The Criterion Collection

[spargs]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Mulholland Drive

Time Bandits

La Dolce Vita

all coming to Criterion, according to moviefanfare.com



http://www.moviefanfare.com/latest-b...-dvd-releases/

Wow, this is great news! definitely in for Mulholland Drive and Time Bandits, and maybe the release of La Dolce Vita will be the impetus I need to finally delve into Fellini's films (I've had 8 1/2 and Amarcord in my future purchase list for quite some time, but have always looked past them).

Speaking of my future purchase list, these titles top the list and will likely be my B&N sale purchases (along with a couple of June and July new releases):

Quadrophenia
Weekend (Godard)
Wings of Desire
Paris, Texas
3:10 to Yuma
Jubal

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Edward J Grug III

You missed one of my favourites though, Where the Sidewalk Ends.

That is a great film.

I actually neglected to mention quite a few excellent noirs in my post. I've seen so many of them over the past couple of years. Where the Sidewalk Ends is one of the better entries, though, and the Fox DVD is good stuff.

Angel Face is another outstanding Otto Preminger noir.

Here's the thing about the old classic-era film noirs, when viewed through my contemporary eyes...

Most of these black-and-white film noir movies start out in a leisurely-paced fashion, compared to the attention-deficit cinema that exists today, and the expositions often turn contemporary viewers off as being too quaint. Almost all of these film noirs, however, reach a point halfway through the story where they suddenly become awesome. If you are familiar with the genre, then you know exactly what I'm talking about. Private Hell 36 is a perfect example of a movie that takes a glorious turn for intensity halfway through. Many of the noir greats, however, seem to share this aspect, where the tension is turned up to Spinal Tap 11 once things get underway.

[*DrStrangelove*]

Wow pretty excited about Mulholland Drive. One of my favorite films being released by one of my favorite companies. I can't wait to rewatch it in hi def finally. And anxious to see what kind of extras they come out with. Definitely my most anticipated Criterion release ever.

[The Great Owl]

I'm looking forward to Criterion release of La Dolce Vita.

I'm not huge on Terry Gilliam's movies, but I liked watching Time Bandits back in my early 1980s childhood. I may have to give the upcoming Criterion Blu-ray a go.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by tisdivine

Does anyone know anything about this ever actually happening? Who currently has the rights? Its one messed up movie but there is something so enthralling about it too.

The Criterion DVD is still in print, so I imagine that Criterion must still have the rights to it. How likely it is to get an upgrade would probably depend on how much work (if any) needs to be done to make a BD-worthy transfer.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I'm looking forward to Criterion release of La Dolce Vita.

Yup. It's my second-favorite Fellini, after La Strada (which also needs an upgrade). That and Mulholland Drive are thrilling announcements.

I'm not huge on Terry Gilliam's movies, but I liked watching Time Bandits back in my early 1980s childhood. I may have to give the upcoming Criterion Blu-ray a go.

I like Gilliam's movies in general, but Time Bandits is one of my least favorites. Still nice to see it back in the Collection, though.

[Mansinthe]

Originally Posted by Roninblues

Red River

i would get Ace in the Hole if you like "dark" movies. Billy wilder is awesome

currently im not so happy with B&N , im still waiting for my order of the last sale (its gonna be 6 weeks soon since i ordered)

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by zoodermin

If I can afford one more, I may buy Ace in the Hole or Red River. Which one's better in your opinion?

These are both superb A+ five-star movies.

I prefer Ace in the Hole by a slight margin, though, and it is my favorite Criterion Blu-ray release of 2014 so far.

[Scottie]

Excellent news!

We already had a feeling about two out of the three films (LDV / MD), but the confirmation is very welcoming!

[*DrStrangelove*]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

These are both superb A+ five-star movies.

I prefer Ace in the Hole by a slight margin, though, and it is my favorite Criterion Blu-ray release of 2014 so far.

Interesting you say it's your favorite release of 2014. With so many great releases this year. Gonna have to check it out now. I'll add it to my BN list. My favorite release of 2014 so far has to be Persona. What did you think of it?

[Ausjdm]

Since everyone else is doing it.. Can you guys help pick 5 from this list for the CC B&N Sale please? Last year y'all helped with some great picks. I'm automatically buying scanners. My collection I own is on the bottom incase you need to see my likes, it's a pretty broad range.

Ace in the hole
Ivan's childhood
Identification of a woman
Naked
Weekend (Godard)
Letter never sent
Branded to kill
Jules & Jim
Bigger than life
Life and death of Colonel Blimp
Black narcissus
Amarcord
Cronos
In the mood for love
Bad sleep well

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by Ausjdm

Since everyone else is doing it.. Can you guys help pick 5 from this list for the CC B&N Sale please? Last year y'all helped with some great picks. I'm automatically buying scanners. My collection I own is on the bottom incase you need to see my likes, it's a pretty broad range.

Ace in the hole
Ivan's childhood
Identification of a woman
Naked
Weekend (Godard)
Letter never sent
Branded to kill
Jules & Jim
Bigger than life
Life and death of Colonel Blimp
Black narcissus
Amarcord
Cronos
In the mood for love
Bad sleep well

Ivan's Childhood is excellent
Amarcord is quite funny but also an interesting look at growing up
In The Mood For Love is a touching look at relationships
I have bought Branded To Kill but yet to watch, looks crazy.
Naked, again not seen but is on my list, David Thewlis is amazing in this (so I have heard)

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by *DrStrangelove*

Interesting you say it's your favorite release of 2014. With so many great releases this year. Gonna have to check it out now. I'll add it to my BN list. My favorite release of 2014 so far has to be Persona. What did you think of it?

Persona is another A+ five-star film, and the Criterion Blu-ray is an incredible transfer of a black-and-white movie.

