The Criterion Collection

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by Infernal King

That was actually per Lynch's mandate. He didn't want anyone watching select scenes from his film. It was either watch the entire thing from start to finish or don't watch it at all.

I've never heard if the German blu is also like that. I'll have to check.

[jmcy2k]

Was The New World confirmed by Criterion formally, or are posters running with interpretations of the cartoon as "confirmation"?

[demonknight]

You know what I'd love? Some of the Sony Pictures Classics catalog from the mid-to-late '90s. Some gems in there:
-Living in Oblivion
-SLC Punk!
-Welcome to the Dollhouse

[PowellPressburger]

I'm hoping After Hours is part of todays announcements.

[bstv69]

Sorry to detract from the monthly announcement talk. But I just finished a double header of Bottle Rocket and Rushmore. I thought Bottle Rocket was amazing I absolutely love the film but I cannot say the same for Rushmore. I felt that Rushmore just kind of dragged along and the humor was not as prevalent as it was in Bottle Rocket. My questions are what does everyone see in Rushmore, it really didn't do it for me and then based on my love of Bottle Rocket and really enjoying Moonrise Kingdom, Grand Budapest Hotel, and Royal Tennebaums where do Life Aquatic and Darjeeling Limited stand. Thanks

[sjconstable]

Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

Thanks, I was wondering, but never did any research on it. And I can see him saying that... sounds like him. Wonder if he'd ask Criterion to do the same if they do a release.

He did for Eraserhead so yes, he would.

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by sjconstable

He did for Eraserhead so yes, he would.

I haven't picked up Eraserhead, so thanks for filling me in.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by bstv69

Sorry to detract from the monthly announcement talk. But I just finished a double header of Bottle Rocket and Rushmore. I thought Bottle Rocket was amazing I absolutely love the film but I cannot say the same for Rushmore. I felt that Rushmore just kind of dragged along and the humor was not as prevalent as it was in Bottle Rocket. My questions are what does everyone see in Rushmore, it really didn't do it for me and then based on my love of Bottle Rocket and really enjoying Moonrise Kingdom, Grand Budapest Hotel, and Royal Tennebaums where do Life Aquatic and Darjeeling Limited stand. Thanks

I love Rushmore but was bored by Bottle Rocket myself. That said, having not seen Grand Budapest, Life Aquatic just beats out Rushmore as my favorite Wes Anderson. Darjeeling Limited is lower spectrum, but the short film preceding it is quite possibly his best work. You didn't ask, but (to me) Fantastic Mr. Fox really sucks.

Ranking for features:
1. The Life Aquatic
2. Rushmore
3. The Royal Tenenbaums
4. Moonrise Kingdom
5. The Darjeeling Limited
6. Bottle Rocket
7. Fantastic Mr. Fox

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Not necessarily Criterion-related, but some might be interested.

Louis Jourdan passed away this weekend at the age of 93. Jourdan starred in Letter from an Unknown Woman, Octopussy, Swamp Thing, Gigi, and several others.

"Spend the money quickly, Mr. Bond."

[Show spoiler]

I'll always Remember him as Count Dracula from the outstanding TV film of the same name.
RIP

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

Ok, my wishes for this announcement... all are new to Criterion I think.

Boyhood
The Fisher King
Leaving Las Vegas
Midnight Cowboy
Mulholland Drive
Wild at Heart

Here's hoping!!

Wild at Heart is a definite "no". Twilight Time released it on Blu-ray Last April, and their exclusivity window doesn't end until April 2017 (even though it's OOP). And Kino Lorber Studio Classics will be releasing it on DVD in late April of this year.

[PowellPressburger]

I was just thinking it is partly a holiday today I hope they don't delay it till Tuesday

[Rich Pure Doom]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I was just thinking it is partly a holiday today I hope they don't delay it till Tuesday

It will likely be tomorrow.

[hoytereden]

I was at Costco last Saturday and (a) was surprised to see about 10 different Criterion titles and (b) Tess in a regular case. It looked odd not being in a Digipak.

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by jayembee

Wild at Heart is a definite "no". Twilight Time released it on Blu-ray Last April, and their exclusivity window doesn't end until April 2017 (even though it's OOP). And Kino Lorber Studio Classics will be releasing it on DVD in late April of this year.

I forgot about the Twilight Time release... and therefore didn't get one of the limited 3000 copies. It'd be nice if Criterion could get it in 2017, for a release later.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

I couldn't resist

ha ha!! good one, Polaroid!!

[mrjohnnyb]

Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

I forgot about the Twilight Time release... and therefore didn't get one of the limited 3000 copies. It'd be nice if Criterion could get it in 2017, for a release later.

Don't forget that there is a region-free German import that is currently selling rather cheaply.

Link:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Wild-...Blu-ray/13694/

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Not necessarily Criterion-related, but some might be interested.

Louis Jourdan passed away this weekend at the age of 93. Jourdan starred in Letter from an Unknown Woman, Octopussy, Swamp Thing, Gigi, and several others.

"Spend the money quickly, Mr. Bond."

Letter From an Unknown Woman is a fantastic movie. I was surprised that it was the highest ranking Ophuls film on that list we were talking about a week ago. It is available via Olive Films blu-ray.

[bwdowiak]

anyone recognize the song in used in TurboTax's new commercial?

TurboTax 2015 Commercial "Wedding" - TurboTax TV Ad (Official :60) - YouTube

[bstv69]

Originally Posted by demonknight

I love Rushmore but was bored by Bottle Rocket myself. That said, having not seen Grand Budapest, Life Aquatic just beats out Rushmore as my favorite Wes Anderson. Darjeeling Limited is lower spectrum, but the short film preceding it is quite possibly his best work. You didn't ask, but (to me) Fantastic Mr. Fox really sucks.

Ranking for features:
1. The Life Aquatic
2. Rushmore
3. The Royal Tenenbaums
4. Moonrise Kingdom
5. The Darjeeling Limited
6. Bottle Rocket
7. Fantastic Mr. Fox

Thanks, Ill definitely check out Life Aquatic. See I don't get how more people are not fans of Bottle Rocket, I thought it was hilarious and just all around perfect. It reminded me of Napoleon Dynamite meets Wedding Crashers, with that midwest America dry humor feel, but the constant amazing quotes that are delivered perfectly.

[mrjohnnyb]

Originally Posted by bstv69

Thanks, Ill definitely check out Life Aquatic. See I don't get how more people are not fans of Bottle Rocket, I thought it was hilarious and just all around perfect. It reminded me of Napoleon Dynamite meets Wedding Crashers, with that midwest America dry humor feel, but the constant amazing quotes that are delivered perfectly.

Plus a great performance by James Caan and the Brothers Wilson to boot!