The Criterion Collection

[okcmaxk]

I think our suspicions could be confirmed if Criterion has a history of previously linking announcement times with titles, though I'm probably just going too far now.

[CQD84]

Haha it would actually be quite clever if Criterion waits until later tonight/middle of the night to post announcements if After Hours is one of the titles.

[The Great Owl]

I've been thinking about Fast Times at Ridgemont High ever since I read something about Amy Heckerling on Criterion's Facebook page a while back.

I'd gladly double-dip on my Universal Blu-ray for a Criterion release.

[theater dreamer]

I'll add to my list, some I simply forgot.

Ordinary People. Absolutely; I've been sending Criterion tweets about this very film. No blu-ray for this wonderfully touching film is mystifying. Redford's directorial debut hits every note right, and a high def release by Criterion would be a fitting homage to a great lady and actress, Mary Tyler Moore. "Oooooh, Mulvaney."

The Elephant Man. I've not seen it, so this is purely a request on its reputation.

Crash. Definitely an acquired taste, but I liked it. I don't know if it needs to be a Criterion release, but it does deserve a blu-ray. The cast alone makes it worth watching: James Spader, Holly Hunter, Rosanna Arquette, and two underrated actors, Elias Koteas (I've really liked him since seeing The Thin Red Line for the first time) and Deborah Kara Unger (great in The Game).

Roman Holiday. I've only seen it once, about ten years ago, but I'm baffled this has yet to see blu-ray. This would be a great addition to the Collection.

Gaslight. Ingrid Bergman, Joseph Cotten and Charles Boyer. Yes, please!

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

My hopes are that at least one of the following will magically appear. Stop me if you've heard this before.

Le Samouraï (upgrade)
The Lady Eve (upgrade)
The Pianist (new)
Hamlet (1948) (upgrade)
The Passion of Joan of Arc (upgrade)
Vampyr (hell, who am I kidding. Any Dreyer on blu-ray)(upgrade)
Paper Moon (new)
Libeled Lady (new)

Just one off my want list, and I'm good!

[Hoke Moseley]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

Crash. Definitely an acquired taste, but I liked it. I don't know if it needs to be a Criterion release, but it does deserve a blu-ray. The cast alone makes it worth watching: James Spader, Helen Hunt, Rosanna Arquette, and two underrated actors, Elias Koteas (I've really liked him since seeing The Thin Red Line for the first time) and Deborah Kara Unger (great in The Game).

Man, Helen Hunt sure was great in The Piano!

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by okcmaxk

I think our suspicions could be confirmed if Criterion has a history of previously linking announcement times with titles, though I'm probably just going too far now.

Like the 16th for Sixteen Candles

[okcmaxk]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Like the 16th for Sixteen Candles

We've uncovered a conspiracy..

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

Crash. Definitely an acquired taste, but I liked it. I don't know if it needs to be a Criterion release, but it does deserve a blu-ray. The cast alone makes it worth watching: James Spader, Helen Hunt, Rosanna Arquette, and two underrated actors, Elias Koteas (I've really liked him since seeing The Thin Red Line for the first time) and Deborah Kara Unger (great in The Game).

Man, I love that movie. And I love the cast.

Cast image:

[Show spoiler]

Man, Holly Hunter was really on a role back then, too.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Man, I love that movie. And I love the cast.

Cast image:

[Show spoiler]

It'd be incredible if we could get 2 Rosanna Arquette films on Criterion.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

It'd be incredible if we could get 2 Rosanna Arquette films on Criterion.

Incredible -- and necessary!

[pikachufan1336]

Isn't there supposed to be an announcement for the next titles by now? Like isn't it the 14 of every month?

BTW, unrelated, anyone have any idea if there is going to be more animation?

Like Svankmajer's Alice, Perfect Blue, Adventures of Prince Achmed? Anyone?

[Edward J Grug III]

Originally Posted by pikachufan1336

Isn't there supposed to be an announcement for the next titles by now? Like isn't it the 14 of every month?

15th. Unless they don't. Like this month.

[okcmaxk]

Either they're doing it for a specific reason (announcing the August titles After Hours or announcing them on the 16th for Sixteen Candles, possibly?)or they forgot. However, their social media has been active today, so I don't see why they just could've forgotten.

As for more animation, there hasn't been any recent speculation, though Perfect Blue and AoPA would be great.

[pikachufan1336]

Originally Posted by okcmaxk

Either they're doing it for a specific reason (announcing the August titles After Hours or announcing them on the 16th for Sixteen Candles, possibly?)or they forgot. However, their social media has been active today, so I don't see why they just could've forgotten.

As for more animation, there hasn't been any recent speculation, though Perfect Blue and AoPA would be great.

A re release of Akira (which criterion has done years ago), would be great too! It's 30th Anniversary is coming up! Also, Svankmajer's Alice, It's the greatest stop motion movie EVER! They might be able to get an interview with the actress who played Alice, I wonder what she's doing now.

