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[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

Could anyone recommend any Criterion autumn-y films except Autumn Sonanta, Fantastic Mr. Fox and An Autumn Aftertoon?

Criterion posted this

https://www.criterion.com/current/po...2-welcome-fall

Enjoy! lol

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I prefer the english version myself.

Very well done...doesn't sound like some poorly dubbed Kung Fu movie.

Rather watch that than having to read subtitles.

I recently bought the Shout Factory blu-ray and the PQ definitely isn't the greatest. Scenes alternate between heavy grain and heavy dnr.

But for $15, I'm satisfied with it.

...the cover art is perhaps the coolest cover art I've ever seen on any dvd/blu-ray.

thanks, Ray! I think I'll try the English version w/ my wife and sister.

[jmclick]

Originally Posted by WonderWeasel

I saw Shock Corridor a while back and really enjoyed the pulpy writing style and exploitative feel to it. Some of it is so ridiculously silly it's entertaining, like

[Show spoiler]when Johnny stumbles into the nympho ward, or the defector who thought he was J.E.B. Stuart.

If The Naked Kiss is along the same lines, then I'll probably enjoy it.

Oildude, you have convinced me to pick it up and thoroughly investigate his filmography. I should have read more about Fuller instead of the individual film. Thanks for the input!

You absolutely have to check out Fuller's subversive western, Forty Guns (originally titled Woman With a Whip). It's packed with unexpected (sometimes shocking) moments, lots of mind-blowing Freudian symbolism, and features an incredible performance by Barbara Stanwyck who did all her own stunts ... including being dragged by a horse. It just gets better and better every time you watch it.

And of course, Pickup on South Street is also one of the greats, and is long overdue for an upgrade to blu-ray by Criterion!

[WonderWeasel]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

this is an interesting topic - one that I have wondered about myself. my son is only 2, so he isn't watching much of anything yet except for nursery rhyme videos. of course, he can watch any kids movie he wants, but I want him to know that the world doesn't end at the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

any other ideas for good kinda artful or thoughtful family films?

Has anyone mentioned The Black Stallion? Also, although it's not Criterion, your son might enjoy some of the Studio Ghibli animated films, though make sure it's an age appropriate one.

[jmclick]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

Owl, Ray J, jmclick... you've piqued my interest in this one. I have never seen ANY of the Dracula movies, btw.

I grabbed the Anchor Bay DVD from the library. a couple questions:

1) German version or English version? my understanding is that the English isn't just an overdub? or it is an overdub w/ the same actors... is that correct?

2) the screen caps for the BFI release, Pro B's 5 star PQ review, and Ebert's inclusion of the Herzog film in his "Great Movies" column have me wondering... will a crappy DVD do it justice? Anchor Bay is not synonymous w/ quality. should I take the plunge? blind buy?

I personally prefer the German version because subtitles don't bother me at all; that, however, is a personal thing. And if you're region-free, I'd heartily recommend choosing the BFI blu-ray. It's such an atmospheric, stylish film that I'm certain you'd be left wondering what you'd missed if you went with the DVD or the Region A blu-ray.

edit: I just read The Great Owl's response to your post, and, as usual, he nailed it. Summarize my response as "what he said."

[Banned User]

Originally Posted by jmclick

You absolutely have to check out Fuller's subversive western, Forty Guns (originally titled Woman With a Whip). It's packed with unexpected (sometimes shocking) moments, lots of mind-blowing Freudian symbolism, and features an incredible performance by Barbara Stanwyck who did all her own stunts ... including being dragged by a horse. It just gets better and better every time you watch it.

And of course, Pickup on South Street is also one of the greats, and is long overdue for an upgrade to blu-ray by Criterion!

I've been holding out on the MoC releases simply because they are really good at releasing boxsets. They've already released White Dogs, Pickup on South Street & Forty Guns. I expect maybe one more and then a boxset.

Hopefully Criterion will start releasing some next year. Agree 100% about Forty Guns amazing movie.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by WonderWeasel

Has anyone mentioned The Black Stallion? Also, although it's not Criterion, your son might enjoy some of the Studio Ghibli animated films, though make sure it's an age appropriate one.

