The Criterion Collection

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by rock, stone

While I'm certainly not interested in arguing (especially with that tone), was the end of Season 2 even supposed to close out the story?

Whether it was intended to or not, I can't say. But I think it works as such.

And I apologize for my tone. I did not intend it to sound the way it apparently did. It's just that I find too often that people get bothered by the way things end if it's not wrapped up in a nice bow.

My interpretation of the White Lodge/Black Lodge dichotomy is that they are the same place, and which one you end up in depends on what kind of baggage you bring with you. I see the show's ending as exemplifying that exact point, with each viewer bringing their own "baggage" into deciding exactly what happened, and thus making it the right sort of ending. A typical sort of ending, in which everything is explained in detail just wouldn't be appropriate.

And with that, I cease talking about this off-topic subject.

[Cocophone]

Originally Posted by octagon

Two words: Charley Varrick

I would be thrilled if Universal ever dusted it off (even a half-assed effort by Uni would blow away the absolutely horrible DVD) and positively giddy if it ever got a spine number.

I remember seeing Charley Varrick at the drive-in with my parents.

[starman15317]

I watched Repo Man for the first time today and to be honest, I kind of have a hard time figuring out why Criterion choose to release it. It just doesn't seem like Criterion material (then again, maybe I'm wrong).

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

+1

It's sentimental as hell, but it never borders on the schlock that Hallström has pumped out since. So much of the film resonated with me. I remember one shot really getting to me..

[Show spoiler]

And of course that final shot of the two sleeping on the couch..

The film captures the life of a child in an unfamiliar setting well. I especially enjoy all of the eccentric characters spread about the town.

Ah, now I feel like watching it again. I'm such a sucker for a coming-of-age flick.

Me too.

Hard to believe that Anton Granzelius (Ingemar) just turned 40!

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

I think my two favorite coming-of-age films in the Collection are The 400 Blows and My Life As a Dog. The latter doesn't get mentioned often here but I think it's great. I always feel better after seeing it. The boy is so resilient and no matter what life throws at him always muses that "It could have been worse......."

The 400 Blows is another excellent coming-of-age film. Words can't express how much I enjoy it. It's in my Top 100 of all time (if my list existed).

I still have MLAAD to watch, so I'm definitely looking forward to it.

Originally Posted by starman15317

I watched Repo Man for the first time today and to be honest, I kind of have a hard time figuring out why Criterion choose to release it. It just doesn't seem like Criterion material (then again, maybe I'm wrong).

I wasn't a big fan of it, either.

It's in the collection because Criterion likes to put out cult films.

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

Me too.

Hard to believe that Anton Granzelius (Ingemar) just turned 40!

Just looked him up. Aside from the hairline, he doesn't look that different.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Just looked him up. Aside from the hairline, he doesn't look that different.

I thought the same thing. Saga (Melinda Kinnaman) growed-up nice.

[jw007]

jayembee: thanks for all the comments on the show...

so are you a jim jarmusch fan by any chance? if so, are you excited about the new film "only lovers left alive"? its the next movie i'm seeing here when it comes out in a week.

[Joe Dalek]

Stopped at DVD Planet to browse and noticed some Criterion Blu-rays on sale. Below are the titles that are at or near 50% off. Looks like they are mostly Japanese catalog titles, but if you're looking to fill out your collection before the next big B&N sale there might be something of interest.

$14.99
Three Outlaw Samurai
Gate of Hell

$15.49
Ballad of Narayama
The Makioka Sisters

$16.64
Blue is The Warmest Color

$19.88
The Last Emperor
High & Low
House
Tokyo Drifter
Pale Flower
Harold & Maude
Kuroneko
Broadcast News
Badlands
Branded To Kill
Something Wild
The Ice Storm
Still Walking
The Life of Oharu

$20.22
Quadrophenia

$20.36
In The Realm of the Senses
Rashomon

$20.85
Tokyo Story
Nashville

$21.11
Gimme Shelter

$21.72
Godzilla

[mrjohnnyb]

Originally Posted by starman15317

I watched Repo Man for the first time today and to be honest, I kind of have a hard time figuring out why Criterion choose to release it. It just doesn't seem like Criterion material (then again, maybe I'm wrong).

