The Criterion Collection/Eclipse/Janus Films Thread

[deadkidsean]

Gorgeous World on a Wire poster just went up for sale.

http://i.imgur.com/gZGr9.jpg (http://www.criterion.com/shop_products/92-world-on-a-wire-poster)

[TJ Wells]

Going to be able to see all these movies the next two days, and plan to try to see them all, but, in case I don't have time, looking for suggestions on which to prioritize:

The Tree of Life
Beginners
Submarine
Midnight in Paris
Vlast

[deadkidsean]

Seeing 3 of those 4 this wknd, so I'll get back to you.

[josepablo32]

I regret not watching Submarine in January when it was in my city for two days. I wasn't expecting for it to get such a positive response.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Going to be able to see all these movies the next two days, and plan to try to see them all, but, in case I don't have time, looking for suggestions on which to prioritize:

The Tree of Life
Beginners
Submarine
Midnight in Paris
Vlast

I'm ok with that order.

[TJ Wells]

I'm ok with that order.
I'm thinking of keeping Tree of Life and Midnight in Paris at the bottom, only because they're more likely to open here.

[Ravenna]

looks like they're going to be releasing the Three Colours trilogy. Anyone seen it?

[cantnokdahustle]

looks like they're going to be releasing the Three Colours trilogy. Anyone seen it?

Not a huge fan of White, but Red and Blue are incredible.

[TJ Wells]

The Phantom Carriage seems pretty certain as well.

[ThePurpleHearts]

Got the Uncle Boonmee poster from Mondo, 10 colour screen print (print geek alert!!!), my current pride and joy. I just need a frame for it.

http://i56.tinypic.com/23vibgx.jpg

looks like they're going to be releasing the Three Colours trilogy. Anyone seen it?

Blue is my personal favourite of the three.

[cshadows2887]

The Phantom Carriage seems pretty certain as well.

That movie is fucking rad. Love it.

[josepablo32]

New titles announced and they're awesome. I'm really liking the cover art.

[cshadows2887]

Not Criterion related, but how good is Greer Garson?

[josepablo32]

Anyone knows if the B&N sale is happening? This dude over here says it is. http://forum.dvdtalk.com/blu-ray-bargains/592385-barnes-noble-50-off-criterion-sale-7-12-a.html

[deadkidsean]

Anyone knows if the B&N sale is happening? This dude over here says it is. http://forum.dvdtalk.com/blu-ray-bargains/592385-barnes-noble-50-off-criterion-sale-7-12-a.html

I believe it is, yeah, to my surprise. Can't afford to buy even one, but pretty cool for people trying to get their collection #'s up.

[Wake Up]

ugh got the criterion blue balls. i have like 10 I need to get to and the upcoming sale isn't going to help my wallet.

[josepablo32]

I believe it is, yeah, to my surprise. Can't afford to buy even one, but pretty cool for people trying to get their collection #'s up.
That sucks, man. But if it definitely happens then I'm finally getting my first Criterions.

[deadkidsean]

Look at this PQ. Cot damn.

http://i.imgur.com/ZdjwG.jpg

[cshadows2887]

One of my favorite, favorite, favorite movies. Yes!

[deadkidsean]

One of my favorite, favorite, favorite movies. Yes!

Looks like it was shot yesterday. Holy shit man. Peep the review at blu-ray.com. Can't wait.

[cshadows2887]

Looks like it was shot yesterday. Holy shit man. Peep the review at blu-ray.com. Can't wait.

I need a blu ray player so bad.

[TJ Wells]

One of my favorite, favorite, favorite movies. Yes!
Clever. It is so much fun though.

[cshadows2887]

Clever. It is so much fun though.

I love that zany style of comedy. Something I feel like is very hard to find now. But that or the Marx Brothers any day please.

[danielineffigy]

Fuck, just spent $215 at Barnes and Noble. Anybody else picking anything up during the sale?

[Recovery Room]

Fuck, just spent $215 at Barnes and Noble. Anybody else picking anything up during the sale?
Is the sale online (link?) or only in actual stores?

[Recovery Room]

Never mind, found it. Time to go nuts.

[Recovery Room]

Not bad, spending $139 for...

The Last Emperor
Kagemusha
Yojimbo & Sanjuro
Le Cercle Rouge
Seven Samurai
Diabolique

I'll have to wait another time for Sweet Smell of Success, Pale Flower and The Seventh Seal. Can't wait for The Killing and High & Low.

[Ravenna]

due to funds, or lack there of, I told myself I'd only buy four. choosing only four isn't exactly easy.

[Thomas Balkcom]

YES.

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[projectmayhem16]

Bought House and 3 Women yesterday.

[Recovery Room]

YES.

dlMHFlJJxUg&feature=player_embedded
Wow, looks marvelous.

You have a link providing additional information (e.g. release date, etc)?

[Thomas Balkcom]

Wow, looks marvelous.

You have a link providing additional information (e.g. release date, etc)?

this article hints at it being ready for the fall festival circuit. http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/watch_breathtaking_ass-kicking_teaser_trailer_for_wong_kar -wais_the/

[Thomas Balkcom]

https://i10.createsend1.com/ei/r/D3/8FE/D0D/030439/wacky_soupdujour.jpg

[thesafeword]

My Barnes and Noble had Criterion Blu-ray 60% off, so I picked up Antichrist and Days of Heaven. Probably going to go back and grab a couple more today.

