Nathaniel Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I doubt my telepathic powers are as honed as Jeffrey's, but just in case Criterion is picking up vibes from this board, let me try my hand at a wish list: Von Stroheim's GreedBresson's A Gentle WomanLosey's The Go-BetweenHopper's The Last MovieSkolimowski's The Shout These great films all have one thing in common: they've never been on DVD in this country. Greed is so monumental a masterwork that I wonder if copyright issues are involved. Quote "A great film is one that to some degree frees the viewer from this passive stupor and engages him or her in a creative process of viewing. The dynamic must be two-way. The great film not only comes at the viewer, it draws the viewer toward it." -Paul SchraderTwitter Letterboxd Link to post Share on other sites
Mark R.Y. Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Is the first time Criterion has tackled the Coen brothers?Classic Wim Wenders coming as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NBooth Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Is the first time Criterion has tackled the Coen brothers?Classic Wim Wenders coming as well. The American Friend is overdue for a quality DVD/Blu-Ray release. Quote Nathanael T. Booth More Man than PhilosopherTumblr--Twitter Link to post Share on other sites
Rushmore Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) The Graduate!Also another Chaplin and more Jan Troell. Edited November 17, 2015 by Rushmore Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evan C Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Criterion's drawing of hints for upcoming releases Analytical breakdown here Of the guesses in the second link, I'd say The New World, Phoenix, Chimes at Midnight, and The Squid and the Whale seem the most definitely right. Quote "Anyway, in general I love tragic artists, especially classical ones.""Even the forms for expressing truth can be multiform, and this is indeed necessary for the transmission of the Gospel in its timeless meaning."- Pope Francis, August 2013 interview with Antonio Spadaro Link to post Share on other sites
Joel Mayward Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 New releases coming in April do, indeed, include Phoenix. Quote cinemayward.com | twitter Link to post Share on other sites
Kinch Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 On 1/6/2016 at 3:26 PM, Evan C said: Criterion's drawing of hints for upcoming releases Analytical breakdown here Of the guesses in the second link, I'd say The New World, Phoenix, Chimes at Midnight, and The Squid and the Whale seem the most definitely right. Kings of the Road (and, by extension, the other two entries of his Road Trilogy) is also a foregone conclusion, I'd say, since Janus is touring that Wenders retrospective right now. It would also seem to be supported by what Wenders himself told Indiewire in late 2014. Quote Did George Clinton ever get a permit for the Mothership, or did he get Snoop Dogg to fetch one two decades late? Link to post Share on other sites
Kinch Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Called it. Also, Altman's Player and In a Lonely Place. Not bad at all. Quote Did George Clinton ever get a permit for the Mothership, or did he get Snoop Dogg to fetch one two decades late? Link to post Share on other sites
Nathaniel Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 The July releases represent an unusually strong lineup. Muriel in high-def is a godsend, since I couldn't seem to appreciate Resnais's color work in the inferior Koch Lorber release. But A Touch of Zen has been a white whale of sorts for a long time. I saw it as a grad student at Chapman on a shamefully crappy Region 1 disc and remember being blown away just the same. Afterward, David Desser remarked that Criterion needs to release a restored version for the sake of film studies. He was right, and here it is! Quote "A great film is one that to some degree frees the viewer from this passive stupor and engages him or her in a creative process of viewing. The dynamic must be two-way. The great film not only comes at the viewer, it draws the viewer toward it." -Paul SchraderTwitter Letterboxd Link to post Share on other sites
Rushmore Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 The New World fills a strange gap in the collection: it's the first numbered release from 2005. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nathaniel Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 At last, the long wished for releases of Chimes at Midnight and The Immortal Story. Plus peak Altman and prime kitchen sink realism. A triumphant August for Criterion, and for us all. Quote "A great film is one that to some degree frees the viewer from this passive stupor and engages him or her in a creative process of viewing. The dynamic must be two-way. The great film not only comes at the viewer, it draws the viewer toward it." -Paul SchraderTwitter Letterboxd Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Arkadin Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 1 minute ago, Nathaniel said: At last, the long wished for releases of Chimes at Midnight and The Immortal Story. Plus peak Altman and prime kitchen sink realism. A triumphant August for Criterion, and for us all. Yeah, it's an extraordinary lineup. Quote I've Seen That Movie Too Link to post Share on other sites
