The Criterion Collection

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Meanwhile we get another Altman release, but no Le Samourai upgrade?

...I don't get that.

I do. There is obviously a good enough (at the very least) HD master for the Altman, and not one for the Melville. You go with what you got.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Cremildo

I wasn't really "saying" anything. I was suggesting a possible answer to his question.

Still, I have a hard time believing non-English titles are reliably better sellers than English ones. Melville sure has strong footing among cinephiles, but do his movies reach potential general audiences in the same way an English-speaking one might?




Well, that's a matter of opinion. I think it's nice to have access to the majority of the body of work of a great filmmaker like Altman. Why wait years and years before putting it all out?

Plus, I don't think the variables in Criterion's decision-making are mutually exclusive like that. Perhaps they haven't released Le samourai yet for a number of reasons, like legal rights or proper source availability.

It is because they don't have a quality source for it. Word is they turned down the one from Pathe because the restoration was so poor.

[Gusto-Guus]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

Does anyone born in the 70's or later (37 or older) think Boyhood is a great film?

Just a theory I have.. no one needs to entertain my somewhat rhetorical question.

Idk if it helps you, but I'm 30 and I think it's extremely overrated. First half is good, but it just gets cliche in the second half and loses any mystery the first half had.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Cremildo

I wasn't really "saying" anything. I was suggesting a possible answer to his question.

Still, I have a hard time believing non-English titles are reliably better sellers than English ones. Melville sure has strong footing among cinephiles, but do his movies reach potential general audiences in the same way an English-speaking one might?

That would depend on who and what you're talking about. Yeah, chances are an Altman film would sell better than a Melville film, but I'm reasonably certain that someone like Kurosawa or Bergman would sell better than Altman.

[The Great Owl]

Pan's Labyrinth is the only one that jumps out at me right now, although The Executioner looks intriguing. All of the titles can wait until the November Barnes & Noble sale.

That's probably just as well, since my big priority in October is the Blu-ray release of the Miami Vice television series. (Yes, I'm dead serious.)


In related awesomeness, my Criterion Blu-ray of Carnival of Souls arrived in the mail today.

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by belcherman

Definitely down for Short Cuts. I'm a big fan of both Altman and Raymond Carver, and the extras on this look great!

I like Altman quite a bit as well but Short Cuts was a real chore for me to get through.
Not crazy about the Player either but that one had enough funny bits in it to keep me going whereas this one felt long and exhausting.

[THS]

Stoked to upgrade Boyhood and Pan's Labyrinth! I'd love it if they released The Before Trilogy and The Grand Budapest Hotel before year's end..

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Here's the DVD cover for the GDT set. You rarely see different covers for the different format editions coming out at the same time. It's a bit of a mash-up, not really sure if it works

I really like it. Since I have the BDs of Cronos and The Devil's Backbone, I'd be tempted to get the BD of Pan's Labyrinth and the DVD edition of the set. But there's no point in that since the DVD edition doesn't have the hardcover book. Looks like I'm going to have to get the set on BD anyway.

[MifuneFan]

I think this is the first month without any from the New Year's drawing.

[dmarvin]

I can't believe Boyhood is finally happening. My favorite film in a while.

[jworden]

I'll definitely be picking up Boyhood during the November criterion sale! I put off buying the regular release for a long time despite the fact the film was one of my favorites of that year. (I'm currently doing the same with Grand Budapest Hotel, which I liked even more that Boyhood)

I might have to splurge on the GDT set as well.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by Cremildo

I wasn't really "saying" anything. I was suggesting a possible answer to his question.

Still, I have a hard time believing non-English titles are reliably better sellers than English ones. Melville sure has strong footing among cinephiles, but do his movies reach potential general audiences in the same way an English-speaking one might?




Well, that's a matter of opinion. I think it's nice to have access to the majority of the body of work of a great filmmaker like Altman. Why wait years and years before putting it all out?

Plus, I don't think the variables in Criterion's decision-making are mutually exclusive like that. Perhaps they haven't released Le samourai yet for a number of reasons, like legal rights or proper source availability.

I didn't say that Melville sells better than Altman. If you reread your post, the reason you suggested as to why CC would release another Altman is presented as fact. That may not have been what you meant and you have now made that clear, so thats fine.

All I'm saying is that they are close to on par with each other, so theres no way that it is about moving units.

And of course, I know they have problems with the Le Samourai master, so thats why we don't get it versus any alternative release.

[jbieste]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Pan's Labyrinth is the only one that jumps out at me right now, although The Executioner looks intriguing. All of the titles can wait until the November Barnes & Noble sale.

That's probably just as well, since my big priority in October is the Blu-ray release of the Miami Vice television series. (Yes, I'm dead serious.)


In related awesomeness, my Criterion Blu-ray of Carnival of Souls arrived in the mail today.

You gotta show some love for having a gator as a pet. Out for a long run, just thinking of Elvis has to bump your pace a stride or two, right?

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by belcherman

Definitely down for Short Cuts. I'm a big fan of both Altman and Raymond Carver, and the extras on this look great!

On the other hand, it doesn't have the book of Carver stories that was in the original Criterion DVD release (it was removed for a later DVD reissue).

[malakaheso]

Guess the posters on here were right in their prediction of a Del Toro boxset!

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

Does anyone born in the 70's or later (37 or older) think Boyhood is a great film?

Just a theory I have.. no one needs to entertain my somewhat rhetorical question.

I haven't seen it yet. It looked like an interesting bit of filmmaking, but I just never managed to find the time.

[Arch Stanton]

Any Robert Altman news is great. Totally on board for Short Cuts.

I've never seen Pan's Lab but I've heard a lot of great stuff from people. Will probably pick up the Criterion edition because I know there were some DNR issues with the original.

[zorbonaut]

Boyhood and Short Cuts will be definite buys.

Can't stand Pan's Labyrinth or Guillermo del Toro so it will never be a purchase of mine.

Good month overall!

[pedromvu]

Good lineup, weird that Criterion classified Pan's Labyrinth country as Spain, it was even nominated for foreign Language film for Mexico

Now I need to see if the book from the trilogy can make me change my mind about wanting to own the other 2 films since my love is mostly for Pan's Labyrinth only.

The Spanish and Italian films sound interesting, I am just sure I will not be getting Boyhood, but still hoping for the Before Trilogy next month

[Arch Stanton]

Originally Posted by BagheeraMcGee

They are cranking out the Altman films this year. First The Player, then McCabe & Mrs. Miller, and now Short Cuts. Could Gosford Park be next?

September brings Blood Simple and Dekalog, and now October brings Short Cuts, Pan's Labyrinth and Boyhood. That screaming sound you may hear is my wallet. Pay it no mind.

I'd like A Prairie Home Companion too. Could be good for some kind of Remembering Robert Altman doc too - I know Paul Thomas Anderson was heavily involved in the making of it and there was some behind the scenes stuff shot with those guys on set.