[deadkidsean]

Just yours, huh? Lucky.

[thesafeword]

I don' know if it's a national thing or not.

[deadkidsean]

:hitself:

[thesafeword]

Alright then, I don't really give a shit. I just remember reading in this thread or the Blu-ray one that they might not have that sale this year, so I was just surprised when I ran into it.

[cshadows2887]

I can never solve the clues!

[josepablo32]

I don't think it's The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, but that came to my mind.

[FullCollaspe]

Got House the other day and I regret not getting it sooner. Loved it. And, although unlikely, I would love for the Cassandra Cat to get in just for video quality alone.

[TJ Wells]

HELL yes:

We will soon be announcing revised Blu-ray and DVD editions of Jean Renoir's masterpiece The Rules of the Game (http://thecriterioncollection.createsend2. com/t/r/l/tyijkjy/vklyddtt/y/) as part of our November lineup—we are replacing one supplement and creating new packaging.
Our original DVD edition will then be officially out of print. However, at this time we are offering it at a 65% discount from the suggested retail price at Criterion.com. (http://thecriterioncollection.createsend2. com/t/r/l/tyijkjy/vklyddtt/j/) (Use the promotion code REGLE at checkout.) We have a limited supply. We will fulfill orders as soon as we can.

[xjulianx89]

http://criterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com/release_images/3557/591_BD_box_348x490.jpg
http://criterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com/release_images/3563/261_BD_box_348x490.jpg
Hot damn.

[deadkidsean]

Rushmore is confirmed, too. So stoked for 12 Angry Men, though.

[xjulianx89]

Three Colors is also confirmed.
http://criterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com/release_images/3566/216_BD_box_348x490.jpg

[Recovery Room]

http://criterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com/release_images/3557/591_BD_box_348x490.jpg
O. M. G. :faint: :jackoff:

[xjulianx89]

http://criterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com/release_images/3551/587_BD_box_348x490.jpg
And there it is. Hell yes.

[FullCollaspe]

So happy about Fanny & Alexander

[cshadows2887]

I truly hate the Rules of the Game cover.

Also, as excited as I am about these movies, I'm much more excited for the Sabu box, since The Jungle Book will finally be available. Always wanted to see that.

[josepablo32]

What a great month.

[jbaseball44]

amazon has a bunch of criterion on sale today

[deadkidsean]

Just 4 as the Lightening Deals. And, unfortunately, it's 4 of the bigger titles that I, naturally, already have.

Charade is already expired
Videodrome is up now
The Darjeeling Limited starts at 5p EST
Gimme Shelter starts at 9p EST


First two so far have been $19.99 for both DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Assuming the next 2 will, too.

[jbaseball44]

only 1 i dont have is darjeeling limited, not sure if i'll buy it or not

[deadkidsean]

only 1 i dont have is darjeeling limited, not sure if i'll buy it or not
It's an insanely gorgeous film/transfer..it's just a matter of how much you like it, haha.

[Thomas Balkcom]

the cover art for TRotG is absolutely terrible.

[IAmNietzche]

Cul-De-Sac is criminally underrated. Probably my second or third favorite Polanski.

[deadkidsean]

Cul-De-Sac is criminally underrated. Probably my second or third favorite Polanski.
Can't wait for it to get here. It's my 4th favorite.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Cul-De-Sac is criminally underrated. Probably my second or third favorite Polanski.

Can't wait for it to get here. It's my 4th favorite.

it's a very good film. I've only seen once, but I loved it.

[deadkidsean]

My top 5 would be:

1. Rosemary's Baby
2. Chinatown
3. Repulsion
4. Cul-de-sac
5. Knife in the Water

[IAmNietzche]

My top 5 would be:

1. Rosemary's Baby
2. Chinatown
3. Repulsion
4. Cul-de-sac
5. Knife in the Water
1. Repulsion
2. The Tenant
3. Knife in the Water / Cul-De-Sac
4. Chinatown
5. Rosemary's Baby

For me, but definitely a fluid list (outside of Repulsion) depending on my mood.

[Thomas Balkcom]

with Dan as REPULSION being his best but with Sean as CHINATOWN being his second best.

[deadkidsean]

1. Repulsion
2. The Tenant
3. Knife in the Water / Cul-De-Sac
4. Chinatown
5. Rosemary's Baby

For me, but definitely a fluid list (outside of Repulsion) depending on my mood.
Totally. Such distinct styles and moods for them all, so it could certainly change. Such a brilliant director. Your thoughts on Carnage? I haven't seen any yet I don't think.

[IAmNietzche]

Totally. Such distinct styles and moods for them all, so it could certainly change. Such a brilliant director. Your thoughts on Carnage? I haven't seen any yet I don't think.
I'm not a huge fan of Jodie Foster's acting, but if she can rise to the level of the other three (I think Reilly is extremely underrated), then I think the film will be exceptional.

Polanski excels in shots/moments where it's as if his camera is picking up on something the audience isn't supposed to see. Mundane character movement/conversation that really brings a realness to the proceedings. He does it even in his more over-the-top films and it lends an air of truth to them.

