The Criterion Collection

[WonderWeasel]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

One of the greatest movies ever made imo.

You'll laugh, you'll cry...you'll question everything you thought you knew about the world we live in.

Bryan Brown deserved an Oscar nomination for that performance.

How he was able to maintain his composure during that shoot is a miracle.

...a true professional.

For anyone on the fence about seeing this masterwork, here is a brilliantly succinct, raving review by actor Bobb'e J. Thompson:

[Show spoiler]

[mja345]

Originally Posted by WonderWeasel

For anyone on the fence about seeing this masterwork, here is a brilliantly succinct, raving review by actor Bobb'e J. Thompson:

[Show spoiler]

What do you think Nicolas Roeg's direction of Bryan Brown was like on "Full Body Massage"? "Bryan, why don't you knead Mimi's breasts counter-clockwise this time?"

Do you think that Brown purposely screwed up takes so he could do as many as possible? I wonder if Brown did this so Roeg would shoot a Kubrickian 40-50 takes. So many questions about the shooting of this, as you so aptly stated, masterwork.

[WonderWeasel]

Originally Posted by mja345

What do you think Nicolas Roeg's direction of Bryan Brown was like on "Full Body Massage"? "Bryan, why don't you knead Mimi's breasts counter-clockwise this time?"

Do you think that Brown purposely screwed up takes so he could do as many as possible? I wonder if Brown did this so Roeg would shoot a Kubrickian 40-50 takes. So many questions about the shooting of this, as you so aptly stated, masterwork.

I like to think it was along the lines of:

Brown: What's my motivation for this scene?

Roeg: Have you ever seen porn, Bryan?

Brown: Yeah...

Roeg: Did you pay any attention to the guy in it?

Brown: Why would I do that?

Roeg: Exactly. Women don't even pay attention to the guy. Nobody's looking at you, either. Do whatever the hell you want.

[Spiderwalk]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

How are people forgetting the incredible 'Primer' and/or 'Upstream Colour'

[Show spoiler]

Upstream Color Official Teaser #1 (2013) - Shane Carruth Movie HD - YouTube

And this little beauty that slipped under the radar.

[zakzak]

Originally Posted by jw007

In response to John Klein's post regarding Moon being a candidate for a Criterion release, I have to say its a great science fiction film that reminds me of Soderbergh's Solaris in some ways (at least in terms of the feeling of isolation).

It would indeed be nice if Criterion could add a contemporary sci-fi film to their collection (not saying that Robinson Crusoe on Mars is bad, but its dated and reminds me of classic episodes of 60's Star Trek).

Other modern sci-fi movies of the last 5-10 years that would be intriguing and a decent fit in the Criterion Collection:

Melancholia

Ex Machina

Under the Skin

Another Earth

Anyone care to add more "cerebral" sci-fi movies to the list, from within the last 5-10 years?

I am intrigued by your choice here.
Good ones !

[mja345]

Speaking of sci-fi movies, a film I'd love to see get a Criterion release is Ken Russell's "Altered States". It has a bare bones release from Warner, but it's a film that begs for supplemental features. I think it's one of Russell's best films, along with "The Devils" and "Women in Love". Although it's as much a horror film as sci-fi.

Another sci-fi film (albeit not hard sci-fi) I could see going to Criterion is Wong Kar-wai's "2046". I have to admit I was a bit underwhelmed when I first saw this after seeing masterpieces like "Chungking Express" and "In the Mood for Love", but it's a film I could see Criterion releasing given its relationship with Wong Kar-wai.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by jw007

In response to John Klein's post regarding Moon being a candidate for a Criterion release, I have to say its a great science fiction film that reminds me of Soderbergh's Solaris in some ways (at least in terms of the feeling of isolation).

It would indeed be nice if Criterion could add a contemporary sci-fi film to their collection (not saying that Robinson Crusoe on Mars is bad, but its dated and reminds me of classic episodes of 60's Star Trek).

Other modern sci-fi movies of the last 5-10 years that would be intriguing and a decent fit in the Criterion Collection:

Melancholia

Ex Machina

Under the Skin

Another Earth

Anyone care to add more "cerebral" sci-fi movies to the list, from within the last 5-10 years?

In addition to those mentioned by others...

Children of Men (2006)
The Man from Earth (2007)
Cloud Atlas (2012)
Her (2013)
The Congress (2013)
The Rover (2014)

[14728]

Originally Posted by jw007

Other modern sci-fi movies of the last 5-10 years that would be intriguing and a decent fit in the Criterion Collection:

Melancholia

Ex Machina

Under the Skin

Another Earth

At first I thought you said AFTER Earth

[zakzak]

I just received my copy of Thin Red Line and I am awestruck at how good this 4K transfer is. The lack of grain makes the film look as if it as shot with digital camera. They actually used Kodak film! The elegant menu, the expert commentary and that nice, thick booklet all add up to a very nice package from Criterion. And I compare this to a lot of recent titles from major studios and I'm shocked at how badly the studios handle the transfer.

I wish Criterion would bring to BluRay some of their older DVD-only titles like 49th Parallel, Bad Sleep Well, Von Sternberg stuff, The Silence of the Lambs & RoboCop etc.

[monorail91]

Originally Posted by jw007

In response to John Klein's post regarding Moon being a candidate for a Criterion release, I have to say its a great science fiction film that reminds me of Soderbergh's Solaris in some ways (at least in terms of the feeling of isolation).

It would indeed be nice if Criterion could add a contemporary sci-fi film to their collection (not saying that Robinson Crusoe on Mars is bad, but its dated and reminds me of classic episodes of 60's Star Trek).

