Criterion Newsletter (Part 3)

[beastwave]

I just find it interesting that Cassavetes is trending so hard right now. With the box set being reissued recently, and some of his films being screened here in Los Angeles, but whatever. Love Streams is a great film, and its cool that its being added to the collection. I would be curious to see what special features it has, and what the box art will look like.

I suppose this newest Newsletter drawing is an "obvious" clue to some, but then again sometimes those so-called "obvious" clues mean nothing. The last newsletter clue was the toy scuba diver, and some people initially thought it was Steve Zissou, then it became widely agreed it would be Tie Me Up Tie Me Down. Then the next batch of announcements what do we get ? Steve Zissou. So until its in print, it could be anything.

Not to mention those clues that support a film that never comes to fruition. Eraserhead anyone?

Since Criterion runs a business that makes money and has many fans willing to spend their money, there will always be those who will prefer certain releases than others. What is annoying is when others get bent out of shape because individuals are merely voicing their opinion. It would be amazing to see any of Lynch's films enter the Collection in Blu Ray format. I respect those with "blinders" who want to see their films released. Its nice to see passion and a little bit of hope.

Cheers to all the Cassavetes fans out there if indeed Love Streams is coming.

[Jeff]

I suppose this newest Newsletter drawing is an "obvious" clue to some, but then again sometimes those so-called "obvious" clues mean nothing. The last newsletter clue was the toy scuba diver, and some people initially thought it was Steve Zissou, then it became widely agreed it would be Tie Me Up Tie Me Down. Then the next batch of announcements what do we get ? Steve Zissou. So until its in print, it could be anything.

The only reason people initially said "I don't know, maybe Zissou" for that clue was that we already knew that it was in the works. Tie Me Up Tie Me Down was a surprise, but that drawing couldn't represent anything else. Just like Love Streams is a surprise, but that drawing couldn't represent anything else.

Not to mention those clues that support a film that never comes to fruition. Eraserhead anyone?

Eraserhead was only hinted at in a New Year's clue, it never had a newsletter clue suggesting it was imminent. Criterion still has the rights, they're just waiting on Lynch.

No one is getting "bent out of shape." It's not at all about anyone desperately wanting Criterion editions of Tie Me Up Tie Me Down or Love Streams (though I'm sure there are plenty in both camps). It's just that the monthly mix of annoyance and bemusement that always accompanies silly fantasy guesses has been especially pointed the last two months because the clues are so blatantly clear.

[Shrew]

Also, the newsletter clues are generally 2-3 months ahead of announcements, not just 1 month. Tie Me Up will probably show up soon.

[colinr0380]

If they ever turn up I've got a great idea for picture clues for Diane Kurys' Cocktail Molotov and Peppermint Soda! (I'll let you in on the secret: one involves a bottle with a rag in it next to a stem glass, and the second involves an individually wrapped sweet propped against a Cola bottle! :-$ )

[lacritfan]

LOVE STREAMS

I hope they somehow manage to get Michael Ventura's I'm Almost Not Crazy as an extra. From what I remember the story was they were at Cassavetes' house and Golan Globus wanted to make a behind the scenes documentary and Cassavetes pointed at Ventura and said have him do it. I believe he already knew he was terminal and there were scenes of him by the pool smoking a cigarette thinking about the script, working 'til the end.

[HistoryProf]

[domino harvey]

MacBeth

[swo17]

Out 1

[HistoryProf]

"wacky3-14a"??

[knives]

I'm sure Dom's right, but damn I hope that Swo is.

[jindianajonz]

MacBeth seems most likely... but which version?

[ryannichols7]

MacBeth seems most likely... but which version?

Polanski. I will be amazed if it's anything else.

[mfunk9786]

Is it bad that I have no idea how that picture is leading you to think MacBeth?

[domino harvey]

"Out! Out damn spot!"

[solaris72]

I'd guess Polanski? I'd prefer Welles' version...Olive's disc looks great, but supplements would be nice.

[knives]

If it's any version it is definitely the Polanski. All the other relevant ones I can think of are tied up with other companies.

[HistoryProf]

Is it bad that I have no idea how that picture is leading you to think MacBeth?

you are not alone. can someone explain how a dog=macbeth?

[jedgeco]

Is it bad that I have no idea how that picture is leading you to think MacBeth?

you are not alone. can someone explain how a dog=macbeth?

The dog has a spot, and "Spot" is a common American dog name.

[domino harvey]

Again, the quote from Lady MacBeth is "Out damned spot" (or close to that, I'm on my phone)

[mfunk9786]

"Out! Out damn spot!"

D'oh. Thanks.

[HistoryProf]

Again, the quote from Lady MacBeth is "Out damned spot" (or close to that, I'm on my phone)

ah....my knowledge is limited to three witches and other major plot points.

[HistoryProf]

Good on them for digging a little this time....

Doctor
26 What is it she does now? Look, how she rubs
27 her hands.

Gentlewoman
It is an accustomed action with her, to seem thus
washing her hands. I have known her continue in
this a quarter of an hour.

LADY MACBETH
Yet here's a spot.

Doctor
Hark! she speaks. I will set down what comes
from her, to satisfy my remembrance the more
strongly.

LADY MACBETH
Out, damned spot! out, I say!—One: two: why,
then, 'tis time to do't.—Hell is murky!—Fie, my
lord, fie! a soldier, and afeard? What need we
fear who knows it, when none can call our power
to account?—Yet who would have thought the old
man to have had so much blood in him?

[knives]

If it's any version it is definitely the Polanski. All the other relevant ones I can think of are tied up with other companies.

I severely doubt it, but now that I think of it Wadja's Serbian Lady MacBeth should be available. I imagine that they would wait for a restoration on that though.

[EddieLarkin]

Hopefully it'll come paired with a Knife in the Water upgrade (with all the shorts included on the set in HD). His entire output from 57-71 would then be available on Blu-ray (The Fearless Vampire Killers is available in France and coming soon from WAC, last I heard).

[Jack Phillips]

MacBeth

There is no upper case "B" in the name. The correct spelling is "Macbeth."