The Criterion Collection

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Kolm14

I think I've hit my first serious crossroad in what to pick up next. Can anyone recommend any films that aren't in my wish list to check out?

http://www.criterion.com/my_criterio...m14/collection

12 Angry Men
Certified Copy
Chungking Express (OOP)
Close-Up
The Double Life Of Veronique
Down By Law
L'Eclisse
Fish Tank
The Great Beauty
La Haine
The Hidden Fortress
Insignificance
Late Spring
Like Someone In Love
Lonesome
La Notte
Red River
Tokyo Story
Traffic

[bstv69]

Hey this is via reddit user /u/rhfan212 (who has constantly gotten these B&N deals right) as he said earlier the sale is going to be July 1st. He just uploaded this picture to confirm. So looks like it is a week earlier than this thread reported and was expecting
http://i.imgur.com/Cl0lLYo.jpg

If you guys are not already subscribed the criterion subreddit is pretty good

[jrsl76]

Dammit. Ends 1 day before The Big Chill is released.

[bstv69]

Has anyone bought from the store in Ocala, FL and been able to stack coupons during the Criterion 50% off sale. Thank you

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by jrsl76

Dammit. Ends 1 day before The Big Chill is released.

You never know; they might extend it a week. I believe they did exactly that last November, which made the Zatoichi Box available for the sale.

[aes3728]

Originally Posted by jayembee

You never know; they might extend it a week. I believe they did exactly that last November, which made the Zatoichi Box available for the sale.

And last Summer they didnt push the date of the sale back, but brought The Devil's Backbone out for purchase a week early so it was included in sale.

[Snicket]

Originally Posted by bstv69

Hey this is via reddit user /u/rhfan212 (who has constantly gotten these B&N deals right) as he said earlier the sale is going to be July 1st. He just uploaded this picture to confirm. So looks like it is a week earlier than this thread reported and was expecting
http://i.imgur.com/Cl0lLYo.jpg

If you guys are not already subscribed the criterion subreddit is pretty good

Has it ever been called "the Criterion Collection Sale"? I thought it was always the art house sale. Unless it's named differently in November.

[bstv69]

Originally Posted by Snicket

Has it ever been called "the Criterion Collection Sale"? I thought it was always the art house sale. Unless it's named differently in November.

Not sure, but apparently they may also be allowing the use of coupons, but more on that as the sale date nears

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by Woodsy

When looking over the Criterion BD releases, I realized I have ZERO Bergman films! I must remedy this in the coming sale. Can you guys recommend your top 3 Bergman releases?

Persona
Fanny & Alexander
Summer Interlude

Just in terms of what's available on Blu-ray.

[brandon_260]

After watching The Music Room yesterday, I decided to continue on with countries where my knowledge of their cinema is limited or non-existent. I reached into my WCP boxset for Dry Summer today and it's now my favorite of the three from the collection that I have watched. It's a fairly simple tale, but told with such elegance. Ali Uğur's camera is majestic and very forward thinking for the period. What's most striking about the film is Erol Taş' performance. The commitment to such a vile, evil, selfish character is really stirring. I'm definitely eager to see what else Metin Erksan's filmography has to offer.

[thebard]

Originally Posted by Woodsy

When looking over the Criterion BD releases, I realized I have ZERO Bergman films! I must remedy this in the coming sale. Can you guys recommend your top 3 Bergman releases?

I found Wild Strawberries to be very accessible, and a good "starter" film for Bergman.

[SpiderBaby]

Pro-B, Judex review coming?.

[Scottie]

Well, my emotions are in an uproar after watching Umberto D. It's such a powerful film in the sense that it is incredibly depressing yet reaffirming about life.

Can anybody recommend me films similar to this? I also love It's A Wonderful Life and Wild Strawberries where we're shown the hurt and sadness of the main character before being shown the beauty of life.

Thank you!

[Rich Pure Doom]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Well, my emotions are in an uproar after watching Umberto D. It's such a powerful film in the sense that it is incredibly depressing yet reaffirming about life.

Can anybody recommend me films similar to this? I also love It's A Wonderful Life and Wild Strawberries where we're shown the hurt and sadness of the main character before being shown the beauty of life.

Thank you!

Obvious ones would be Bicycle Thief and Au Hazard Balthasar but you've probably already seen those. BTW, I love Umberto D as well.

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Well, my emotions are in an uproar after watching Umberto D. It's such a powerful film in the sense that it is incredibly depressing yet reaffirming about life.

Can anybody recommend me films similar to this? I also love It's A Wonderful Life and Wild Strawberries where we're shown the hurt and sadness of the main character before being shown the beauty of life.

Thank you!

You seen The Bicycle Thieves?

[Clare2904]

Another "depressing" but fantastic film is Grave of The Fireflies (non-Criterion)

[Woodsy]

Thanks for all the Bergman recommendations you guys! Much appreciated.

[GoldMotel]

Just bought Fantastic Mr. Fox and In the Mood for Love at B&N to take advantage of their sale.

ITMFL will be a first time view for me. I love Wong Kar-Wai, so I'm excited.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Well, my emotions are in an uproar after watching Umberto D. It's such a powerful film in the sense that it is incredibly depressing yet reaffirming about life.

Can anybody recommend me films similar to this? I also love It's A Wonderful Life and Wild Strawberries where we're shown the hurt and sadness of the main character before being shown the beauty of life.

Thank you!

I'm going to switch it up and give you novel recommendations:

A House for Mr. Biswas
The Adventures of Augie March
Henderson the Rain King

[hoytereden]

The topic of Bergman and my own fondness for Harriet Andersson makes me hope for an upgrade of Sawdust and Tinsel.