The Criterion Collection

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Coen

Watched Sweet Smell of Success last night and absolutely loved it, especially impressed with Burt Lancaster. Can anyone recommend more Lancaster films that are available on blu ray? I think the only other ones I've seen are Elmer Gantry and Field of Dreams. What are your thoughts on The Leopard?

The Leopard is terrific. I still need to upgrade to the Blu, though.

Others on Blu-ray (or announced as forthcoming):

Elmer Gantry
From Here to Eternity
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
1900
The Professionals
Run Silent, Run Deep
The Scalphunters
Separate Tables
The Swimmer
The Train
Twilight's Last Gleaming
The Unforgiven
Vera Cruz
The Young Savages
Zulu Dawn

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Also Criterion's LD release was the last home video version to have the accurate audio soundtrack before the DVD etc created the 5.1 mix. It would be cool to have the original mono mix of the film as an option.

According to the database listing here, the MGM Blu-ray of Carrie has the original mono track as an option.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Brent L.

Every now and then I look up OOP titles that I own on eBay just to see what they are doing. Will the price for The Third Man ever stop going up or dip at all? What is the story on what happened with that title exactly? How copies of it supposedly were even printed? Man, I'm so glad I bought it on day one.

It went OOP because Criterion lost the rights to it. It ended up in StudioCanal's catalog, and Lionsgate has the exclusive North American rights to that catalog (except for titles that Criterion still has existing contracts for, and other random exceptions). The Lionsgate "StudioCanal Collection" Blu-ray release is still in print.

No one knows how many copies Criterion pressed before it went OOP. Criterion has never (to my knowledge) released press-run figures for any of their releases, LD, DVD, or BD.

[Ausjdm]

Just saw Naked last night. Highly recommend if you like dark comedy. I don't fully get the purpose of the movie as a whole but I do know, David Thewlis should of been a oscar nominee with his role he played the hell out of it! Anti-hero, sarcastic, nut job, runs from his problems... A great blind buy during the B&N sale!

[JeffTheMovieGuy]

What is everyone's thoughts on Che?

I've only seen a few minutes of it on IFC a long time ago.

Isn't it two halves with each part showing a different side of Che Guevara?

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by jw007

I watched Like Someone in Love last night and I nearly fell asleep about half-way through. I'm a big Kiarostami fan but I probably should have watched this fully awake to notice the subtle nuances and elements in the film. I think it was a beautiful story and I love his "less is more" approach, but I'm not sure I can recommend this as a blind-buy. Forget the hideous cover art though, the movie itself is stunning in terms of picture and sound quality. Does anyone else like this movie?

I agree. It was a beautiful story that, after the first 30 minutes, goes absolutely nowhere.

Originally Posted by EPlay

I saw this theatrically only and found it quite interesting.

[Show spoiler]It has those extended moments when you think something major is about to happen, but it doesn't.

But one aspect of this film absolutely broke my heart and I don't think I could watch it again.

[Show spoiler]The entire subplot about the grandmother just made me dislike Akiko so much. I think it particularly affected me because it reminded me of my mother talking to me in Japanese.

I, too, loved the scene

[Show spoiler]where she is listening to the voice messages from her grandmother. choreographed along with the neon lit Tokyo night.. it was heartbreaking

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Originally Posted by EPlay

The only other film I've seen by Kiarostami is "Certified Copy" at HIFF and my initial reaction wasn't very positive. However, after realizing the different interpretations people draw from the film, it made it much more intriguing and something I'll watch again one day.

For me, this film falls into the category of "don't bother looking deeper because there is nothing there." I am baffled at how a film could start so wonderfully (I mean, I LOVED the first 30 minutes) and fall off so terribly to the point where I'd give it a thumbs down.

[bwdowiak]

about the blu stickers...

I peel them off of the cellophane wrapper (they come off really easily) and carefully apply them to the case. I've bought maybe 2 or 3 CC titles in 'like new' condition, so they didn't have them (obviously) and 2 or 3 new ones that I ordered online didn't come with one either. Bummer.

I don't know... they look slick. Considering the number of people here who have said that they either keep them or apply them, I don't think that it's too "crazy."

[welcometothepartypal]

I watched Cronos last. I liked it but not as much as Devils Back Bone or Pan's L. What do you guys think the ending meant?

