The Criterion Collection

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by exzachary

I wonder why Kiarostami's Certified Copy and Like Someone in Love are missing from the retrospective?

Also absent is The Report (1977).

Originally Posted by dwk

IFC has the rights to Certified Copy and Like Someone in Love. Don't know about The Report.

God, Certified Copy is so good.

On a personal note, guess what arrived from Criterion today? The Ingmar Bergman's Cinema set. Which would normally be awesome news, right? Yes, except the problem is I ALREADY OWN IT! Apparently I ordered it from both Criterion AND Amazon. I don't know how that happened, but apparently it did.

Now, I'm debating on whether to return it or do something like donate it to my library. I'm leaning towards donation, actually, though that's not completely altruistic, in that it contributes 248 points for Loyalty Points. But I think I'll do it.

[Doc Moonlight]

Our local library offers 5 Kanopy credits per month.

Another option for Kanopy membership might be your college library. Many college libraries offer borrowing privileges for alumni, even if you no longer live in the area.

[acroyear2]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

On a personal note, guess what arrived from Criterion today? The Ingmar Bergman's Cinema set. Which would normally be awesome news, right? Yes, except the problem is I ALREADY OWN IT! Apparently I ordered it from both Criterion AND Amazon. I don't know how that happened, but apparently it did.

Now, I'm debating on whether to return it or do something like donate it to my library. I'm leaning towards donation, actually, though that's not completely altruistic, in that it contributes 248 points for Loyalty Points. But I think I'll do it.

Hang on, lemme give you the address of my local library...

[jshaide]

Originally Posted by Scottie

I assume this will be 2019's "Ingmar Bergman's Cinema".

Hopefully, and not a Wenders situation. Jeez.

[Ray Jackson]

I don’t know how other people view it or how it was intended to be viewed by the writer/director, but I find the ending to Still Walking to be very sad.

Perhaps it has something to do with my relationship with my own parents and the inevitable sense of regret that I know I will have when they pass.

...the yellow butterfly of life.

[tatterdemalion]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I don’t know how other people view it or how it was intended to be viewed by the writer/director, but I find the ending to Still Walking to be very sad.

Perhaps it has something to do with my relationship with my own parents and the inevitable sense of regret that I know I will have when they pass.

...the yellow butterfly of life.

I believe it's suppose to be sad. It's the

[Show spoiler]no matter how things change some things remain the same syndrome. He ended up just like his parents.

I find the ending very moving and beautiful.

Since I bought all the Kore-eda films on bd I've been going through them in order. I just watched the Bandai Visual BD of Nobody Knows a few weeks ago and will watch next one of the only movies of his I haven't seen: Hana.

[mande2013]

Originally Posted by jakdstew

Kino has and will be releasing the 4K restoration of Le Doulos by Studiocanal, so I wouldn't be surprised if they have more Melville on the way.

Army of Shadows and Le Cercle Rouge would be instant purchases for me, but they may focus on the films that have new restorations.

Well that's the thing. Assuming Criterion has reacquired the rights to certain Studio Canal titles they've already released on blu-ray, would they release the same masters as before or would they rather wait it out until the films in question have transfers that for them meet 2019 standards?
Would Criterion even want to release a blu-ray of Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, for instance, with the current available master, not that they ever released it on blu-ray? Likewise Contempt and That Obscure Object of Desire.

[annubis44]

Apologies if this has been asked before, but with Criterion putting out Police Story, does anyone know if we can expect other Criterion releases of previously released Eureka Hong Kong films? (i.e. Iron Monkey, Project A, etc)

[dwk]

Most of the Eureka Fortune Star titles are with Miramax in the US. (Sony has the US rights to Once Upon a Time in China1-3, so those are possible)

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by jshaide

Hopefully, and not a Wenders situation. Jeez.

Yeah. I'm rather surprised that there's still numerous titles from "Wim Wenders: Portraits Along the Road" that haven't been released yet.

