The Criterion Collection - Page 8603 - Blu-ray Forum

StarDestroyer52 · 12-16-2017, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iScottie

The Age of Innocence (1993) pre-order

Baal (1970) pre-order

King of Jazz (1930) pre-order

The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) pre-order

Women in Love (1969) pre-order

Amazon for some odd reason says its the DVD Version despite being $39.95.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dmovies-tv&field-keywords=The+Passion+of+Joan+of+Arc+The+Criterion+ Collection

Scottie · 12-16-2017, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarDestroyer52

Amazon for some odd reason says its the DVD Version despite being $39.95.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dmovies-tv&field-keywords=The+Passion+of+Joan+of+Arc+The+Criterion+ Collection

It'll be updated eventually.

Amazon has a habit of mislabeling films, especially from Criterion, from time to time.

hoytereden · 12-16-2017, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ned Brainard

I don't think that the theaters would have required any special equipment to show color films. The reasons why black and white prints were produced were
1. Technical limitations in producing a requisite number of durable prints. This is the reason why Douglas Fairbanks made a B&W version of The Black Pirate. Once Technicolor developed the technology to make a single-strip color film instead of having to literally cement two different strips together, this wasn't so much of an issue.
2. Fulfilling contractual obligations to the Technicolor Company but primarily distributing a simultaneously produced B&W version for reasons of economy. Doctor X is an example.
3. 1950s television prints. Why go to the trouble of making color prints when TV was almost exclusively broadcasted in B&W? Sally and On With the Show are examples of two-color Technicolor films that only exist in B&W TV prints, but a couple of tantalizing fragments have surfaced that do give us a glimpse of what these films originally looked like.
4. Inexpensive preservation. This is the reason why the original color version of The Black Pirate survives only in B&W. The color version that we have is largely made up of alternate takes and outtakes.
The fact that we have The King of Jazz mostly complete is something of a miracle. Restorations from original two-color negatives are almost unheard of because most of them were destroyed in the late thirties when Technicolor tried to return them to the various studios (most were uninterested). Definitely looking forward to seeing this film again.

Thanks for the info.

One that was found and restored was MGM's The Mysterious Island (1929) which I'd love to see but I haven't heard much about it since it was restored.

hoytereden · 12-16-2017, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zakzak

The musicals from the 30s had the most flamboyant, florid poster styles. Why on earth Criterion chose the dullest art for King of Jazz?

And it wasn't just major studios or big budget films that got beautiful artwork. Look at the poster for The Sin of Nora Moran-A Poverty Row studio and a minor film but a work of art poster. Sorry for the large image.

IMG_0080.jpg

AaronJ · 12-16-2017, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoytereden

And it wasn't just major studios or big budget films that got beautiful artwork. Look at the poster for The Sin of Nora Moran-A Poverty Row studio and a minor film but a work of art poster. Sorry for the large image.

[Show spoiler]

That is seriously beautiful and provocative.

Wow.

hoytereden · 12-16-2017, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronJ

That is seriously beautiful and provocative.

Wow.

Yep, pre-code for sure.

joy-division · 12-16-2017, 05:57 AM

Very HAppy with my copy of MoC The Passion of Joan of Arc. Excellent Book and stunning art on the steel. But it is one of my fave films so I may get it if it is released in the UK & offered in the 2 for £25 offer down the line

Love The Age for Innocence, Glad that we (UK) are also getting Alice Doesn't Live here Anymore on Blu finally so this is great news. Now bring on Grease 2 for more Pfeiffer please Criterion!

malakaheso · 12-16-2017, 06:08 AM

Not crazy about these announcements, but the Dreyer is nice and at least there were some surprises.

theater dreamer · 12-16-2017, 11:23 AM

I've never seen The Age of Innocence, but with Scorsese directing, and Daniel Day-Lewis, that's a no brainer. I thought DDL and Winona Ryder had interesting chemistry in The Crucible, so I'm curious to see them work together again.

The Passion of Joan of Arc should be in every film collection. I have the beautiful MoC release (the non-steel book), but hell, I'll get the Criterion if only to have a Region A release I can loan to friends.

Actually, all of these intrigue me. Some real nice variety with these releases.

theater dreamer · 12-16-2017, 11:37 AM

Agreed. I'd love those on my wall. Wow.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronJ

That is seriously beautiful and provocative.

Wow.

thatguamguy · 12-16-2017, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oliver_67

Criterion please release Scorsese’s Silence asap. This is my new year wish.

You have to figure that even if they are pursuing a release of "Silence", it will be at least two years before they can release it, just based on the Wes Anderson Criterion upgrade schedule (and his are negotiated in advance based on his contract, so that's just the best case scenario).