Rushmore Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 The Decalogue! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark R.Y. Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) ...and Criterion's second Coen brothers film this year following their recent Inside Llewyn Davis. Too bad Blood Simple's highly, uh, informative DVD commentary track has not been preserved for this release. But...Valley of the Dolls movies too?? Isn't Criterion dedicated to...good films? Edited June 16, 2016 by Mark R.Y. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Attica Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) On June 16, 2016 at 5:38 PM, Mark R.Y. said: But...Valley of the Dolls movies too?? Isn't Criterion dedicated to...good films? I'd think that It's dedicated to important films. I'm not sure that all of their releases are what i would consider to be "good" films. It's also releasing "Carnival of Souls." I love that film and I think that it is an important film. It does many things very well and has had wide influence. But is it a "good" film? Not so sure about that. It most certainly is not "good" in comparison to The Decalogue. Edited July 4, 2016 by Attica Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Drew Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 The semi annual Criterion sale at Barnes & Noble is supposed to start tomorrow, according to the nice sales person I spoke with today. Quote Formerly Baal_T'shuvah "Everyone has the right to make an ass out of themselves. You just can't let the world judge you too much." - Maude Harold and Maude Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Arkadin Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Yes. Scarlet Empress will be mine. Quote I've Seen That Movie Too Link to post Share on other sites
Evan C Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 I think I'll finally pick up Modern Times and Blow Out, but I'll see what's available. I'm debating about getting that Whit Stillman box set, but I'm not sure I really need to own Barcelona. Quote "Anyway, in general I love tragic artists, especially classical ones.""Even the forms for expressing truth can be multiform, and this is indeed necessary for the transmission of the Gospel in its timeless meaning."- Pope Francis, August 2013 interview with Antonio Spadaro Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua Wilson Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 12 hours ago, Evan C said: I think I'll finally pick up Modern Times and Blow Out, but I'll see what's available. I'm debating about getting that Whit Stillman box set, but I'm not sure I really need to own Barcelona. Having recently rewatched all three after buying the box set, I think BARCELONA is my favorite. I have tons that I WANT to buy, but after yesterday's sad news, I am prioritizing LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE and CERTIFIED COPY. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Arkadin Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 13 hours ago, Evan C said: I think I'll finally pick up Modern Times and Blow Out, but I'll see what's available. I'm debating about getting that Whit Stillman box set, but I'm not sure I really need to own Barcelona. Definitely buy Blow Out. Quote I've Seen That Movie Too Link to post Share on other sites
Joel Mayward Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I now own Phoenix, La Promesse, and Andrei Rublev, thanks to B&N's website, as none of those films were at my local store. The New World pre-order is also part of the sale, but I'm limiting myself to three. Quote cinemayward.com | twitter Link to post Share on other sites
Rushmore Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'd like to have Andrei Rublev, but I keep telling myself maybe they'll put it out on blu-ray. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel Mayward Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Rushmore said: I'd like to have Andrei Rublev, but I keep telling myself maybe they'll put it out on blu-ray. Me too, but I couldn't wait any longer. I'd also like a Criterion treatment of Leigh's Secrets & Lies. Quote cinemayward.com | twitter Link to post Share on other sites
John Drew Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Only a few hours left (depending on time zones), but Amazon Prime Day also has discounts on Criterion titles. Blu-rays are about $2 more than the B&N sale.Amazon Criterion Collection Page Quote Formerly Baal_T'shuvah "Everyone has the right to make an ass out of themselves. You just can't let the world judge you too much." - Maude Harold and Maude Link to post Share on other sites
du Garbandier Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) If you've a Barnes & Noble membership, you can use this coupon in store to save another $8 on top of the 50% off and member discount. I picked up The In-Laws blu-ray for about $10.50 with tax. Edited July 13, 2016 by du Garbandier Quote Qua Humbug | @du_Garbandier Link to post Share on other sites
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