The Criterion Collection

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Dumbhuman

There's no shortage of films I'd like to see on Blu-ray, but there's definitely a shortage of companies who seem to want to release them so I understand the frustration when one of the few who might likely release such titles focus on titles that don't particularly interest me. I also completely understand that other people may hate my tastes and be very happy with the current offerings.

I understand the frustration. And to be honest, I often feel that same frustration as well, because there are certainly many films that I would rather see Criterion release than what they're announcing.

However, that's not the same as thinking that what Criterion is announcing is piffle. They're releasing some great films, even if they aren't films that are on the top of my list. For example, as I had said here when they made their May releases announcement, and people complained that they weren't releasing Costa-Gavras' Z but were releasing two other films of his, as much as I love Z and would like Criterion to release it on Blu-ray, I was more excited at the prospect of watching two other films of his that I hadn't seen before.

What I really find frustrating is that a lot of people here are too focused on what Criterion isn't releasing that they're not noticing what good stuff Criterion is releasing. I see too many comments (more in the replies to the announcements on the news page than in this thread, to be fair) of the "never heard of this or that film" variety, said as a dismissal of the films being announced. If instead they said, "Hunh...I've never heard of these films, but since Criterion is releasing them, maybe they're worth taking a look at," they could well find themselves seeing some terrific films that they would otherwise never have known about.

[jlk5844]

All of that documentary footage within Night Will Fall really makes it an important time capsule and valuable record, unbelievable and disturbing as it is. I would also like to know if it will ever see a Blu-ray release, I did see an article mention that the full-length German Concentration Camps Factual Survey would be screened in theaters this year and could potentially become available to the public through home video releases.

That goes for another recent HBO Documentary Film, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, and an incredible film that premiered on the network, Citizenfour. Truly fantastic films that make my subscription worth it.

[tylergfoster]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Ha, I was just thinking of Criterion releasing more De Palma yesterday and cringed a bit. Guess it's really happening.

By the way, can you please provide us with a screencapture of the conversation?

Wasn't a conversation, but a totally public post.



Here's a link to the photos: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.allen...=3&pnref=story

[Scottie]

Looks like the link was removed, but thanks for the info!

[tylergfoster]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Looks like the link was removed, but thanks for the info!

The photos are still up as far as I can tell.

https://www.facebook.com/nancy.allen.56829

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by OrchidClub

According to Nancy Allen on Facebook, Criterion is releasing Dressed to Kill on Blu-ray and she has already done an interview for it.

Good news, too bad i have the Arrow release , will need to have a whole lot of new extras to consider a double dip.

The De Palma that screams for a quality release with extras in my opinion is Carrie.

[jw007]

Originally Posted by tylergfoster

Wasn't a conversation, but a totally public post.



Here's a link to the photos: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.allen...=3&pnref=story

I love these kinds of postings on Facebook, where this is actually more "real" than the monthly newsletter clues we see. We don't have to guess but we have proof from the interviewees themselves. So now we know 100% that there's a new Criterion blu-ray coming out from a classic Brian DePalma film. I'm glad Criterion doesn't have a non-disclosure/confidentiality policy on stuff like this.

[tylergfoster]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

The De Palma that screams for a quality release with extras in my opinion is Carrie.

On one hand, the extras on the MGM SE DVD are pretty great, but since MGM seems as if they'll never release anything better than the barebones 2008 disc, I agree.

[Edward J Grug III]

Originally Posted by jw007

I'm glad Criterion doesn't have a non-disclosure/confidentiality policy on stuff like this.

This is quite surprising to me, though maybe half the reason they can create such amazing extras is through a lot of good will in the community too.

[monorail91]

Tonight I watched Make Way for Tomorrow for the first time. This movie just killed me, I was almost overwhelmed by how emotional it was, but was so wrapped up in the story and fell in love with the characters. One of the finest Criterions I've seen in recent memory, and highly recommended!

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

Good news, too bad i have the Arrow release

Why is it bad that you have the Arrow release? It's a fantastic addition to a movie collection.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Will Criterion be releasing ‘Chimes at Midnight’ on Blu-ray and DVD?



http://www.wellesnet.com/will-criter...u-ray-and-dvd/

Sweet! I just bought the Mr Bongo dvd. I knew there was a reason...

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Could the girl with all the weapons be a clue for "Dressed to Kill"? I saw that mentioned on another Criterion forum, and it does seem to make sense. It kind of looks like she's naked with just straps for weapons wrapped all around here. Another similar answer given in reply to that was "Femme Fatale", which is a possibility too.

It really was!

[Ausjdm]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

Good news, too bad i have the Arrow release , will need to have a whole lot of new extras to consider a double dip.

The De Palma that screams for a quality release with extras in my opinion is Carrie.

I liked Dressed to kill I have the bluray. But I Wish CC would release Body Double. Can't watch it since the damn TT release is over priced.

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by ravenus

Why is it bad that you have the Arrow release? It's a fantastic addition to a movie collection.

Haha Yeah, i haven't even seen all the extras it has yet, but what i meant is that now that Criterion is releasing it, chances are it might have a complete set of different extras so i would be tempted to repurchase it , well at least the Arrow was relatively cheap.

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by tylergfoster

Wasn't a conversation, but a totally public post.



Here's a link to the photos: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.allen...=3&pnref=story

Gotta say, Nancy Allen looks great!

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

I haven't seen The River and Here is Your Life, so i can only recommend Sundays and Cybele, not sure if you have seen a film called Rapture with the same child actress, that is good but this is even better

have to disagree with you, Pedro. Rapture is a sublime masterpiece whose merits have, despite the gushing that has gone on about it, probably been understated, if anything.

Sundays and Cybele is... well... it's okay. I actually want to see it again now that I've seen Rapture, so a reevaluation can be in its future.

of course, all a matter of opinion, but I'm mildly surprised that you wouldn't prefer Rapture. The score was done by Georges Delerue who also did the beautiful score for Jules and Jim.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I've seen a few of his films and, like Renoir, I've been indifferent. That's my only hesitation with Mood and The River. Obviously the best thing to do is watch them ahead of time! I'm excited though, as both sound great.

Once again, it looks like you and I are sharing an opinion. I liked Chungking Express. I didn’t quite connect with In The Mood For Love, although I am eager to watch it again. It is definitely an elegant film and some of the set design early in the film is ace. I started to watch Fallen Angels and while I saw stylistic similarities to the two I had already seen, I kinda felt like I had seen enough to where I no longer feel inclined to see the rest of his films. For those who are familiar with it, the ice cream scene early in the film is just plain stupid. Sorry.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by OrchidClub

According to Nancy Allen on Facebook, Criterion is releasing Dressed to Kill on Blu-ray and she has already done an interview for it.

wow! I'm on a roll here: this film is just bad, bad, bad... it plays like a student film by someone who got a hold of some camera equipment and od'd on Alfred Hitchcock films. keep it.

[The Great Owl]

Criterion is releasing Dressed to Kill, eh?

I purchased the existing Blu-ray during the last FoxConnect sale, but have not had a chance to watch it yet.

So, I'd like to say to all of you in this thread...

You're welcome.