Because of this I can see him hitting it out of the park with this concept. If he can reign himself in a bit and let the tension grow organically throughout the film it's going to be awesome.

[jbaseball44]

would probably go 1. chinatown, 2. repulsion 3. knife in the water 4. cul-de-sac 5. the tenant

[jbaseball44]

interested to see where you guys rank the pianist considering the acclaim it got

[williek311]

I'm not a huge fan of Jodie Foster's acting, but if she can rise to the level of the other three (I think Reilly is extremely underrated), then I think the film will be exceptional.

Polanski excels in shots/moments where it's as if his camera is picking up on something the audience isn't supposed to see. Mundane character movement/conversation that really brings a realness to the proceedings. He does it even in his more over-the-top films and it lends an air of truth to them.

Because of this I can see him hitting it out of the park with this concept. If he can reign himself in a bit and let the tension grow organically throughout the film it's going to be awesome.

I enjoy reading your insight/opinion on pretty much every thing.

[cshadows2887]

the cover art for TRotG is absolutely terrible.

Their old cover was great. Why not just use it again? That's exactly what they're doing for Fanny and Alexander.

[Ravenna]

here's my two cents.

1. Repulsion
2. Chinatown
3. Knife in the Water
4. Cul-de-sac
5. Rosemary's Baby

If The Pianist was in the oeuvre of just about any other living filmmaker, I'm sure it would be a top 5, if not top 3 film of that filmmaker. The fact that it's not among Polanski's top 5 for most of us here I think really speaks to how great his body of work is.

[projectmayhem16]

1. Repulsion
2. The Tenant
3. Chinatown
4. Rosemary's Baby
5. Cul-de-sac

[IAmNietzche]

I enjoy reading your insight/opinion on pretty much every thing.
Thanks buddy.

[Thomas Balkcom]

here's my two cents.

1. Repulsion
2. Chinatown
3. Knife in the Water
4. Cul-de-sac
5. Rosemary's Baby

If The Pianist was in the oeuvre of just about any other living filmmaker, I'm sure it would be a top 5, if not top 3 film of that filmmaker. The fact that it's not among Polanski's top 5 for most of us here I think really speaks to how great his body of work is.

:-)

[deadkidsean]

Weird that discussion popped up this week. Today is his birthday. Really great piece in celebration:

http://sunsetgun.typepad.com/sunsetgun/2011/08/roman-the-great.html

[josepablo32]

Does anyone know if Certified Copy is getting a release this year and if Y tu mamá también and Following too? Or are they just rumors?

[Recovery Room]

Just ordered Secret Sunshine, High & Low and The Killing.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Nice. I'm hoping to order The Killing and Cul-de-Sac by this weekend.

[Recovery Room]

Also, I'd love a Le samourai Blu-ray release.

[Ravenna]

Does anyone know if Certified Copy is getting a release this year and if Y tu mamá también and Following too? Or are they just rumors?
well the beginning of the year newsletter hinted at a handful of the 2011 releases, and Y tu mama tambien was on there, so I assume it will be announced next month. and Following, in my opinion, has no business being in the CC, so it can stay the fuck away.

[Ravenna]

Nice. I'm hoping to order The Killing and Cul-de-Sac by this weekend.
do it. I got Cul-de-sac is the mail last week. Looks beautiful.

[josepablo32]

Also, I'd love a Le samourai Blu-ray release.
This. Best Melville I've seen.

[Recovery Room]

This. Best Melville I've seen.
I can't choose between that or Le cercle rogue, but both are marvelous.

[TJ Wells]

I can't choose between that or Le cercle rogue, but both are marvelous.
Have you seen Army of Shadows or Les Enfants terribles?

[FullCollaspe]

I dont know, I find most Melville to be better than Army of Shadows, its still good though

[deadkidsean]

:-|

[abandonship]

le samourai is my fav of his by far

[IAmNietzche]

Yup, Le Samourai by a good margin.

[Thomas Balkcom]

yep.

[xjulianx89]

http://www.criterion.com/images/facebook75ksale.jpg

[deadkidsean]

And a friendly reminder to those that haven't ever ordered from their webstore, orders over $50 are always free shipping.

[danielineffigy]

I finally bought Cul-De-Sac, The Killing, and If... :thumbup:

[FullCollaspe]

Watched If. and I can't say that I was really impressed by it

But that Vigo set looks really niiiiiice

[Wake Up]

Selling 7 Criterion DVDs (Fat Girl, Videodrome, Gomorrah, Crumb, The Thin Red Line, Naked, & Antichrist) if anyone's interested

ebay (http://www.ebay.com/sch/exmalcom/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3686)

[Recovery Room]

http://criterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com/release_images/3587/592_BD_box_348x490.jpg

http://criterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com/release_images/3590/3_BD_box_348x490.jpg

http://criterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com/release_images/3596/38_BD_box_348x490.jpg

http://criterion-production.s3.amazonaws.com/release_images/3602/39_BD_box_348x490.jpg

[deadkidsean]

Hell yes. About time a Hitchcock got the update.

[FullCollaspe]

I dont know how well it will sell, but I really want to get Zazie Dans Le Metro blu

[deadkidsean]

Backstage at Austin City Limits:

http://i.imgur.com/A0av2.jpg

[cshadows2887]

All four of those were previously available on CC right?

