The Criterion Collection

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by demonknight

That said, I was unaware of the One-Eyed Jacks situation.

Universal posted their Q2 report today. You may be interested in some of the on-going projects.
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Mastering & Restoration
- Began film element research and scan tests for the 4k restoration of “One Eyed Jacks”, Marlon Brando’s only directorial effort. This work is being partially funded by the Film Foundation

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/topi...ray/?p=4269295

[Firecrackker]

Prediction: Phoenix (2014) will get a Criterion release next year.

[MifuneFan]

Apu Trilogy
Inside Llyewn Davis
The New World
Le Samourai
Lady Snowblood

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Apu Trilogy
Inside Llyewn Davis
The New World
Le Samourai
Lady Snowblood

If it's Le Samourai do you think the clue will be a birdcage or a fedora?

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

Maybe because he's not a real guy?

If I were you I would delete that post and move to a motel for a few weeks until things blow over.

...your life may be in danger.

[Joe Dalek]

Originally Posted by Norbie

Paris, Texas blew me away and I couldn't believe the performance of H D Stanton in that last scene with N Kinski.

But are the rare 295 minute director’s cut of “Until The End Of The World,” the road movies "Alice In The Cities," "Kings Of The Road," and "The State Of Things,” “Wrong Move" as good as Paris, Texas, Wings of Desire, or even The American Friend? I have the MADMAN - DIRECTOR'S SUITE DVD release of The American Friend - which has a fantastic commentary by Wim Wenders and Denis Hopper, and there are also some interesting Deleted Scenes as well, also with a Commentary by Wenders. I first came across The American Friend in Danny Peary's Cult Movies books, and being a fan of the books, it was one of the first cult movies/non-mainstream which I purchased.

Generally, if you enjoyed The American Friend and Paris, Texas, you will find the '70s-early '90s stuff interesting. Most of these films (if not all) were shot by Robby Müller and so have that same great visual style, as well as Wenders' thematic subcurrents of wanderlust, memory, and existentialism. He also collaborated with author Peter Handke on many of these films, so again there is a pretty strong sense of continuity throughout this period. It starts falling apart beginning with Faraway, So Close! in 1993.

Alice in the Cities - In a similar vein to Paris, Texas, in some ways a proto-version of that film. Some amazing images and the same sort of existential/wanderlust vibe. It's on Hulu Plus if that is available to you.

Wrong Move - I didn't care for this one much, but will definitely see it again. Probably most notable for featuring Nastassja Kinski in one of her first roles (albeit a small one).

Kings of the Road - I have not seen this one. I've thought of importing it, but with the possible Criterion release always in the back of my mind, I just haven't done it. Everything I've read puts it alongside Alice and his other top-tier works.

(The above three are often referred to as a trilogy, although it's more thematic such as Kieslowski's Three Colors than Apu).

The State of Things - I've not seen or read much about this one.

Until the End of the World - A beautiful mess. Ambitious, creative, colorful, imaginative, meditative, but all in all a bit too sprawling and cumbersome to be considered great. I do love it, though. It's outwardly a sort of neo-noir set in the near future (though not in an overly sci-fi way -- it's a very "post-modern 1990s" version of the near future, like the brighter, sunnier decade before Blade Runner) that has a lot of subtext (as I see it) about "capturing the muse", and the ethereal quality of dreams, inspiration and ideas that we are always struggling to make tangible and bring to life. No doubt as a homage to his influences Wenders also employs a really interesting mixed cast of Europeans and Americans from multi-generations as well as a pretty great soundtrack.

I don't hesitate to rank Alice up there with Paris, Texas and Wings of Desire, and I'd rate UTEOTW with The American Friend as flawed but compelling.

[Joe Dalek]

Originally Posted by Namuhana

The only title that I'm fairly certain we'll see tomorrow is the Apu Trilogy. Other than that, I'm hoping for some more Bergman and Powell/Pressburger (like I am every month).

I agree, The Apu Trilogy has seemed like a sure thing since last November's slate was announced, so let's hope. November is traditionally a big month with a little bit of everything.

[Arch Stanton]

Dogville/Hard Eight.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Fat Phil

I've noticed a few people listing The New World as a potential release. Is that just because Criterion have released other Malick films in the past and would seem a likely contender or has there been a hint or some solid info suggesting it may be coming at some point in the future?

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Criterion didn't of course confirm anything, but the clue from the New Year's Drawing is probably one of the more obvious renditions of the real image there.



Besides that, there's the fact that Warner made their own release go OOP in November 2014, and also Criterion confirming in October that there will be more Malick coming, and they've worked out a deal with Warner for a few titles. I'm 100% confident this is happening.

