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shadedpain4 · 01-15-2016, 03:41 PM

Last night I watched "A Day In The Country", and for me this is a release that really showcases what I love best about Criterion. On the surface it's just a slightly incomplete 40 min film (albeit from a fairly legendary director), but once you dig into the features and learn the story of its creation, it's journey to actual release, and all that has occurred surrounding the film since release, you see that the actual film is just the tip of the iceberg for the overall story.

I know for some people Criterion is about great films with great PQ/AQ and the suppliments they could take or leave, but for me, getting the film with the overall story of how it came to be, and the effect of the film since release is where it's at.

Really an excellent release.

shadedpain4 · 01-15-2016, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I will be very disappointed if Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars is not announced today.

Not to be a wet blanket, but I would think that even if Criterion has this in the pipeline somewhere, they might be considering new special features that include the perspective of Bowie's passing. If that's the case, organizing and creating all that would probably not include a confirmed release date only 3 months away.

ajburke · 01-15-2016, 04:01 PM

A few nights ago, I watched The Shooting and Ride in the Whirlwind back to back. It was my first time seeing either of them, and my only real frame of reference was being a fan of Monte Hellman's Two-Lane Blacktop.

Overall, I was impressed with this western two-fer. The production was minimal but both films had interesting story hooks. That, plus strong performances, made this a very enjoyable evening. If forced to pick, I slightly preferred The Shooting, probably because of Warren Oates, and because Millie Perkins had a larger role. On paper however, I really enjoyed the story set-up of Ride in the Whirlwind. Jack Nicholson really "popped" in these as well, and the fact that he wrote Whirlwind makes his legend grow even grander in my eyes.

[Show spoiler]

was a cool revisionist slant that I hadn't seen before.

Ray Jackson · 01-15-2016, 04:02 PM

Watched my newly purchased OOP copy of Army of Shadows last night.

Man...what...a...FILM.

Might be better than Le Samourai.

So glad I own this.

ShellOilJunior · 01-15-2016, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Not to be a wet blanket, but I would think that even if Criterion has this in the pipeline somewhere, they might be considering new special features that include the perspective of Bowie's passing. If that's the case, organizing and creating all that would probably not include a confirmed release date only 3 months away.

I've read the prep time for a release is about 3 months. This is getting interviews, scanning the film, etc. This presumes all the materials are in good shape and those being interviewed can get to NYC. Something like Apu obviously takes longer.

italy12 · 01-15-2016, 04:19 PM

So, it's already confirmed that CC is waiting until Wednesday of next week to announce April's releases. Oh well.

belcherman · 01-15-2016, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Watched my newly purchased OOP copy of Army of Shadows last night.

Man...what...a...FILM.

Might be better than Le Samourai.

So glad I own this.

Congratulations. I've only seen the trailer for Army of Shadows, but it looks great. I'll definitely pick it up if I ever go region-free. Still not willing to pay eBay prices for the Criterion, however.

By the way, there's a guy on eBay asking $300 for five brand new copies. I hope he gets boils.

I KEEL YOU · 01-15-2016, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12

So, it's already confirmed that CC is waiting until Wednesday of next week to announce April's releases. Oh well.

jordan-r · 01-15-2016, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by italy12

So, it's already confirmed that CC is waiting until Wednesday of next week to announce April's releases. Oh well.

Where'd you see this?

SammyJankis · 01-15-2016, 04:41 PM

Yeah, I don't see anything on their social platforms.

CriterionBlues · 01-15-2016, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Watched my newly purchased OOP copy of Army of Shadows last night.

Man...what...a...FILM.

Might be better than Le Samourai.

So glad I own this.

Cheers, Ray. Well done. It's no Top Gun, but an amazing film. Easily my favorite Melville.

filmmusic · 01-15-2016, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Yeah, I don't see anything on their social platforms.

Probably he was joking..

tama · 01-15-2016, 04:55 PM

I'll go out on a limb and say announcements will be Monday.

italy12 · 01-15-2016, 04:59 PM

Monday is a holiday.

It's on their Twitterbook feed.

kuro_sawa · 01-15-2016, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by italy12

Monday is a holiday.

It's on their Twitterbook feed.

