The Criterion Collection

[NormanBatesStuffedBird]

is the La Bamba transfer an upgrade over the Twilight Time disc?

[latehong]

Originally Posted by NormanBatesStuffedBird

is the La Bamba transfer an upgrade over the Twilight Time disc?

Both share the same master and the Criterion looks only marginally better than the TT.

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[jw007]

A damn amazing January for Criterion announcements. I hope to buy Lone Star, Trainspotting and possibly the 4K edition of Blood Simple. Great to finally see another John Sayles film in the collection!

Also, please excuse me for my delayed reaction, as I'm still on location in Israel shooting crazy wartime footage of what's going on here (but not near Gaza). This morning I had 5 IDF soldiers in my backyard and I got some video of that.

In a few years, look for my film to be in the Criterion Collection!

[Steedeel]

I find it warped that such a British made classic like Trainspotting is getting the 4K treatment in the USA but not here. Especially when the U.K. Blu was, in my opinion, botched with annoying telecine wobble.
Come on Film Four, get it sorted!

[Taylor3978]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

I asked them about this back in April and their reply was: “To the best of my knowledge, there are no current plans to bring back The Third Man in the foreseeable future.”

As I remember it, Studio Canal gave the license to Criterion for releasing The Third Man, then a couple of years later took back the license and issued their own distinctly inferior release. Now that I think of it, TCM uses a lot of Criterion prints for their films (presumably they've retained some contractual links since the days of Filmstruck), but I'm not sure which print they're using when they show TTM.

I've been wary of SC ever since the BD of The Ladykillers, I was shocked at how inferior it was to the version that I had seen several times on TCM before the SC BD was released.

[Olmo]

Originally Posted by trobrianders

Can't stand John Sayles. Am I allowed to say that or am I getting a week ban?

Matewan is mighty fine, great accompaniment to Harlan County, USA

[Frightener22]

I always forget but do the flash sales include pre-orders? I'd like to grab The Others if I can.

[CelestialAgent]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I find it warped that such a British made classic like Trainspotting is getting the 4K treatment in the USA but not here. Especially when the U.K. Blu was, in my opinion, botched with annoying telecine wobble.
Come on Film Four, get it sorted!

This has always been the case though, the Apu Trilogy doesn’t have an Indian Blu-ray either, plenty of American films have to be imported from other territories, Hong Kong films aren’t getting the lavish treatments domestically compared to what’s coming out in the UK/US, and plenty of British films hit US cinemas long before they play in the UK. I can’t imagine it will get a UK 4K release either, unless Film4 maybe license to the BFI - the only glimmer of hope is Film4 have released a few new Blu-rays recently like Local Hero, Career Girls, Proof, Wish You Were Here.

Originally Posted by hoytereden

I asked them about this back in April and their reply was: “To the best of my knowledge, there are no current plans to bring back The Third Man in the foreseeable future.”

This was from someone who was answering on behalf of Jon.

I feel like Criterion would send that reply even if an upgrade was on the cards.

[huskersports]

Originally Posted by Frightener22

I always forget but do the flash sales include pre-orders? I'd like to grab The Others if I can.

No. In-stock only. I'd like to grab The Others as well, but I can wait a couple of weeks for the B&N sale.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

This has always been the case though, the Apu Trilogy doesn’t have an Indian Blu-ray either, plenty of American films have to be imported from other territories, Hong Kong films aren’t getting the lavish treatments domestically compared to what’s coming out in the UK/US, and plenty of British films hit US cinemas long before they play in the UK. I can’t imagine it will get a UK 4K release either, unless Film4 maybe license to the BFI - the only glimmer of hope is Film4 have released a few new Blu-rays recently like Local Hero, Career Girls, Proof, Wish You Were Here.



I feel like Criterion would send that reply even if an upgrade was on the cards.

Just needed a rant!

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by Shane Rollins

The Third Man, why the hell has Criterion not relicensed that one? Of their OOP Blu-rays, that's probably the one I want the most

I remember people saying something like, Studio Canal was not interested in cherry-picking licensors - they transferred a bulk license for a huge chunk of catalog to Lionsgate in the US. So Criterion was not able to renew licenses for Third Man, Man Who Fell to Earth, Ran, Paris, Texas and several other movies. Apparently, they still have David Lynch only because of Lynch's special relationship with the people at Criterion. That's what I heard anyway.

[MifuneFan]

Everything I've read suggests Studiocanal retained rights to The Third Man, unlike the others they've licensed back to Criterion.

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by Shane Rollins

It will look way better. These are native 4K transfers from the OCNs, with HDR and DV. Honestly, black and white movies benefit more from the bump to native 4K and DV/HDR than color movies do. You will literally be shocked at how amazing it looks. You probably will be shocked a film could even look that amazing.

Especially true for silent pictures with their tinting and ability to make shadows come alive. We need more silent movies on 4K!

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by Taylor3978

You managed not to mention the B&W Powell and Pressburger films. WTF are they waiting for, Thelma Schoonmaker to die?

I don't know, maybe one of these months they'll release 4K of Tokyo Story, Barry Lyndon and Pat Garrett (and Black Narcissus and A Matter of Life and Death and Colonel Blimp and ....), and whiners like me will eat our words. But it seems like one can keep adding films that should be in the Criterion wheelhouse, many that aren't even on BD, others for which we know much better transfers are available, and no sign we are getting any closer to seeing any of these films. I mean, we're talking about the B&W films of two of the greatest British filmmakers, with a huge influence on filmmakers today, but it seems like an obscure Italian giallo has a better chance of seeing a (4K!) release today.

It's Powell and Pressburger's own fault for never taking the time to learn about Kung Fu.

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by trobrianders

Can't stand John Sayles. Am I allowed to say that or am I getting a week ban?

Hey, if the folks with the torches and the pitchforks get too much for you, feel free to send them over to me as I can't stand Christopher Nolan or Takashi Mikke and Spielberg only occasion.

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by ravenus

I remember people saying something like, Studio Canal was not interested in cherry-picking licensors - they transferred a bulk license for a huge chunk of catalog to Lionsgate in the US. So Criterion was not able to renew licenses for Third Man, Man Who Fell to Earth, Ran, Paris, Texas and several other movies. Apparently, they still have David Lynch only because of Lynch's special relationship with the people at Criterion. That's what I heard anyway.

I want to see Lynch smoking in the Criterion closet and swearing up a storm as he fills TWO bags of freebies!

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Takashi Mikke

Is he part Finnish?

[Professor Echo]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Is he part Finnish?

Hahaha! No, but that would be cool, wouldn't it? Just a typo. But here's maybe something along those lines?

[Show spoiler]

[Sifox211]

Anyone had notice of the flash sale? It might be starting in less than an hour...

[Mr. Thomsen]

Speaking of the upcoming flash sale ...

It's been years since I have ordered direct from Criterion (not since my cousin was dating some jazz club owner in NY in the 00s, and I could get hik to forward all my sales orders).

How is Criterion's shipping/ packaging these days? As I have probably demonstrated ad nauseum here, I am a bit sensitive, particularly to crushed corners. So, can one expect digipaks and boxes to arrive just fine, or would it be more wise for someone like me to pay full price and order from one of the smaller specialty shops, who er really good at packing stuff?

Also, how are Criterion when it comes to exchanging scratched discs/ damaged packaging?