The Criterion Collection

[Clare2904]

A few of the Criterion's have extra discount. Double Life of Veronique & Paths of Glory both are 27% off.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by EPlay

I really liked this show, too. I get frustrated with what shows are so popular and others which barely get a chance. It always makes me wish I ran the networks and could keep all MY favorites!! (EZ Streets cancellation rankles me to this day.)

This is one reason why it has been years since I have watched a new show. I rented the first season of The Walking Dead about three years back, and I've been totally oblivious to anything since. The only television show that I own on Blu-ray is The Twilight Zone: The Complete Series.

I know that there are some shows out there now that I would probably become immersed in if I took the time to check them out, but I prefer to dedicate my free time to enjoying movies. I know that Seven Samurai, Army of Shadows, or On the Waterfront will not be canceled just as they're starting to get interesting.

[Rich Pure Doom]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Not to derail the thread, but Public Enemies' genius lies in the decision to shoot on low quality consumer-grade digital video. Mann is bringing the events to us, in a medium that is very familiar to us. When you compound this with his striking attention to historical detail (many of the scenes were shot where they occurred in real life), the impression of verisimilitude is overwhelming. I was astounded by it the last time I saw it!

I would say that Collateral and Miami Vice have elements of genius, but not Public Enemies.

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Ooh. I may see it after this long day at work. Before I do, a see me this: is it more accessible than Holy Motors ?

I would probably say yes. It's definitely far more coherent.

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by hustlermane

All you guys near Toronto make sure you see that Teorema screening then! One of my all time favourite films, masterpiece.

That may be one that I make it out to. I'll likely pick from films that aren't yet available in HD (cutting out Criterion and MOC's releases).

[Stud Spider]

I might have missed something but that clip Pro-B posted is from Beau travail by Claire Denis, not Lovers on the Bridge. Both are masterpieces with superb performances by Denis Lavant though.

[the sordid sentinel]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

This is one reason why it has been years since I have watched a new show. I rented the first season of The Walking Dead about three years back, and I've been totally oblivious to anything since. The only television show that I own on Blu-ray is The Twilight Zone: The Complete Series.

I know that there are some shows out there now that I would probably become immersed in if I took the time to check them out, but I prefer to dedicate my free time to enjoying movies. I know that Seven Samurai, Army of Shadows, or On the Waterfront will not be canceled just as they're starting to get interesting.

Possibly even worse is to get involved in a tv show only to see it run completely off the rails at it's conclusion. There are a few tv series out there currently I try and keep up with, but you are right..give me a good blu ray any day of the week.

[Fellini912]

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

I would say that Collateral and Miami Vice have elements of genius, but not Public Enemies.

Genius is a word that has always been thrown around lightly.


I find Mann a good, entertaining director at most. The Insider and Heat being his best.

[fdm]

Originally Posted by EPlay

The only other I've seen is "The Pillow Book". At least it had Ewan McGregor, but I didn't care too much for it.

When Roger Ebert gave "The Cook. . ." a 4-star rating, it made me ponder if my taste was more in line with Gene Siskel.

Mine usually was, at the time anyway. I recall seeing The Cook... and also Drowning By Numbers, back in those days. Recall liking them well enough, but that's mostly about all I recall.

Would like to see them again, and should bump Greenaway up on my see his other stuff too list. Never quite get around to it, probably holding out for those two to show up first to get the ball rolling. And now probably waiting on the blu-rays... yeah, that's it.

Note to self: dig out the Greenaways.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

This is one reason why it has been years since I have watched a new show. I rented the first season of The Walking Dead about three years back, and I've been totally oblivious to anything since. The only television show that I own on Blu-ray is The Twilight Zone: The Complete Series.

I know that there are some shows out there now that I would probably become immersed in if I took the time to check them out, but I prefer to dedicate my free time to enjoying movies. I know that Seven Samurai, Army of Shadows, or On the Waterfront will not be canceled just as they're starting to get interesting.

I think the last Network show that I was really committed to was The X-Files. Even that wore out it's welcome once the Mulder character became a guest appearance, or worse, a cameo. These days I enjoy some of the premium cable series like Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, and Homeland on Blu-ray since I only have the most basic of cable.
Keeping this remotely Criterion-related: does anyone here own their The Golden Age of Television box set? I've been tempted by it for a long time but it keeps getting bumped by other titles.

