My player is Region A, so it wouldn't be able to play the 4K edition's bonus features (which are on a separate, Region B blu-ray). Do you think that its 4K disc version is still worth choosing over Criterion's blu-ray in that case? I'm not sure if the 4K is a big enough visual improvement over the Criterion to be worth sacrificing the bonuses.
quality recs as always. Frownland and Medium Cool have been on the list for a minute. I went light this time Shaft, Inland Empire and The Europe Trilogy.
I’m surprised they didn’t release a 4K of The Servant I got the Studiocanal version last year it’s a great restoration Criterion are using the same source as they have a partnership with Studiocanal , Bogarde is brilliant in it, it’s definitely Gilliams year so far 3 films in six months. The Pasolini box set is exciting.😅
Yeah, looks like they proposed Gilliam to upgrade all his films to 4k with his participation while he's alive and well. Can't wait for Brazil and Fear'n'Loathing 4k and maybe some new Gilliam releases like 12 Monkeys or any of Monty Python movies.
Excited for the box set for sure! And I am also fine with the set not being more of his films. The Trilogy and Salo are already in the collection so I’m fine with them being excluded. Since Rules of the Game is my favorite Criterion, I’ll be glad to get the 4k upgrade but a little disappointed no new features. Glad they changed the artwork because that has drove me crazy on some of the 4ks
I’ve been trying to purchase most of the criterion 4ks and putting my faith in their selections. So far, they haven’t let me down. Gutted that Inland Empire didn’t get a 4k but I suppose you can’t win them all 👍
I myself am not at all impressed with The Rules of the Game cover. It sits in the same category I have put the Citizen Kane cover in "MEH" with one of Alan Tudyk's disgusted faces from "Resident Alien" next to it. Also, Momma Roma is in the collection at spine #236
Hi Elliott. I have Criterion’s 1st release DVD of “Rules of the Game” from 2004. Though I will probably do the UHD upgrade for the restored picture, it is disappointing that the supplement package hasn’t changed in 19 years.
Like you Elliot I already have imported the 4k Studio Canal of The Servent so won't be needing the Criterion but I think I'd like upgrade my Criterion Time Bandits Blu ray to 4k. I don't mind the 60s focus of the Passolini set. I already have The Trilogy of Life and Salo anyway so I'd rather not have doubled up. I wonder if they are planning further Passolini sets for different eras or if this is simply a one off.
"In the Mood for Love" 4K release differed from other 4K upgrades, that also a blu-ray disc was different from one in previous Blu-ray release. It may explain the change of the cover (but that's just a guess). Still that suggests that for "Rules of the Game" we may also see an upgraded Blu-ray inside
Would you mind elaborating on this? I don't want to be crass, but we see this same comment each month.. for years now.. and even on a month with a 9 film boxset. By what logic is a 9 film boxset with 8 new to the collection films and 2 additional stand alone new releases not "anything new"?
@ChrisJ Fox what does that have to do with anything? Jake claims it seems like we're not getting anything new. During a month with 10 new films announced. I guess it's just me... im the crazy one. :) The labels serve the entire market. Not you. There is literally no such thing as a bad month. Every single month, they announce a list of titles that represent their mission statement, according to their subjective sense of what that means. I simply wish people would use logic in their complaints. Jake could have stated "I don't like Passolini and I have The Servant in a more premium format, Ill bet they don't give a lenticular slip for the Time Bandits upgrade, which I missed on the first print, The Rules of the Game cover, imho, is worse than the old one AND it doesn't have HDR. At least the Barry Jankins film is coming out." But no. Jake said, "It seems like we're getting re-releases instead of anything new." So.. let's count. 13 films this month. 3 are re-releases. May: 5 films, 2 re-releases. April: 8 films, 2 re-releases. March: 4 films, 1 re-release. February: 8 films, 4 re-releases. January: 7 films, 3 re-releases. 2023 so far: 45 films, 15 re-releases. Sorry, Jake, but this is what it looks like running a successful, pragmatic home media distribution label. In fact, I found it far more logical to complain when they weren't re-releasing titles. Both in the DVD-Bluray transition and again in the Bluray-4KUHD transition. Film is a visual medium. They could have, at one point, did, and should always stay up to date with the best way of representing that. As an appreciative customer base, we should bring an effort of logic and good faith to our critiques. If we can't do that, what chance do we have of them being heard? 45 - 15 = 30 new films. In 6 months. 2 per month. Plus bonus features. I'm incredibly jealous of anyone that has so much disposable time that 2 Criterion produced releases (amongst the huge list of competitive boutique labels) per month isn't satiating. But carry on... xoxo
@@subaquaticencountersofthed8515 not sure why you felt the need to write all that. My point still stands. It's okay for someone to be personally disappointed for a particular set of releases if it isn't anything they want. It's natural. No one said a set of announcements had to revolve around their desires. I wasn't speaking on the factual reality of what is and isn't new, I was speaking on preferences..regardless of what his point was or wasnt.
