The Criterion Collection

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by spanky87

Ugh. Does Amazon Uk accept exchanges? Criterion is so inconsistent. Took them about a year and a half to release Tess after the UK released the 4K restoration, so I bought that one instead of waiting for them. Just ordered Cherbourg a few days ago because I wasn't sure the Criterion release was happening so soon. And I'm going to need to get that box set.

if you ordered recently, just return them - its really easy ^^

[AaronJ]

I watched "Breaking the Waves" tonight, and man -- that thing is just gorgeous, thick, and about as immersive as it gets. What an amazing BD. Is there something like a 6/5?

Granted, it was about 18 years that I saw it in the theatre, but it looks so much like I remember (OTOH, I can barely remember yesterday, so maybe I'm not the best judge).

[Hazel Motes]

In for Scanners and The Big Chill.

LOVE the Scanners cover.

People seem to hate The Big Chill, I dunno, I've always loved it myself. I dig movies that deal with a close knit group of friends who sit around and talk. Whether of not they are self absorbed aholes has never really occured to or bothered me. St Elmo's Fire, Return of the Secaucus Seven, The Big Chill. Good stuff.

Never seen a Jacques Demy film. Looks like a good set though. What would be a good place to start with his filmography?

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by Hazel Motes

In for Scanners and The Big Chill.

LOVE the Scanners cover.

People seem to hate The Big Chill, I dunno, I've always loved it myself. I dig movies that deal with a close knit group of friends who sit around and talk. Whether of not they are self absorbed aholes has never really occured to or bothered me. St Elmo's Fire, Return of the Secaucus Seven, The Big Chill. Good stuff.

Never seen a Jacques Demy film. Looks like a good set though. What would be a good place to start with his filmography?

I like those flicks too, but not sure I'll get "The Big Chill." I've seen it SO many times. I'm of "that" generation.

As to Demy, I also haven't seen that many of his films. But "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" is one of the most amazing, beautiful, romantic films ever made. If you are even remotely into musicals (and this is an operatic musical, not broadway style), then give it a chance.

Plus, young Catherine Deneuve. I mean, it's almost terrifying how gorgeous she is in this. And really, there may not be a more romantic film ever made. Ever.

It's genius. Whether that's your style or not, I don't know. Oh, and the colors -- the COLORS! My god.

PS: Oh, here is A.O. Scotts little review of it, as a YouTube clip. Beautiful.

Critics' Picks - 'Umbrellas of Cherbourg' - YouTube

[Meek12345]

Just finished watching Scanners. Well...that...was...interesting I think that it is the most straightforward and accessible of Cronenberg's films that I have seen. I have also seen The Fly, Videodrome, and Dead Ringers.

The actor who played Cameron Vale(Stephen Lack) was the worst actor in the film. It doesn't help that I thought Michael Ironside would have a bigger role, but I was stuck with Lack's blank expression and horrible line delivery.

I don't think Scanners has any replay value for me, but I appreciate Cronenberg's effort. All of his films are mind-bending and somewhat horrific experiences for me. Basically, the ending of all his films have left me temporarily traumatized.

I don't wish to own any of the Cronenberg films that I have seen, but I want to see more of his work. What do you all think should be the fifth Cronenberg film that I watch?

[jrsl76]

Originally Posted by Meek12345

Just finished watching Scanners. Well...that...was...interesting I think that it is the most straightforward and accessible of Cronenberg's films that I have seen. I have also seen The Fly, Videodrome, and Dead Ringers.

The actor who played Cameron Vale(Stephen Lack) was the worst actor in the film. It doesn't help that I thought Michael Ironside would have a bigger role, but I was stuck with Lack's blank expression and horrible line delivery.

I don't think Scanners has any replay value for me, but I appreciate Cronenberg's effort. All of his films are mind-bending and somewhat horrific experiences for me. Basically, the ending of all his films have left me temporarily traumatized.

I don't wish to own any of the Cronenberg films that I have seen, but I want to see more of his work. What do you all think should be the fifth Cronenberg film that I watch?

Crash

[AlexIlDottore]

Originally Posted by jrsl76

Crash

+1

That'll do it.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Meek12345

Just finished watching Scanners. Well...that...was...interesting I think that it is the most straightforward and accessible of Cronenberg's films that I have seen. I have also seen The Fly, Videodrome, and Dead Ringers.

