The Criterion Collection

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by Hoke Moseley

I have a non-list opinion question for you guys...

For you, what films in the CC improve with every re-watch?

Thief, Frances Ha, High and Low, Blow Out, and Eraserhead seem to resonate with me more on each watch.

Antichrist

The Double Life of Veronique

Hausu

They are all great first time, but after more views they just get better and better

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by diskspinner

I absolutely hated Eraserhead...On the other hand I absolutely love Mulhullond Dr...These 2 films in criterion collection (blu-ray) have the most extreme reaction from me, which are made by same director...

In fact, I liked the first 10 mins or so of Eraserhead...Then it slowly went downhill,

[Show spoiler]I could not bear it since the chicken scene at dinner table

that's an interesting topic - extreme reactions to two films from the same director. for me, it would be:

Like Someone in Love
and
Certified Copy

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by Hoke Moseley

I have a non-list opinion question for you guys...

For you, what films in the CC improve with every re-watch?

Thief, Frances Ha, High and Low, Blow Out, and Eraserhead seem to resonate with me more on each watch.

Blow Out was significantly worse on second watch for me.

While I am quite fond of Thief, I don't think I enjoyed it as much on a second watch.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Hoke Moseley

For you, what films in the CC improve with every re-watch?

Every one of them.

I'm dead serious, and I'm not being sarcastic. Every single time that I've revisited a Criterion title, I've picked up on nuances that I may have missed the first time through or even multiple times through, and that added understanding has enhanced my enjoyment.

Solaris is a lead example of a title that has really worked its way into my psyche upon multiple viewings, but they all get better in my eyes the more that I see them.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Every one of them.

I'm dead serious, and I'm not being sarcastic. Every single time that I've revisited a Criterion title, I've picked up on nuances that I may have missed the first time through or even multiple times through, and that added understanding has enhanced my enjoyment.

Solaris is a lead example of a title that has really worked its way into my psyche upon multiple viewings, but they all get better in my eyes the more that I see them.

Great film - seeing it on the big screen is what made me fall in love with it

Although, make sure you use loo before seeing.... when I saw I needed loo about 10 mins in.. I never leave a film for toilet so stuck it out.. but its the worse film to sit through when needing a wee... SO MUCH WATER is featured in that film lmao!

[jw007]

Man, I missed some amazing conversations over the past 24 hours regarding Criterion re-watchability and Criterion sell-offs.

Aghhh!

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

that's an interesting topic - extreme reactions to two films from the same director. for me, it would be:

Like Someone in Love
and
Certified Copy

I love both, but I get why people don't like LSIL.

[diskspinner]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

that's an interesting topic - extreme reactions to two films from the same director. for me, it would be:

Like Someone in Love
and
Certified Copy

For me, those 2 would be part of series
"I love every criterion blu releases by these directors" --> Love all 3 by Kiarostami

[SuperFlyHighGuy]

Originally Posted by Hoke Moseley

I have a non-list opinion question for you guys...

For you, what films in the CC improve with every re-watch?

Thief, Frances Ha, High and Low, Blow Out, and Eraserhead seem to resonate with me more on each watch.

Good question. Actually regarding Eraserhead, it's been like that for me since Criterion has released it. I first saw some 20 years ago and all I knew of Lynch was Twin Peaks, BlueVelvet and Dune. Eraserhead was a "punk" favorite for many and it was surreal, many images stayed with me forever. But I never really got a grasp of it "as a whole" really until revisiting on Blu-Ray. Now it's one of my favorite Lynch works.

I always find something new to appreciate when I watch Seventh Seal. A very deep and profound film. Blow Out keeps getting better (besides that goofy ending), but I also studied it in a class at college, so that helps. And House just blows me away every time, can't wait to watch it again this week.

[shadedpain4]

Someday I'm going to do a triple feature of Certified Copy, In The Mood For Love, and Clouds of Sils Maria. Those 3 have a common thread for me. Just need to find the time.

[Scottie]

RE: Rewatchability

I'm at a point in my life where I don't want to continue rewatching the same movies over and over and over again. I want to see many gems from around the world that I've never gotten the chance to see before either due to availability of said film (thanks Criterion for releasing obscure works) or because I've been stuck in the same vicious cycle of rewatching certain things in order to decide whether I want to keep them or not.

Over this past year in particular, I'm realizing that not many films have high replay value for me. One reason for this is because I've seen some really great films in my life (Dekalog, In the Mood for Love, Mulholland Drive, etc.), which in turn diminishes the level of greatness for other films that I had seen, loved, and admired at one point in time (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Requiem for a Dream, films by Malick, etc.).

The other main reason for lack of rewatchability for me is due to knowing the plot. I've seen 12 Angry Men and Rear Window numerous times in my life. I applaud them and consider them to be great films. However, no viewing is ever going to come close to my first viewing of these films. Furthermore, both films are incredibly campy and I already know how the film is going to end. It's hard for me to continue watching something like these two films as my enjoyment for them seems to diminish with each subsequent viewing.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Polaroid]

See, I will watch a film over and over just because of a small element, like the soundtrack, or for a single performance.

