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I'm convinced that Criterion leaks the answers to its doodles through plants in the fan community that act like they've instantly interpreted the brilliant clues, then spread that information around to let people feel like they'd figured it out themselves. Because otherwise, there is zero way anyone could possibly look at a slightly slanted "E" and deduce that it means Fellini because it's a "fallen E." Frankly, that's just stupid.
Originally Posted by dex14
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On Yes = Agnes
Robert E. Lee with a bruised eye. Bruised Lee = Bruce Lee |
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For Bruce, I might have doodled a letter 'B' beside a glass/drops of water. In a box, of course. I got the 'Bruised Lee' one purely by accident when I first saw it, but then I kept doubting it because I wasn't really sure that if that was supposed to be Robert E. Lee, and I seriously doubted Criterion would release a Lee set so soon after Shout's comprehensive version (this also makes me wonder how long a Criterion Lee edition will remain in print, due to Fortune Star's short licensing terms or whatever). Still, I find most of their doodles to be groaners, albeit in a good, social media-savvy way, and I'm sure they're quite happy to have them viewed as such simply because they keep people talking.
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Originally Posted by Brian T
(Post 13667385)
For Bruce, I might have doodled a letter 'B' beside a glass/drops of water. In a box, of course. I got the 'Bruised Lee' one purely by accident when I first saw it, but then I kept doubting it because I wasn't really sure that if that was supposed to be Robert E. Lee, and I seriously doubted Criterion would release a Lee set so soon after Shout's comprehensive version (this also makes me wonder how long a Criterion Lee edition will remain in print, due to Fortune Star's short licensing terms or whatever). Still, I find most of their doodles to be groaners, albeit in a good, social media-savvy way, and I'm sure they're quite happy to have them viewed as such simply because they keep people talking.
And the clues are fine. Historically some are better than others, but I couldn't imagine wasting 3 seconds being bothered by any of it. |
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- Janus Films and the Criterion Collection announces “The World of Wong Kar-wai” which celebrates the 20th anniversary of his iconic film In the Mood for Love. - This film retrospective will include 4K restorations of his films such as As Tears Go By, Days of Being Wild, Happy Together, and Fallen Angels. - It also includes the US premiere of the newly restored Chungking Express and In the Mood for Love. |
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Seems this is just a tour apparently? Still hopeful that the eventual boxed set includes ASHES OF TIME and THE GRANDMASTER, for the sake of completeness.
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Yes, it’s the retrospective but pretty good indicator of what will be in the box.
Maybe announcement will come today with title announcements, but I’d imagine it would have to a later than June release. And April is announced today. |
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April: Army of Shadows Destry Rides Again The Cremator Me and You and Everyone We Know The Grand Budapest Hotel |
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For those that didn't click on the link, OOP Army of Shadows is being rereleased on April 7th!
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Originally Posted by DthRdrX
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For those that didn't click on the link, OOP Army of Shadows is being rereleased on April 7th!
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I could've sworn I already had Criterion's Army of Shadows on blu-ray
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Originally Posted by milo bloom
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How many damn releases does that title need?! Does Bruce Campbell need another boat or something?!
Completely different army dude! :lol: |
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Originally Posted by slop101
(Post 13671605)
I could've sworn I already had Criterion's Army of Shadows on blu-ray
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Originally Posted by DthRdrX
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Army of Shadows! Not Army of Darkness.
Completely different army dude! :lol: |
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Originally Posted by Norm de Plume
(Post 13671657)
Maybe Bruce Campbell bought the rights to the Melville film.
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Ugh... another Wes Anderson. Doubt the transfer will be much better than the current $7.99 BD.
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Originally Posted by Coral
(Post 13671688)
Ugh... another Wes Anderson.
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Originally Posted by dex14
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Every film of his will be on the label. This isn't new.
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Originally Posted by Coral
(Post 13671691)
I know... just hate hearing it every time one is announced - as it always feels like an unnecessary release.
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Originally Posted by DthRdrX
(Post 13671606)
Army of Shadows! Not Army of Darkness.
Completely different army dude! :lol: |
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Not really excited. Army of Shadows is excellent, but I already have it. I'm surprised at Me and You and Everyone We Know, I remember disliking it for being one of those quirky pretentious hipster indie films.
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Originally Posted by Coral
(Post 13671688)
Ugh... another Wes Anderson. Doubt the transfer will be much better than the current $7.99 BD.
