The Criterion Collection

[Scottie]

As I mentioned a few days ago, I'm updating this thread.

Please don't have a panic attack at the lack of details in the OP.

[maytropolees]

Canoa was a blind buy for me during the B&N sale. I had never heard of it before, but I saw it in the new releases section and was intrigued after reading the back. Really looking forward to watching it.

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

I would literally go full Ray Jackson and spam this thread with gifs if they announced Twin Peaks: The Return.

[Show spoiler]Like, I don't think I'd be able to contain my screaming. I know it's not even remotely possible, but.. ah, a man can dream.

I use spoiler tags mon frere.

Caveat emptor.

When people click on a spoiler tag in a Ray Jackson post...they know what they're getting.

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[javy]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I use spoiler tags mon frere.

Caveat emptor.

When people click on a spoiler tag in a Ray Jackson post...they know what they're getting.

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What is cage watching there?

[dana martin]

8mm

[KillDaWabbit]

Originally Posted by billy pilgrim

Canoa.

I have to admit, I only read a third or so of what you wrote, but thank you for taking the time to do so. I had never heard of this film, but internet stranger, believe me when I say that my curiosity is peaked. It sounds like just the type of film that I would gravitate towards.

I will definitely be buying this come flash sale time!

[KillDaWabbit]

Originally Posted by javy

What is cage watching there?

A snuff film. That clip is from 8mm

[SuperFlyHighGuy]

Originally Posted by kwillard37

Just curious of your guys opinion, what would you personally consider the "worst" film on criterion, and which film in the collection would you say doesn't deserve to be in it?.

Not sure about worst overall cause I forget all I've seen over the years, but recently it's Rumble Fish. I've seen this film multiple times since it was shown to us in high school, and I always hope that one day it'll "click" with me. I watched the new Criterion blu last week, and while I appreciated the cinematography much more, I still don't like this film.

And I love Matt Dillon, and have great love and nostalgia for The Outsiders, but I really can't stand Rumble Fish. It's just empty meandering to me with irritating performances. Dillon is miscast in his role, imo. Criterion should have tried to release the theatrical version of The Outsiders instead.

As to a film that doesn't fit in the collection? Fiend Without a Face. I love schlock and b-movie sci-fi, but that film is just flat-out bad.

[SeanJoyce]

Originally Posted by SuperFlyHighGuy

Not sure about worst overall cause I forget all I've seen over the years, but recently it's Rumble Fish. I've seen this film multiple times since it was shown to us in high school, and I always hope that one day it'll "click" with me. I watched the new Criterion blu last week, and while I appreciated the cinematography much more, I still don't like this film.

And I love Matt Dillon, and have great love and nostalgia for The Outsiders, but I really can't stand Rumble Fish. It's just empty meandering to me with irritating performances. Dillon is miscast in his role, imo. Criterion should have tried to release the theatrical version of The Outsiders instead.

As to a film that doesn't fit in the collection? Fiend Without a Face. I love schlock and b-movie sci-fi, but that film is just flat-out bad.

I'm not as condemning of Rumble Fish as you are, but I'll never understand the preference for it on these forums over Coppola's wonderful, poignant adaptation of The Outsiders. I think it's the retro adulation of Mickey Rourke and its strained aspirations at being an art-house flick.

And the "Complete Novel" of The Outsiders is nearly as big a travesty as Hill's hackjob of The Warriors and tantamount to treason.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by dana martin

8mm

Originally Posted by KillDaWabbit

A snuff film. That clip is from 8mm

A seriously underrated film, btw.

[Hazel Motes]

Originally Posted by postmodel

It shames me to say that as a huge Cassavetes fan, I have yet to see Husbands. If it were announced, it would be a total blind buy for me (much like Love Streams, which was worth it!)

As for Minnie and Moskowitz, I caught this a few years ago on Netflix, I would LOVE if they released it. Would go great in my collection.
Ultimate Cassel 'stache Edition.

Husbands is my favorite Cassavetes film. It's amazing.

[I KEEL YOU]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

A seriously underrated film, btw.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-9UvrLyj3k

[javy]

Originally Posted by dana martin

8mm

Originally Posted by killdawabbit

a snuff film. That clip is from 8mm

Originally Posted by aaronj

a seriously underrated film, btw.

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[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Re...turn...

[qw0aszx]

Originally Posted by 20th Century Boy

I meant the Chinese cut. The one without the condescending voice over (whichever version was one the fest circuit in the NE US).

One interesting thing, The Grandmaster was converted to 3D and got a 3D re-release exclusively for mainland China market in 2015. For that 3D re-release, WKW chose the US cut to do the 3D conversion, and the final 3D version was the US cut with one addition scene in the ending, making that 3D version 111-minute long.

[nitin]

Originally Posted by KillDaWabbit

A snuff film. That clip is from 8mm

One of his more recent films?

[italy12]

RE: 8MM

Love that film. Late 90's maybe, when Cage was still relevant.

It needs a BD release, don't care who from.

[ShellOilJunior]

I think Ray Jackson may get his wish today.

Le Samourai was released in 1967.

1+9=10, 1+0 =1, 1+6=7+7=14, 1+4 =5

Today's date 8/16/17: 8+16+17=41, 4+1=5

The stars are aligned.

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[Scottie]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I think Ray Jackson may get his wish today.

Le Samourai was released in 1967.

1+9=10, 1+0 =1, 1+6=7+7=14, 1+4 =5

Today's date 8/16/17: 8+16+17=41, 4+1=5

The stars are aligned.

[Show spoiler]

The film is no longer out of stock on the website either (sold via Amazon).

Maybe this could be a sign.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by iScottie

The film is no longer out of stock on the website either (sold via Amazon).

Maybe this could be a sign.

Its been back in stock for about a month. Sadly, if it was out of stock due to them upgrading, it probably would remain oos until the upgrade gets released.