The Criterion Collection

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by Page14

Yesterday I watched Tokyo Story for the first time. Very moving and true-to-life. I can see where it's the type of film that most people can probably feel a connection to in one way or another. I still need to go through most of the supplements, which will take some time seeing how extensive they are. Love it!

It has excellent supplements, as does Late Spring with the inclusion of Tokyo-Ga.

Can't wait to see what they bring out in terms of supplements for future Ozu blus.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Can't wait to see what they bring out in terms of supplements for future Ozu blus.

for Floating Weeds (both original and remake)

[jw007]

I just finished watching John Cassavetes: Five Films, after 11 days of getting through the entire box set. It was a thrill and a true educational experience as well as an indoctrination into the films of Cassavetes. I had to invest this amount of time to really get into his work. I finished my Cassavetes indoctrination last night with Opening Night, that I considered my 3rd favorite film (after Faces and A Woman Under the Influence). I can only wish Criterion would have included Husbands as well, as I think that is another one of his essential films. The Killing of a Chinese Bookie was probably my least favorite (even though I watched both the 1976 and 1978 versions). Finally, I liked Shadows as well, as Cassavetes was still very fresh at filmmaking.

Overall, I am happy and proud to say that I am now wiser and more knowledgable about John Cassavetes.

Thank you Criterion, as always.

..... On to the next movie (or box set) now.

[Ausjdm]

Originally Posted by jw007

I just finished watching John Cassavetes: Five Films, after 11 days of getting through the entire box set. It was a thrill and a true educational experience as well as an indoctrination into the films of Cassavetes. I had to invest this amount of time to really get into his work. I finished my Cassavetes indoctrination last night with Opening Night, that I considered my 3rd favorite film (after Faces and A Woman Under the Influence). I can only wish Criterion would have included Husbands as well, as I think that is another one of his essential films. The Killing of a Chinese Bookie was probably my least favorite (even though I watched both the 1976 and 1978 versions). Finally, I liked Shadows as well, as Cassavetes was still very fresh at filmmaking.

Overall, I am happy and proud to say that I am now wiser and more knowledgable about John Cassavetes.

Thank you Criterion, as always.

..... On to the next movie (or box set) now.

Sweet review! Can't wait to start the set myself soon!

[edcresdee]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

But i guess the australian Bluray is very hard to find.

There is a copy here but it ships only to Australia! :-(
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/THE-LEOPA...item35d38a928f

That copy has gone now. This is pretty disappointing. I'd really like to see this film but I don't want to buy the Criterion or BFI release if there is a better transfer available, and there are many other films on my wantlist that are up to scratch.

[GenPion]

Why would it be so hard to find a copy of the 4K restoration release? Do we know for sure this Blu-ray import from Australia is better? I do wish Criterion would update their release for the newer transfer/remaster.

[hustlermane]

Originally Posted by edcresdee

That copy has gone now. This is pretty disappointing. I'd really like to see this film but I don't want to buy the Criterion or BFI release if there is a better transfer available, and there are many other films on my wantlist that are up to scratch.

I lurk the Australian eBay a fair amount and it rarely pops up - when it does, I advise paying whatever is necessary. Seems this seller didn't realise he should have put it to auction rather than buy it now, could have made a nice sum for himself...

[Visco.]

Is it just me or would Y tú Mama Tambien be a perfect fit in the CC? I should quit waiting and buy the Canadian blu.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by Visco.

Is it just me or would Y tú Mama Tambien be a perfect fit in the CC? I should quit waiting and buy the Canadian blu.

They have it. They just haven't released it yet.

On another note, I will be celebrating Tax Day by seeing Brazil (Director's Cut) at 4:30 PM at a local theater.

[Visco.]

Originally Posted by demonknight

They have it. They just haven't released it yet.



On another note, I will be celebrating Tax Day by seeing Brazil (Director's Cut) at 4:30 PM at a local theater.

Are you certain about this?

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by Visco.

Are you certain about this?

Absolutely certain.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Visco.

Are you certain about this?

It was hinted like 3 years ago in a New Years drawing.

[L.J.]

Would it be possible for Criterion to get the rights to Christine. Would be sweet.

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by iScottie

It was hinted like 3 years ago in a New Years drawing.

It was hinted at in two of their new years drawings. Word is is that Criterion was waiting for Alfonso Cuaron to approve the transfer on it but he was too tangled up with Gravity to give it his attention.
Luckily though they did a closet video with him a few months back so that means hes been to their offices to give it a look or do features for it, so its gotta be pretty close to being done by now.
Just a matter of waiting!

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by JoeBuck

It was hinted at in two of their new years drawings. Word is is that Criterion was waiting for Alfonso Cuaron to approve the transfer on it but he was too tangled up with Gravity to give it his attention.
Luckily though they did a closet video with him a few months back so that means hes been to their offices to give it a look or do features for it, so its gotta be pretty close to being done by now.
Just a matter of waiting!

It better be soon. It's the best road movie made to date, in my opinion.

[keldons]

I don't really keep up with this thread as much as I used to so I apologize if this has been addressed, but is there any rumor/hint of a Refn film being released by Criterion? There was a closet video with him last year iirc

[Visco.]

Originally Posted by JoeBuck

It was hinted at in two of their new years drawings. Word is is that Criterion was waiting for Alfonso Cuaron to approve the transfer on it but he was too tangled up with Gravity to give it his attention.

Luckily though they did a closet video with him a few months back so that means hes been to their offices to give it a look or do features for it, so its gotta be pretty close to being done by now.

Just a matter of waiting!

This made my night.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by iScottie

It better be soon. It's the best road movie made to date, in my opinion.

Could be a July release. As good as June looks July could be even better. Historically CC saves the best for Nov and July...

My favorite is July of 2010.

[Show spoiler]2009
For All Mankind
Repulsion
2010
The Red Shoes
Black Narcissus
The Secret of the Grain
2011
Naked
Beauty and the Beast
The Music Room
High and Low
Leon Morin, Priest
Life During Wartime
2012
Down by Law
Metropolitan
The Last Days of Disco
Le Havre
2013
The Life of Oharu
Lord of the Flies
The Ice Storm
Babette's Feast
The Devil's Backbone

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Visco.

This made my night.

I believe the film was hinted at in two New Year's drawings. It's only a matter of time.

[Oblivion138]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Could be a July release. As good as June looks July could be even better. Historically CC saves the best for Nov and July...

Which is why the timing of the B&N sales is perfect.