Criterion Additions

I would love to see a collection of Jem Cohen's films released by Criterion, but I'm certainly not holding my breath.

Once again, I refer you all to the wonderfully great Criterion messageboard of http://pub125.ezboard.com/bcriterioncollectionforum/

Try that...

I just ordered my copy - $18. on DVD-R. Natch. - along with a copy of <em> F is for Fake </em> from
www.pimpadelicwonderland.com

Weekend is owned by New Yorker films but no plans for a DVD have been made. It may come on Region 2 at some point.

And because they can - they've got the name and the identity to hook in film geeks, where else are you going to turn, New Yorker?

I haven't seen it, but supposedly it was aimed at the special effects mavens out there. Also I recall reading an interview with one of the Criterion folks who said that the revenues from the Armageddon allowed them to fund a lot of other less-popular titles.

Here's just the start of the relevant section:

Specifically, with "Armageddon": You'd be silly to overlook blockbusters as a genre and leave them out of a film library. They drive so much. They drive tastes and shooting styles and visual references that appear all over the world in commercials and on TV as well as on movie screens. They're part of a huge cultural cross-pollination. And special effects are one of the most important aspects of a certain kind of contemporary filmmaking.

Is The Rock Criterion still in print? I'd much rather have that than Armageddon.

Those were the days when you actually got your $140 million dollars worth out of your production budget.

I miss the days when a budget topping $80mln was big news and a reason to go see the film. Now that barely buys you a romantic comedy.

it depends on how you look at it. it my mind, there's no need for it to necessarily become somethi@5{te the suggestion that short films/music videos/avant-garde & experimental work are just a "warm-up" for a feature length narrative. it's kind of absurd to but a limitation of film that it has to be 90-180 minutes long with actors, dialogue & a plot. at least 50% of my favorite cinematic works don't fit into the categorization, and whenever i hear about people complaining about a lack of innovation in film, it's usually because all they watch are feature length narratives.

but as for the idea of the innovation in these works not "catching on" in the mainstream, you simply have to look around you to see their influence: magazines, billboards, popular films and music, even architecture. it's everywhere, and most of the good, innovative feature filmmakers will be the first to admit that they've been influenced by someone like michel gondry, spike jonze, jem cohen, etc.

two words: HOLY SHIT.

so rejoice, damn you.

no delivery to Canada this time :( :(

Everyone going nuts for the Criterion sale at B+N should know they’re also doing Arrow Films half off as well, your chance to get KHRUSTALYOV MY CAR, DISTANT VOICES / STILL LIVES, PULSE, and the Rivette Box Set.

— Peter Labuza (@labuzamovies) June 29, 2019

Rumor has it that a Godzilla announcement will be dropping next week, presumably in re: a massive set of the Toho material that's been on Filmstruck/Criterion Channel for some time.

Also lots of speculation that they'll announce, tomorrow, the 1,000th spine number which people seem convinced will be Citizen Kane.

To all of you patiently waiting for our October announcement, we're sorry for the delay. We will be announcing tomorrow—stay tuned!

— Criterion Collection (@Criterion) July 16, 2019

Wong Kar-wai's birthday today - boxset?

OCTOBER: Matewan; When We Where Kings; and Blu upgrades of Haxan and the Von Sternberg Silents box.

NO SPINE #1000 (YET)

haha wtf

When We Where Kings has Soul Power as a bonus film.

Whew, I'd been right on the verge of picking up Haxan on the assumption that no upgrade was on the horizon. The rare occasion when I've avoided getting punked by Criterion announcing a release that I've literally just bought.

According to a poster on the Criterion Forum, #1000 should be announced next week (probably the Godzilla box).

Announcing our October lineup, featuring a wrenching drama about a pivotal struggle in the American labor movement & an Oscar-winning chronicle of one of Muhammad Ali’s greatest fights. Plus, 2 Blu-ray upgrades! Stay tuned for something big: next week we'll announce spine #1000! pic.twitter.com/MiejT2hjF7

— Criterion Collection (@Criterion) July 18, 2019

Oh no, there goes Tokyo...

Curious about the silent films of von Sternberg set... I love the Sternberg/Dietrich box set. Probably going to go get Don't Look Now and My Brilliant Career at B&N after work today.

They're gorgeous. Be sure to give the Alloy Orchestra score for The Last Command a good listen.

I love the gangster in Underworld that laughs at the lead guy, "Look! He actually likes to read!"

