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Horsebot3K · 03-09-2014, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Hubunkey

This is the company that released Armageddon & The Rock were talking about. A C- Fincher film is still better than a A+ Bay film any day and I enjoy Armageddon (The Rock bores me though)

I dunno, I think Pain and Gain is way better than Benjamin Button and Panic Room.

thompsonjohn · 03-09-2014, 05:46 AM

I think it would be quite a crime if Echo Bridge got put in charge of "Panic Room", while it ranks low in the David Fincher canon for most, including myself, I do believe it deserves a proper release. I mean for the love of God please not Echo Bridge and if not Sony themselves or Criterion, maybe Twilight Time?

polygon1371 · 03-09-2014, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by thompsonjohn

Talk of overdue Criterion titles we want how about some David Lynch titles and "Scanners." Also wouldn't mind them upgrading the rest of the Jim Jarmusch titles to blu-ray like "Night on Earth."

I didn't really like Scanners the first time I saw it, it just didn't grab me and I found it a chore to watch almost. I'll have to give it another go soon. I do agree with the need for more David Lynch on Criterion though, particularly Lost Highway and Mulholland Drive. Are we ever going to get Eraserhead, even though it's essentially been confirmed?

Horsebot3K · 03-09-2014, 06:50 AM

What ever happened to Deep End with Jane Asher? Weren't they supposed to release that at some point?

Blu-Velvet · 03-09-2014, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Horsebot3K

What ever happened to Deep End with Jane Asher? Weren't they supposed to release that at some point?

There's a very nice region-free Blu-ray (now also including a DVD) from the BFI on DEEP END, with some great supplements including an extremely darkly comic short (in HD) called CARELESS LOVE.

Horsebot3K · 03-09-2014, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Velvet

There's a very nice region-free Blu-ray (now also including a DVD) from the BFI on DEEP END, with some great supplements including an extremely darkly comic short (in HD) called CARELESS LOVE.

I've been holding off on buying that for a while now because I expected Criterion to release it soon. However, it appears they're going to do nothing with their rights to the film, so I'll probably order it soon. A friend imported it and spoke highly of the product's quality.

cash_black · 03-09-2014, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Hubunkey

This is the company that released Armageddon & The Rock were talking about. A C- Fincher film is still better than a A+ Bay film any day and I enjoy Armageddon (The Rock bores me though)

I dont think they will make those Bay like mistakes again (not that im comparing Panic room with bay at all), I think they hold themselves to a higher standard now.

Quinni · 03-09-2014, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Clare2904

I watched 25th Hour during my PSH tribute week. Whilst he was good in this film I feel Ed Norton does not get the due credit he deserves. This film would be a great edition to the Collection

Nice. I'm hoping to see it soon, Criterion or no Criterion (mostly because of my love for Edward Norton

).

Scottie · 03-09-2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Quinni

Nice. I'm hoping to see it soon, Criterion or no Criterion (mostly because of my love for Edward Norton

).

Check your TV listings because that's how I was able to see it.

Clare2904 · 03-09-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

Edward Norton is one of my favorite modern actors. He is so great.

I think Spike Lee tweeted that he was talking to Criterion about it a couple years ago, but nothing has surfaced yet.

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Originally Posted by Quinni

Nice. I'm hoping to see it soon, Criterion or no Criterion (mostly because of my love for Edward Norton

).

For Ed

CBHampson · 03-09-2014, 04:10 PM

Finally got to watch Foreign Correspondent this morning.

WOW. Immediately became one of my absolute favorite Hitchcock films. Incredible transfer as well. 10/10

Does anyone know how often or if the Criterion covers are made into posters? I love the FC art and would kill to have it on my wall.

Clare2904 · 03-09-2014, 04:27 PM

This is what is available right now:

http://www.criterion.com/shop/artwork

The Freshman is a upcoming film film this month so maybe they update on a regular basis ?

demonknight · 03-09-2014, 04:57 PM

I am beginning to think that we'll see the Cronenberg titles and Eraserhead this October in a horror wave.
I would guess:
Cronenberg Set
Eraserhead
Fiend Without a Face
Sisters
And another surprise or two

Polaroid · 03-09-2014, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by youwontknow

A criterion Virgin Suicides is so ridiculously overdue that it actually makes me angry. I need this, criterion. Come on.

Oh god please!!!

The Great Owl · 03-09-2014, 05:08 PM

I just finished watching the Criterion DVD of Samuel Fuller's 1953 film noir, Pickup on South Street. I love the easy-going "lived-in" feel of this movie that reveals itself during a few low-key sequences...Skip keeping cold beer in a crate that he lowers into the East River from his shack hideout, Skip's affection for Moe (an outstanding role by Thelma Ritter) despite knowing that she is an informant, etc. Richard Widmark delivers another top-notch noir role, and Jean Peters (Niagara) is incredibly alluring.

