The Criterion Collection

[Clare2904]

My Flash Sale order has arrived, unceremoniously dumped on the doorstep

My concern for my first Digipak via post was unwarranted. The Great Beauty has arrived intact though there is an indentation at the top right, on both sides of the box

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Whilst I would love a pristine condition box I know that it virtually impossible via mail so I am happy. In a few days I will forget about it.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by CHEЯNOБLY!

Snap out of it Moonstruck - YouTube

I liked American Dad's spoof of the scene better.

[CHEЯNOБLY!]

Originally Posted by demonknight

I liked American Dad's spoof of the scene better.

Lmfao, I tried to find it but it wasn't on youtube.

[CHEЯNOБLY!]

Originally Posted by Clare2904

Whilst I would love a pristine condition box I know that it virtually impossible via mail so I am happy. In a few days I will forget about it.

I used to work for USPS...believe me it is impossible.

[Clare2904]

Another comment on The Great Beauty box, where are people putting the Blue Sticker Seems such a shame to ruin the picture on the box.

[grape_jelly]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

I saw a recently restored digital print of Alphaville last night on the big screen here in Chicago. It was my first time seeing it. I’m not the biggest fan of sci-fi flicks and although this might be classified as sci-fi lite, I’d guess that others would enjoy it more than I did. The print looked really clean. I thought there were a few really great scenes. Like Godard’s other films, there is quite a bit of poetry in the images and in the dialogue. Had I been watching it at home, I surely would have listened to parts of the dialogue twice, if not three times, to ponder what they meant to me. I’d buy it on blu-ray if and when it is released. Needs multiple viewings. Not my favorite Godard, but definitely worthwhile.

I haven't watched Alphaville in quite some time, due to lack of BD release. Upon my first viewing, however, I considered it to be my favorite Godard film bar-none. At the time I believe I'd only seen Breathless, Band of Outsiders, and Masculin Feminin... maybe Made in USA too. I've watched much more of his work since, and would certainly love to revisit the film. I've forgotten a good deal of it, despite having re-watched it at least twice since. Hopefully a new transfer comes sooner than later.

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by demonknight

He is my favorite actor. In fact, this month I have made Nic cage month... I watched: G-Force, The Weather Man, Zandalee, Rumble Fish, It Could Happen to You, 8mm, Gone in 60 Seconds, Birdy, Lord of War, Kiss of Death, Stolen, Racing With the Moon, Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call- New Orleans, The Ant Bully, Honeymoon in Vegas, Knowing, Moonstruck, Astro Boy, and still have to watch Guarding Tess, City of Angels, Deadfall, and Windtalkers.

You left out Valley Girl.

[pro-bassoonist]

Riot in Cell Block 11 Blu-ray REVIEW



Top film and an outstanding 2K restoration from Criterion.

Matthew Bernstein's commentary is also one of the very best I have heard done for a Criterion release in quite some time. I urge you to listen to it in its entirety.

Pro-B

[Oblivion138]

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

While he has been in plenty of bad films, he's probably been just as many great ones:

Bad Liuetenant

You mean Port of Call New Orleans. As much as I generally like Herzog, his...whatever you want to call it...of Bad Lieutenant manages to be both over-the-top and forgettable at the same time.

It certainly isn't a patch on the actual Bad Lieutenant.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Riot in Cell Block 11 Blu-ray REVIEW



Top film and an outstanding 2K restoration from Criterion.

Matthew Bernstein's commentary is also one of the very best I have heard done for a Criterion release in quite some time. I urge you to listen to it in its entirety.

Pro-B

I haven't seen this film in ages but I remember it fondly. It has a Hall of Fame line-up of '50s bad guys in the cast. I miss the days when there were great character actors in just about everything you watched.
Anyway, this will be a sure purchase for me. Thanks for the review.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Riot in Cell Block 11 Blu-ray REVIEW

[Show spoiler]

Top film and an outstanding 2K restoration from Criterion.

