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[Easystride]

Are they on blu-ray? Also, the world needs more Ozu blus.

I just recently gave up on Criterion releasing Ozu blu-rays, and bought a region free blu-ray player. BFI has released tons of Ozu films on blu-ray, and they often contain a second Ozu film as an extra (including many unreleased by Criterion).

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

So these are the best films ever huh?

Generally-speaking: Criterion tries to offer definitive transfers/releases of classic films that have been deemed "important" by film critics, motion picture associations, and the Criterion staff in particular. Not everything they have in their catalog is going to be a good film. But the titles are usually there for a reason.

 

[Kellen]

Generally-speaking: Criterion tries to offer definitive transfers/releases of classic films that have been deemed "important" by film critics, motion picture associations, and the Criterion staff in particular. Not everything they have in their catalog is going to be a good film. But the titles are usually there for a reason.

Don't forget they'll throw in a Michael Bay title every now and then to get that $$$

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

Damn straight they did. I think they've got enough presence these days to coast on non-mainstream releases, though. Just a few in-between.

 

[Ridley327]

Damn straight they did. I think they've got enough presence these days to coast on non-mainstream releases, though. Just a few in-between.

Benjamin Button being a Criterion was apparently at the insistence of Paramount and Fincher. Fincher is a huuuuuuuuuuuuge fan of the Collection, and I don't doubt for a second that he'd want his more recent films on there if it wasn't for the fact that a lot of them are with Sony, one of the more notoriously prickly licensors out there.

 

[Yes Boss!]

So these are the best films ever huh?

With many Paramount titles up in the catalog it sure bodes well for eventually getting The Conformist up there, then the best film will be in the catalog.

 

[Kellen]

Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate on the way

 

[BaronLundi]

Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate on the way

Woah. put me in the hell yeah! camp. I know there isn't many of us...

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

Well: Criterion does like to publish the important films. Even the biggun flops.

 

[omgkitty]

Just a reminder that the Criterion half-off sale at B&N ends on the 30th (next Monday, the day before Le Havre comes out the bastards!) If you go to buy something online, use the link on CriterionCast's page on the right hand side because they get money for people who buy through that link.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate on the way

Should be the 325 minute work print, just for the hell of it.

You're gonna do Heaven's Gate, you gotta do it right.

Or find the 225 hours he filmed and make a Blu-Ray collection

 

[omgkitty]

I had a question for everyone who frequents this thread. Does anyone use my OP? I update it every month and was just wondering if anyone had ideas how it could be better or if it was missing anything?

 

[big ander]

I haven't been checking it but I didn't know it was being updated regularly. Now I'll look at it. It looks good.

 

[Kellen]

I had a question for everyone who frequents this thread. Does anyone use my OP? I update it every month and was just wondering if anyone had ideas how it could be better or if it was missing anything?

I check it out every now and then. I didn't know you had links to Gaffers criterion profile/lists here is mine.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

Here's my Criterion. Not much on it yet, but I've got a formidable wish-list!

 

[lazybones18]

Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate on the way

Oh man. Should I even consider watching it all the way through again just to see it on Blu-Ray?

 

[AlternativeUlster]

I picked it up day one, it is challenging even by experimental film standards, but I love shit like this. If you like Frampton, I highly reccomend the Stan Brakhage and this Jeff Keen, the latter is getting quite expensive, but is still worth it.


I'm really curious about this, Flicker Alley is starting to release some seriously interesting BD's.

I already have that Stan Brakhage set (upgraded my DVD to the blu on the first day of the sale when it came out with the new addition being a nice bonus) and wished I jumped on that Jeff Keen set earlier.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Michael Cimino's Heaven's Gate on the way

Should have been his true masterpiece Year of the Dragon

 

[omgkitty]

Here's my Criterion. Not much on it yet, but I've got a formidable wish-list!

I check it out every now and then. I didn't know you had links to Gaffers criterion profile/lists here is mine.

I've added you guys.

 

[Alucrid]

Here's mine. http://www.criterion.com/my_criterion/46272-alucrid

Only updated my collection, might make some notes on a select few films though.

 

[Ridley327]

Heaven's Gate being on the way isn't super-new news (it was explicitly listed in that "sneak peak" of Criterion's schedule for the next couple of years), but it's nice that it looks like that it will be coming out sooner rather than later. Let's hope for a Brazil-quality set that has the final word on everything related to a film that has already has so, so very much written about it.

 

[TheKaeptain]

You guys are making jealous because I don't have CC account.

 

[ohhthegore]

sorry if I'm late but if you could be so kind as to add me as well

http://www.criterion.com/my_criterion/69042-ohhthegore

 

[improvise5]

Let me get in on this sharing collections thing

http://www.criterion.com/my_criterion/53475-improvise5

 

[omgkitty]

You guys are making jealous because I don't have a CC account.

Then make one!

 

[codhand]

Let me get in on this sharing collections thing

http://www.criterion.com/my_criterion/53475-improvise5

whoa nice :-0

sorry if I'm late but if you could be so kind as to add me as well

http://www.criterion.com/my_criterion/69042-ohhthegore

Damn your collection has all the f'd up ones >


Criterion
http://www.criterion.com/my_criterion/53101-santasangria/collection

This is my entire collection
http://www.blu-ray.com/community/collection.php?u=166521

 

[omgkitty]

Here's mine. http://www.criterion.com/my_criterion/46272-alucrid

Only updated my collection, might make some notes on a select few films though.

sorry if I'm late but if you could be so kind as to add me as well

http://www.criterion.com/my_criterion/69042-ohhthegore

Let me get in on this sharing collections thing

http://www.criterion.com/my_criterion/53475-improvise5

whoa nice :-0

Damn your collection has all the f'd up ones >

Criterion
http://www.criterion.com/my_criterion/53101-santasangria/collection

This is my entire collection
http://www.blu-ray.com/community/collection.php?u=166521

Added.