[theater dreamer]

As I peruse the Academy Award nominees for 2019, I'm curious what you all think and feel about the paradigm shift we're experiencing in how we watch films as a society. A good deal is being made about Netflix receiving its first Best Picture nomination for Alfonso Cuarón's Roma, and I must admit that I feel more than a bit conflicted. While I think it's wonderful that giants like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon are supporting the arts by funding projects like Cuarón's film, which will no doubt provide more opportunities for independent film directors, the very fact that Roma has received such a limited theatrical release disturbs me tremendously. It debuted on November 21st of last year, so we're talking about only two months that the moviegoing public has had a chance to view it. But the only place to see it in the Dallas area is the Magnolia Theater. The overwhelming majority of people that see Roma will do so on their home television.

Don't get me wrong-I have nothing against watching movies at home. Clearly, we're all cinephiles, and likely a majority of us are physical media enthusiasts, as well. I have a large blu-ray collection, and I've only seen a few movies in the theater in the last year, though that is more due to issues with my back. But, as a society, we're becoming more and more isolated. This is in large part a symptom of social media. Why get together and do something when you can instant message, or talk with a bunch of people on Facebook? We're losing our communal sense, and the movie theater is one place where we can all get together, and enjoy a shared experience. And no matter how good ones home theater setup is, nothing will ever replace sitting in a darkened theater with two hundred people, and experiencing a great film.

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

As I peruse the Academy Award nominees for 2019, I'm curious what you all think and feel about the paradigm shift we're experiencing in how we watch films as a society. A good deal is being made about Netflix receiving its first Best Picture nomination for Alfonso Cuarón's Roma, and I must admit that I feel more than a bit conflicted. While I think it's wonderful that giants like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon are supporting the arts by funding projects like Cuarón's film, which will no doubt provide more opportunities for independent film directors, the very fact that Roma has received such a limited theatrical release disturbs me tremendously. It debuted on November 21st of last year, so we're talking about only two months that the moviegoing public has had a chance to view it. But the only place to see it in the Dallas area is the Magnolia Theater. The overwhelming majority of people that see Roma will do so on their home television.

Don't get me wrong-I have nothing against watching movies at home. Clearly, we're all cinephiles, and likely a majority of us are physical media enthusiasts, as well. I have a large blu-ray collection, and I've only seen a few movies in the theater in the last year, though that is more due to issues with my back. But, as a society, we're becoming more and more isolated. This is in large part a symptom of social media. Why get together and do something when you can instant message, or talk with a bunch of people on Facebook? We're losing our communal sense, and the movie theater is one place where we can all get together, and enjoy a shared experience. And no matter how good ones home theater setup is, nothing will ever replace sitting in a darkened theater with two hundred people, and experiencing a great film.

Every year, moves get limited theatrical releases for 1 week just to qualify for the Academy Awards, many coming out the last week of Dec. How is something that came out in Nov an issue? That's 2 months longer than a lot of Oscar-nominated films.

Movies don't have play in a theater to be good, and they don't have to be experienced in a theater to be enjoyed.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

As I peruse the Academy Award nominees for 2019, I'm curious what you all think and feel about the paradigm shift we're experiencing in how we watch films as a society. A good deal is being made about Netflix receiving its first Best Picture nomination for Alfonso Cuarón's Roma, and I must admit that I feel more than a bit conflicted. While I think it's wonderful that giants like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon are supporting the arts by funding projects like Cuarón's film, which will no doubt provide more opportunities for independent film directors, the very fact that Roma has received such a limited theatrical release disturbs me tremendously. It debuted on November 21st of last year, so we're talking about only two months that the moviegoing public has had a chance to view it. But the only place to see it in the Dallas area is the Magnolia Theater. The overwhelming majority of people that see Roma will do so on their home television.

Don't get me wrong-I have nothing against watching movies at home. Clearly, we're all cinephiles, and likely a majority of us are physical media enthusiasts, as well. I have a large blu-ray collection, and I've only seen a few movies in the theater in the last year, though that is more due to issues with my back. But, as a society, we're becoming more and more isolated. This is in large part a symptom of social media. Why get together and do something when you can instant message, or talk with a bunch of people on Facebook? We're losing our communal sense, and the movie theater is one place where we can all get together, and enjoy a shared experience. And no matter how good ones home theater setup is, nothing will ever replace sitting in a darkened theater with two hundred people, and experiencing a great film.

I see what you're saying, but personally I love it. Other than going to the grocery store or playing or practicing golf, I hardly leave my house. Oh, and there's my lawyer/financial mgr. Really, that's it. So I don't do anything communal anyway, well not in person anyhow.

