The Criterion Collection

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

And i wonder if Criterion has plans for The Shining in 4K?

Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

I meant in 4K restoration of the film

Am certain all 4K restorations (and UHD releases) for Kubrick's major films like The Shining / Clockwork Orange / Full Metal Jacket will be done in-house by Warner themselves. Criterion got Barry Lyndon probably because Warner had poor sales of their previous BD and regard it as a less saleable prospect. The bigger question for blu-ray fans that have not upgraded to 4K is whether they will also release upgraded blu's or just bung in the older 1080p discs in their release package?

[Doc Moonlight]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

Onionhead seems like an attempt to soften another character with a dark side by having comedy scenes in it. Coming after No Time For Sergeants, it's an odd mix of moods.

I just realized there's kind of a connection between Lonesome Roads and Billy Pueblo in HEARTS OF THE WEST. Billy could have been the version of Lonesome that Walter Matthau talks about at the end of FACE IN THE CROWD; humbled, but retaining a bit of larceny in his heart.

[Scottie]

This makes me happy.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=304533

[StarDestroyer52]

Originally Posted by Scottie

This makes me happy.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=304533

[minister_x]

With any luck Criterion has nabbed the UK rights too since the existing Artificial Eye blu has been OOP for a while. Would be even sweeter if the UK get the Criterion In the Mood for Love also. If there's a box set forthcoming, maybe it will include Fallen Angels as well...

[Vinyl]

Anybody check out the BBC Witness talking about Woodfall films? They specifically discuss A Taste of Honey.

[FilmEditor]

Originally Posted by llj

34:19 seems more like the one I was thinking of, but I recall the shot starting from the front of her.

Your example is not the one I'm thinking of. I'm sure the one I'm thinking of was in Early Summer. He cheats a little on your example since it's a shot of them walking towards the camera so while the camera is following them by pulling back, the shot still remains relatively static aside from the backgrounds scrolling.

The one in my memory has Setsuko Hara walking by herself on the street, and the camera is following her closely from the side view, much like the one in 34:19 but a little closer. So it's actually an honest to goodness Orson Welles' Touch-of-Evil-kind-of-tracking-shot.

I know this exchange was from a few years ago, but the tracking shot in Late Spring has to do with Noriko exercising freedom of choice and walking away from her father. Earlier in the film, the camera moves around much more than you will ever see in late Ozu films. The bike ride scene, the train, the tracking shot when she wants to get away from her father. The camera's freedom of movement compliments Noriko's own freedom.

As the film progresses, and Noriko becomes trapped by the expectations and demands of her friends, family, society, and most of all, her father...the camera does not move again.

Ozu is brilliant. A genius. Late Spring is one of the finest films ever made.

[MifuneFan]

The upcoming screening at the MoMA for the new restoration of Floating Weeds has sold out. It's the only movie so far from the Miyagawa Retrospective to have done so thus far.



https://www.moma.org/calendar/film/4955?locale=en

[DenOfEarth]

Does Criterion has any plans for 12 Monkeys? that would be awesome.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

Does Criterion has any plans for 12 Monkeys? that would be awesome.

Arrow are supposedly releasing a remastered version of it, at least in the UK, and that has people speculating that Criterion will release it in the states due to their ongoing relationship with Gilliam.

[javy]

Originally Posted by ravenus

Am certain all 4K restorations (and UHD releases) for Kubrick's major films like The Shining / Clockwork Orange / Full Metal Jacket will be done in-house by Warner themselves. Criterion got Barry Lyndon probably because Warner had poor sales of their previous BD and regard it as a less saleable prospect. The bigger question for blu-ray fans that have not upgraded to 4K is whether they will also release upgraded blu's or just bung in the older 1080p discs in their release package?

I would say they will issue the remaster on the blu-ray. Warner Bros made a special mention of the blu being the remaster with The Matrix 4k so I couldn't see them not doing it with these or 2001.

[mrjohnnyb]

Originally Posted by FilmEditor

I know this exchange was from a few years ago, but the tracking shot in Late Spring has to do with Noriko exercising freedom of choice and walking away from her father. Earlier in the film, the camera moves around much more than you will ever see in late Ozu films. The bike ride scene, the train, the tracking shot when she wants to get away from her father. The camera's freedom of movement compliments Noriko's own freedom.

As the film progresses, and Noriko becomes trapped by the expectations and demands of her friends, family, society, and most of all, her father...the camera does not move again.

Ozu is brilliant. A genius. Late Spring is one of the finest films ever made.

Well said!

I saw Late Spring for the first time time in 2012. I was very moved, however, I have not watched it since, mainly because my Watch List has grown exponentially. I recall the bicycle scene made me feel like I was there with the characters. I sensed the sun and the gentle breeze as they pedaled. I genuinely felt transported. To top it off, there was a Coca-Cola advertisement from that time period (Japan several years after the end of World War II) that drew me more deeply into the story. It's a beautiful film!

[letneper]

I want to see After Hours in Criterion Collection!

[javy]

Originally Posted by letneper

I want to see After Hours in Criterion Collection!

That would be swell, and I need it. But we just got The Age of Innocence, which is also swell, so who knows how long it will be before we get another Scorsese picture....

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by letneper

I want to see After Hours in Criterion Collection!

Originally Posted by javy

That would be swell, and I need it. But we just got The Age of Innocence, which is also swell, so who knows how long it will be before we get another Scorsese picture....

After Hours is being released by Warner Bros in Italy in June of this year, so I'm fairly certain it'll be released in North America this year too. I'm guessing it'll be a Warner Archive release though.

[javy]

Originally Posted by RCRochester

After Hours is being released by Warner Bros in Italy in June of this year, so I'm fairly certain it'll be released in North America this year too. I'm guessing it'll be a Warner Archive release though.

Ahhh, that will be sweet enough.

[MJD64]

Love the fact that After Hours allows Cheech & Chong to rightfully claim that they worked with Martin Scorsese.

[Reddington]

Originally Posted by Vinyl

Anybody check out the BBC Witness talking about Woodfall films? They specifically discuss A Taste of Honey.

I didn't listen to the Witness broadcast (which I just Googled; thanks for the tip!), but I did read this article last week:

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-43626593

The BFI set looks fantastic. Although I have three of the eight films already, it's a day one purchase for me. I am particularly excited that Look Back in Anger and The Entertainer are getting a BD release.

If anyone else is considering placing a pre-order, the price direct from BFI is currently 10.00 GBP cheaper than Amazon UK.

[DenOfEarth]

Originally Posted by javy

That would be swell, and I need it. But we just got The Age of Innocence, which is also swell, so who knows how long it will be before we get another Scorsese picture....

After Hours is overdue for a Blu-ray

[okcmaxk]

I’m still hoping Criterion picks After Hours up from the Warner deal and that the Italian release doesn’t mean anything US-wise and or is a false listing. I doubt Warner Archive could get any new extras or even Scorsese’s approval of a new transfer.