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The Criterion Collection in 2017: All Fancy Movie GAF Releases Welcome!
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I think we're going to have to agree to disagree. The only thing I dislike is the grading on the lettering, it's even worse on the quad:
But I love the imagery and like I said, I find the poster to be better than the film.
I'm with you, and boy, I don't think I'd be able to flip the art on Manhunter fast enough, but the fact that they do reversible art makes it OK.
mariachi507
Member
I actually enjoy the art of the Scream Factory covers, for the most part that is. Having the covers side by side on my shelf kind of gives me an old EC horror comics vibe. I also like how I can reverse the art on the actual bluray case but still have the Scream art on the slipcover. Arrow does the same thing don't they? I will agree that the theatrical posters are mostly superior though, and some of the Scream Factory art (Manhunter) is awful.
Microwave Massacre looks like it deserves a tagline just like Pieces, because it looks like exactly what you think it is.
The Early Cronenberg disc is basically the bonus disc from their huge Videodrome set, isn't it? Both Stereo and Crimes of the Future are already included as bonus films on Scanners and The Brood in the US (I think they're also on the Blu-ray for Fast Company, too), but I don't think those two shorts have been represented at all in any US-friendly release.
The Early Cronenberg disc is basically the bonus disc from their huge Videodrome set, isn't it? Both Stereo and Crimes of the Future are already included as bonus films on Scanners and The Brood in the US (I think they're also on the Blu-ray for Fast Company, too), but I don't think those two shorts have been represented at all in any US-friendly release.
Oh I forgot to mention, BFI will be releasing the Quay Brothers short film collection on blu in region B land. No official announcement as of yet, tentative release date is September.
It is.
And this will probably be region B locked as well.
It is.
And this will probably be region B locked as well.
Fancy Clown
Member
My Chungking was finally canceled 
the dream is dead!
the dream is dead!mariachi507
Member
That is so bought.
I was kind of hoping for a box set, but this will work as well.
Net_Wrecker
Member
I Walked With A Zombie is better, but I won't say no to Cat People.
cj_iwakura
Member
Wow, that's an attention getter.
afternoon delight
Member
I'm always impressed by their attention to detail for such niche works. Lub you Criterion!
Excellent!
Arrow Academy titles (UK only):
Fritz Lang!
And now there is cover art for The Human Condition:
(looks so good)
thats hot af.
any word on the print they'll be using? the one Criterion used wasn't all that great.
I'd assume the same master as the one Shochiku is using for their blu-ray, unfortunately I have no idea how that one looks since it isn't out yet.
Infernostew
Member
Eureka, are you guys all right? You can see how atrocious this looks, right?
I just threw up after looking at that. Just slap this on the cove and call it a day.
EDIT: Or this.
I'm going to post high(er) res versions of the posters to wash away that cover:
edit: Since Infernostew beat me to the punch; I might as well use this space to plug my Cannes thread since I'm guessing that there is some overlap between Cannes fans and Criterion fans
edit: Since Infernostew beat me to the punch; I might as well use this space to plug my Cannes thread since I'm guessing that there is some overlap between Cannes fans and Criterion fans
I'd prefer it to be as the poster posted art but jesus fuck is that an improvement. Good job Eureka.
Yeah I love Anna's work. Wish she would do more posters.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Chungking Amazon order cancelled automatically...dreams destroyed.
Why I do like Orson Welles quite a bit thank you very much.
Interesting to see that A Taste of Honey got released by Criterion before someone like BFI. Extra interesting is that it was distributed by British Lion, I thought all of those titles were with Studiocanal (and by extension the US rights would be with the devil).
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
Some great presents for my birthday month there, cheers Criterion
I just read that it's apparently a part of the Westchester Films library in the US, so it's safe from harmful parties.
I mean, as long as Shout Factory stays as cool as they have been.
Puck Beaverton
Banned
Always had a soft spot for The Immortal Story.
Eureka just announced a title for August:
Also coming this year are: Jinnah (which I don't recall hearing of before, trailer) and Varieté (hopefully without that goddam score).
As an added bonus; I really must applaud Criterion UK from emulating their US counterpart down to every detail, including not announcing the new titles on time (should have been announced yesterday).
Also coming this year are: Jinnah (which I don't recall hearing of before, trailer) and Varieté (hopefully without that goddam score).
As an added bonus; I really must applaud Criterion UK from emulating their US counterpart down to every detail, including not announcing the new titles on time (should have been announced yesterday).
mariachi507
Member
Scream Factory has announced that they are going to release John Carpenter's The Thing in a new collectors edition. I welcome this since the previous release has a little too much DNR for my liking, plus it was barebones and didn't feature any of extra's from the laserdisc or DVD.
Damn, if the Universal partnership can get them that, then I can't imagine that it's anything other than a matter of time until they get their hands on An American Werewolf in London. Fantastic news in any event.
EDIT: Fangoria confirmed that it has a brand new 2K transfer, so hype is at ludicrous levels.
VistraNorrez
Member
So glad I held off on purchasing The Thing.
Net_Wrecker
Member
Ok then, I guess I'll just replace half of what I own with Scream Factory collector's versions.
No problem.
It'll all be fine.
I laughed so hard at this one. I love me some punny wordplay.
The Valet of the Dolls needs to happen for real.
cj_iwakura
Member
Can not WAIT for Dr. Strangelove, unreal.
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
Valley of the Dolls is thoroughly mediocre, but I suppose it is iconic regardless. At least its existence justifies the delightfully bizarre second movie - which hopefully comes along with this deal. Criterion should do a Sex and the City two-pack in a few decades.
mariachi507
Member
I always figured that Universal would keep their bigger titles to themselves, the flood gates are opened now!
Haha, no kidding.