The Criterion Collection

[Thebunk]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

That would be a great tribute to Demme (hey guys, maybe Silence of the Lambs too!!).

Stop Making Sense would be amazing!!!!

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

Just received some more B & N Criterion sale items. Just got one that didn't have the booklet with it. Has this ever happened to anyone else (it was sealed)?

Yeah, I bought Le Samourai from Barnes and Noble, and it didn't have a booklet, so I emailed Criterion and they sent me a booklet!

[javy]

Originally Posted by hYPE

I'm actually intrigued & will probably buy Safe now. I absolutely love Julianne Moore so nuff said I guess. lol

L’avventura anyone recommend? I hear good things just curious what everyone on here thinks?

L'avventura was a challenging watch for me, yet when it was over I couldn't keep from thinking about it. It's obviously a beautiful film, with each shot being absolutely gorgeous. Then the characters, it's as if I was hypnotized into caring about them. I was always interested to see their next emotion and action.

I would say L'avventura is a very dark and surreal film. Surreal but very realistic. If you like dark dramas I highly recommend it. I'm positive almost everyone else on this thread will too.

On another note, I got La Notte during the sale and need to check it out. I'll get L'eclisse next.

[hYPE]

Originally Posted by javy

L'avventura was a challenging watch for me, yet when it was over I couldn't keep from thinking about it. It's obviously a beautiful film, witg each shot being absolutely gorgeous. Then the characters, it's as if I was hypnotized into caring about them. I was always interested to see their next emotion and action.

I would say L'avventura is a very dark and surreal film. Surreal but very realistic. If you like dark dramas I highly recommend it. I'm positive almost everyone else on this thread will too.

On another note, I got La Notte during the sale and need to check it out. I'll get L'eclisse next.

Thanks for the info I truly appreciate it, I'll definitely go out & buy it today.

Yeah let me know how La Notte is, I have that & L'eclisse in my wish list

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Just bought Lost in America. Can't wait to watch it tonight. Been a long time.

[SkyAntoine]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

There's no way that I'm going to replace my existing Criterion Blu-rays with 4K discs. The law of diminishing returns applies, since the jump from DVD to Blu-ray is already quite amazing, and I'm hard-pressed to imagine films like Seven Samurai looking noticeably better.

I'll happily buy 4K + Blu-ray combo packs of future Criterion titles if they decide to release them as such, though.

I'm treating the rest of my collection the same way. I buy newer "from here on out" movies (La La Land, The Revenant, etc.) in 4K + Blu-ray combos, but my existing Blu-rays are the final versions of those movies in my collection.

...just because the thought of building up my movie collection all over again breaks my heart. I'm getting too old for that.

There are a few titles I would repurchase in 4K where there may some enhancement in landscapes or colors play such a major role (Malick - Days & New World, Walkabout, 3 Colors, Ran, Dreams, etc.) However, so many of the BDs (especially 4k scans of B&W's) are already incredible that I wouldn't notice a difference on my 60" 4K TV.

Going forward, I agree. I would also happily go dual format again.

[Al_The_Strange]

I personally hated L'avventura. But I wouldn't let my opinion of it deter anyone from seeing or buying it, because so many people have embraced it as one of the all-time greatest and they seem to see a certain something in the cinematography and story I don't.

If you want the contrarian opinion, it would be this: I found it boring as hell. And my understanding is that it's supposed to be--it's the irony in the title that hardly anything happens and the movie is about a bunch of rich people suffering through the agony of boredom and isolation. It's not a drama I found personally compelling, so all of it fell flat with me.

I'd recommend trying before buying. Unless you've bought it already, in which case, good luck.

[LPM0317]

L’avventura anyone recommend? I hear good things just curious what everyone on here thinks?

If you eager to discover another type of cinema,go ahead.

L'avventura is one of my favourite in the alienation tetralogy.It is a very compelling film,although it is slow.The performance of Monica Vitti is memorable,and you could see how Antonioni played with different types of cinematic techniques.

But I do recommend you to finish the whole alienation tetralogy.My favourite is Red Desert and L'avventura.Frankly I don't understand what is L'eclisse is talking about,La notte need a rewatch to judge it.Anyway,Alienation Tetralogy is a treasure and worth your time to watch them all and the extras in the discs will help you to understand more about the films


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[hYPE]

Originally Posted by LPM0317

If you eager to discover another type of cinema,go ahead.

L'avventura is one of my favourite in the alienation tetralogy.It is a very compelling film,although it is slow.The performance of Monica Vitti is memorable,and you could see how Antonioni played with different types of cinematic techniques.

But I do recommend you to finish the whole alienation tetralogy.My favourite is Red Desert and L'avventura.Frankly I don't understand what is L'eclisse is talking about,La notte need a rewatch to judge it.Anyway,Alienation Tetralogy is a treasure and worth your time to watch them all and the extras in the discs will help you to understand more about the films


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Thanks for the recommend, I'll definitely check out Red Desert

[812crew]

"L’avventura anyone recommend? I hear good things just curious what everyone on here thinks?"