So, something like Roma coming out on Netflix is absolutely fantastic for me. I go to the theater so rarely that 90% or possibly more of the movies I see each year are either blind buys of Blu-Rays or something coming HBO/Netflix/Amazon/Etc. Now this doesn't really bother me, since if you could see a picture of my "Not Watched" pile of Blu-rays, you'd understand that the amount of work I need to do in that area anyway is immense.

Now, there are of course exceptions to my viewing tactics. I saw Bladerunner 2049 twice in the theater. I saw Wonder Woman twice as well. That kind of thing. But most of the new movies I'm interested in, I'm fine watching them at home. And there certainly wouldn't be 200 people at a showing of something like A Simple Favor. When I saw The Neon Demon I think there were two, maybe three other people there.

Finally, my 27" 5K Retina Display iMac which is where I watch most digital stuff is just fine. Heck, my eyesight isn't that great anymore anyway. I can watch stuff in my boxers, drink a beer, pause stuff and go have a smoke or get something to eat. It honestly is a much superior experience FOR ME given all the considerations.

[jshaide]

Originally Posted by Scottie

Yeah. I'm rather surprised that there's still numerous titles from "Wim Wenders: Portraits Along the Road" that haven't been released yet.

It's actually really frustrating to me.

[Rzzzz]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

As I peruse the Academy Award nominees for 2019, I'm curious what you all think and feel about the paradigm shift we're experiencing in how we watch films as a society. A good deal is being made about Netflix receiving its first Best Picture nomination for Alfonso Cuarón's Roma, and I must admit that I feel more than a bit conflicted. While I think it's wonderful that giants like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon are supporting the arts by funding projects like Cuarón's film, which will no doubt provide more opportunities for independent film directors, the very fact that Roma has received such a limited theatrical release disturbs me tremendously. It debuted on November 21st of last year, so we're talking about only two months that the moviegoing public has had a chance to view it. But the only place to see it in the Dallas area is the Magnolia Theater. The overwhelming majority of people that see Roma will do so on their home television.

Don't get me wrong-I have nothing against watching movies at home. Clearly, we're all cinephiles, and likely a majority of us are physical media enthusiasts, as well. I have a large blu-ray collection, and I've only seen a few movies in the theater in the last year, though that is more due to issues with my back. But, as a society, we're becoming more and more isolated. This is in large part a symptom of social media. Why get together and do something when you can instant message, or talk with a bunch of people on Facebook? We're losing our communal sense, and the movie theater is one place where we can all get together, and enjoy a shared experience. And no matter how good ones home theater setup is, nothing will ever replace sitting in a darkened theater with two hundred people, and experiencing a great film.

I get your main point. What you describe as far as the social change is becoming the norm. To get off topic as far as film goes for a second, I'm an old guy (57) and went to see one of my favorite bands (The Rezillos) at the Roxy in Hollywood about a year ago or so and there were kids sitting ON the edge of the stage (its a small venue) with their backs turned TO THE BAND while they were on their phones. Us old timers were having the time of our lives. When I was their age I was stage diving ! I am afraid social isolation is the future....

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Rzzzz

I get your main point. What you describe as far as the social change is becoming the norm. To get off topic as far as film goes for a second, I'm an old guy (57) and went to see one of my favorite bands (The Rezillos) at the Roxy in Hollywood about a year ago or so and there were kids sitting ON the edge of the stage (its a small venue) with their backs turned TO THE BAND while they were on their phones. Us old timers were having the time of our lives. When I was their age I was stage diving ! I am afraid social isolation is the future....

I love the current streaming age and view its output in a similar way to the wave of independents we got in the 90's. It has opened up doors for many, doors that are otherwise closed in mainstream wide-release cinema. The fact that those doors are shaped like your TV, in my case a 55" 4k, does not phase me too much. Especially when it's new 4k content from premier directors like Cuaron, Welles, Fincher (if we are including series), Soderbergh, etc.

Now, with this newfound dependence on bifurcating streaming platforms -- what was once all attainable with an $8 Netflix account, will now only be available in a $16 Netflix Account and another $15 Disney streamer account -- this boom will most likely wane when bigger names continue to opt for streaming and the small screen. That's really the only aspect of this new age that I'm weary of.

