The Criterion Collection

[TJS_Blu]

Kudos to whoever saw Breaker in the New Year's cartoon. Super excited by The Breaker, of course, especially for the New 4K digital restoration (previous releases had unimpressive resto's that would not stand up to 4K). And the Kieślowski, which is the first domestic release of the excellent Martin Scorsese Presents Masterpieces of Polish Cinema series. I guess that means CC did not sign up for the whole show since it is not promoted as such. Maybe Arrow will pick up some of the other intriguing titles.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by jlk5844

Was I the only one who assumed the title for Moonrise Kingdom would be the one that was painted into the artwork? (the little rocks on the beach) I think it would've looked great without the yellow text near the top, but as it stands it's still a fantastic cover, and a nice break from the typical Wes Anderson designs like Fantastic Mr. Fox was (though they're inconsistent).

I wonder if this is why it was delayed. The rocks alone might have been the original plan that ran afoul of some contractual requirement regarding title size or placement.

[AaronJ]

So what are the Sept. announcements?

[Spooked]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

If you can get your hands on the out-of-print Jean-Pierre Melville titles, then jump on those, because they're amazing.

Thanks, Owl. I sometimes have luck browsing my local Hastings stores. I'll keep my eyes peeled.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by malakaheso

So we have two films by Bruce 'bland' Beresford and not one by many great international directors? I guess fans of Breaker Morant will be happy because there were apparently problems with the Aussie disc. Mister Johnson is a real dull and forgettable film. How many people are going to buy that? They may as well have released Don's Party hah

Originally Posted by hoytereden

I saw Don's Party when TCM was spotlighting Australian films. They showed it and Muriel's Wedding on the same evening. It was a most enjoyable double bill.

Don's Party...phfft...

What we really need is a double-feature release of The Adventures of Barry McKenzie and Barry McKenzie Holds His Own.

[Polaroid]

It actually works very well without the title on beach:



Looks awful without the yellow title however:

[Yami]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Kudos to whoever saw Breaker in the New Year's cartoon. Super excited by The Breaker, of course, especially for the New 4K digital restoration (previous releases had unimpressive resto's that would not stand up to 4K). And the Kieślowski, which is the first domestic release of the excellent Martin Scorsese Presents Masterpieces of Polish Cinema series. I guess that means CC did not sign up for the whole show since it is not promoted as such. Maybe Arrow will pick up some of the other intriguing titles.

The series was just a selection of films that have recently been restored in Poland, not something like Scorsese's World Cinema Project.

[dsman71]

Whatever the kinks were yesterday , they didnt work them out since none of these movies interest me at all. Hey look another Wes Anderson film ! ..its all good Shout Factory more than made up for it yesterday

[StingingVelvet]

Just Moonrise for me this month. The others are all stuff I would rent, not own.

[eiknarf]

Originally Posted by dsman71

Whatever the kinks were yesterday , they didnt work them out since none of these movies interest me at all. Hey look another Wes Anderson film ! ..its all good Shout Factory more than made up for it yesterday

Remember they drew the blue key from Mulholland Dr? Wonder why they did that?

[Akijama]

Originally Posted by dsman71

Whatever the kinks were yesterday , they didnt work them out since none of these movies interest me at all.

Lol, yeah it's a light month. I thought something like Mulholland Dr. was going to be announced for Sept, but it didn't occurred.

Anyway, Breaker sounds good. I don't know if they're similar, but I recently enjoyed The Water Diviner, and I thought that Gallipoli was great, so I'm looking forward to it. Other than that, nothing. Light month for me.

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by Yami

The series was just a selection of films that have recently been restored in Poland, not something like Scorsese's World Cinema Project.

True, but the distribution was by Scorses's Film Foundation/Milestone, so I would assume that Home Entertainment rights were partially involved, but for all I know it could've been theatrical only.

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by wolffuncut

dont know why criterion takes ages to announce these shitty titles

It never really feels like announcement time around here until this sort of post is added. Now it's official!

[Arch Stanton]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

It never really feels like announcement time around here until this sort of post is added. Now it's official!

And likewise with your response.

[jbieste]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

It actually works very well without the title on beach:

Looks awful without the yellow title however

I agree with you on this and you're right about the Criterion C would be better yellow.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by jbieste

I agree with you on this and you're right about the Criterion C would be better yellow.

Or they could have put craters on the C.

[Edward J Grug III]

I'll check them all out if I can, and probably upgrade Moonrise Kingdom, but nothing is jumping out to me this month.

[jonathanswaqyim]

The titles are great and all but personally, for me, it was Mulholland or bust oh well... More of an October film I guess

[Scottie]

Moonrise Kingdom could have definitely done without the yellow title.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Lol, yeah it's a light month. I thought something like Mulholland Dr. was going to be announced for Sept, but it didn't occurred.

Anyway, Breaker sounds good. I don't know if they're similar, but I recently enjoyed The Water Diviner, and I thought that Gallipoli was great, so I'm looking forward to it. Other than that, nothing. Light month for me.

All kidding aside, I know there are fans who love some of these films and Im happy for them. August really was an awesome month.. Im guessing that Mulholland Drive is probably around the corner..maybe October along with The Brood or something ? Im guessing there will be 1-2 horror titles in October.