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As you're all probably aware, the Criterion Collection puts out interesting titles across genres, periods and countries of origin--often being the only way to view a number of foreign titles. It is a North American focus (region locked) as it is a boutique licensee of films that have different arrangements in other parts of the world. They essentially invented the "extras" that accompany DVDs/BDs, back in the days of laserdisc and the extras are usually quite informative, even scholarly in some cases (not just "pat everyone on the back" featurettes).
Over the years, I've accumulated about 40 Criterion titles (some of which are, sadly, out of print--the movies are almost all available in other releases, but the Criterion editions are out of print) and I continue to add to my collection. No doubt, the same is true of a number of you.
I thought, for the purposes of discussing films, it would be a good idea to have running thread on Criterion titles. Time permitting, I'd like to watch at least one release, with all its extras, per month and comment in this thread. I also invite and encourage any and all of you who have Criterion titles at your disposal (either in your collection or easily available via rental or library) to do the same. Of course, no need to commit to watching all the extras if time doesn't permit (or if you're not so inclined). The movie is the most important thing.
The first one I plan to view, for this thread, is The Hidden Fortress (dir. Akira Kurosawa). I've not seen it (only recently acquired it) but I look forward to it. It is said to have been a major influence on George Lucas and the making of Star Wars.
Looking forward to find out what's in all of your Criterion Collections.
Over the years, I've accumulated about 40 Criterion titles (some of which are, sadly, out of print--the movies are almost all available in other releases, but the Criterion editions are out of print) and I continue to add to my collection. No doubt, the same is true of a number of you.
I thought, for the purposes of discussing films, it would be a good idea to have running thread on Criterion titles. Time permitting, I'd like to watch at least one release, with all its extras, per month and comment in this thread. I also invite and encourage any and all of you who have Criterion titles at your disposal (either in your collection or easily available via rental or library) to do the same. Of course, no need to commit to watching all the extras if time doesn't permit (or if you're not so inclined). The movie is the most important thing.
The first one I plan to view, for this thread, is The Hidden Fortress (dir. Akira Kurosawa). I've not seen it (only recently acquired it) but I look forward to it. It is said to have been a major influence on George Lucas and the making of Star Wars.
Looking forward to find out what's in all of your Criterion Collections.
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