The Criterion Collection

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Thanks everyone (all of you) for your great feedback on The PH Story and His Girl Friday.

Both seem to have their own appeal, but I've spent too much already during this sale and can't afford to splurge on more than one old school 40s blind buy.

You guys make it really hard to choose sometimes.

His Girl Friday is the much better overall movie. Cary Grant in top form, plus it's Howard Hawks.

Philadelphia Story has one of Jimmy Stewart's best performances, but it's the weaker movie.

[nitin]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

The edge over House or The Philadelphia Story?

I always thought House had pretty strong dialogue.

Both

[Markgway]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Does Cary Grant vomit blood at any point?

Twice.

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by RCRochester

Hi folks, I'm just looking to pick your brains about Le Cercle Rouge. I don't need any assessments of the film itself as I have seen it, I want to know about blu-ray releases.

[Show spoiler]I'm not willing to pay the money to buy the OOP Criterion release, so I've been looking to get a Studio Canal release that is part of a promo on Amazon Germany. According to some pretty old reviews on this site, a British Studio Canal release was apparently better than the Criterion. Is this accurate? I'm assuming all other Studio Canal releases would still be using this same master?

Are there any other issues with the Studio Canal release(s) that I should avoid?

Is there any chance that the Criterion release will be back into print at some point soon (or ever)?

I appreciate everyone's help in advance. I will probably be making my purchase on Sunday

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All the SC versions across Europe of the blu-ray would be the same. In fact the actual disc would also be identical across regions, since they offer a language option before the menu loads up. The SC version is fine in itself, it's not really better or worse than the Criterion. It is not identical either, being *slightly* zoomed in and having a cooler color palette (again, one can't say who's more correct here). One issue would be if your TV/player cannot play PAL video because most of the extras on the SC release are in SD PAL format.

Never say never, but it's unlikely that the Criterion release will be back in print because SC has a blanket license with Lionsgate in the US, one that fans will complain has been tragically underused in terms of number of titles released.

[Knaldskalle]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Does Cary Grant vomit blood at any point?

Originally Posted by Markgway

Twice.

I clearly need to revisit His Girl Friday, this doesn't ring a bell at all.

[Ray Jackson]

Well once again my attempt at soliciting advice from you people has ended in what I can only describe as a complete and odiously internecine split down the proverbial middle.

About half of you ne'er-do-wells assert, quite fervently, that The Philadelphia Story is the superior film by a wide margin. While the other half counter with the exact opposite assessment--utterly devoid of anything that resembles hesitation or self-doubt.

And thus I am left with no other viable alternative but to make a decision on my own.

Thanks a lot.

I must return to my center.

[Show spoiler]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sYK7lm3UKg

[nitin]

Originally Posted by ravenus

All the SC versions across Europe of the blu-ray would be the same. In fact the actual disc would also be identical across regions, since they offer a language option before the menu loads up. The SC version is fine in itself, it's not really better or worse than the Criterion. It is not identical either, being *slightly* zoomed in and having a cooler color palette (again, one can't say who's more correct here). One issue would be if your TV/player cannot play PAL video because most of the extras on the SC release are in SD PAL format.

Never say never, but it's unlikely that the Criterion release will be back in print because SC has a blanket license with Lionsgate in the US, one that fans will complain has been tragically underused in terms of number of titles released.

I am fairly sure Criteiron admitted back when the DVD was released that their color palette was incorrect, and their blu uses the same master. Plus SC's colour scheme also fits the other Melville films from the period including Army of Shadows and Un Flic.

[Hazel Motes]

It would be really nice if Criterion stole a move from their own playbook and released John Sayles 5 Films.

Lone Star
City of Hope
Matewan
Return of the Secaucus Seven
Passion Fish

[Jaymole]

City of Hope is the one I want most as it has never made its way to DVD even.

[Rory]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Well once again my attempt at soliciting advice from you people has ended in what I can only describe as a complete and odiously internecine split down the proverbial middle.

About half of you ne'er-do-wells assert, quite fervently...

Well, now I'll assert something and quite fervently...

Any cinephile of your age that hasn't seen either The Philadelphia Story or His Girl Friday has most certainly been living the life of a ne'er-do-well!

Hang your head in shame, sir!

[MJD64]

All of the 30's and 40's screwball comedies featuring the comedic stylings of Archibald Alexander Leach are worth your time Ray Jackson (and indeed, inclusion in your film collection).

All that being said, I've always been partial to The Awful Truth myself, which Criterion will angle the rights to if they're smart...

[MJD64]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

How does His Girl Friday compare to a film like House?

This is a tough one. His Girl Friday is a comedy classic, but on the other hand I've always found the antics of sterotypical giggling Japanese schoolgirls to be well-nigh irresistible...especially in a haunted house.

[SeanJoyce]

Originally Posted by nitin

I am fairly sure Criteiron admitted back when the DVD was released that their color palette was incorrect, and their blu uses the same master. Plus SC's colour scheme also fits the other Melville films from the period including Army of Shadows and Un Flic.

Disappointing if true, but it still doesn't stop Le Cercle Rouge from being one of my favorite Criterion releases.

[Rory]

Originally Posted by MJD64

This is a tough one. His Girl Friday is a comedy classic, but on the other hand I've always found the antics of sterotypical giggling Japanese schoolgirls to be well-nigh irresistible...especially in a haunted house.