I'm usually not as receptive to film noirs with Cold War spy plots as I am to film noirs with conventional crime-related plots, but this particular movie is an exception to the rule, and it's a top-notch noir on its own terms.

Gotta love the scene where Skip grabs a thug and pulls him down a flight of stairs so that the thug's chin hits each step going down. It's an uncannily effective "Looney Tunes" moment in a noir flick.

Yeah, this is another one that Criterion needs to upgrade soon.

starman15317 · 03-09-2014, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by StLouisRibs

Most likely staggered and given a more thorough wide release in May.

It's clever marketing, as doing this "Wider but still not wide" limited release means anyone who really wants to see it will go and see it and tell everyone else how much they like it (as, if they really do want to see it, they're much more likely to like it than Joe Public) for two months.

This. It opens in two weeks in Pittsburgh.

Scottie · 03-09-2014, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Clare2904

This is what is available right now:

http://www.criterion.com/shop/artwork

The Freshman is a upcoming film film this month so maybe they update on a regular basis ?

I think they do update it frequently, as The Freshman has been available almost immediately since the pre-order went up.

On a related note, I own that L'Avventura poster.

jhiggy23 · 03-09-2014, 05:45 PM

Got Frances Ha and Tokyo Story from my fiance for my birthday, among other things. I can always count on her to get me some good Criterions throughout the year!

jw007 · 03-09-2014, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by starman15317

This. It opens in two weeks in Pittsburgh.

I will see YOU at the theater.

starman15317 · 03-09-2014, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jw007

I will see YOU at the theater.

Manor!

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03-09-2014, 05:46 AM	#96682
thompsonjohn Power Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Escanaba, MI Blu-ray collection:979 DVD collection:104 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:62	I think it would be quite a crime if Echo Bridge got put in charge of "Panic Room", while it ranks low in the David Fincher canon for most, including myself, I do believe it deserves a proper release. I mean for the love of God please not Echo Bridge and if not Sony themselves or Criterion, maybe Twilight Time?

03-09-2014, 06:50 AM	#96684
Horsebot3K Senior Member Member since:Mar 2014 Blu-ray collection:460 DVD collection:515 Trading Score:2	What ever happened to Deep End with Jane Asher? Weren't they supposed to release that at some point?

03-09-2014, 04:10 PM	#96691
CBHampson Expert Member Member since:Feb 2013 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:1974 DVD collection:139	Finally got to watch Foreign Correspondent this morning. WOW. Immediately became one of my absolute favorite Hitchcock films. Incredible transfer as well. 10/10 Does anyone know how often or if the Criterion covers are made into posters? I love the FC art and would kill to have it on my wall.

03-09-2014, 04:27 PM	#96692
Clare2904 Power Member Member since:Jun 2013 Location:West Island, Montréal, CANADA Blu-ray collection:65 DVD collection:31 Trading Score:1	This is what is available right now: http://www.criterion.com/shop/artwork The Freshman is a upcoming film film this month so maybe they update on a regular basis ?

03-09-2014, 04:57 PM	#96693
demonknight Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2013 Blu-ray collection:17	I am beginning to think that we'll see the Cronenberg titles and Eraserhead this October in a horror wave. I would guess: Cronenberg Set Eraserhead Fiend Without a Face Sisters And another surprise or two

03-09-2014, 05:08 PM	#96695
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I just finished watching the Criterion DVD of Samuel Fuller's 1953 film noir, Pickup on South Street. I love the easy-going "lived-in" feel of this movie that reveals itself during a few low-key sequences...Skip keeping cold beer in a crate that he lowers into the East River from his shack hideout, Skip's affection for Moe (an outstanding role by Thelma Ritter) despite knowing that she is an informant, etc. Richard Widmark delivers another top-notch noir role, and Jean Peters (Niagara) is incredibly alluring. I'm usually not as receptive to film noirs with Cold War spy plots as I am to film noirs with conventional crime-related plots, but this particular movie is an exception to the rule, and it's a top-notch noir on its own terms. Gotta love the scene where Skip grabs a thug and pulls him down a flight of stairs so that the thug's chin hits each step going down. It's an uncannily effective "Looney Tunes" moment in a noir flick. Yeah, this is another one that Criterion needs to upgrade soon.

03-09-2014, 05:45 PM	#96698
jhiggy23 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Club Loop 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:630 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:13	Got Frances Ha and Tokyo Story from my fiance for my birthday, among other things. I can always count on her to get me some good Criterions throughout the year!

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