The Criterion Collection

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Stop taking pics and ship it to us already!

Well, at least, we're getting the blu-ray set a couple of weeks before the DVD set. That was a good move, I think.

CC

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Well, at least, we're getting the blu-ray set a couple of weeks before the DVD set. That was a good move, I think.

CC

It was coming in Nov anyways. They prob moved the dvds to Dec because Cronos was the only dvd that month. I just can't wait for it to finally come.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I should of put a comma on a internet forum post, like this:

Show the rest, person who has it!

But anyways, yeah it looks like one of Criterion's "look at me. I took a pic of a new release behind a back drop that KIND OF has something to do with the film! How artsy of us!".

Stop taking pics and ship it to us already!

I understood completely. Being an ex-English teacher in the hood allowed me to see much much worse, and I was always expected to understand what I was reading.

CC (not you, but the Criterion Collection) does post these pics on their facebook page, and, to be quite honest, I look forward to them. They have sort of evolved from pictures showcasing a huge shipment box with multiple copies of a released film, to Breathless' release, resting on or near another box w/sunglasses, to now, a stand-alone movie box in a movie-themed setting or something.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by italy12

CC (not you, but the Criterion Collection) does post these pics on their facebook page, and, to be quite honest, I look forward to them. They have sort of evolved from pictures showcasing a huge shipment box with multiple copies of a released film, to Breathless' release, resting on or near another box w/sunglasses, to now, a stand-alone movie box in a movie-themed setting or something.

I liked the video they did for the von Sternberg silents. They opened them up and showed all of it off. They should do more of those.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I liked the video they did for the von Sternberg silents. They opened them up and showed all of it off. They should do more of those.

I would like to see that done for the BBS box set...instead of this one box tease!

[fdm]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Here ya go! The Adventures of Antoine Doinel

And yes, Jean-Pierre Léaud is in all FOUR films plus the ONE short. You get to watch him grow up.

CC

Yeah, what ccfix said. Parts of them are a bit on the corny side, but all in all quite worthwhile.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by italy12

I would like to see that done for the BBS box set...instead of this one box tease!

Yeah, it would be cool. But then again, we only got a couple of weeks before we can do that.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by fdm

Yeah, what ccfix said. Parts of them are a bit on the corny side, but all in all quite worthwhile.

I checked that link and...oh, it's ccfixX...on the second title listed, it says it is the 3rd adventure of the character. What would the 2nd be? Is that the short film they mentioned? Or does that fall somewhere else in the "quadrilogy"?

[JediFonger]

during these B&N sales, boxsets are included as part of the sale right? so i can assume that this BBS BD set will be on sale next summer?

[fdm]

Originally Posted by italy12

I checked that link and...oh, it's ccfixX...on the second title listed, it says it is the 3rd adventure of the character. What would the 2nd be? Is that the short film they mentioned? Or does that fall somewhere else in the "quadrilogy"?

The short is the 2nd adventure. Mid-teens as I recall. The third was late teens, early 20s, probably the latter.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by JediFonger

during these B&N sales, boxsets are included as part of the sale right? so i can assume that this BBS BD set will be on sale next summer?

Absolutely. All of the DVD box sets have been on sale during this and previous sales, especially the AK 100.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by kndy

Oh, you're going to love "Modern Times"!!!

I don't doubt that kndy...thanks!

I've got all the MK2/WB releases on DVD, plus the The Essanay & Mutual shorts that Image released.

If I wasn't spending so much this month, I'd get the Flicker Alley Keystones as well. I'm hoping they will go down in price.

[SpiderBaby]

Speaking of Flicker Alley (kndy would prob know out of all), does anyone have any info as to when Clouzot's Inferno is going to be released and will it finally be Flicker's first blu?

I wish I had more money right now. I still need to get Chicago and the MÉLIÈS releases.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

It was coming in Nov anyways. They prob moved the dvds to Dec because Cronos was the only dvd that month. I just can't wait for it to finally come.

I hate to say it...but I think I'm going to opt to wait on the BBS BD set...until at least Black Friday, ANY decent sale price and/or if I hopefully win that Rhino/Monkees contest.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I liked the video they did for the von Sternberg silents. They opened them up and showed all of it off. They should do more of those.

Watching "Underworld" tonight...NetFlix package came this morning!

If I'm happy with 2 out of 3 of the silents (no worries), then I will commit.

[Xtempo]

Having gone Monday Tuesday and today not sure if I might be done but:

Mon.
House
Chungking Express
In the Realm of the Senses

Tues.
Science is Fiction
Monsoon Wedding
Kagemusha

Wed.
Paddle to the Sea
Harakiri
Charade

I've watched and thoroughly enjoyed
Chungking Express-excellent in its execution, interesting characters and always wanting to see what happens next.

House-one of the craziest films I've ever seen. Intriguing. I love the style and visuals but in the beginning it almost takes you out of the movie.

not sure what to watch now.

[rkish]

Well kndy...I picked up "The Sound of Music" yesterday...will probably watch this weekend. Thanks for pushing it!

Besides Toy Story 3 (hey...I'm a big animation guy...besides...I have young kids ), the only other non CCs that I'm getting this year (for sure) are Sherlock Jr., Metropolis, and Fantasia.

Fantasia is looking to be another GREAT BD...I'm psyched!

[whbinder]

Originally Posted by rkish

Fantasia is looking to be another GREAT BD...I'm psyched!

I'm drastically disappointed - though not surprised - that the politically correct edits were maintained for the BD release. Aside from that issue, it's going to be one of the best BDs to date I think.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by italy12

Since I am not that familiar with the set, and I know I could look them up (ccfixx will let me know about that), you seem like you know a bit about them. So I'll ask you

How many films come in the set, and is it the same actor every time? Cause that's...ya know...pretty cool.

Ya gotta watch Antoine and Collete before starting with Stolen Kisses and the rest of the set.

It's a 20 minute short that bridges 400 Blows with Stolen kisses. Antoine is on his own, has an apartment and a job pressing records. It's an excellent examination of young love. My only qualm with 400 Blows BR was that CC didn't include Antoine and Collette. Thankfully, I have the Doinel Box which includes it.

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by rkish

Well kndy...I picked up "The Sound of Music" yesterday...will probably watch this weekend. Thanks for pushing it!

Besides Toy Story 3 (hey...I'm a big animation guy...besides...I have young kids ), the only other non CCs that I'm getting this year (for sure) are Sherlock Jr., Metropolis, and Fantasia.

Fantasia is looking to be another GREAT BD...I'm psyched!

rkish, got to see half of Sound yesterday and it looks amazing. One of my favorites. When I was in Austria years ago, I visited many of the scenes.My wife is even crazier than me, she named one of our daughters, Liesl.