[TJ Wells]

Barnes and Noble sale just started.

[deadkidsean]

What a Friday for me. So, so, so, so, so excited for The Skin I Live In.

http://i.imgur.com/L6Rwj.png

[josepablo32]

Please post your thoughts here after you wacth them.

[Simulcast]

Selling 7 Criterion DVDs (Fat Girl, Videodrome, Gomorrah, Crumb, The Thin Red Line, Naked, & Antichrist) if anyone's interested

ebay (http://www.ebay.com/sch/exmalcom/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3686)

Why would you ever sell that?

[Wake Up]

Why would you ever sell that?

picked up the blu-rays after I got rid of the dvds!

[Simulcast]

picked up the blu-rays after I got rid of the dvds!

That's a good reason hahaha.

[josepablo32]

I can't wait to get La jetée and Sans soleil on Blu-Ray.

[TJ Wells]

Tiny Furniture is great. Good choice.

[FullCollaspe]

Sans Soleil/Jetee blu and World On A Wire are definetly the most interesting additions to me.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Tiny Furniture is terrible. That would never get the Criterion treatment if they didn't have a deal with IFC. Already have WoaW on DVD.

[terrycw89]

I thought Tiny Furniture was great.

[deadkidsean]

Anyone else notice that the SRP on a few of the BD's has dropped by $10? Very exciting.

[FullCollaspe]

God, Woman in the Dunes is so amazing. Watched over a week ago and I can't still get over it.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Amazon mistakenly had the Anatomy and World on a Wire BDs at 16.99 each for like a day and now they're changed to 27.99.

[Thomas Balkcom]

pre'd Anatomy at that price. Couldn't resist.

[Ativan Eyes]

Has anyone purchased the Three Colors trilogy on DVD or Blu-Ray? If so, can you tell me if the extras are any good?

[deadkidsean]

Has anyone purchased the Three Colors trilogy on DVD or Blu-Ray? If so, can you tell me if the extras are any good?
I don't have it yet, but I know there are about 90-120 minutes of extras on each disc. It's one of the most feature-rich releases as of late.


http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Three-Colors-Trilogy-Blu-ray/28206/#Review

[josepablo32]

I'm gonnal sell my DVD's and purchase those Blu-ray's. And I will do that too for 12 Angry Men.

[FullCollaspe]

Picked up Solaris, Double life of Veronique, and Exterminating Angel today

:)

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Cinema Guild is having a 50% off sale Fri-Mon: http://cinemaguild.com/homevideo/index.htm

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Criterion has confirmed that there's an audio defect on the Three Colors: White BD
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/blu-ray-software-general-discussion/121359-defective-audio-criterions-three-colors-white.html#post2268844

I've heard someone say the audio is messed up on part of Carlos, too. Sucks.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Not Criterion related, but I had a question and thought this thread could use a bump...

It would be very appreciated if someone could tell me if this (http://www.amazon.com/Eureka-Go-Riju/dp/B0006B7KPG) version of Eureka is worth buying. I can't find any reviews of it, can't locate the manufacturer's website, and frankly the thing looks a bit like a bootleg. The Artificial Eye release is the most well-known but I've not read good reviews of it and anyway I'm currently without a region-free DVD player. This is one of my favorite films of all time and I just have to own it. Thanks in advance.

[FullCollaspe]

I really need to snag a region-free player, so much Second Run DVD shit I want to buy

As for the new picture... Sumer With Monika and Eating Raoul, no doubt. And Week-end? hmmm

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Stopped by my local Best Buy today and was pretty blown away at how much Criterion (most were BD for 29.99) they had. Pretty weird seeing like Tarkovsky in that environment.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Decent sale (http://www.deepdiscount.com/kino-super-deal/) on Kino titles going at Deep Discount.com

E.g. some newer films on Blu-ray for $17.04 (Poetry, Le Quattro Volte); Tarkovsky's The Sacrifice on BD for $19.47; Kar-Wai's Happy Together and Fallen Angels on BD for $14.60.

[anthonydarko]

Stopped by my local Best Buy today and was pretty blown away at how much Criterion (most were BD for 29.99) they had. Pretty weird seeing like Tarkovsky in that environment.

Is this a recent thing with them carrying Criterion titles? It blew my mind when I found they were selling the titles as I never knew beforehand.

[projectmayhem16]

Selling 7 Criterion DVDs (Fat Girl, Videodrome, Gomorrah, Crumb, The Thin Red Line, Naked, & Antichrist) if anyone's interested

ebay (http://www.ebay.com/sch/exmalcom/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3686)Hey, man. I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy "Plantation". Well done, sir.

[deadkidsean]

Is this a recent thing with them carrying Criterion titles? It blew my mind when I found they were selling the titles as I never knew beforehand.
I've been buying them there for years and year. The place fucking sucks, so whenever I get gift cards I usually use them on Criterion.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Is this a recent thing with them carrying Criterion titles? It blew my mind when I found they were selling the titles as I never knew beforehand.
No, they've had the DVDs before. But just not this many (at least at my local store), and not so much emphasis on BD.

[Wake Up]

Hey, man. I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy "Plantation". Well done, sir.

ah thank you, brother.

