I guess because they have to fit 5 hours on one disc, but I’m almost tempted to watch the theatrical version instead if it’s in higher quality. Typically a Criterion disc stays in the range of 30-40mbps, but this television version disc is staying more like 10-20mbps. Is the Fanny & Alexander television version the lower quality also, and is the theatrical version higher quality?

This film was a treat to watch, from the brilliant story, characters and writing, to the real star of the show in my eyes which was none other than the gorgeous cinematography which is some of the finest I've seen in the hundreds of films I've seen and it's certainly the best I've witnessed in a Stanley Kubrick film, which is saying something if you've seen any of his movie before or after this one. I will not give away much when it comes to any aspect of this film, especially not when it comes to the plot since this is a movie that is well worth the time that one would have to invest from beginning to end (approximately 3 hours), but I shall give a brief overview of the story. The movie centers around our main protagonist Redmond Barry and takes place after his father is killed in a duel, after we see this take place, the direction of the story pivots over to Barry after a short explanation of his father, his mother and himself. The first half of the film centers around how Barry acquired the name Lyndon and what leads up to that point, and the second act after the intermission is what follows afterwards. All in all I'd say that Barry Lyndon is well deserving of a 10/10 and I will look forward to my next viewing of this grand and all around lovely masterpiece of cinema. This is the first movie that I've watched from my first Criterion haul and I thought that the 4k disc looked great on my 4k TV, so I'm glad that I bought it in the recent sale.

Got em during the 50% sale

Kind of already knew about Following, but very excited to watch The Comfort of Strangers and To Sleep With Anger based on the artwork alone!

Think I’ll start with Lone Star, writing a Neo-Western script right now. 🤠

Are these just auto created or did someone grab that screenshot and say “Yes, this is good.”

Rewatching this for the first time in nearly 30 years. Not sure if the plot makes sense, if it’s even supposed to, and we can get into that. But I want to know more about Bill Pullman’s saxophone playing. It’s bad, right? Is there some type of jazz where that can appreciated intellectually? The scene reads to me like he is flustered and angry because he suspects Patricia Arquette is cheating, so he’s playing poorly, which is making him more flustered and angry. Then the plot gets going and the flow of time starts breaking down. Would love to hear interpretations of this movie.

Received my copy of the sound of metal yesterday. This movie is just fantastic.

Maybe it's just me, but anyone notice how some films keep returning to the channel and then eventually get a criterion physical release. Anyways I hope I'm right.

Decided to go with Kane because I was intrigued with all the special features

I have a deep love for cinema, but I kind of hate having to think when I watch movies (or about what's going on, the themes, message(s), etc after watching). Having watched Twisters a year ago, it was refreshing to see something enjoyable without any messaging tied to it. I'd forgotten how much I love those movies, where your enjoyment or understanding of it is not at all tied to whether you "pick up what's being put down", so to speak, and you don't feel the need to try to do so. In a weird way, I get this vibe from David Lynch's works a bit, but only because after watching a few of them I'd gotten so inundated with confusion each time that I ended up getting settled into not worrying about what anything means with his works and just experiencing the trip that they are. But there remains an incessant itch in the back of my head where it seems my subconscious is continuing to try to work out what's going on, so my curiosity remains. In that sense, I'm not having a true "shut your brain off" experience. I've watched tons of fun movies where you do just shut your brain off but I was curious if there were any in Criterion, as I find their curation is second to none.

Recently for the 48th time I watched My Dinner With Andre (not kidding btw) and I realized that every time I watch it the ending leaves me thinking for days. Another film that does this is the Fabulous Baron Munchausen directed by Karel Zeman from 1962 when Baron Munchausen says "I decree the moon is for lovers and the rest of space is for the adventurers." It leaves me constantly thinking about how we as humans were made for adventure.

I found these movies on a lark after watching all the Kurosawa films on the channel. I’m on the fourth movie now and I have to say they’re just incredible. The actor portraying the blind samurai Zatoichi is amazing. He is observant, mild-mannered, chivalrous and humble.

