The Criterion Collection

[jonathanswaqyim]

Alright I'm really having trouble deciding. Im not a B&N member (although ill most likely sign up next month) so i wanna take advantage of this coupon. I can't decide between The America box set or a Kurosawa (most likely Rashomon or Yojimbo/Sanjuro). As much as I want the America set I'm not sold

[silverlakephil]

Originally Posted by MikeyHitchFan

Hoping for more Hitchcock, as usual. IF we get another title for Sept announced, it will be 18 months since the last one was released in Feb '14 (Foreign Correspondent).

So many Hitchcock I never seen, so I listed them:

Young and Inncoent
Sabotage
Stagefright
Mr & Mrs.Smith
Under Capicorn
The Paradine Case
I Confess
The Lodger

The ones in bold have been released by Criterion I believe.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by WonderWeasel

There is a StudioCanal blu release of Ran, though the transfer is far from perfect.

Yeah, it's not the unmitigated disaster people sometimes make it out to be but yeah, there's definitely quite a bit of room for improvement.

I grabbed it for like ten bucks somewhere and didn't particularly regret it.

[spargs]

Originally Posted by WonderWeasel

There is a StudioCanal blu release of Ran, though the transfer is far from perfect.

Oh, I do own it. The transfer, while not a disaster, was definitely disappointing.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by octagon

Yeah, it's not the unmitigated disaster people sometimes make it out to be but yeah, there's definitely quite a bit of room for improvement.

I grabbed it for like ten bucks somewhere and didn't particularly regret it.

Has some nice extras too

[Yami]

Studio Canal has just restored Ran in 4K, so look out for a new release soon (whether or not they only release it in Europe is another matter)

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by silverlakephil

So many Hitchcock I never seen, so I listed them:

Young and Inncoent
Sabotage
Stagefright
Mr & Mrs.Smith
Under Capicorn
The Paradine Case
I Confess
The Lodger

The ones in bold have been released by Criterion I believe.

Sabotage is also available from them on either iTunes or Hulu.
Cant remember which one but I think iTunes.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by jonathanswaqyim

Alright I'm really having trouble deciding. Im not a B&N member (although ill most likely sign up next month) so i wanna take advantage of this coupon. I can't decide between The America box set or a Kurosawa (most likely Rashomon or Yojimbo/Sanjuro). As much as I want the America set I'm not sold

You're better off getting Kurosawa films. Not only are they fun, but they have much more replay value.

[silverlakephil]

Originally Posted by jonathanswaqyim

Alright I'm really having trouble deciding. Im not a B&N member (although ill most likely sign up next month) so i wanna take advantage of this coupon. I can't decide between The America box set or a Kurosawa (most likely Rashomon or Yojimbo/Sanjuro). As much as I want the America set I'm not sold

I think iScottie is selling his America Lost and Found for 55.00 in the trading section. That is if you don't have a problem buying it used. Maybe cheaper by a few bucks.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Yami

Studio Canal has just restored Ran in 4K, so look out for a new release soon (whether or not they only release it in Europe is another matter)

Most likely Europe only like The Third Man 4K. The last release of Ran was Region A/B in the UK, so hopefully it's the same with any new disc too.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

yes, yes... in that case - you are being naughty. anybody ever see the trailer for London Boulevard? 4 star trailer and a wretched film.

might be a cliché but it's true - don't judge a film on its trailer... or based on the face that appears on the side of the Criterion case, right P?

[Show spoiler]
'London Boulevard' Trailer HD - YouTube

Shockingly, considering Keira's in it, I have never seen London Boulevard (I'm sort of a Keira fanatic ). But yeah, I didn't hear good things about it at the time. And you're absolutely right: That trailer is top shelf. One day, I will have to sit down and take my medicine. It is Keira after all.

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Owning the DVD version and having watched 6 of the 7 titles, I can say that it is worth getting. Personally, the only one without some merit is The Last Picture Show, but others love it, so whatever. For me, the big surprise was Drive, He Said, being far better than expected. Head and Easy Rider are the take aways though.

Drive, He Said was much better than I expected as well, although I found the finale off-putting. The only film in this set that I didn't really think much of was A Safe Place, I've seen a couple of Henry Jaglom films and I haven't enjoyed any of them. Head is a bit of a mess, but it has some interesting highlights, particularly Davy Jones's "Daddy's Song" musical number.

[Clare2904]

Any announcement yet ?

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Clare2904

Any announcement yet ?

Yes, we're all talking abiut them

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by silverlakephil

I think Iscouttie is selling his America Lost and Found for 55.00 in the trading section. That is if you don't have a problem buying it used. Maybe cheaper by a few bucks.

Ha, you're right. I actually forgot that I was selling it.

Both America and Complete Jacques Tati for $55.

[gr451]

Originally Posted by Clare2904

Any announcement yet ?

Just Moonrise Kingdom cover art lol

[Polaroid]

While you're waiting for today's announce, here's a look at the beautiful new painted cover for MOONRISE KINGDOM…

Facebook :P so is defo today... just wheeeeeeen lol

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by gr451

Just Moonrise Kingdom cover art lol

Boring

[alexandergrape]

My Criterion dream is The Decalogue. Also, The New World would make me very happy. And any more Bresson is a plus, with some of his later, harder to find titles being more than a plus!

[SammyJankis]

Doing what they do best, I see: taking their sweet time.