Guess that is why they will be showing it at the Film Forum soon.
― Waiting For The Ufas (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 30 October 2013 23:24 (twelve years ago)
This kind of an anticlimactic announcement 'cause it's no secret that the Lloyd estate is now in cahoots with Janus/Criterion. But I guess now we know it's the next one, and it will be out soon-ish.
― A Made Man In The Mellow Mafia (C. Grisso/McCain), Thursday, 31 October 2013 01:51 (twelve years ago)
should be double-released w/ Harold Diddlebock
(Lloyd & Sturges fought like dogs; still splendid in its full version)
― eclectic husbandry (Dr Morbius), Thursday, 31 October 2013 01:55 (twelve years ago)
http://www.criterion.com/explore/209-kim-newman-s-top-10
― Ward Fowler, Thursday, 31 October 2013 06:25 (twelve years ago)
The colors in All That Heaven Allows look like crap. Whoever it was who fixed it up for DVD has no taste or subtlety. Watched a print of Written on the Wind on Friday and it was a revelation to look at - also Russell Metty and Sirk. Maybe the reds or other colors fade over time, but I think it looked more like it was supposed to than the garish thing criterion put out.
I remember watching the restoration doc on the HVE (?) Mikey and Nicky, and hearing the technician doing the restoration talk about his work and comparing the old print with the restoration made me not trust people in his profession; for Mikey and Nicky, this was especially true re the morning sun shot at the end and re May's intentions. I've seen other restoration docs since then and it seems like a lot of the restoration people don't choose to err on the side of not "restoring" enough.
Maybe if I saw their Written on the Wind and it looked exactly as I imagine it should, considering the print I saw, or if I saw a print of All That Heaven Allows and it looked just like the dvd, then Criterion would be vindicated.
― bamcquern, Monday, 4 November 2013 04:41 (twelve years ago)
my favorite restoration travesty
http://youtu.be/XXnu58AwvME?t=2m33s
Universal didn't like fake zooms, so they DNRed the fuck out of everything then put fake grain over it.
― zanana rebozo (abanana), Monday, 4 November 2013 08:09 (twelve years ago)
Not to mention Sirk, right?
― midnight outdoor nude frolic up north goes south (Eric H.), Monday, 4 November 2013 13:20 (twelve years ago)
Also, I guess another month long 50% off sale is starting tomorrow at B&N. God help us all.
― midnight outdoor nude frolic up north goes south (Eric H.), Monday, 4 November 2013 14:24 (twelve years ago)
can I send you my list?
― the objections to Drake from non-REAL HIPHOP people (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 4 November 2013 14:30 (twelve years ago)
Like you weren't the trigger-happy one when we were using the registry gun there.
― midnight outdoor nude frolic up north goes south (Eric H.), Monday, 4 November 2013 14:37 (twelve years ago)
You're in for some dreadful grief, Eric. Maybe it's best you moved out.
― the objections to Drake from non-REAL HIPHOP people (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 4 November 2013 14:44 (twelve years ago)
You're not going to give me up easily.
― midnight outdoor nude frolic up north goes south (Eric H.), Monday, 4 November 2013 14:46 (twelve years ago)
Then Sirk and Metty could get bent!
― bamcquern, Monday, 4 November 2013 15:15 (twelve years ago)
I am going to give you two the fucking clause.
― eclectic husbandry (Dr Morbius), Monday, 4 November 2013 15:33 (twelve years ago)
the Santa Clause?
― the objections to Drake from non-REAL HIPHOP people (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 4 November 2013 15:34 (twelve years ago)
Invoking the fucking clause would be some sort of Christmas miracle.
― midnight outdoor nude frolic up north goes south (Eric H.), Monday, 4 November 2013 15:41 (twelve years ago)
Feb: Foreign Correspondent, Tess, King of the Hill, Blue is the Warmest Colour, Fantastic Mr Fox, plus Jules and Jim Blu.
― Insane Prince of False Binaries (Gukbe), Friday, 15 November 2013 22:18 (twelve years ago)
Breathless on dual-format too.
― A Made Man In The Mellow Mafia (C. Grisso/McCain), Friday, 15 November 2013 22:19 (twelve years ago)
...and BITWC isn't dual-format, just standalone (and bare bones) blu or dvd.
― A Made Man In The Mellow Mafia (C. Grisso/McCain), Friday, 15 November 2013 22:35 (twelve years ago)
...with the promise of a proper special edition at a later date.
― A Made Man In The Mellow Mafia (C. Grisso/McCain), Friday, 15 November 2013 22:37 (twelve years ago)
Anyone seen Foreign Correspondent? the description sounds great
― rob, Friday, 15 November 2013 22:38 (twelve years ago)
yep, top-drawer hitch chaser
― eclectic husbandry (Dr Morbius), Friday, 15 November 2013 22:39 (twelve years ago)
On closer inspection, KoTH has The Underneath as a bonus feature.
― A Made Man In The Mellow Mafia (C. Grisso/McCain), Friday, 15 November 2013 22:40 (twelve years ago)
Pumped for Jules and Jim on Blu
― a fifth of misty beethoven (cryptosicko), Friday, 15 November 2013 23:13 (twelve years ago)
March: Persona, Freshman (Lloyd not Broderick), Great Beauty, Brief History of Time plus George Washington and Hidden Fortress upgrades
― Insane Prince of False Binaries (Gukbe), Monday, 16 December 2013 22:47 (twelve years ago)
Persona aside, bit of a lean month.
