The Criterion Collection

[Snicket]

I can't wait for the Fantastic Mr. Fox review and packaging shots.

I just sold my blu to get ready.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Brad1963

DVD EMPIRE just listed DVD ONLY releases of MASTER OF THE HOUSE, RIOT IN CELL BLOCK 11, IL SORPASSO and A BRIEF HISTORY IN TIME also.

Interesting. I might have to take back my comment about The Great Beauty being an aberration. But not yet, as Criterion's website doesn't mention separate DVD-only editions of the above four titles (yet).

[spanky87]

I've always wanted to know the popular consensus of the Three Colors Trilogy so I started a poll in the movie polls forum. When I told a friend of mine recently that Blue was my favorite, he said that it was considered the weakest which blew my mind if that is even true. So I hope you guys vote in this thread so we can see which one is considered the best.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=235896

[ThePhantom]

Originally Posted by spanky87

I've always wanted to know the popular consensus of the Three Colors Trilogy so I started a poll in the movie polls forum. When I told a friend of mine recently that Blue was my favorite, he said that it was considered the weakest which blew my mind if that is even true. So I hope you guys vote in this thread so we can see which one is considered the best.

Your friend is insane.

White actually seems to be regarded as the weakest, both among movie fans and critics. White has the lowest IMDb rating (7.7 compared to Blue's 8.0 and Red's 8.1) and it doesn't appear on They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?'s 1,000 Greatest Films list, unlike both Blue (#227) and Red (#288). It's been far too long since I've seen them to judge, but I remember Red being my favorite at the time. Definitely need to revisit these.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

curious.. what didn't you like about it?

regarding release dates.. who cares? Army of Shadows got on many best of 2006 lists and it was made in 1969.

I found it to be an incredibly uninteresting approach to an already incredibly uninteresting subject.

[KRW1]

I've just bought the UK Eraserhead for £5 in Amazon's 2 for £10 promo, so I'd expect that to be announced next month with some certainty. Just got fed up waiting.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

While I did not see or even read much about Captain Phillips, there was a Danish film that came out last year called A Hijacking that was really good. It would seem to me that the two movies are essentially the same, but I'm sure that I am wrong. In any regard, A Hijacking was a really good film that I haven't seen anybody name drop or put in any kind of 2013 favorites list either. Well worth your time.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_hijacking/

I found A Hijacking to be decent. It's realistic in a non-glamorous or action-packed way, in that the negotiator assistant in the film is a real life hijacking negotiator and provided insight to the screenwriter and director. However, I thought it was rather boring.

Even though Captain Phillips is a much more Hollywood film, it's still realistic as it sticks pretty closely to the actual story. It's far more entertaining and a much better film on almost every level, imo.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by ThePhantom

Your friend is insane.

White actually seems to be regarded as the weakest, both among movie fans and critics. White has the lowest IMDb rating (7.7 compared to Blue's 8.0 and Red's 8.1) and it doesn't appear on They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?'s 1,000 Greatest Films list, unlike both Blue (#227) and Red (#288). It's been far too long since I've seen them to judge, but I remember Red being my favorite at the time. Definitely need to revisit these.

I think Red is the best film, but White might be the one I enjoy the most. Blue is my least favorite. I love how the films are so different, yet exist cohesively on a thematic level.

[MitchA17]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

$20 is still a bit steep for a barebones release.

Does anyone know if the film will be available on HULU+?

I don't know Netflix's stance on NC-17 titles (it'd be strange if they opposed them, considering they helped distribute the This Film is Not Yet Rated documentary), but since BITWC is distributed by Sundance Selects/IFC Films, and the same thing happened with Frances Ha, it might end up on Netflix Instant next month.

[smoss469]

Originally Posted by MitchA17

I don't know Netflix's stance on NC-17 titles (it'd be strange if they opposed them, considering they helped distribute the This Film is Not Yet Rated documentary), but since BITWC is distributed by Sundance Selects/IFC Films, and the same thing happened with Frances Ha, it might end up on Netflix Instant next month.

Netflix has In the Realm of the Senses, so I don't think any other commercial release would really be off limits.

[mrjohnnyb]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

We're getting Double Indemnity and Touch of Evil in April, but they are being released by Universal and not by Criterion here on these shores. Let's all keep our fingers crossed that the transfers live up to what the rest of the world has seen on the MoC releases.

Great, great news! Two of the top 100 films of all time!

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by Snicket

I can't wait for the Fantastic Mr. Fox review and packaging shots.

I just sold my blu to get ready.

Did all of the special features on the current release make it to the Criterion release?

[the sordid sentinel]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

Great, great news! Two of the top 100 films of all time!

Yeah, I was definitely jacked to log in here today and see that news.

[Kbg1292]

Originally Posted by spanky87

I've always wanted to know the popular consensus of the Three Colors Trilogy so I started a poll in the movie polls forum. When I told a friend of mine recently that Blue was my favorite, he said that it was considered the weakest which blew my mind if that is even true. So I hope you guys vote in this thread so we can see which one is considered the best.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=235896

Blue is my favorite as well, followed by Red, then White.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

We're getting Double Indemnity and Touch of Evil in April, but they are being released by Universal and not by Criterion here on these shores. Let's all keep our fingers crossed that the transfers live up to what the rest of the world has seen on the MoC releases.

That's great news, Owl.

By the way, in honor of the "Big Game" coming this weekend, perhaps you should change your moniker from "The Great Owl" to "Superb Owl".

(Before anyone asks, yes, I watch The Colbert Report.)

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by smoss469

Netflix has In the Realm of the Senses, so I don't think any other commercial release would really be off limits.

That's where I saw it. As I've said, well-made film, but I don't wish to own it.

[Snicket]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Did all of the special features on the current release make it to the Criterion release?

I'm unsure.

I know that the Criterion edition has some pretty rad features.

[manunited1]

Just watched Throne of Blood for the first time. Pretty good and a decent transfer. I LOVED the making of special feature! I wish more modern films would include Noh theatre elements somehow.

[morg999]

Originally Posted by morg999

Has anyone received a shipping notice for La Vie de Bohème from B&N..?? It released 2 days ago, and status is still "scheduled ship date 1-21" They shipped both Thief and Rififi on 1-11, I got those on 1-13...wonder what's up?

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

I'm waiting on La Vie de Bohème and Thief.

Originally Posted by Carletty

No, I'm waiting as well.

Check this out, emails I received from BN after I asked what the hold up was.

Jan 26th: Thank you for your inquiry regarding order...
After checking our inventory, we have confirmed the availability of your item. Your item is scheduled to ship on in 24 to 48 hours. As always, we will send you an e-mail order confirmation on the day your order is shipped..

Jan 27th: We want to give you an update about the pre-ordered item(s) listed below. We apologize, but due to an unexpected delay, we are unable to ship the item(s) listed below in the time frame we stated in our previous email. We expect to ship the item(s) soon and will email you when it is ready to leave our warehouse. If we cannot acquire the item(s) within 30 days, we will notify you by email..

And Today..!! :

We shipped your package by UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICES
If all of your items are not listed below, we will update you soon, so please watch for our next email....

[frittscs]

I watched Corridors of Blood on Hulu tonight, thought it was great, and immediately went to my computer to see where I could get a copy. Turns out it is in the "Monsters and Madmen" Criterion Set. I'm tempted to buy the DVDs but I know as soon as I do, Criterion will announce a blu-ray upgrade. Does anyone know of another, blu-ray, release that this or the other films in that set might have gotten?