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mrjohnnyb · 02-15-2018, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Moonrise is the title that I'm most excited about.

Pencil me in for Midnight Cowboy and Au hasard Balthazar as well.

Agreed, Frank Borzage's Moonrise is an exciting announcement.

In for:
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Au hasard Balthazar
and
Midnight Cowboy (And I am completely diggin' that cover art. Groovy, man!)

RCRochester · 02-15-2018, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by malakaheso

Midnight Cowboy was rumoured years ago but the consensus on here seemed to be that it wouldn't be released at some point?

Terrible cover.

Had a feeling I'd regret caving it and buying that Balthazar dvd last year too!

Criterion released Midnight Cowboy on laserdisc so it was inevitable they would bring it out eventually, particularly as they seem to be re-acquiring several other old LD / DVD titles such as Silence of the Lambs and Rebecca.

The only thing people were doubting is that the Criterion clue of a sickly looking rodent was a reference to Ratso Rizzo, as it was felt that it was a reference to Il Sorpasso (an ill, sore possum).

I'll definitely be getting Midnight Cowboy (loving that 60s style psychedelic cover). It's one of many old MGM blu-ray releases I've had to upgrade (Apartment, Thomas Crown Affair, Graduate, Straw Dogs).

Poya · 02-15-2018, 11:46 PM

Interesting they’re releasing Midnight Cowboy, given the current climate. Really excited for AHB.

Edit: I don’t disapprove the release. I’m just observing. Don’t crrucify me.

belcherman · 02-15-2018, 11:47 PM

I’m definitely in for Moonrise. I’ll wait for the reviews on Midnight Cowboy, but this might well be one of the rare blus that I double-dip on.

Question: When was the last time Criterion announced seven titles?

hoytereden · 02-15-2018, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Moonrise is the title that I'm most excited about.

Pencil me in for Midnight Cowboy and Au hasard Balthazar as well.

Those would be my choices too. I've never seen Moonrise but the plot sounds promising. Gail Russell

is always worth seeing. I just hope for a non-overboard Dane Clark performance.
My best friend and I went to see Midnight Cowboy when it first came out. Mainly for that "X" Rating that we were sure would mean a flesh-fest. Needless to say; that didn't happen.

I still liked the film but had to listen to my friend moan about "no boobs, no a*s, no b#*h!" all the way home and for some time afterward.

BluRayBuddy98 · 02-16-2018, 12:01 AM

Haven’t heard of any of these, anything good?

mrjohnnyb · 02-16-2018, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by hoytereden

My best friend and I went to see Midnight Cowboy when it first came out. Mainly for that "X" Rating that we were sure would mean a flesh-fest. Needless to say; that didn't happen.

I still liked the film but had to listen to my friend moan about "no boobs, no a*s, no b#*h!" all the way home and for some time afterward.

The first time I saw Midnight Cowboy it was on the ABC Friday Night Movie when I was around nine. Needless to say, it was cut severely, but I was still able to become immersed into the story.

Rzzzz · 02-16-2018, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sawdustandtinsel

On a side note, I believe they are almost done announcing the New Year's drawing already, barring any double clues the three that are left are Bowling For Columbine, The Scarlet Empress, and whatever the tree ends up being.

As far as double clues go, I am really hoping for Paper Moon.....

Reddington · 02-16-2018, 12:25 AM

Interested to see Au hasard Balthazar given its reputation, but I am extremely sensitive to any depiction of animal cruelty. I think maybe this came up before in this thread, but I couldn't find the posts. Would this be a difficult watch for someone like me?

Purplenoon · 02-16-2018, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reddington

Interested to see Au hasard Balthazar given its reputation, but I am extremely sensitive to any depiction of animal cruelty. I think maybe this came up before in this thread, but I couldn't find the posts. Would this be a difficult watch for someone like me?

No.

jjhunsecker · 02-16-2018, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mrjohnnyb

The first time I saw Midnight Cowboy it was on the ABC Friday Night Movie when I was around nine. Needless to say, it was cut severely, but I was still able to become immersed into the story.

They had edited about 35 minutes out of the movie, causing one critic to call it "11:25 Cowboy"

NoirFan · 02-16-2018, 01:14 AM

Superb month! Midnight Cowboy, Moonrise, and the Kaurismäki for me. Balthazar makes me too sad to want to upgrade the DVD.

Bronson13 · 02-16-2018, 01:15 AM

Do you think they could release the whole Beatles rooftop concert? That would be amazing!!

sawdustandtinsel · 02-16-2018, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rzzzz

As far as double clues go, I am really hoping for Paper Moon.....

That would be great if Criterion did that one(the moon is on the poster IIRC). Also, I know most have deduced the water as "streaming" but I'm hoping for Mean Creek and/or Deliverance.

