Criterion Random Speculation Vol.2

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Cinephrenic · #1226 Post by **Cinephrenic** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:03 pm

Well most likely we will get more Malle films next year. They already released four this year, I doubt they will release that many next year, but they could at least release like two or three. Perhaps Phantom India, Les Amants, and May Fools.

justeleblanc · #1227 Post by **justeleblanc** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:34 pm

I wouldn't mind Zazie.

arsonfilms · #1228 Post by **arsonfilms** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:37 pm

Wasn't there some kind of rumor about Damage coming from Criterion too?

#1229 Post by **domino harvey** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:08 pm

justeleblanc wrote:I wouldn't mind Zazie.

that's the one I'm most looking forward to honestly

Gordon · #1230 Post by **Gordon** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:44 am

domino harvey wrote:
justeleblanc wrote:I wouldn't mind Zazie.
that's the one I'm most looking forward to honestly

Zazie is being released in the UK this month, as part of the Malle boxed set.

kekid · #1231 Post by **kekid** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:36 pm

I just got the Malle Volume 1. Three of the 4 films in the box were of great interest to me. (The 4th, "Elevator to the Gallows" has been issued by Criterion). Quality is perfectly acceptable if not spectacular. Some people may object to the unremovable subtitles, but since I do not speak French, I would see these films with subtitles any way. For those who have never seen "Zazie", it is a neurotically delightful film. Recommended.

cgray · #1232 Post by **cgray** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 1:41 am

thebedbreakinkid wrote:seems like a lot of mgm/ua dvds are turning up on sony pictures discs (ie platoon, some like it hot, the apartment which are to come out soon)

can you give a source on the apartment re-release? i know some like it hot is due out in a week, and double indemnity in a couple weeks... and stalag 17 a couple weeks ago. i didn't know about any other wilders coming out, especially the apartment.

thebedbreakinkid · #1233 Post by **thebedbreakinkid** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 3:43 am

it's comin august 22nd. it's listen on dvdpricesearch, and the major online stores are carrying them

souvenir · #1234 Post by **souvenir** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 3:25 pm

It looks like My Dinner with Andre might be coming also, possibly next year, according to a Matt Lipson response in May.

Gigi M. · #1235 Post by **Gigi M.** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 3:35 pm

souvenir wrote:It looks like My Dinner with Andre might be coming also, possibly next year, according to a Matt Lipson response in May.

Yes!!! Man, I love this Lipson guy.... Thanks for posting.

Cinephrenic · #1236 Post by **Cinephrenic** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 4:04 pm

Good news, but I'd rather get some of his other films not on R1 or was released on DVD as of yet, such as Le fou follet, Les amants, May Fools or any of his documentaries first before we see Damage or My Dinner with Andre.

#1237 Post by **domino harvey** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:09 pm

speak for yourself
My Dinner With Andre is one of my favorite films and I have been anticipating a proper R1 release like none other

Cinephrenic · #1238 Post by **Cinephrenic** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:42 pm

I was being objective.

justeleblanc · #1239 Post by **justeleblanc** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:13 pm

This and Vanya were both pulled by Sony, so my BOTH could be coming to Criterion.

stroszeck · #1240 Post by **stroszeck** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 1:08 am

So what does that mean for Phantom of India? I've been absolutely dying to see that one after recently viewing another one of Malle's older masterpieces, the FIRE WITHIN.

scotty · #1241 Post by **scotty** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 11:19 am

Saw a nice print of Zazie dans le metro recently--this would also seem to be a possibility. An absolutely zany, over-the-top ride.

Cinephrenic · #1242 Post by **Cinephrenic** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 2:25 pm

What is the status of Malle's The Silent World. Has anyone seen this with Janus logo? I would love for Criterion to put this out.

#1243 Post by **Jeff** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 2:39 pm

Cinephrenic wrote:What is the status of Malle's The Silent World. Has anyone seen this with Janus logo? I would love for Criterion to put this out.

The Silent World (Malle, Cousteu)

It is owned by Cousteau Group. They have previously licensed titles to Warner.

backstreetsbackalright · #1244 Post by **backstreetsbackalright** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:29 am

Jeff wrote:The Silent World (Malle, Cousteu)

It is owned by Cousteau Group. They have previously licensed titles to Warner.

Also a completely maddening movie. When, after actually attempting to harpoon a whale, the crew of the Callypso massacre quite a number of sharks with clubs and hooks for eating the baby whale that the Callypso ran over, I... Well, I dunno what.

nick · #1245 Post by **nick** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 12:14 pm

backstreetsbackalright wrote:Also a completely maddening movie. When, after actually attempting to harpoon a whale, the crew of the Callypso massacre quite a number of sharks with clubs and hooks for eating the baby whale that the Callypso ran over, I... Well, I dunno what.

Don't forget that in order to find the species of fish in a certain area they detonate large amounts of TNT and collect the dead chared remains.

backstreetsbackalright · #1246 Post by **backstreetsbackalright** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:13 pm

nick wrote:
backstreetsbackalright wrote:Also a completely maddening movie. When, after actually attempting to harpoon a whale, the crew of the Callypso massacre quite a number of sharks with clubs and hooks for eating the baby whale that the Callypso ran over, I... Well, I dunno what.
Don't forget that in order to find the species of fish in a certain area they detonate large amounts of TNT and collect the dead chared remains.

Indeed. I also liked when they broke for lunch while sitting on tortoises. All about the love of nature, these guys....

portnoy · #1247 Post by **portnoy** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 9:54 pm

Interesting news from Telluride Film Festival:

1) At an all-staff meeting, festival codirector Tom Luddy, discussing the festival's Gremillon retrospective (curated by Jean Pierre Gorin), said that two of the films they were playing were planned Criterion Collection releases - I'd guess Remorques and Lumiere d'ete, though I'd love to see the visually stunning Maldone with a new score (instead of the horrible headache-inducing crescendos currently attached).

2) Later in the festival, Gorin himself revealed that two of his films, including Poto and Cabengo, are in development for releases by Criterion.

portnoy · #1248 Post by **portnoy** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 10:35 pm

davidhare wrote:You really DONT llike the Maldone score? Did they show the same version as the Arte 1997 print?

Im amazed - I though it was flawlessly put together, not least for Grem's own accordeon pieces. (And what taste to use the Nuages rather than the ubitquitous l'Apres midi d'un Faune, for instance for the almost supernatural opening.)

I noted that the score was based on original notes, and indeed, during the marvelous extended accordion/dance sequence, I was overwhelmed by how well the image and sound fit, but there are times throughout that Arte restoration where the score seems so poorly fit to the image.

I have to believe Remorques is a strong candidate, if nothing else because the cast lends it a pall of recognizability many of Gremillon's other works might lack. Lumiere d'ete seems almost incontrovertibly one of the selections.

HerrSchreck · #1249 Post by **HerrSchreck** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 12:20 am

davidhare wrote:? Have Criterion released any other MK 2 titles? (The Truffauts??) ?

I know for sure that at least PICKPOCKET and perhaps BALTHAZAR (but not DIARY) are licensed from MK2.

Cinephrenic · #1250 Post by **Cinephrenic** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 5:47 pm

I was hoping Gueule d'amour would be released with Remorques. Interesting news.

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