The Criterion Collection

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by jacobsever

I'd consider myself part of the younger generation (being 23), and I totally agree. While I love foreign, black & white, and pre-1970's films...the girl I've recently starting hanging out with refuses to watch any of them with me. She doesn't want to have to "read the movie" with subtitles. So frustrating that she won't even try to watch one with me.

Don't be frustrated Jacob, to her it's not convenient. Frankly, the younger generation, under 25 (Sorry CG), needs everything put on a plate for them. Like JELLO said many years ago; "Give me Convenience, or Give me Death" I guess he knew a lot about people.

BTW, why are people even commenting on that woman from you-tube?? Why do we care?? Someone please inform me as my patience is showing....

[octagon]

Originally Posted by jcs913

BTW, why are people even commenting on that woman from you-tube?? Why do we care?? Someone please inform me as my patience is showing....

We're aproximately thirty-six hours from spending an entire day saying absolutely nothing of substance about announcements that haven't even been made.

Right now we're just working the speed-bag to stay loose.

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by octagon

We're aproximately thirty-six hours from spending an entire day saying absolutely nothing of substance about announcements that haven't even been made.

Right now we're just working the speed-bag to stay loose.

I see, but the problem with that is that you guys will spend another 36 hours complaining about how the covers don't look that great. Then talk about how that may lead to the fact that you will reluctantly still buy the release, but won't be happy because the cover art doesn't look cool....

[stobbart]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

On a Criterion food-related note, thanks to Secret of the Grain I've been enjoying couscous every so often. Mmm delicious

Now to try some of the foods from Still Walking. . .

I usually try and drink Asahi or some sake when watching Asian films

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by buffetfroid

Thanks, professor!

You are welcome. But remember, that is my essentials, everything from image manipulation to music incorporation in film. Hope instead of people mocking or calling one names, they can come up with their own essentials, instead of copying a lists of critic's favs or what Criterion has released on blu-ray.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by stobbart

I usually try and drink Asahi or some sake when watching Asian films

When I watch Seven Samurai I get hungry for rice and thirsty for sake. When I watch Lawrence of Arabia I crave lemonade.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

When I watch Seven Samurai I get hungry for rice and thirsty for sake. When I watch Lawrence of Arabia I crave lemonade.

What about when you watch Salo?

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

What about when you watch Salo?

Depending on the menu, I usually choose #2 value meal.

CC

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Depending on the menu, I usually choose #2 value meal.

CC

and you substitute the drink for a chocolate shake, right??

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

What about when you watch Salo?

I've only seen the trailer for Salo. I can't imagine watching the entire film. There are some images I just don't want seared into my brain

[rock, stone]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

You are welcome. But remember, that is my essentials, everything from image manipulation to music incorporation in film. Hope instead of people mocking or calling one names, they can come up with their own essentials, instead of copying a lists of critic's favs or what Criterion has released on blu-ray.

*Rolls eyes*

*Breaks eyes*

*Wanders away from thread again*

[octagon]

Originally Posted by jcs913

I see, but the problem with that is that you guys will spend another 36 hours complaining about how the covers don't look that great. Then talk about how that may lead to the fact that you will reluctantly still buy the release, but won't be happy because the cover art doesn't look cool....

Hence the need to stay loose.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by rock, stone

*Rolls eyes*

*Breaks eyes*

*Wanders away from thread again*

Oh, I forgot about those to. Rolling eyes is much more intelligent than having a counter-opinion to my film taste. It's the same use of calling something "pretentious" when one can just walk away from that said film. You want your voice to be heard, so what are your essentials of film history? Or are you just cool by "rolls eyes" and leave? That should totally K.O. my discussion.

[RetroGamer]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Depending on the menu, I usually choose #2 value meal.

CC

I tried not to laugh at this... I really did. I failed...

[ShellOilJunior]

Truffaut's The Soft Skin has a new Janus print. It's only a matter of time...

http://www.criterion.com/current/posts

[BasicGreatGuy]

Just got done watching "Still Walking." A very thought provoking film. The storyline, while not original, was well written, in my opinion. While I was not surprised by the ending, I found myself hoping I was wrong.

For many families, dysfunction is a universal language.

[capnnarcolepsy]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I've only seen the trailer for Salo. I can't imagine watching the entire film. There are some images I just don't want seared into my brain

You should just watch it. It's not as bad as people make it out to be.

[stobbart]

For those of you that are interested in good films that are not Criterion, you should check out Echoes of the Rainbow

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Echoe...Blu-ray/16221/

It is one of those films that I feel should be given the Criterion treatment but prolly never will due to licensing

And though I own Salo, I would much rather read the book, which I also own. All the best parts didn't make it into the film

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by capnnarcolepsy

You should just watch it. It's not as bad as people make it out to be.

Compared to being run over by a train, it isn't. But, I would rather avoid that cinematic train-wreck just the same.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Truffaut's The Soft Skin has a new Janus print. It's only a matter of time...

http://www.criterion.com/current/posts

a year or so. With a couple of Chabrol, Godard's Weekend, and MAYBE Rivette (don't hold me to that), that is way more than enough for the New Wave output this year (not even counting blu upgrades to Godard and Truffaut films). Plus going by Dillinger, Vivre sa vie, House, etc it will take about a year. Can't wait to own it though.