Doublethink
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Fuck yes at Late Spring. Hopefully Early Summer and Tokyo Story aren't too far behind.
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The Criterion Collection in 2012/13: Why haven't they released *insert title here*?
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Easystride
Member
Your taste in Ozu is similar to mine! Those are my favorites, surpassed only by An Autumn Afternoon. Can't wait to own a copy of Late Spring on bluray.
Three Reasons is up for Tiny Furniture:
http://www.criterion.com/current/posts/2118-three-reasons-tiny-furniture
Looks pretty awful. She looks/sounds like Napolean Dynamite in one scene.
http://www.criterion.com/current/posts/2118-three-reasons-tiny-furniture
Looks pretty awful. She looks/sounds like Napolean Dynamite in one scene.
Kilgore Trout
Member
I think the numbers on that infographic are wrong. There are 26 Kurosawa films released by criterion, 18 by Ozu. I didn't check the others, but some of them are probably off as well.
I would die for Floating Weeds, which was in color, and really benefited from it (I'll settle for Late Spring, though).
I would die for Floating Weeds, which was in color, and really benefited from it (I'll settle for Late Spring, though).
Kilgore Trout
Member
The problem is that Criterion is limiting Blu-ray releases to something like 5 or 7 per month and that includes films they're releasing for the first time as well as the back catalog, so it will be a while before they get to everything.
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
Sheee-it, Masters of Cinema continues to bring it:
MoC has several region free releases
BaronLundi
Member
Double Indemnity ? Lost Weekend ? Dreyer ? Nice !
I would be even more excited if I had'nt about 8 movies ordered from them that are apparently in limbo though.
I would be even more excited if I had'nt about 8 movies ordered from them that are apparently in limbo though.
If the studios don't stipulate it in contracts, MoC always releases region-free. They've stated repeatedly how ludicrous they find region coding, but can't do much about it.
What didn't you like about it?
Initially, I would say some of the formalist aspects and the narrative structure put me off. I found it a bit difficult to follow. Also, the middle scene at Misako's was just annoying. I wouldn't say I didn't like it, but that it frustrated my attempts to understand it. I kept thinking there was some idiosyncrasy of Japanese narrative structure I would need to understand to fully follow the film.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
Have you seen Tokyo Drifter yet?
If not, don't. If you struggled with Branded then TD will be entirely incomprehensible I would imagine.
If not, don't. If you struggled with Branded then TD will be entirely incomprehensible I would imagine.
Nope, haven't seen Tokyo Drifter. It was on my "Buy" list, but it has been removed.
Kilgore Trout
Member
Visually it was quite enjoyable, with all of the color coding, but I don't think there was any real substance. I mostly agree with Help Me! about Branded to Kill yet I could more readily see myself going back to watch that movie again rather than Tokyo Drifter. Regardless of its shortcomings I think it at least attempted to be something more than visually appealing pulp.
I thought about trading BtK in at Amazon, but I will watch it again at some point. Maybe when I have a better understanding of Japanese cinema. And I will try to watch Tokyo Drifter, I'm just not going to blind buy it like I did BtK. So many Criterions that I want it kinda pisses me off that I took a chance with that one...
Kilgore Trout
Member
I've seen my fair share of Japanese movies and I didn't get it either. I think it's more a product of its genre than a product of Japan. On the bright side, if you decide you want to trade in Branded to Kill down the line, because it's Criterion, there's a good chance it will hold its value.
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
Which yet again begs the question: why do so many people willingly drop $20 on one thing they're unsure about rather than, say, $8 - $10 to be able to check out as many Criterions as you can handle with Hulu and/or Netflix?
Physical media whore? I can tell you that I will probably be a bit more selective with blind buys. And Kilgore makes a good observation about Criterion value...I bought it for 20 and can trade it for 13.50. So I don't feel that I got that ripped off.
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
That isn't a good reason, and barely a legitimate one. Are you that incapable of enjoying the content of a movie on DVD? It isn't as though we've spent a great deal of time shunning any and all media that wasn't available in retina-searing resolutions; this is a pretty recent (and dismaying) phenomenon.
Secondly, there are a lot of Criterion and Eclipse films in 720p on Hulu, and some on Netlifx streaming. Many physical Blu-rays are available through Netflix (even more from Blockbuster Online).
Just sayin', it's weird to throw the money at things you don't even know you'll like when there are multiple viewing options at a fraction of the cost.
Secondly, there are a lot of Criterion and Eclipse films in 720p on Hulu, and some on Netlifx streaming. Many physical Blu-rays are available through Netflix (even more from Blockbuster Online).
Just sayin', it's weird to throw the money at things you don't even know you'll like when there are multiple viewing options at a fraction of the cost.
I never said it wasn't weird, just minorly justified by my illogical reasons. I will most likely keep it in my collection.
Max Armstrong
Member
Do want!
Fuck. Yes.
Also, any idea why Belle de Jour is 35 on Amazon, when most new releases are 28?
They give every CC disc an A, A-
AlternativeUlster
Absolutely pathetic part deux
If you want to sell it shipped below Criterion half off price shipped to Austin, let me know.
AlternativeUlster
Absolutely pathetic part deux
If you made a Criterion wish list, you get a 10 dollar credit too. Probably get Tokyo Drifter and Branded to Kill. Fuck yeah!
It's like you read my mind!
Buckethead
Banned
Can you make a wish list now and still get the $10 cred?
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
I have no idea why Criterion wasn't expecting a mad rush on their website today, but there are errors popping all over the place. I did manage to get my order through, though, so it is possible!
My pick-ups (all Blu, of course):
Branded to Kill
Tokyo Drifter
Godzilla
Kuroneko (I loved Onibaba, so this seemed like a no-brainer)
My pick-ups (all Blu, of course):
Branded to Kill
Tokyo Drifter
Godzilla
Kuroneko (I loved Onibaba, so this seemed like a no-brainer)
BeautifulMemory
Member
Man if I have money I would get Solaris and the colors trilogy
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Went with a "numbers" "theme".
3 Colors Trilogy ("Trilogy" means "3")
12 Angry Men (12 is a number of jurors, and also a number)
3 Colors Trilogy ("Trilogy" means "3")
12 Angry Men (12 is a number of jurors, and also a number)
Maybe...For the most part the films ARE good.
Sale lasts for 24 hrs...Damn, I wish I hope more scratch for this, looks like two/three. (Traffic, Belle de Jour, and 8 1/2).
They always do this, there's always 2 that I really want but need to get 3 to get free shipping! And the third one I want isn't released yet! This is like, the worst first world problem EVER. I went with 8 1/2 and Harakiri. Last Temptation was the 3rd I wanted but since it's not out I went with High & Low as the third.
Easystride
Member
I am considering getting the Late Ozu set. Every movie on that set is amazing, and it would be my first Eclipse set. Hopefully the site is working better later.