The Criterion Collection

[CelestialAgent]

Wish I could order the Blood Simple poster in the UK! Would look fantastic in a frame.

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

Hey guys, I just got started on listening to podcasts and am looking for some recommendations for good film podcasts? They don't need to be Criterion related.

Every podcast in the Criterion Cast feed.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Watched the blind-bought Secret Sunshine from the B&N sale the other day. Loved it. Highly recommended. Perfect in the technical department as well.
Very happy with it.

It's worth your time to seek out the rest of Lee Chang-dong's films.

[diskspinner]

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Watched the blind-bought Secret Sunshine from the B&N sale the other day. Loved it. Highly recommended. Perfect in the technical department as well.
Very happy with it.

I watched it last weekend too...It is a great movie...After the first 1.5 hours, I thought it is going enter my top 5 criterion easily...Things went a bit down after that but still a very recommended movie which is hardly mentioned by anybody...

and Jeon Do-yeon gives the best performance by an actress in criterion collection IMO...it's so raw/so emotional/so real...it's beyond what we understand as acting...I won't ever forget the level she took it... (she won best actress at Cannes for this performance)

Very vibrant picture quality...it's a brutal,sad & downer movie though...That did not stop me from buying another downer movie today (Cries & Whispers)

One of the best in criterion collection!!!

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Glad you enjoyed it. It's seldom discussed here but it's a terrific film.

I remember when I asked for opinions on this film in this thread, you recommended it. So glad to own this...

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

It's worth your time to seek out the rest of Lee Chang-dong's films.

Any recommendations?

[Abdrewes]

I can recommend Poetry. It has an incredible lead performance by Yoon Jeong-hee and a visual sophistication that belies its melodramatic subject matter.

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by diskspinner

Any recommendations?

Oasis, Peppermint Candy, Poetry, even better than Secret Sunshine

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

Oasis, Peppermint Candy, Poetry, even better than Secret Sunshine

I'm not sure I'd go this far, but the rest of his filmography is essential, particularly Poetry. A shame it's taking so long for another film.

Jeon Do-yeon's performance would probably be my pick for the best of the century.

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

I'm not sure I'd go this far, but the rest of his filmography is essential, particularly Poetry. A shame it's taking so long for another film.

Jeon Do-yeon's performance would probably be my pick for the best of the century.

I guess I have a similar problem like diskspinner, the film started great and maintained it for quite a while but in the end I wasn't sure I loved it.

Poetry on the other hand has one of the best endings, the other two I loved everything about them and would put them higher than Poetry.

[flyry]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

My email mentioned Amazon Fire stick too. Probably because I indicated that I have one. I am excited to try it out as soon as I can get things set up.



I was emailed the survey a few weeks ago. I assumed because I also signed up for updates. Who knows how they selected who to send them to I just know that I rarely get included in these sorts of things, so I am feeling lucky

looking at the current selection of the filmstruck beta, it seems most of these films are on hulu already.

what also sucks is I don't have an apple TV or amazon fire so i have to watch it on the computer. I hope they expand it to roku and chromecast

[Scottie]

I really, really, really don't understand the appeal of Short Cuts (and at this point, Altman, aside from McCabe and Mrs. Miller and 3 Women).

I'm in the process of finishing it now and this is undoubtedly the longest three hours of my entire life.

[olivianewtonyawn]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Anyone else get a beta invite to FilmStruck?

I did... But have not done anything about it yet.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by diskspinner

I watched it last weekend too...It is a great movie...After the first 1.5 hours, I thought it is going enter my top 5 criterion easily...Things went a bit down after that but still a very recommended movie which is hardly mentioned by anybody...

and Jeon Do-yeon gives the best performance by an actress in criterion collection IMO...it's so raw/so emotional/so real...it's beyond what we understand as acting...I won't ever forget the level she took it... (she won best actress at Cannes for this performance)

Very vibrant picture quality...it's a brutal,sad & downer movie though...That did not stop me from buying another downer movie today (Cries & Whispers)

One of the best in criterion collection!!!



I remember when I asked for opinions on this film in this thread, you recommended it. So glad to own this...



Any recommendations?

Peppermint Candy and Oasis are both amazing, and are available on Region A blu (though not domestically).

