The Criterion Collection

[pro-bassoonist]

NOTE:

Good evening everyone,

This thread is dedicated to discussing Criterion's output, not questioning certain members about their film preferences. So, I would like to kindly request that after this post we all make the effort to act like mature individuals and try to have a productive discussion. Furthermore, in case this has not been mentioned before, this is a thread that is closely monitored not only by members of Blu-ray.com, but also by different content providers.



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Pro-B

p.s.
Beta Man, please feel free to clean up the personal posts that were produced earlier today.

[Slec]

I'll be getting the Seventh Seal and Wings of Desire Saturday. Buying them from another member on this site, and I can't wait to pop them in. I only have a few Criterion movies but so far, so good!

nothing fun to chime in on the last few pages, just announcing my excitement

[SpiderBaby]

Sorry Pro-B and again especially to Beta for having to delete this stuff. Also to the wonderful content providers, without you, we are nothing. And to my mom and my dad (well my mom) for raising me better. And to my fellow posters, without you I would be talking to myself. And that would stink. For real, Sorry again Pro-B!


Okay, on topic of Criterion, sort of and to follow my last question,


Anyone watch any Paul Morrissey films other than Flesh for Franky and Blood for Dracula?

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Slec

I'll be getting the Seventh Seal and Wings of Desire Saturday. Buying them from another member on this site, and I can't wait to pop them in. I only have a few Criterion movies but so far, so good!

nothing fun to chime in on the last few pages, just announcing my excitement

Which ones do you already have? And do you like them?

[BluOrbit]

Originally Posted by Flyfisherman

Real films? I would say The Seven Samurai is one of if the the best films of all time. And no film cc can throw out there would top it. So glad that SS is finally getting the Blu release as it is the "flagship" title of the entire collection ( along with the seventh seal, Grand illusion, 8 1/2 and the 400 blows). I sure wish Criterion would get the rights from Lorber and release La Dolce Vita!

Not to be nit-picky, but if you think Seven Samurai is one of the best films of all time, you should know that the title is not "THE Seven Samurai". And Blu-ray.com needs to be aware of that too, considering that that's how it's listed in the Upcoming Pre-orders list.

[Slec]

i'm very green on Criterion, but so far so good.

Che
Monterrey Pop Collection
Monsoon Wedding
Curious Case of Benjamin Button
I'm missing another, but alas I'm not home to run over to my collection and look.

I've seen maybe a dozen and a half criterion films but haven't really been buying movies until blu-ray. Seventh Seal has always been something I've heard about and never seen anywhere, so I'm most excited about it.

[SpiderBaby]

^ Well hope ya like it.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by Izo

Gotto love terrible logic. Because there's a ton of ignorant people who go OMG SEVEN SAMURAI TEH BEST!!! That makes it true? Even though popularity has never equalled quality in movies, music, games, anything? Guess Transformers/ Dark KNight are even better.

Your post makes absolutely no sense, sorry.

[SpiderBaby]

Pro-B said stop fighting.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by Alkaline

Well, first off, slow your roll, there. Yeah, SS is obviously "up there", but someone else was seemingly asserting that critical opinion regards it as "the greatest ever". And yes, on that note, referring to any film (with a straight face at least) as best/worst ever is ludicrous at worst and cheesy at best. As far as the "pretentious" remark, I'm referring to multiple comments I've seen directed CG's way over time in this thread, not any one individual. Oh, and please do backtrack and show where I said I was "unsatisified" with Criterion's releasing SS on blu. Please.

If you actually read my post, I was asserting nothing at all. Rather, I was pointing out the indisputable: Seven Samurai is almost universally considered one of the greatest films of all-time by critics. Does that mean they're correct? No, because there is no definitive answer. But the belief of people who have seen more films than you and I and have worked in the industry should hold some substantive weight.

That being said, you might want to backtrack even further. In doing so you'll see that Flyfisherman merely stated that SS is one of the greatest films of all-time, a popular and hardly controversial opinion.

You and your crony can twist the words if you'd like and you can support CG in his seemingly endless negativity, which has been apparent for far too long now, if you feel the need to do so. That is your prerogative. However, it detracts from a thread that many enjoy due to a mutual appreciation for classic film. Today was an exciting day for those that enjoy Criterion films and films on a more general level. No need to damper it just because your friend likes to hear himself talk.

[Trogdor2010]

Originally Posted by Trogdor2010

Hello.

This is more of a technical question, I watched my copy of Gommorah last night (A masterpiece), I have watched it before, but I notice during the scene where the two boys go to the strip joint/brothel, the bright red lights showed extreme posterization. I am sensitive to posterization, and I have not notice it from my first viewing of the movie. Has anyone notice or experience it while watching Gommorah?