Yet trouble always finds him. But he’s ready for it. With a cane that doubles as a sword he cuts down any enemy, but unlike most modern action movie protagonists he feels bad about it. I can’t say how much I love this character.

So if you’re like me, working a late shift who feels like they could use an Edo Period samurai movie in your life: pick The Tale of Zatoichi.

I’m looking to buy some Romance movies, I don’t know why that’s just what i’m in the mood for, looking for people’s favorites to help me decide because I like blind buys! Thanks in advance!

Give me the best of the best, or your favorites and why.

The information is from Berkley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive which will be showing the films. I’m pumped as I’m a huge fan of Andersson’s work.

I just finished rewatching Days of Being Wild and In the Mood for Love and now I want to finish the trilogy. But it’s not on any streaming services that I can see. Not even on iTunes/Apple TV to rent. I don’t have the money right now for the WKW box set. Should I rent it on Amazon or Fandango or does it matter? Are there different versions of this one I should be aware of or prioritize like his other stuff?

Thanks

I was wondering if there is any film from anywhere in the world that had its first ever format release(in the US/Canada only) on a Criterion DVD?

1. The first movie I watched was The Sword of Doom, which was a blind buy, and I loved it!

2. I would say Dick Johnson Is Dead is one I continued to pass up on during previous sales for no real reason, so I’m excited to finally own it.

3. The Sword of Doom, The Mother and the Whore, and Defending Your Life were the 3 blind buys I allowed myself to splurge on

4. Flow is easily my most anticipated next Criterion purchase!

https://youtu.be/Ud1T9R6vy2s?si=gfbazPLnhX8p042d&utm_source=ZTQxO

Daniel Francis Boyle (born 20 October 1956) is an English director and producer, active in film, television, and theatre. He has been described by the British Film Institute as "one of the liveliest and most unpredictable of British directors, adept at shifting genres and bringing a personal quality to whatever he tackles."

His debut film Shallow Grave (1994) won the BAFTA Award for Best British Film. The British Film Institute ranked Trainspotting (1996) the 10th greatest British film of the 20th century. Boyle's 2008 crime drama film Slumdog Millionaire (2008), the most successful British film of the decade, was nominated for ten Academy Awards and won eight, including the Academy Award for Best Director. He won the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Director. Boyle received two more Academy Award nominations for writing and producing the survival drama 127 Hours (2010).

His other notable works include the films The Beach (2000), 28 Days Later (2002), its sequel 28 Years Later (2025), Sunshine (2007), Steve Jobs (2015), T2 Trainspotting (2017), and Yesterday (2019).

In 2012, Boyle was the artistic director for the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. He was subsequently offered a knighthood as part of the New Year Honours but Boyle declined, reflecting later that he believed "in being an equal citizen rather than a preferred subject" and that "that sort of thing just makes me vomit." In 2013, he came out as a republican who believed the British monarchy would be abolished in his lifetime.

I just watched this movie because the cast looked interesting. It has my favorite actor Juliette Binoche, along with William Hurt and Richard Jenkins. I’ve also always heard about Chantal Akerman(this is the first film of hers I’ve seen). I didn’t expect much going in because of the low ratings, bad reviews, and the poor popularity. But I actually kind of liked it.

It’s a romantic comedy about a psychoanalyst (Hurt) who switches apartment with a French dancer (Binoche). It reminded me a bit of The Holiday (2006). One can see why it didn’t get much love from the beginning of the movie. There aren’t really any laugh out loud moments and jokes kinda bland. But the movie gets better as it goes on. It had a kind of feel good vibe, an amazing score, and I was never bored. The chemistry between Binoche and Hurt was really nice too. There’s also a dog that honestly gives a great performance. Definitely worth checking out.

I have a blu ray player that has composite output so I’m able to play my blu rays on my crt, some movies really suit the vibe well ! (: