The Criterion Collection

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Non-Criterion but I ordered Malick's Knight of Cups from Germany. I can see this as something I really enjoy.

Watched my German Knight of Cups disc this week. Not my favorite Malick, but nice to have it on blu before it even hits North American theatres. Some decent suppliments as well, mostly discussions with Bale and Portman about their characters and working with Malick.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Watched my German Knight of Cups disc this week. Not my favorite Malick, but nice to have it on blu before it even hits North American theatres. Some decent suppliments as well, mostly discussions with Bale and Portman about their characters and working with Malick.

Oooh, I look forward to those.

Malick is Malick. It will never be my favorite Malick, since we have The Thin Red Line and Tree of Life ... but I always want to sit there, lying back, watching whatever movie it is and *experiencing* it. To me, that's the whole thing. Letting the film wash over me. Actually, it's not that different from watching Persona. I mean, at times I try and "figure out" the movie. But generally I just let it happen. And I find myself experiencing Malick much the same way.

[ShellOilJunior]

Still about 6 weeks away from a US theatrical release of Knight of Cups. At least we don't have to wait decades for the next Malick film.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Still about 6 weeks away from a US theatrical release of Knight of Cups. At least we don't have to wait decades for the next Malick film.

It's US premiere is this weekend at the Santa Barbara film festival in case we have any West Coast Malick fans in the house.

[llj]

Inspired by the media and online reactions to the Jian Ghomeshi trial up here in Canada, I popped Anatomy of a Murder into my player last night. What a brilliant movie, still. I think more people should watch this movie rather than those dozens of other films with lawyers who are "Crusaders for Truth and Justice". One of the top 5 American movies of all time, in my personal ranking. I also noticed something that flew by me in the previous few times I watched it--the use of the word "b*tch." We all know about how this film used the words "rape" and "sex" and even "panties" which caused a kerfuffle, but what that convict said about Manion's "slap the hell out of that b*tch" (my paraphrasing), I was astounded that this didn't register to me the first few times I watched it.

Still without a doubt my favorite movie directed by Mr Freeze.

*(Need to see Bonjour Tristesse again though. It's been over 15 years since I last saw it. Not paying for the outrageously priced Twilight Time version though)

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by llj

Inspired by the media and online reactions to the Jian Ghomeshi trial up here in Canada, I popped Anatomy of a Murder into my player last night. What a brilliant movie, still. I think more people should watch this movie rather than those dozens of other films with lawyers who are "Crusaders for Truth and Justice". One of the top 5 American movies of all time, in my personal ranking. I also noticed something that flew by me in the previous few times I watched it--the use of the word "b*tch." We all know about how this film used the words "rape" and "sex" and even "panties" which caused a kerfuffle, but what that convict said about Manion's "slap the hell out of that b*tch" (my paraphrasing), I was astounded that this didn't register to me the first few times I watched it.

Still without a doubt my favorite movie directed by Mr Freeze.

*(Need to see Bonjour Tristesse again though. It's been over 15 years since I last saw it. Not paying for the outrageously priced Twilight Time version though)

Jian Ghomeshi. There's a name I didn't expect to see in this thread today. I'm having Moxy Fruvous flashbacks now.

[llj]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Jian Ghomeshi. There's a name I didn't expect to see in this thread today. I'm having Moxy Fruvous flashbacks now.

It's getting big publicity/media coverage, and most especially polarizing is his lawyer, Marie Henein. I find it fascinating on a sociological level how so many people are projecting their own biases/politics on her and her tactics/tricks. Made me remember how dirty/clever Jimmy Stewart's tricks actually were in Anatomy.

[ckt]

I'm really looking forward to all the new Malick projects. Especially Voyage of Time, and to that even more so when I found out Morricone is scoring it!

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by ckt

I'm really looking forward to all the new Malick projects. Especially Voyage of Time, and to that even more so when I found out Morricone is scoring it!