DaBargainHunta · 12-16-2017, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoytereden

And it wasn't just major studios or big budget films that got beautiful artwork. Look at the poster for The Sin of Nora Moran-A Poverty Row studio and a minor film but a work of art poster. Sorry for the large image.

[Show spoiler]

Now you've sent me down a damn rabbit hole!!!

Similar image, but bolder colors

Same positioning, different backdrop

Alternate Poster 1

Alternate Poster 2

Lobby Cards?

(Is this movie even good?)

Rory · 12-16-2017, 01:41 PM

That's that woman from The Mummy! She's one of the forgotten hot babes from the 1930s.

And who keeps a couch in front of a fireplace like that -- and without a screen?!!! The '30s were sure dangerous.

Poya · 12-16-2017, 02:11 PM

King of Jazz cover has boobs on it. How did they get away with tbat?

RCRochester · 12-16-2017, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poya

King of Jazz cover has boobs on it. How did they get away with tbat?

It was a “pre-code” film.

lemoncurry? · 12-16-2017, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBargainHunta

(Is this movie even good?)

Mr. Maltin says...

Quote:

Surprisingly interesting Poverty Row cheapie with supernatural overtones, told in flashback, about a hard-luck woman who falls in love with the wrong man and makes the ultimate sacrifice for him. More notable for its ambitions than its achievements, with great use of stock footage and a wall-to-wall music score, unusual for 1933. Best known today for its iconic one-sheet poster image.

Sounds like it could be fun.

lemoncurry? · 12-16-2017, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joy-division

Glad that we (UK) are also getting Alice Doesn't Live here Anymore on Blu finally so this is great news.

Are you referring to the cancelled BFI release, or have I missed something new?

Poya · 12-16-2017, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCRochester

It was a “pre-code” film.

Yeah but on the cover? Think of the poor kids down at the B&N who’ll see it.

zackisthewalrus · 12-16-2017, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poya

Yeah but on the cover? Think of the poor kids down at the B&N who’ll see it.

Don't know about y'all, but I don't think I've ever seen anyone under the age of 16 in the Criterion section at Barnes and Noble.

RCRochester · 12-16-2017, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poya

Yeah but on the cover? Think of the poor kids down at the B&N who’ll see it.

Maybe they’ll put the blue sticker over top of them to appease the pearl clutchers.

12-16-2017, 06:08 AM	#172048
malakaheso Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Melbourne, Australia 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:1057 DVD collection:293	Not crazy about these announcements, but the Dreyer is nice and at least there were some surprises. Last edited by malakaheso; 12-16-2017 at 06:33 AM.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Criterion Collection	Wish Lists	Chushajo	26	08-14-2025 12:45 PM
Criterion Collection?	Newbie Discussion	ChitoAD	68	01-02-2019 10:14 PM
Criterion Collection Question. . .	Blu-ray Movies - North America	billypoe	31	01-18-2009 02:52 PM
The Criterion Collection goes Blu!	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	bferr1	164	05-10-2008 02:59 PM

12-16-2017, 05:57 AM	#172047
joy-division Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Inverness 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:1446 DVD collection:293	Very HAppy with my copy of MoC The Passion of Joan of Arc. Excellent Book and stunning art on the steel. But it is one of my fave films so I may get it if it is released in the UK & offered in the 2 for £25 offer down the line Love The Age for Innocence, Glad that we (UK) are also getting Alice Doesn't Live here Anymore on Blu finally so this is great news. Now bring on Grease 2 for more Pfeiffer please Criterion!

12-16-2017, 11:23 AM	#172049
theater dreamer Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Flower Mound, TX 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:2403 DVD collection:202 Digital collection:274 Trading Score:13	I've never seen The Age of Innocence, but with Scorsese directing, and Daniel Day-Lewis, that's a no brainer. I thought DDL and Winona Ryder had interesting chemistry in The Crucible, so I'm curious to see them work together again. The Passion of Joan of Arc should be in every film collection. I have the beautiful MoC release (the non-steel book), but hell, I'll get the Criterion if only to have a Region A release I can loan to friends. Actually, all of these intrigue me. Some real nice variety with these releases.

12-16-2017, 01:41 PM	#172053
Rory Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 3	That's that woman from The Mummy! She's one of the forgotten hot babes from the 1930s. And who keeps a couch in front of a fireplace like that -- and without a screen?!!! The '30s were sure dangerous.

12-16-2017, 02:11 PM	#172054
Poya Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2011 Location:NY, NY 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:12	King of Jazz cover has boobs on it. How did they get away with tbat?

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals