The Criterion Collection

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Ikiru Blu-ray REVIEW



Magnificent film





Pro-B

Damn...was hoping for a digibook.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Damn...was hoping for a digibook.

Im surprised we've had quite a few recently...

Moonrise Kingdom, Mulholland Dr, Don't Look Back, Apu Trilogy (obviously)... Criterion are spoiling us.

[SkyAntoine]

Nothing is better than your spouse rolling her eyes each night when you pop in a new Criterion, but not saying a word because she knows it makes you happy. I have most of my Thanksgiving break free time set aside to watch the Apu Trilogy.

But, first, I will have to do my annual Black Friday ritual of watching Mr. Mom with the kids while my wife shops. Anybody else doing a double feature of Apu and Mr. Mom?

[jshaide]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

I adore A Brief History of Time, the score (Philip Glass) is mesmerising and its a great documentary, not watch in a while but I remember being hypnotised by it. I love the subject matter and its just a really well presented documentary, if you like his other stuff id recommend this . If I remember correctly its more about Hawkins himself than it is actually about his book, but it does feature stuff from the book.

Following is a no brainier, get it. I would say its one of Nolan's best films.

I loved Everlasting Moments but it can feel a bit slow at times, but I did enjoy it, only seen once though and was a while back >.>

Thanks for this.

I'm honestly not the biggest Nolan fan, but I am quite curious about seeing his beginnings. I've enjoyed watching his progression over time, and think he's certainly interesting but getting better.

Everlasting Moments I'm curious about because of the other Troell works in the collection and that I've seen.

Love Morris, so I think the Hawking film is a must for me too. I was actually shocked when I realized that I DIDN'T buy it last year. Same for the Fassbender set. I assumed I did and just never got around to looking at them. Such in the case when you buy more than you can watch, haha.

[Dan8700]

Really fabulous month, all in. Especially delighted in seeing the wonderful "Io la conoscevo bene", a film almost unseen outside Italy (and it's criminal, even if it's defin. not related to "La Dolce Vita"...) and one of Ooshima's masterworks, "Death by Hanging".

[littleprince32]

I couldn't help myself, I took an early/long lunch and picked up Apu at B&N. (along with Mulholland Drive, Rushmore, Battle of Algiers, Carlos, Code Unknown, and The Bridge) The packaging is beautifully designed. It's similar to the Demy set (individual slips for each film inside the bigger box) but much much thinner. Fits nicely on the shelf with the other digipacks. If no one has posted pics of the set I will post some this afternoon after work.

I only had time to watch the restoration doc and it was very well done. Much more in-depth than the Demy restoration demos. The images of the burned OCN were heartbreaking.

[jshaide]

Originally Posted by littleprince32

I couldn't help myself, I took an early/long lunch and picked up Apu at B&N. (along with Mulholland Drive, Rushmore, Battle of Algiers, Carlos, Code Unknown, and The Bridge) The packaging is beautifully designed. It's similar to the Demy set (individual slips for each film inside the bigger box) but much much thinner. Fits nicely on the shelf with the other digipacks. If no one has posted pics of the set I will post some this afternoon after work.

I only had time to watch the restoration doc and it was very well done. Much more in-depth than the Demy restoration demos. The images of the burned OCN were heartbreaking.

I'm so excited. I'm holding out for Black Friday for the inevitable BN Black Friday coupon that is usually like 30 percent off.

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by jshaide

Thanks for this.

I'm honestly not the biggest Nolan fan, but I am quite curious about seeing his beginnings. I've enjoyed watching his progression over time, and think he's certainly interesting but getting better.

It is the first time I hear this, I think it's more like the opposite for me

[jshaide]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

It is the first time I hear this, I think it's more like the opposite for me

Yeah, I've had lots of conversations about this. We can talk Nolan more in PM if you so choose-I don't want the thread to get away from the topic at hand once it moves past Following.

