The Criterion Collection

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Thanks for the suggestions. I was leaning toward Paris, Texas anyway.

I'm anticipating a Paris, Texas-themed avatar afterwards

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Thanks for the suggestions. I was leaning toward Paris, Texas anyway.

Paris, Texas for the win. After revisiting this movie a few days ago on Blu-ray, I've decided that it's easily in my top five Criterions list.

By the way, I found Amelie on Blu-ray for $7.99 today. Score! So glad to upgrade this one at long last.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by metaridley

I've been toying with the idea of watching Purple Noon. (Granted, I'd have to rent it on DVD since Netflix evidently doesn't carry it on Blu-ray.) I've never read the Ripley book but from what I gather, this is based on it. tbh, the only reason it caught my eye is because Alain Delon is incredibly handsome and attractive circa 1960. Yes, I too can be tempted by eye candy.

Purple Noon is a great Blu-ray!

...and the lead actress in the film is quite the beauty. Especially during a close-up near the end.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by ZooTv

12 Angry Men... In my top 5 of all time.

I will probably watch that or Last Year At Marienbad after this.

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

I'm anticipating a Paris, Texas-themed avatar afterwards

We shall see, but I don't see it happening

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Paris, Texas for the win. After revisiting this movie a few days ago on Blu-ray, I've decided that it's easily in my top five Criterions list.

By the way, I found Amelie on Blu-ray for $7.99 today. Score! So glad to upgrade this one at long last.

Good to hear - excited to watch it!

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Paris, Texas for the win. After revisiting this movie a few days ago on Blu-ray, I've decided that it's easily in my top five Criterions list.

It's my very favorite Criterion... it's at the top of my list of favorite films ever, really...but I've already said that a bunch of times

[The Great Owl]

I also found The Island on Blu-ray today. This is, by far, my favorite Michael Bay movie. (Actually, it's the only Bay film that I would bother to own.)

It's too bad that Criterion released The Rock and Armageddon, but neglected Michael Bay's one remotely cerebral film by failing to pick up The Island as a title.
Criterion could do a superb job with this film. A two-disc, with The Island on disc one, and the 1970s film, The Clonus Horror, from which The Island was based. An extensive featurette on Scarlett Johannson as well.

EDIT: Of course, I know that this will never happen, but it's a fun thought.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

It's my very favorite Criterion... it's at the top of my list of favorite films ever, really...but I've already said that a bunch of times

I can see Paris, Texas moving up to my #1 spot in due time. I was so impressed with the Blu-ray, and the experience of watching this movie went above and beyond the times that I saw it on DVD.

The emotional punch at the end is majestic.

On the other hand, it's tough to imagine any movie overtaking Le Samourai and Army of Shadows. I do love Paris, Texas more with each viewing, though.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

The emotional punch at the end is majestic.

I know! The last 25 minutes are what really made the film for me the first time I saw it...it is really my favorite 25 minutes of any film, ever....yeahhh, I've already said this too, but I just love it.

[ElliesDad]

Originally Posted by James78

If you do watch The Seventh Seal, make sure you also watch this French and Saunders parody to cheer yourself up:

[Show spoiler]French and Saunders - Bergman Parody - YouTube

Priceless! Always thought my inability to appreciate this had to be due to a rather glaring gap in my capacity to appreciate true aesthetic sensibility. Could it be even remotely possible that the film has for decades been...over-rated?!?? Silence... punctuated by an enormous rolling thunderclap!

(Watched Remains of the Day last night~ still wonderful even in the after-glow of Downton Abbey. Surprised how good the 2001 Special Edition DVD looks, although I would up-grade to a Criterion release in a shot.)

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

I know! The last 25 minutes are what really made the film for me the first time I saw it...it is really my favorite 25 minutes of film, ever....yeahhh, I've already said this too

Something oddly amusing...

When Harry Dean Stanton is watching from the roof and gets into his car, the lighting and cinematography actually resemble Repo Man.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Something oddly amusing...

When Harry Dean Stanton is watching from the roof and gets into his car, the lighting and cinematography actually resemble Repo Man.

I look forward to seeing that film once it's released..

I'm about your .... I guess I mean the 20 minute scene is probably my favorite scene of a film. Probably...I'm thinking...

