The Criterion Collection

[Snicket]

One of my deep dark Criterion fantasies is that they will release the video anthology of all of M83's music videos.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by Snicket

One of my deep dark Criterion fantasies is that they will release the video anthology of all of M83's music videos.

okay, since you put out yours...

my "fantasty" (and that is a good word cause I don't think it would ever happen) would be Nirvana's Unplugged loaded with some worthy supplements.

Such a fantastic live album!

[The Great Owl]

If we're talking fantasy entries for potential Criterion music releases, then I'd like to see...

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars: The Motion Picture
This 1973 concert film is directed by D.A. Pennebaker, who is already on the Criterion map for Monterey Pop and The War Room. It's also worth the price of admission for the awesome performance of "Space Oddity."

Depeche Mode: 101
This 1989 film is, likewise, directed by D.A. Pennebaker. The footage of the handpicked fans on their bus trip following the tour was the inspiration for MTV's The Real World, which, for better or worse, is pretty much responsible for reality television across the board.

[hoytereden]

I'm currently watching A Matter of Life and Death. Has this been mentioned or hinted at as a future release? It and The 49th Parallel are high on my wish list of hoped-for future announcements.

[aes3728]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

I'm currently watching A Matter of Life and Death. Has this been mentioned or hinted at as a future release? It and The 49th Parallel are high on my wish list of hoped-for future announcements.

49th Parallel is already in the collection I do believe

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by aes3728

49th Parallel is already in the collection I do believe

Only as a DVD (and an LD before that). No Blu-ray yet.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by aes3728

49th Parallel is already in the collection I do believe

I own it. I meant as Blu releases.

[14728]

I'd like to see Criterion release a Foo Fighters anthology. They had tons of great videos!
Also, I think the Beasties concert film Awesome, I Fu*kin' Shot that would make for a great release! The multiple camera angles, extra concert footage, etc. would make for some great bonus material. Also, a bonus CD would be awesome!

[tisdivine]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

If we're talking fantasy entries for potential Criterion music releases, then I'd like to see...

Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars: The Motion Picture
This 1973 concert film is directed by D.A. Pennebaker, who is already on the Criterion map for Monterey Pop and The War Room. It's also worth the price of admission for the awesome performance of "Space Oddity."

Depeche Mode: 101
This 1989 film is, likewise, directed by D.A. Pennebaker. The footage of the handpicked fans on their bus trip following the tour was the inspiration for MTV's The Real World, which, for better or worse, is pretty much responsible for reality television across the board.

Yes X 1000 on Ziggy. That would be an AMAZINGLY OUTSTANDING announcement!

[aes3728]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

I own it. I meant as Blu releases.

Ah. My apologies

[StLouisRibs]

Who has forsaken the Criterion Sale gods? What have we done to deserve such torment?

[jmclick]

Originally Posted by StLouisRibs

Who has forsaken the Criterion Sale gods? What have we done to deserve such torment?

"Howsoever thou pursuest this sale, taint not thy mind nor let thy soul contrive against the Collection ought; leave it to heaven, and to those thorns that in its website lodge, to prick and sting it."

- Willie Shakespierre

[themoviefanatic]

Originally Posted by StLouisRibs

Who has forsaken the Criterion Sale gods? What have we done to deserve such torment?

have they been usually at the same point of the day?
Always thought they were around 1pm or so

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by Slikkbradd

have they been usually at the same point of the day?
Always thought they were around 1pm or so

I believe all former flash sales started at noon est, with the exception of one that started at 2pm.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by jmclick

"Howsoever thou pursuest this sale, taint not thy mind nor let thy soul contrive against the Collection ought; leave it to heaven, and to those thorns that in its website lodge, to prick and sting it."

- Willie Shakespierre

that is where the title "Leave Her to Heaven" came from, right? what Shakespeare is it?

[yoyokid8]

No sale
To Amazon I go!

[tisdivine]

I just bought An Autumn Afternoon and Ali: Fear Eats The Soul for $23 a piece. Im a prime member so no shipping. Not nearly as exciting as the Flash Sale but mehhh lol

[WonderWeasel]

I know it will never happen because the documentary wasn't popular enough, but I'd love to see 'Athens, GA: Inside Out', if just for R.E.M.'s cover of the Everly Brothers' 'Dream'.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

that is where the title "Leave Her to Heaven" came from, right? what Shakespeare is it?

It's a line from Shakespeare's Hamlet, and, yes, it is the line that inspired the title of Leave Her to Heaven.

If you do not have the outstanding Twilight Time Blu-ray of that film, then you'd better hurry up!

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

It's a line from Shakespeare's Hamlet, and, yes, it is the line that inspired the title of Leave Her to Heaven.

If you do not have the outstanding Twilight Time Blu-ray of that film, then you'd better hurry up!

I've got it! ..and I love it, too. I just did the Directors quiz yesterday and when 'Laura, Man With The Golden Arm, and (forgot the third)' came up, I kept typing in Stahl. Shame on me for not immediately knowing that Laura was Otto Preminger. but I was making the mental association w/ Gene Tierney and was trying to think of the director's name for LH2H... it is John Stahl. I wouldn't have been right, anyway, because I was typing Richard Stahl and then I tried Ronald Stahl.