The Criterion Collection

[llj]

Originally Posted by biglou114

That's basically how I'd act in the Criterion Closet.

I remember people were complaining a few years back when Guy Maddin was just throwing everything into his bag.

[jshaide]

Originally Posted by llj

I remember people were complaining a few years back when Guy Maddin was just throwing everything into his bag.

Which is ridiculous. I say take away.

I also loved how Maddin yelled BAG every time he put something in it.

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by okcmaxk

Is anyone still hoping for After Hours to make it to Criterion eventually? Even if Warner released it as a WA Blu-ray, they'd probably just port over the DVD master and release it bare-bones. I think it fits well with Something Wild and other movies in the Collection, plus there's only one Scorsese title in the Collection.

Since when have Warner Archive just ported over the DVD master? The PQ on their releases are always top notch.

[mja345]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Barry Jenkins’s Closet Picks - YouTube

Damn, Jenkins got one hell of a haul there. Seems like a cool guy.

[I KEEL YOU]

Originally Posted by biglou114

That's basically how I'd act in the Criterion Closet.

If I ever went there, I would just take the BBS Box Set, take out the copy of A Safe Place, give it to the Criterion employee and say: "Okay, this is the one I am NOT taking with me.", after which I would just proceed to fill up the van I would have waiting for me outside with the rest.

But then again, A Safe Place is on the same disc as Drive, He Said which I love so I guess I would have to take that one too.

[jshaide]

Originally Posted by mja345

Damn, Jenkins got one hell of a haul there. Seems like a cool guy.

When I saw him for the Q&A in Toronto for MOONLIGHT he seemed super humble.

Completely the opposite of Tom Ford, haha.

[jw007]

Jenkins is a real down to earth man. It was great seeing him pick some highly influential films in the closet. Moonlight is one amazing film too. Hope it wins at least one or two Oscars.

[Scottie]

Moonlight for Best Picture.

[Hoke Moseley]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Barry Jenkins’s Closet Picks - YouTube

This has got to be one of the very best Criterion closet videos. I love how he straight up asks them for a Ratcatcher blu-ray upgrade.

[ThatOneGuy]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Barry Jenkins’s Closet Picks - YouTube

He pulled two of my favorites off the shelf! Weekend and La Haine! First one of those videos I saw anyone pull actually take either of those two, he took both.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by xxnomad

is Léon Morin, Priest any good? worth owning?

I think it's a better film than Le Samourai and yet you won't hear anyone clamoring for an in print release.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by jshaide

When I saw him for the Q&A in Toronto for MOONLIGHT he seemed super humble.

Completely the opposite of Tom Ford, haha.

I've never met Tom Ford personally, or seen him in person for that matter. But I've seen him interviewed many times over the years, and he didn't strike me as full of himself. I mean, sure, he's aware of what he's accomplished over the years in the fashion world and now with a couple of quality films under his belt. But he always seems to be a thoughtful person who is gracious to all those he knows helped him in whatever endeavor he in which he was engaged.

Then again, I'm a big fan of not only his films but also his clothes (just wish I could afford one of his suits! ). So, maybe I'm biased.

[oubukibun]

I wonder if Criterion has ever shown interest in pursuing Birth (2004) for their Collection? It seems like such a no-brainer to me, but then again...

Some days, like today, the score comes on in my playlist, and I envision myself opening up the Criterion release of this gem, anxious to watch all the interviews and the faithful-to-source transfer.

C'mon, Criterion!

BIRTH Trailer - Nicole Kidman - YouTube

And don't forget the original trailer, which is masterful in its own right.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by okcmaxk

Is anyone still hoping for After Hours to make it to Criterion eventually? Even if Warner released it as a WA Blu-ray, they'd probably just port over the DVD master and release it bare-bones. I think it fits well with Something Wild and other movies in the Collection, plus there's only one Scorsese title in the Collection.

With Warner Archive, it's a crap shoot as to whether they port over the extras in SD, up-rez them to HD, or actually remaster them in HD (they've done all three). But they've never simply ported over the DVD masters of the films.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by oubukibun

I wonder if Criterion has ever shown interest in pursuing Birth (2004) for their Collection? It seems like such a no-brainer to me, but then again...

Some days, like today, the score comes on in my playlist, and I envision myself opening up the Criterion release of this gem, anxious to watch all the interviews and the faithful-to-source transfer.

C'mon, Criterion!

[Show spoiler]BIRTH Trailer - Nicole Kidman - YouTube

And don't forget the original trailer, which is masterful in its own right.

Oh I agree. Birth is such a powerful and unsettling film. And it is easily one of Nicole's best performances, and coming from someone who is as much of a fan as I am, that's saying something.

[oubukibun]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Oh I agree. Birth is such a powerful and unsettling film. And it is easily one of Nicole's best performances, and coming from someone who is as much of a fan as I am, that's saying something.

Wholeheartedly her peak for me. In my Film and Lit class in college I actually did a Scene Analysis of THAT scene, thinking it'd be the 'simplest' to discuss within our 1-page limit. BOY was I wrong. Ha ha! Just researching the diegetic music alone opened up this world for me in the film, and allowed me to absorb and adore it even more than I had before, which is what great film does for you.

And great college classes.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by oubukibun

Wholeheartedly her peak for me. In my Film and Lit class in college I actually did a Scene Analysis of THAT scene, thinking it'd be the 'simplest' to discuss within our 1-page limit. BOY was I wrong. Ha ha! Just researching the diegetic music alone opened up this world for me in the film, and allowed me to absorb and adore it even more than I had before, which is what great film does for you.

And great college classes.

Now I'm very jealous.

[jshaide]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Moonlight for Best Picture.

It's not going to win. Sadly. Of the nominees, it should.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by jshaide

It's not going to win. Sadly. Of the nominees, it should.

Will have to make it a point to see Moonlight, but Manchester By The Sea is a beautiful film.

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by jshaide

When I saw him for the Q&A in Toronto for MOONLIGHT he seemed super humble.

Completely the opposite of Tom Ford, haha.

Guy is always humble in every interview I listen to. Has good taste, too.