Hello again.

Can anyone please make a comment for those that seen Gommorah on Blu ray?

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Pro-B said stop fighting.

It wasn't an inflammatory statement--his post didn't make sense but I think it could potentially have breeded good conversation, especially in light of the titles "announced," if his post means what I think it does.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Pro-B said stop fighting.

Aweee... why not? Seriously, I love reading and responding to drama.

[jhiggy23]

A few people have mentioned Malick's first film Badlands as a title they'd like to see released. Since Malick has only made four films, with the fifth to be released later this year (potentially), it seems likely that it'll be released at some point. The fact that three of his films have already been released on blu, with two being Criterion, seems to bode well. Days of Heaven is his most beautiful but uneven film, The New World is his most maddening but ultimately rewarding, The Thin Red Line is his magnum opus, in that it represents the most effective conveyance of his cinematic ideals. Badlands is undoubtedly his most straight forward, despite providing a solid basis in his use of voice-over and nature's idealism. It is a film I've always admired and I do hope to see it on blu sooner rather than later.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Trogdor2010

Hello again.

Can anyone please make a comment for those that seen Gommorah on Blu ray?

Wish I could help and I saw your first post, but this movie is still sitting on my shelf unopened. Not really wanting to watch it. Hope someone helps ya, but I thought I respond so you know everyone isn't ignoring you.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Aweee... why not? Seriously, I love reading and responding to drama.

It is fun, but I am afraid other people run this site, so we have to follow rules.

But the hits to this thread has been insane today for some reason. I wonder why?

[Trogdor2010]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Wish I could help and I saw your first post, but this movie is still sitting on my shelf unopened. Not really wanting to watch it. Hope someone helps ya, but I thought I respond so you know everyone isn't ignoring you.

Thank you for the comforting words

I highly recommend watching Gommorah, one of the best films I'd seen in 2009 (Technically it's 2008, but released in the US in 2009). I figure this won't convince you to watch it, but I'd urge you to try it out. It tells five short stories about those living within the Camorra, one involving a young delivery boy, one a waste mangement graduate, another involving a clothing designer, a coward in debt, and a couple of wannabe gangster teens biting more than they can chew. The stories, which are seperate from each other, each could warrant a thought provoking mini television series, even if they are short stories, but what makes it so potent is it's merciless direction, which grim events can happen in seconds, not epic and long encounters or gunfights, and believable actors, giving a certain realism akin to a participatory documentary, even if it is staged. I highly recommend seeing this, but it's different from the work of Scorses, De Palma or Coppola.

[jhiggy23]

So what do people think of Antichrist being one of the titles announced? I, for one, am fervently disappointed by it taking a spot. I think that while the direction is quite effective, the movie itself is wholly repugnant and pointless. There is no true theme presented by von Trier, which leads me to believe that the sadism was much more for shock value than anything else. Of course, von Trier is an extremely polarizing director, as is the film. I would much rather have a film from some of the other major foreign polarizing directors, such as Bela Tarr or Tarkovsky.

I honestly can't imagine who would want to own Antichrist, but I'm sure there are people that do (just like with Salo and Caligula).

So...anyone excited about its release? Or, do people side with my opinion?

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Trogdor2010

Thank you for the comforting words

I highly recommend watching Gommorah, one of the best films I'd seen in 2009 (Technically it's 2008, but released in the US in 2009). I figure this won't convince you to watch it, but I'd urge you to try it out. It tells five short stories about those living within the Camorra, one involving a young delivery boy, one a waste mangement graduate, another involving a clothing designer, a coward in debt, and a couple of wannabe gangster teens biting more than they can chew. The stories, which are seperate from each other, each could warrant a thought provoking mini television series, even if they are short stories, but what makes it so potent is it's merciless direction, which grim events can happen in seconds, not epic and long encounters or gunfights, and believable actors, giving a certain realism akin to a participatory documentary, even if it is staged. I highly recommend seeing this, but it's different from the work of Scorses, De Palma or Coppola.

Yeah, I bought it to watch it. I am very picky of what I buy, so this was one of those "why did I get this" right after I bought it and thus it sits. I will get to it and hope I like it. Thanks and again I know people on here has watched it, they are just busy playing on my hit new show (inside joke). So hope somebody gets back at you soon.

[Trogdor2010]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Yeah, I bought it to watch it. I am very picky of what I buy, so this was one of those "why did I get this" right after I bought it and thus it sits. I will get to it and hope I like it. Thanks and again I know people on here has watched it, they are just busy playing on my hit new show (inside joke). So hope somebody gets back at you soon.

I won't blame you. I got a couple myself unopened (Hint: Biblical epics)