no idea either. I'm holding tight to my DVD of Night of the Demon/Curse of the Demon right now, but I'd love a North American Blu-ray release.

[Rich Pure Doom]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Just a heads up for all you Mann fanns that are anxiously awaiting the release of Thief: The Keep is now on Netflix streaming!

Is it good?

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by spanky87

You moved back closer to Toronto?

Yeah, I'm back in Oshawa for the time being. I may be making my way out to Banff come February or March though.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

Is it good?

It's the one Mann I haven't seen yet! I am really curious to find out who this mysterious creature is. I've read reactions that range from "failure" to "misunderstood masterpiece." I will find out for myself within the week

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

It's the one Mann I haven't seen yet! I am really curious to find out who this mysterious creature is. I've read reactions that range from "failure" to "misunderstood masterpiece." I will find out for myself within the week

Wha? I thought you had seen it.

It's my favorite Mann, despite my hatred for its dated score.

EDIT: Totally misread the post. I need coffee.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Wha? I thought you had seen it.

It's my favorite Mann, despite my hatred for its dated score.

EDIT: Totally misread the post. I need coffee.

Oh. Haha. I'm operating on 4 hours of sleep myself, so I feel your pain.

Hey, is "Lovers on the Bridge" good?

[Doctor.Who]

I just wanted to post that I found and will be ordering "I Married A Witch" super excited

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Oh. Haha. I'm operating on 4 hours of sleep myself, so I feel your pain.

Hey, is "Lovers on the Bridge" good?

I haven't seen it, but I need to, given my love for Binoche and Holy Motors.

Hoping Criterion releases some Carax.

[Yami]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Hey, is "Lovers on the Bridge" good?

Personally, I love it. I'd certainly recommend it, particularly if you liked Carax's other films.

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Hoping Criterion releases some Carax.

FYI, Carlotta should be releasing both Boy Meets Girl and Mauvais Sang on Blu-Ray sometime this year. Hopefully Criterion can get their hands on Pola X and release the full TV cut.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

I haven't seen it, but I need to, given my love for Binoche and Holy Motors.

Hoping Criterion releases some Carax.

Same here! I hear Pola X is something else too.

Originally Posted by Yami

Personally, I love it. I'd certainly recommend it, particularly if you liked Carax's other films.



FYI, Carlotta should be releasing both Boy Meets Girl and Mauvais Sang on Blu-Ray sometime this year. Hopefully Criterion can get their hands on Pola X and release the full TV cut.

Thanks Yami! I'll give it a shot soon. Man, getting on streaming is the best movie related decision I've ever done.

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Same here! I hear Pola X is something else too.

Really want to see that one, too.

[Show spoiler]Binoche looks adorable in it.

Have you seen Museum Hours? Just need to watch that one and my 2013 viewings will be complete.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by EricJ

Who did the theatrical restoration in the 80's/90's, where the "I'll Cry Instead" intro was first added on after Lennon's death?

[Show spoiler]The Beatles - I'll Cry Instead - YouTube

I remember that was on the Voyager LD/CD-ROM back in the day, but not sure whether that was a Rialto restoration in the theaters, thus making it a Voyager/Criterion title.

Oh, yeah. We're gettin' it.

It was definitely a Criterion title: spine #20 (CAV) and #20A (CLV)

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by dorothyv

This is my most wanted title for a future Criterion release. I own the bare-bones oop dvd, but a BD restoration with some supplements would be

I can think of other movies I would prefer be released as Criterion BDs (including another Greenaway: Prospero's Books), but Cook, Thief is definitely high on my want list.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by EPlay

re: The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover

This is the only film I walked out on as an adult. I did make it until the last 15 - 20 minutes (People walked out in droves, starting from 15 minutes in). Part of me wants to see it again 25 years later as tastes change and to see the last part. The other part knows I HATED this movie and don't think a 180 is likely.

This is the movie that prompted a friend of mine to come up with the line which I often quote, "It's one of the best movies I've ever seen in my life, and I hope to God I never see it again."

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by dorothyv

I get that it is totally a "love it" / "hate it" type of film. My feelings were just as strong the first time I saw it, though my feelings ran in the direction opposite to your feelings. I had never seen a film like it before. The cinematography, score, costumes, set design, acting, and writing / direction blew me away (and still do).

Have you seen any other Greenaway films? If so, did you have a similar reaction to his other films?

The only Greenaway film I've seen that I was less than enthusiastic about when I first saw it was The Baby of Macon. That didn't stop me from ordering a copy of the region-free Swedish Blu-ray once I discovered it existed.

[UncleBuckWild]

B2G1 @ Barnes & Noble - January 03 - 24.