Just what is he talking about with HOUSE? I assumed it's the recent Will Ferrell movie.

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by Rory

Just what is he talking about with HOUSE? I assumed it's the recent Will Ferrell movie.

Courtesy of Criterion.

HOUSE (1977) Trailer - The Criterion Collection - YouTube

[MJD64]

Originally Posted by Rory

Just what is he talking about with HOUSE? I assumed it's the recent Will Ferrell movie.

Aaah, I see AL The Strange has already cleared this up...and of course, neither the 2017 The House nor the 1977 House should ever be confused with the 1986 House starring the irrepressible William Katt!

[tisdivine]

I decided to start The Marseille Trilogy last night, thinking I would watch one film consecutively over the next three nights. Boy was I wrong. I couldnt stop. I ended up watching all three films in a row. Didnt get to bed until 4:30am but it was so worth it. What a delightful throughly enjoyable set of films. I hope to see more from Pagnol in the very very near future.

Tonight I will watch the special features.

If you are on the fence with this box set do not hesitate especially during the B&N sale.

[Rory]

Well, I think the Japanese HOUSE movie is much more up Ugly Avatar Guy's alley. He laughs at Bela Lugosi.

Frankly, HIS GIRL FRIDAY would be too sophisticated for such a silly man.

[thatguamguy]

Originally Posted by Hazel Motes

It would be really nice if Criterion stole a move from their own playbook and released John Sayles 5 Films.

Lone Star
City of Hope
Matewan
Return of the Secaucus Seven
Passion Fish

I check in on the John Sayles blog once in a while, to check on the status of "Amigo" and "City of Hope". "Amigo" finally did get a DVD release via his site, but according to them, "City of Hope" has some kind of rights issue holding up a physical release. Whatever the issue is doesn't stop them from distributing a digital copy on Amazon. They weren't specific, because usually you can't talk about those things while the legal fight is going on, but the impression I got was that it was unlikely to get a release any time soon; I don't want to say never, because it does sound as if they are still trying to resolve it, but I wouldn't be surprised if it never gets a release.

[ShellOilJunior]

It's time once again for the annual Criterion Poll. The rules are simple: any movie released in 2017 is eligible (Except for movies with packaging changes).

The form is listed below. Please note: the questions where I ask for multiple movies the votes are weighted. For example, a 1st place vote is worth more than a 2nd place vote which is weighted higher than a 3rd, etc. Questions may be skipped by listing N/A for the question.

How to vote: Copy and paste the form below into a PM and send it to me. Voting is open through the end of December. Results announced in early January.

Click here to PM me.

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Ballot


Best Cover Art (Give me 1)
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Worst Cover Art (Give me 1)
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Favorite Blind Purchase (Give me 1)
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Best Catalog Upgrade (DVD to Blu-ray) (Give me 1)
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Best New Spine (Give me 3)
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Best Box Set (Give me 1)
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Best Release of the Year (Give me 5)
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Whom do you want to see in the Criterion closet? (Give me 1 person)

I think Criterion should release a blu-ray for________ including music videos, short films, live performances, interviews, etc. (Give me 1 musician or Band).
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2017 Releases - All (Movies with packaging changes not eligible)

[Show spoiler]20 Sid & Nancy
84 Good Morning
135 Rebecca
153 General Idi Amin Dada: A Self-Portrait
163 Hopscotch
167 The Complete Monterey Pop Festival
168 Monterey Pop
182 Straw Dogs
306 Le samourai
309 Ugetsu
437 Vampyr
484 Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles
497 Rome Open City
498 Paisan
499 Germany Year Zero
500 Roberto Rossellini's War Trilogy
849 His Girl Friday
850 Something Wild
851 Fox and His Friends
852 Black Girl
853 Cameraperson
854 The Tree of Wooden Clogs
855 Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
856 The Before Trilogy
857 Before Sunrise
858 Before Sunset
859 Before Midnight
860 Mildred Pierce
861 45 Years
862 Canoa: A Shameful Memory
863 Multiple Maniacs
864 Being There
865 Blow-Up
866 Buena Vista Social Club
867 Woman of the Year
868 Tampopo
869 Rumble Fish
870 Othello
871 Dheepan
872 Ghost World
873 Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project No. 2
874 Insiang
875 Mysterious Object at Noon
876 Revenge
877 Limite
878 Law of the Border
879 Taipei Story
880 They Live by Night
881 The Marseille Trilogy
882 Marius
883 Fanny
884 Cesar
885 The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog
886 L'argent
887 Lost in America
888 Stalker
889 The Breaking Point
890 Meantime
891 La poison
892 Festival
893 Certain Women
894 The Piano Teacher
895 David Lynch: The Art Life
896 The Lure
897 Barry Lyndon
898 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
899 Personal Shopper
900 100 Years of Olympic Films
901 The Philadelphia Story
902 Desert Hearts
903 Jabberwocky
904 Election

Boxed Sets released in 2017

[Show spoiler]-100 Years of Olympic Films
-The Before Trilogy
-The Complete Monterey Pop Festival
-The Marseille Trilogy
-Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project No.2
-Roberto Rossellini's War Trilogy