[jrsl76]

Originally Posted by atlantajoseph

Yeah, I just signed up for updates a couple of days ago so I guess there was a window. Jealous.

Link for signup?

[tisdivine]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Anyone else get a beta invite to FilmStruck?

Wish I had I'm cancelling my Hulu plus with no commercials when it renews on 8/2 so Ive been on a mad spree trying to finish up my watchlist. Cant wait to see how FilmStruck plays out. Hope Criterion streams their entire collection lol wishful thinking I know.

[tisdivine]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

Oasis, Peppermint Candy, Poetry, even better than Secret Sunshine

I was skimming the threads right before heading to bed and for some reason I read that as Peppermint Poetry. It made me actually laugh out loud and think what an awesome band name. I cant stop thinking about Peppermint Poetry now. Literally all day. Thanks Pedro : )

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I really, really, really don't understand the appeal of Short Cuts (and at this point, Altman, aside from McCabe and Mrs. Miller and 3 Women).

I'm in the process of finishing it now and this is undoubtedly the longest three hours of my entire life.

I can't believe that anyone could watch Nashville and not recognize the brilliance of it.

But I didn't really see the brilliance in A Brighter Summer Day.

...it's all subjective.

[Edward J Grug III]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I can't believe that anyone could watch Nashville and not recognize the brilliance of it.

But I didn't really see the brilliance in A Brighter Summer Day.

...it's all subjective.

Yeah, exactly. I think The Long Goodbye is amazing too.

But I'm also a big fan of Popeye.

[The Great Owl]

I just ordered The New World from Barnes & Noble.

This month's sale has been a roaring success for me, since I acquired...

The New World
Carnival of Souls
Wim Wenders: The Road Trilogy

I'll probably only bother to revisit the extended cut of The New World, since I've found that it works the best, but here's looking forward to getting into the Blu-ray soon.

[Bluyoda]

Originally Posted by diskspinner

I watched it last weekend too...It is a great movie...After the first 1.5 hours, I thought it is going enter my top 5 criterion easily...Things went a bit down after that but still a very recommended movie which is hardly mentioned by anybody...

and Jeon Do-yeon gives the best performance by an actress in criterion collection IMO...it's so raw/so emotional/so real...it's beyond what we understand as acting...I won't ever forget the level she took it... (she won best actress at Cannes for this performance)

Very vibrant picture quality...it's a brutal,sad & downer movie though...That did not stop me from buying another downer movie today (Cries & Whispers)
One of the best in criterion collection!!!
I remember when I asked for opinions on this film in this thread, you recommended it. So glad to own this...
Any recommendations?

I was a bit worried that it had turned into another movie, but was very relieved to see where it went next. It's such a refreshing movie.
Yes, her performance is absolutely perfect. Completely natural and what a range. Stunning.

I don't see it as a brutally sad downer movie though. I thought it was also really funny at times, and exhilaratingly refreshing. Glad you liked it too.

[Sifox211]

Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

Wish I could order the Blood Simple poster in the UK! Would look fantastic in a frame...

I asked Criterion about sending non-film items abroad and they are happy to do it - you just contact them with details and they will quote a price. I was going to do it for a poster but ended up going to the States so had it sent to the office there.

IIRC it was going to be around $30 for shipping a poster... I wonder if they'd ship their empty cases abroad?

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by tisdivine

Wish I had I'm cancelling my Hulu plus with no commercials when it renews on 8/2 so Ive been on a mad spree trying to finish up my watchlist. Cant wait to see how FilmStruck plays out. Hope Criterion streams their entire collection lol wishful thinking I know.

My guess is that FilmStruck will be much like TCM streaming is now. They'll have a limited number of changing titles, including all of the Criterions that currently stream on Hulu. The catch is, if you want to watch The 400 Blows, you'll have to watch it during its viewing window, or wait a while until it airs again. If you don't currently have a DVR, you may want to think about getting one.

I'm going to cancel Hulu when their Criterion deal ends, but I haven't decided if I'll pick up FilmStruck. They'd have to be streamable on my Roku for one thing, and I want to see what their typical content is going to look like. A mix of Hulu's Criterion channel and TCM's content would be right up my alley.