The Criterion Collection

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Dosto

Oh boy, Antonioni again.

It's only his 2nd blu-ray from Criterion. It isn't like they are releasing his films like Malle or something. But with that said, still looking for more releases with balls.

[Tom Hiddleston]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Looks like another batch of Criterions/Januses are leaving Netflix streaming on 7/22/11 (next Friday). The Battle of Algiers, The Wages of Fear, Tokyo Story, Earrings of Madame..., Fanny and Alexander, Mishima, Pandora's Box, and Playtime, to name a few. There probably are more.

Thanks for the warning. I'll need to watch those ASAP. I can't say that I'm sorry about canceling my netflix subscription.

[ForEver Blu]

I 'm new to the Criterion blu-ray party, bought Broadcast News, Blow Out and Fish Tank. When Amazon had that great sale a while back.


Prior to that, Sporloos was the only one I owned.

Plan to get a few more from B&N.com, they have a nice sale right now.

[andyman1970]

Originally Posted by rockinrick

This thread is quite long so I might have missed it if somebody already metioned that Barnes & Noble is having a 50% off Criterion sale this week. I got 60% because I have their member discount card. I bought "Blow Out", Kiss Me Deadly", and "Charade". All for $18.00 I'm going back today for more

Actually you got 10% off the price after the 50% off. You, like myself paid approx. $18.00 per title. That would be reg price $39.99 minus 10% = $19.99 then 10% off that would be -$1.99 making them $18.00. 60% off would have made them $15.99. But it's still a good deal and the sale last until Aug 1, 2011 so still time to pick up some great titltes with great transfers. I still have a few tiles I want to get while it last.

[Benchman]

Dvdbeaver has the High and Low and Life During Wartime reviews up!

[bigshot]

Island of Lost Souls! Hooray! ARE WE NOT MEN?

[oildude]

Originally Posted by WhoIsTylerDurden

I don't find Salo to be a bad film, but it is very difficult for me to get through. I guess that was kind of the point. It's something that everyone should watch once, but I don't see myself every sitting through it again.

Um.....no, it is definitely not something everyone should watch, even once. Kidnapped youths subjected to pedophilia, rape, sh*t eating, torture, and graphic murder by branding, scalping, cutting out eyeballs and tongues, all with a sense of voyeuristic glee and eroticism. No matter how often some people may try to justify it as art, or an important film, or a distrurbing in-you-face view of the horrors of absolute power, or a morality tale, or a warning, or however they try to wrap it into a meaningful package, Salo is one of the most loathsome and disturbing things ever committed to film. Once seen, it cannot be un-seen. It is basically snuff-film lite for the arthouse crowd.

But, hey, to each his own. If the film appeals because it is what it is and some feel the director bravely pushed the boundaries with it and therefore it has value, then by all means watch it.

What continues to baffle me is Criterion's reasons for upgrading some films ahead of others. We get Salo ahead of so many incredible movies waiting for upgrades....the Soviet Union films, the Hitchcocks, the Bergmans, Le Samourai, Picnic at Hanging Rock, etc. etc.

Ok, off my soap box....for now.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by oildude

and graphic murder by branding, scalping, cutting out eyeballs and tongues, all with a sense of voyeuristic glee and eroticism.

I don't know about everyone else, but that sounds like a f'n movie.

violence and eroticism will always be linked in art (well all of history actually), more-so in film. You should check out Jean Rollin's vampire films (no sh*t eating that I can think of). Most are on Netflix instant, and my fav "Requiem for a Vampire". "Fascination", while not being on Netflix, you should try to find that one too.

[BluPat]

'Island of Lost Souls' I will be getting! I have never seen it but I love classic horror. 'Four Feathers' sounds good as well. I LOVE the cover on 'Kuroneko'.

I was hoping for some Hitchcock on Blu, atleast one of the Rock Hudson dramas Criterion has released DVD's of, etc. Maybe next time.

[Yankees0222]

Originally Posted by oildude

Um.....no, it is definitely not something everyone should watch, even once. Kidnapped youths subjected to pedophilia, rape, sh*t eating, torture, and graphic murder by branding, scalping, cutting out eyeballs and tongues, all with a sense of voyeuristic glee and eroticism. No matter how often some people may try to justify it as art, or an important film, or a distrurbing in-you-face view of the horrors of absolute power, or a morality tale, or a warning, or however they try to wrap it into a meaningful package, Salo is one of the most loathsome and disturbing things ever committed to film. Once seen, it cannot be un-seen. It is basically snuff-film lite for the arthouse crowd.