[deadkidsean]

http://i.imgur.com/PX51u.jpg

[FullCollaspe]

AH!!! Hollis Frampton blu and Czech New Wave box are amazing additions

Daisies !!!!!!

[neo506]

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxmlgfwUpi1qb1o6ho1_500.jpg

[xjulianx89]

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxmlgfwUpi1qb1o6ho1_500.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403084_2729065858511_1013149784_327 84412_22640344_n.jpg

[projectmayhem16]

Please be Persona.

[aolsux]

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxmlgfwUpi1qb1o6ho1_500.jpg
haha the sad thing is, I know I would as well as other people BUY Good Burger if Criterion put out a bluray

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Yeah, stoked about the Frampton.

If I could have Criterion do any title it would be Querelle on Blu-ray. I could die happy.

[deadkidsean]

Not CC. Whatever.

http://i.imgur.com/hmw1I.jpg

Just went up for pre-order (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/Battle-Royale-Blu-ray/ref=%26%2574%2561g%3d%2562l%2575r%2 561y%252d032%252d20?SubscriptionId= AKIAIY4YSQJMFDJATNBA&tag=bluray-032-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B006L4MX4A&ASIN=B006L4MX4A&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER). $19.99 for 4 discs.

[Thomas Balkcom]

will purchase.

[Wake Up]

mmmhm

[Stephen Chamberlain]

I was thinking about making a thread for just like general BD/DVD releases (dates, pre-orders, recommendations), with an emphasis on arthouse/foreign/independent stuff. Sort of a place to fetishize steelbooks and bemoan the fact that Tarr will never come to Blu-ray—that sorta stuff. But I'll only make the topic if you dorks post in it.

[jbaseball44]

would post

[Wake Up]

i'd do it

[deadkidsean]

You could co-op the existing BD thread. It has been dead for months and months now.

[projectmayhem16]

I'm into it.

[aolsux]

Not CC. Whatever.

http://i.imgur.com/hmw1I.jpg

Just went up for pre-order (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/Battle-Royale-Blu-ray/ref=%26%2574%2561g%3d%2562l%2575r%2 561y%252d032%252d20?SubscriptionId= AKIAIY4YSQJMFDJATNBA&tag=bluray-032-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B006L4MX4A&ASIN=B006L4MX4A&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER). $19.99 for 4 discs.
goddamn :bounce:

[IAmNietzche]

I just read that the Costa Concordia (Italian cruise ship that sank last week) was the setting for the first movement of Film Socialisme. Crazy.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

MoC/Eureka has all their dual-formats going for £10.99 until the 27th (free worldwide shipping) (http://www.eurekavideo.co.uk/offers/df.html). Keep in mind most (if not all) of them are region B.

Melville's Le Silence de la Mer (dual-format/region-free) is also £10.99 (free worldwide shipping) (http://www.eurekavideo.co.uk/offers/new.html). Just ordered it myself.

[IAmNietzche]

Just picked this up.

http://twitchfilm.com/reviews/canholoblu.jpg

I know some of you probably don't care for the film, but I like it. This thing has fantastic extras and very, very minimal cuts.

At 18 minutes - Remove sight of man killing small mammal with a knife. Cut required from 0:18:21 - 0:18:35.

[josepablo32]

I just saw The Complete Jean Vigo and I was amazed by it. Each film is spectacular, it's a shame that he died so young.

[deadkidsean]

Ivan: "I hear you're making a movie called 'Twins.'"
David: "Yeah, it's about these twin gynecologists."
Ivan: "I want to make a movie called 'Twins' as well."
David: "Oh, really?"
Ivan: "Yeah, and I need the title more than you do. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, twins. That's the sell."
David: "I can see that."
Ivan: "So we can't both have movies called 'Twins.'"
David: "OK. How much?"

Reitman ended up paying Cronenberg for the use of the title, and Cronenberg changed the title of his 1988 film to "Dead Ringers," which was now financed by "Twins" money. "And they both did OK, on their own levels," Cronenberg chuckled.

Such a cool story.

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/david-cronenberg-reveals-hes-writing-a-novel-explains-how-the-comedy-twins-helped-finance-dead-ringers?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[deadkidsean]

Boner.

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/World-on-a-Wire-Blu-ray/33682/#Review

[Stephen Chamberlain]

^ I have the Second Sight DVD but this is definitely one I wanted to go HD with.

[jbaseball44]

awesome, will buy eventually

[deadkidsean]

Need your help, guys. Anyone have any recommendations for films that are directed by a woman and based on a novel written by a woman?


Thanks.

[Full Effect Ed]

Need your help, guys. Anyone have any recommendations for films that are directed by a woman and based on a novel written by a woman?


Thanks.

The Women?

[williek311]

Need your help, guys. Anyone have any recommendations for films that are directed by a woman and based on a novel written by a woman?


Thanks.

Mansfield Park

[josepablo32]

Need your help, guys. Anyone have any recommendations for films that are directed by a woman and based on a novel written by a woman?


Thanks.
In the Cut and I don't know if you want to take into account Catherine Breillat's films that are based on her own novels.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Need your help, guys. Anyone have any recommendations for films that are directed by a woman and based on a novel written by a woman?


