The Criterion Collection

[SammyJankis]

On the topic of Tarkovsky, I'm going to try to snag this poster from Mondo/Black Dragon Press tomorrow.

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[HuggyBear73]

What's with Criterion shrink wrapping their latest releases? Is this the new norm now? It' been like this since the beginning of the year. Shrink wrapping wrinkles the clear plastic that protects the artwork. Has anyone received AWFUL TRUTH or MIDNIGHT COWBOY with the regular cellophane? I've been getting all my Criterions through Amazon.

[StarDestroyer52]

Originally Posted by HuggyBear73

It' been like this since the beginning of the year. Shrink wrapping wrinkles the clear plastic that protects the artwork. Has anyone received AWFUL TRUTH or MIDNIGHT COWBOY with the regular cellophane? I've been getting all my Criterions through Amazon.

I haven't got those two, but my pre-orders of Westfront 1918, and Passion of Joan of Arc were shrink wrapped fine with no damage this year along with my copy of Safety Last. Granted I haven't got a Criterion from Amazon since March or April so IDK.

[Martin_31]

A couple of days ago I watched Zatoichi Challenged and it’s a usual top notch movie in the series. The cinematography and fight scenes are great; the child actor is great too, he adds a fatherly element to Zatoichi.

Today I watched Zatoichi and the Fugitives and it’s one of my favorites so far. The fight scenes are amazing and quick; it’s amazing how well edited they are. The cinematography by Kazuo Miyagawa is stunning and I finally hear the song from the trailer on Criterion’s YouTube channel. And we get to see some blood and a severed arm, which is rare.

I have been watching these films since December of 2015 taking my time and I absolutely have loved every single one of them. If you have not purchased this set, do so during the upcoming sale. I highly recommend them. I still have more films to go but I’m not in a rush.

[regeyer]

Originally Posted by Martin_31

A couple of days ago I watched Zatoichi Challenged and it’s a usual top notch movie in the series. The cinematography and fight scenes are great; the child actor is great too, he adds a fatherly element to Zatoichi.

Today I watched Zatoichi and the Fugitives and it’s one of my favorites so far. The fight scenes are amazing and quick; it’s amazing how well edited they are. The cinematography by Kazuo Miyagawa is stunning and I finally hear the song from the trailer on Criterion’s YouTube channel. And we get to see some blood and a severed arm, which is rare.

I have been watching these films since December of 2015 taking my time and I absolutely have loved every single one of them. If you have not purchased this set, do so during the upcoming sale. I highly recommend them. I still have more films to go but I’m not in a rush.

My oldest son and I love Zatoichi. Zatoichi Challenged is probably our favorite, but we love them all. How much do I love these films? Well, a picture speaks louder than words.

[MifuneFan]

RIP Koko

[SammyJankis]

Andrei Rublev restoration trailer

[StarDestroyer52]

With Arrow just releasing The Day of the Jackal, I wonder if they would release The Lost Weekend down the road in the US/Canada instead of Criterion?

[sawdustandtinsel]

In hopeful anticipation of a Burning release in the USA, I've been catching up with some of Lee Chang-Dong's earlier work. Having seen Secret Sunshine I decided to give Oasis a go last night and I think it's a very strong film, definitely would be worthy of a Criterion release. I'm going to check out Peppermint Candy and Poetry this weekend.
Also, I think we're overdue for some Rene Clement, an upgrade of Forbidden Games and a release of Battle of the Rails would be welcome. Thoughts?

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by sawdustandtinsel

In hopeful anticipation of a Burning release in the USA, I've been catching up with some of Lee Chang-Dong's earlier work. Having seen Secret Sunshine I decided to give Oasis a go last night and I think it's a very strong film, definitely would be worthy of a Criterion release. I'm going to check out Peppermint Candy and Poetry this weekend.
Also, I think we're overdue for some Rene Clement, an upgrade of Forbidden Games and a release of Battle of the Rails would be welcome. Thoughts?

Poetry is his masterpiece, if you ask me. (Sans Burning, which I haven't seen and am very eager to.) Everything he's done is great, though.

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by sawdustandtinsel

In hopeful anticipation of a Burning release in the USA, I've been catching up with some of Lee Chang-Dong's earlier work. Having seen Secret Sunshine I decided to give Oasis a go last night and I think it's a very strong film, definitely would be worthy of a Criterion release. I'm going to check out Peppermint Candy and Poetry this weekend.
Also, I think we're overdue for some Rene Clement, an upgrade of Forbidden Games and a release of Battle of the Rails would be welcome. Thoughts?

Get the Region B version of Forbidden Games. Criterion doesn't have the rights anymore so don't expect it form them.

[StarDestroyer52]

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[dancerslegs]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Andrei Rublev restoration trailer

Looks amazing!

[hagios]

When will the next Criterion.com sale be?

Thanks to anyone?!

[spargs]

I believe the fall flash sale usually is in early October

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[hagios]

Originally Posted by spargs

I believe the fall flash sale usually is in early October

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Thank You spargs, I was hoping they would have had a summer sale...c'est la vie!

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by hagios

Thank You spargs, I was hoping they would have had a summer sale...c'est la vie!

That's what the B&N sale is for.

[hagios]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

That's what the B&N sale is for.

Got ya Bates_Motel, thanks!

[willtopower]

I just watched the Last Year at Marienbad blu courtesy of Netflix disc rental and damn I'm so sad this is OOP. This movie is excellent and I could easily see myself rewatching this semi-regularly.
What a hypnotic film. It's a labyrinth of words, imagery, senses, everything! The manipulation the film imposes on the viewer (me) is really unnerving. I can't think of another film (I've seen) that so skillfully plays with my perception. The film almost felt like a cinematic visualisation of MC Escher's Relativity.

It looks like the UK release is still pretty good and it's region A & B? I think I need to get this asap. Any opinions on this alternative?
And any recommendations for films that might have the same effect are also welcome!

[SeanJoyce]

Originally Posted by willtopower

I just watched the Last Year at Marienbad blu courtesy of Netflix disc rental and damn I'm so sad this is OOP. This movie is excellent and I could easily see myself rewatching this semi-regularly.
What a hypnotic film. It's a labyrinth of words, imagery, senses, everything! The manipulation the film imposes on the viewer (me) is really unnerving. I can't think of another film (I've seen) that so skillfully plays with my perception. The film almost felt like a cinematic visualisation of MC Escher's Relativity.

It looks like the UK release is still pretty good and it's region A & B? I think I need to get this asap. Any opinions on this alternative?
And any recommendations for films that might have the same effect are also welcome!

I still have a sealed copy of this. Have toyed with the idea of selling it, but I don't know...I liked it too, at least a lot more than I did Hiroshima Mon Amour.