The Criterion Collection

[MifuneFan]

The thread is over 9,000... pages long. It didn't get that way purely on the discussions of Criterion titles.

[regeyer]

But that includes about 6,000 pages of posts from Chuck Norris. They were all off topic, but no one had the guts to tell him.

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by Banned User

[Show spoiler] Though it wasn't planned and I was let down on my first viewing. In subsequent viewing I now feel it is the perfect ending for this film.

The main character throughout tries to free himself of his destiny. Where the film portrays him as the reluctant sword of a higher power. Unknowingly delivering out justice. Killing bad people and answering to those calling for Buddha to end their time on earth. Meanwhile he cowers in the face of the divine and good like Mifune's character.

I also find it fitting the character that is trained to defeat him never gets a chance. Just like in real life, unlike the movies, not everything lines up perfectly and strands are left dangling.

When the main character finally rebels at the end. Thrown into a violent rage against his predetermined destiny that forces his hand. The film comes to an abrupt ending at his death. The last moment of consciousness freeze framed in his mind and on film for a split second. The fact that fate itself stepped in to make this the ending of a film, that was suppose to be a trilogy, appears to be the universe or even something higher fulfilling the destiny of this movie as a stand alone masterpiece IMO. What could be more fitting.

What about the young samurai student who was training to beat Tatsuya Nakadai?

He just

[Show spoiler]disappears at the end, with no explanation or resolution whatsoever. I also thought it was disappointing that they teased a fight between Nakadai and Toshiro Mifune and we got nothing.

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by jw007

But that's what Local Hero is all about! It's a light movie filled with cute little wit from Burt Lancaster, adorable old Scottish red phone booths, and the majestic Aurora Borealis.

If you want some S&M action, just watch The Night Porter.

If it makes you feel any better, i watched Night on Earth last night and really liked it.

Might be my second favorite Jarmusch picture.

Winona Ryder was so cute back then.

...me likey.

[Edwin S Porter]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Wow, what a nice, friendly way to introduce yourself to the site and this thread. You'll fit in very well here. What makes me think you might be a recently banned member coming back to troll yourself to personal bliss? Anyway, welcome.

By the way, where is your great on topic contribution for the subject?

Okay Professor, fair enough. Who do you think is going to pick up the U.S. blu-ray rights to the fantastic Rialto 4K restoration of Delon's best film Mr. Klein? The print showing in L.A. late October was immaculate. And yes, as good as Rocco, The Leopard, and Le Samourai are... I prefer Monsieur Klein.

As yet no blu-ray announcement. Criterion? Kino Lorber? Indicator?

[Kyle15]

Originally Posted by Edwin S Porter

Okay Professor, fair enough. Who do you think is going to pick up the U.S. blu-ray rights to the fantastic Rialto 4K restoration of Delon's best film Mr. Klein? The print showing in L.A. late October was immaculate. And yes, as good as Rocco, The Leopard, and Le Samourai are... I prefer Monsieur Klein.

As yet no blu-ray announcement. Criterion? Kino Lorber? Indicator?

You have a lot to learn. Please stick around so you can.

[Edwin S Porter]

Originally Posted by Kyle15

You have a lot to learn. Please stick around so you can.

I didn't learn anything from your post. Sorry.

[Richard--W]

Originally Posted by Edwin S Porter

Okay Professor, fair enough. Who do you think is going to pick up the U.S. blu-ray rights to the fantastic Rialto 4K restoration of Delon's best film Mr. Klein? The print showing in L.A. late October was immaculate. And yes, as good as Rocco, The Leopard, and Le Samourai are... I prefer Monsieur Klein.

As yet no blu-ray announcement. Criterion? Kino Lorber? Indicator?

So Mr. Klein has been restored in 4K? Good news. That film blew my mind.
I remember going back to watch it repeatedly. The DVD was okay, but ....

Long overdue on blu-ray. I hope Criterion gets it and releases it shortly.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by Edwin S Porter

Okay Professor, fair enough. Who do you think is going to pick up the U.S. blu-ray rights to the fantastic Rialto 4K restoration of Delon's best film Mr. Klein? The print showing in L.A. late October was immaculate. And yes, as good as Rocco, The Leopard, and Le Samourai are... I prefer Monsieur Klein.

As yet no blu-ray announcement. Criterion? Kino Lorber? Indicator?

This post belongs on the Wishlist Thread.

[Kyle15]

Originally Posted by Edwin S Porter

I didn't learn anything from your post. Sorry.

Very cool!

[Arawn]

Originally Posted by Banned User

[Show spoiler]When the main character finally rebels at the end. Thrown into a violent rage against his predetermined destiny that forces his hand. The film comes to an abrupt ending at his death. The last moment of consciousness freeze framed in his mind and on film for a split second. The fact that fate itself stepped in to make this the ending of a film, that was suppose to be a trilogy, appears to be the universe or even something higher fulfilling the destiny of this movie as a stand alone masterpiece IMO. What could be more fitting.