Also, even the WB disc could be improved most likely with a re-encoding, considering it's an older VC-1 release. I'm sure the Criterion rellease will top it.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Norbie

Paris, Texas blew me away and I couldn't believe the performance of H D Stanton in that last scene with N Kinski.

But are the rare 295 minute director’s cut of “Until The End Of The World,” the road movies "Alice In The Cities," "Kings Of The Road," and "The State Of Things,” “Wrong Move" as good as Paris, Texas, Wings of Desire, or even The American Friend?

The quick answer is "no". But, keep the following caveats in mind:

(1) I haven't seen Alice In The Cities or Kings Of The Road.

(2) I haven't seen the 295m cut of Until the End of the World. I have both the US cut (160m) and the extended cut (180m) on laserdisc, and like both versions, with a marked preference for the latter.

(3) The State of Things is quite good, but it's a little bit out of left field.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by Fat Phil

I've noticed a few people listing The New World as a potential release. Is that just because Criterion have released other Malick films in the past and would seem a likely contender or has there been a hint or some solid info suggesting it may be coming at some point in the future?

Nope.

It's because I recently bought a copy. So OF COURSE Criterion will release a superior version just months later.

[buck135]

Any chance we can expect Mr. Arkadin at any point?

[jmclick]

One of the films in the Collection that I've wanted to see upgraded to blu-ray is Pabst's legendary Pandora's Box starring Louise Brooks. I just noticed that the old DVD is no longer available for sale on the Criterion website, although there is a note saying that it is "not OOP" and is still available at other retailers, including Amazon (where it's currently being offered by various third party sellers for between $76 and $300).

So what gives? Is it likely that Criterion is about to announce an upgrade on the title? Or is this just the first step in the title officially disappearing from the Collection? I thought perhaps someone with more experience than I might know the routine ...

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by jmclick

One of the films in the Collection that I've wanted to see upgraded to blu-ray is Pabst's legendary Pandora's Box starring Louise Brooks. I just noticed that the old DVD is no longer available for sale on the Criterion website, although there is a note saying that it is "not OOP" and is still available at other retailers, including Amazon (where it's currently being offered by various third party sellers for between $76 and $300).

So what gives? Is it likely that Criterion is about to announce an upgrade on the title? Or is this just the first step in the title officially disappearing from the Collection? I thought perhaps someone with more experience than I might know the routine ...

The Life Aquatic was like that for a while, so I'd imagine we should get Pandoras Box at some point.
I'm totally with you on that one though, its one I've wanted to pick up for a long time now. All their silent films, really!

[CriterionBlues]

We just recorded our second podcast and discussed Wenders at length.

I've seen a number of them including the entire Road Trilogy. Kings of the Road is up there with the best that Wenders has done IMO. I can see how someone would dislike Wrong Move, and it's less accessible, but it has some fantastic tracking shots up these mountain roads that would look great on a restored scan.

I like The American Fiend, but would not rate it anywhere near the trilogy. Have not seen Until the End of the World.

[Brad1963]

tomorrow....

The Apu Trilogy
Othello
May Fools
Heaven Can Wait (bd upgrade)
"Z" (bd ugrade)

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by jmclick

One of the films in the Collection that I've wanted to see upgraded to blu-ray is Pabst's legendary Pandora's Box starring Louise Brooks. I just noticed that the old DVD is no longer available for sale on the Criterion website, although there is a note saying that it is "not OOP" and is still available at other retailers, including Amazon (where it's currently being offered by various third party sellers for between $76 and $300).

So what gives? Is it likely that Criterion is about to announce an upgrade on the title? Or is this just the first step in the title officially disappearing from the Collection? I thought perhaps someone with more experience than I might know the routine ...

Originally Posted by JoeBuck

The Life Aquatic was like that for a while, so I'd imagine we should get Pandoras Box at some point.
I'm totally with you on that one though, its one I've wanted to pick up for a long time now. All their silent films, really!

Pandora's Box and The Passion of Joan of Arc in desperate need to updates. Granted, I love the Pandora's Box DVD release, it's beautiful. But I'd get both of those on BD in heartbeat if given the chance.

EDIT: Actually, come to think of it, Pandora's Box might have been one of the very first Criterions I ever purchased.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by Brad1963

tomorrow....

The Apu Trilogy
Othello
May Fools
Heaven Can Wait (bd upgrade)
"Z" (bd ugrade)

Tomorrow Criterion will announce

Route 666
The Alien Factor
Octaman
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
The Return of Chandu
Godmonster of Indian Flats



Well maybe not, but Im hoping for The Devil & Daniel Webster. I feel November is a good month for that movie

[CriterionBlues]

All I want is a box set, whether it's Apu or not. We know Apu is coming so I won't mind if it is pushed back for better supplements.

[ShellOilJunior]

November Predictions:

Le Samourai
Othello
Tales of Hoffmann
The Apu Trilogy
The New World