The Criterion Collection

[sjconstable]

Originally Posted by jordan-r

I'd kill for an Inland Empire Blu-ray from Criterion (my all-time favorite movie).

It was shot on a 480i SD DVCAM, not exactly screaming for a new Blu-ray release.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

If you like the hyper-intense character exploration of Blue is the Warmest Color then Secret of the Grain is probably up your alley. It is a different sort of minority group though, with Franco-Arabs.

I have not seen Revanche yet, but it is high on the list. My expectations might be too high to be honest.

Revanche is a film that benefits from both taking risks and showing restraint at the same time.

[Roninblues]

Originally Posted by Banned User

I'm not much of your typical 'Arthouse' fan so my recommendations may diverge from the usual Ozu, Godard, Fellini, Antonioni choices, but all are great films by great directors. Big fan of Melville, Clouzot, Kurosawa, Kobayashi, Kieslowski.

Le Silence De Le Mer
Army of Shadows
The Music Room
Battle of Algiers
Harakiri
Ivan's Childhood
Letter never sent
Marketa Lazarová
Pale Flower
Three Colors Trilogy
Diablogue
Wages of Fear
High and Low

Not often do I have all of someone's list.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

I've been wanting to see The Secret of the Grain and have put a chincy bid on eBay hoping it'd slip through the cracks. Artificial Eye also has the film and for anyone region free, it could be had for $12 or less.

It has one of the best looking CC covers, too. I think it was octagon who pointed out the fact that sometimes a slick cover can be a selling point.

Both my wife and I loved Blue is the Warmest Color, so I'll see this soon.

Going to be selling my copy as well as probably another 60 or so titles, so I'll message you when they're up if you're still interesting.

[jordan-r]

Originally Posted by sjconstable

It was shot on a 480i SD DVCAM, not exactly screaming for a new Blu-ray release.

Yeah, fair enough I don't suspect a new Blu-ray release would bring out a great deal more than is already there, visually speaking -- my real agenda is to have the movie "legitimized" by a Criterion release, since it feels like one of the several redheaded stepchildren of Lynch's filmography, and there's plenty of extra content from around that period that didn't make it onto even the packed DVD release.

[Polaroid]

Inland Empire is my favourite Lynch film, and of course it features the awesome Rabbits.

Laura Dern is phenomenal in it and she really transforms herself throughout the film, and it has an incredible soundtrack! The camera annoys me in certain scenes but majority of it it works so well and I adore the look of it.

Also the end credits is such a great celebration of all his films with so many subtle references

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2n9737

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Going to be selling my copy as well as probably another 60 or so titles, so I'll message you when they're up if you're still interesting.

yes, please do! I still might be on the fence about that title, but I would definitely like a heads up to see everything you've got.

thanks, Scott!

[bwdowiak]

Just bought the 2002 DVD release of Children of Paradise for less than $7. I've never seen it. Those screen caps on the recent blu-ray release are pretty bad. I'd rather have a more filmic presentation.

Does anyone know if this has one of those double fat cases being that it is 2 discs? The packaging pics on the "other site" look like it is a thin regular sized case.

[Vinyl]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

Just bought the 2002 DVD release of Children of Paradise for less than $7. I've never seen it. Those screen caps on the recent blu-ray release are pretty bad. I'd rather have a more filmic presentation.

Does anyone know if this has one of those double fat cases being that it is 2 discs? The packaging pics on the "other site" look like it is a thin regular sized case.

Children of Paradise is a 2 disc set, each part on each disc. I think it is a fat dvd case. I am not sure because haven't seen it for years, though.

[Arch Stanton]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Inland Empire is my favourite Lynch film, and of course it features the awesome Rabbits.

Laura Dern is phenomenal in it and she really transforms herself throughout the film, and it has an incredible soundtrack! The camera annoys me in certain scenes but majority of it it works so well and I adore the look of it.

Also the end credits is such a great celebration of all his films with so many subtle references

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2n9737

The camera annoys you? It wouldn't be the same film without the lowgrade digital look.

[Mr. Thomsen]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

Just bought the 2002 DVD release of Children of Paradise for less than $7. I've never seen it. Those screen caps on the recent blu-ray release are pretty bad. I'd rather have a more filmic presentation.