Other modern sci-fi movies of the last 5-10 years that would be intriguing and a decent fit in the Criterion Collection:

Melancholia

Ex Machina

Under the Skin

Another Earth

Anyone care to add more "cerebral" sci-fi movies to the list, from within the last 5-10 years?

Ex Machina, yes yes!

Another Earth had an intriguing premise but I was not feeling it when I saw it in the theaters. The melodrama felt very Lifetime movie to me.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by zakzak

I just received my copy of Thin Red Line and I am awestruck at how good this 4K transfer is. The lack of grain makes the film look as if it as shot with digital camera. They actually used Kodak film! The elegant menu, the expert commentary and that nice, thick booklet all add up to a very nice package from Criterion. And I compare this to a lot of recent titles from major studios and I'm shocked at how badly the studios handle the transfer.

I wish Criterion would bring to BluRay some of their older DVD-only titles like 49th Parallel, Bad Sleep Well, Von Sternberg stuff, The Silence of the Lambs & RoboCop etc.

The word is Criterion was given the option of releasing The Silence of the Lambs on blu-ray but declined.

[ThatOneGuy]

Originally Posted by jw007

In response to John Klein's post regarding Moon being a candidate for a Criterion release, I have to say its a great science fiction film that reminds me of Soderbergh's Solaris in some ways (at least in terms of the feeling of isolation).

It would indeed be nice if Criterion could add a contemporary sci-fi film to their collection (not saying that Robinson Crusoe on Mars is bad, but its dated and reminds me of classic episodes of 60's Star Trek).

Other modern sci-fi movies of the last 5-10 years that would be intriguing and a decent fit in the Criterion Collection:

Melancholia

Ex Machina

Under the Skin

Another Earth

Anyone care to add more "cerebral" sci-fi movies to the list, from within the last 5-10 years?

Under the Skin would definitely fit nicely into the Criterion collection. I haven't watched the others yet though.

[Ausjdm]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

It's been a while since I watched it, but I just got in Dark City. Combination of neo-noir and sci-fi, in the same vein as Blade Runner. Brilliant film by Alex Proyas, and....Jennifer Connelly.... is in it. Ooolala. I have had such a thing for her since the very first time I saw her.



Career Opportunities might have been John Hughes' worst script, but the film did leave a lasting impression for other reasons.

God bless your gif sir! Wowza

Another Earth I've never heard of that one I'll check it out.

Contact would be another cool CC release. Have some amazing special features and docs

[Ausjdm]

Originally Posted by John Klein

Under the Skin would definitely fit nicely into the Criterion collection. I haven't watched the others yet though.

Man run don't walk and watch it now man!!!

[Vinyl]

Originally Posted by zakzak

I just received my copy of Thin Red Line and I am awestruck at how good this 4K transfer is. The lack of grain makes the film look as if it as shot with digital camera. They actually used Kodak film! The elegant menu, the expert commentary and that nice, thick booklet all add up to a very nice package from Criterion. And I compare this to a lot of recent titles from major studios and I'm shocked at how badly the studios handle the transfer.

I wish Criterion would bring to BluRay some of their older DVD-only titles like 49th Parallel, Bad Sleep Well, Von Sternberg stuff, The Silence of the Lambs & RoboCop etc.

The Bad Sleep Well is amazing, but I am not holding my breath because it isn't a Kurosawa Samurai movie. It's a Japanese political thriller. The only non samurai Kurosawa movie they released is Ikiru, and that was just the other month.

[kwillard37]

Has anyone's Flash sale purchases shipped, or arrived yet? Mine seemingly hasn't shipped yet

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by kwillard37

Has anyone's Flash sale purchases shipped, or arrived yet? Mine seemingly hasn't shipped yet

According to USPS, mine was delivered this morning.

[willieconway]

Originally Posted by mja345

Speaking of sci-fi movies, a film I'd love to see get a Criterion release is Ken Russell's "Altered States". It has a bare bones release from Warner, but it's a film that begs for supplemental features. I think it's one of Russell's best films, along with "The Devils" and "Women in Love". Although it's as much a horror film as sci-fi.

Another sci-fi film (albeit not hard sci-fi) I could see going to Criterion is Wong Kar-wai's "2046". I have to admit I was a bit underwhelmed when I first saw this after seeing masterpieces like "Chungking Express" and "In the Mood for Love", but it's a film I could see Criterion releasing given its relationship with Wong Kar-wai.

Altered States is in my all time top 10. I love how authentic the academic milieu feels and how the

[Show spoiler]whole thing goes completely bat shit crazy at the end.

Very pleased with the PQ and AQ of the existing release as well.

[llj]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I just watched I Knew Her Well and I'm very conflicted.

In one regard, I'm disappointed with the film. When I read the comparisons with this and La Dolce Vita, I was immediately sold. However, while the two films share some similarities, this one comes nowhere close to Fellini's masterpiece. I guess my expectations were incredibly high.

On the other hand, the pacing of the film (which I wasn't particularly fond of) actually makes the film what it is. It's difficult to make a character study on the difficulties and artificialities of fame, success, parties, and glitz and glamour without showing a character in a constant state of repetition, going nowhere.

I think the final few minutes of the film are remarkable, but in terms of the whole of the film, I don't know. There were times I wish it was shorter, more direct, and more to the point.

I told ya the La Dolce Vita comparisons were bunk. Gotta listen to me, Scottie.

I really like the film, but I warned everyone to keep the ridiculous comparisons down.

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by kwillard37

Has anyone's Flash sale purchases shipped, or arrived yet? Mine seemingly hasn't shipped yet

Mine shipped the other day and will arrive by monday.