The actor who played Cameron Vale(Stephen Lack) was the worst actor in the film. It doesn't help that I thought Michael Ironside would have a bigger role, but I was stuck with Lack's blank expression and horrible line delivery.

I don't think Scanners has any replay value for me, but I appreciate Cronenberg's effort. All of his films are mind-bending and somewhat horrific experiences for me. Basically, the ending of all his films have left me temporarily traumatized.

I don't wish to own any of the Cronenberg films that I have seen, but I want to see more of his work. What do you all think should be the fifth Cronenberg film that I watch?

I'd recommend eXistenZ. It's not talked about nearly enough, and I think it's a pretty great concept for a movie.

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I'd recommend eXistenZ. It's not talked about nearly enough, and I think it's a pretty great concept for a movie.

And remarkably prescient about our relationship with technology, like Videodrome.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

And remarkably prescient about our relationship with technology, like Videodrome.

Agreed. It's a nice companion film to Videodrome.

[silverlakephil]

Originally Posted by jrsl76

Crash

Please Criterion release this.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by silverlakephil

Please Criterion release this.

Umm, I second this.

[kuro_sawa]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

And remarkably prescient about our relationship with technology, like Videodrome.

Scanners as well. I don't get this sudden backlash against it today. I love it, it is such a cheesy B movie taken to incredible levels. Direct more of this negativity toward Thief, which is a cheesy B movie taken nowhere.

[Mansinthe]

thief is a total fanboy movie..... such a boring below average movie...
and the video quality part of the review is overrated...

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

thief is a total fanboy movie..... such a boring below average movie...
and the video quality part of the review is overrated...

Please don't take this as a criticism but which Criterions have you bought or watched and actually liked? I seem to remember you don't care much for Godard etc.

[MifuneFan]

Mansinthe = added to Ignore list.

Probably should have been done a long time ago, but there's only so much terrible (putting it nicely) opinions one can put up with.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by silverlakephil

Please Criterion release this.

As long as it's not Paul Haggis' Crash.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Meek12345

Just finished watching Scanners. Well...that...was...interesting I think that it is the most straightforward and accessible of Cronenberg's films that I have seen. I have also seen The Fly, Videodrome, and Dead Ringers.

The actor who played Cameron Vale(Stephen Lack) was the worst actor in the film. It doesn't help that I thought Michael Ironside would have a bigger role, but I was stuck with Lack's blank expression and horrible line delivery.

I don't think Scanners has any replay value for me, but I appreciate Cronenberg's effort. All of his films are mind-bending and somewhat horrific experiences for me. Basically, the ending of all his films have left me temporarily traumatized.

I don't wish to own any of the Cronenberg films that I have seen, but I want to see more of his work. What do you all think should be the fifth Cronenberg film that I watch?

You can always check out The Brood, Cosmopolis, Eastern Promises, eXistenZ, and A History of Violence.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

As long as it's not Paul Haggis' Crash.

Paul Haggis's Crash is one of my top five least-favorite movies of all time.

I've never seen the Cronenberg movie, though. It's one of those films that intrigues me, but it was always tough to find at video rentals, and I've never been intrigued enough to make a blind buy.

Cronenberg is hit-or-miss with me. The movies that quicken my pulse are usually Cronenberg's late 1970s/early 1980s films that deal with horror on a more visceral level. The character study/thriller movies from later in his career tend to fall flat with me. This is strange, because I usually feel the opposite way about most directors.

[Mansinthe]

Originally Posted by Clare2904

Please don't take this as a criticism but which Criterions have you bought or watched and actually liked? I seem to remember you don't care much for Godard etc.

enough.. i own around 100 criterion blurays + various eclipse boxsets ( + alot of similar releases from MoC , BFI , AE ... )

only releases i disliked out of all these are
breathless , un femme marie , les cousins , le beau serge

and thief isnt bad , but its nothing special as well. (maybe the soundtrack but thats it.)

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Mansinthe = added to Ignore list.

Probably should have been done a long time ago, but there's only so much terrible (putting it nicely) opinions one can put up with.

michael mann fanboy ? ;D

not everyone has the same kind of taste in movies. and im not gonna "love" or at least "learn to like" a movie only because its a criterion release and the majority of members here likes one of these.

most of these "boring" movies are being defendet by comments like "back then it was something special".. well i dont care for that. there are way older movies that are still interessting.
but no offense here, if you love these movies thats fine for me.