Thanks.
Orlando (Sally Potter/Virginia Woolf)

[Ravenna]

Orlando (Sally Potter/Virginia Woolf)
Ick. I've never seen Orlando, but I've seen Potter's Yes and it is beyond horrendous.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Ick. I've never seen Orlando, but I've seen Potter's Yes and it is beyond horrendous.
I actually like Yes, although I can see how someone wouldn't (hopefully your reaction isn't just a knee-jerk response to contemporary characters speaking in iambic pentameter). I do think it's a bit strange that you say "Ick" without having seen Orlando. It preceded Yes by 12 years and is one of Swinton's best roles. Good review of it here (http://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/orlando/4904).

[deadkidsean]

The Women?
Mansfield Park
In the Cut and I don't know if you want to take into account Catherine Breillat's films that are based on her own novels.

Thanks for your help, guys. I honestly really appreciate it. But sadly, my group already decided on something when I got to class (Pay It Forward ... fucking yuck).

Orlando (Sally Potter/Virginia Woolf)

We actually just finished this in class this evening, so your recommendation was spot-on. Odd novella, odd film, but both were very good. One of Swinton's best and some gorgeous art direction and costuming.

[Full Effect Ed]

Thanks for your help, guys. I honestly really appreciate it. But sadly, my group already decided on something when I got to class (Pay It Forward ... fucking yuck).

Anytime, brutha :bow:

[josepablo32]

Thanks for your help, guys. I honestly really appreciate it. But sadly, my group already decided on something when I got to class (Pay It Forward ... fucking yuck).



We actually just finished this in class this evening, so your recommendation was spot-on. Odd novella, odd film, but both were very good. One of Swinton's best and some gorgeous art direction and costuming.
Are you taking a film course? Weren't you studying economics or something like that?

[Stephen Chamberlain]

CC doing the Tumblr thing: http://criterioncollection.tumblr.com/

[deadkidsean]

Want.

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Tin-Drum-Blu-ray/30393/#Review

[Stephen Chamberlain]

...

Happy Valentine’s Day!

We wanted you to be the first to know that starting at noon EST tomorrow, February 14, all in-stock Blu-rays and DVDs will be 50% off the suggested retail price (SRP). Just enter the promotional code SWAK on your shopping cart page at Criterion.com to apply the discount.

To thank you for making a My Criterion wish list, we’ve placed $10 of store credit in your account. To redeem it, just choose the “Apply my account credit to this order” option on the payment page during checkout.

[jbaseball44]

wowzers

[Thomas Balkcom]

Nice. I was making an order this weekend regardless.

[Echos Myron]

Dammit, why couldn't this come out a week earlier?

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luqjvhGcCR1qak0f7o1_500.jpg

[jbaseball44]

any purchases to speak of?

[ThePurpleHearts]

Since their website was down for so long I didn't get anything and I've deluded myself into thinking I have self control.

ps Certified Copy?! FUCK YEAH.

[josepablo32]

I will probably backorder 12 Angry Men, Three Colors and La jetèe. And I'm looking forward to Certified Copy, I really want to know what are the extra features and the essay.

[achassi]

Picked up Belle de Jour, Rules of the Game, Orpheus, and a House tee.

[Wake Up]

grabbing that World On A Wire poster. will look fantastic in the studio.

[josepablo32]

Picked up Belle de Jour, Rules of the Game, Orpheus, and a House tee.
Orpheus is amazing.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

WoaW packaging shots

http://samsmyth.blogspot.com/2012/02/world-on-wire.html

[projectmayhem16]

Picked up Belle de Jour, Rules of the Game, Orpheus, and a House tee.Very nice picks. I need to get that House shirt, so sick.

[FullCollaspe]

Really cool to see World on A Wire getting so much attention, didnt know it was going to be such a big hit. The packaging looks great.

Obviously excited about Certified Copy. Can't wait to own that and my own copies of Daisies

[abandonship]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-production/release_images/3902/613_BD_box_348x490.jpg

http://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-production/release_images/3904/614_BD_box_348x490.jpg


http://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-production/release_images/3900/611_BD_box_348x490.jpg


http://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-production/release_images/3906/612_BD_box.jpg

http://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-production/release_images/3908/Downey_3D_slipcase.png

http://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-production/release_images/3899/381_BD_box_348x490.jpg

[deadkidsean]

La Haine upgrade. Stoked.


Malkovich, unexpected. Never was a big fan, personally.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Meh on Certified Copy and Malkovich.

[josepablo32]

Meh on Certified Copy and Malkovich.

You didn't like Certified Copy?

[TJ Wells]

Excited for that Downey Sr. box set. I think those Eclipse sets are some of their most interesting releases.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

You didn't like Certified Copy?
It was okay. I'd call it minor Kiarostami.

[Echos Myron]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx8ai0aIaf1qf1yxjo1_500.jpg

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw3gr04UCI1qf1yxjo1_500.jpg

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv8y8qexwP1qf1yxjo1_500.jpg

[josepablo32]

Those covers are amazing.

Edit: The real Criterion haha.

[aolsux]

I didn't like Certified Copy either, but excited as hell for Being John Malkovich

[jbaseball44]

you guys who didnt like certified copy are crazy

[deadkidsean]

No one said they didn't like it.

[TJ Wells]

No one said they didn't like it.
Aaron did.

