Forthcoming Lists Discussion and Random Speculation Vol. 6

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Re: Forthcoming Lists Discussion and Random Speculation Vol.

#226 Post by captveg » Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:52 pm

EDIT: Redundant point is redundant

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#227 Post by tenia » Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:54 pm

I imagine that there will be some first wave of DF "upgrades" for best selling titles (I wouldn't be surprised if they announce Seven Samurai next month, for instance), since I'm sure Breathless is also a major seller for them, but that will most lilkely dries out, right ?
I'm also surprised with this "upgrade" being counted as a regular upgrade, because Breathless was on top of all the announced releases.

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#228 Post by zedz » Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:56 pm

med wrote:Hold on, someone's gotta figure out how to tie dual-format upgrades to why Criterion hasn't released any Rivette.
Well, assuming that Criterion only had half an hour of work left to do on their deluxe dual format release of Out 1, maybe they just threw in the towel and said, "what the hell, let's rerelease The 400 Blows instead."

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#229 Post by Finch » Wed Jan 15, 2014 7:02 pm

Makes sense to put out Breaking The Waves when Magnoila release Nymphomaniac Pts 1 & 2 theatrically and on VOD; personally I am very ambivalent about the film but it'll make others happy. Will definitely blind-buy the Siegel and probably Master of the House too.

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#230 Post by zedz » Wed Jan 15, 2014 7:10 pm

adavis53 wrote:they haven't made the official announcement yet so there's a chance there's one to come? otherwise this is one of their lightest months in a long ass time
How soon we forget the dark days of July 2012.

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#231 Post by movielocke » Wed Jan 15, 2014 10:11 pm

The extras seem fairly robust for this month, it's worth noting. So while there's not an enormous amount of releases, they're all substantial.

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#232 Post by ianungstad » Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:01 pm

http://www.thecinemologists.com/2014/01 ... erion.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

There's a snippet of a Q+A with the Quay brothers at the 4 min. mark in which they talk about their visit to the Criterion offices. The Quay brothers mention that they've talked with Criterion about putting out a release of their more recent work. Sounds pretty informal at this point, so don't look for a release anytime soon. (if ever)

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Re: Forthcoming Lists Discussion and Random Speculation Vol.

#233 Post by Cinephrenic » Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:04 am

Well we know Criterion loves experimental work.

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#234 Post by swo17 » Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:25 am

Cinephrenic wrote:Well we know Criterion has previously been forced into releasing some obscure experimental work.
Fixed.

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#235 Post by knives » Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:41 am

Now if only somehow they could be forced to release the full Brakhage and Frampton I'd die happy.

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#236 Post by Arrow » Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:12 am

knives wrote:Now if only somehow they could be forced to release the full Brakhage and Frampton I'd die happy.
I agree, two of my favorite sets in the collection. Whenever I'm stressed I watch Lemon, quick film that really centers me. (Nostalgia) seems to have the same effect.

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#237 Post by htshell » Thu Jan 16, 2014 2:48 am

swo17 wrote:
Cinephrenic wrote:Well we know Criterion has previously been forced into releasing some obscure experimental work.
Stan Brakhage and Hollis Frampton as obscure experimental filmmakers... :-k

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#238 Post by jindianajonz » Thu Jan 16, 2014 11:48 am

vsski wrote:Well, if this is it at least my wallet is happy
Fully agreed. This is the first month since La Notte came out that had a new release I don't plan on immediately picking up at the next B&N sale (I'm not counting the barebones Blue is the Warmest Color as a release; as far as I'm concerned it's just a hint, like a newsletter clue, that the movie will be released in the future)

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#239 Post by Yaanu » Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:26 pm

jindianajonz wrote:
vsski wrote:Well, if this is it at least my wallet is happy
Fully agreed. This is the first month since La Notte came out that had a new release I don't plan on immediately picking up at the next B&N sale (I'm not counting the barebones Blue is the Warmest Color as a release; as far as I'm concerned it's just a hint, like a newsletter clue, that the movie will be released in the future)
It also helps that they said that they'll release an expanded edition at a later date on the film's entry page on Criterion.com.

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#240 Post by ianungstad » Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:12 pm

Criterion are also reprinting Night of the Hunter. It doesn't seem to be a dual format release. I assume they are just dropping the digipack. It's another title that was recently "discontinued". Street date is April.8th

http://www.amazon.com/Night-Hunter-Blu- ... the+hunter" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Forthcoming Lists Discussion and Random Speculation Vol.

#241 Post by FrauBlucher » Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:40 pm

There is also an Amazon pre-order for Gimme Shelter to be re-released April 29.

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#242 Post by sir_luke » Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:53 pm

Maybe to coincide with an upgrade of Salesman?
...Pretty please?

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#243 Post by cdnchris » Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:56 pm

I think that's the Vanessa Hudgens one.

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#244 Post by sir_luke » Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:02 pm

She plays Mick Jagger, right?

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#245 Post by FrauBlucher » Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:03 pm

Blu-ray.com has it listed as Criterion.
Neither can be trusted, though. #-o

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#246 Post by knives » Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:20 pm

That's too cheap to be Criterion.

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#247 Post by sir_luke » Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:35 pm

Yeah, if they were planning a simple repackaging for April, like 400 Blows, they would have probably announced it yesterday. Seems like a mix-up to me. That's what you get for pilfering a famous title!

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#248 Post by ptatler » Fri Jan 17, 2014 4:21 pm

Janus's new print of Oshima's BOY begins it's theatrical run today.

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#249 Post by FrauBlucher » Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:19 pm

All this La Dolce Vita news and talk has me hoping hard that CC is releasing here in the states.

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#250 Post by HistoryProf » Tue Jan 21, 2014 3:51 am

zedz wrote:
adavis53 wrote:they haven't made the official announcement yet so there's a chance there's one to come? otherwise this is one of their lightest months in a long ass time
How soon we forget the dark days of July 2012.
the announcement (for October) or the releases that month? refresh my memory if you could.

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