The Criterion Collection

[Bronson13]

Is the Samurai Trilogy OOP?

[StarDestroyer52]

Originally Posted by Bronson13

Is the Samurai Trilogy OOP?

No. Once again its only OOP if listed as so on Criterion's website. There just waiting on the next print run.

[malakaheso]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The 1997 Austrian psychological horror film, Funny Games, which earned considerable controversy upon its release, has been described by its director, Michael Haneke (The White Ribbon, Amour), as an examination of the willingness of movie audiences to watch fictional characters suffer in cinema, and even as an indictment of our complicity as viewers while violence plays out on screens in front of us. After all, nobody goes to action films or horror films just to watch their protagonists have a happy and relaxing day at the park.

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I believe that Alfred Hitchcock played a vastly superior complicity game with horror audiences in his 1960 film, Psycho, when he subtly had them cheering for Norman Bates during a scene when Bates is disposing of a vehicle in a bog, but that is a minor grievance

All fair points, but I'm less charitable than you in my assessment of this film nowadays. To me it strikes me as a bit of a con by a man with out of date ideas about violence and cinema who doesn't really understand why people watch horrors/thrillers to begin with.

Denying 'catharsis' does not produce insight. I'd say it has the complete opposite effect.

Honestly, Wes Craven's New Nightmare demonstrated a more sophisticated understanding of the role of horror films in contemporary culture than Funny Games.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by malakaheso

Honestly, Wes Craven's New Nightmare demonstrated a more sophisticated understanding of the role of horror films in contemporary culture than Funny Games.

I like this observation. I'm not 100% on board, but New Nightmare is a surprisingly insightful film about the genre.

I gave Funny Games a favorable star review on my Letterboxd not for its supposed deep meanings, but more for the effectiveness of its scenes that do fall into the horror genre suspense parameters.

Despite my sensing what is going to happen in the movie (even during my initial viewing), I still find myself worried for the protagonists. That's a good thing.

[theater dreamer]

I might be alone, but I thought Heather Langenkamp was hot in New Nightmare. Legs for miles.

[javy]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I prefer my horror films or home invasion thrillers to play it straight, and I prefer to have the ability to cheer for protagonists in the battle against an evil entity without receiving a self-aware acknowledgement from the key players.

That's what I like about this film. There is no happy ending, and there is no audience catered to. Sure, I still find myself cheering for the protagonists even upon rewatches, but the film is very sastifying to me in the direction that it takes.

I've never seen the original version, but I do really enjoy the remake, quite a bit. It's just a magnificent film. When I show it to people, I like to see the disappointing look on their face when there is no resolve given.

As for the Criterion blu-ray, I'll be picking it up during the next Barnes and Noble sale.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

I might be alone, but I thought Heather Langenkamp was hot in New Nightmare. Legs for miles.

Heather Langenkamp routinely shows up at horror conventions, so be sure to check the lineup if there are any yearly conventions near you.

[Kyle15]

Originally Posted by malakaheso

Denying 'catharsis' does not produce insight.

It sure can, and has. Emphasis is on can and has.

I'd say it has the complete opposite effect.

To you.

[MifuneFan]

Don't think it's been mentioned, but it looks like Insomnia is getting a BD-only release in August.

[Hellspawn28]

It would be nice if Criterion adds some movies from Kinji Fukasaku. Under the Flag of the Rising Sun would be perfect for Criterion.

[sacd-man]

Can we expect Criterion to release titles featuring Jean Harlow and Veronica Lake in the future?

[sacd-man]

Oh and I would love to see releases on Criterion of the Our Gang/Little Rascals comedies.

[StarDestroyer52]

Originally Posted by Hellspawn28

It would be nice if Criterion adds some movies from Kinji Fukasaku. Under the Flag of the Rising Sun would be perfect for Criterion.

Most of his work is already well represented by Arrow. Being Toho its most likely going to come from Arrow as they release most of their stuff.

[CineSicko]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

I might be alone, but I thought Heather Langenkamp was hot in New Nightmare. Legs for miles.

Langenkamp is hot in everything she's in. Always thought she was a stunner, riding the line between kittens-in-a-basket cute and brow sweat-inducingly sexy. Hopefully NICKEL MOUNTAIN will finally get a BD release one day so everyone can see Langenkamp's still-celebrated nude scenes in glorious HD. Love that woman.

