The Criterion Collection

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by octagon

I've only been through Three Colors once and Red was pretty solidly my favorite but I have a feeling White might gain some ground over time.

White is my favorite, followed by Red. The ending of White wins it for me.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

Mine too , although on my first watch, my favorite was White.

To the question about barebones release it has to be The Organizer for me, really wasn't expecting such a great film, need to get more Monicelli in blu.

Oooh, that was another I really enjoyed, and was recommending to my friend who is doing a sociology PhD with a focus on socialism and labour unions.

[inderweltsein]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Still, those who have yet to watch the film will be pleasantly surprised to see how excellent it looks with the new 4K restoration. Absolutely beautiful!

It looks great, but it's a pity it is not as great as most of the non-US releases (because of the room for the extras), especially the Pathé one (that is probably the best one available video-wise ). But obviously, without comparison, you won't notice it at all, as the basis, the 4K restoration, is really great.

[CPinheiro]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Welcome!

It's interesting, when people say that Blue/White/Red is their favorite. I've been convinced that it tells a lot about the person which film they pick. I just have never been able to figure out WHAT it is saying.

Red is my favorite, btw.

Thanks!

I love the soundtrack so probably this is the main reason for me. Zbigniew Preisner and Kieslowski have done amazing stuff together, but Blue is their best imo. Fantastic soundtrack, perfect combination .

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by CPinheiro

Thanks!

I love the soundtrack so probably this is the main reason for me. Zbigniew Preisner and Kieslowski have done amazing stuff together, but Blue is their best imo. Fantastic soundtrack, perfect combination .

Yeah, I'll give you that for sure. I just watched Blue the other day for the first time in a while. Binoche's performance is really stunning. It's like she's just reaching through the screen and dragging you into her world.

Great film.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Don't get rid of your dvd. Not all the special features made the transition to blu.

Ugh. I HATE when that happens.

[Scottie]

La Dolce Vita truly gets better with each passing minute and with each subsequent viewing.

I cannot even fully express or begin to explain the film. There is a lot of depth to the story and many dimensions to Marcello's personality. It's definitely a film about leading an empty existence, but it feels much more richer.

Buy it. Buy it. Buy it.

[Gusto-Guus]

So, they're re-rrleasing 2001:A Space Odyssey in the UK. I think its the new 4k res version. It doesn't look like we Americans are getting it but I would sure pay the 18 dollars to watch it in IMAX.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Gusto-Guus

So, they're re-rrleasing 2001:A Space Odyssey in the UK. I think its the new 4k res version. It doesn't look like we Americans are getting it but I would sure pay the 18 dollars to watch it in IMAX.

I really do not know what I would do if I had the opportunity to see it on the big screen.

Here is the re-release trailer for those who have not yet seen it (goosebumps).

Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey Trailer - In cinemas 28 Nov | BFI release - YouTube

[The Great Owl]

Well, well... Curiosity killed the cat, or, in this case, the Great Owl.

I found out that the full version of Pier Paolo Pasolini's Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom is streaming on YouTube (in 720p), so I decided to see for myself what all of the fuss is about by watching the film earlier this evening.

I understood the general gist of Salò, and I get what might have been going through Pasolini's head while he made the film, but my name will be added to the list of those who have no desire ever to watch the movie again, let alone purchase it. I'm surprised that I even made it through this first and only viewing.

Aside from the allegories about fascism and the ability of unlimited power to corrupt, I found myself drawing parallels between the events depicted in Salò and present-day phenomenons in the good old U.S.A., particularly the "Bum Fights" videos that made the news about a decade ago, and the disturbing news reports about the illegal sex trade crimes that go on in cities that host the Super Bowl games. They say that it takes all kinds for the world to go 'round, but I'm pretty sure that the world could go 'round just fine on its own without certain types of people.

I was taken aback and disturbed by what I saw in the movie, but, more than anything, it left me with a overbearing feeling of sadness.

Although I did not personally find it to be enjoyable, I can understand why many fans of cinema hold Salò in such high regard. The movie had some artistic heavyweights at the helm, including the great Ennio Morricone.

It took me a while to realize it, but Paolo Bonacelli, who played The Duke in the film, recently starred as a priest in my favorite film of 2010, Anton Corbijn's The American.

I'm not particularly thrilled that I chose to venture down this particular Criterion side road, but I've got that experience behind me, and I can now close the door on the curiosity for good.

Since I happen to be having fun revisiting the Friday the 13th films in the box set this week (I'm about to watch Part VII later tonight), it did cross my mind that Salò could serve as an indictment of those of us who enjoy simple films like that by presenting us with a vision of what violence-as-entertainment is really like. I'll conveniently pretend that this never crossed my mind, though, and I'll go back to enjoying the Jason Voorhees campfire stories.

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by iScottie

La Dolce Vita truly gets better with each passing minute and with each subsequent viewing.

I cannot even fully express or begin to explain the film. There is a lot of depth to the story and many dimensions to Marcello's personality. It's definitely a film about leading an empty existence, but it feels much more richer.

Buy it. Buy it. Buy it.

I have not seen it for at least 2 decades. I'm setting Saturday night aside to watch it.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Brad1963

I have not seen it for at least 2 decades. I'm setting Saturday night aside to watch it.

I watched it for the first time this past June and I noticed many things that I did not initially pick up on. It actually felt like I was watching it for the first time.

Have fun watching it. It will surely not disappoint.