Even more extraordinary: a Larry Semon performance that *doesn't* make me want to kick him in the crotch.

Old Joy confirmed in latest newsletter.

any Reichardt is good but that is by far my least favorite... so dated, such a product of the Bush 43 era, both characters are so pathetic...

Godzilla boxset all but confirmed as spine #1000, listing has showed up on blu ray/dvd sites

All hail the King! Announcing #1000: a monster edition! This October, we’re bringing you a collector’s set fit for the granddaddy of all movie monsters. Our landmark edition gathers for the first time all the Godzilla films from Japan’s Showa era! https://t.co/jwYyr01mPZ 🔥 pic.twitter.com/yZjyxCfJSq

— Criterion Collection (@Criterion) July 25, 2019

Oh no, there goes Tokyo...

― frustration and wonky passion (C. Grisso/McCain), Thursday, July 18, 2019 11:29 AM (one week ago) bookmarkflaglink

Blu-ray only, I see.

Legitimately all-over-the-map November:

✨Announcing our NOVEMBER 2019 titles! ✨https://t.co/FoQh6x0IZp pic.twitter.com/4kVsThFzaW

— Criterion Collection (@Criterion) August 15, 2019

Bette AND Betty!

RELEASE 👏 THE 👏 TASTE 👏 OF 👏 CHERRY 👏 4K 👏 RESTORATION

FTR, NOVEMBER: All About Eve; Now, Voyager; Betty Blue; Cold War; and The Daytrippers.

Nice.

I just looked at the details for Häxan and saw the Blu and DVD will have different covers.

RELEASE 👏 THE 👏 TASTE 👏 OF 👏 CHERRY 👏 4K 👏 RESTORATION

― flappy bird, Thursday, August 15, 2019 12:37 PM (one hour ago)

Betty Blue we got a clue on, but Cold War and The Daytrippers feel like two of the most leftfield announcements this entire year.

Is Daytrippers particularly well-regarded? Because I never got the sense that it was (to the extent that I even recalled its existence). So if not, then...why?

where's Transit?

Is Daytrippers particularly well-regarded? Because I never got the sense that it was (to the extent that I even recalled its existence). So if not, then...why?

Is Daytrippers particularly well-regarded? Because I never got the sense that it was (to the extent that I even recalled its existence). So if not, then...why?

Greg Mottola's first feature--surely this MUST be laying the ground for Superbad and Paul to join the collection?

I remember it vaguely as the sort of well-made Amerindie that got lost when Tarantino-wannabes took over Hollywood. But this can't be the best example of its time and place?

Probably not

Never heard of it before today

all I care about is the inevitable taste of fucking cherry upgrade
(and I say inevitable bc the IFC retro has a 4K restoration)

The Story of Temple Drake confirmed in latest newsletter.

mmmmm, lurid

is there an Eclipse schedule? there hasn't been one since the Bergman Sweden set last summer

C'mon, TCM...between Temple Drake and the expanded Forbidden Hollywood, surely you could do a landmark Pre-Code retrospective? Especially if Disney will license the surviving pre-1935 Fox titles....oh, yeah.

I think Eclipse has run its course, what with the higher standards for masters and the better tools for restoration now being utilized.

Plus the Criterion Channel is probably a more economically viable outlet for lesser-known foreign language titles. But I continue to wish for a Geza von Bolvary or a Maurice Tourneur En Europe Eclipse box.

saw Streetwise tonight, really well made and striking documentary from 1984, proto-Kids but closer in spirit and generosity to Wiseman (save for occasional voiceover, which works well). had a Janus logo so I assume there'll be a CC release soon.

I think it's coming as a bundle w/the new-ish sequel, TINY: The Life of Erin Blackwell.

Greg Mottola's first feature--surely this MUST be laying the ground for Superbad and Paul to join the collection?

I remember it vaguely as the sort of well-made Amerindie that got lost when Tarantino-wannabes took over Hollywood. But this can't be the best example of its time and place?

― Anne Hedonia (j.lu)

It got excellent reviews at the time and I remember Woody Allen, Scorsese, a few others in those early internet days praising Mottola.

does this mean Ben Stiller's mom (Anne Meara) is in the CC before he is?

no, ben is in royal tennenbaums

DECEMBER: Old Joy; Until The End Of The World; The Story of Temple Drake; and a Blu upgrade of Tunes of Glory.

the 287-min cut of Until the End of the World, damn

better shorter!

disagree, wish he'd release the 20-hour series edit he says he started with, want to live in this film