The Criterion Collection

[Abdrewes]

If there are any Criterions (like Dead Man) you want before the July sale, now is the best time to get them. At Target most criterions are $20.79 (after 20% sale) and $19.75 if you have a red card.

[theater dreamer]

Originally Posted by StarDestroyer52

I haven't see the first two. I taped The Earrings and am glad you mentioned The Blue Angel which I haven't watched yet but want to get real soon. Marlene's screentest for The Blue Angel is classic Marlene:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbaRRDgTIkc

I have the Kino 2-disc version, but I'm going to import the Eureka release, as well, for some of the extras. They have an exclusive audio commentary, and a booklet with at least one essay. I expect the Eureka would offer somewhat better PQ, as well.

Tape it from TCM. It's one of my favorite films of the period, and Emil Jannings gives a fantastic performance, as well.

I'm picking up the boxed set in July. I won't be able to wait until the Flash sale for it.

Originally Posted by sawdustandtinsel

Add Crazed Fruit on May 12th at 4 am.

I didn't see that, as DirecTV's guide didn't go out that far yet. Though, I might have missed it anyway.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

Tape it from TCM. It's one of my favorite films of the period, and Emil Jannings gives a fantastic performance, as well.

Saying "Emil Jannings gives a fantastic performance," is pretty much the same as saying "Emil Jannings is in it." Isn't it?

[StarDestroyer52]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

I have the Kino 2-disc version, but I'm going to import the Eureka release, as well, for some of the extras. They have an exclusive audio commentary, and a booklet with at least one essay. I expect the Eureka would offer somewhat better PQ, as well.

Tape it from TCM. It's one of my favorite films of the period, and Emil Jannings gives a fantastic performance, as well.

I'm picking up the boxed set in July. I won't be able to wait until the Flash sale for it.



I didn't see that, as DirecTV's guide didn't go out that far yet. Though, I might have missed it anyway.

I most likely will just pick up the Kino release. Also, I ended up pre-ordering the Dietrich set as I couldn't wait till the flash sale. Anyway, I will get the two King Hu films and then something else during the sale.

[20th Century Boy]

Originally Posted by Leeon0

"Mystery Train" and "Broken Flowers"--wonderful, wonderful films.

Aka Ghostbusters 3.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by mja345

Jarmusch movies aren't for everyone, that's for sure. I know people who find his movies incredibly boring. I saw "Stranger Than Paradise" when I was 14 or 15 and have been a huge fan ever since. I don't think he's made a bad film. I'd say "Stranger Than Paradise", "Down by Law", "Mystery Train", "Night on Earth", "Dead Man", "Ghost Dog", "Only Lovers Left Alive", and "Paterson" fall into the great category for me, while "The Limits of Control", "Broken Flowers", and "Coffee and Cigarettes" are solidly above average. But if someone doesn't get into the style of his films right away, then there's not much that will change his or her mind IMO.

"Dead Man" is a glacially paced acid Western with a main character who is a complete blank slate. Depp's character is very unusual because it gives the audience nothing to work with. He's not a particularly good or bad man, he's just this guy kind of floating through the landscape.

I adore Dead Man & Only Lovers Left Alive, and I really like Mystery Train & Stranger Than Paradise. Not a huge fan of Ghost Dog, Down by Law, or Broken Flowers, but I don't actively dislike any of them. Night on Earth is the only one I've seen that I can say I don't really like, although I think parts are really good. Need to see Paterson, Limits of Control, & Coffee and Cigarettes.

[Arawn]

Originally Posted by cropduster

Then last year, I had the opportunity to watch Dead Man in 35mm on the big screen

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by mja345

"Mystery Train" is absolutely fantastic, one of my favorite films of the 80s.

Deadpan excellence.

Air combat?

[20th Century Boy]

Is Broken Flowers still not on blu yet?

[SammyJankis]

Just chiming in on the Jarmusch discussion to say Paterson is one of my favorites of the decade. It's a film I like returning to solely for its rhythm of character. I love it.

[cropduster]

Originally Posted by Arawn

It was pretty epic. The print was in beautiful shape and the audience was respectful and didn't talk throughout the film. When the film was over, I left the theater in a daze, my brain officially melted.

Originally Posted by 20th Century Boy

Is Broken Flowers still not on blu yet?

There's a German and French blu. I've no idea how the PQ is though.

[mja345]

Originally Posted by cropduster

There's a German and French blu. I've no idea how the PQ is though.

Not very good. I have the German one and it's basically an upscaled DVD. The German BD of "The Limits of Control" is nice though. I'm patiently waiting for Criterion to upgrade "Stranger Than Paradise" and "Night on Earth" and holding off on the UK BDs.

[cropduster]

Originally Posted by mja345

Not very good. I have the German one and it's basically an upscaled DVD. The German BD of "The Limits of Control" is nice though. I'm patiently waiting for Criterion to upgrade "Stranger Than Paradise" and "Night on Earth" and holding off on the UK BDs.

I had a feeling that was the case based on the user review for the release. That's good to know about The Limits of Control though. I know a lot of people don't seem to like the film but I really dig it.

I have been eyeing that Jim Jarmusch: The Complete Collection German box set to tide me over until Criterion upgrades the rest of their Jarmusch releases. Maybe Shout Select could release a blu-ray of Broken Flowers and The Limits of Control.

[cropduster]

Originally Posted by billy pilgrim

For me, Jarmusch's best are Mystery Train (love this film!), Dead Man, and Night on Earth. I haven't seen Stranger In Paradise or Down By Law yet. I have mixed feelings about Ghost Dog which I want to like more than I actually do. I think it's good, but it's just missing something to bring it up into the top tier.

Stranger Than Paradise and Down By Law have a similar style and tone to Mystery Train, Dead Man, and Night on Earth. Since you like those 3 films, it's a safe bet you will enjoy Stranger Than Paradise and Down By Law.

Plus Down By Law stars Tom Waits and anything will Tom Waits in it is worth watching.

The Criterion dvd of Stranger Than Paradise does include Jarmusch's first full length feature, Permanent Vacation, and is worth checking out as well.

[Cremildo]

Regarding Jarmusch, I've seen only one of his films, the recent Paterson, which was a serenely joyful little masterpiece. Can't wait to delve deeper into his filmography.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by 20th Century Boy

Is Broken Flowers still not on blu yet?

It's available overseas, but sadly not domestically.

I really hope that changes, though.

[Jaymole]

Newsletter clue (I stink at figuring these out)

[Polaroid]

The Trunk of Lifeeeeeeeee

[postmodel]

I believe Einstein's brain was removed during his autopsy and was driven cross country in the trunk of a car.

Don't know about a movie though.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by postmodel

I believe Einstein's brain was removed during his autopsy and was driven cross country in the trunk of a car.

Don't know about a movie though.

That's interesting. Also not sure what this could be yet