[deadkidsean]

Aaron did.

I meant in terms of the "either" tag on his post.

[josepablo32]

I'm just excited for the essay on Certified Copy even though I think it won't be better than Sicinski's.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

The bare bones approach to the Bergman releases is interesting. I rather like it because the price is way down and as long as it comes with the booklet/essay that's all I really care about. I've never been big on special features, though.

[Echos Myron]

I didn't like Certified Copy either, but excited as hell for Being John Malkovich

Spike Jonze is a terrible director. Kiarostami wipes the floor with him.

[josepablo32]

Spike Jonze is a terrible director. Kiarostami wipes the floor with him.
He's one of the few American directors that try to break the standards.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

'Course every new release looks pretty good next to Tiny Furniture.:puke:

[aolsux]

Spike Jonze is a terrible director. Kiarostami wipes the floor with him.
Wrong. While I applaud Kiarostami for about forty years of filmmaking, Certified Copy was a boring film with an interesting ending, nothing more.
He's one of the few American directors that try to break the standards.
Right.

[Wake Up]

:)s for La Haine
:)s for Certified Copy
:)s for Being Johnablackavitch :)))

[ThePurpleHearts]

Bummed about the Certified Copy cover. The overall design definitely could have been better, and the type treatment is really unfortunate.

[deadkidsean]

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Skin-I-Live-In-Blu-ray/35017/#Review

[Full Effect Ed]

After 12 long years, I can finally replace my BJM dvd. I'm stoked for the new Blu-ray (unlike most chaps in here, i adore this film to death).

[TJ Wells]

So I've decided that the walls in my room are to bare, so I'm going to slip a small amount for posters into my budget. Was planning on getting this one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VIVRE-SA-VIE-MY-LIFE-LIVE-MOVIE-POSTER-/110538535305?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19bc9c3189) for this month, but if anyone has any better suggestions (pref. under $20, inc. shipping) I'm all ears.

[TJ Wells]

Also, holy fuck I hope the girl who made this makes prints:

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzd81gyTwg1r3n0hwo1_500.jpg

[deadkidsean]

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Anatomy-of-a-Murder-Blu-ray/33686/#Review

[Wake Up]

wow at the Wong poster.

has anyone else gotten the chance to see Le Havre? what a touching little film.

[Thomas Balkcom]

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Anatomy-of-a-Murder-Blu-ray/33686/#Review

yes!

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Amazon has (http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Interlude-Criterion-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B007A9EGB8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330055735&sr=8-1) the Summer Interlude BD for 19.99.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Full Disclosure edition of Apocalypse Now is $18.49 right now on Amazon.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Great news

Once Upon a Time in Anatolia gets a BD release (http://cinemaguild.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=HE&Product_Code=5160)

[thesafeword]

Great news

Once Upon a Time in Anatolia gets a BD release (http://cinemaguild.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=HE&Product_Code=5160)

I didn't get a chance to see this when it was here, but it looked interesting.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

I didn't get a chance to see this when it was here, but it looked interesting.
It was in my top five of last year. Hope you enjoy when you get to see it.

By the way, how do you like Portland? I'm planning to move there in a couple months. I have family who lives there, so I'll be living with them until I find a place/job/get situated. All my visits to the city have been great, though.

[thesafeword]

It was in my top five of last year. Hope you enjoy when you get to see it.

By the way, how do you like Portland? I'm planning to move there in a couple months. I have family who lives there, so I'll be living with them until I find a place/job/get situated. All my visits to the city have been great, though.

I've really liked it so far. I don't really like the rain when I have somewhere to walk and it's coming down hard, but that's not really all that often. But it's definitely an interesting city.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

I've really liked it so far. I don't really like the rain when I have somewhere to walk and it's coming down hard, but that's not really all that often. But it's definitely an interesting city.
Cool, cool. So not from there I take it?

[thesafeword]

Cool, cool. So not from there I take it?

Haha, no. I lived about 6 hours away in Washington. I came here for school. I'd never really even spent much time here before I moved here.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Haha, no. I lived about 6 hours away in Washington. I came here for school. I'd never really even spent much time here before I moved here.
Gotcha. Where are you in school? One of my cousins is, I think, at Portland State. Another cousin is at a community college. Also have family in Olympia and Puyallup.

[thesafeword]

Gotcha. Where are you in school? One of my cousins is, I think, at Portland State. Another cousin is at a community college. Also have family in Olympia and Puyallup.

I'm at Portland State. And that's cool. I'm from the other side of Washington, but I have a lot of family on the west side of the state too.

[FullCollaspe]

Man, not buying the Red Desert blu was such a big mistake. What was I thinking

[cshadows2887]

I think of all the things I wish CC would do, a remastered collection of George Pal's Puppetoons would had the list. Dude was such a pioneer and so little of his work is available.

[cshadows2887]

Love stories like this. Someone finding one of Altman's early industrial films at a flea market:

http://www.slashfilm.com/watch-modern-football-lost-robert-altman-movie-flea-market/

[josepablo32]

The Gold Rush and The 39 Steps :overhead:

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Been pretty disappointed in Criterion's picks lately aside from World on a Wire. :shrug:

[FullCollaspe]

Just finished Branded to Kill. It was a lot fun; the editing though was irksome at times.