[Show spoiler]I find it a little difficult to think of the ending as his death, given that he doesn't die at that point in the book or other film adaptations ( and knowing that they planned a sequel ).

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

The thread is over 9,000... pages long. It didn't get that way purely on the discussions of Criterion titles.

I don't see why it couldn't. That's about 10 pages per title. And even less when you consider the Bergman and Godzilla sets...

[Show spoiler]Gojira tai Ingmar and its sequel, Bergman's Revenge

[Banned User]

Originally Posted by Arawn

[Show spoiler]I find it a little difficult to think of the ending as his death, given that he doesn't die at that point in the book or other film adaptations ( and knowing that they planned a sequel ).

But there isn't going to be a sequel. What was planned and what ended up on film and in our hands are two different things. That was kind of the point of my post. I was taking the film as its own thing as it exists now. Its a amazing film that touches on the idea that ones path is predetermined and unavoidable. I think the idea that circumstances ended the film that way is marvelous as it fits in with that theme and allows the film to stand alone. Instead just being a film that has no ending and never will. People are allowed to interpret films any way they wish which is the very foundation of art. By divorcing the end product from its creators original intent and letting the work speak for itself its a much more complete, even profound, film. One might say the film was always going to end this way as it was predetermined to be.

The ending as it exists now leaves one to fill in the blanks. Which I find a much more satisfying ending. Its not unlike the serials it is based on where the author died before completing it.

[jw007]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Oh man, I used to have a terrible temper and was such a hothead with a short fuse all too ready for lighting.

Watching the Bond film LICENCE TO KILL one night a whole group of people came in 30 minutes into it, sat a few rows behind me and were laughing and talking as loud as they could, disrupting the entire theater. I got up and went over to their row and told them all to shut the eff up. One guy stood up and said, threateningly, "What did you say?" I told him once again to shut the eff up and that I was an off duty cop and if he started anything with me I'd have his ass in County before the next scene in the movie was over. He backed down and the whole group stayed quiet for the rest of the movie. Good thing he didn't know I wasn't a cop.

But the worst time was at the theater at UCLA, of all places, on opening night of a Murnau fest, of all things. The movie was FAUST and this guy sitting behind me was talking a mile a minute before the movie started, which is his right, but once the movie started he began to laugh throughout the entire film. Murnau's FAUST is hardly a comedy so after awhile I get really angry, turned and told him to shut up. He gave me the finger so I got up, pulled him out of his seat and decked him. He fell over and said, "Ok, man, I'll be quiet. Sorry." But I felt terrible so I just left the theater and I've regretted the incident ever since.

As Clint says in UNFORGIVEN, "I'm not like that anymore." I've definitely mellowed in my old age and good thing too because if I tried something like that nowadays, I shudder to think what would happen. As my buddy Ray Jackson posted above, it's way too risky. I'll watch my superb Blu of FAUST at home, thank you very much.

Wow, thanks for sharing that story... no doubt I would be careful these days too. People are just cracked up! Criterion fans or not, be on guard!

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

If it makes you feel any better, i watched Night on Earth last night and really liked it.

Might be my second favorite Jarmusch picture.

Winona Ryder was so cute back then.

...me likey.

Happy to hear you enjoyed the movie too. I told you, jw007 knows what you like! He's got great taste in cinema (and just about everything for that matter). And yeah, Winona was such a hottie then (and still is today).

[Edwin S Porter]

Originally Posted by RCRochester

This post belongs on the Wishlist Thread.

Or maybe the Educated Conjecture Thread considering the well-known and close relationship Criterion has with Rialto... and the fact that Criterion has released three auteurist films Delon has starred in (Rocky, Leo and Sam)... and that Losey is perhaps under-represented in "the Collection".

So not so much of a wish as perhaps something else. But hey... thanks for the advice!

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

If it makes you feel any better, i watched Night on Earth last night and really liked it.

Might be my second favorite Jarmusch picture.

Winona Ryder was so cute back then.

...me likey.

That and Mystery Train are my favorite of his!

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Edwin S Porter

Or maybe the Educated Conjecture Thread considering the well-known and close relationship Criterion has with Rialto... and the fact that Criterion has released three auteurist films Delon has starred in (Rocky, Leo and Sam)... and that Losey is perhaps under-represented in "the Collection".

So not so much of a wish as perhaps something else. But hey... thanks for the advice!

Nearly every featured film Rialto has on their site is coming from Kino. You can ask the insider in the Kino thread if they have it. If he says it's with another label, then it's almost certainly with Criterion.

[Edwin S Porter]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Nearly every featured film Rialto has on their site is coming from Kino. You can ask the insider in the Kino thread if they have it. If he says it's with another label, then it's almost certainly with Criterion.

Thanks for going over there and asking! Much appreciated...

[edmoney]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I like the ending of a film to grab me by the throat and squeeze a little.

Maybe stick a burning candle in my ass.

...let me know who’s in charge.

[Show spoiler]

What movie is this scene (gif) from?

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by edmoney

What movie is this scene (gif) from?

Wolf of Wall Street.