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Checking out John Leguizamo after The Odyssey has me revisiting some of his sillier outings. When I was young I had no idea The Pest was a riff on The Most Dangerous Game.

So what Criterion title has had the oddest remake, in your opinion? Not necessarily worst, just a weird, unexpected take.

(And since Reddit pedants will be Reddit pedants, “remake” here is a catchall term for remakes, reboots, reinterpretations and re-adaptations. You want to call The Lion King a remake of Hamlet, that’s just dandy in this case.)

Finally spinning a disk that I bought last Criterion sale! I picked up Pee Wee and Petite Maman this time, hope to get them both watched before next sale!

1. ⁠I plan on watching Isle of Dog first while I read all the supplemental materials.
   
2. ⁠Come and See has always had mythological status to me; it’s always been out of reach for me but I’m well aware of the subject matter.
   
3. ⁠House was a total blind buy.
   
4. ⁠I was looking for Paths of Glory and Ride with the Devil but I think it’ll need to be an online purchase.

I’m new to physical media in general so when I saw that criterion was doing a 50% sale in July I thought it’s no better time than now to start. These were brought through out the month, not at one time.

1: Bottle Rocket obviously
2: i’ve wanted to have this for a while because this was Wes Anderson’s first film
3: not a blind buy because I’ve heard of it before
4: the rest if Wes Anderson’s filmography

Feel free to drop suggestions that aren’t on my photo

This may have been pointed out already, but I have just noticed, despite his gameable “connections,” Kevin Bacon is in none of the numbered Criterion films.

That is all.

Started collecting Criterion about 3 years ago, beginning with David Lynch. This is the first time I’ve been able to take advantage of any sales! (I know The Fly isn’t criterion but I couldn’t pass it
up being on sale for only $8.99 on B&N)

1. The first movie i plan on watching from my haul is the master filmmaker Ken Russell’s Altered States. I have owned it on standard blu-ray for forever and am stoked to be able to finally see it in all of its 4K glory.

2. I have been looking forward to owning Life of Brian for years now. I’ve always been a huge python fan and now my collection of their films is finally complete!

3. Seven Samurai, Killers of the Flower Moon, Eyes Wide Shut, & Resurrection are all blind buys. I chose these blind buys because i love Kurosawa, Scorsese, & Kubrick and these are three of their films that i have yet to see but have been looking forward to. Resurrection just looked cool as hell and the premise sounded right up my alley.

4. A Criterion that i am most looking forward to adding to my collection next is Trainspotting along with The Man Who Wasn’t There.

For those of you who haven’t seen this movie, what exactly is your excuse? Even if you don’t like silent movies, I’m telling you, this is probably the greatest movie ever made, featuring the single greatest performance in cinema history. I had no idea what movies were till I saw this thing. What’s stopping you from seeing this movie?? Watch it!

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, The Man Who Wasn't There, The Blade, and John Singleton's Hood Trilogy all on 4K. The rest are Blu-rays.

1. What is the first movie you plan to watch from your purchase and why?

I actually already watched one movie from this purchase with my wife and some friends last night; Defending Your Life. I got it because so many people recommended it in the Closet videos and we chose it from a stack of 5 possible films because it seemed like the most fun and none of us had seen it. We all really loved the film. This morning I watched all the supplements and read the included essay (written by Ari Aster crazily enough).

2. Is there anything from this purchase that you have been looking forward to owning for a long time?

A bunch of stuff actually. I really wanted John Singleton's Hood Trilogy as soon as it was announced but on my last haul trip they didn't have it on 4K so I waited. Defending Your Life and Paris is Burning are two I have wanted for some time. Resurrection I saw on the Channel a couple months ago and immediately knew I needed to have a physical copy. The Man Who Wasn't There I rewatched last fall for Noirvember. It was a dvd copy so the images, while still beautiful, were not the best quality. As soon as they announced a 4K restoration I knew I had to get it just to see Deakins' cinematography in all its glory.

3. Are any of your purchases blind buys? If so, why did you select them?

I'd say Last Hurrah for Chivalry, Eastern Condors, and The Blade are somewhat blind buys. I know the vibes of each movie but not much about the plot. I was in the mood for Asian action cinema after The Furious. I also heard someone mention Certain Women recently so I picked that up but I don't know much besides that it follows different storylines that connect thematically and the leads are all top tier.