Does anyone know if this has one of those double fat cases being that it is 2 discs? The packaging pics on the "other site" look like it is a thin regular sized case.

Can't say whether they have changed it along the way, but originally at least it came in one of those fat double case you describe.

[D2Girls]

I saw secret of the grain being mentioned a lot, and decided to grab that today. anyways, I've got a lot to watch. mostly japanese films too... does that say anything about japanese cinema?

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by Arch Stanton

The camera annoys you? It wouldn't be the same film without the lowgrade digital look.

Only in one or two shots Mostly I loved the look as I said. The main one that pop to head is when Laura's character has tea at her neighbour -I don't HATE it but it just bugs me a little.

[D2Girls]

I can't say how pleased I am that Tokyo-Ga is included as a special feature on the criterion Late Spring release. I've seen this documentary before, it's really really good, had no idea it was based on Ozu... I'm going to watch Tokyo-Ga, then the movie itself tonight. Hehehe... god, what a nice treat this is.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by D2Girls

I can't say how pleased I am that Tokyo-Ga is included as a special feature on the criterion Late Spring release. I've seen this documentary before, it's really really good, had no idea it was based on Ozu... I'm going to watch Tokyo-Ga, then the movie itself tonight. Hehehe... god, what a nice treat this is.

Tokyo Ga is one of the greatest documentaries that I have ever seen.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Banned User

Speaking of which I wish Criterion would get the rights back for the other Ealing Studio films that have already been released in Europe. I have most of them, but just don't understand why there are no region A releases after all this time. I blame Studio canal for holding onto the rights and doing nothing here. (Kind Heart and Coronets, The Man In The White Suit, Lavender Hill Mob, Whiskey Galore, Passport To Pimlico, The Titfield Thunderbolt, & Went the Day Well) All amazingly funny movies except Went the Day Well which has a few surprisingly implied violent scenes for its day. All of them are definitely recommended.

Well, it's not really a question of StudioCanal "doing nothing here". It's their licensor, Lionsgate. On the other hand, it's possible that Anchor Bay still holds the rights to the above, from when they released a few DVD boxed sets:

The Alec Guinness Collection -- The Ladykillers / The Man in the White Suit / The Lavender Hill Mob / Kind Hearts and Coronets / The Captain's Paradise

Ealing Studios Comedy Collection -- The Maggie / Passport to Pimlico / A Run for Your Money / Whiskey Galore! / The Titfield Thunderbolt

British War Collection -- The Cruel Sea / The Ship That Died of Shame / Went the Day Well? / The Dam Busters / The Colditz Story

(And possibly others; these are the three I have.)

Not really likely, as these sets were released about 10-12 years ago, but it's possible.

[darkness2918]

Made a random stop at a store that sells used DVD & BD. Normally I just look through the BD section since the DVDs are usually just the big studio films that I either already have or seen & don't really wanna own. Today I decided to actually look through the DVD section since I had time to kill. Glad I did since I walked away with these Criterion DVDs: The Rock $5, Spartacus $7 & Ran $10

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by darkness2918

I walked away with these Criterion DVDs: The Rock $5, Spartacus $7 & Ran $10

Ran is an excellent buy. The Rock you could have avoided because Disney's blu-ray contains a massively upgraded transfer and all the supplements of the Criterion DVD release. For 5$, I suppose it doesn't really matter.

[Halation]

Originally Posted by Halation

If I could only recommend one release, especially for someone looking into 'world cinema,' it'd be La Jetee/Sans Soleil. But it's divisive.

Also, I'd pick up Late Spring before Tokyo Story, as it's a slightly earlier and (very slightly) better Ozu film.

I give a strong no to the Fisher King, and a strong yes to The Thin Red Line.

also, is Yi Yi unpopular around here? I never see it mentioned, and it's possibly the best thing...ever...

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Tokyo Ga is one of the greatest documentaries that I have ever seen.

I can watch Tokyo Ga over and over. How can you not want to visit Japan after seeing it?

Come to think of it I can also watch Late Spring over and over. Either this release or In The Mood For Love is probably my most watched Criterion.