I'll keep TBS in mind. I know there is a film called My Neighbor Totoro that is supposed to be a wonderful film for all ages. I'm looking forward to seeing that myself - not just for my son's sake. like I mentioned, he's only 2, but I've already started adding a few to my collection that I think he'd enjoy.

Originally Posted by jmclick

I personally prefer the German version because subtitles don't bother me at all; that, however, is a personal thing. And if you're region-free, I'd heartily recommend choosing the BFI blu-ray. It's such an atmospheric, stylish film that I'm certain you'd be left wondering what you'd missed if you went with the DVD or the Region A blu-ray.

edit: I just read The Great Owl's response to your post, and, as usual, he nailed it. Summarize my response as "what he said."

cool. the first paragraph of Ebert's review for his Great Movies column, (and your much appreciated endorsement, too ) kinda sells me on needing to see it on Blu-ray:

"There is a quality to the color photography in Werner Herzog's "Nosferatu the Vampyre" that seeps into your bones. It would be inadequate to call it "saturated." It is rich, heavy, deep. The earth looks cold and dirty. There isn't a lot of green, and it looks wet. Mountains look craggy, gray, sharp-edged. Interiors are filmed in bold reds and browns and whites -- whites, especially, for the faces, and above all for Count Dracula's. It is a film of remarkable beauty, but makes no effort to attract or visually coddle us."

[silverlakephil]

At this point, I stopped wondering if Criterion will release a domestic version of a movie that's released by an international label, be it MoC, Arrow, BFI, etc. Their releases are just as good or even better, so I don't understand why some films buffs continue to hold out on purchasing a multi-region player like Seiki which runs less then 100 bucks at Sears. They are worth every penny.

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Criterion posted this

https://www.criterion.com/current/po...2-welcome-fall

Enjoy! lol

Thank you!
It seems I asked right on time!

[Scottie]

Janus Films just posted this photo.

Based off of Mary Hayley Bell's 1959 novel, this hidden treasure follows an escaped murderer as he is harbored by a group of children who confuse him for Jesus Christ. As word spreads amongst the youth in the community, the children come to revere the convict and vilify their parents.

[mrjohnnyb]

This has been posted regarding Out 1:


https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=17624


I know that many of you will be interested in this.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

This has been posted regarding Out 1:


https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=17624


I know that many of you will be interested in this.

I initially wasn't going to buy it, but now I think I'm going to buy it.

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

This has been posted regarding Out 1:


https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=17624


I know that many of you will be interested in this.

That looks fantastic, I probably will not resist getting it on Christmas , wasn't aware of Carlotta releasing blus on the US.

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

That looks fantastic, I probably will not resist getting it on Christmas , wasn't aware of Carlotta releasing blus on the US.

Here's the official thread, Pedro:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=246332

You should get the Carax releases as well. Super presentations

Pro-B

[monorail91]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

Could anyone recommend any Criterion autumn-y films except Autumn Sonanta, Fantastic Mr. Fox and An Autumn Aftertoon?

Harold and Maude feels very "fall" to me. I think it's the scarves.

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

I'm kinda surprised they haven't released Fantastic Planet. Eureka's UK disc is wonderful.

Probably saw the sales figures for Eureka's disc, which is also why there are no plans to put out a MoC Gandahar blu-ray.

[WonderWeasel]

Originally Posted by jmclick

You absolutely have to check out Fuller's subversive western, Forty Guns (originally titled Woman With a Whip). It's packed with unexpected (sometimes shocking) moments, lots of mind-blowing Freudian symbolism, and features an incredible performance by Barbara Stanwyck who did all her own stunts ... including being dragged by a horse. It just gets better and better every time you watch it.

And of course, Pickup on South Street is also one of the greats, and is long overdue for an upgrade to blu-ray by Criterion!

You had me at Western This will be my first watch after The Naked Kiss.

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

This has been posted regarding Out 1:


https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=17624


I know that many of you will be interested in this.

This looks fantastic (if not quite as lavish as the UK set). Regardless, this is as essential a release as there has been this year, can't wait.

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by WonderWeasel

You had me at Western This will be my first watch after The Naked Kiss.

Forty Guns is excellent (as is the Masters Of Cinema Blu-ray). I'd also recommend Park Row, which is my favourite Fuller.

[Hintermann]

Criterion are bringing out Downhill Racer in December.