The Criterion Collection

[Martin_31]

So I'm in Paris and wanted to ask if anyone has recommendations for film lovers while here? Like a cinema or perhaps a showing of a film that I shouldn't miss or a place I should visit. I'm here for two months.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

Citizen Kane will not be adopted by Criterion, nor should it be.

I disagree but we'll see,

[Bradsdadg]

Originally Posted by Martin_31

So I'm in Paris and wanted to ask if anyone has recommendations for film lovers while here? Like a cinema or perhaps a showing of a film that I shouldn't miss or a place I should visit. I'm here for two months.

Ahh, awesome! Went last Summer for a week. Check out Le Grand Rex if you can. They play movies there, but there is also a behind the scenes type of tour you can take. It's interactive, and pretty fun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=FhOTpv8cTqg

Also, I would recommend stopping in at a cemetery or two. Most know and think about Pere Lachaise but there is also the Montmartre Cemetery which is home to Francois Truffaut and Renee Jeanne Falconetti…

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[CineSicko]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Going to watch a totally non-Criteriom film tongight in Catptaim Marvel, which I thought was magnificent.

The spelling suits the sentiment.

[Burt Lancaster]

I'm not a fan of Wes Anderson. I like The Royal Tenebaums and Grand Budapest Hotel, though I wish people would shut up about the latter. Enough already.

Anyway enough with that. I think Criterion's #1000 will be a UHD. Maybe Citizen Kane.

[CineSicko]

Wes Anderson's first two (BOTTLE ROCKET, RUSHMORE) are the only films of his that I'd watch again. I've considered buying the Criterion BD of BOTTLE ROCKET, but just can't seem to commit. I'm glad he's out there, making stuff that I won't see but which isn't superhero-related.

Also, Criterion's #1000 will be James Toback's FINGERS (1978). No exceptions.

[sawdustandtinsel]

Originally Posted by Martin_31

So I'm in Paris and wanted to ask if anyone has recommendations for film lovers while here? Like a cinema or perhaps a showing of a film that I shouldn't miss or a place I should visit. I'm here for two months.

The French Cinematheque is a must.

[Mister_Kidd]

Any shot at Criterion getting Dawn of the Dead? If ever a movie deserved the criterion treatment...

[nitin]

Originally Posted by Reddington

I try to stay positive in these threads, but I have to say that after watching The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou - which I thought was abysmal - I was hardly inclined to check out any of his other efforts.

That’s his worst film IMHO, but all the others are worth seeing though, especially The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore and The Darjeeling Limited.

[Egbert Souse]

Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

Citizen Kane will not be adopted by Criterion, nor should it be.

At the very least, they'd get Craig Barron and Ben Burtt to do a piece on the film's special effects and sound design; another Simon Cowall interview, plus interviews/pieces on Gregg Toland, Bernard Herrmann, Robert Wise's editing, etc.

I mean, they made Dr. Strangelove worth buying just on the account of including the trailers and the brilliant packaging.

Though, I think a Kane release would primarily be tied to a release of The Other Side of the Wind so that they were releasing Welles' first and last films together.

[Reddington]

Originally Posted by nitin

That’s his worst film IMHO, but all the others are worth seeing though, especially The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore and The Darjeeling Limited.

I'm definitely one for second chances. But with so many titles in my to-watch pile and on my to-buy list, it's hard to make a case for further forays into his catalog. Maybe one day when I'm caught up.

[evilive]

Here's my buy list for the coming sale:

Detour
Stranger Than Fiction
Night on Earth
White Material
Kuroneko
Safety Last
My Darling Clementine
Throne of Blood
Black Narcissus
Phantom Carriage
Fantastic Planet
A Night To Remember

And my back ups in case I don't find what's on my list:
Sword of Doom
Crumb
Badlands
Days of Heaven
The Innocents
Kid Brother
3:10 To Yuma
3 Women
Straw Dogs

Most of these will be blind-buys.

[Rzzzz]

Originally Posted by Egbert Souse

I mean, they made Dr. Strangelove worth buying just on the account of including the trailers and the brilliant packaging.

Yeah, I told myself there was no way I was going to buy that film again. When I saw it at Costco for 1/2 price, I knew resistance was futile. I am so weak...

[nitin]

Originally Posted by Reddington

I'm definitely one for second chances. But with so many titles in my to-watch pile and on my to-buy list, it's hard to make a case for further forays into his catalog. Maybe one day when I'm caught up.

I know exactly what you mean but two thirds of my movie watching this year has been rewatches of films I didn’t necessarily take to first time around (some watched previously many years ago and others watched previously more recently) and I have come around to quite a few on a second and sometimes even third viewing!

And some of those have now ended up now cracking my top 50/100 all time (Nashville, The Docks Of New York, The General).

[Sifox211]

Originally Posted by nitin

That’s his worst film IMHO, but all the others are worth seeing though, especially The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore and The Darjeeling Limited.

Zissou is my favourite of his, but Darjeeling almost ties it, as does Moonrise Kingdom...

[Purplenoon]

Originally Posted by nitin

That’s his worst film IMHO, but all the others are worth seeing though, especially The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore and The Darjeeling Limited.

I hated Zissou the first time I wached it; loved it the second time. I’ve seen Darjeeling twice, and find it abysmal. There’s just no accounting for taste.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by CineSicko

The spelling suits the sentiment.

Hey now, cut me some slack! The m and the n are right next to each other, and I was very tired!

Originally Posted by Mister_Kidd

Any shot at Criterion getting Dawn of the Dead? If ever a movie deserved the criterion treatment...

I'm assuming you're referring to the original. I actually prefer Snyder's remake. Then again, it has a fun cast, and I am a pretty strong Snyder fan in general.

[Nielsb90]

Originally Posted by nitin

That’s his worst film IMHO, but all the others are worth seeing though, especially The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore and The Darjeeling Limited.

I agree with you - never understood the love for that one. Its my least favorite of his by far. My favorite is Darjeeling. I really like Grand Budapest, Bottle Rocket, isle of Dogs, Mr Fox and Royal Tenenbaums also.

[Mister_Kidd]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

I'm assuming you're referring to the original. I actually prefer Snyder's remake. Then again, it has a fun cast, and I am a pretty strong Snyder fan in general.

Yes, I was referring to the original. Zack Snyder’s remake is great in its own right, but I believe it has multiple Blu Ray editions in print. Romero’s version is OOP on Blu Ray. It’s one of my favorite movies and I’d love to see a new high quality transfer, tons of extras, etc.

As it is, I’m stuck with my DVD copy because the Blu Ray goes for like $100+

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by Mister_Kidd

Yes, I was referring to the original. Zack Snyder’s remake is great in its own right, but I believe it has multiple Blu Ray editions in print. Romero’s version is OOP on Blu Ray. It’s one of my favorite movies and I’d love to see a new high quality transfer, tons of extras, etc.

As it is, I’m stuck with my DVD copy because the Blu Ray goes for like $100+

Yeah, those OOPs hurt the bank account. No denying that.

Well, here's hoping you get your wish!