[shadedpain4]

I'm stoked that there is some ::kogonada action on The Apu Trilogy set. Love his work!

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

I'm stoked that there is some ::kogonada action on The Apu Trilogy set. Love his work!

Now that you mention it, I have been watching the extras on Cries and Whispers, and saw one of his essays or deconstruction more than essay, it was great, every release should come with one of those .

I think I have never been disappointed with the visual essays, it is just too bad very few releases seem to come with them, they should focus more on them in my opinion, wouldn't mind if they replaced entirely the booklets for more of them actually.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

Now that you mention it, I have been watching the extras on Cries and Whispers, and saw one of his essays or deconstruction more than essay, it was great, every release should come with one of those .

I think I have never been disappointed with the visual essays, it is just too bad very few releases seem to come with them, they should focus more on them in my opinion, wouldn't mind if they replaced entirely the booklets for more of them actually.

Can't argue with any of this. I'm partial to his Ozu stuff, but I also loved his essay on La Dolce Vita.

[D2Girls]

I think I'll pick up the Apu trilogy today. I'll post pictures when I get home with it later tonight

[CriterionBlues]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

I'm stoked that there is some ::kogonada action on The Apu Trilogy set. Love his work!

His piece is the best on the box, but not just because of him.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by jshaide

Thanks for this.

I'm honestly not the biggest Nolan fan, but I am quite curious about seeing his beginnings. I've enjoyed watching his progression over time, and think he's certainly interesting but getting better.

Everlasting Moments I'm curious about because of the other Troell works in the collection and that I've seen.

Love Morris, so I think the Hawking film is a must for me too. I was actually shocked when I realized that I DIDN'T buy it last year. Same for the Fassbender set. I assumed I did and just never got around to looking at them. Such in the case when you buy more than you can watch, haha.

It doesn't really feel like his recent works, if you have seen Memento it has more of that feel to it, its nothing like anything he's done since The Prestige tbh.

As I said, for me its his best piece alongside Memento.

[takeasneededforpain]

How is the audio and video quality on the Criterion Blu-Ray of "Rosemary's Baby", is it worth $40 Canadian????

[D2Girls]

Originally Posted by takeasneededforpain

How is the audio and video quality on the Criterion Blu-Ray of "Rosemary's Baby", is it worth $40 Canadian????

In terms of audio and video quality, the criterion release of Rosemary's baby is as good as you can get. Is it worth $40? I'd say yes or possibly no depending on how important this movie is to you. But I can gaurantee most of the spoiled Americans on this forum who refuse to pay for a movie unless it's at least %50 off would give a resounding "no not worth it" answer.

[Rhettroactive]

Finally got in on the B&N Criterion sale today. Grabbed a good amount of unseen titles that I'm really excited about...

Apu Trilogy
Tati Box Set
Y Tu Mama También
Don't Look Now
Friends of Eddie Coyle
Secret of the Grain

Apu, Don't Look, Friends and Secret are all new to me. I'm already looking forward to spending some time with all of these titles over the holidays.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by takeasneededforpain

How is the audio and video quality on the Criterion Blu-Ray of "Rosemary's Baby", is it worth $40 Canadian????

You're not going to use it to demo your system but the audio and video are both excellent.

Originally Posted by D2Girls

But I can gaurantee most of the spoiled Americans on this forum who refuse to pay for a movie unless it's at least %50 off would give a resounding "no not worth it" answer.

Well, he's talking about Canadian dollars so it's already half off.

:rimshot:

Thank you, I'll be here all week.

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by D2Girls

But I can gaurantee most of the spoiled Americans on this forum who refuse to pay for a movie unless it's at least %50 off would give a resounding "no not worth it" answer.

So Canadians aren't Americans?

Looking at Rosemary's Baby at amazon.ca it seems it was quite some time around 29 CAD(~22 USD), I think it is worth it at that price, but it depends on how much you like to spend on your movies.