The Criterion Collection

[cropduster]

Originally Posted by yoloswegmaster420

I don't know about City of Sadness but Hou should be entering the collection soon since WCP restored and has the rights to The Boys from Fengkuei.

That's good news. Looking forward to it being part of the next WCP boxset.

[cropduster]

Originally Posted by Grethiwha

Oh, I knew about The Housemaid, but wasn't counting it as a "Korean release" for the reason you mentioned. I was lucky to come across a cheap copy of the OOP Korean blu-ray of Lee Chang-dong's Peppermint Candy while I was in Seoul last year, but that's really hard to get a hold of now, and there's no denying that film, or even the readily available Oasis, ought to be released in the West (and there's room for improvement with the subtitles on those releases too). If Criterion put those films out, they'd be two of the best films Criterion's released in a long while.

Meanwhile, a film like Aimless Bullet, which I think is as important and essential a classic of world cinema as any of Criterion's flagship titles, I think could use the exposure that a Criterion release would bring. But for me, yeah, it would be a redundant release, especially since the KOFA version already feels Criterion-level (with an English-friendly booklet and everything). So I'd prefer anything that doesn't already have an English-friendly release. Which is not nothing. (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring anyone?)

I figured that's the reason why you didn't count The Housemaid but I thought I would mention it anyways just in case. I would also welcome Criterion releases of Peppermint Candy and Oasis. I missed out on the Peppermint Candy Blu-ray as I wasn't aware of the film until the blu-ray was already OOP. That's awesome you were able to find a copy in Seoul.

Yeah, I agree a Criterion release of Aimless Bullet would be great for those people that are not aware of the film and don't import, but honestly, like you I would rather see Criterion use its resources to release Korean films that haven't made it to Blu-ray yet or that need English friendly Blu-ray releases.

[CQD84]

Originally Posted by Acer2010

Does anyone have any good guesses about what films Criterion might have in store for June?

Here are some titles I would love to see (with better remasters):

Annie Hall (1977)
Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Chinatown (1974)
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
The Last Picture Show (1971) (a standalone version)

I've been hoping for a standalone release of The Last Picture Show for a few years now.

[jshaide]

Huh. . . could we have been led incorrectly?

https://www.amazon.com/Sixteen-Candl...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Grethiwha

Oh, I knew about The Housemaid, but wasn't counting it as a "Korean release" for the reason you mentioned. I was lucky to come across a cheap copy of the OOP Korean blu-ray of Lee Chang-dong's Peppermint Candy while I was in Seoul last year, but that's really hard to get a hold of now, and there's no denying that film, or even the readily available Oasis, ought to be released in the West (and there's room for improvement with the subtitles on those releases too). If Criterion put those films out, they'd be two of the best films Criterion's released in a long while.

Meanwhile, a film like Aimless Bullet, which I think is as important and essential a classic of world cinema as any of Criterion's flagship titles, I think could use the exposure that a Criterion release would bring. But for me, yeah, it would be a redundant release, especially since the KOFA version already feels Criterion-level (with an English-friendly booklet and everything). So I'd prefer anything that doesn't already have an English-friendly release. Which is not nothing. (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring anyone?)

I didn't realize Peppermint Candy was on blu-ray. Every so often I'll search Prime Video hoping they add more Lee Chang-dong movies in HD. Peppermint Candy was included with Prime last time I checked but only in SD.

I'd welcome anything and everything from Lee Chang-dong and Kore-eda on blu-ray!

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by cash_black

I thought Chinatown looked pretty great as is. I second a stand alone last picture show release

Originally Posted by CQD84

I've been hoping for a standalone release of The Last Picture Show for a few years now.

There's a standalone Sony Blu, region free, that's been available in Germany and Spain (and UK if you can get a Premium Collection edition) for a few years now that's on par, PQ-wise, with the Criterion and has most of the essential Criterion extras.

[Show spoiler]

[BAMJoe]

Does the Bergman boxset have the same extras as the individual releases? I really want to get it, but it would really irritate me if it gets released later with more extras.

[KJones77]

Originally Posted by jshaide

Huh. . . could we have been led incorrectly?

https://www.amazon.com/Sixteen-Candl...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

The Breakfast Club had a 30th Anniversary edition released before the Criterion too so one does not preclude the other.

That said, I would be surprised to see Sixteen Candles get a Criterion release right now due to the date rape stuff. After Molly Ringwald talked about it not too long ago, it restarted the criticism around the film for that element of it. I doubt Criterion will want to wade into that, especially when they have so many other films they can release instead. The fact the clue came out a few years ago for Sixteen Candles and still nothing has happened is probably an indicator a Criterion release has been scrapped.

[Xtempo]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

A re-issue would likely be part of a WKW box. I don't believe Criterion has ever re-issued a blu (Packaging updates aside) without adding new content or including it as part of a boxed set (e.g. Monterey Pop, Seventh Seal, Play Time).

Do you think Criterion would ever get Fallen Angels?

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Xtempo

Do you think Criterion would ever get Fallen Angels?

They have the rights.

[AaronJ]

Cool, Sofia and Rocco visited today!

One and my favorite directors working at present. And Sofia's not bad, either.

[Scholer]

Originally Posted by yoloswegmaster420

I don't know about City of Sadness but Hou should be entering the collection soon since WCP restored and has the rights to The Boys from Fengkuei.

Hou played the lead in Taipei Story, so he is technically in the collection already.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Cool, Sofia and Rocco visited today!

One and my favorite directors working at present. And Sofia's not bad, either.

[Show spoiler]

That picture is so LiT.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

That picture is so LiT.

OK, this probably makes me dumb, but I don't know what means.

[javy]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

OK, this probably makes me dumb, but I don't know what means.

Lost in Translation, yo.

It's the first thing I thought when I seen that pic too. I hope we get it, that would be lit.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by javy

Lost in Translation, yo.

It's the first thing I thought when I seen that pic too. I hope we get it, that would be lit.

Oh, duh. Of course.

I am officially dumb.

[Scottie]

Sofia Coppola at Criterion's offices.

Lost in Translation having a mediocre existing transfer.



PLEASE CRITERION.

[Xtempo]

Decided to order 3 Women because I want a Shelly Duval movie to watch

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Cool, Sofia and Rocco visited today!

One and my favorite directors working at present. And Sofia's not bad, either.

I love the appearance of Statler and Waldorf!

Also give me Lost in Translation and a new release of Marie Antoinette!

[javy]

Originally Posted by Xtempo

Decided to order 3 Women because I want a Shelly Duval movie to watch

I love what Altman says near the end of the commentary track concerning films that are experimental in nature (there may be a little paraphrasing here): "I like when people come out of the theater and say, I don't know what that was but I liked it."