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[codhand]

isn't there a woody allen joke about shoah?

 

[Borgnine]

Fantastic that Shoah is finally getting released, I'd been hoping they'd get to it for a few years. I'll have to wait and see if they put it on their Hulu Plus channel. I know it comes with some more films as supplements but I don't think I can swing $80 for it.

B&N half price sale that shit. Fuck I wish I was Jewish so I could make a joke, blast this Aryan blood!

 

[Zia]

I can't remember the last time Criterion had a month like this. What a batch of announcements.

 

[mojiimbo]

isn't there a woody allen joke about shoah?

I think it's about The Sorrow and the Pity, which is also pretty long. Shoah didn't come out until a few years after Annie Hall.

 

[BaronLundi]

Wild Strawberries ! Finally.

Shoah and Harold Lloyd are also definitely on my buying list. I must admit I've never heard about the other two.

 

[codhand]

the czech one....

"Marketa Lazarová was voted the all-time best Czech movie in a prestigious 1998 poll of Czech film critics and publicists"

works for me.

 

[BaronLundi]

B&N half price sale that shit. Fuck I wish I was Jewish so I could make a joke, blast this Aryan blood!

PM me the joke and I'll post it if it's good.

 

[Liquidsnake]

Has anyone seen Badlands?

 

[Illithid Dude]

Has anyone seen Badlands?

I believe it doesn't release until tomorrow. At least, that's when Amazon says it comes in.

 

[Liquidsnake]

I believe it doesn't release until tomorrow. At least, that's when Amazon says it comes in.

Its the only Malick film I have not seen. Worth a purchase?

 

[dark_chris]

That Shoah box art. LOVE IT!

 

[Jo Shishido's Cheeks]

the czech one....

"Marketa Lazarová was voted the all-time best Czech movie in a prestigious 1998 poll of Czech film critics and publicists"

works for me.

I haven't even heard of it :'(

Certainly is a striking cover though, enough to pique my interest for sure.

 

[NekoFever]

I'm tempted to buy Shoah, even though I'll never get through it.

Safety Last, definitely. I love silent comedies but have never seen that one.

 

[Zebra]

Its the only Malick film I have not seen. Worth a purchase?

I absolutely adore it. It's worth a purchase.

 

[Expendable.]

Its the only Malick film I have not seen. Worth a purchase?

Absolutely, it's fantastic. Can't wait to pick it up.

 

[Liquidsnake]

Thanks guys.

 

[codhand]

guys the correct answer is no, until they fix that "cover"

 

[Cosmic Bus]

Safety Last, definitely. I love silent comedies but have never seen that one.

I'd like to see the documentary on this release, but overall, I can't imagine someone spending nearly $30 on Criterion's disc over ~$60 for the New Line Lloyd box set from several years ago. One of the best purchases I ever made.

p.s. The Kid Brother is his best.

 

[PsihoPerihelion]

Does anyone know if Criterion ships worldwide or it's only for USA?

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

Only in the States, unfortunately.

 

[codhand]

Amazon have some Criterions on sale

 

[newjeruse]

Rashomon bought.

 

[codhand]

i think brazil is the best deal of those, you get a ton of content

Disc 1
Audio Commentary - this is the same audio commentary with Terry Gilliam which was recorded by Criterion in 1996 and appeared on the DVD release of the film. The director offers an enormous amount of information about the history of Brazil, from conception to execution, the unique style of the film, some of the specific influences (for example Star Wars's influence), the important message(s), the costumes, the key characters, etc.

Disc 2
What is "Brazil"? - on this on-set documentary directed by Rob Hedden, Terry Gilliam, editor Julian Doyle, co-writer Top Stoppard, co-writer Charles McKeown, co-producer Patrick Cassavetti, and actors Jonathan Pryce, Katherine Helmond, Kim Greist and Michael Palin, among others, discuss what Brazil is and what its messages is. In English, not subtitled. (30 min, 1080i).
The Production Notebook - a collection of original documents, storyboards, photographs, and interviews compiled by Criterion and Brazil expert David Morgan.
1. We're All in it Together: The Brazil Screenwriters - Terry Gilliam, Charles McKeown, and Tom Stoppard discuss the screenplay of Brazil. (11 min, 1080i).
2. Dreams Unfulfilled: Unfilmed Brazil Storyboards - a collection of nine storyboards by Terry Gilliam with an introduction. These storyboards have been animated and include narration by David Morgan. (22 min, 1080p).
-- Introduction
-- The Eyeballs
-- The Storeroom of Knowledge
-- The Cages
-- The Stone Ship
-- The Fall
-- The Samurai
-- The Sky Cube
-- The Forces of Darkness
3. Designing Brazil - a visual essay by David Morgain focusing on the style and look of Brazil. Also included are audio excerpts from interviews with director Terry Gilliam, production designer Norman Garwood, costume designer James Acheson, etc. (21 min, 1080p).
4. Flights of Fantasy: Brazil's Special Effects - in this visual essay, David Morgan discusses the special effects in Brazil. Also included is an excerpt from an audio interview with second unit director and visual effects specialist Julian Doyle. (10 min, 1080p).
5. Fashion and Fascism: James Acheson on Brazil's Costume Design - designer James Acheson discusses Brazil's costumes. Also included are original design sketches and research materials. (7 min, 1080p).
6. Brazil's Score - director Terry Gilliam and composer Michael Kamen discuss the genesis of Brazil's score. The interviews were conducted by Criterion in 1996. (10 min, 1080i).
The Battle of Brazil: A Video History - an in-depth look at the controversy surrounding Brazil's U.S. release, with Terry Gilliam, producer Arnon Milchan, and studio executives Frank Price, Marvin Antonowsky, Bob Rehme, and Sidney Sheinberg. The documentary was produced by Criterion in 1996 and based on Jack Mathews' book The Battle of "Brazil". (56 min, 1080i).
-- Introduction
-- The Filmmakers
-- Cannes, 1983
-- The Executives
-- Mr. Gilliam and Mr. Sheinberg
-- Guerrilla Tactics
-- Clandestine Screenings.
-- Release
The "Love Conquers All" Version - the ninety-four-minute "commercial" version of Brazil, which was shown only on syndicated television. This version of the film includes various alternate takes, new footage, and dialog. With optional commentary by Brazil expert David Morgan. (94 min, 1080i).
Trailer - original trailer for Brazil. In English, not subtitled. (3 min, 1080i).
Booklet - illustrated booklet featuring an essay by film critic David Sterritt.

