The Criterion Collection

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by Yami

I'd love a comprehensive Blu-Ray set for Varda a la Rohmer, like the Tout(e) Varda DVD set.

I got Tout(e) Varda over Xmas. It's a beautiful box-set, with even the supplements all featuring subtitles for English-language audiences too, which is rare for French box-sets. It's a shame that it isnt available on Blu-ray, but I'm happy with the DVDs.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by jmclick

Not at all! It will never happen, but I've been praying for them to release The Last Flight as one of their Warner pre-code selections! Maybe we should suggest they release The Last Boxset ...?

Aha, one of your David Manners films! I like it too. Fascinating film about the "Lost Generation." I'm a fan of Richard Barthelmess' early '30s films like this one, Heros For Sale, The Finger Points, etc.

[filmmusic]

Wishlist for tomorrow (not including upgrades):

The Age of Innocence
Cyrano (1990)
Indochine
Farewell to my Concubine
Raise the Red Lantern
Death in Venice
Tree of Life (yes, yes, yes, I know....)

Of course, nothing will happen of these, not even in 2-3 years I assume, because i have bad luck..

[HothEnergies]

Originally Posted by StLouisRibs

Er, the film's supposed to look very blue. The blue is meant to be the dominant color.

I agree, though I don't think EVERYTHING is supposed to look Blue (and it doesn't, even on the Criterion disc). Blue is used for the most part to symbolize her past (or whatever other theme you want to insert here, ie. regret, loss, etc) and is used very specifically in the film (almost Too specifically, maybe too on the nose).

It's just interesting cuz growing up with the Miramax discs I always thought she was bravely and successfully moving past the accident and the criterion transfer makes it very obvious she is still haunted by it. I just wonder which is the "correct" look of the film (ie. How it appeared at the 1993 Venice film festival).

[dumb_dutchman]

I wouldn't mind if Criterion announced their own Dreyer Box Set (with all the BFI stuff + Vampyr) before the BFI set is released.

[ShellOilJunior]

If you're region free it's a requirement to post the other regions' offerings.

[Roninblues]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

Wishlist for tomorrow (not including upgrades):

The Age of Innocence
Cyrano (1990)
Indochine
Farewell to my Concubine
Raise the Red Lantern
Death in Venice
Tree of Life (yes, yes, yes, I know....)

Of course, nothing will happen of these, not even in 2-3 years I assume, because i have bad luck..

Middle 3 would be a quick order if presented.

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

I'll help out.

(Can be had in a much cheaper double pack at CDJapan with the 4K Remaster disc of Groundhog Day.)
All the others it'd be better for a Criterion release.

Yeah, I know.
But i would love a Criterion release possibly with some extras, and not a hideous-photoshopped cover.

[demonknight]

I'll throw my guesses for tomorrow into the ring...
-After Hours
-Dead Ringers
-The Long Good Friday
-Moonrise Kingdom
-Schizopolis

[CriterionBlues]

Originally Posted by gr451

Criterion pls:

YES. And while they're at it, how about toughening up on the Studio Canal negotiations? I cannot imagine that this has worked out as planned for anyone, especially the Melville estate.

[Scottie]

I can't imagine Two Days, One Night not being announced tomorrow.

Also, what is the consensus regarding Burroughs: The Movie? August?

[Scottie]

Any ideas what film this is?

[Martin_31]

Originally Posted by dwk

Criterion has the Lady Snowblood films and is releasing them iTunes on May 5th.

I wonder if Criterion will release these on Blu-ray. It would be awesome if they released them in a boxset like Zatoichi.

[thismightbezach]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Any ideas what film this is?

Rocco and His Brothers

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

I'll help. If you're multi-region capable though then these're the ones to go for. If not, I don't know how I'd be so patient.

I'm not region free (by choice, because I'm already spending too much money on Blu-rays).

I have the Italian region free Blu-ray of Gilda and it looks great, but I'd like a Criterion edition with extras extras extras!

I also own the region free French Pathe edition of Le Samouraï, and, quite frankly, the picture quality of that disc sucks so hard that its lips have friction burns on them.

The old Criterion DVD of Le Samouraï is the way to go for now, but I want a suitable upgrade to Blu-ray via Criterion as well.

[natureboy]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I also own the region free French Pathe edition of Le Samouraï, and, quite frankly, the picture quality of that disc sucks so hard that its lips have friction burns on them.

The old Criterion DVD of Le Samouraï is the way to go for now, but I want a suitable upgrade to Blu-ray via Criterion as well.

I had also heard this about the French blu. It doesn't have English subs either, correct?

[lordmorpheus72]

Afternoon all.. been a while but popping back in and hope to get back in the swing of things. Not going to speculate about tomorrow's annoucement, but want to say how happy I am about my recent additions.

My awesome wife and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary this week and she got me three Criterions! I got Eating Raoul, Two-Lane Blacktop, and Odd Man Out! Super excited about all of these and can't wait to watch.... though my wife said she wants to watch them with me, so not watching tonight. But hey, it's awesome that she got them!

[dwk]

Originally Posted by Martin_31

I wonder if Criterion will release these on Blu-ray. It would be awesome if they released them in a boxset like Zatoichi.

I'm pretty sure they'll release these on Blu. I hope they decide to do a big Kazuo Koike adaptation box set with Lady Snowblood 1&2, Hanzo the Razor 1-3, and Lone Wolf and Cub 1-6 (if they have these.)

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by thismightbezach

Rocco and His Brothers

Positive? That means it will be coming.

[Roninblues]

Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

My awesome wife and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary this week and she got me three Criterions! I got Eating Raoul, Two-Lane Blacktop, and Odd Man Out! Super excited about all of these and can't wait to watch.... though my wife said she wants to watch them with me, so not watching tonight. But hey, it's awesome that she got them!

Congrats Morpheus on the 2yrs!