The Criterion Collection

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by chetripley80

In some ways, I think it might actually be more interesting to discuss "Antichrist" than watch the film.

+1

i think the best type of films are films that bring on worthwhile discussions after the film ends, and then that discussion makes you want to see it again. and not just discussion of reciting quotes or laughing at scenes, but actually discussing and dissecting the film and it's meanings. i love films that make me do that.

[Marcus Wright]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

+1

i think the best type of films are films that bring on worthwhile discussions after the film ends, and then that discussion makes you want to see it again. and not just discussion of reciting quotes or laughing at scenes, but actually discussing and dissecting the film and it's meanings. i love films that make me do that.

While I do agree that plot is important in movies, and that resulting discussions are really really interesting, but I think that in a movie direction comes first and foremost. (after all, thats all that seperates a movie from book)

[jimonee78]

Looks like Criterion Cast's twitter is posting trailers again this month before announcement day. He has one trailer up (which I'm pretty excited about) but I won't post it here although I'm sure someone will pretty soon. Criterion Cast has been making Criterion announcement day really anticlimactic.

[deadkidsean]

Originally Posted by jimonee78

Looks like Criterion Cast's twitter is posting trailers again this month before announcement day. He has one trailer up (which I'm pretty excited about) but I won't post it here although I'm sure someone will pretty soon. Criterion Cast has been making Criterion announcement day really anticlimactic.

Agreed, saw it earlier this evening ... but if they're right ... holy S#%$!!!!!

[jimonee78]

Originally Posted by deadkidsean

Agreed, saw it earlier this evening ... but if they're right ... holy S#%$!!!!!

I was just looking at Criterion Cast's YouTube channel and it looks like they posted another trailer earlier. No word of it on their twitter though. Both releases would be great.

[deadkidsean]

Originally Posted by jimonee78

I was just looking at Criterion Cast's YouTube channel and it looks like they posted another trailer earlier. No word of it on their twitter though. Both releases would be great.

Ya. Both are probably in my top 10-15 films of all-time, haha.

[kndy]

Originally Posted by Yankees0222

I was just watching Woody Allens "Sleeper" (which is one of my favorite comedies of all time.... Probably just behind Annie Hall) and was just wondering why we don't have any Allen films in the collection? I know there will be plenty of people who feel that his films are overrated but I personally love them (and know plenty of others do as well). Does anyone think that we might eventually see an "Annie Hall" criterion release? Or any Allen films for that matter?

Woody Allen is dead set against special features. So, that kind of eliminates a Criterion Collection release.

[kobeson]

I can't get the 25% to work on any Criterion titles - tried Red Shoes, Magician, Seven Samurai just to see if it would work. It works on non Criterion only for me, anybody else find this?

[keldons]

Originally Posted by Marcus Wright

I will be honest with you.
I dont recommend it as a buy at all.

Its just a very confusing movie overall, and trust me, you will have zero intention and desire to revisit it after its finished. Its just a movie thats meant to be watched only once.

Rent it.

I have a negative opinion as well. I wouldn't recommend it as a buy, stream it on netflix if you can. Anthony Dod Mantle's DP work is gorgeous but I don't really think it is as deep as many people seem to think it is. It comes off as von Trier just trying too hard, with cheap "shock" disguised as some sort of psychological depth. Apparently the supplements are much more technical in nature too, so if you're looking for Lars to spill the beans about what everything means, then look elsewhere.

As was said on Mubi:

I was offended that that LvT thought he could get people to think that the film is more important than it is because it has shocking images.

But then again if you watch and enjoy it, I'm sure Criterion's A/V treatment is great. Beautiful film to look at.

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by kobeson

I can't get the 25% to work on any Criterion titles - tried Red Shoes, Magician, Seven Samurai just to see if it would work. It works on non Criterion only for me, anybody else find this?

If you notice on the WEB SITE listings of the titles Criterion titles can't take other discounts. However stores can accept coupons etc.

They started not letting coupons etc be used on Criterion titles last sale.

[kobeson]

Ok thanks, that rules me out - but thanks for the heads up though...

[Bluyoda]

Originally Posted by Yankees0222

I was just watching Woody Allens "Sleeper" (which is one of my favorite comedies of all time.... Probably just behind Annie Hall) and was just wondering why we don't have any Allen films in the collection? I know there will be plenty of people who feel that his films are overrated but I personally love them (and know plenty of others do as well). Does anyone think that we might eventually see an "Annie Hall" criterion release? Or any Allen films for that matter?

I love Woody Allen too. Very few of his films have been released on BD so far.
I don't think I have seen Sleeper, so I have got to check it out.

Originally Posted by kndy

Woody Allen is dead set against special features. So, that kind of eliminates a Criterion Collection release.

Yep.

[blkhrt]

Decided to go back for Bigger Than Life yesterday. Also picked up Breathless, Vivre Sa Vie and 8 1/2. This sale has been great for my collection, but hard on my wallet

[rkish]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

BBS Review and packaging:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-r...ry_blu-ray.htm

I ordered it on Friday...I can't go into anything now, but I got it at a GREAT price and will hopefully get it either on release date, or by the weekend.

PSYCHED!

[rkish]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Good find. I'm sitting on the toilet at someone else's house, so I had to jump on my phone while I'm here.

CC

The image of you defecating and surfing the web on your cell phone has me very troubled young Skywalker.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by Duffy12

Yep.

I did just that a couple of hours ago for Seven Samurai.

You can do it for releases already out (I think), but as per the coupon..."no preorders", unless the kindly person at the register can override it.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by rkish

The image of you defecating and surfing the web on your cell phone has me very troubled young Skywalker.

Wait a minute, I never mentioned anything about defecating, rkish. People can sit on a toilet without defecating, correct? Maybe, I was sitting on the toilet with the lid down? Maybe, I like to sit on the toilet while simply urinating?

CC

But, you're right... there were copious amounts of defecation going on.

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by rkish

I ordered it on Friday...I can't go into anything now, but I got it at a GREAT price and will hopefully get it either on release date, or by the weekend.

PSYCHED!

I bet some of us will be very jealous if you do tell...

[SolidBlu]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Speculation is that B&N is canceling orders for anything they can't fulfill during the sale dates due to lack of stock. There has been discussion on this over at Criterion's facebook page last week. Criterion didn't have an answer but chimed in asking for more details from people effected so they could look into it.

B&N cancelled one of my items (EL NORTE) and the estimated shipping date is 11/30

[silentblu]

Originally Posted by SolidBlu

B&N cancelled one of my items (EL NORTE) and the estimated shipping date is 11/30

They had the estimated shipping date for me with Yojimbo/Sanjuro as the 24th, but must have got it in because it shipped. I'm happy they didn't cancel that one.

Maybe reorder it? Right now B&N says El Norte ships within 24 hours. I got the impression they were canceling orders that had longer waits for shipping times.