The Criterion Collection

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

OK, no problem, iScottie. I asked because I know you always create official threads, but I could not find one. (Sometimes the search system does not pull out all threads).

Pro-B

The search function can certainly be difficult.

What other reviews can we expect to see soon?

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by iScottie

What other reviews can we expect to see soon?

1. Le Gang
2. Faust (MOC)
3. Borsalino & Co
4. Chaplin Mutual Comedies
5. All That Jazz
6. Sullivan's Travels
+ Herzog Region B releases.

And a lot more planned...

Pro-B

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Coen

Ordered Days of Heaven and 3 Women from Best Buy. I was going to get them at B & N in November but happy I don't have to wait now. Both are blind buys.

Boy oh boy, are you in for a treat.

If you admire Malick and his directing style, you will, without a doubt, enjoy Days of Heaven. It's a great debut film from the great director. 3 Women, as I've stated before, is my personal favorite Robert Altman film. It's nothing like I've ever seen before and will likely ever see again. It's equally beautiful, haunting, psychological, and tragic.

Enjoy the films!

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

any other opinions on the other Doinel films? thinking about picking them up.

of course, I know that none are the equivalent of The 400 Blows, but they seem like they might be fun.

I actually think that Stolen Kisses does give The 400 Blows a run for its money. Depending on the day of the week it might even be my favourite film.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by *DrStrangelove*

I just recently really started getting into Otis Redding so I'm intrigued to pick up The Monterey Pop Festival. Any thoughts on the set? Seems like a good price from Best Buy.

It's one of the best Criterion releases I've had the pleasure of viewing.

[JJJ225]

Oh my God I want this now! I typically wait til the B&N sale for all my Criterion purchases, but I may have to splurge on this one early!

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

PACKAGING SHOTS:



Our review will be up shortly.







Thank you and have a great week everyone

Pro-B

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by adamhopelies

I actually think that Stolen Kisses does give The 400 Blows a run for its money. Depending on the day of the week it might even be my favourite film.

Thanks, Adam! I had done some extremely light research on the other films prior to revisiting The 400 Blows. I wasn't too sold on the thought of the sequel films (if they can truly be called that.)

Doing the same research now and coming at it from a different POV - after being wowed by T4B, this little set seems very enticing. Seems like it can be had for a very reasonable price, too.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

Thanks, Adam! I had done some extremely light research on the other films prior to revisiting The 400 Blows. I wasn't too sold on the thought of the sequel films (if they can truly be called that.)

Doing the same research now and coming at it from a different POV - after being wowed by T4B, this little set seems very enticing. Seems like it can be had for a very reasonable price, too.

Just a heads-up that all of the Antoine Doinel films are available on Hulu.

It seems like the route to go if you're unsure about blind buying.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Just a heads-up that all of the Antoine Doinel films are available on Hulu.

It seems like the route to go if you're unsure about blind buying.

Thanks, Scottie. These seem like pretty light fare and so far what I have read is that the DVD transfers are pretty good. 3 films (not counting T4B,) a short, and nearly a page long listing of bonus features... I'm in on this one! I'll bide my time though and wait for a ridiculous deal. Who knows? In the meantime, maybe they'll announce that it is coming to blu-ray.

I had some issues with Hulu and since my public library is seemingly one step below Criterion's closet, I stuck w/ Netflix. They don't, however, have any of the Doinel films.. or maybe 1.

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

Thanks, Scottie. These seem like pretty light fare and so far what I have read is that the DVD transfers are pretty good. 3 films (not counting T4B,) a short, and nearly a page long listing of bonus features... I'm in on this one! I'll bide my time though and wait for a ridiculous deal. Who knows? In the meantime, maybe they'll announce that it is coming to blu-ray.

I had some issues with Hulu and since my public library is seemingly one step below Criterion's closet, I stuck w/ Netflix. They don't, however, have any of the Doinel films.. or maybe 1.

The box-set is amongst my favourite home video releases. The extra material is extensive, and it acts as pretty much the finest on-disc celebration of Truffaut as there is.

[Rich Pure Doom]

I just picked up World On A Wire from a used movie shop at a great price but I've never seen it before. What is everyone's thoughts and opinions on this release?

[jrsl76]

Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

I noticed Love Streams was on sale today @ Amazon for $19.99 but now the price has jumped back to normal. Did BBY remove this from their sale or what happened?

It is still in the BB sale, so hopefully the price will re-adjust to 19.99.

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by jrsl76

It is still in the BB sale, so hopefully the price will re-adjust to 19.99.

It'd back-ordered at Best Buy, so that's probably why Amazon isn't price-matching.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

Back in stock now. Hopefully Amazon will price match. One of my most anticipated titles recently.

Are the people who are always waiting for Amazon to price match Best Buy all Prime members? I can't think of another reason not to just order it from Best Buy.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by KrugerIndustrial

Not a Prime member, just a Non-US Citizen.

Ah! And Best Buy doesn't ship where you live but Amazon does I'm guessing?

[jrsl76]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

Are the people who are always waiting for Amazon to price match Best Buy all Prime members? I can't think of another reason not to just order it from Best Buy.

I am a Prime member. I would order from Best Buy, but since I already ordered Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down and Y Tu Mama from Amazon, it would put the price from BB as $25 shipped so I'm hoping for the price to readjust at Amazon.

[ultlife2013]

Originally Posted by jrsl76

I am a Prime member. I would order from Best Buy, but since I already ordered Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down and Y Tu Mama from Amazon, it would put the price from BB as $25 shipped so I'm hoping for the price to readjust at Amazon.

There's a criterion sale thread as well.

[myka22]

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

I just picked up World On A Wire from a used movie shop at a great price but I've never seen it before. What is everyone's thoughts and opinions on this release?

I love it. The first 15 minutes are a bit odd and slow moving, but then it picks up and maintains a pretty solid pace. Its broken into two parts, I wouldn't recommend trying to watch the whole thing in one sitting.

[Iamspartacus]

Just bought Last Temptation of Christ, Kiss Me Deadly, Broadcast News, Love Streams, Y Tu Mama Tambien. I welcome any positive or negative comments.

[Scottie]

I just finished watching Criterion's release of Y tu mamá también and this is one fantastic release from the studio.

I started the night off watching Carlos Cuarón's short, You Owe Me One, a hilarious little short where everyone seems to be doing something behind the other person's back before following it up with my third watch of Y tu mamá también this year.

I wish I could accurately put into words how much I admire this film but I just can't...it's beautiful, tragic, and blends personal and political issues in such a way that nothing seems over the top or redundant.

To make a long story short, this should be in everyone's collection.