4. What is a Criterion you're hoping to add to your collection next?

I am now set on getting and watching the other Al Brooks entries in the collection. I already own Broadcast News but haven't watched it. I'd like to start with Real Life. I keep a long, somewhat organized running list of the Criterions I'd like to get. At the top is World Cinema Project Vol. 4, which would complete my collection, and Jackie Chan: Emergence of a Superstar. Of Jackie Chan's Hong Kong cinema, I've only seen the Police Story films because I own the Criterions. To say they changed my life is an understatement so I need to get some of his other early works. Also eyeing The Red Shoes 4K, The Elephant Man 4K, Arsenic and Old Lace, Buck and the Preacher, Harlan County USA 4K, Welcome II the Terrordome, and, of course, The Complete Kubrick.

Since I just graduated high school 2 months ago, my money has been almost entirely spent on buying criterion. Not to say I'm going broke or anything, but it's just all I've been buying. It's my crack. I can think of worse addictions to have. Nevertheless, I need to tone it down. I will only have one (after this), final pickup for this month. Thank you.

1. Naked Lunch, I've seen videodrome and the fly but this looks to be even cooler.
2. Naked Lunch once again.
3. All Blind buys.

Night of The Hunter and Ghost Dog

A stack of 4ks and a couple blu rays. About half of these were from the B&N sale. The others were purchases from MediaSwap and ebay.

1. First movie I plan to watch is probably The Blade or maybe Night Moves.

2. Hud on 4k is something I've been looking forward too. One of my all time favorite films. I have an original 1-sheet.

3. Blind buys are Classe Tous Risques and The Blade.

4. I still need to pick up Pee Wee's Big Adventure.

Mixed in some Criterion adjacent books to my haul, the script and storyboards from Parasite and a beautiful book by Roger Deakins showing how he shot some of my favorites.

1. What is the first movie you plan to watch from your haul and why?

Parasite after reading the script/storyboards. The Blu-ray is packed with so many special features I figure between the two it'll be like a masterclass.

1. ⁠Is there anything from this haul that you have been looking forward to owning for a long time?

Matewan I haven't seen in a while

1. ⁠Are any of your purchases blind buys? If so, why did you select them?

No, usually just buy things I know I will watch over and over.

1. ⁠What is a Criterion you’re hoping to add to your collection next?

Thin Red Line was real tempting. I like getting editions I know are not on the channel.

1. ⁠It depends on how I feel tomorrow, but either Seven Samurai or Harakiri. I was blown away by Kwaidan last weekend, so I’m leaning towards Harakiri.

2. ⁠I’ve been wanting to get the 4k of Seven Samurai for a while, and I’m really excited about Chungking Express.

3. ⁠All blind buys except Pan’s Labyrinth, which I haven’t seen since it first came out.

4. ⁠I definitely want more Del Toro, and I’d love to do some research and branch out into international film outside of Japan/Korea/Hong Kong.

I had a few before the sale like House and Ghost Dog but Barnes and Noble cheers when they see me come in. Excited most for Wings of Desire and Mishima.

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What is the first movie you plan to watch from your haul and why?
Wings of Desire
2. ⁠Is there anything from this haul that you have been looking forward to owning for a long time?
Brazil and Persona
3. ⁠Are any of your purchases blind buys? If so, why did you select them?
Wings of Desire and Mishima. I’ve never seen a Wenders or Schrader movie so i’m hype.
4. ⁠What is a Criterion you’re hoping to add to your collection next?
Complete Tati Collection most definitely.

I absolutely love the film. The cinematography was absolutely gorgeous and the characters are all amazing! I really love Travis’s monologue during the 2nd booth scene. Only problem I have with this film was that I didn’t really get emotional 🥲

1. ⁠What is the first movie you plan to watch from your haul and why?

Blow Out! It’s been on my list forever but does not exist in good quality in any streaming platform.

1. ⁠Is there anything from this haul that you have been looking forward to owning for a long time?

Paths of Glory

1. ⁠Are any of your purchases blind buys? If so, why did you select them?

High and Low, blow Out, fail safe, and anatomy of a murder. They’ve been on my list forever

1. ⁠What is a Criterion you’re hoping to add to your collection next?

Do the right thing and silence of the lambs 4k!