The Criterion Collection

[UncleBuckWild]

Despite the Hughes fever.

Be assured, Our hearts and restless souls ache equally for more Godard, Fellini and the greats of cinema.

Change of topic.. So what did you guys have for breakfast?

I had some porridge along with a glass of protein shake.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

On another topic as was requested I just purchased Belle De Jour finally.

[spanky87]

I don't get it. John Hughes is rumored to be joining the Criteiron collection which led to people discussing Hughes films. What's the problem? Doesn't seem like there's much else to talk about anyway, especially considering how lackluster that last batch of announcements was.

Ive seen conversations here about "artsy" directors who aren't in the collection yet, this should be no different. And whenever someone dares mention the name "Quentin Tarantino" this thread is quick to have fun bashing him for 5 pages straight. At least this is better than that.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by spanky87

I don't get it. John Hughes is rumored to be joining the Criteiron collection which led to people discussing Hughes films. What's the problem? Doesn't seem like there's much else to talk about anyway, especially considering how lackluster that last batch of announcements was.

Ive seen conversations here about "artsy" directors who aren't in the collection yet, this should be no different. And whenever someone dares mention the name "Quentin Tarantino" this thread is quick to have fun bashing him for 5 pages straight. At least this is better than that.

Absolutely agreed!

[UncleBuckWild]

Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

On another topic as was requested I just purchased Belle De Jour finally.

Lolz! What took you so long?!

The Studiocanal folks announced a 4K remastered Blu-ray like a few days ago!!

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by UncleBuckWild

Lolz! What took you so long?!

The Studiocanal folks announced a 4K remastered Blu-ray like a few days ago!!

I just haven't been sure on it and I made some extra money this week so I figured what the hell lol.

Yeah but I think it's region B locked and might possibly be the existing Criterion master. Or is it a new one entirely?

[javy]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I cannot support this assessment.

Ferris Bueller's agenda during the day, for the most part, is to help his friend, Cameron, and he accomplishes this in style.

He's a bratty teen in so many ways, but his heart is ultimately in the right place.

There is a lot about this movie that inspires eye-rolling, of course, and I've always theorized that Ferris Bueller's Day Off is one reason why many poverty-stricken and malnourished third world terrorist types really hate Americans. Still, it's one of the happiest movies ever made, and I love it dearly. Besides, one could probably make the same accusation about Michelangelo Antonioni's "alienation trilogy", where we are expected to empathize with immaculate-looking bored socialites who all won the genetic lottery (Somehow, I always do empathize with them.).

I've never had a tragic life situation that was not at least partially alleviated by watching Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Better Off Dead, and Real Genius all in a row.



(...and yes. It does chap my tail that Real Genius is being released on a BD-R by Sony.)

Talking about Antonioni, the first time i watched Red Desert I immediately loved it. When I watched L' Avventura I found it to be very challenging, as many others have. But when it was over I couldn't help but to keep thinking about it, and wanting more. And I was blown away by the ending. I look forward to checking out his other works

[javy]

Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

might possibly be the existing Criterion master. Or is it a new one entirely?

I would also like to know this.

[UncleBuckWild]

Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

I just haven't been sure on it and I made some extra money this week so I figured what the hell lol.

Yeah but I think it's region B locked and might possibly be the existing Criterion master. Or is it a new one entirely?

Oh it says a brand new 4K restoration! So that's exciting indeed!
https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=21258

It would probably be B locked... but it's about time you get a region free player!!

Also La Strada is out on Blu-ray next month in UK... so even more reasons to set yourself​ free and join the RF club!

[javy]

Originally Posted by UncleBuckWild

Oh it says a brand new 4K restoration! So that's exciting indeed!
https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=21258

It would probably be B locked... but it's about time you get a region free player!!

Also La Strada is out on Blu-ray next month in UK... so even more reasons to set yourself​ free and join the RF club!

The Criterion is still solid though, right?

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by UncleBuckWild

Oh it says a brand new 4K restoration! So that's exciting indeed!
https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=21258

It would probably be B locked... but it's about time you get a region free player!!