Yes there are many films I rewatch for entertainment or to pass time, but I love the effects a film has on me, how I can connect with certain characters, to a piece of music or a visual element....

I never sell film I own or watch, even if I didn't like the over all thing, because normally there is always something worth crediting or appreciating... even if it for one character or even just a certain scene... I dunno... I am a weirdo when it comes to watching films.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by iScottie

RE: Rewatchability

I'm at a point in my life where I don't want to continue rewatching the same movies over and over and over again. I want to see many gems from around the world that I've never gotten the chance to see before either due to availability of said film (thanks Criterion for releasing obscure works) or because I've been stuck in the same vicious cycle of rewatching certain things in order to decide whether I want to keep them or not.

Over this past year in particular, I'm realizing that not many films have high replay value for me. One reason for this is because I've seen some really great films in my life (Dekalog, In the Mood for Love, Mulholland Drive, etc.), which in turn diminishes the level of greatness for other films that I had seen, loved, and admired at one point in time (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Requiem for a Dream, films by Malick, etc.).

The other main reason for lack of rewatchability for me is due to knowing the plot. I've seen 12 Angry Men and Rear Window numerous times in my life. I applaud them and consider them to be great films. However, no viewing is ever going to come close to my first viewing of these films. Furthermore, both films are incredibly campy and I already know how the film is going to end. It's hard for me to continue watching something like these two films as my enjoyment for them seems to diminish with each subsequent viewing.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I’ve seen Rear Window two times in its entirety with the first time being close to 20 years ago. Hitchcock is one of my favorite directors, but this film has been difficult for me to sit through for a third time. I’ve had a couple false starts with it. It is about as suspenseful as movies come, but when you know what’s going to happen, it really takes a lot out of the viewing experience. Good example.

[RalphoR]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

I’ve seen Rear Window two times in its entirety with the first time being close to 20 years ago. Hitchcock is one of my favorite directors, but this film has been difficult for me to sit through for a third time. I’ve had a couple false starts with it. It is about as suspenseful as movies come, but when you know what’s going to happen, it really takes a lot out of the viewing experience. Good example.

Even Grace Kelly can't pull you in to rewatch it?

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by RalphoR

Even Grace Kelly can't pull you in to rewatch it?

She isn't really the issue. Its knowing the outcome that takes away from the film's best attributes.

Grace alone, though? She's fine but not my favorite.

[Doctor Jack]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

I’ve seen Rear Window two times in its entirety with the first time being close to 20 years ago. Hitchcock is one of my favorite directors, but this film has been difficult for me to sit through for a third time. I’ve had a couple false starts with it. It is about as suspenseful as movies come, but when you know what’s going to happen, it really takes a lot out of the viewing experience. Good example.

For me, Hitchcock movies are suspenseful once and once only. Which is great. The next 50 viewings of his films are to sit in awe of how he was able to put you on the edge of your seat that first time. Watching, admiring, and studying te techniques he used to complete rack your nerves. To me, that is just as fun as watching them the first time. Hitchcock movies are endlessly rewatchable in my eyes. Each time I see something I missed before. Yes, the suspense is gone, but the wizardry is still right there for me to be mesmerized by.

[The Great Owl]

It doesn't bother me at all to rewatch movies when I already know the outcome.

I've seen The Shawshank Redemption at least 50 times in my life, and I still get tense during certain scenes in the same way that I did when I saw the film for the first time. I always somehow get caught up in the vibe of a story, even after experiencing it multiple times.

Of course, there are always offbeat films, like Pulp Fiction or Breathless, that I could see hundreds of times and still feel that I have no idea what's going to happen during the next scene.

[diskspinner]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

It doesn't bother me at all to rewatch movies when I already know the outcome.

I've seen The Shawshank Redemption at least 50 times in my life, and I still get tense during certain scenes in the same way that I did when I saw the film for the first time. I always somehow get caught up in the vibe of a story, even after experiencing it multiple times.

Of course, there are always offbeat films, like Pulp Fiction or Breathless, that I could see hundreds of times and still feel that I have no idea what's going to happen during the next scene.

You lucky amnesiac...

[Reddington]

For me, it's the combination of entertainment and artistry that make a film stand up to repeated viewings. Hitchcock is the perfect example, as most of his films deliver effortlessly on both counts. David Lean, too. And in many other films I have across the spectrum of genres and directors.

[pedromvu]

I don't watch the same films very often, with the amount of films I watch I found that after three years or so, I can watch most movies and enjoy them almost as if it was my first.

But that is not the whole point, as Polaroid points out most of the time for me it is about the emotions the movies provoke me, be it because of the themes or the music, etc, but for me those are not so coupled with the specifics of the plot, then there is also the more complex movies where you feel like can never get the full insight of the ideas, and always get something new depending on the point in life you watch them, they never get old.