The Criterion Collection

[Feiereisel]

Originally Posted by ShirleyFilms

With the price drops/sales, I want to give my money to Amazon and B&N as quickly as I can part with it, but I feel like I already own just about all the Criterions that I have ever actively sought. But there must me some out there that I would enjoy. But how to know?

Any recommendations? I tend to like noir, timeless classics, and horror. I tend to NOT like French new-wave, sports movies, or rom-coms.

Here is what I have. What hidden gems is my Criterion collection missing?

[Show spoiler]12 Angry Men
The 39 Steps
Ace In The Hole
Anatomy Of A Murder
Antichrist
Asphalt Jungle
The BBS Set
Being John Malcovich
Brazil
The Cassavettes Set
Charade
Chimes At Midnight
The Coward/Lean Set
The Curious Case of Benny B
The Del Toro Set
Diabolique
Dr. Strangelove
Eraserhead
Eyes Without A Face
F For Fake
Fear and Loathing in LV
Foreign Correspondant
The Game
Gilda
His Girl Friday
The Immortal Story
In A Lonely Place
The Innocents
The Killers
The Killing
Kiss Me Deadly
Kwaidan
The Lady Vanishes
Love Streams
M
Macbeth
The Man Who Knew Too Much
The Manchurian Candidate
Mildred Pierce
Ministry Of Fear
Mullholland Dr.
Naked Lunch
Night and the City
Night Of The Hunter
Odd Man Out
On The Waterfront
Only Angels Have Wings
Paths Of Glory
Red River
The Red Shoes
Ride The Pink Horse
Rosemary's Baby
Seconds
Seven Samurai
The Seventh Seal
Solaris
The Sweet Smell Of Success
They Live By Night
The Third Man
The Uninvited
Videodrome
The War Room

Gracias!

Here are a few--

Classic crime:

Pale Flower
Rififi
High and Low

Psychological Horror:

Repulsion

Neo-noir:

Blood Simple
Thief
Traffic

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I think it's because Vincent Gallo has a giant hog.

Mulvaney has always been insecure when it comes to the issue of size.

...it's why we'll never see a Criterion release of Boogie Nights.

Mulvaney does own a copy of 8 1/2 on blu-ray...

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by mande2013

Does it really make a difference though if you're only viewing it in 1080P, assuming the source is at least a solid 1080P or higher of course?

True that 4K is down-rezzed for a BR and a 2K transfer can look great as well (Persona is spectacular). I think there is a noticeable difference in 4k transfers versus a re-used HD master that Criterion used for DVD. There's also the fact a 4K transfer usually means the film has been revisited and given extra loving care.

[mande2013]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

True that 4K is down-rezzed for a BR and a 2K transfer can look great as well (Persona is spectacular). I think there is a noticeable difference in 4k transfers versus a re-used HD master that Criterion used for DVD. There's also the fact a 4K transfer usually means the film has been revisited and given extra loving care.

Speaking of this, how do people feel about the 4K restoration of PlayTime specifically with respect to the colors. Personally, I prefer the more greenish hue of the new restoration as opposed to the blue-ish grey of the old Criterion, but which is more accurate?

[kylec123]

The BN sale starts tomorrow right?

[billy pilgrim]

Originally Posted by ShirleyFilms

With the price drops/sales, I want to give my money to Amazon and B&N as quickly as I can part with it, but I feel like I already own just about all the Criterions that I have ever actively sought. But there must me some out there that I would enjoy. But how to know?

Any recommendations? I tend to like noir, timeless classics, and horror. I tend to NOT like French new-wave, sports movies, or rom-coms.

Here is what I have. What hidden gems is my Criterion collection missing?

12 Angry Men
The 39 Steps
Ace In The Hole
Anatomy Of A Murder
Antichrist
Asphalt Jungle
The BBS Set
Being John Malcovich
Brazil
The Cassavettes Set
Charade
Chimes At Midnight
The Coward/Lean Set
The Curious Case of Benny B
The Del Toro Set
Diabolique
Dr. Strangelove
Eraserhead
Eyes Without A Face
F For Fake
Fear and Loathing in LV
Foreign Correspondant
The Game
Gilda
His Girl Friday
The Immortal Story
In A Lonely Place
The Innocents
The Killers
The Killing
Kiss Me Deadly
Kwaidan
The Lady Vanishes
Love Streams
M
Macbeth
The Man Who Knew Too Much
The Manchurian Candidate
Mildred Pierce
Ministry Of Fear
Mullholland Dr.
Naked Lunch
Night and the City
Night Of The Hunter
Odd Man Out
On The Waterfront
Only Angels Have Wings
Paths Of Glory
Red River
The Red Shoes
Ride The Pink Horse
Rosemary's Baby
Seconds
Seven Samurai
The Seventh Seal
Solaris
The Sweet Smell Of Success
They Live By Night
The Third Man
The Uninvited
Videodrome
The War Room

Gracias!

