The Criterion Collection

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

You have to request it through orders@criterion.com.

In the past when I've need a replacement I sent the money via PayPal and included in the note which case I needed. This gets their attention.

Does this work for oop titles too?

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by scwilli1

I'm still hoping for an upgrade for La strada. That's my favorite Fellini. I just don't like the later Fellini's, but that's what Criterion seems to want to release on blu.

I'd also like La Strada but I really want Juliet of the Spirits -a film that introduced me to Fellini and a much later film of his that is seldom mentioned-Ginger and Fred which I find both charming and sentimental.

On the subject of Italian directors: I'd like to see more De Sica. I don't know who has the rights to Shoeshine or The Garden of the Finzi-Continis but Miracle In Milan was once a Criterion Laserdisc title so maybe there's hope on that one.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Does this work for oop titles too?

I've never tried it with OOP movies. It's worth a try if they somehow have OOP Godard films on hand when Anna Karina visits.

[Scottie]

How many of you lads and lassies have a scanner and plenty of time on your hands?

I need to really get around to updating the list of artwork we need for the database.

[maytropolees]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I've never tried it with OOP movies. It's worth a try if they somehow have OOP Godard films on hand when Anna Karina visits.

I tried to get a replacement insert and booklet for Army of Shadows and Leon Morin, Priest a couple months ago, and was told they were unavailable since the titles are OOP.

[DrBabylon]

Can anyone elaborate on their love for Stalker? I saw it once like ten years ago but wasn't into it. However, watching new restorations on a projector is really a whole new experience and I don't know if I should give it another shot, I don't have Filmstruck so it'd prob have to be a blind buy when it comes out. I'd love to hear from others who hold it in high regard

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by DrBabylon

Can anyone elaborate on their love for Stalker?

I feel like this question is just begging for a Ray Jackson answer.

[Arch Stanton]

Originally Posted by scwilli1

I'm still hoping for an upgrade for La strada. That's my favorite Fellini. I just don't like the later Fellini's, but that's what Criterion seems to want to release on blu.

I don't know much about this stuff but I just assumed the later titles are easier to license and/or have had restorations undertaken.

The early stuff is clearly where it's at over I Clowns etc.

[The Great Owl]

RIP John Hurt

Actor John Hurt has reportedly passed away today at the age of 77 after battling pancreatic cancer. I'll forever remember John Hurt as the unfortunate passenger who becomes the first victim in Ridley Scott's 1979 film, Alien, but I also loved his acting in films like The Proposition (2005), Midnight Express (1978), The Osterman Weekend (1983), The Elephant Man (1980), Heaven's Gate (1980), Contact (1997), Melancholia (2011), The Disappearance (1977), and, of course, the Harry Potter series.
Rest in peace.

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

RIP John Hurt

Actor John Hurt has reportedly passed away today at the age of 77 after battling pancreatic cancer. I'll forever remember John Hurt as the unfortunate passenger who becomes the first victim in Ridley Scott's 1979 film, Alien, but I also loved his acting in films like The Proposition (2005), Midnight Express (1978), The Osterman Weekend (1983), The Elephant Man (1980), Heaven's Gate (1980), Contact (1997), Melancholia (2011), The Disappearance (1977), and, of course, the Harry Potter series.
Rest in peace.

I first became aware of John Hurt in The Naked Civil Servant, a BBC TV film based on Quentin Crisp's memoir. Hurt made so many great performances over the years. He will be missed. RIP.

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by DrBabylon

Can anyone elaborate on their love for Stalker?

It's a long-ass movie, and features a lot of walking around and talking, kinda like Lord of The Rings. And it's in some foreign language, what's not to like?

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

RIP John Hurt

I mainly remember his Winston from Michael Radford's 1984. I saw the film sometime in the 90's on TV, which led to me to reading George Orwell.

In recent times, he'd become the generic wise old man character in a bunch of Hollywood films but he'd done enough great stuff to not let that efface his legacy.

[jw007]

I'm terribly hurt (no pun intended) by this news of Mr. Hurt's death.

I just saw 1984 again recently and can't believe he wasn't even nominated for an Oscar for that performance!

The question is, will the forthcoming film Darkest Hour have to reshoot scenes since Hurt played Neville Chamberlain in that movie (and it's still being filmed)?

A shame since he just turned 77 five days ago too.

[ThisKid]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

RIP John Hurt

Wow.

Just wow.

John Hurt was a great man.

You definitely put an impact onto cinema.

You died so many times before, but we knew you were going to be back somewhere else.

But this is it.

Thanks for everything, man.

RIP.

[MeMynonsense]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

RIP John Hurt

Actor John Hurt has reportedly passed away today at the age of 77 after battling pancreatic cancer. I'll forever remember John Hurt as the unfortunate passenger who becomes the first victim in Ridley Scott's 1979 film, Alien, but I also loved his acting in films like The Proposition (2005), Midnight Express (1978), The Osterman Weekend (1983), The Elephant Man (1980), Heaven's Gate (1980), Contact (1997), Melancholia (2011), The Disappearance (1977), and, of course, the Harry Potter series.
Rest in peace.

Owl, you must also check out the incessantly creepy 10 Rillington Place. Besides Richard Attenborough’s bone-chilling turn as Christie it features an extremely nuanced performance by John Hurt.
I’d recommend getting the Indicator edition. It’s both cheaper and superior than its Twilight Time counterpart. Got mine only yesterday.

Highly, Highly Recommended!

[silverlakephil]

Originally Posted by belcherman

I first became aware of John Hurt in The Naked Civil Servant, a BBC TV film based on Quentin Crisp's memoir. Hurt made so many great performances over the years. He will be missed. RIP.

Another great one passes away. I remember this film, haven't seen it in years. Personally, I feel his best performance was in The Elephant Man. He brought out John Merrick's humanity underneath all that makeup.RIP

[nitin]

The Elephant Man is my 3rd favorite movie of all time so that is very sad to hear.

[jayembee]

This year is turning into a really shitty one for celebrity deaths. And we haven't even hit February yet.

[Arawn]

Dammit

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by belcherman

I first became aware of John Hurt in The Naked Civil Servant, a BBC TV film based on Quentin Crisp's memoir. Hurt made so many great performances over the years. He will be missed. RIP.

For me it was his role of Caligula in the I, Claudius mini-series from the '70s. Even though he was in just a few episodes, his scenes were the highlights of the series for me. That was a wonderful series. Kind of the Downton Abbey of it's day as far as popularity goes. He was such a fine actor. I will miss him. RIP