[Ausjdm]

Has anyone here bought a criterion movie poster before? I assume its gotta be hq just like everything they produce. There's Some cool stuff I never looked at all their misc items besides the movies. May have to buy a coffee mug too lol.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Ausjdm

Has anyone here bought a criterion movie poster before? I assume its gotta be hq just like everything they produce. There's Some cool stuff I never looked at all their misc items besides the movies. May have to buy a coffee mug too lol.

I have the coffee mug, as well as the L'Avventura poster and I'm happy with them!

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

It is one of the best '90s films. At the time when it was made, it was also one of the most extravagant French productions. (But Binoche does not look lovely here, for obvious reasons). Superb Lavant. In my opinion, his performance in this film ranks him amongst the greatest living actors - and this isn't an exaggeration. I actually attended a press conference with Carax discussing the various obstacles during the production process and Lavan't performance. Everything is there to see.

But there is this one other scene in another film that has probably immortalized Lavant in Europe (see below).

Arrow released Lovers... many years ago on DVD. Hopefully, they will manage to bring it Blu-ray. The best label to tackle this film, however, is Criterion.



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Here's only a portion of the dance:

The Rhythm of The Night - YouTube

Pro-B

Oh, thank you so much for the detailed response, Pro-B! Beau Travail is a great movie! I
listened to that song nonstop last year and was always reminded by his startling dance.

Istarted to watch Lovers this afternoon, but I had to stop the stream as I thought the 1.33:1 aspect ratio was rather strange. I subsequently did some research and I found out it should have been in the traditional 1.66:1. Ugh, Netflix disappoints me so much.

I also tried to watch the 1983 Bette Gordon film, Variety, this week, but it was compressed (squished) to fit in a 1.33:1 frame. I may need to purchase it on Amazon Instant one of these days.

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

Keeping this remotely Criterion-related: does anyone here own their The Golden Age of Television box set? I've been tempted by it for a long time but it keeps getting bumped by other titles.

I've rented it--Get it on DVD while you can, it's from an 80's-rebroadcasted TV source (not from the original kinescope films themselves), so it's not coming to Blu.
But it's pretty good, if you like live stage-on-TV, or a fan of Rod Serling's work.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by EricJ

I've rented it--Get it on DVD while you can, it's from an 80's-rebroadcasted TV source (not from the original kinescope films themselves), so it's not coming to Blu.
But it's pretty good, if you like live stage-on-TV, or a fan of Rod Serling's work.

Thanks. I've seen the film versions of most of the titles so it would interesting to do comparisons. I have to confess that I have yet to watch the tv version of 12 Angry Men. One tv version of a film I'd love to see is The Petrified Forest with Bogart & Bacall. I don't even know if it still exists.

[Mansinthe]

not really criterion related but i received this one today. got it from someone in germany that only wanted the steelbook. sold me the disc for 6$ (incl. shipping)

i think this is the oldest movie i do own now..




(i do that a lot , buying discs from steelbooks etc , print my own covers as well. but i cant find one for this movie. maybe someone here could help me out )

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

not really criterion related but i received this one today. got it from someone in germany that only wanted the steelbook. sold me the disc for 6$ (incl. shipping)

i think this is the oldest movie i do own now..

I really wish this would get Criterion Release....

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I have the coffee mug, as well as the L'Avventura poster and I'm happy with them!

I can't tell you how many times I've been tempted to buy that L'Avventura poster.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

I can't tell you how many times I've been tempted to buy that L'Avventura poster.

I've thought about buying the House T-shirt, but I'm probably obnoxious enough on a day-to-day basis without spelling it out with my clothing choices.

[mrjohnnyb]

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

not really criterion related but i received this one today. got it from someone in germany that only wanted the steelbook. sold me the disc for 6$ (incl. shipping)

i think this is the oldest movie i do own now..




(i do that a lot , buying discs from steelbooks etc , print my own covers as well. but i cant find one for this movie. maybe someone here could help me out )

Wow! Awesome purchase. Perhaps the first great film!