[P@t_Mtl]

Off night for my brain this evening, got to clear my hard drive, watching Battleship

[Hypnosifl]

Originally Posted by James78

If you do watch The Seventh Seal, make sure you also watch this French and Saunders parody to cheer yourself up:

French and Saunders - Bergman Parody - YouTube

I think the parts with the two depressed women and the spider are also parodying Bergman's "Through a Glass Darkly" and "Persona" (and speaking of Seventh Seal, let's not forget the "Death" character in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey! I think the end scene of Monty Python's Meaning of Life may also be Bergman-inspired but it's not as obvious...)

Another funny Bergman parody from SCTV (mostly based on "Persona" I think):

SCTV - Monster Thriller Horror Theater introduces: Ingmar Bergman's Whispers of the Wolf - YouTube

[Scottie]

Just finished Paris, Texas - wow, what a great film!

I tend to say this often, but this is one of my top Criterion films that I've seen to date. The acting was fantastic, the score was emotionally moving, and the storyline was full of adventure and surprise.

Before I saw the movie, I honestly thought it was going to take place in the desert for most of the film. I'm really glad that I was wrong. I think the message is the most important part of the entire film.

[Show spoiler]You cannot run away from your problems or the past. You can't numb yourself up with alcohol, run away, or let it go unnoticed. Nothing will change until you face it head on. In Travis's case, he ruined his marriage and ultimately left his son without a family. It was his responsibility to take blame for his past actions and mend the relationship with both his wife and his son. I think when he turned around to face Jane head on, that was the moment when Travis changed. He had been running away from his wrongful actions all of his life and in that instance, he decided to turn his life around. I would have loved for it to be a happier ending for the family, but by reuniting mother and son, it seems like Travis's work was done.

Overall, I would say this is a Criterion that should be in everyone's collection. Nastassja Kinski is beautiful, by the way.

[ravenus]

Re-watched the Soderbergh adaptation of Solaris on DVD last night and it's still an engrossing experience, one of the most ambitious Soderbergh projects and my favorite George Clooney performance till date. I do wish Criterion could have had a double-bill blu-ray set with this and the Tarkovsky film, since Fox themselves seem wholly uninterested in releasing this. Hell, I'd gladly fork up for a limited edition Twilight Time release of this (assuming they include the commentary track, didn't care for the other extras).

[Lordy]

Originally Posted by iScottie

After I finish Winter's Bone, what movie do you guys recommend I watch first?

12 Angry Men
Dazed And Confused
Diabolique
Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas
Last Year At Marienbad
Paris, Texas
Paths Of Glory
Shallow Grave
Sweet Smell Of Success
Third Man
Three Colors Trilogy
Videodrome

This (it's soooo good!):

[Scottie]

Watching The Third Man now

[Lordy]

Originally Posted by ravenus

Re-watched the Soderbergh adaptation of Solaris on DVD last night and it's still an engrossing experience, one of the most ambitious Soderbergh projects and my favorite George Clooney performance till date. I do wish Criterion could have had a double-bill blu-ray set with this and the Tarkovsky film, since Fox themselves seem wholly uninterested in releasing this. Hell, I'd gladly fork up for a limited edition Twilight Time release of this (assuming they include the commentary track, didn't care for the other extras).

Hear-Hear!! Amen to that!!

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by ravenus

Re-watched the Soderbergh adaptation of Solaris on DVD last night and it's still an engrossing experience, one of the most ambitious Soderbergh projects and my favorite George Clooney performance till date. I do wish Criterion could have had a double-bill blu-ray set with this and the Tarkovsky film, since Fox themselves seem wholly uninterested in releasing this. Hell, I'd gladly fork up for a limited edition Twilight Time release of this (assuming they include the commentary track, didn't care for the other extras).

Love The Tarkovsky classic, and really like the Soderbergh version (just saw Side Effects so I'm on a Soderbergh high, the first must see of 2013)

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by James78

If you do watch The Seventh Seal, make sure you also watch this French and Saunders parody to cheer yourself up:

French and Saunders - Bergman Parody - YouTube

LOL, that was quite brilliant. They even got the shot compositions and the framing of the actors spot on.