While I'd love to be a purist and say the theatrical experience is king (I've averaged about 130 trips to the theater per year from 2011 to 2018), I'd much rather have more readily available options now that I'm much busier than I was in my college days (graduated in '13). Maybe I'm just saying this in hindsight since I wasn't blown away by Roma, but I was more than satisfied seeing it at home on my umpteenth Netflix free trial.

Would have my opinion differed on the film had I seen it theatrically? Not likely. Did I miss out on a great communal experience? Somewhat likely (but I hate crowds anyway). Would I have lost the opportunity to see an extra film on Netflix in the time going to and fro? Absolutely.

As for your Rezillos concert experience, that's really going beyond convenience into straight up ignorance and disrespect. Show some 'spect for Power Pop, kids! (Late edit: I stretched the definition of Power Pop there, but it's a personal thing as I always hear the punkier Rezillos sandwiched in between The Shoes, Paul Collins' Beat, The dBs, The Only Ones, etc who definitely lean more power pop)

[regeyer]

That's why we call it The Majestic. Any man, woman, child could buy their ticket, walk right in. Here they'd be, here we'd be. Yes sir, yes ma'am. Enjoy the show. And in they'd come entering a palace, like in a dream, like in heaven. Maybe you had worries and problems out there, but once you came through those doors, they didn't matter anymore. And you know why? Chaplin, that's why. And Keaton and Lloyd. Garbo, Gable, and Lombard, and Jimmy Stewart and Jimmy Cagney. Fred and Ginger. They were gods. And they lived up there. That was Olympus. Would you remember if I told you how lucky we felt just to be here? To have the privilege of watching them. I mean, this television thing. Why would you want to stay at home and watch a little box? Because it's convenient? Because you don't have to get dressed up, because you could just sit there? I mean, how can you call that entertainment, alone in your living room? Where's the other people? Where's the audience? Where's the magic? I'll tell you, in a place like this, the magic is all around you. The trick is to see it.

- The Majestic (2001)

[Hellspawn28]

Originally Posted by foreigncontaminant

I could not agree more, with both of these comments.

I was very let down by Sony's blu-ray on the City of Lost Children, I feel like Criterion would be perfect to release it with a better transfer. I feel like the movie is something that they would pick up by now.

[nitin]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

As I peruse the Academy Award nominees for 2019, I'm curious what you all think and feel about the paradigm shift we're experiencing in how we watch films as a society. A good deal is being made about Netflix receiving its first Best Picture nomination for Alfonso Cuarón's Roma, and I must admit that I feel more than a bit conflicted. While I think it's wonderful that giants like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon are supporting the arts by funding projects like Cuarón's film, which will no doubt provide more opportunities for independent film directors, the very fact that Roma has received such a limited theatrical release disturbs me tremendously. It debuted on November 21st of last year, so we're talking about only two months that the moviegoing public has had a chance to view it. But the only place to see it in the Dallas area is the Magnolia Theater. The overwhelming majority of people that see Roma will do so on their home television.

Don't get me wrong-I have nothing against watching movies at home. Clearly, we're all cinephiles, and likely a majority of us are physical media enthusiasts, as well. I have a large blu-ray collection, and I've only seen a few movies in the theater in the last year, though that is more due to issues with my back. But, as a society, we're becoming more and more isolated. This is in large part a symptom of social media. Why get together and do something when you can instant message, or talk with a bunch of people on Facebook? We're losing our communal sense, and the movie theater is one place where we can all get together, and enjoy a shared experience. And no matter how good ones home theater setup is, nothing will ever replace sitting in a darkened theater with two hundred people, and experiencing a great film.

How many weeks do you think a film like Roma would have been out in theatres for under a regular distributor? And I doubt it would have had that much more of a wider release?

[Page14]

I've been (on and off) following the discussion on going to a theater for current films vs. watching them on TV. I live in a somewhat rural area, but I wouldn't say that I'm cut off from civilization ... just not as metropolitan as a Chicago or Dallas kind of place. I don't do streaming at all. I have been waiting for Roma to play in my area, but it hasn't shown up yet. Is its theatrical run over already? If so, then I certainly don't like the trend that's happening for streaming new films over seeing a film in a theater. I prefer the "theater experience" for newly released films. Heck, I'd prefer the theater for many older films too, but do enjoy the convenience of sitting at home. (And yes, I'm an older guy).