The Criterion Collection

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by jw007

I know I stirred up some emotions in people... but..

Two valid points:

1) If video distribution companies decide to someday cancel out physical media, we collectors may not have any choice!

2) Sure helps in space efficiency...and avoiding shelves of blu-ray cases crushing us.

Im good with dealing with blu ray shelving. I'll deal with that issue over physical media being no more......God forbid. If physical media ever dies I hope my blu ray shelf does crush me!

[jw007]

One day, we're going to be wearing our movies on our sleeves...literally.

We'll have access to thousands of 8k films in microdermal implants on our wrists.

We'll use our fingers and eye-touch recognition to select films.

We'll then be able to project these films on any one dimensional surface anywhere.

We'll no longer need these... primitive and ancient "discs".

Because... we'll own the right to view these films IN OUR OWN BODIES!

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

I am region-free and have the BFI Roberto Rossellini: The War Trilogy collection, which I purchased because I became tired of waiting for a Criterion upgrade. Last night, I watched Germany, Year Zero for the first time. What an incredible film! The immediacy captured by having a war-ravaged Berlin as a backdrop makes the film a truly neo-realistic time capsule, as the main character, a young boy, is caught between "a rock and a hard place." Rossellini exposes a society struggling to survive, unafraid to show the victimization of its citizens, particularly of its youth. Highly recommended.

Originally Posted by ElliesDad

Still waiting patiently for the Criterion. If you're interested in a time-capsule experience you'll enjoy this little clip from July 1945. I stumbled across it the other day while looking into the "Stalingrad" (1993) release.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5i9k7s9X_A

A few other films showing post-war Germany I can recommend are:
Berlin Express
The Search
The Big Lift

The last one is particularly interesting for me because my Dad flew in the Berlin Airlift.
I think all of these are available to see on DVD and TCM.

[Scottie]

I'm pretty sure my interest in film will significantly decline if the only means of me seeing or owning a film is via a streaming service on my TV.

Going to the theater has been a big part of my life, even if it's been relatively absent as of late (because nothing has interested me). I grew up during Blockbuster's most popular years - renting movies on VHS and DVD. Blind buying and owning films on a disc has been the largest part of my life. It's a much more intimate and personal way for me to connect with certain films than simply going to Amazon Instant Video and renting a movie for $5.99.

[castor]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Finally after having the same old TV for the last 6 years (a 40" Hitatchi ) I have FINALLY upgraded to a 4K UHD TV and my god, my Criterions looks even more phenomenal! Can't believe it took me so long too upgrade but I didn't realise Criterions looked THIS good lol!
Time to rewatch my entire collection! Starting with Antichrist of course!
TV also has Ambilight and it really makes the film expand out into my living room!
Wooo!
Actually, what can you guys recommend I rewatch/watch, like what do you guys think the BEST Criterion releases are in terms of quality/transfer/sound etc
Obviously I have my own list but be good to see what else you guys recommend incase I have missed them!

I was stunned by how good Last Year at Marienbad looked the first time I saw it on my 4K TV. The Thin Red Line is another good one.

[theater dreamer]

Paper Moon is a seminal film of the '70s, and deserves a proper domestic high definition release.


I've broached the idea here before, but just to gauge the interest before going to Criterion on Twitter, who would be up for a Peter Bogdanovich boxed set? Criterion still has the rights to The Last Picture Show, yes? Get Paper Moon, which has no domestic blu-ray release, and then throw in a comedy like What's Up, Doc, or They All Laughed. We all know the extras would be outstanding. I could listen to him talk all night; incredibly knowledgeable, and I've found him to be more self effacing the older he's gotten. That would make for a real winner, imo.

Any buyers?

[lemonski]

Originally Posted by ElliesDad

Still waiting patiently for the Criterion. If you're interested in a time-capsule experience you'll enjoy this little clip from July 1945. I stumbled across it the other day while looking into the "Stalingrad" (1993) release.

It's sobering to think that the bustling, carefree Berlin of People on Sunday would end up like this a mere 15 years later. That last shot - flying back over the ruins - is amazing.

[Bogey]

Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

Im good with dealing with blu ray shelving. I'll deal with that issue over physical media being no more......God forbid. If physical media ever dies I hope my blu ray shelf does crush me!

Quote of the day!

[KyleW]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

Paper Moon is a seminal film of the '70s, and deserves a proper domestic high definition release.





I've broached the idea here before, but just to gauge the interest before going to Criterion on Twitter, who would be up for a Peter Bogdanovich boxed set? Criterion still has the rights to The Last Picture Show, yes? Get Paper Moon, which has no domestic blu-ray release, and then throw in a comedy like What's Up, Doc, or They All Laughed. We all know the extras would be outstanding. I could listen to him talk all night; incredibly knowledgeable, and I've found him to be more self effacing the older he's gotten. That would make for a real winner, imo.



Any buyers?

Yes please I love Paper Moon. Still underrated and under-seen to this day.