 

[sefskillz]

yikes, i really need to update my criterion profile

 

[suffah]

Awesome collections. Lots of movies I wanna check out now.

Here's mine

http://www.criterion.com/my_criterion/89627-suffah

 

[ohhthegore]

whoa nice :-0



Damn your collection has all the f'd up ones >

LOL I was wondering if anyone would notice. If you guys have any suggestions for any f'd up ones I'm missing that would be appreciated

 

[XShagrath]

Is there an easier way to create a "My Criterion" page than manually inputting every title, or clicking "Add to Collection" on the film's page? Something where I can click through everything in one swoop?

 

[suffah]

I didn't realize B&N had the usual sale going on right now.

Gonna blind-buy Rushmore.

Anyone want to throw me a random recommendation or two?

 

[Alucrid]

If you like Wes Anderson's other films you'll probably like Rushmore. A personal favorite of mine that I see you don't have is Still Walking, but read the details of it before you buy it. I don't want to be held liable lol

 

[omgkitty]

I didn't realize B&N had the usual sale going on right now.

Gonna blind-buy Rushmore.

Anyone want to throw me a random recommendation or two?

What are some of your favorite movies?

 

[ohhthegore]

Is there an easier way to create a "My Criterion" page than manually inputting every title, or clicking "Add to Collection" on the film's page? Something where I can click through everything in one swoop?

sadly there is not, its really something they need to add

 

[XShagrath]

sadly there is not, its really something they need to add

I don't think I'll finish adding my titles then. Way too much work to do them individually.

 

[omgkitty]

I don't think I'll finish adding my titles then. Way too much work to do them individually.

I did it at one point by just going through and added all the titles I knew I had, but since then I've yet to go back and add all my newer stuff. It's too much work trying to figure out what is already in there.

 

[XShagrath]

I did it at one point by just going through and added all the titles I knew I had, but since then I've yet to go back and add all my newer stuff. It's too much work trying to figure out what is already in there.

I keep all of my titles cataloged with DVDProfiler. As soon as I buy something, it gets input into that.

Unfortunately, that has no way (on the web side) to section off only the Criterions.

 

[FnordChan]

Here's my collection. Man, adding flicks one at a time is a pain.

FnordChan

 

[mattiewheels]

I just got Hulu plus...what are the best Ozu films to watch for someone who hasn't seen any yet (except Tokyo Story)?

 

[Kellen]

I just got Hulu plus...what are the best Ozu films to watch for someone who hasn't seen any yet (except Tokyo Story)?

Late Spring is a good one.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I just got Hulu plus...what are the best Ozu films to watch for someone who hasn't seen any yet (except Tokyo Story)?

My first Ozu film was Floating Weeds (the 1959 version) and I think it's a pretty good place to start. It's still my favorite too.

 

[Easystride]

I guess I'll post my collection, too. There are many more I would like to buy, but I have been kind of holding off for blu-ray releases.

Late Spring is a good one.

I second Late Spring. My first Ozu was Tokyo Story, and while I love it now, I don't think it was a good starting point. The music in Late Spring is so relaxing that I sometimes just leave my blu-ray on the title screen. Late Autumn is another good starting point. Some very good humor in that film.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

I think I just hit the big time. I'm north of Austin, TX today, and I stopped by a Barnes & Noble with some great stuff inside.

-John Cassavetes DVD set
-Solaris BD
-Rossellini historical DVD set

In addition to the AK set I ordered back at the start of the sale, this stuff is pleasing.

 

[ohhthegore]

sorry I keep asking for recommendations but today is my last haul for the sale and I cant decide between The Killing or Kiss Me Deadly. I actually havent seen many Noir films but both of these films look great and I love how black and white films look on blu

 

[swoon]

kiss me deadly is the better pick of those two, especially if you are looking to get into noir. the killing is more of a heist movie.

 

[TheKaeptain]

My local B&N didn't have The Last Days of Disco so I bought Bigger Than Life instead.

 

[omgkitty]

sorry I keep asking for recommendations but today is my last haul for the sale and I cant decide between The Killing or Kiss Me Deadly. I actually havent seen many Noir films but both of these films look great and I love how black and white films look on blu

I agree with swoon, but I think both films are awesome, and if you buy The Killing, it also comes with Killer's Kiss as well, which is a nice little noir film itself. I'd say if you can afford it, try to grab both.

 

[omgkitty]

I picked up my last two items of the sale with The Samurai Trilogy and David Lean Directs Noel Coward. There were a few more I had my eye on like Down By Law, but I couldn't justify spending any more money. Over $200 is a pretty big haul for me, especially considering how many I already own. I guess the only blu-rays that are left that I'm interested in are just things I'm not sure about. It feels good to be caught up and only have to worry about future releases (I think? Looking at my shelf kind of scares the shit out of me). Also, can someone please buy the DVD version of Le Samourai and then swoon (har har) over it on here so they will inevitably release it on blu-ray this year so you will complain? Just saying.

 

[codhand]

RIP Chris Marker

"The great French director and writer, Chris Marker, died in Paris on Sunday at the age of 91. He is often credited as the godfather of the essay film, a blend of documentary and personal reflection. Many well-known directors such as, Jean-Luc Godard, Jean-Marie Straub and Michael Moore have based their work on Marker’s innovation."

http://www.english.rfi.fr/france/20120730-famed-french-film-maker-chris-marker-dies-91

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2012/jul/30/film-maker-chris-marker-dies?newsfeed=true

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-la-jetee-sans-soleil/23167777