― Alfre, Lord Woodard (Eric H.), Monday, 16 December 2013 22:57 (twelve years ago)
b-but hidden fortress...
― koogs, Monday, 16 December 2013 22:59 (twelve years ago)
yeah, Harold Lloyd, that guy sucks! GRRRRRRRRRRR
― eclectic husbandry (Dr Morbius), Monday, 16 December 2013 23:00 (twelve years ago)
The worst. (Cute, tho.)
― Alfre, Lord Woodard (Eric H.), Monday, 16 December 2013 23:07 (twelve years ago)
http://criterioncast.com/art/wacky/wacky-new-years-drawing-hints-at-the-criterion-collections-2014-line-up/
― Insane Prince of False Binaries (Gukbe), Wednesday, 1 January 2014 20:46 (twelve years ago)
Some folks on the C-forum think the band = Jazz On A Summer's Day.
― Maintenance Engineer of Foolhardiness (C. Grisso/McCain), Wednesday, 1 January 2014 21:00 (twelve years ago)
Among the wild speculations, those pieces of candy apparently indicate Tootsie. Intrigued over Tati boxset, The Brood + Scanners, and really crossing fingers for A Brighter Summer Day.
― Alfre, Lord Woodard (Eric H.), Wednesday, 1 January 2014 21:11 (twelve years ago)
April: Il Sorpasso, Riot In Cell Block 11, Breaking The Waves, Master of The House & a 400 Blows blu upgrade.
― ...out of that weakness, out of that envy, out of that fear.. (C. Grisso/McCain), Wednesday, 15 January 2014 22:13 (twelve years ago)
How many g-d times are they going to issue that damned movie (that I love)?
― Alfre, Lord Woodard (Eric H.), Wednesday, 15 January 2014 23:36 (twelve years ago)
I thought you owned BTW...?
― Bryan Fairy (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 15 January 2014 23:37 (twelve years ago)
Actually that 400 Blows thing is a dual-format edition, not an upgrade.
― ...out of that weakness, out of that envy, out of that fear.. (C. Grisso/McCain), Thursday, 16 January 2014 00:18 (twelve years ago)
I don't understand DVD/BD combos. Doesn't everyone who wants a blu-ray player have one by now?
― zanarkand bozo (abanana), Thursday, 16 January 2014 05:23 (twelve years ago)
Cheaper to produce so it makes sense that new titles and big sellers are being done that way now.
― Insane Prince of False Binaries (Gukbe), Thursday, 16 January 2014 09:07 (twelve years ago)
I want a Blu-Ray player but I don't have one (because I don't have an HDTV and apparently they cost more than, like, $200)
― queen bey backers (Stevie D(eux)), Thursday, 16 January 2014 15:28 (twelve years ago)
The main reasoning behind dual-formatting is when the hold outs finally go Blu (presumably after their tv and/or dvd player konks), they'll already have a decent Blu collection by virtue of having been forced into buying them. And for those who already are Blu, you can share/pass along the dvd, or use it yourself for travelling etc.
― ...out of that weakness, out of that envy, out of that fear.. (C. Grisso/McCain), Thursday, 16 January 2014 22:32 (twelve years ago)
Looks like a confirmation for Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! in the latest newsletter.
― ...out of that weakness, out of that envy, out of that fear.. (C. Grisso/McCain), Friday, 31 January 2014 21:59 (twelve years ago)
May: Like Someone In Love & Red River (two cuts) on dual; Ace In The Hole dual; Life Aquatic & Overlord blu upgrades.
― Virginia, Plain and Tall (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, 18 February 2014 22:20 (twelve years ago)
Pretty light month once the upgrades are taken out of the mix.
― Eric H., Tuesday, 18 February 2014 22:30 (twelve years ago)
Love Streams confirmed in latest newsletter.
― Virginia, Plain and Tall (C. Grisso/McCain), Friday, 28 February 2014 20:15 (twelve years ago)
http://www.criterion.com/explore/214-martin-scorsese-s-top-10
― Ward Fowler, Friday, 28 February 2014 20:18 (twelve years ago)
Amazing news re: Streams.
― Eric H., Friday, 28 February 2014 20:27 (twelve years ago)
Oh cool, A Hard Day's Night in June.
― Corporal Clegg, you've got a lovely daughter (WilliamC), Monday, 17 March 2014 22:01 (twelve years ago)
Plus Judex and upgrades of Picnic at Hanging Rock, Hearts and Minds, L'Eclisse, and All That Heaven Allows.
― Insane Prince of False Binaries (Gukbe), Monday, 17 March 2014 22:04 (twelve years ago)
Sirk upgrades v.needed & welcome.
― Interior. Ibiza Bar (C. Grisso/McCain), Monday, 17 March 2014 22:14 (twelve years ago)
A lot of redux, but maybe the most awesome single month in a recent memory.
― Eric H., Monday, 17 March 2014 23:11 (twelve years ago)