The Criterion Collection

[jw007]

Originally Posted by jayembee

Philistine.

Are you channeling Noah Baumbach's The Squid and the Whale?

[Edward J Grug III]

Originally Posted by jw007

Are you channeling Noah Baumbach's The Squid and the Whale?

Let's just say, stay away from your locker.

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I own the existing Blu-ray of Road House, and I love the movie.

Road House will never be released by Criterion.

If, however, Road House ever is released by Criterion, then I will double-dip the hell out of it.


Actual honest-to-goodness Criterion-related aside:
Ben Gazzara, who plays the awesomely villainous Brad Wesley in Road House, has a notable role in Anatomy of a Murder, which is available on Criterion Blu-ray.
In fact, it's not a stretch to imagine that Gazzara's character in Road House is the same person as his character in Anatomy of a Murder, except older and meaner.

If Armageddon can be released on Criterion, then Roadhouse is certainly deserving of consideration.

A profound existential meditation on zen philosophy, often unfairly pigeon-holed as a testosterone-fueled action movie...Roadhouse reaffirmed the most tried and true aphorism in the history of western civilization:

...pain don't hurt.

On a side note, I recently watched Anatomy of a Murder for the first time on TCM...great film.

Ben Gazzara was a ridiculously handsome man back in the day.

...it's no wonder Brad Wesley was so popular with the ladies.

[Joe Dalek]

Originally Posted by polsk_aus90

Every month when its Criterion-release-announcement time I wait for Kieslowski's The Dekalog to be announced, based on an offhand comment made by someone involved in Criterion an interview (I think) several years ago.

Which means every month I set myself up for disappointment haha.

Well, you probably saw that they released Blind Chance, which gives hope that they actually will get to the Dekalog someday. I don't know what the rights situation is, but if they have Blind Chance, they likely have some of the other Kieslowski films from that era.

[polsk_aus90]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Well, you probably saw that they released Blind Chance, which gives hope that they actually will get to the Dekalog someday. I don't know what the rights situation is, but if they have Blind Chance, they likely have some of the other Kieslowski films from that era.

I did, and it's certainly great news that Blind Chance has an exceptional release.

I suppose I'm just greedy for more haha.

[jedidarrick]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

Courtesy of the Criterion Forum:

Really? The Princess Bride?
I can already feel the money coming out of my wallet.
Anyway, my wishlist:
Bicycle Thieves (Blu)
After Hours
Before Trilogy

[zw94]

Originally Posted by jedidarrick

Really? The Princess Bride?
I can already feel the money coming out of my wallet.
Anyway, my wishlist:
Bicycle Thieves (Blu)
After Hours
Before Trilogy

Don't hold your breath on the Before Trilogy.

[dsman71]

You know - I was thinking of about something, I think it would be cool of Criterion would license and release a Laurel and Hardy blu ray set. I dont know how likely it would be but that would be a welcome addition.

Even another title from the Capra Premiere DVD collection would be great !

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by zw94

Don't hold your breath on the Before Trilogy.

You mean, even though it's been confirmed they are working on it?

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by zw94

Don't hold your breath on the Before Trilogy.

https://twitter.com/thecinemadoctor/...73383888547840

And I think more people mentioned the same.

But I remember that at first they said "this year", well we will know for sure tomorrow, but my guess is next year, but hopefully sooner than later in the year.

[darkness2918]

Originally Posted by JoeBuck

My December guesses:

Lady Snowblood double feature
Inside Llewyn Davis
Le Samourai
After Hours (if thats what the clock is)


Speaking of Le Samourai, has anyone here rented their HD version off of itunes? Curious as to how it looks, been tempted to just rent it myself but thought I'd ask.

Id love to be able to upgrade Le Samourai & for them to release the Lady Snowblood films. Ive been tempted to buy the Arrow for awhile now.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

how bad is the 'image blur' issue on the I Wish Blu-ray? I haven't seen the film yet, but was excited to see that it can be imported for $13 or so... then bummed that there seems to be some kind of issue w/ the PQ

I'm not the pickiest PQ guy in the world, but I certainly don't recall anything that interfered with my ability to enjoy the film.