[Fellini912]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Well, my telephone rang it would not stop
It’s President Kennedy callin’ me up
He said, “My friend, Bob, what do we need to make the country grow?”
I said, “My friend, John, Brigitte Bardot, Anita Ekberg,Sophia Loren”

After 12 hours of work, I had time to purchase La Dolce Vita for 30 dollars (which includes tax).

I have a question, does B and N have some discount for blu-rays on release day? I remember paying the same amount for Persona on day of release. I never see it advertised at that price.

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

bump

shell? owl? fellini? jay? anybody? who can I help out today?

Thanks BW, I have been at work pretty much the whole day. Now, I will enjoy this film later on tonight.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by Fellini912

After 12 hours of work, I had time to purchase La Dolce Vita for 30 dollars (which includes tax).

I have a question, does B and N have some discount for blu-rays on release day? I remember paying the same amount for Persona on day of release. I never see it advertised at that price.



Thanks BW, I have been at work pretty much the whole day. Now, I will enjoy this film later on tonight.

I believe there is a thread in the deals section regarding a 30% all blu-ray sale currently going on at B&N. Sounds like you got in on that.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Fellini912

I have a question, does B and N have some discount for blu-rays on release day? I remember paying the same amount for Persona on day of release. I never see it advertised at that price.

Barnes & Noble used to discount new Criterion releases by 10%, but I do not see that anymore. They may have changed things around this year, but I usually pay more than $30 for a Day One purchase, even with my membership.

EDIT: Nevermind. I just saw shadedpain4's post.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Well, well... Curiosity killed the cat, or, in this case, the Great Owl.

I found out that the full version of Pier Paolo Pasolini's Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom is streaming on YouTube (in 720p), so I decided to see for myself what all of the fuss is about by watching the film earlier this evening.

I understood the general gist of Salò, and I get what might have been going through Pasolini's head while he made the film, but my name will be added to the list of those who have no desire ever to watch the movie again, let alone purchase it. I'm surprised that I even made it through this first and only viewing.

Aside from the allegories about fascism and the ability of unlimited power to corrupt, I found myself drawing parallels between the events depicted in Salò and present-day phenomenons in the good old U.S.A., particularly the "Bum Fights" videos that made the news about a decade ago, and the disturbing news reports about the illegal sex trade crimes that go on in cities that host the Super Bowl games. They say that it takes all kinds for the world to go 'round, but I'm pretty sure that the world could go 'round just fine on its own without certain types of people.

I was taken aback and disturbed by what I saw in the movie, but, more than anything, it left me with a overbearing feeling of sadness.

Although I did not personally find it to be enjoyable, I can understand why many fans of cinema hold Salò in such high regard. The movie had some artistic heavyweights at the helm, including the great Ennio Morricone.

It took me a while to realize it, but Paolo Bonacelli, who played The Duke in the film, recently starred as a priest in my favorite film of 2010, Anton Corbijn's The American.

I'm not particularly thrilled that I chose to venture down this particular Criterion side road, but I've got that experience behind me, and I can now close the door on the curiosity for good.

Since I happen to be having fun revisiting the Friday the 13th films in the box set this week (I'm about to watch Part VII later tonight), it did cross my mind that Salò could serve as an indictment of those of us who enjoy simple films like that by presenting us with a vision of what violence-as-entertainment is really like. I'll conveniently pretend that this never crossed my mind, though, and I'll go back to enjoying the Jason Voorhees campfire stories.

I'm on that list too. Other than the gross-out factor I found Aldo Valetti (the President) to be one of the creepiest looking guys I've ever seen. Also in the cast was Caterina Boretto (Signora Castelli) who played Gulietta's elegant but icy mother in Juliet of the Spirits.

[RojD]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I really do not know what I would do if I had the opportunity to see it on the big screen.

Here is the re-release trailer for those who have not yet seen it (goosebumps).

Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey Trailer - In cinemas 28 Nov | BFI release - YouTube

It played in a theater here one night last year, and I saw it for the first time since I was too little in 1968. I was awed at the sheer power of the cinema in this film. I'm not one to throw around the work "masterpiece" too liberally (I do toss out the occasional "classic"), but 2001 really is a masterpiece. A life experience on the big screen. What is wrong with the business model here in the US that keeps 4K restorations of films like this out of cinemas when the Brits and other Europeans get to see them?

[jw007]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Well, well... Curiosity killed the cat, or, in this case, the Great Owl.

I found out that the full version of Pier Paolo Pasolini's Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom is streaming on YouTube (in 720p), so I decided to see for myself what all of the fuss is about by watching the film earlier this evening.

I understood the general gist of Salò, and I get what might have been going through Pasolini's head while he made the film, but my name will be added to the list of those who have no desire ever to watch the movie again, let alone purchase it. I'm surprised that I even made it through this first and only viewing.

This is still the only movie I'm afraid to watch.

I've been stigmatized by the horrors and disgust behind this film.

How can a movie have such great powers that we fear it!

Well, I fear Salò.

Should I face my fears like The Great Owl did and suffer the consequences or avoid being traumatized and damaged for life?

This is the great question in life.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by jw007

This is still the only movie I'm afraid to watch.

I've been stigmatized by the horrors and disgust behind this film.

How can a movie have such great powers that we fear it!

Well, I fear Salò.

Should I face my fears like The Great Owl did and suffer the consequences or avoid being traumatized and damaged for life?

This is the great question in life.

You have nothing to lose but the last meal you ate!

[jw007]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

You have nothing to lose but the last meal you ate!

Then I'll be sure to watch this while fasting, if such a day ever comes.