The Criterion Film Of The Week

[Scottie]

The Criterion Collection is a video distribution company that consists of important classic and contemporary films from around the world. The company makes it an effort to restore the film to the highest quality possible, while also including a large array of supplements, a custom cover design, and an essay written by a film critic. They are an exceptionally brilliant company and their films are worth every penny, in my opinion.

With that being said, several of us Criterion Collection Discussion members decided that it would be a fun and engaging idea to have a "Criterion Film of the Week". For each week of a given month, we will select a film that each person can optionally watch. Once watched, please feel free to post your thoughts and opinions on the film. This will help the other forum members to get a better understanding and appreciation for the film, as well as the directing styles, subtle messages and themes, and other unique elements incorporated within each film. By doing this "Criterion Film of the Week", hopefully more people will be turned on to The Criterion Collection and will opt to look into their large and diverse catalogue.

As a disclaimer, we will not be using any of the new releases, in particular, for quite awhile because not everybody has the funds or time to go out and purchase them. Therefore, our main focus will be on the older releases. Just a little F.Y.I., you do not have to go out and purchase the films. The titles are available on The Criterion Collection's Hulu Channel, as well as local libraries. For those who want to purchase the films, keep in mind that Barnes 'N Noble has 50% off sales every July and October and Criterion.com has 50% off Flash Sales every February / March and September / November.

We look forward to seeing you all!

May 2013 Schedule:

Week 1 (Apr. 28 - May 04): 12 Angry Men
Week 2 (May 05 - May 11): Wings Of Desire
Week 3 (May 12 - May 18): Seven Samurai
Week 4 (May 19 - May 25): Red Desert
Week 5 (May 26 - June 01): The 400 Blows

[Abdrewes]

I'll join!

[Scottie]

This is going to be so fun.

[Archedamian]

I don't have a very large Criterion collection, but I really look forward to reading this thread. Should be good.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Archedamian

I don't have a very large Criterion collection, but I really look forward to reading this thread. Should be good.

Hopefully after reading some reviews about some of the films we have for each month, you will want to go out and see them for yourself!

[The Great Owl]

I'm cool to post in this thread when I've seen one of the applicable films. It's a fun idea.

[Scottie]

Just a little disclaimer.

We won't be doing new releases, as not everybody has the funds to go out and by them. For the mean time, the main focus will be on older films.

Don't forget that Hulu has some of these films, as well, and they're relatively cheaper than going out and buying them. With that being said, there's 50% Barnes 'N Noble sales every July and October and random Criterion.com 50% Flash Sales in February / March and September. Plenty of opportunity to get your hands on these great films!

Not to mention, we'll post the monthly schedule ahead of time, allowing ample time to schedule them into your lives and budgets.

[Abdrewes]

I vow to see it during said week,or else I won't chime in. My opinions will be up to date, so to speak.

[Abdrewes]

So everything up til 6 months prior will be eligible?

[Jett Rink]

Cool thread, count me in. I hope it is OK that I say this. Most libraries carry Criterion titles, so that is a way to preview them before buying.

[Visco.]

I'm in the middle of ordering a couple Criterions right now. I will try to participate as much as I can.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Jett Blu

Cool thread, count me in. I hope it is OK that I say this. Most libraries carry Criterion titles, so that is a way to preview them before buying.

HULU, DVD, Laserdisc or Blu (or other), as long as you see it.

[JavaJulien]

Originally Posted by Jett Blu

Cool thread, count me in. I hope it is OK that I say this. Most libraries carry Criterion titles, so that is a way to preview them before buying.

I know for certain my college library has a massive collection available to check out. Between that and hulu I am game for this.

[A Sith Lord?]

This will be interesting.

I own about 40 criterions or so. Only have watched maybe a 5th of them once, a few more than one time.

So how do we decide what will be the weekly title for discussion?

[monorail91]

What a cool idea! Can't wait! This'll be a great way to force me to watch a bunch I haven't gotten around to yet!

[Scottie]

I have butterflies, I'm so excited!

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I have butterflies, I'm so excited!

Yeah, this will encourage very thoughtful discussion.

[HyperRealist]

So what's the film for April 28th - May 4th?

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by HyperRealist

So what's the film for April 28th - May 4th?

We're still discussing it. Hopefully we'll have a list for the month in the next few minutes.

[blujazz]

I'm down for this. Looking forward to the list!