[Martin_31]

What are some awesome DVD's to buy? I've been eyeing Hamlet after I finished watching Tess and Roman Polanski mentioned it as one of his favorite movies. I have to add though that Tess is the most beautifully shot movie I have seen. Maybe some DVD's that might take a while to upgrade to Blu-ray.

[mja345]

Originally Posted by Martin_31

What are some awesome DVD's to buy? I've been eyeing Hamlet after I finished watching Tess and Roman Polanski mentioned it as one of his favorite movies. I have to add though that Tess is the most beautifully shot movie I have seen. Maybe some DVD's that might take a while to upgrade to Blu-ray.

Some of my favorite DVD only releases from Criterion...

"Secret Honor" (Philip Baker Hall gives a masterful performance)
"The Ruling Class" (O'Toole is brilliant)
"Brute Force" (A great film. I'm a massive fan of both Dassin and Lancaster)
"2 or 3 Things I Know About Her" (One of my favorite Godard films)
"The Bad Sleep Well" (One of Kurosawa's most underrated masterpieces)
"Exterminating Angel" (Darker and just as funny as "Discreet Charm")
"Mr. Arkadin" (The film is very flawed, but the overall package with the various cuts is incredible)
"The Pornographers" (one of the most underrated films in the collection)
"Man Bites Dog" (the blackest black comedy I've ever seen)

"Mishima" and "Spirit of the Beehive" are also great, but those are two that I think will get an upgrade soon. I read somewhere that "Mishima" is a near lock to get an upgrade in the near future. "Beehive" is one that I would think Criterion would be looking to upgrade soon as well.

[Martin_31]

Originally Posted by mja345

Some of my favorite DVD only releases from Criterion...

"Secret Honor" (Philip Baker Hall gives a masterful performance)
"The Ruling Class" (O'Toole is brilliant)
"Brute Force" (A great film. I'm a massive fan of both Dassin and Lancaster)
"2 or 3 Things I Know About Her" (One of my favorite Godard films)
"The Bad Sleep Well" (One of Kurosawa's most underrated masterpieces)
"Exterminating Angel" (Darker and just as funny as "Discreet Charm")
"Mr. Arkadin" (The film is very flawed, but the overall package with the various cuts is incredible)
"The Pornographers" (one of the most underrated films in the collection)
"Man Bites Dog" (the blackest black comedy I've ever seen)

"Mishima" and "Spirit of the Beehive" are also great, but those are two that I think will get an upgrade soon. I read somewhere that "Mishima" is a near lock to get an upgrade in the near future. "Beehive" is one that I would think Criterion would be looking to upgrade soon as well.

Thanks! The one I bolded above, I bought and saw about two months ago. I really enjoyed the movie. Very creepy movie, too.

[mja345]

Originally Posted by Martin_31

Thanks! The one I bolded above, I bought and saw about two months ago. I really enjoyed the movie. Very creepy movie, too.

Yeah man, there are several scenes in that movie that are BRUTAL. That's a movie you can't show to the wrong person. It's one of those I wouldn't show to someone unless I really knew they had a particular kind of sense of humor.

[Martin_31]

Originally Posted by mja345

Yeah man, there are several scenes in that movie that are BRUTAL. That's a movie you can't show to the wrong person. It's one of those I wouldn't show to someone unless I really knew they had a particular kind of sense of humor.

I agree. I watched it alone. I read about two reviews beforehand, and I knew no one else in my family would want to see it. Tbh, there was some moments where I thought that it was actually real! I had to remind myself that it wasn't.

[mja345]

Originally Posted by Martin_31

I agree. I watched it alone. I read about two reviews beforehand, and I knew no one else in my family would want to see it. Tbh, there was some moments where I thought that it was actually real! I had to remind myself that it wasn't.

For sure. You never know how other people are going to respond to a film like that. It's tough to maintain an undercurrent of comedy with subject matter that dark, but "Man Bites Dog" does it well, which is a credit to the filmmakers.

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

Courtesy of the Criterion Forum:

Now this is VERY exciting. I've just downloaded the podcast but haven't listened to it yet, but if this Region comment is correct then colour me intrigued. I guess with Arrow starting operations in the US it's given Criterion ideas.

[Reddington]

Been following the prediction/hope madness for a few months now, so time to join in. I'd be very happy with more Hitchcock and Welles - in December, or any time after that.