The Criterion Collection

[BuraddoRun]

Originally Posted by regeyer

I'm not a fan of Lone Wolf and Cub. Don't get me wrong, the films are well done, and I'm always amazed at how acrobatic Tomisaburo Wakayama is considering his size. BTW, Tomisaburo Wakayama is the older brother of Shintaro Katsu, who played Zatoichi.

The reason I'm not a fan is that the films are devoid of any joy. There's no happiness. And the plight of the young child, Daigoro, is truly saddening.

Zatoichi on the other hand is wonderful. I also love Yojimbo/Sanjuro. I'd strongly recommend The Samurai Trilogy and, of course, Seven Samurai. Seven Samurai, IMO, is the best film ever made.

Heh...I just noticed the license plate in your avatar. Nice! Thanks for the recommendations. I have Seven Samurai and while I don't consider it the best film ever made, it's definitely near the top. I've only watched it once, on DVD. I just recently upgraded to Blu-ray so I need to watch it again soon.

[Arawn]

Whoever gave Zatoichi a driver's license sure has a sense of humor!

[regeyer]

Originally Posted by Arawn

Whoever gave Zatoichi a driver's license sure has a sense of humor!

By the way, that really is my license plate.

[KubrickKurasawa]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

I'm not sure I understand what is meant by a "Holy Trilogy" of films. That the meanings of the films are deep and profound? In that regard, I can see the similarity between 2001 and Stalker, but not with the other 2 Kubrick films mentioned. All very good or great films, to be sure, but I don't understand the connection that is trying to be made.

2001 is the God.
Barry Lyndon is The Father.
The Shining is The Holy Ghost.


Can I ask how 2001 and Stalker are similar in your opinion?

[jw007]

Anyone here big Guy Maddin fans?

He was in my city last night introducing his recent experimental film The Green Fog at the opening night of the Three Rivers Film Festival. I didn't get a chance to make it down to the little neighborhood theater but I remember seeing My Winnipeg there many years ago.

[ravenus]

^I can't call myself a big fan, but I really liked Dracula - Pages from a Virgin's Diary.

[amputd]

What do you guys think of The 39 Steps? I have the dvd but reviews of the blu ray are luke warm. Is it worth the upgrade?

[theEXORCIST]

Can someone here go through my collection and name me three criterions that are must haves
that are not in my collection

[mrjohnnyb]

Originally Posted by KubrickKurasawa

2001 is the God.


Can I ask how 2001 and Stalker are similar in your opinion?

I actually think that Stalker has more in common with The Wizard of Oz.

[mrjohnnyb]

Originally Posted by theEXORCIST

Can someone here go through my collection and name me three criterions that are must haves
that are not in my collection

The Wages of Fear
Brazil
Days of Heaven

[softunderbelly]

Originally Posted by jw007

Anyone here big Guy Maddin fans?

He was in my city last night introducing his recent experimental film The Green Fog at the opening night of the Three Rivers Film Festival. I didn't get a chance to make it down to the little neighborhood theater but I remember seeing My Winnipeg there many years ago.

I can't say I've seen all of his films but I try to watch My Winnipeg at some point during the coldest, darkest winter months.

I come away with a different experience almost every time after watching this film.
One of my favourite films I can certainly say!

[bonehica]

Originally Posted by theexorcist

can someone here go through my collection and name me three criterions that are must haves
that are not in my collection

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by theEXORCIST

Can someone here go through my collection and name me three criterions that are must haves
that are not in my collection

Ace in the Hole
A Face in the Crowd
The Graduate

[joy-division]

Got my Godzilla boxset today

[Kilted Rob]

Originally Posted by theEXORCIST

Can someone here go through my collection and name me three criterions that are must haves
that are not in my collection

Tampopo
Design for Living
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp

Rob

[joy-division]

Originally Posted by regeyer

I'm not a fan of Lone Wolf and Cub. Don't get me wrong, the films are well done, and I'm always amazed at how acrobatic Tomisaburo Wakayama is considering his size. BTW, Tomisaburo Wakayama is the older brother of Shintaro Katsu, who played Zatoichi.

The reason I'm not a fan is that the films are devoid of any joy. There's no happiness. And the plight of the young child, Daigoro, is truly saddening.

Zatoichi on the other hand is wonderful. I also love Yojimbo/Sanjuro. I'd strongly recommend The Samurai Trilogy and, of course, Seven Samurai. Seven Samurai, IMO, is the best film ever made.

Have you seen Usagi Yojimbo's Zato-ino? A blind pig who uses his smell senses to fight, but then it gets cut off by Usagi & he has to replace it with a wooden one

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by jw007

Anyone here big Guy Maddin fans?

I don't know if I'd call myself a "big" Guy Maddin fan. I've liked the films of his that I've seen (Careful, Tales from the Gimli Hospital, Twilight of the Ice Nymphs, and Archangel), though it's been quite a while since I've seen them. They are all, however, very much off the beaten path, and not for everyone. I have a couple of other films of his on BD (The Forbidden Room and Keyhole) that I need to get around to watching.

[SlickDamian]

Originally Posted by theEXORCIST

Can someone here go through my collection and name me three criterions that are must haves
that are not in my collection

Could someone do that for me too? I'll order from B&N whatever you suggest. Thanks.

[regeyer]

Originally Posted by joy-division

Have you seen Usagi Yojimbo's Zato-ino? A blind pig who uses his smell senses to fight, but then it gets cut off by Usagi & he has to replace it with a wooden one

Sweet fancy Moses!

[Hellspawn28]

Is Near Dark on Criterion's channel a new transfer or the old one from 10 years ago?