The Criterion Collection

[Benchman]

If the Malick sale is the only sale, it will be pretty disappointing. Criterion just tweeted about something special on monday though?

[Benchman]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

"Ok, if you already own both films: RT our initial sale announcement tweet and we'll give one of you something special on Monday."

My bad

[ry35an]

Watched about 30 mins of The Seventh Seal last night. Now I know what they mean by "Glorious Black and White". Frickin awesome.

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by Banned User

Most people just refer to all of those particular movies as 'Val Lewtons' Since he had so much to do with the creation, production and end result of those movies. Its just as much the producers movie, if not more so, then the director, cinematographer, editor, writer etc..Especially when you are talking about Lewton who had his hands in every level of production, but I get your point.

Seeing as Martin Scorsese is a huge film preservationist and given his confessed love for the Lewton movies. It would be awesome to see some of those movies in HD along with the Martin Scorsese narrated 'Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows' documentary. I think Warner Brothers owns the rights though.

What Banned User said

The association between Lewton and these films (over the directors, etc) has been furthered by the studies, especially with the release of the Val Lewton collection on DVD and the documentary with Scorsese. Obviously the director's should get credit for the films, but this is one case where the producer is incredibly important.

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by Brad1963

I'm going with Paul Schrader's CAT PEOPLE; It fits the criteria of what Criterion releases. It is quirky and has cult following, they have a good working relationship with Schrader and they release quite a few Universal titles. Kinski turns into a panther and wears a slip that is like the one in the drawing

If they liked Schrader so darn why-dontcha-marry-him much, they would've re-released Taxi Driver as well. They DIDN'T. In point of fact, they couldn't--Sony's not letting it go.
For the same reason, Universal's not letting their once-briefly-popular early-80's horror film go, either, and MGM aside, it's pretty rare that Criterion can crowbar any movie away from its franchise-greedy studio.

Slips aside, I'm joining the poster who remembered "Most Dangerous Game", and wonder whether Island of Lost Souls fell far enough into pre-Code public domain for Criterion to attempt a rescue.
It's never had any kind of home-theater release at all that I know of, and THAT has Criterion Written All Over It.
And if it is Natassja....good lordy, Criterion, you LIKED that mess???

(Seriously--Remember when everyone thought Kiss Me Deadly's suitcase was going to be Pulp Fiction, just because, well, it had to be?
That was sort of annoying. So is this. )

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by giannirenna

they are still a couple hundred off, so I think it might be a couple days.

I just checked their feed and they are almost at 40k. Last checked a few minutes ago it was 39842. They may hit it within the hour. Unfortunately, I do not see another sale happening, but who knows.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

The Hunger > Cat People. No contest.

The Hunger > a lot of stuff.

[ccfixx]

"Macho Man" Randy Savage died.

Randy Poffo's death is more important right now than any Criterion-related stuff or any of that "end of the world zombie apocalypse" stuff.

[Guitar Joe]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

50% off Days of Heaven and The Thin Red Line.

Promo code NATURE.

Thru 5/22 or while supplies last.

From a banner on the Criterion site.

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Not a bad sale for those who don't own those already.

Just yesterday I was thinking about the Malick and Kubrick movies I don't have on blu yet. I just ordered Days Of Heaven.

[Guitar Joe]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

"Macho Man" Randy Savage died.

Randy Poffo's death is more important right now than any Criterion-related stuff or any of that "end of the world zombie apocalypse" stuff.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

"Macho Man" Randy Savage died.

Randy Poffo's death is more important right now than any Criterion-related stuff or any of that "end of the world zombie apocalypse" stuff.

Oooooooh YYYyeeeaaaaahhhh ???????

[dwane5]

wow made in USA is now 10.99 on dvd (not blu).

hard to pass up especially with my prime,

http://www.amazon.com/Made-U-S-Crite...5946154&sr=1-1

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

"Macho Man" Randy Savage died.

Randy Poffo's death is more important right now than any Criterion-related stuff or any of that "end of the world zombie apocalypse" stuff.

My fav wrestler of all time. Best interviews ever. The endings to these 2 are funny:

YouTube - ‪Macho Man on coke‬‏

YouTube - ‪machoman randy savage on cocaine‬‏

[giannirenna]

Wow, I just watched Days of Heaven and For All Mankind tonight. Days of Heaven was shot beautifully and For All Mankind was just captivating.

[Zen_Amako]

I watched The Great Dictator tonight, but unfortunately, I didn't like it. I loved Modern Times, but this was so long, meandering and self-indulgent. It did have its moments, but I doubt I'll ever watch it again. Not a good blind buy.

[Zen_Amako]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

Wasn't Cat People (Schrader) a HD DVD release? I think I might've bought it for $3 somewhere but sold it ages ago. Only really watched it for Natassja Kinski.

Yes, it was released on HD DVD. I still own it. I'm jealous of all the people who bought their HD DVDs for $3 a piece. I paid at least $25-$30 for each of mine during the format war. It's one reason I'm not in a hurry to buy them again on BD.

[oyboe]

Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

I watched The Great Dictator tonight, but unfortunately, I didn't like it. I loved Modern Times, but this was so long, meandering and self-indulgent. It did have its moments, but I doubt I'll ever watch it again. Not a good blind buy.

Sent you a pm

[painted_klown]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

If I had my dream company, all extras would be on a second disc whilst the film disc would maintain the highest possible bitrate and would also have full lossless original intended audio with commentaries/isolated scores where appropriate.

I SOOOO wish this was the case...and to go along with that, I wish studios would release two separate editions. A single disc edition with only the movie, and a two disc edition with the movie on one disc and the features on another...then price them accordingly. This is starting to be done some now. A trend I LOVE as I do not care at all about bonus content. Just give me the movie with the best presentation possible.

[Andrewtst]

Just finish watch White Material - The Criterion Collection edition, half hour ago.

Gorgeous transfer! Just love the great cinematography by Yves Cape. Another masterpiece film by Claire Denis. The film is beautifully lensed and terrifically acted.

Synopsis: This film talk about a woman (act by Isabelle Huppert) that insist and refuse to face the truth, stubborn stay by ignoring what is actually happen outside....

• Movie - 5 Star
• PQ - 5 Star
• AQ - 5 Star
• Extras - 3.5 Star.

The extras is not much, it only cover of:
- 3 Interviews with Director - Claire Denis, Actress - Isabelle Huppert, and also Actor - Isaach de Bankole.
- A deleted scene.
- Short documentary by Claire Denis itself during film's premiere at the 2010 Ecrans Noirs Film Festival in Cameroon where the film itself took place... sadly the premiere is not well success due to technical issue at Cameroon.
- Theatrical Trailer.

Well recommended. 5 star in overall.

** Kindly noted they is a male frontal scene (act by Nicolas Duvauchelle) in this film, no sex, just frontal... beware when watching with kids.

[Monty70]

Finished watching Pale Flower and I loved It! The cinematography was beautifully done, and the story was very interesting. The use of scope was perfect for the gaming scenes with long groups of players seated on the floor. Takemitsu's scores are always unique, but I think this may be his best.

A "cool, seductive jewel" indeed.