November Criterion releases (1 Viewer)

[Amy Mormino]

I think the Tales of Hoffman Criterion release may approach the record for longest delay between my hearing of an imminent release and its actual announcement. I read on a forum that this was an expected Criterion back in early 2001. Not sure what the long wait was for, though it looks like a fine release.

 

[DouglasBr]

What are the chances Criterion could get their hands on Jean de Florette and Manon of the Spring? I assume Sony has control of these now that they've got MGM, right? And they're currently out of print. And the previous editions had problems and were bare bones etc.

Well, I can dream, can't I?

(Au Revoir les Enfants would also be quite welcome. Hope it comes soon.)

 

[Paul Borges]

Re: Tales Of Hoffmann

Did they ever find the full length print of this movie? I read on allmovie.com that the movie was originally 138 min but could only be restored to 127 min in the early 90s.

 

[Bob Turnbull]

I think I'll have to pick up all 3. Tales Of Hoffman would be a blind buy, but it sounds great and I loved Red Shoes. The other 2 are just simply brillant films...

I'm crossing all fingers and toes that Playtime is in the next batch. Not only because it's one of my most eagerly anticipated titles, but also to relieve George of his depression when the next monthly Criterion thread starts...

 

[Mark Bendiksen]

That's a significant understatement. The previous editions are appalling.

 

[PaulP]

Beautiful covers! Here's hoping for a nice surprise about that fourth spine!

 

[Daniel P]

That 'fourth' spine will be Pickpocket.

 

[rich_d]

Well they have had some big December releases in the past .... but I will be disappointed if Playtime in not a '05 release.

 

[Gordon McMurphy]

Bob Turnbull, wrote,

I would only recommend it to fans of Powell & Pressburger. It is not a good starting place. But if you love The Red Shoes, then go for it; but don't expect your typical narrative 50s movie. I think it is one of the most extraordinary films ever made. But it feels really long the first time you watch it. Hopefully, the extras will put the film in context.

I, too badly want to see the Special Edition of Playtime. I saw a 35mm print last year. Loved it. Hopefully, it will extensive and substantial extras and the 6-track mix.

 

[Lars Vermundsberget]

I guess I consider myself a fan of P&P. I've got a handful of their movie titles and they're all high up on my list (if I were to make a list).

 

[Dome Vongvises]

I'm definitely getting Ran.

 

[SteveGon]

Looks like I'll be getting them all. Argh.

 

[PaulP]

314 is indeed Pickpocket: http://www.criterionco.com/asp/release.asp?id=314

 

[Adam_S]

1959 and 1.33:1?

 

[Gordon McMurphy]

1.37 or 1.33:1 is the correct ratio for Pickpocket. Matting to 1.66:1 did become the standard in France until the about 1962.

 

[Scott_MacD]

This month is a beautiful cash-sucking doozy for classic film aficionados.

 

[Mike D]

Here's the art for #314 Bresson's Pickpocket



And one for #315 Truffaut's Shoot the Piano Player which should properly go in a December releases thread

 

[PaulP]

Beautiful. Wonder what the dates for these two are?

 

[Marc Colella]

Nice artwork on Pickpocket and Piano Player, but they've essentially just used the existing posters anyways.

 

[Brandon Conway]

The specs on criterionco.com for Shoot the Piano Player say 2.35:1 AR, Non-Anamorphic, but that just has to be incorrect, no?