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Criterion's artwork, and a poll..
03-23-06, 08:02 AM
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Criterion's artwork, and a poll..
Part 1: The poll. What do you think of Criterion's artwork as a whole? Do you like it, dislike it, or do you have mixed feelings? Elaborate if you like.
Part 2: If you have one, please post an image of your favorite Criterion cover(s) and explain why that particular cover or two appeal to you.
-JP
Part 2: If you have one, please post an image of your favorite Criterion cover(s) and explain why that particular cover or two appeal to you.
-JP
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03-23-06, 08:18 AM
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They are hit and miss, but when they're good - they're good. I love how they mainly use symbolism for the covers. They actually take the time to do something original rather than to cut and paste big-foreheaded actors onto the cover art layout.
My favorite? Thinking about it, probably this one:
Naked Lunch
My favorite? Thinking about it, probably this one:
Naked Lunch
03-23-06, 09:09 AM
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I'm fine with them, mostly. I don't really give it much thought.
03-23-06, 09:53 AM
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For the majority, I'm impressed with a lot of them as well. They take care into making a DVD that you spend hard-earned money on and make it as appealing as possible for those who appreciate the collection. My favorites are Throne of Blood, Onibaba, Le Samourai, Rashomon, and the Hitchcock boxset.
03-23-06, 12:48 PM
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With a few exceptions (very few at that) I most certinaly dislike them. All you have to do is look at some of the Asian covers Wild Side puts in R2 or even better Rene Chateau...the difference is striking.
If Criterion's cover designers take a look at some of the nostalgia galleries even BEAVER has they could get plenty of ideas. Yet, lately there have been all sorts of dull covers, incluiding Viridiana's fiasco, that are nothing short of poor in my opinion.
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If Criterion's cover designers take a look at some of the nostalgia galleries even BEAVER has they could get plenty of ideas. Yet, lately there have been all sorts of dull covers, incluiding Viridiana's fiasco, that are nothing short of poor in my opinion.
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03-23-06, 01:01 PM
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a few examples:
(classic old poster used for coverwork):
...and of course the beautiful set of In the Mood for Love...
Ciao,
Pro-B
(classic old poster used for coverwork):
...and of course the beautiful set of In the Mood for Love...
Ciao,
Pro-B
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03-23-06, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist
...and of course the beautiful set of In the Mood for Love...
But I do like that digipack edition. Very nice.
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03-24-06, 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist
a few examples:
(classic old poster used for coverwork):
...and of course the beautiful set of In the Mood for Love...
Ciao,
Pro-B
(classic old poster used for coverwork):
...and of course the beautiful set of In the Mood for Love...
Ciao,
Pro-B
-JP
03-24-06, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by PixyJunket
Eh, they're overrated in my opinion. They seem.. snobbish, for lack of a better word.
