The Criterion Collection

[scottpcusa]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

I really disliked that interview for the way Gross brought forth a certain topic around the midway point - and I'm a huge fan of hers. Gerwig handled it as best as she could, especially when she flipped it back towards Gross, but it still came off as shoddy work.

Yeah...that part of the interview was a bit awkward.

[llj]

Originally Posted by scottpcusa

Yeah...that part of the interview was a bit awkward.

Gerwig is a very canny person.

[20th Century Boy]

Originally Posted by rodie

My first Criterion DVD (maybe even my first DVD at all):



And my first Criterion BD:

Ciao, L.A. is the greatest thing ever filmed.

[20th Century Boy]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

That's the main reason why I also don't get my tail in a blender about the visible mic on the Criterion Blu-ray presentation of Three Colors: Blue or why I don't get into a twist about edge enhancement or compression.

You're a better man than me. Aside from story telling, IMO, film is first and foremost a visual medium and heavy EE or DNR will take me right out of the experience.

[jw007]

I'll bet my entire Criterion Collection that Lady Bird comes to Criterion in a few months.

[Namuhana]

Originally Posted by jw007

I'll bet my entire Criterion Collection that Lady Bird comes to Criterion in a few months.

I know A24 is a relatively young production company, but have any of their films been released by Criterion before? Even with the Gerwig connection, does it seem that likely?

I'm going to pick up Lady Bird whenever it comes out, though. I loved it to bits.

[demonknight]

First DVD: Chasing Amy
First Blu-Ray: King of the Hill

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by jw007

I'll bet my entire Criterion Collection that Lady Bird comes to Criterion in a few months.

Originally Posted by Namuhana

I know A24 is a relatively young production company, but have any of their films been released by Criterion before? Even with the Gerwig connection, does it seem that likely?

I'm going to pick up Lady Bird whenever it comes out, though. I loved it to bits.

It will be through Lionsgate, who has a distribution deal with A24. No reason to think Criterion would suddenly grab this up.

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by jw007

I'll bet my entire Criterion Collection that Lady Bird comes to Criterion in a few months.

I'll take that bet.

[Member-167298]

Originally Posted by jw007

I'll bet my entire Criterion Collection that Lady Bird comes to Criterion in a few months.

Going to see that tomorrow at Alamo Yonkers before the 35mm screening of Suspiria. Heard nothing but rave reviews.

The trailer does make it seem like a Criterion candidate.

[blujazz]

“Oh, Code Unknown,” Haneke said, as I died on the inside. Well, that was an out of body experience.

[StarDestroyer52]

Originally Posted by jw007

I'll bet my entire Criterion Collection that Lady Bird comes to Criterion in a few months.

I'll take that bet.

[jw007]

Okay, I changed my mind...all bets are off!

[Rzzzz]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

This is so boss. I might even shell out for this box set before a B&N sale happens.

Ha ha, me too. I want ALL of these and while normally I can be very patient and wait for a sale and/or prices to drop, I would be too worried about a Shout Factory Vincent Price box set situation (I was fortunate to get that one). No, I won't take any chances, I will preorder the first day, box set or singles.

[GaragePoet]

just took a quick inventory and noted that i accrued 142 titles from Criterion this year, counting a few Dec/Jan pre-orders. for some absurd reason, this odd (even though it's even) number bothers me... what to do....

edit: if i do count trilogies & box sets as single items rather than count their individual titles, i have 130 new items. i guess that's better.

[Ray Jackson]

Anyone have any strong thoughts about My Own Private Idaho?

I'm considering the possibility of making a purchase without prior viewing experience.

A dangerous consumerist endeavor to be sure.

But as Nietzsche once said: One never dives into the water to save a drowning man more eagerly than when there are others present who dare not take the risk.

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by GaragePoet

just took a quick inventory and noted that i accrued 142 titles from Criterion this year, counting a few Dec/Jan pre-orders. for some absurd reason, this odd (even though it's even) number bothers me... what to do....

Throw a couple out with the trash to make it a nice rounded 140?

[jw007]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Anyone have any strong thoughts about My Own Private Idaho?

My Own Private Idaho is an acquired taste. But its a taste that is well worth the journey should you choose to take it.

[thinredline]

Originally Posted by jw007

My Own Private Idaho is an acquired taste. But its a taste that is well worth the journey should you choose to take it.

I didn't know what "aquired taste" means and i found this meaning:

something that you dislike at first, but that you start to like after you have tried it a few times

In that regard, Ozu was an aquired taste for me!

[SeanJoyce]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Anyone have any strong thoughts about My Own Private Idaho?

I'm considering the possibility of making a purchase without prior viewing experience.

A dangerous consumerist endeavor to be sure.

But as Nietzsche once said: One never dives into the water to save a drowning man more eagerly than when there are others present who dare not take the risk.

Personally, I think it's one of the best movies of the 90s, Van Sant's magnum opus, and Phoenix's most towering contribution to the cinematic landscape before departing us all too prematurely.

It was just a special convergence of talent that couldn't have come together at a more perfect time. Highest recommendation from me.