Criterion Newsletter (Part 2)

[THX1378]

I haven't seen SubUrbia in years so I forgot that they play a prominent part in the film. I wouldn't be surprised if both 1991 and SubUrbia come out at the same time.

[swo17]

Yet no mention of any of the 'exclusive' Kurosawa titles getting an individual release in the future for those who don't want 20 double dips! ](*,)

If they announced those now, I'm sure it would cut into the sales of the AK100 box. I bet it takes a year or two before these exclusives come out on their own. How long did it take for them to unbox Cassavetes? Le jour se leve?

[cdnchris]

It is nice for those not on Blu-Ray yet who might want the extras on the reissue though - maybe 8 1/2 might get revamped too, even if just for the extra documentary.

Will it be a "reissue" though or the Merchant Ivory DVD repackaged?

[Perkins Cobb]

How long did it take for them to unbox Cassavetes? Le jour se leve?

Way too effin' long, that's how long.

[colinr0380]

It is nice for those not on Blu-Ray yet who might want the extras on the reissue though - maybe 8 1/2 might get revamped too, even if just for the extra documentary.

Will it be a "reissue" though or the Merchant Ivory DVD repackaged?

It would be a truly dumb (not to mention patronising) move to just think people were only complaining about the spine number and not the extras, and it really would make the reissue a completely redundant release. But the way Criterion are going at the moment I therefore assume it will just be a repackaging of the old version without the Blu 'exclusives'!

[swo17]

Man, Hopscotch, Fishing with John, and Koko the Talking Gorilla. Someone must have been bad this year...

[domino harvey]

Revanche is included, so someone must have been bad next year

[Dadapass]

I see Rushmore in the back. Soon to be in print once again?

[Minkin]

I see Rushmore in the back. Soon to be in print once again?

It will be on Nov: 15th, 19th, 26th... December 10th, 14th, 20th... but you can get it now on the 22cd... or check back tomorrow for January and beyond. One day...

Plus, all up and coming cinephiles deserve nothing better to hone their craft and love than 60s swordplay classics and Dazed and Confused... Your teen's love of violence and angst will be perfectly matched.

[domino harvey]

Soon to have always been in print

[The Elegant Dandy Fop]

Plus, all up and coming cinephiles deserve nothing better to hone their craft and love than 60s swordplay classics

Is there a problem with 60's swordplay films? Is it inconceivable that someone like me can love the films of Max Ophuls, Nagisa Oshima, John Cassavetes and Maurice Pialat as much as the Zatoichi series or the films of Hideo Gosha?

[Minkin]

Plus, all up and coming cinephiles deserve nothing better to hone their craft and love than 60s swordplay classics

Is there a problem with 60's swordplay films? Is it inconceivable that someone like me can love the films of Max Ophuls, Nagisa Oshima, John Cassavetes and Maurice Pialat as much as the Zatoichi series or the films of Hideo Gosha?

Not to have taken it as mockery of the set- which I own and enjoy myself... but in the context Criterion used- it just seemed like a purchase for your violence-enthused teenager who will only take mild interest in something if there is a body count involved. It's similarly reminiscent to the time a friend screened The Battle of Algiers to a group- after selling it as the model terrorist organization plot and revolution film- only to receive several disappointed walkouts based on the film not being a shootout.

If you’re trying to decide what to get an adventurous, movie-loving teenager in your life, how about turning that daughter, son, niece, nephew, or godchild on to the art of cinema?

In the context of Swordplay classics as a start to the art film seems rather holding to the teenage archetype.

[Matt]

If you’re trying to decide what to get an adventurous, movie-loving teenager in your life, how about turning that daughter, son, niece, nephew, or godchild on to the art of cinema?

For your grandchild, however, a $5 bill inside a Garfield Christmas card will suffice.

[domino harvey]

All I want for Christmas is lasagna!

[domino harvey]

Sorry guys, my cat typed that

[The Elegant Dandy Fop]

Plus, all up and coming cinephiles deserve nothing better to hone their craft and love than 60s swordplay classics

Is there a problem with 60's swordplay films? Is it inconceivable that someone like me can love the films of Max Ophuls, Nagisa Oshima, John Cassavetes and Maurice Pialat as much as the Zatoichi series or the films of Hideo Gosha?

Not to have taken it as mockery of the set- which I own and enjoy myself... but in the context Criterion used- it just seemed like a purchase for your violence-enthused teenager who will only take mild interest in something if there is a body count involved. It's similarly reminiscent to the time a friend screened The Battle of Algiers to a group- after selling it as the model terrorist organization plot and revolution film- only to receive several disappointed walkouts based on the film not being a shootout.

I see. Sorry to misunderstand you. I honestly can't see what teenage would enjoy Samurai Rebellion though. It's too serious and slowly paced for any testosterone filled teenage bastard.

[swo17]

Sorry guys, my cat typed that

Hmmmm... :-k

= Domino?

[domino harvey]

I was going to make a joke about how we know I'm not Liz since women don't post here but then I got distracted and am now more excited about the discovery that there is such a thing as a Garfield Wiki and that it is very specific:

However, in a series of strips from summer 2006, Liz finally admitted that she had feelings for Jon. The two have been portrayed as a couple ever since. In a few of the July 2007 strips, Garfield became jealous of Liz, until they became friends on July 24.

Who could ever forget July 24, 2007, the day when Liz and Garfield became friends

[colinr0380]

Sorry guys, my cat typed that

[Murdoch]

The best thing that ever came out of Garfield was when they finally got rid of him.

[MoonlitKnight]

Man, Hopscotch, Fishing with John, and Koko the Talking Gorilla. Someone must have been bad this year...

Now, now, "Hopscotch" is a very good film for what it is -- it's just that like a few other Paramount titles also released by Criterion ("The Spy Who Came In from the Cold," "Downhill Racer," "The Friends of Eddie Coyle," etc.), it doesn't exactly scream CRITERION.

[swo17]

I thought it was common knowledge that I haven't actually seen any of the films that I make fun of.

[agnamaracs]

Man, Hopscotch, Fishing with John, and Koko the Talking Gorilla. Someone must have been bad this year...

And somehow just Tokyo Twilight. "Here, I know you like Ozu, this is my least favorite from the Eclipse set, just take it..."

[HerrSchreck]

Anyone else get the Criterion Gift Guide sent to them twice?

[keeproductions]

Anyone else get the Criterion Gift Guide sent to them twice?

Yep. Yep.