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[ravenus]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Finally after having the same old TV for the last 6 years (a 40" Hitatchi ) I have FINALLY upgraded to a 4K UHD TV and my god, my Criterions looks even more phenomenal! Can't believe it took me so long too upgrade but I didn't realise Criterions looked THIS good lol!

I suspect most of your blu-rays will see that increment, hardly exclusive to one label.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by ravenus

I suspect most of your blu-rays will see that increment, hardly exclusive to one label.

Haha true but some films do have poor releases from other studios, like antichrist from AE, I've always had problems with the really dark scenes, but Criterions release doesn't have that issue


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[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

I've broached the idea here before, but just to gauge the interest before going to Criterion on Twitter, who would be up for a Peter Bogdanovich boxed set? Criterion still has the rights to The Last Picture Show, yes? Get Paper Moon, which has no domestic blu-ray release, and then throw in a comedy like What's Up, Doc, or They All Laughed. We all know the extras would be outstanding. I could listen to him talk all night; incredibly knowledgeable, and I've found him to be more self effacing the older he's gotten. That would make for a real winner, imo.

Any buyers?

Targets! Targets! Targets!

(What's up Doc already has a good release from WB)

[Marlow27]

Watched Still Walking tonight. Despite not speaking Japanese, that has to be one of the finest examples I've ever seen of naturalistic dialogue and conversation on screen. It's wonderfully authentic and captures a lot subtle nuance of speech and reaction to speech. Was quite impressed by the framing as well, the movie is full of shots with characters in different parts of the frame doing different things and it all coming together really nicely.

Beautiful film.

[bsend]

Originally Posted by jw007

One day, we're going to be wearing our movies on our sleeves...literally.

We'll have access to thousands of 8k films in microdermal implants on our wrists.

We'll use our fingers and eye-touch recognition to select films.

We'll then be able to project these films on any one dimensional surface anywhere.

We'll no longer need these... primitive and ancient "discs".

Because... we'll own the right to view these films IN OUR OWN BODIES!

Your future sounds terrifying and awesome to me. And I for one, welcome our new ant overlords.

[Arch Stanton]

Think there's any chance of getting Secret Honor on BD?

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Arch Stanton

Think there's any chance of getting Secret Honor on BD?

I'd be surprised if it doesn't get a release in the next 3.8 years.

[postmodel]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

Paper Moon is a seminal film of the '70s, and deserves a proper domestic high definition release.


I've broached the idea here before, but just to gauge the interest before going to Criterion on Twitter, who would be up for a Peter Bogdanovich boxed set? Criterion still has the rights to The Last Picture Show, yes? Get Paper Moon, which has no domestic blu-ray release, and then throw in a comedy like What's Up, Doc, or They All Laughed. We all know the extras would be outstanding. I could listen to him talk all night; incredibly knowledgeable, and I've found him to be more self effacing the older he's gotten. That would make for a real winner, imo.

Any buyers?

I am all for that. I have yet to see They All Laughed, but I thoroughly enjoyed What's Up, Doc and Paper Moon. And The Last Picture Show is a masterpiece.

Bogdanovich comes off as pompous a little too often, but I agree, I can listen to him talk nonstop. His knowledge and analysis on certain films really draw me in.

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

Paper Moon is a seminal film of the '70s, and deserves a proper domestic high definition release.

I've broached the idea here before, but just to gauge the interest before going to Criterion on Twitter, who would be up for a Peter Bogdanovich boxed set? Criterion still has the rights to The Last Picture Show, yes? Get Paper Moon, which has no domestic blu-ray release, and then throw in a comedy like What's Up, Doc, or They All Laughed. We all know the extras would be outstanding. I could listen to him talk all night; incredibly knowledgeable, and I've found him to be more self effacing the older he's gotten. That would make for a real winner, imo.

Any buyers?

I would support a release of Paper Moon for sure.

[llj]

Originally Posted by malakaheso

He has more brains than talent, which is typical of most 'intellectual' types who become directors. e.g Schrader, Egoyan, Greenaway, Craven etc and probably even Bogdanovich. I much prefer those directors to Assayas though who I find rather boring.

A lot of those guys are slaves to their influences. Bogdanovich has talent but he keeps wallowing in nostalgia and that affects his work negatively. You contrast these guys with Scorsese--who like these guys is also a huge film buff--but Scorsese has his own style and voice distinct from his influences. There's no point in straight copying your film idols because you'd just be making poor man's versions of their work.

[thatguamguy]

Originally Posted by stevieray44

I've never seen They All Laughed, and didn't particularly care for What's Up, Doc?, however Paper Moon is one of my most wanted blu-rays, and I would love to own The Last Picture Show as well. So, maybe, a double pack for me? Perhaps Nickelodeon, 1976 would be a welcome addition, too? Either way, I'd love to upgrade my Paper Moon DVD.

Nickelodeon would seem like a better fit with Paper Moon and Last Picture Show, yeah.

Bogdanovich himself has been pushing for Criterion to put out the director's cut of "Texasville", unseen since the Criterion laserdisc. Unfortunately, Texasville has started showing in HD and it is only the theatrical cut, so they might have an upward battle there.