One of my favorite movies, and one of my favorite Criterions. As other people said, it may not have the same narrative flow of other movies you're accustomed to, but neither do Fellini movies or Ozu movies or Bergman movies, and those are great Criterions too. I actually find L'avventura really interesting, and on some level even entertaining, and when you really dive into the style of it, and what he was trying to accomplish with it, I think it's an amazing movie. The cinematography and shot compositions are some of the best ever, and there are just certain sequences in it that will stay with you for a long time. The commentary is also very good if you're struggling to understand certain aspects of it -- it's a really in-depth essay that explains a lot of the movie and Antonioni himself. Hope you buy it! It's definitely worth seeing!

[hYPE]

Originally Posted by 812crew

"L’avventura anyone recommend? I hear good things just curious what everyone on here thinks?"

One of my favorite movies, and one of my favorite Criterions. As other people said, it may not have the same narrative flow of other movies you're accustomed to, but neither do Fellini movies or Ozu movies or Bergman movies, and those are great Criterions too. I actually find L'avventura really interesting, and on some level even entertaining, and when you really dive into the style of it, and what he was trying to accomplish with it, I think it's an amazing movie. The cinematography and shot compositions are some of the best ever, and there are just certain sequences in it that will stay with you for a long time. The commentary is also very good if you're struggling to understand certain aspects of it -- it's a really in-depth essay that explains a lot of the movie and Antonioni himself. Hope you buy it! It's definitely worth seeing!

Picking it up today at lunch no doubt about it! Thanks for the insight I truly appreciate it.

[javy]

Originally Posted by hYPE

Thanks for the recommend, I'll definitely check out Red Desert

Red Desert is just as good imo.

[javy]

Originally Posted by iScottie

David Byrne in the closet!

[Show spoiler]

Byrne is a genius and a prophet.

[jrsl76]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

Yeah, I bought Le Samourai from Barnes and Noble, and it didn't have a booklet, so I emailed Criterion and they sent me a booklet!

My Blood Simple didn't have one so I need to contact Criterion about that and a few other things


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[LPM0317]

Originally Posted by hYPE

Thanks for the recommend, I'll definitely check out Red Desert

But don't purchase Red Desert first,it got a brand new restoration this year which is showing at the Venice film festival under restored classics unit this year.Maybe we will get an update,who knows?


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[hYPE]

Originally Posted by stevieray44

I second this. I don't want to get into a long-winded explanation of why I love it, but I'll just say that, of all the movies I've ever seen (over so many years, I couldn't even guess how many) I would only consider maybe 40-50 actual "masterpieces". L'Avventura (1960) is one of them. Funny enough though, the first time I viewed the black and white Antonioni/Vitti trilogy, it was my least favorite of the three films! Now, I think it's Anotnioni's best film by a large margin (and this is coming from someone who loves all his work). As a side note, the picture and audio quality on the Criterion Blu-Ray is absolute perfection as well, so enjoy!

Oh man, I'm already pumped to view it now I can't get to B&N fast enough!

[hYPE]

Originally Posted by LPM0317

But don't purchase Red Desert first,it got a brand new restoration this year which is showing at the Venice film festival under restored classics unit this year.Maybe we will get an update,who knows?


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I'll definitely hold off on buying it thanks for that update.

[mja345]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Ah, Weekend at Bernie's. He dances when the music plays.

A silly comedy or a movie laden with subtext, a critical examination of contemporary mores and treatment of the dead? There's so much to unpack here. The Weekend at Bernie's franchise digs deeper than even The Trouble with Harry.

Ray did express his enthusiasm for "Nekromantik 2" in its thread recently, if I remember correctly, so I'm sure the love for "Weekend at Bernie's" love has something to do with the fact that it's a deep meditation on treating the deceased with humanity and compassion.

[javy]

Originally Posted by LPM0317

But don't purchase Red Desert first,it got a brand new restoration this year which is showing at the Venice film festival under restored classics unit this year.Maybe we will get an update,who knows?


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New restoration aside, the current Criterion is gorgeous.

[captainron_howdy]

Originally Posted by LPM0317

If you eager to discover another type of cinema,go ahead.

L'avventura is one of my favourite in the alienation tetralogy.It is a very compelling film,although it is slow.The performance of Monica Vitti is memorable,and you could see how Antonioni played with different types of cinematic techniques.

But I do recommend you to finish the whole alienation tetralogy.My favourite is Red Desert and L'avventura.Frankly I don't understand what is L'eclisse is talking about,La notte need a rewatch to judge it.Anyway,Alienation Tetralogy is a treasure and worth your time to watch them all and the extras in the discs will help you to understand more about the films


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L'eclisse is my fav. of the trilogy but I love them all. Antonioni was a Deity! Love La Notta also & Red Desert. Anyone also have any love for Identification of a Woman?