BobbyMcGee · 02-16-2018, 02:11 AM

Wow, superb month of releases announced for May!

I am especially excited for:

John Schlesinger's Midnight Cowboy
Robert Bresson's Au Hasard Balthazar
Paul Schrader's Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Frank Borzage's Moonrise

ravenus · 02-16-2018, 02:23 AM

Would the Mishima film interest one who has never read the author's work before?

jshaide · 02-16-2018, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by anthonyls

I'm confused... where is 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days? Does Criterion not have the rights to it?

I know, when I saw the other two I was fingers crossed 4 MONTHS was next. That one is older and was a bit more important contextually in terms of major prizes. Maybe they are doing a little more work on it.

I did figure it’d be a box set, though.

pedromvu · 02-16-2018, 03:23 AM

One of the best months in a while

, it's hard for me to remember when was the last time I was sure I wanted at least 3 of the announced titles.

Midnight Cowboy
Beyond the Hills
Au Hasard Balthazar

I had to skip this sale because I didn't had enough movies in my wishlist, but next sale is looking good.

I don't feel Graduation was as good as his other films, but maybe that's just me, and I haven't seen the other 3 releases yet.

CQD84 · 02-16-2018, 04:19 AM

Great month. I'm definitely interested in Midnight Cowboy, Moonrise, and Au hasard Balthazar (even though I just bought the DVD a few months ago).

jshaide · 02-16-2018, 04:20 AM

A bit annoying MOONRISE is 40 bucks with such a slim supplement. In the old days, I think this would’ve been marked down to 30.

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02-15-2018, 11:46 PM	#173903
Poya Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2011 Location:NY, NY 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:12	Interesting they’re releasing Midnight Cowboy, given the current climate. Really excited for AHB. Edit: I don’t disapprove the release. I’m just observing. Don’t crrucify me.

02-15-2018, 11:47 PM	#173904
belcherman Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2013 Location:Eastern CT 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1956 DVD collection:85 Digital collection:249 iTunes collection:2 Prime collection:1	I’m definitely in for Moonrise. I’ll wait for the reviews on Midnight Cowboy, but this might well be one of the rare blus that I double-dip on. Question: When was the last time Criterion announced seven titles?

02-16-2018, 12:01 AM	#173906
BluRayBuddy98 Active Member Member since:Nov 2016 Trading Score:7	Haven’t heard of any of these, anything good?

02-16-2018, 12:25 AM	#173909
Reddington Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2015 Trading Score:1	Interested to see Au hasard Balthazar given its reputation, but I am extremely sensitive to any depiction of animal cruelty. I think maybe this came up before in this thread, but I couldn't find the posts. Would this be a difficult watch for someone like me?

02-16-2018, 01:14 AM	#173912
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	Superb month! Midnight Cowboy, Moonrise, and the Kaurismäki for me. Balthazar makes me too sad to want to upgrade the DVD.

02-16-2018, 01:15 AM	#173913
Bronson13 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2018 Location:California 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:807 DVD collection:54	Do you think they could release the whole Beatles rooftop concert? That would be amazing!!

02-16-2018, 02:11 AM	#173915
BobbyMcGee Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:500 Blu-ray collection:4495 Trading Score:361	Wow, superb month of releases announced for May! I am especially excited for: John Schlesinger's Midnight Cowboy Robert Bresson's Au Hasard Balthazar Paul Schrader's Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters Frank Borzage's Moonrise

02-16-2018, 02:23 AM	#173916
ravenus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:India Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1205 DVD collection:144 Blu-ray reviews: 184 Trading Score:8	Would the Mishima film interest one who has never read the author's work before?

02-16-2018, 03:23 AM	#173918
pedromvu Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Mexico 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:1222 DVD collection:35 MA collection:8 Digital collection:12 iTunes collection:12 Trading Score:52	One of the best months in a while , it's hard for me to remember when was the last time I was sure I wanted at least 3 of the announced titles. Midnight Cowboy Beyond the Hills Au Hasard Balthazar I had to skip this sale because I didn't had enough movies in my wishlist, but next sale is looking good. I don't feel Graduation was as good as his other films, but maybe that's just me, and I haven't seen the other 3 releases yet.

02-16-2018, 04:19 AM	#173919
CQD84 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:574	Great month. I'm definitely interested in Midnight Cowboy, Moonrise, and Au hasard Balthazar (even though I just bought the DVD a few months ago).

02-16-2018, 04:20 AM	#173920
jshaide Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2014 Location:East Coast! 4K collection:217 Blu-ray collection:5920 DVD collection:669 Trading Score:14	A bit annoying MOONRISE is 40 bucks with such a slim supplement. In the old days, I think this would’ve been marked down to 30.

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