[dwk]

Originally Posted by Hellspawn28

It would be nice if Criterion adds some movies from Kinji Fukasaku. Under the Flag of the Rising Sun would be perfect for Criterion.

They have the rights to Fall Guy.

[theater dreamer]

Originally Posted by sacd-man

Can we expect Criterion to release titles featuring Jean Harlow and Veronica Lake in the future?

I've been Tweeting Criterion to distribute Libeled Lady for some time. I'd love to see them get Dinner at Eight, too.

[senseabove]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

I've been Tweeting Criterion to distribute Libeled Lady for some time. I'd love to see them get Dinner at Eight, too.

I can't decide if Warner Archive releasing Gaslight themselves gives me more or less hope for a lesser-known dramatic Cukor...

[yoloswegmaster420]

Complete list of films premiering on the Criterion Channel this month:

Hedwig and the Angry Inch, John Cameron Mitchell, 2001
The Tales of Beatrix Potter, Reginald Mills, 1971
Performance, Donald Cammell and Nicolas Roeg, 1970
Bad Timing, Nicolas Roeg, 1980
The Man Who Fell to Earth, Nicolas Roeg, 1976
Tropical Malady, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, 2004
Syndromes and a Century, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, 2006
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, 2010*
Cemetery of Splendor, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, 2015
Yeelen, Souleymane Cissé, 1987
Christopher Strong, Dorothy Arzner, 1933
Craig's Wife, Dorothy Arzner, 1936
Dance, Girl, Dance, Dorothy Arzner, 1940
George Stevens: D-Day to Berlin, George Stevens Jr., 1994
The Plague Dogs, Martin Rosen, 1982
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Alberto Cavalcanti,1947
Kind Hearts and Coronets, Robert Hamer, 1949
Last Holiday, Henry Cass, 1950
The Man in the White Suit, Alexander Mackendrick, 1951
The Lavender Hill Mob, Charles Crichton, 1951
The Card, Ronald Neame, 1952
The Captain's Paradise, Anthony Kimmins, 1953
The Prisoner, Peter Glenville, 1955
The Scapegoat, Robert Hamer, 1959
Our Man in Havana, Carol Reed, 1959
Damn the Defiant!, Lewis Gilbert, 1962
The Hours and Times, Christopher Munch, 1991
Close Ties, Zofia Kowalewska, 2016
Battle in Heaven, Carlos Reygadas, 2005
Silent Light, Carlos Reygadas, 2007
Japón, Carlos Reygadas, 2002
The Wicker Man, Robin Hardy, 1973
Ran, Akira Kurosawa, 1985
Dreams, Akira Kurosawa, 1990
My Beautiful Laundrette, Stephen Frears, 1985
Secret Sunshine, Lee Chang-dong, 2007
Pioneer, David Lowery, 2011
The Decline of Western Civilization, Penelope Spheeris, 1981
Suburbia, Penelope Spheeris, 1983
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years, Penelope Spheeris, 1988
The Decline of Western Civilization Part III, Penelope Spheeris, 1998
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, Cristian Mungiu, 2007*
Marwencol, Jeff Malmberg, 2010
One Sings, the Other Doesn't, Agnès Varda, 1977
Something Wild, Jack Garfein, 1961
The Maids, Christopher Miles, 1975
Diamonds of the Night, Jan Němec, 1964
Eva, Joseph Losey, 1962
The Tram, Krzysztof Kieślowski, 1966
Factory, Krzysztof Kieślowski, 1970
Hospital, Krzysztof Kieślowski, 1976
Seven Women of Different Ages, Krzysztof Kieślowski, 1978
Railway Station, Krzysztof Kieślowski, 1980
Talking Heads, Krzysztof Kieślowski, 1980
Mahler, Ken Russell, 1974
The Hall of Lost Steps, Jaromil Jires, 1960
A Test of Violence, Stuart Cooper, 1969
Career Girls, Mike Leigh, 1997
Uncle, Jaromil Jires, 1959
Footprints, Jaromil Jires, 1960
The Saga of Gösta Berling, Mauritz Stiller, 1924

*Not avaialable in Canada

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

I've been Tweeting Criterion to distribute Libeled Lady for some time. I'd love to see them get Dinner at Eight, too.

I'd love to see a double release of Red Dust and Mogambo. I don't care who releases it.

[MassiveMovieBuff]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

I might be alone, but I thought Heather Langenkamp was hot in New Nightmare. Legs for miles.

Definitely not alone!