Matthew Bernstein's commentary is also one of the very best I have heard done for a Criterion release in quite some time. I urge you to listen to it in its entirety.

Thank you, Pro-B! I'm more pumped up about Riot in Cell Block 11 than I have been about any of the 2014 Criterion releases so far.

I've been watching Don Siegel's film noirs (Private Hell 36, The Big Steal, The Lineup) lately, and he is one of the true kings of the genre. This Criterion release will be a perfect addition to my collection.

[The Great Owl]

I just finished watching Harold Lloyd's The Freshman, and am now enjoying the commentary.

The Freshman is a hilarious and heartwarming movie across the board, and it's one of most fast-moving silent films that I've seen to date. Lloyd's comedic timing is impeccable, and it's amazing how much he conveys with his eyes. Jobyna Ralston is a true beauty in every sense, and her presence works wonders in inspiring our sympathy for Lloyd's Speedy.

I may write more later after I've had time to go through more of the extras, but this is one great little Criterion title. I still prefer Safety Last! by a slim margin, but The Freshman is a treasure.

[joie]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Riot in Cell Block 11 Blu-ray REVIEW



Top film and an outstanding 2K restoration from Criterion.

Matthew Bernstein's commentary is also one of the very best I have heard done for a Criterion release in quite some time. I urge you to listen to it in its entirety.

Pro-B

I have a question for you, about your reviews. The review doesn't state something like, "There is no egregious edge enhancenent," which often occurs in your reviews. I have inferred, when you state that, that there is edge enhancement. The implication seems clear to me.

Now, in this particular review, you state something like, "The grain is evenly distributed and well resolved." Does that statement rule out the use of artificial grain?

[LegacyCosts]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

I hope you are joking :S some of those are terrrrrrrrible haha >.<

If by terrrrrrrrible you mean awesome, then yes. Cage rules, always.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by belcherman

You left out Valley Girl.

I was specifically watching films I hadn't seen before. I saw Valley Girl on the big screen two years ago.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by demonknight

He is my favorite actor. In fact, this month I have made Nic cage month... I watched: G-Force, The Weather Man, Zandalee, Rumble Fish, It Could Happen to You, 8mm, Gone in 60 Seconds, Birdy, Lord of War, Kiss of Death, Stolen, Racing With the Moon, Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call- New Orleans, The Ant Bully, Honeymoon in Vegas, Knowing, Moonstruck, Astro Boy, and still have to watch Guarding Tess, City of Angels, Deadfall, and Windtalkers.

I could actually imagine Criterion releasing Birdy. I love the Peter Gabriel soundtrack. Most of the instrumentals are carried over from Gabriel's fourth solo album, which is self-titled, but generally known by its working U.S. title, Security. That fourth album is my personal favorite Peter Gabriel release. "Wallflower" and "San Jacinto" are such perfect songs.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I could actually imagine Criterion releasing Birdy. I love the Peter Gabriel soundtrack. Most of the instrumentals are carried over from Gabriel's fourth solo album, which is self-titled, but generally known by its working U.S. title, Security. That fourth album is my personal favorite Peter Gabriel release. "Wallflower" and "San Jacinto" are such perfect songs.

Criterion does need some Alan Parker. This brings about the question? Why haven't they done The Wall yet?

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by belcherman

You left out Valley Girl.

He also left out Peggy Sue Got Married and Fast Times at Ridgemont High

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by jayembee

He also left out Peggy Sue Got Married and Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Saw both two years ago. Reviews?

Valley Girl- Fun. Terrible, but fun no less.
Fast Times- Is there really anything that needs to be said? I used Goodbye Goodbye in a school project as a tribute. I love the film.
Peggy Sue- Sucked. Hated it.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by Clare2904

Another comment on The Great Beauty box, where are people putting the Blue Sticker Seems such a shame to ruin the picture on the box.

Garbage can.