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
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Some of us held off buying the prior disc waiting for the inevitable Criterion.
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The Grand Budapest Hotel was my favorite movie of the of the decade. Can't wait :up:
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I'm in for Grand Budapest as well, but I think I like the cover for the initial release better - which is a rare thing, to like the studio release cover better than the Criterion cover.
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Originally Posted by slop101
(Post 13672059)
I'm in for Grand Budapest as well, but I think I like the cover for the initial release better - which is a rare thing, to like the studio release cover better than the Criterion cover.
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I own 11 copies of Army of Darkness already, but I'd also *kill* for a Criterion edition with a proper new transfer and new extras.
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Army of Shadows :banana:
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Cult Films in the UK just announced that the're releasing 8 1/2 in what they call a "new 2k restoration" (exactly how new is not stated), plus a Fellini four film box set that includes that film, La Dolce Vita, Juliet of the Spirits, and I Vitelloni. I wonder if Criterion's "fallen E" hint is essentially going to be a Region A version of that?
Would be disappointing if Criterion winds up reissuing their existing discs for 8 1/2 and La Dolce Vita and making fans rebuy them to get the other two titles. I'd really like a nice edition of Juliet of the Spirits. Cult Films released that one on Blu-ray in the UK a while ago in what I believe was a sped-up 50Hz transfer. The announcement doesn't say anything about a remaster, unfortunately. Not much info on I Vitelloni either. Spoiler:
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
(Post 13672534)
Cult Films in the UK just announced that the're releasing 8 1/2 in what they call a "new 2k restoration" (exactly how new is not stated), plus a Fellini four film box set that includes that film, La Dolce Vita, Juliet of the Spirits, and I Vitelloni. I wonder if Criterion's "fallen E" hint is essentially going to be a Region A version of that?
Would be disappointing if Criterion winds up reissuing their existing discs for 8 1/2 and La Dolce Vita and making fans rebuy them to get the other two titles. I'd really like a nice edition of Juliet of the Spirits. Cult Films released that one on Blu-ray in the UK a while ago in what I believe was a sped-up 50Hz transfer. The announcement doesn't say anything about a remaster, unfortunately. Not much info on I Vitelloni either. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fellini-Fou...dp/B083N22L2L/ Spoiler:
I think StudioCanal has Nights of Cabiria, though. Without that in the set... eh... edit: I saw this over on reddit, not sure if true: "Lee Kline from Criterion said on the Home Theater Forum Podcast a couple of weeks ago that new restorations of Fellini’s films are in the works and that Criterion will almost certainly be putting out a Bergman-esque boxset of his films." |
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Originally Posted by dex14
(Post 13672541)
Idk... I would think they would do something like the did with the Bergman set. Basically, every title they have of his (plus any newly acquired) on Blu in a box. As I mentioned previously, it is his centennial as well. The unfortunate thing is Fellini had much less output than Bergman.
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I just hope the Fellini set has a more shelf friendly box than the Bergman set. If you can't display them proudly on your shelf are they really even worth owning?
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Incredibly excited and honored to announce that THE IRISHMAN, MARRIAGE STORY, AMERICAN FACTORY, and ATLANTICS will all join the @Criterion Collection later this year! |
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Irishman and Marriage Story very nice!
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Wonder if they can fit all of Irishman on a single disc without too much compression.
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Originally Posted by slop101
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Wonder if they can fit all of Irishman on a single disc without too much compression.
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The Irishman is going to be the litmus test for whether or not Criterion will ever go 4K. If The Irishman doesn't get a 4K release, I think it's pretty safe to say it'll NEVER happen. Netflix didn't say anything other than Criterion will be releasing these titles. The Irishman is the biggest, most mainstream title they've announced in a decade. So there's a chance, we might get lucky. But if they don't do it for this. It's game over. My 2 cents anyhow.
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The Irishman was released 2 months ago, which means the DVD/BD should be released in the next 2 months - especially if they want to try to capitalize off of the Oscar buzz (even if it's shutout). Has there been even an inkling that Criterion will be releasing UHDs at this point? I figure if we're only 2 months away from a UHD, we would have heard something by now.
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Originally Posted by Coral
(Post 13676797)
The Irishman was released 2 months ago, which means the DVD/BD should be released in the next 2 months - especially if they want to try to capitalize off of the Oscar buzz (even if it's shutout).
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