Okay, what the heck is a Twitterbook?

mja345 · 01-15-2016, 05:08 PM

Saw it on their Myspace account that they're not announcing any titles this month.

kuro_sawa · 01-15-2016, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mja345

Saw it on their Myspace account that they're not announcing any titles this month.

You goddamn kids with your goddamn computers!

Ray Jackson · 01-15-2016, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

Cheers, Ray. Well done. It's no Top Gun, but an amazing film. Easily my favorite Melville.

It might lack the thematic substance of Top Gun or Point Break, but man does it look great.

...Melville really knows how to shoot a picture.

CriterionBlues · 01-15-2016, 05:11 PM

Jean Arthur:
https://www.criterion.com/people/123773

And many other pages from ...

Only Angels Have Wings

Ray Jackson · 01-15-2016, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belcherman

Congratulations. I've only seen the trailer for Army of Shadows, but it looks great. I'll definitely pick it up if I ever go region-free. Still not willing to pay eBay prices for the Criterion, however.

By the way, there's a guy on eBay asking $300 for five brand new copies. I hope he gets boils.

I was able to get my copy in exchange for two Criterion films I didn't even want, plus $10.

There are deals out there.

...just be patient.

01-15-2016, 04:02 PM	#142044
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	Watched my newly purchased OOP copy of *Army of Shadows* last night. Man...what...a...FILM. Might be better than Le Samourai. So glad I own this. Last edited by Ray Jackson; 01-15-2016 at 04:08 PM.

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01-15-2016, 03:41 PM	#142041
shadedpain4 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:90 Blu-ray collection:2749 DVD collection:94 Trading Score:6	Last night I watched "A Day In The Country", and for me this is a release that really showcases what I love best about Criterion. On the surface it's just a slightly incomplete 40 min film (albeit from a fairly legendary director), but once you dig into the features and learn the story of its creation, it's journey to actual release, and all that has occurred surrounding the film since release, you see that the actual film is just the tip of the iceberg for the overall story. I know for some people Criterion is about great films with great PQ/AQ and the suppliments they could take or leave, but for me, getting the film with the overall story of how it came to be, and the effect of the film since release is where it's at. Really an excellent release.

01-15-2016, 04:01 PM	#142043
ajburke Active Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Rochester, NY 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:1058 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:2	A few nights ago, I watched The Shooting and Ride in the Whirlwind back to back. It was my first time seeing either of them, and my only real frame of reference was being a fan of Monte Hellman's Two-Lane Blacktop. Overall, I was impressed with this western two-fer. The production was minimal but both films had interesting story hooks. That, plus strong performances, made this a very enjoyable evening. If forced to pick, I slightly preferred The Shooting, probably because of Warren Oates, and because Millie Perkins had a larger role. On paper however, I really enjoyed the story set-up of Ride in the Whirlwind. Jack Nicholson really "popped" in these as well, and the fact that he wrote Whirlwind makes his legend grow even grander in my eyes. [Show spoiler] was a cool revisionist slant that I hadn't seen before.

01-15-2016, 04:19 PM	#142046
italy12 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:1405 Blu-ray collection:5040 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	So, it's already confirmed that CC is waiting until Wednesday of next week to announce April's releases. Oh well.

01-15-2016, 04:41 PM	#142050
SammyJankis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:664	Yeah, I don't see anything on their social platforms.

01-15-2016, 04:55 PM	#142053
tama Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:San Jose, CA 4K collection:685 Blu-ray collection:1229	I'll go out on a limb and say announcements will be Monday.

01-15-2016, 04:59 PM	#142054
italy12 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:1405 Blu-ray collection:5040 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Monday is a holiday. It's on their Twitterbook feed.

01-15-2016, 05:08 PM	#142056
mja345 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2015 4K collection:1166 Blu-ray collection:12350 DVD collection:266	Saw it on their Myspace account that they're not announcing any titles this month.

01-15-2016, 05:11 PM	#142059
CriterionBlues Expert Member Member since:Apr 2015 Location:Soda City, USA 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:3382 DVD collection:369 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:2	Jean Arthur: https://www.criterion.com/people/123773 And many other pages from ... Only Angels Have Wings

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