The Criterion Collection

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Sweet Movie is a lot better than Human Centipede much better filmmaking and acting, HC has so many flaws its unreal, its just a joke. At least Sweet Movie takes the transgressive genre seriously.

I've never seen H C, I have no desire to, I just recall buying the DVD for Sweet Movie and getting rid of it instantly. I can tolerate many things but that movie isn't one of them. in fact it wasn't a film, just an experiment in bad filmmaking that featured John Vernon. honestly there was no point. I know it has some followers, it bored me to tears.

Originally Posted by jc480

Will Criterion ever get more aggressive about including UV codes? A few of their titles have it but it doesn't seem to be their policy to do it for most at this point.

If it means plastering UV code inclusions on the cover or rear art then I would pay Criterion an extra 5.00 per title so I didn't have to look at those logos ruining good artwork. If they just simply put a stick on the plastic wrap and then a piece of disposable paper inside case then I would care less.

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by jmclick

Fanstastic list! I wouldn't subtract even one of those titles. But can we add one, please? ... Green for Danger? I've always read such wonderful things about it, and everytime it scheduled to be shown on TCM, my satellite reception gets messed up!

Green For Danger is great. It was screened in one of my classes at uni and I went out and bought the DVD straight after.

[Polaroid]

Lol Criterion are getting pretty slammed on Facebook from users XD

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I've never seen H C, I have no desire to, I just recall buying the DVD for Sweet Movie and getting rid of it instantly. I can tolerate many things but that movie isn't one of them. in fact it wasn't a film, just an experiment in bad filmmaking that featured John Vernon. honestly there was no point. I know it has some followers, it bored me to tears.

I went thru a Dušan Makavejev phase a few years ago. I was surprised to find out that Joshua Oppenheimer studied under him.

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

If it means plastering UV code inclusions on the cover or rear art then I would pay Criterion an extra 5.00 per title so I didn't have to look at those logos ruining good artwork. If they just simply put a stick on the plastic wrap and then a piece of disposable paper inside case then I would care less.

I'm sure that this was addressed recently, with it ultimately being assumed that Criterion wouldnt be able to do a deal with UV because of their agreement with Hulu.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by eiknarf

I get ya.
Having the name Criterion attached to it persuades people, on a conscious or subconscious level, to "like" it more.

no it doesn't. it only persuades people to have a more open mind about a title.

Originally Posted by eiknarf

also what happens when hype leads some to blind buy a title. If you blind buy a blu, you're more likely to convince yourself that you made a good decision... So ya come in the forums and post, "Yeah, it was good. I'm happy with my blind buy", but in reality, had you seen it on cable, or even in theaters, you might not have bought said title

that is any blind buy. and anybody with any amount of intelligence can fairly evaluate how much they did or didn't like a film.

[Polaroid]

Would be cool to see Criterion realise some newer films:

Tales of Tales
Youth

etc etc

I know Youth will be coming but yeah come on

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by adamhopelies

Green For Danger is great. It was screened in one of my classes at uni and I went out and bought the DVD straight after.

I love Green for Danger great British noir IMO. deserves an upgrade.

[Chad Plainview]

The Lady Eve please.

[Polaroid]

Inb4 all September post poned

[CriterionBlues]

Originally Posted by eiknarf

I get ya.
Having the name Criterion attached to it persuades people, on a conscious or subconscious level, to "like" it more.
Also what happens when hype leads some to blind buy a title. If you blind buy a blu, you're more likely to convince yourself that you made a good decision... So ya come in the forums and post, "Yeah, it was good. I'm happy with my blind buy", but in reality, had you seen it on cable, or even in theaters, you might not have bought said title

This is a fair argument. Also the fact that Criterion has credibility, it convinces people to invest more attention to a film. That said, I have engaged with plenty of films on cable (especially channels like TCM) that I would love to see in the Collection.

I know that the Hercules in New York comment was a joke, and Criterion would not tarnish their credibility by releasing such a heaping pile (even though it is a blast). But on the other hand, the film has an interesting story, and yes, I would be all over buying a Criterion version. That's yet another thing I like about Criterion is that the release is not solely about the release, but also the history or story behind the film. They provide proper context that enhances the viewing. Even though it would never happen, if they pursued this release, they would make it worth watching.

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Inb4 all September post poned

What's happened?

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by adamhopelies

What's happened?

Just giving up hope lol

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Just giving up hope lol

I'm confused. Have Criterion postponed it again?

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by adamhopelies

I'm confused. Have Criterion postponed it again?

No lol just being slow to update us :P

[Snicket]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Would be cool to see Criterion realise some newer films:

Tales of Tales
Youth

etc etc

I know Youth will be coming but yeah come on

Youth went to Fox Searchlight. Don't plan on a criterion release.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by Snicket

Youth went to Fox Searchlight. Don't plan on a criterion release.

I thought Janus films was working with that release?

[atlantajoseph]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

giving up hope

That would be an interesting title for one of Criterion's "Themes". Although I think they'd have to put about half their titles in that one, including all my favorites.

[adamhopelies]

I've got this month's MoC titles ready to go, but I'm waiting for the sun to go down before I put one on. Hopefully the Criterion news will drop before the sun goes down too. At the moment I'm thinking the Fuller is the way to go (esp. as I've finally bought a copy of his legendary autobiography) but I'm really intrigued about A Letter To Three Wives too.

Not Criterion related, of course, but does anyone have any thoughts?



That's my Boston Terrier pup, Godard, there, making a cameo appearance.

On a related cinephilia note, Apichatpong Weerasethakul is a big fan of the Boston Terrier. Here's a photo that he posted on Twitter earlier this week, surrounded by the magnificent creatures.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by adamhopelies

I've got this month's MoC titles ready to go, but I'm waiting for the sun to go down before I put one on. Hopefully the Criterion news will drop before the sun goes down too. At the moment I'm thinking the Fuller is the way to go (esp. as I've finally bought a copy of his legendary autobiography) but I'm really intrigued about A Letter To Three Wives too.

Not Criterion related, of course, but does anyone have any thoughts?

[Show spoiler]

That's my Boston Terrier pup, Godard, there, making a cameo appearance.

On a related cinephilia note, Apichatpong Weerasethakul is a big fan of the Boston Terrier. Here's a photo that he posted on Twitter earlier this week, surrounded by the magnificent creatures.

[Show spoiler]

Lovely dog My film for tonight is La Cérémonie, picked up for £5 in CEX, really excited to see this ^^ alas its neither Criterion or MoC so I apologise for going off track! lol

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Lovely dog My film for tonight is La Cérémonie, picked up for £5 in CEX, really excited to see this ^^ alas its no Criterion OR MoC so I apologise for going off track! lol

La Cérémonie is a great movie. Some late Chabrol wouldnt go amiss in the collection.