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blindside8zao · #201 Post by **blindside8zao** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 3:45 am

2007 is becoming a great year for Criterion releases and it's not even here yet. Sanjuro, Yojimbo, Mouchette, Bicycle Thieves, First Naruse, possible Berlin Alexanderplatz, possible Mizoguchi, possible Salo reissue.

daniel p · #202 Post by **daniel p** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:01 am

Steven H wrote:
mikeohhh wrote:...a Teshigahara/Abe box if Richie is otm...
This big question about this isn't whether it will come out, it's whether it will include Man Without a Map. This could be a problem.

What makes you say it could be a problem? are there no available source prints? I hope it has all four of them in it, it wouldn't be worth releasing without Man Without a Map would it? I've been dreaming of this boxset for a few years now...

Steven H · #203 Post by **Steven H** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:01 am

daniel p wrote:What makes you say it could be a problem? are there no available source prints?
I hope it has all four of them in it, it wouldn't be worth releasing without Man Without a Map would it?I've been dreaming of this boxset for a few years now...

Well, this for starters:

ptmd from Forthcoming thread wrote:According to Richie, plans are in the works for a Teshigahara/Abe box set that will include Woman in the Dunes, The Pitfall, and The Face of Another.

Second, no UK release. Third, the R2 Japan box set had this one without subtitles (which implies rights issues.) I hope it's included, the Japanese disc of this looks gorgeous... but you never know in the murky world of video rights.

Cinephrenic · #204 Post by **Cinephrenic** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:49 pm

I found some interesting documentary extras that could possibly be included on a Salo re-issue.

Salò Documentary (2001) by Mark Kermode

Pier Paolo Pasolini e la ragione di un sogno (2001)

Pier Paolo Pasolini: A Film Maker's Life (1971)

A futura memoria: Pier Paolo Pasolini (1986) - Another documentary by the same director appeared on Mamma Roma.

Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die (1981)

tryavna · #205 Post by **tryavna** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:53 pm

Cinephrenic wrote:Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die (1981)

This was recently released on DVD by Facets, wasn't it? Don't think it would be available to Criterion.

Cinephrenic · #206 Post by **Cinephrenic** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:55 pm

Yeah, you're right. Didn't know.

Mental Mike · #207 Post by **Mental Mike** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 10:58 pm

Speaking of Boxes, two things...

1. I heard that Linklater is releasing a third installment of the Before Sunrise series, so that box should be delayed until they can get the third movie to include in the trilogy...it does not make sense to release only the first two and then have to purchase a studio release without all the CC benefits...the folks at CC should not be so cruel!

2. Another Malle box would be great...but what would the theme be this time around? Documentries? Comedy? American Malle? Let the random speculation on this begin...

Cinephrenic · #208 Post by **Cinephrenic** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 11:06 pm

Possibly a Malle documentaries box. But I would think Phantom India would be a stand alone release. If anything related, Calcutta.

edgarnazaretian · Sat Nov 18, 2006 1:34 am

i forgot to mention that i had emailed criterion about breathless during summer and they confirmed it will be released in 2007

Dear Edgar,

We do in fact hold the rights to release Breathless. While the film is not on our current release schedule, we hope to have a finished product available some time next year.

I hope this helps, and please feel free to contact us with any future questions or concerns.

Best,

Matt Lipson
The Criterion Collection

Feast on me · #210 Post by **Feast on me** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:08 am

Great news on Breathless!!!!

This is shaping up to be a great year for criterion.

Mental Mike · #211 Post by **Mental Mike** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 5:39 am

I'll believe Breathless is coming when I see it...but why not do something different and include the Richard Gere re-make along with the original?...it gets boring just getting the usual masterpiece time and again...this is a chance for Criterion to show its true colors and justify their status as a top authority on film art...

justeleblanc · #212 Post by **justeleblanc** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 4:06 pm

Has anyone noticed that Criterion has been a bit more forthcoming recently? There's been confirmation about WR and BREATHLESS within the past week alone, and I'm sure there's been more that I just don't know about.

Cinephrenic · #213 Post by **Cinephrenic** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 5:05 pm

Imagine Breathless and Pierrot le fou in 2007.

I think this is going to be a great year for us Criterion fans. It is already looking good so far.

justeleblanc · #214 Post by **justeleblanc** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 6:04 pm

2 or 3 Things as well. Where was Pierrot confirmed for 07?

kaujot · #215 Post by **kaujot** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 6:22 pm

justeleblanc wrote:Has anyone noticed that Criterion has been a bit more forthcoming recently? There's been confirmation about WR and BREATHLESS within the past week alone, and I'm sure there's been more that I just don't know about.

WR?

#216 Post by **Jeff** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 6:37 pm

kaujot wrote:WR?

Dusan Makavejev's WR: Mysteries of the Organism is playing in the current Janus retrospective tour. According to a post in the forthcoming thread, a producer confirmed that Makavejev recorded a commentary track.

Cinephrenic · #217 Post by **Cinephrenic** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 6:57 pm

Where was Pierrot confirmed for 07?

It wasn't, but I can't imagine them holding off on this anymore.

justeleblanc · #218 Post by **justeleblanc** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 7:00 pm

Cinephrenic wrote:
Where was Pierrot confirmed for 07?
It wasn't, but I can't imagine them holding off on this anymore.

That's terrible logic.

Cinéslob · #219 Post by **Cinéslob** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:55 am

Jonathan Turell's latest blog post mentions an Andrei Rublev rerelease as an aspiration, which is moderately encouraging. Perhaps Criterion might also be so good as to schedule Ivan's Childhood for distribution in the not-too-distant future.

Well, you do read this forum, don't you?

rwaits · #220 Post by **rwaits** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:05 am

Plus a 100% solid confirmation of Salo.

Derek Estes · #221 Post by **Derek Estes** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:38 am

Don't forget Shock Corridor!

godardslave · #222 Post by **godardslave** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 5:39 am

At least 24 re-releases around 4 per year, according to the blog.

Cinephrenic · #223 Post by **Cinephrenic** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 8:32 pm

I would love for them to reissue Kwaidan, Walkabout, and Alphaville.

Nadsat · #224 Post by **Nadsat** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:15 pm

My vote for a reissure would go to "Nights of Cabiria".

denti alligator · Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:24 pm

Nadsat wrote:My vote for a reissure would go to "Nights of Cabiria".

Why? It's not that bad looking. It's progressive, too, isn't it?

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