The Criterion Collection

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

If you have Netflix instant, Blue is the Warmest Color will be streaming starting on February 25th. I am planning on watching there first, and waiting until the full release, if I decide to buy it.

Quick question regarding Netflix, as it is mentioned here often as a means of watching films.

Are all the films they have on offer, that contain sex scenes, cut so badly it ruins the film?

I ask as I watched Malena on Tuesday and every scene that had a slight hint of sexual content was missing. If I watch a film I want to see it all, not what someone else decides.

[movieben1138]

I'm glad to see there aren't many releases on the coming soon page to have ridiculous comic book or cartoon style covers like Criterion has become fond of using. Once upon a time, I thought Criterion always had the best artwork but more recently it's really been about 50/50. I haven't liked one of the Chaplin covers and I absolute hate both Badlands and Seconds. They don't match the tone of the movies they accompany at all. Maybe that's just me being contrary today.

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by Clare2904

Quick question regarding Netflix, as it is mentioned here often as a means of watching films.

Are all the films they have on offer, that contain sex scenes, cut so badly it ruins the film?

I ask as I watched Malena on Tuesday and every scene that had a slight hint of sexual content was missing. If I watch a film I want to see it all, not what someone else decides.

Hmm, I've never noticed this when watching streaming movies via Netflix. Now I'll have to go back and watch some movies again.

[Edward J Grug III]

I love the cover of Badlands. Like some of the Chaplin covers (The Seth ones).

But most of all, I like the variety in art styles they use. I'm not going to like all of them, but as a whole, I love the 'complete package.'

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by Clare2904

Quick question regarding Netflix, as it is mentioned here often as a means of watching films.

Are all the films they have on offer, that contain sex scenes, cut so badly it ruins the film?

I ask as I watched Malena on Tuesday and every scene that had a slight hint of sexual content was missing. If I watch a film I want to see it all, not what someone else decides.

I have watched a wide range of films on Netflix, and I have never seen one that is edited for content in any way.

[Mansinthe]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

Interesting. Where did you see this confirmed?

Take a look in the third man theme in the italy subforum here

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

Hmm, I've never noticed this when watching streaming movies via Netflix. Now I'll have to go back and watch some movies again.

Originally Posted by blkhrt

I have watched a wide range of films on Netflix, and I have never seen one that is edited for content in any way.

Thanks for the quick replies. I have a 30 day trial so I'll keep an eye out for any other cuts.

[TylerScruggs]

Perhaps if there's a North American cut of the film??? I don't know. I know Netflix occasionally adjusts aspect ratios and framings so they look better on mobile devices but the more graphic films I've seen have never been edited.

[mdonovan]

Originally Posted by jayembee

july, actually. July and november are when the two sales are scheduled. Seems to me that they should have at least one more, round about april, so people can spend their tax refunds.

+1

[mdonovan]

Originally Posted by JoeBuck

Attachment 80568

It's my no. 1 blu ray pet peeve ...

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

If you have Netflix instant, Blue is the Warmest Color will be streaming starting on February 25th. I am planning on watching there first, and waiting until the full release, if I decide to buy it.

I hadn't heard that. Thanks. I'll be looking forward to it. Of course, I also have about 20 movies to try to get through before they expire on 3/1, including two Criterion titles: Mafioso and A Woman Is a Woman.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Clare2904

Quick question regarding Netflix, as it is mentioned here often as a means of watching films.

Are all the films they have on offer, that contain sex scenes, cut so badly it ruins the film?

I ask as I watched Malena on Tuesday and every scene that had a slight hint of sexual content was missing. If I watch a film I want to see it all, not what someone else decides.

I watched Malèna on Netflix about two months ago, and never noticed any cuts. But I don't recall that there was anything particularly graphic, either. But since you live in Canada, maybe there are some differences in what it's willing to show up there that is different than down here.

[Scottie]

I would be extremely happy if Criterion decided to release François Ozon's Swimming Pool (2003).

[StLouisRibs]

Originally Posted by jayembee

I hadn't heard that. Thanks. I'll be looking forward to it. Of course, I also have about 20 movies to try to get through before they expire on 3/1, including two Criterion titles: Mafioso and A Woman Is a Woman.

Starting on 3/1, however, Criterion title The Ice Storm is being added, as well as a small ton of Robert Altman films, including The Long Goodbye and Thieves Like Us amongst others.

[sethdlh]

Doesn't Criterion usually have a February webstore sale? I'm dying for one right about now.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by mdonovan

It's my no. 1 blu ray pet peeve ...

OK, but it's tiresome. Sure, it's taking up a slot, but seriously, do you like everything that Criterion puts out except Wes Anderson films? If not, how do you know that the slot in question wouldn't have been used for something you dislike just as much? I don't care for Anderson's work much, either (except that coincidentally enough, The Life Aquatic is the one of his films I actually like...) but it doesn't bother me that Criterion wants to release all his films. It's not like they're my own personal home video label who only gets to do films that I like.

Look on the bright side: Criterion is now pretty much caught up with Wes Anderson films. Unless they manage to acquire the rights to Moonrise Kingdom and the forthcoming The Grand Budapest Hotel, they are done. So you don't have to worry anymore.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by Oblivion138

Exactly. And really, that's what it's all about...preserving the original image. Steven Spielberg also brought up the strings in War of the Worlds (which he clearly recalls seeing when he watched the film as a child) as something that he feels is actually important to the film, and how he would be upset if they were digitally removed.

Interesting, hasn't he digitally tweaked some of his films?

[pro-bassoonist]

The Hidden Fortress Blu-ray



Terrific new 2K restoration by Criterion

This is also a great film for film students interested in framing/composition to see. Some of the things done by Kurosawa in 1958 with the then-current technology are incredibly bold.

Pro-B

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

The Hidden Fortress Blu-ray



Terrific new 2K restoration by Criterion

This is also a great film for film students interested in framing/composition to see. Some of the things done by Kurosawa in 1958 with the then-current technology are incredibly bold.

Pro-B

Wow, the screenshots look amazing! Now on the to detailed review, looking forward to reading it. Thanks as always Pro-B! really excited about this release.

[BluPat]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

It is in the works.

George Stevens, Jr. has confirmed it.

Really?! A Place in the Sun!!! YAY! Is it coming to Criterion?