The Criterion Collection

[Nuck Horris]

Originally Posted by BTSMGL

it was single-handedly one of the most racist, misogynistic, disgusting, and immoral movies I'd seen in a long time. Absolutely repulsive.

Sounds like I need to get a copy.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by CPinheiro

Must be Zulawski's "On the Silver Globe", banned during communism in Poland:

On the Silver Globe | Clip: City of Szerns | New Release - YouTube

You win the Internet today.

[ThatOneGuy]

Originally Posted by Nuck Horris

Sounds like I need to get a copy.

Films that cause that much of an outbrust are usually some of the most interesting movies.

[stonecoldjedi]

Se7en would be awesome, but it's probably Mysterious Object at Midnight. Also, I'm skeptical on Arsenic and Old Lace. I was just talking about how much that film needs a great Bluray release, and I would be stoked for it. But I'm not sure.

[Jaymole]

Originally Posted by John Klein

Films that cause that much of an outbrust are usually some of the most interesting movies.

Yes, if Salo can makes its way onto Criterion, then why not Sixteen Candles. I always placed them in the same boat.

[Mothravka]

I can do with the upgrade for Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du commerce, 1080 Bruxelles and nothing else for 2017.

But Stalker is great too, even if it was expected already. And if the mystery box is Mysterious Object at Noon, that's also a cool addition, even if I was meaning to get the Second Run release.

[MifuneFan]

Anyone know what this is?

[ThatOneGuy]

Killer Condom confirmed!

[Show spoiler]That would be the single funniest release if that ever happens.

[MifuneFan]

[BTSMGL]

Originally Posted by Jaymole

Yes, if Salo can makes its way onto Criterion, then why not Sixteen Candles. I always placed them in the same boat.

Uh, "Salò" is a multi-layered work of art.

"Sixteen Candles" is a movie where nearly every male character is a douchey rapist-in-training** made by people who thought that the material was hilarious and acceptable.

(SPOILERS)

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[Show spoiler]Actually, you could argue the guy who tricks an (extremely inebriated!) woman into having sex with him by making her think he's her boyfriend is a bonafide rapist. But I guess because after she finds out the truth she's okay with it and that makes it alright? Whatever you say, Hughes.

UPDATE: Unless you were being facetious, in which case, ya gots me! haha

[tenia]

This must be the weirdest reading of Sixteen Candles I ever read.

[xxnomad]

Originally Posted by BTSMGL

Uh, "Salò" is a multi-layered work of art.

"Sixteen Candles" is a movie where nearly every male character is a douchey rapist-in-training** made by people who thought that the material was hilarious and acceptable.

(SPOILERS)

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[Show spoiler]Actually, you could argue the guy who tricks an (extremely inebriated!) woman into having sex with him by making her think he's her boyfriend is a bonafide rapist. But I guess because after she finds out the truth she's okay with it and that makes it alright? Whatever you say, Hughes.

to each his/her own and i certainly respect your opinion but...have you seen other 80's movies? have you seen other older movies? context is everything.

NOT saying that it makes anything okay but you know, there's way worse out there (weird science for example). and probably worse in the collection.

[BTSMGL]

Originally Posted by tenia

This must be the weirdest reading of Sixteen Candles I ever read.

Nah man, rewatch that when you can. It's INCREDIBLY sexist and rapey. Plus after seeing it I discovered there's dozens or articles out there proclaiming the same thing.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by iScottie

• The "T" arm.

The T of life.

It has an arm so the T has life...?

[CPinheiro]

Originally Posted by BTSMGL

YES!!! That's it! Thank you so much!!

No problem! I think "mondo vision" will be releasing it, but they usually take years between each release so I dont expect it to be released anytime soon. Meanwhile you should check Possession if you havent seen it...similar level of craziness.

[BTSMGL]

Originally Posted by xxnomad

to each his/her own and i certainly respect your opinion but...have you seen other 80's movies? have you seen other older movies? context is everything.

NOT saying that it makes anything okay but you know, there's way worse out there. and probably worse in the collection.

I was born in the early 80s. I've seen hundreds of 80s movies in my life. And yes, movies from that decade weren't the most progressive or enlightened obviously. But I'm just saying, "Sixteen Candles" is surprisingly one of the worst of the bunch. I found it anti-charming and in fact repulsive in how all its characters comport themselves.

Anyways, I don't wanna be a broken record (probably already crossed that line). I'm surprised Criterion is including it. That's all.

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So, "Buena Vista Social Club", that should be pretty awesome eh?

[Hoke Moseley]

I can't be the only one who wasn't expecting to see a heated discussion about Sixteen Candles on this thread today.

[laikaisdead]

Originally Posted by BTSMGL

Uh, "Salò" is a multi-layered work of art.

"Sixteen Candles" is a movie where nearly every male character is a douchey rapist-in-training** made by people who thought that the material was hilarious and acceptable.

(SPOILERS)

**

[Show spoiler]Actually, you could argue the guy who tricks an (extremely inebriated!) woman into having sex with him by making her think he's her boyfriend is a bonafide rapist. But I guess because after she finds out the truth she's okay with it and that makes it alright? Whatever you say, Hughes.

UPDATE: Unless you were being facetious, in which case, ya gots me! haha

Wait, so the scatological Salo is "multi-layered art", but Sixteen Candles is repulsive and sexist?

Salo was just an excuse for the perverted Pasolini to see young naked boys.

[ThatOneGuy]

Originally Posted by Hoke Moseley

I can't be the only one who wasn't expecting to see a heated discussion about Sixteen Candles on this thread today.

And Salo, don't forget Salo.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by John Klein

Killer Condom confirmed!

[Show spoiler]That would be the single funniest release if that ever happens.

TIL: There's a film called Killer Condom.

Time to go back underneath my rock.