[Show spoiler]When he was lying in bed.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by JeffTheMovieGuy

What is everyone's thoughts on Che?

I've only seen a few minutes of it on IFC a long time ago.

Isn't it two halves with each part showing a different side of Che Guevara?

No. Part 1 is about Cuba, part 2 is about Bolivia. I think it's an extremely well-made film, even if it's not quite as exciting as I expected. I also think it's reasonably unbiased, which is essential for such a controversial figure.

That being said, I think Carlos is a far better movie in the same vein. That movie is phenomenal.

[RandyK]

Originally Posted by jayembee

Well, it's not like it won't be welcome. I haven't seen MGM's Blu-ray releases, but I'm given to understand they leave something to be desired. On the other hand, people might be surprised to learn that Criterion's LD editions were 1.33:1 (albeit open matte) even while being a "Director Approved Edition" (DePalma wanted it that way).

I agree that it'd be more than welcome. But, my response was about the people that think everything Criterion posts pictures of must be getting a release when that is simply ridiculous. I've only been following Criterion for a little over a year and a half and even I recognize this.

Would I love to see it? Absolutely. Do I see them releasing it? Not at all. Would I eat my words if they did? You betcha.

[ijustblumyself]

Just watched Faces for the first time.
I don't think I've ever seen anything like it. A truly unique and harrowing film filled with so many unforgettable moments and interactions.
Definitely don't regret buying the John Cassavetes set.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

about the blu stickers...

I peel them off of the cellophane wrapper (they come off really easily) and carefully apply them to the case. I've bought maybe 2 or 3 CC titles in 'like new' condition, so they didn't have them (obviously) and 2 or 3 new ones that I ordered online didn't come with one either. Bummer.

I don't know... they look slick. Considering the number of people here who have said that they either keep them or apply them, I don't think that it's too "crazy."

I find the stickers don't peel that easily from the cellophane, so I just cut around the sticker, and stick it in the case (DigiPack) or slip it under the plastic on the front cover of the case.

On the other hand, the "MGM 90th Anniversary" stickers that have come on some Twilight Time titles do peel easily, and I stick those to the front covers. I suppose I should try again with the Criterions.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by jayembee

I find the stickers don't peel that easily from the cellophane, so I just cut around the sticker, and stick it in the case (DigiPack) or slip it under the plastic on the front cover of the case.

On the other hand, the "MGM 90th Anniversary" stickers that have come on some Twilight Time titles do peel easily, and I stick those to the front covers. I suppose I should try again with the Criterions.

take the cellophane off first. and use a hair dryer. if you can get the tiniest part up and off the cellophane, the rest should come off pretty easily!

[Polaroid]

Ahh loving Nectar - just gave me £15 in points, got myself Sansho on Blu

[Akijama]

Criterion is trying to acquire Pan's Labyrinth from Warner.

http://collider.com/guillermo-del-to...nth-criterion/

“You know we definitely have had that conversation with Criterion. They found a really good response to Devil’s Backbone and Cronos. It’s all in the hands of them being able to strike a deal with New Line and Warners for the film, but I would love nothing more than having that. That would complete the Spanish-language trilogy so far (laughs).”

[RandyK]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Criterion is trying to acquire Pan's Labyrinth from Warner.

http://collider.com/guillermo-del-to...nth-criterion/

Would gladly double dip.

[Namuhana]

Yes, I would love for Pan's Labyrinth to be included in the collection! It was my introduction to del Toro and it's right up there with The Devil's Backbone as my favorite.

[LPMA]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Criterion is trying to acquire Pan's Labyrinth from Warner.

http://collider.com/guillermo-del-to...nth-criterion/

You have me to thank for that one, I just upgraded to blu.

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Criterion is trying to acquire Pan's Labyrinth from Warner.

http://collider.com/guillermo-del-to...nth-criterion/

Would be great to see this film, loved the adult fairy tales themes, and the focus on a child dealing with war.

Bautiful and tragic, not as good as Devils Backbone but its real close.

I am excited about his new 'small' black and white film :P hopefully will be be back to his roots and avoiding the cliches of the big hollywood films :P

Omg forgot about Crimson peak!

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Criterion is trying to acquire Pan's Labyrinth from Warner.

http://collider.com/guillermo-del-to...nth-criterion/

Originally Posted by LPMA

You have me to thank for that one, I just upgraded to blu.

Good man.