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[Detour (1945)]

FWIW, I didn't think you expressed negativity, it was a valid post. Heck, I was pleasantly surprised about the announcement.

It was the pile-on posts that came after. Yes, we get it people, you don't like Bette Davis and would prefer almost anything else fill those slots in Criterions release schedule.

 

[Arthur Powell]

Which is why these discussions are valuable. I was always "meh" about her, but reading from others about how excited they were for her films, and about her, I started checking out titles and she's won me over. I'm not going to be grabbing these titles, I'm good with my current copies/latest viewings and trying to cut down on physical media. Otherwise I'd be all over them.

FWIW, that is how I used to feel about Humphrey Bogart. After re-watching most of his major films (i.e. "Casablanca," "The Maltese Falcon,"
"In a Lonely Place," etc.), I finally started understanding his appeal and then seeking out his lesser known films. That's why I want to give "Jezebel" and "Now Voyager" second chances. "All About Eve" though has been given a couple of second chances so I consider that one a lost cause for me personally. Yet, I can objectively see that it is an important film so I see no reason why it wouldn't be a reasonable choice for the Criterion collection.

 

[skylark68]

Sorry if I offended Bette Davis fans. No disrepect intended, but I had posted just a few days ago a question about "Z" being released on blu. Just disappointed that's all.

 

[Tom St Jones]

Bette Davis was/ is considered one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history and a true icon. The opinions of a few people here or anywhere else don't amount to a hill of beans (in this crazy world).

 

[Mark McSherry]

Hey, TCM is also getting on the Davis bandwagon, along with Warner Archives and Criterion. November, Bette is the "Star of the Month" on Turner Movie Classics! Fifty movies altogether on Tuesdays in November---

Nov 5 - 14 movies

Nov 12 - 13 films

Nov 19 - 12 pictures

Nov 26 - 11 flicks

 

[Angelo Colombus]

Just received the Kino release of Last Year in Marienbad and did a quick a/b comparison with the Criterion release. Comparing a few scenes I noticed that both were almost the same with Criterion having a sharper image and showing more on all four sides. A little disappointed with the Kino since i was expecting something better in a 4K transfer?

 

[JohnMor]

Streisand confirmed on her social media today that The Prince of Tides is coming soon via Criterion.

 

[Grady Reid]

Here is an interesting write up of when Criterion released Prince of Tides on laserdisc in 1994. It would be interesting if all the original supplements carried over.

http://barbra-archives.com/films/prince_of_tides_2.html

 

[Nick*Z]

Instead of rehashing great Blu Rays, why Can't Criterion release films like Z, Missing, Hamlet, Henry V, etc., that haven't been upgraded?

I realize Criterion is trying to reclaim all the films they had released on Laserdisc back in the day, but this is getting a bit much.

and as for Bette Davis, I've never liked her. She's an amazing actress, but it's her looks... I find she always looks like she's sneering down at someone. IDK. There are other Actress' i'm much more fond of.

While I wholly concur with Criterion getting busy to release films like Z, Hamlet, Henry V - and I would add, David Lean's Summertime in here too, plus the other Lean Brit-based masterpieces still MIA states side - particularly Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, Passionate Friends and Madeleine, I really don't understand the backlash herein, or elsewhere on this thread regarding Bette Davis - one of the truly outstanding actresses of the 20th century with a body of work that is not only impressive, but humbling. Can't wait for Now Voyager (from Criterion) and The Letter (from WAC). Would sincerely hope Old Acquaintance, The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex, and The Little Foxes are not far behind - and then, of course, the rest.

 

[Derrick King]

Two things: One, Criterion has done a new 4K restoration of WALKABOUT.

And two, Criterion's UK releases for November 2019:
Godzilla - The Showa Era
Palm Beach Story
Moonrise Kingdom

 

[usrunnr]

Looks like 15 films from the Lizard King.

Jim Morrison is in the new Criterion Release?

 

[battlebeast]

While I wholly concur with Criterion getting busy to release films like Z, Hamlet, Henry V - and I would add, David Lean's Summertime in here too, plus the other Lean Brit-based masterpieces still MIA states side - particularly Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, Passionate Friends and Madeleine, I really don't understand the backlash herein, or elsewhere on this thread regarding Bette Davis - one of the truly outstanding actresses of the 20th century with a body of work that is not only impressive, but humbling. Can't wait for Now Voyager (from Criterion) and The Letter (from WAC). Would sincerely hope Old Acquaintance, The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex, and The Little Foxes are not far behind - and then, of course, the rest.

I need Great Expectations, too. I'll take that one!

ANd as for Bette Davis... while I don't care for her looks, and I'm not a huge fan of hers, I TOTALLY respect her and her work and I understand why she's such an amazing actress. While I stand by my statement that I'd rather Criterion release upgrades from DVD, If rereleasing All About Eve leads to other film I need for my collection, I'm all for it.

 

[AnthonyClarke]

I'll take Walkabout if and when .... and My Brilliant Career if it ever came to UHD.

 

[Jeffrey D]

Another vote for Great Expectations- one of my 10 all-time favorite films.

Good news that Barbra says The Prince Of Tides is coming soon.

 

[richardburton84]

The latest newsletter clue:

 

[Lord Dalek]

Story of Temple Drake.

 

[Angelo Colombus]

The only thing I can think of is Duck Soup but I know that is not it.

 

[skylark68]

Story of Temple Drake.

Makes sense, I see the Star of David on a religious looking structure so probably a temple, and another name for a male duck is a drake.

 

[Martin_Teller]

yep, one of their more obvious clues

 

[bujaki]

A Paramount film that hastened the implementation of the Production Code. It's based on Faulkner's Sanctuary, and it's a real shocker. After having been missing for decades, a 35mm print surfaced in time for the Paramount retrospective at MoMA in 1972. The museum arranged a private screening for Miriam Hopkins who sadly died shortly thereafter from heart disease. I caught the public screening and thought the film was quite, quite good. A Criterion treatment is very welcome.