course Rashomon is no slouch in that dept either

 

[Guzim]

I just bought Rashomon and In the Mood for Love.

 

[Expendable.]

I bought In the Mood For Love and Badlands.

 

[BearChair]

I really want another Criterion upgrade to Hulu Plus. Is there any way to track when they are going to add more?

 

[newjeruse]

FWIW, I don't think Badlands is actually discounted anymore than usual. That's the price it has been on Amazon and in stores.

 

[codhand]

yeah, not the greatest price on that particular one..

 

[ohhthegore]

Bought Brazil, will pick up The Royal Tenenbaums if its still on sale on friday

nevermind, looks like its a DOTD so only Brazil for me

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

Yeah, the newsletter just shipped. I think the joke here is France says Ha.

Criterion might be releasing Frances Ha sometime soon. It's a good guess, I think. But it hasn't even run in the theaters yet, so they might be messing around.

 

[mojiimbo]

Seems plausible since it's distributed by IFC Films and they've already done Kicking and Screaming.

 

[big ander]

I saw theories that it meant To Be Or Not To Be, which would be more exciting, but I don't know how they came to that conclusion.

 

[omgkitty]

Dear Criterion collectors,

We wanted to let you know that the following titles are going out of print effective March 31:

Army of Shadows

Le cercle rouge

Le doulos

Last Year at Marienbad

Léon Morin, Priest

Mafioso

We have limited stock on hand, and will be selling copies through the 31st, while supplies last. As in the past, we hope to relicense the films so that they can rejoin the collection sometime in the future.

Sincerely,
The Criterion Collection

Ugh really don't want to have to buy Le Doulos for $33.

 

[XShagrath]

Ugh really don't want to have to buy Le Doulos for $33.

Thanks for the heads up. Went ahead and placed an order on Amazon for the three I didn't have on blu (Army of Shadows, Le Cercle Rouge, and Leon Morin, Priest). I have Army and Cercle on dvd, but hadn't upgraded them yet. I already have Mafioso and Le Doulos, so I'm safe there too.

 

[Anton Sugar]

Goddammit, more money I have to spend.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

Fuck. It's going to be a while before Marienbad gets a new print, not to mention the Melvilles.

 

[codhand]

damn, was hoping theyd fix the color filter for le circle, guess ill buy it anyway, im sure it's good.

basically i heard criterion removed the blue-green hur everything had

 

[lazybones18]

http://blog.criterioncast.com/post/46657951804/criterion-to-restore-18-films-from-satyajit-ray#_=_

 

[Yes Boss!]

http://blog.criterioncast.com/post/46657951804/criterion-to-restore-18-films-from-satyajit-ray#_=_

Wholly shit!

Last time I saw these was when the were restored for 35 by Merchant Ivory and Sony and exhibited. That was back in the mid-nineties.

 

[Jo Shishido's Cheeks]

The Repo Man packaging..... holy shit!

 

[TheKaeptain]

HOLY SHIT

 

[xxracerxx]

Mother of god.

 

[cj_iwakura]

Oh crap, I always wanted to see Le Circle Rouge.

 

[codhand]

pretty sure it's on netflix

 

[Slurmer]

Anyone actually seen Shoah in its entirety? I suppose this is my calling.

Yep. Watched it for research in school. Something I can enjoy academically but I don't think I have any desire to watch that movie again, much less own it.

 

[cj_iwakura]

Yep. Watched it for research in school. Something I can enjoy academically but I don't think I have any desire to watch that movie again, much less own it.

That's how I feel about roughly half of the Criterions I've watched.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

The Life of Oharu
Babette's Feast
The Devil's Backbone (#666!)
Lord of the Flies
The Ice Storm Blu

—That's what's appeared so far. I'm on a phone, so no pics from me.

 

[codhand]

—That's what's appeared so far. I'm on a phone, so no pics from me.

no excuses!

 

[omgkitty]

 

[omgkitty]

The Mike Mignola Devil's Backbone artwork is fucking great!