The Criterion Collection

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

While listening to Taylor Swift via headphones, I imagine.

When I watch Bergman films I usually sit up and there are no distractions or snacks. With lighter films I'll sprawl out on the coach.

[SammyJankis]

I haven't purchased a Criterion title since the last sale. So, this will be one gigantic haul. I don't end up making lists when these things happen. I just go in, get one of those baskets, and just grab every title I want. Oh, my wallet will be hurting. But I look forward to it.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

When I watch Bergman films I usually sit up and there are no distractions or snacks. With lighter films I'll sprawl out on the coach.

I always put the iPhone away and turn off all of the lights in my apartment when I'm watching a movie, especially if I'm seeing a movie for the first time. After the movie is over, though, I like to play it again with the commentary track as background noise while I surf the web with my laptop.

Bergman movies are quite demanding when it comes to giving one's full attention to the screen. I've never seen one of his films in a theater, but I'd love to.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I always put the iPhone away and turn off all of the lights in my apartment when I'm watching a movie, especially if I'm seeing a movie for the first time. After the movie is over, though, I like to play it again with the commentary track as background noise while I surf the web with my laptop.

Bergman movies are quite demanding when it comes to giving one's full attention to the screen. I've never seen one of his films in a theater, but I'd love to.

I'll never understand how some people can watch a film and post here at the same time.

[The Great Owl]

Other Criterion fans may find this of interest...

Right now, I'm reading Caligari's Children: The Film As Tale Of Terror by S. S. Prawer after finding a used hardcover for a whopping two dollars on Amazon.



Caligari's Children discusses horror cinema up to 1980 and how the movies were influenced from previous "media" incarnations (novels, 19th century theatrical plays, 19th century theater light-and-effects shows, etc.).

I'm only on the first section, but here are the Criterion films that have been mentioned so far...

Vampyr
Eyes Without a Face
The Uninvited
Rosemary's Baby
Kwaidan
Onibaba
Island of Lost Souls
Wild Strawberries
The Seventh Seal
Persona
Godzilla
The Phantom Carriage

The discussion of the fantastical imagery of the Bergman films was a surprise at first, but I like how the author incorporates the films into the theme. Persona is described as a vampire film of sorts, and I like that idea.

[stvn1974]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'll never understand how some people can watch a film and post here at the same time.

I have to have complete darkness and quiet. I can listen to music and do other things but with films and TV shows they get my complete attention.

[wonkavision]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'll never understand how some people can watch a film and post here at the same time.

Me either. My sister does it (not on this site) and I just ignore her and lose myself in the film. Then either in the middle of the film or at the end, she then asks me what the film was about. I ignore her again too.

[brandon_260]

Spent my morning with Hearts and Minds. I can see this being one that many people won't want to watch more than once. It's really a grim experience. That being said, it should be required viewing, especially for those who weren't old enough/born during the time of the Vietnam war (like myself). It's educational, but never dry, and presents the material in a very blunt fashion.

[JeffTheMovieGuy]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'll never understand how some people can watch a film and post here at the same time.

I have only one HDMI cable so its like I have to dedicate my time to one or the other.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by JeffTheMovieGuy

I have only one HDMI cable so its like I have to dedicate my time to one or the other.

wait.. I don't get it.

why would you need an HDMI cable to have your computer open and be accessing the net?

[Polaroid]

AK 100 arrived today - its BIG lol, I did have a shelf for it but it doesn't fit :P

But wow its incredible, even if the are DVD's the packaging is incredible - got a few of the films on Bluray so got this more for the OOP side of it and plus its a brilliant director.

Also can watch some of the DVDs I don't own the book is beautiful too - weird size but amazing

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'll never understand how some people can watch a film and post here at the same time.

Laptop? Tablet? Phone? etc etc :P

[GxyExpress999]

People actually watch films on a mobile device!?

David Lynch on iPhone - YouTube

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

AK 100 arrived today - its BIG lol, I did have a shelf for it but it doesn't fit :P

But wow its incredible, even if the are DVD's the packaging is incredible - got a few of the films on Bluray so got this more for the OOP side of it and plus its a brilliant director.

Also can watch some of the DVDs I don't own the book is beautiful too - weird size but amazing

I could never pull the trigger on that set (even when in print) for the price, just to get dvds i'd be waiting to get upgraded. I was, however, happy to pick up the book a few weeks ago when i found someone selling an unopened copy on Amazon for $20.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

I could never pull the trigger on that set (even when in print) for the price, just to get dvds i'd be waiting to get upgraded. I was, however, happy to pick up the book a few weeks ago when i found someone selling an unopened copy on Amazon for $20.

Ah that's fair enough, was a huge price for DVDs but it's an awesome set, and glad I have in collection.

Originally Posted by GxyExpress999

People actually watch films on a mobile device!?

David Lynch on iPhone - YouTube

Also, I meant laptop, mobile etc to post on here, film on big screen

[ultlife2013]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Ah that's fair enough, was a huge price for DVDs but it's an awesome set, and glad I have in collection.



Also, I meant laptop, mobile etc to post on here, film on big screen

That's a good answer, you actually value your movies at a high level. If you ever would want to post pictures of your collection, I would really be interested to see it.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by ultlife2013

That's a good answer, you actually value your movies at a high level. If you ever would want to post pictures of your collection, I would really be interested to see it.

Thanks - Films are my favourite thing and the amount of work gone into Criterion releases is mind blowing and they deserve so much respect.

I posted a pic recently, but got loads on way in post so will update soon .

[GxyExpress999]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Also, I meant laptop, mobile etc to post on here, film on big screen

I didn't mean you but people in general.

[jacobb1313]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

I could never pull the trigger on that set (even when in print) for the price, just to get dvds i'd be waiting to get upgraded.

I sprang on it at a good price, and I'm swapping any Kurosawa blu-ray upgrades into the dvd cases. I love it. The set itself will never grow old. Although I do have an awkward place to the right of the set on my shelf for Dersu Uzala, The Quiet Duel, Criterion Ran, Rhapsody in August and Dreams. No good way to make that work.

[blu-bry]

Originally Posted by smoss469

All I can say is, Rififi was awesome. I think at face value it's an excellent movie, no in depth analysis needed!

I recommend that movie to so many people, I should just get one of those sandwich board signs that says "Watch Rififi - You'll like it!"