Also La Strada is out on Blu-ray next month in UK... so even more reasons to set yourself​ free and join the RF club!

Yeah this is making me wonder if it will get a Region A release down the road now. I haven't fully purchased mine yet. Just have it on hold. Might reconsider and hold off for now.

Wasn't there supposed to be a new Third Man blu ray as well with a new 4K remaster and if so is that region locked as well?

[llj]

Originally Posted by Trekkie313

I like that more and more people are realizing what a horrible character that Ferris is.

It was the 80s. That kind of character was aspirational for that generation, however dubious many millennials think of that generation now.

I haven't seen FB in a while but I don't remember him being especially worse than other film characters, other than he was a teenager. He's a bit manipulative and smug, but what I see as most contentious with viewers today is that he's a winner. And in those heady days of the 80s, bending a few rules to "win" was not frowned upon. One could argue that mentality still persists today.

Anyway, I think John Hughes made a bunch of entertaining films for a specific generation of youth. I'd say The Breakfast Club is probably the only one that could be considered a "Gen X cultural touchstone" though. Not to say that I think it's the greatest movie as it traffics in various shallow (if nonetheless truthful) stereotypes but I don't see it as being much different than how The Big Chill was for baby boomers.

[Hoke Moseley]

Originally Posted by spanky87

I don't get it. John Hughes is rumored to be joining the Criteiron collection which led to people discussing Hughes films. What's the problem? Doesn't seem like there's much else to talk about anyway, especially considering how lackluster that last batch of announcements was.

You think they're mad now? Wait until Criterion announces a 4k remaster of Curly Sue!

[UncleBuckWild]

Originally Posted by javy

The Criterion is still solid though, right?

Totally, it looks fantastic! Although keep in mind it's from a 2K restoration.

While not all 4K remasters translate into dramatic improvements on Blu-ray...

However, since SC are showcasing it at Cannes right now - they must've​ gone all out to create a truly immaculate presentation.

Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

Yeah this is making me wonder if it will get a Region A release down the road now. I haven't fully purchased mine yet. Just have it on hold. Might reconsider and hold off for now.

Wasn't there supposed to be a new Third Man blu ray as well with a new 4K remaster and if so is the region locked as well?

Oh yes, for some reason the recent UK release of Third Man turned out to be Region free.

Although that rarely ever happens with SC titles these days.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Trekkie313

I like that more and more people are realizing what a horrible character that Ferris is.

I'm not ahead of a lot of curves but I always kind of thought he was a douche.

[llj]

Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

On another topic as was requested I just purchased Belle De Jour finally.

Neat. And Something Wild (1961) finally arrived in the mail for me. I can't wait to pop it in to the player--I'm a big fan of the New York independent film scene of the late 60s and through the 70s. This film was arguably one of the precursers to that movement.

[theater dreamer]

Mia Sara, Kelly Le Brock and Jennifer Connelly walk into a bar....

Originally Posted by joy-division

But... Mia Sara!

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by UncleBuckWild

Totally, it looks fantastic! Although keep in mind it's from a 2K restoration.

While not all 4K remasters translate into dramatic improvements on Blu-ray...

However, since SC are showcasing it at Cannes right now - they must've​ gone all out to create a truly immaculate presentation.



Oh yes, for some reason the recent UK release of Third Man turned out to be Region free.

Although that rarely ever happens with SC titles these days.

Awesome! Just ordered for The Third Man!

I'm gonna hold out I think to see if Belle De Jour's new 4K release gets a Region A release. It also doesn't say it's Region B locked yet it just says A and C are untested so it could still be good for Region A.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

Mia Sara, Kelly Le Brock and Jennifer Connelly walk into a bar....

I love where this is going

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by llj

Neat. And Something Wild (1961) finally arrived in the mail for me. I can't wait to pop it in to the player--I'm a big fan of the New York independent film scene of the late 60s and through the 70s. This film was arguably one of the precursers to that movement.

Cool I'm going to have to check out Something Wild. I have Demme's version. Are there any similarities or is it just the title?