This is th only film I am so hyped about that I could die out of excitement.

NEED NEWS.

O F***

http://collider.com/voyage-of-time-b...rrence-malick/

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Jian Ghomeshi. There's a name I didn't expect to see in this thread today. I'm having Moxy Fruvous flashbacks now.

What? I wasn't even aware of this, I used to hear that guy on the radio program Q, I think he interviewed people from the film industry quite often.

[llj]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

What? I wasn't even aware of this, I used to hear that guy on the radio program Q, I think he interviewed people from the film industry quite often.

CBC radio, yes.

Whatever the outcome of this trial, it is difficult to picture him ever getting employment again as a figure in the public eye anymore.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by llj

CBC radio, yes.

Whatever the outcome of this trial, it is difficult to picture him ever getting employment again as a figure in the public eye anymore.

Not to mention my dreams of a Fruvous reunion tour!

[The Great Owl]

Not overtly Criterion-related, but...

I just placed an order for the book, Of Walking in Ice: Munich - Paris 23 November - 14 December 1974 by Werner Herzog.

In this short book, Herzog recounts a 600-mile walk that he completed during the late autumn of 1974 after he received word that a friend was dying.

As an ultrarunner, I'm always intrigued at long journeys on foot of this sort, and, as a fan of some of Herzog's films, I'm interested to see how he might apply his offbeat fatalistic points of view with his experience.

[MifuneFan]

Since there's been so much confusion about whether the Zatoichi Collection is going OOP or not, and people panicking and paying full price, I contacted Criterion and I can confirm that this set is Not out of print

Hello Michael,

Thanks for writing. The Zatoichi set is not out of print. Once the
stock of the current edition runs out it may be unavailable for a bit
while we print more packaging.

All the best,
Jon Mulvaney

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Since there's been so much confusion about whether the Zatoichi Collection is going OOP or not, and people panicking and paying full price, I contacted Criterion and I can confirm that this set is Not out of print

As usual, asking someone who knows is better than rampant speculation. But maybe not as fun

[jacobb1313]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Since there's been so much confusion about whether the Zatoichi Collection is going OOP or not, and people panicking and paying full price, I contacted Criterion and I can confirm that this set is Not out of print

I placed an order yesterday, just in case ... and I ain't even mad. It's money well spent.

[Scottie]

As much as I dislike Lars von Trier and his work, I am against censorship, especially creative censorship.

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Lars Von Trier’s ‘Antichrist’ Latest Film Banned By French Court Amid Ratings Furor

French conservative values group Promouvoir has won another victory in its crusade against sex and violence on French screens. Lars von Trier’s 2009 drama, Antichrist, which scooped the best actress prize for Charlotte Gainsbourg in Cannes, has seen its operating visa revoked by the Administrative Court of Paris. The court cited “scenes of great violence” and “non-simulated sex” in its Wednesday decision, per multiple reports. The move comes at a time when the industry is seeking reform of the ratings system to keep it out of court and weaken Promouvoir which has spearheaded — and won — campaigns against several major titles in recent months, mostly over sexual content. It’s also particularly disconcerting in a country that so highly values its freedom of expression, and which saw it so devastatingly attacked in 2015.

French film body ARP today came out swinging in response, saying that it was “once again stunned” that judges have challenged a decision made by the culture minister and the Classification Commission, and that a “repressive and extremist association” such as Promouvoir, “should decide what we can and cannot see in France.”

This is the third time that Antichrist — which did its fair share to scandalize the Croisette when it originally debuted — has seen its rating challenged. It was previously banned by the State Council in 2009 and 2012 before being reinstated by the culture ministry with a -16 certificate. Yesterday, judges yanked its certificate again. An appeal is possible, I’m told.

Promouvoir has previously gone after the ratings classifications of Gaspar Noé’s Love, Virginie Despentes’ Baise-Moi, Universal’s Fifty Shades Of Grey and von Trier’s own Nymphomaniac films. In December, it succeeded in stripping 2013 Palme d’Or winner Blue Is The Warmest Color of its visa. That decision was also subject to appeal by the culture minister.