Have to give another huge endorsement for a rarely mentioned Criterion:

Pale Flower

A true stone cold classic! One of my favorite Criterions.

It's so cool that it's effortless in it's cool noir style. It seemed to me to be like a Japanese yakuza Antonioni, in a way.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by kylec123

The BN sale starts tomorrow right?

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I think it's because Vincent Gallo has a giant hog.

Mulvaney has always been insecure when it comes to the issue of size.

...it's why we'll never see a Criterion release of Boogie Nights.

I didn't even know they were interested in livestock.

[KyleW]

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[Chumley]

Is The Breakfast Club the new clue?

[sawdustandtinsel]

Originally Posted by ShirleyFilms

With the price drops/sales, I want to give my money to Amazon and B&N as quickly as I can part with it, but I feel like I already own just about all the Criterions that I have ever actively sought. But there must me some out there that I would enjoy. But how to know?

Any recommendations? I tend to like noir, timeless classics, and horror. I tend to NOT like French new-wave, sports movies, or rom-coms.

Here is what I have. What hidden gems is my Criterion collection missing?

12 Angry Men
The 39 Steps
Ace In The Hole
Anatomy Of A Murder
Antichrist
Asphalt Jungle
The BBS Set
Being John Malcovich
Brazil
The Cassavettes Set
Charade
Chimes At Midnight
The Coward/Lean Set
The Curious Case of Benny B
The Del Toro Set
Diabolique
Dr. Strangelove
Eraserhead
Eyes Without A Face
F For Fake
Fear and Loathing in LV
Foreign Correspondant
The Game
Gilda
His Girl Friday
The Immortal Story
In A Lonely Place
The Innocents
The Killers
The Killing
Kiss Me Deadly
Kwaidan
The Lady Vanishes
Love Streams
M
Macbeth
The Man Who Knew Too Much
The Manchurian Candidate
Mildred Pierce
Ministry Of Fear
Mullholland Dr.
Naked Lunch
Night and the City
Night Of The Hunter
Odd Man Out
On The Waterfront
Only Angels Have Wings
Paths Of Glory
Red River
The Red Shoes
Ride The Pink Horse
Rosemary's Baby
Seconds
Seven Samurai
The Seventh Seal
Solaris
The Sweet Smell Of Success
They Live By Night
The Third Man
The Uninvited
Videodrome
The War Room

Gracias!

I will also endorse High and Low and Rififi. You might want to check out The Vanishing as well.

[MifuneFan]

https://www.criterion.com/people/125597

[atlantajoseph]

Having revisited The Breakfast Club recently I don't think it has aged well. My opinion, hope others enjoy this release if that's what it is.

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by Chumley

Is The Breakfast Club the new clue?

Wow could you imagine if Universal and Criterion were able to get the longer original Hughes estate owned cut of The Breakfast Club! That is my pipe dream.

[MifuneFan]

That's definitely one of the more obvious clues we've had in a while. So The Breakfast Club, and Sixteen Candles so far, interesting.

[Chumley]

Originally Posted by atlantajoseph

Having revisited The Breakfast Club recently I don't think it has aged well. My opinion, hope others enjoy this release if that's what it is.

I never have cared for it (it's obvious and heavy-handed), and I was in high school when it was released. Go figure.

[Scottie]

I guess Weird Science is next.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by KyleW

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Le SandwichRye

[Akijama]

TBC would be incredibly stupid choice since Uni already released remastered editions a couple of years ago,

[Snicket]

Eggs are a symbol for the start of life, life on a tray...lettuce is very similar to leaves, like those found on trees. The skewers are very reminiscent of a cross, giving the whole picture a vague religious overtone.

Tree of Life confirmed.