But, hey, to each his own. If the film appeals because it is what it is and some feel the director bravely pushed the boundaries with it and therefore it has value, then by all means watch it.

What continues to baffle me is Criterion's reasons for updating some films ahead of others. We get Salo ahead of so many incredible movies....the Soviet Union films, the Hitchcocks, the Bergmans, Le Samourai, Picnic at Hanging Rock, etc. etc.

Ok, off my soap box....for now.

Do you not think the fact that Salo is one of the most talked about/Debated films in film history makes it an important film in and of itself? Whether or not you deem the film to be repulsive or unwatchable is not really the point here. In an age where 95% of films being released are instantly forgetable, I think theres something to be said for a movie that makes people talk...... But maybe thats just me trying to justify this films worth

And I am a HUGE Bergman fan (I own every movie of his that criterion has released thus far) but I think Blu Ray releases of Salo and Bergman films can coexist and this is coming from someone who is impatiently waiting for an upgrade of The Virgin Spring....! (hmmmmm..... maybe I just have something for arthouse rape/torture movies *shrugs*)

[oildude]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

I don't know about everyone else, but that sounds like a f'n movie.

violence and eroticism will always be linked in art (well all of history actually), more-so in film. You should check out Jean Rollin's vampire films (no sh*t eating that I can think of). Most are on Netflix instant, and my fav "Requiem for a Vampire". "Fascination", while not being on Netflix, you should try to find that one too.

Ha! I knew this would draw out SB.

Yes, I agree vampires and violent eroticism go together like.....how did the Married With Children theme go - like a horse and carriage.

Sh*t eating.......not so much.

[oildude]

Originally Posted by Yankees0222

And I am a HUGE Bergman fan (I own every movie of his that criterion has released thus far) but I think Blu Ray releases of Salo and Bergman films can coexist and this is coming from someone who is impatiently waiting for an upgrade of The Virgin Spring....! (hmmmmm..... maybe I just have something for arthouse rape/torture movies *shrugs*)

Sure they can coexist in the collection, but not at the rate of two or three blu upgrades a month

[SolidBlu]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

I love the Island of Lost Souls cover art!

wow! when is this?

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Dosto

...but I surely don't wanna see people eat their feces in HD.

Wait a minute...it's their own?

Well that's just gross.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by oildude

Ha! I knew this would draw out SB.

Yes, I agree vampires and violent eroticism go together like.....how did the Married With Children theme go - like a horse and carriage.

Sh*t eating.......not so much.

But Rollin's films are girl on girl vampire action. Like the later Hammer films but turned up on the nudity and violence. Jean Rollin is so underrated.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by SolidBlu

wow! when is this?

I think it comes out this year.

[SolidBlu]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Here we go. October 2011 Predictions:
Bitter Rice new
Kuroneko new
The Four Feathers new
Band of Outsiders upgrade
Kwaidan upgrade
The Bicycle Thieves upgrade

Originally Posted by Brad1963

I'm guessing these will be October Titles:
Kuroneko (BD and DVD)
Island of Lost Souls (BD and DVD)
Y Tu Mama Tambien (BD and DVD)
Wild Strawberries (BD upgrade)

Random catalog title guess: Naked Lunch (BD upgrade)

I'm guessing these for November:

Four Feathers (1939) (BD and DVD)
Trois Coleurs trilogy (BD and DVD)
City Lights (BD and DVD)

Random catalog title guesses: Ace in the Hole (BD upgrade); In the Mood for Love (BD upgrade)

wow! i am up for The Bicycle Thieves, Kwaidan, Island of Lost Souls, Y Tu Mama Tambien, Wild Strawberries, In the Mood for Love and City Lights time to save up

Haven't heard Kuroneko, is it good?

[SolidBlu]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

I think it comes out this year.

thanks buddy can't wait

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by SolidBlu

thanks buddy can't wait

Okay your nice, so I'll tell you, it comes out October 25th. Oh and ShellOilJunior's post was fake announcements (he does it every month).

Here is this forum's link to the street dates of the real announced titles from today:

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6873

[SolidBlu]

got the following from B&N sale
FEAR & LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS
WHITE MATERIAL
SMILES OF A SUMMER NIGHT
SOMETHING WILD
PALE FLOWER
KISS ME DEADLY
THE MAKIORA SISTERS
LEON MORIN, PRIEST (pre-order)