Criterion Cover Art & Packaging Babble-on Vol.2
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Yes, this happened with the Three war films [wadja] box set as well, DVD empire put up one cover on its site, and then after a few weeks a modified [and in this case improved] official cover appeared at the official criterion site.Buttery Jeb wrote:Well the cover isn't up on Criterion's website, so for all you who don't like it, you still have a chance.
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I think it's in Objects of Desire where he mentions his Poster Hatred. I'm sort of torn, myself. I kind of like (at least the Discreet Charm one), but could see where Bunuel wouldn't, as it doesn't really have much/anything to do with anything and seems to be more saying "WHOA LOOK SURREAL FILM HERE!!11". But it IS an intriguing image, so... yeah. I've got one of the US original posters for Discreet Charm but it's as much for the film itself, one of my favorites, than the image.
As for Phantom of Liberty I'm overjoyed that Criterion's releasing it finally, but I'm not so enamoured of that particular poster design, though it is Clever. And, hey, at least it's not the Rialto "Kinkiest Comedy!" design, which has been scientifically proven to make the Baby Jesus Cry.
As for Phantom of Liberty I'm overjoyed that Criterion's releasing it finally, but I'm not so enamoured of that particular poster design, though it is Clever. And, hey, at least it's not the Rialto "Kinkiest Comedy!" design, which has been scientifically proven to make the Baby Jesus Cry.
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Acutally I think the Rialto poster might make the Baby Jesus masturbate.
You're right, it's the Discreet Charm image Bunuel was so mad about. I suspect he didn't have any involvement in the marketing of his films, and was annoyed at the artwork that ended up selling them. It's reasonable to assume that he didn't like the butt with torch any more than he liked the lips with legs. My main point is that these images aren't especially "bunuelian," if I may be so bold.
I have the French poster for "Obscure Object"with the sewn-up lips on my bedroom wall, which he probably didn't like either (although at least it makes you squirm, instead of laugh).
I'd buy this disc if it had a huge picture of G.W. Bush with the words "Jesus is Lord!" printed underneath it.
You're right, it's the Discreet Charm image Bunuel was so mad about. I suspect he didn't have any involvement in the marketing of his films, and was annoyed at the artwork that ended up selling them. It's reasonable to assume that he didn't like the butt with torch any more than he liked the lips with legs. My main point is that these images aren't especially "bunuelian," if I may be so bold.
I have the French poster for "Obscure Object"with the sewn-up lips on my bedroom wall, which he probably didn't like either (although at least it makes you squirm, instead of laugh).
I'd buy this disc if it had a huge picture of G.W. Bush with the words "Jesus is Lord!" printed underneath it.
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It usually shows up on eBay quite often. Of course, I just did a search, and it's not up there now, but that's where I've seen it quite frequently. (Also tried a google image search -- mostly just got variations on the Butt, usually croppings, but one or two where the torch is replaced with an opened umbrella.) But basically, it's a pair of disembodied lips with string wrapped around them like a parcel.
It's been a little while since I've seen it (haven't done a "bunuel" search on ebay for a while), but I remember liking it a little bit more than the Buttmingo.
It's been a little while since I've seen it (haven't done a "bunuel" search on ebay for a while), but I remember liking it a little bit more than the Buttmingo.
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