[Trace17]

I now present the definitive (ish) guide to Criterion Announcement Days

Criterion will announce new releases on the 15th of the month unless the following occurs:

• The 15th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, in which case announcements may be the following Monday
• The Monday after the weekend of the 15th is a holiday, in which case announcements may be the following Tuesday
• The 15th is a holiday, in which case announcements may be the following business day (please see other exceptions for potential further delays)
• The 15th falls on a holiday on a Sunday, in which case some may not be back in the office on Monday so the announcements may be on the following Tuesday
• The 15th falls on a Friday, in which case some have left for the weekend and announcements may be delayed to the following Monday (please see earlier exceptions for potential further delays)
• Lastly, if they simply just do not wish to announce, releases will be revealed at their earliest convenience. And you'll buy them anyway you sucker.

Did I miss anything?

[Show spoiler]This is just in jest, I really don't care. Like I said, going to buy them anyway LOL

[Nailwraps]

Originally Posted by pikachufan1336

A re release of Akira (which criterion has done years ago), would be great too!

That would be! 4K remaster, Japanese, both 1988 and 2001 English dubs, a whole pack of extras.


Speaking of animation, I also that they look into The King and The Mockingbird, The Triplets of Belleville, and Mary and Max.

[Lordy]

Originally Posted by Trace17

I now present the definitive (ish) guide to Criterion Announcement Days

Criterion will announce new releases on the 15th of the month unless the following occurs:

• The 15th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, in which case announcements may be the following Monday
• The Monday after the weekend of the 15th is a holiday, in which case announcements may be the following Tuesday
• The 15th is a holiday, in which case announcements may be the following business day (please see other exceptions for potential further delays)
• The 15th falls on a holiday on a Sunday, in which case some may not be back in the office on Monday so the announcements may be on the following Tuesday
• The 15th falls on a Friday, in which case some have left for the weekend and announcements may be delayed to the following Monday (please see earlier exceptions for potential further delays)
• Lastly, if they simply just do not wish to announce, releases will be revealed at their earliest convenience. And you'll buy them anyway you sucker.

Did I miss anything?

[Show spoiler]This is just in jest, I really don't care. Like I said, going to buy them anyway LOL

Umm, I think you pretty much covered it. It's a peculiar behavior, to be sure, to delay and deny an intensely loyal customer base a simple monthly announcement for no apparent reason. You can bet they'll heap more frustration on the fan following by delaying as long as possible the inevitable announcement tomorrow as well.

[pikachufan1336]

Originally Posted by Trace17

This is just in jest, I really don't care. Like I said, going to buy them anyway LOL

I would love to purchase things blindly and I have but there were several times where
A. I ended up not liking it
B. I ended up not watching it and it just stood on the shelf collecting dust

Amazon doesn't give COMPLETELY full refunds and I'm not made of money.

But I would LOVE to

[theater dreamer]

I was close.

Originally Posted by Hoke Moseley

Man, Helen Hunt sure was great in The Piano!

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by pikachufan1336

I would love to purchase things blindly and I have but there were several times where
A. I ended up not liking it
B. I ended up not watching it and it just stood on the shelf collecting dust

Amazon doesn't give COMPLETELY full refunds and I'm not made of money.

But I would LOVE to

Speaking of blind buys, I just came here to post something about my last blind buy (or I'm pretty sure it was, anyways): Fish Tank.

Anyways, I was going to say it makes me sad that so few people seem to have seen this wonderful film. I got it in the first place for these reasons:

-- First and foremost, I'm an unabashed Fassbender fan. I think the guy is pure magic and can make almost anything good, or possibly great. His filmography is like one miraculous performance after another (with a few exceptions, granted; but no matter how good you are, you still need quality material).

-- The trailer looked fantastic.

-- The story sounded interesting.

-- Although I haven't yet seen Andrea Arnold's American Honey, something I need to remedy soon, I read a lot of good things about it.

-- It won the Jury Prize at Cannes.

So, when I finally saw the film I was blown away. Fassbender turned in his usual top-notch performance. But the real revelation was the girl who played the daughter, Katie Jarvis. When this film was made she was somewhere around 17. She was explosive and fascinating and tragic all at the same time. She was really something. She's got another film coming up that's in post right now, a revenge tale called Two Graves. But I don't think she's a main character. But I'll definitely see it just for her.

The film itself is so good. Both Arnold's writing and her direction are more than solid, and the story is really engaging. It hits all the notes, high, low, and in between. And as I said, the performances are just wonderful. I really wish more people would see and talk about this film. I encourage anyone who enjoys small films that are character driven -- which I assume at least in this thread would be almost everyone -- to see this if they have the chance.

Anyways, yeah, I liked the film. A lot. Obviously.

There was one negative, but it's a funny one. It's set in some poor part of London. Movies set in certain parts of London, or Britain in general, often have me this close to turning on the subs. Heck, I watched London Boulevard the other night and I had the same problem. Pretty good film by the way. Of course, I say that about pretty much any film with Keira Knightley. Or Colin Farrell, for that matter. Anyhow, yeah, certain British accents give me trouble. But that's obviously not the fault of the film, that's 100% on me.