2014 is rocking out with some great Criterion releases.

Actually, 2014 is rocking out with some great Blu-ray releases from almost every studio. Twilight Time has been cranking out some great ones lately, and the last batch of Olive Films new releases was ace.

July is going to be pretty intense on my wallet...

The Time Machine (1960)
Point Blank
Southern Comfort
Caught
Under the Skin
Marty
Insomnia (1997)
Scanners
Pickpocket
Arch of Triumph
Witness for the Prosecution
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
The Other Love
Separate Tables
The Final Terror

Not to mention the three Twilight Time releases that I've already paid for. (Violent Saturday, Born Yesterday, Brannigan)

Thankfully, the Criterion titles will be 50% off at Barnes & Noble during July.

[Scottie]

I think it is both helpful and beneficial to compose a list of titles that have been confirmed or hinted at, but not released yet.

Please let me know if I am missing any.

• Avventura, L' (New 35MM Janus Restoration)
• Brood, The (MovieFanFare)
• Dolce Vita, La (MovieFanFare)
• Don't Look Now (Instagram Photo)
• Elevator To The Gallows (New Rialto Pictures Restoration)
• Garlic Is As Good As Ten Mothers (2014 New Years Newsletter)
• Harold Lloyd Box Set (Parade.Condenast)
• Hiroshima, Mon Amour (New 4K Argos Films Restoration)
• Jacques Tati Box Set (2014 New Years Newsletter)
• Midnight Cowboy (Monthly Newsletter)
• Monte Hellman Westerns Collection (Ride In The Whirlwind / The Shooting) (Monte Hellman's FaceBook / Monthly Newsletter)
• Mulholland Drive (MovieFanFare)
• Raisin In The Sun, A (2014 New Years Newsletter)
• Red Sun (2014 New Years Newsletter)
• Tenant, The (2013 New Years Newsletter)
• Time Bandits (MovieFanFare)
• Tootsie (2014 New Years Newsletter)
• Vanishing, The (Monthly Newsletter)
• Wild Child (2014 New Years Newsletter)

[Oscar Rothman]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Mulholland Drive

Time Bandits

La Dolce Vita

all coming to Criterion, according to moviefanfare.com



http://www.moviefanfare.com/latest-b...-dvd-releases/

Time Bandits!

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Ausjdm

Since everyone else is doing it.. Can you guys help pick 5 from this list for the CC B&N Sale please? Last year y'all helped with some great picks. I'm automatically buying scanners. My collection I own is on the bottom incase you need to see my likes, it's a pretty broad range.

[Show spoiler]Ace in the hole
Ivan's childhood
Identification of a woman
Naked
Weekend (Godard)
Letter never sent
Branded to kill
Jules & Jim
Bigger than life
Life and death of Colonel Blimp
Black narcissus
Amarcord
Cronos
In the mood for love
Bad sleep well

Ace in the Hole
Letter Never Sent
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Black Narcissus
Jules and Jim

Bigger Than Life, Identification of a Woman, Ivan's Childhood, In the Mood for Love, and The Bad Sleep Well are also great, but I can only pick five.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by Ausjdm

Since everyone else is doing it.. Can you guys help pick 5 from this list for the CC B&N Sale please? Last year y'all helped with some great picks. I'm automatically buying scanners. My collection I own is on the bottom incase you need to see my likes, it's a pretty broad range.

Ace in the hole
Ivan's childhood
Identification of a woman
Naked
Weekend (Godard)
Letter never sent
Branded to kill
Jules & Jim
Bigger than life
Life and death of Colonel Blimp
Black narcissus
Amarcord
Cronos
In the mood for love
Bad sleep well

Here's 4 choices for ya':

"Weekend" is amazing, but it's DEFINITELY not for everyone. I would seriously read up on it before choosing it. And I should mention that I'm Godard freak -- if my avatar didn't already make that clear.

"Jules et Jim" is Truffaut at about his most accomplished, IMO. And it's a great performance by Jeanne Moreau at the center of it all.

"Black Narcissus" is I think one of the most beautiful films ever made. It's a Powell and Pressburger movie, and whether or not you like really will depend on how you feel about their other films. But Deborah Kerr is amazing, and Jean Simmons is gorgeous and ... well, see the movie.

I put "In the Mood For Love" in my all-time Top-10, so it's obvious how I feel about this one. I think it's Wong Kar-Wai's best movie, which is saying something. Maggie Cheung has never been more radiant or captivating. And I'm telling you: It will take MONTHS for the soundtrack to leave your head. A truly gorgeous, romantic, memorable film.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Ausjdm

Since everyone else is doing it.. Can you guys help pick 5 from this list for the CC B&N Sale please? Last year y'all helped with some great picks. I'm automatically buying scanners. My collection I own is on the bottom incase you need to see my likes, it's a pretty broad range.

Ace in the hole
Ivan's childhood
Identification of a woman
Naked
Weekend (Godard)
Letter never sent
Branded to kill
Jules & Jim
Bigger than life
Life and death of Colonel Blimp
Black narcissus
Amarcord
Cronos
In the mood for love
Bad sleep well

I selected six. Branded to Kill is a deliriously terrific film, but it's oddball enough that it's a tough sell for a lot of people. I might've picked The Bad Sleep Well, but I was only picking Blu-ray choices.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

July is going to be pretty intense on my wallet...

Tell me about it. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to spend much during the B&N sale. Between the Kino Lorber Studio Classics releases and the Twin Peaks set, there won't be much left. I'm going to try to pick up The World Cinema Project and The Essential Jaqcues Demy during the sale, but I think that might have to be it.

[BAMJoe]

Is World Cinema Project worth getting?