I am a fan of Repo Man, but I will admit, that it is not for everybody.

I can say this:

It is a film that I seem to appreciate more after each subsequent viewing.

It stars Harry Dean Stanton. He seems to be in a lot of Criterion Collection films: Paris, Texas, The Last Temptation of Christ, Two-Lane Blacktop, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and Wise Blood to name a few.

There are elements of the film that pay homage to other Criterion films, in particular, Kiss Me Deadly.

[Joe Dalek]

Originally Posted by starman15317

I watched Repo Man for the first time today and to be honest, I kind of have a hard time figuring out why Criterion choose to release it. It just doesn't seem like Criterion material (then again, maybe I'm wrong).

There is no such thing as "Criterion material." It's all down to Criterion's subjective taste. If they were more narrow-minded, we'd need more labels to fill in the gaps who wouldn't do nearly as good a job.

[TheMangyMoose]

Repo Man might not be for everyone but it's worthy of a Criterion release IMO. It has it all - comedy, action, suspense, sci-fi, and a classic soundtrack. The transfer is fantastic.

[zkirkland]

I had to jump on Godzilla at 19.99. I hope it's worth the blind buy.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by jw007

jayembee: thanks for all the comments on the show...

so are you a jim jarmusch fan by any chance? if so, are you excited about the new film "only lovers left alive"? its the next movie i'm seeing here when it comes out in a week.

I don't know if I think of myself as a Jim Jarmusch fan, but I have liked the films of his I've seen. I'm definitely interested in Only Lovers Left Alive, though. How could I not? Tom Hiddleston? Tilda Swinton? John Hurt? Vampires?

[jw007]

Originally Posted by jayembee

I don't know if I think of myself as a Jim Jarmusch fan, but I have liked the films of his I've seen. I'm definitely interested in Only Lovers Left Alive, though. How could I not? Tom Hiddleston? Tilda Swinton? John Hurt? Vampires?

[Oblivion138]

Originally Posted by TheMangyMoose

Repo Man might not be for everyone but it's worthy of a Criterion release IMO. It has it all - comedy, action, suspense, sci-fi, and a classic soundtrack. The transfer is fantastic.

Agreed. Frankly, I think it's pretty much "typical Criterion," if such a thing exists. It's quirky, outside-the-mainstream, full of cultural references (much in the same way many Jarmusch films are)...it's just the kind of cult film that Criterion has a soft spot for.

It's also the only Alex Cox movie I really love. Much better than Sid and Nancy, which Criterion released on both LaserDisc and DVD. I probably should revisit Walker, though (another Cox film Criterion released on DVD). I had a mixed reaction when I saw it back in the day.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by zkirkland

I had to jump on Godzilla at 19.99. I hope it's worth the blind buy.

Godzilla is one of the greatest titles in the Collection. You will not be disappointed. The commentary tracks are pretty amazing for both versions of the film.

[Polaroid]

Got I Married a Witch for £10 - not sure if I'll like it, not big on comedies, but something about it appeals to me haha - shame it lacks special features...

Excited to see the special effects and how they are used though

[JHas]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

It stars Harry Dean Stanton. He seems to be in a lot of Criterion Collection films: Paris, Texas, The Last Temptation of Christ, Two-Lane Blacktop, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and Wise Blood to name a few.

I completely forgot HDS was in Two-Lane Blacktop. I'm kicking myself that I could forget a scene from one of my favorite films that has two of my favorite actors in it! (HDS and Warren Oates)

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

It stars Harry Dean Stanton. He seems to be in a lot of Criterion Collection films: Paris, Texas, The Last Temptation of Christ, Two-Lane Blacktop, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and Wise Blood to name a few.

There are elements of the film that pay homage to other Criterion films, in particular, Kiss Me Deadly.

Funny you mentioned this, found this earlier lol

http://www.criterion.com/lists/121626-hds