And besides something like Malkovich which I totally can't get behind of, I think the the picks are comprised of a great mix of "classics" and then the more "uncoventional" releases like the Hollis Frampton and Spalding Gray

Speaking of Hollis Frampton, everyone should watch this if they want to be acquinted with his work

q8g-Pf36Hxw

But it seems like the Criterion wont have Artificial Light, which is my favorite work by him :/

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Frampton is quality indeed.

It just bothers me that there are very influential directors whose work isn't even available on DVD for English-speaking audiences and Criterion's putting out stuff like Being John Malkovich or just upgrading readily available titles to BD.

:yawn:

[cshadows2887]

Frampton is quality indeed.

It just bothers me that there are very influential directors whose work isn't even available on DVD for English-speaking audiences and Criterion's putting out stuff like Being John Malkovich or just upgrading readily available titles to BD.

:yawn:

Amen.

[projectmayhem16]

Criterion needs to release Persona, yesterday.

[josepablo32]

The Turin Horse on BD. (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Turin-Horse-Blu-ray/41219/)

[Stephen Chamberlain]

The Turin Horse on BD. (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Turin-Horse-Blu-ray/41219/)
Ha, was just searching for the official thread to post this.

More generally, Bela Tarr period on BD.

Recently bought the Facets DVD for Almanac of Fall.

[FullCollaspe]

I don't really complain, but if fucking Valerie and Her Week of Wonders gets a stand-alone release I'll lose it.

Also they added Seance on a Wet Afternoon for free viewing on their hulu page. Must watch

[hienz429]

I wish they would put out City Lights before Gold Rush :-(

[josepablo32]

The only new thing is Le havre and Eclipse? It sucks.

[josepablo32]

I wish they would put out City Lights before Gold Rush :-(
I'd preer The Kid, then Gold Rush and then City Lights.

[FullCollaspe]

lol at this month, oh well

[deadkidsean]

Wow.

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/A-Trip-to-the-Moon-Blu-ray/36593/#Review

[achassi]

I want that.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Extras announced for Cinema Guild's release of The Turin Horse, out July 17:

* “Hotel Magnezit” (1978, 10 minutes), a short film by Bela Tarr
* Audio Commentary by film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum
* Press Conference with Bela Tarr, co-director Ágnes Hranitzky; actors Mihály Kormos, Erika Bók, and János Derzsi; director of photography Fred Kelemen; composer Mihály Vig; and co-producer Gábor Téni from the 2011 Berlin Film Festival (45 minutes)
* Theatrical Trailer
* BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVE: Regis Dialogue with Bela Tarr at the Walker Arts Center (2007, 81 minutes)
* Booklet featuring an essay by film critic J. Hoberman
:-)

[Thomas Balkcom]

It never played down here. So frustrating.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

It never played down here. So frustrating.
Pretty sure it played in NC. Really surprised it didn't come to Atlanta.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Pretty sure it played in NC. Really surprised it didn't come to Atlanta.

I was shocked, too. It MIGHT have hit when in the heart of this semester, but I really doubt that I would have missed it. Uncle Boonmee was only here for a week last year, too, so I've missed out on some of the bigger films the last couple years.

[Wake Up]

La Promesse, Weekend, and Rosetta are going to look great on my shelf.

[deadkidsean]

doub dose of dardenne + weekend hellya

[Wake Up]

the artwork for all three of those do not disappoint either.

[Ravenna]

don't really want to make a new Cannes thread, so I'll just post here.

festival starts tomorrow. what sites have the best coverage?

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Of course I just assume it's Godard's Week-end :-(

[deadkidsean]

Of course I just assume it's Godard's Week-end :-(
I immediately did...was immediately let down......then happy again bc I really enjoy Haigh's film

[Stephen Chamberlain]

I immediately did...was immediately let down......then happy again bc I really enjoy Haigh's film
Haven't seen it, and while I'm sure it's fine a part of me just feels like why put it out out when Godard's film is much more deserving, although I know that's naive and not how it works.

This news more than made up for my disappointment, though: http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Querelle-Blu-ray/45103/

[deadkidsean]

Anyone interested in any of these, please let me know and we can work something out. Newly graduated with no job ... starting to pay off my debt.


Blu-ray:
Bigger Than Life
Black Narcissus
Close-up
Crumb
For All Mankind
Howards End
Kes
The Last Emperor
Last Year at Marienbad
The Leopard
The Magician
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
The Naked Kiss
El Norte
Paris, Texas
Play Time
The Red Shoes
Ride with the Devil
Robinson Crusoe on Mars
Shock Corridor
Stagecoach
Summer Hours
Walkabout
White Material
Wings of Desire

DVD:
Essential Art House Vol. 1 (OOP) - Beauty and the Beast, Grand Illusion, Knife in the Water, Lord of the Flies, Rashomon, Wild Strawberries
Essential Art House Vol. 2 (Sealed) - Black Orpheus, The 400 Blows, Ikiru, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, Pygmalion, La Strada
Black Orpheus (Essential Art House)
La Strada (Essential Art House)
Dazed and Confused
The Life Aquatic
Bob le Flambeur (OOP)
Rushmore

[deadkidsean]

Summer with Monika review (http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Summer-with-Monika-Blu-ray/38676/#Review).