The Criterion Collection

[GenPion]

Originally Posted by StLouisRibs

Given they have repeatedly changed cover art closer to release and this has never been a problem, I feel very confident that it's something other than the cover art.

Given that some of their art is designed with photoshop and is not always painted, I disagree.

[inderweltsein]

The new 4K restoration of The Third Man is coming in Blu in July (not yet at Criterion, but it may happen too):
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...5#post10760555

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by inderweltsein

The new 4K restoration of The Third Man is coming in Blu in July (not yet at Criterion, but it may happen too):
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...5#post10760555

Has Criterion ever re-released on the same format, an updated version of a film?

[inderweltsein]

Yes, Play Time.

[cakefactory]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

Has Criterion ever re-released on the same format, an updated version of a film?

Seven Samurai on DVD.

[ravenus]

I also remember the remastered DVD set of Yojimbo and Sanjuro coming significantly before the blu-ray.

[MifuneFan]

Amarcord is another

[filmmusic]

Well, I hope The Last Emperor joins the list then.

[atlantajoseph]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

Has Criterion ever re-released on the same format, an updated version of a film?

Every time they upgrade an existing DVD to Blu don't they also plop the new transfer onto an upgraded DVD?

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by GenPion

Given that some of their art is designed with photoshop and is not always painted, I disagree.

That they've pulled the spine number is the thing that makes me think it's something more than cover art that's amiss.

I can't remember the last time they pulled a spine number. Even with Grand Illusion, which was delayed for 18 months after announcement, they reserved the spine spot (which was all the more impressive given the importance of its number!).

[lordmorpheus72]

So I was just updating my Criterion collection online at criterion.com, and when I added my recent presents (Eating Raoul, Odd Man Out, Two-Lane Blacktop) I realized I had hit 90 releases. Couldn't believe it, especially since most of them have come in the last 2 years (thanks to BN membership/sales, and Criterion sales).

Just had to share.. especially since 90 doesn't look like that much on my shelve.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by GenPion

Given that some of their art is designed with photoshop and is not always painted, I disagree.

Actually most artwork is done in either InDesign or Illustrator, Photoshop is pretty bad for this sort of stuff, and a tad amateurish lol.

[Clare2904]

Do we know if the new restorations will make their way to cinemas in Canada / UK ?

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

So I was just updating my Criterion collection online at criterion.com, and when I added my recent presents (Eating Raoul, Odd Man Out, Two-Lane Blacktop) I realized I had hit 90 releases. Couldn't believe it, especially since most of them have come in the last 2 years (thanks to BN membership/sales, and Criterion sales).

Just had to share.. especially since 90 doesn't look like that much on my shelve.

Congrats, you must make number 100 a special one. I need to update my list, both here and on Criterion.com

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by Clare2904

Do we know if the new restorations will make their way to cinemas in Canada / UK ?

Theyre definitely coming to Canada, theyre playing here on the first weekend of June.

[jw007]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

4 films of his have been released on Japanese BLurays.
I think Criterion should at least release 1!
There is no Greek movie in the collection and surely there are some to choose from, either Angelopoulos films, or some older ones that have been nominated for Oscars and Palme D'ors.
I hate to think that it may be a rights issue!

I have seen only one Angelopoulos film, Landscape in the mist.
For a first viewing it was quite good. I didn't hate it, I didn't love it. It was of course very beautiful aesthetically.

Isn't Costa-Gavras a Greek filmmaker? We have 4 of his films in the Criterion Collection.

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by JoeBuck

They're definitely coming to Canada, they're playing here on the first weekend of June.

Independent cinemas or chains such as Cineplex ??

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by Clare2904

Independent cinemas or chains such as Cineplex ??

Independent, so it all depends on if any of your local theaters are interested in booking them.

[inderweltsein]

Originally Posted by jw007

Isn't Costa-Gavras a Greek filmmaker? We have 4 of his films in the Criterion Collection.

He can also be considered as a French filmmaker: he lives in France, speaks French, has the French nationality for years in addition to the Greek one.
So I don't know how he has to be counted...

And for example, I think French people sees him as French at first thought (at least that's my first thought often about him )

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by JoeBuck

Independent, so it all depends on if any of your local theaters are interested in booking them.

Highly doubt I'll have the opportunity then.