ARP, together with the Directors’ Guild (SRF) today said, “It is astounding that so many films, which have been widely acclaimed in major festivals, and offended the sensibilities of no one — except for the promoters of a new obscurantism — can be barred from the public.”

The groups again implored Culture Minister Fleur Pellerin to take urgent measures to modernize the system and give “meaning and weight” back to the Classification Commission.

I recently asked Noé whether he expected reforms would come, especially after his experience with Love. In August, the film was bumped up from -16 to -18 (NC-17) in what was believed to be the first time such a change occurred mid-run, and again at the behest of Promouvoir. He laughed and said, “On the internet, there is no ratings system so it’s awkward that people still believe there is a sense to put a rating on a film.” He added, “I wish people were shocked each time they see a gun in a movie. I don’t know why a penis is more shocking than a gun.”

Love was released unrated in the U.S. by Alchemy in December. Noé’s other films like Irreversible and Seul Contre Tous were similarly unrated Stateside which he said didn’t bother him at all. He noted that in Denmark, Love had the maximum rating of -15. “But (cinemas) say if you’re with your parents you can get in if you’re 11. So Denmark is the most open-minded of them all.” Von Trier of course is a Danish filmmaker.

In theory, the economic impact to Antichrist is minimal. If the rating changes, then it would have to change on all forms under which the film is exploited. It’s been out of theaters for seven years, so that would mean DVD, VOD, etc. It would also mean that it can’t be shown on television at certain hours.

It is, however, part of this larger issue surrounding the French ratings system which has typically been more lenient when it comes to sex than violence compared to other markets. The Classification Commission is made up of industry professionals, experts in human sciences and government and youth representatives. Together they make a recommendation to the culture minister who then has the final word.

In its statement today, ARP said the commission “already exercises its vital role in guaranteeing the protection of moviegoers. It is no longer tolerable that [Promouvoir’s attorney] be allowed to make use of defects in our texts in disregard of the legitimacy of this commission.”

http://deadline.com/2016/02/antichri...gs-1201696325/

[WonderWeasel]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Cave of Forgotten Dreams
The Salt Of The Earth
Going Clear: Scientology and The Prison of Belief
How To Die In Oregon
Come Worry With Us!
Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of The Toynbee Tiles
The Act Of Killing
The Look Of Silence
Searching For Sugarman
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

I can't believe I forgot to mention Wenders's excellent doc about Salgado. He's my favorite photographer, and Wenders delivered a great cinematic portrait of him.

[WonderWeasel]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Not overtly Criterion-related, but...

I just placed an order for the book, Of Walking in Ice: Munich - Paris 23 November - 14 December 1974 by Werner Herzog.

In this short book, Herzog recounts a 600-mile walk that he completed during the late autumn of 1974 after he received word that a friend was dying.

As an ultrarunner, I'm always intrigued at long journeys on foot of this sort, and, as a fan of some of Herzog's films, I'm interested to see how he might apply his offbeat fatalistic points of view with his experience.

Them German New Wave filmmakers are an eccentric bunch, aren't they?

I hope he didn't eat one of the shoes from his 600-mile journey.

[SkyAntoine]

Originally Posted by iScottie

As much as I dislike Lars von Trier and his work, I am against censorship, especially creative censorship.

Lars Von Trier’s ‘Antichrist’ Latest Film Banned By French Court Amid Ratings Furor



http://deadline.com/2016/02/antichri...gs-1201696325/

On a similar note, I've watched the first half of In the Realm of Senses on Hulu. Aaron/CriterionBlues sat in on the WrongReel podcast and I started watching last night.
Serious question...is there an artistic difference between this and porn that justifies a Criterion release?
I'm only half way through so maybe it will all come together in the end.