The Criterion Collection

[Volume11]

Originally Posted by Yankees0222

Is anyone shocked that the next Bergman film they decided to release on Blu after Seventh Seal is the magician? I've been waiting a very long time for another Bergmam film and there were so many other amazing movies to choose from

That being said, I've never actually seen The Magician so I'll still be looking forward to it. You cant go wrong with more bergman and Sydow. How would you classify this movie? Is it anything like Seventh Seal and the Faith Triology?

Oh...... And I think that cover art looks amazing!

I think its one of his best films. I have never owned any edition of this film so I am excited but I would still love to see Wild Strawberries get the blu treatment.

[ChadFL]

The Magician and House have two of the best looking cover art I've seen yet from Criterion. Fantastic month all-around.

[Blu Titan]

The site's review for The Secret of the Grain is up .

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The Secret of the grain Blu-ray Review

[g.schweet]

Disappointed the House release doesn't have this series of commercials by Obayashi as a special feature.

But seriously, anyone happen to know Japanese? On Imdb it say the original title of the special feature short film is "Emotion: densetsu no gogo = itsukamita Dracula". I'm curious of what the translation is.

[Arkadin]

I just had a friend of mine call me and tell me that this teen from Sweden is helping him with some work this week.
he just arrived in the US for the first time ever earlier in the week.
his last name--
Bergman.
that's right--Ingmar's grandson is working with my friend on some film job.
how crazy is that?
I told him to tell him about "The Magician" coming out on bd.

[sfmarine]

Great news about Paths of Glory. I've been waiting for that one for a while. I've added a few more Criterion's to my collection. Complete Monterey Pop, Gimme Shelter, and Walkabout.

[Belloche]

I try to be pretty picky with the Criterion titles I buy. I try to see most of them but only buy the ones I know I'll revisit often. So far I only own 6 Criterion Blu-rays. Having said that there are 6 titles in Sept/Oct that I consider must own. I'm also on the fence on the 2 Powell Pressburger films in August. I'm going to have to get a second job to keep up with this. Oh well, too many good movies being released is the kind of problem I like to have.

[SpiderBaby]

The Magician, Paths of Glory, and Hausu for me. But this month is like a kick in the face for me.Seven Samurai and Darjeeling Limited in the same month.

[sfmarine]

My order is scheduled to ship August 8th..are they kidding me?

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by Belloche

I try to be pretty picky with the Criterion titles I buy. I try to see most of them but only buy the ones I know I'll revisit often. So far I only own 6 Criterion Blu-rays. Having said that there are 6 titles in Sept/Oct that I consider must own. I'm also on the fence on the 2 Powell Pressburger films in August. I'm going to have to get a second job to keep up with this. Oh well, too many good movies being released is the kind of problem I like to have.

Red Shoes and Black Narcissus are must buys, I know Best Buy will have both titles out early I can almost bet on it, but I have each title on reserve at my local Barnes & Noble for tuesday release. I even took the day off, I've been waiting over a year to see the restored version of Red Shoes.

[johndoyle123]

well i just ordered the oppo region free blu-ray player

because september - oct are incredible

just imagine nov-dec
possibly the new hollywood boxset

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by johndoyle123

well i just ordered the oppo region free blu-ray player

because september - oct are incredible

just imagine nov-dec
possibly the new hollywood boxset

Yeah on top of this amazing year so far (War Trilogy, von Sternberg silents, etc), we got Nov/Dec left that could include the New Hollywood Boxset, Night of the Hunter, and some Chaplins.


Best Criterion year ever.

[g.schweet]

Didn't know you could reserve pre-orders in store. Do you just order one with the cashier, just like if a title was out of stock? Or is there a way do it online? I would like to do that for the Guitry set coming out the 27th.

[retablo]

Definitely picking up Samurai, Paths of Glory and The Magaician... although I'm ecstatic to see more Bergman on blu... The Magician? Really? It's more of a minor work in his huge canon of films. I much more expected to see his bigger hits - Fanny & Alexander, especially, Wild Strawberries, Cries & Whispers, Autumn Sonata (which needs an enhanced transfer anwyay) or the faith trilogy before this.

[johndoyle123]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Yeah on top of this amazing year so far (War Trilogy, von Sternberg silents, etc), we got Nov/Dec left that could include the New Hollywood Boxset, Night of the Hunter, and some Chaplins.


Best Criterion year ever.

im expecting night of the hunter this year after the newsletter
im praying for some more bergman (wild strawberries / fanny and alex )


but most of all im praying the leak about the new hollywood box set is true
i believe it was from a reliable source ????

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by retablo

Definitely picking up Samurai, Paths of Glory and The Magaician... although I'm ecstatic to see more Bergman on blu... The Magician? Really? It's more of a minor work in his huge canon of films. I much more expected to see his bigger hits - Fanny & Alexander, especially, Wild Strawberries, Cries & Whispers, Autumn Sonata (which needs an enhanced transfer anwyay) or the faith trilogy before this.

1. The Magician is new to the dvd/blu collection.

2. Not every release is the director's "bigger hits" (Kagemusha before Seven Samurai. Pierrot le fou before Breathless). Plus The Seventh Seal is already out.

I'm happy about The Magician.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by johndoyle123

im expecting night of the hunter this year after the newsletter
im praying for some more bergman (wild strawberries / fanny and alex )


but most of all im praying the leak about the new hollywood box set is true
i believe it was from a reliable source ????

1. I doubt more Bergman happens this year.

2. I hope the New Hollywood set happens too. Rumored for November, so we'll find out Aug 15th.

3. Night Of The Hunter sould be out Nov/Dec (my money on Dec).

[horseflesh]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

But this month is like a kick in the face for me.Seven Samurai and Darjeeling Limited in the same month.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by horseflesh

Atleast you knew I was joking. I was hoping no one thought I was serious about that.

[SpiderBaby]

The Rocky Horror Picture Show has a pre-order now.