@Subaquatic Encounters of the Dub Kind Jesus Christ, try writing a more petulant response. What I mean is that Criterion seems to be emphasizing 4k upgrades of films that already exist in the collection instead of adding new ones. Yes, the box set is a decent start, but this entire year has seemed a bit light in terms of new additions. In fact, other boutique labels are suffering the exact same issue. So excuse me for offering some criticism instead of effusive praise like everyone else.
To my knowledge, kino lorbers 4k of in heat of the night has no hdr/dolby vision and i can see why. The 4k all by itself makes the movie pop. In a lot of scenes i would think.if it were tampered with it would over saturate the scene. So like u said: ill trust the folks makimg the decision for no hdr
Criterion is all about Terry Gilliam this year; I guess Fear and Loathing is next. I totally agree with you on this slate. Great releases right before the summer sale
I don’t understand why The Rules of the Game has a different cover than the Blu-ray, and no new extras… The Pasolini boxset looks amazing but i’ms disappointed that Criterion seems to has less and less extras on the new releases.
Are Criterion still releasing UK versions of their films? I’ve not heard of any recently. Maybe you could mention them when you do the US releases, as you’ve done here, Elliot?
If an order from Criterion contains pre-orders, do they make you pay separate shipping for them? I've got a wishlist going in preparation for a big haul, but I'm wondering if I'll get free shipping for the pre-orders as long as the total order exceeds the free shipping threshold.
On Amazon you can group pre-releases with in stock items, and you'll get cumulated shipping price (even though all will be shipped in different times). That's at least how I get the new CC releases from US (I'm in Europe). It's also worth to note that if you have a registered business account with Amazon, you won't get any extra VAT or custom charges for any orders below 150$.. you just pay for shipping which goes between 20-30$ for such order
@Mariusz Nowak - The Criterion flash-sale is coming soon, and I think that's only for items bought on their own website, so I don't think I'll be using Amazon. I'm just wondering what the Criterion site's rules/policies are---I'm guessing pre-orders don't get included in the free shipping since they'd ship separately from the rest of a big order.
With The servant you point out a legit point: criterion just ain‘t the top standard for releases in quite a few instances by now. Eureka comes to mind f.e.
Solid month but sucks The Servant isn't in 4K for us in the States, will be picking up the UK one instead. Can we get some Kurosawa 4K? I'm guessing that's on Toho more than Criterion. Solid info as always!
I don't really miss HDR on classic films that much. A conservative grade when appropriate is cool, but by and large I'm fine with a nice scan, color grade, and encode.
La Règle du Jeu French 4K UHD disc HDR presentation was atrocious (way too bright). Glad to see Criterion releasing it at a "standard" 100nits white peak.
Are you familiar with Unobstructed View? It's still not exactly CHEAP, but they do have their own sale (40% off regular CDN list price) to coincide with the official Criterion flash sales. And then, of course, you don't have to deal with any of the duty charges, etc. It might be worth investigating their pricing if you want to get indulgent on a flash sale day.
Pretty dull month IMO. I might as well wait for the eventual Arrow release of Time Bandits 4K. I already have The Servant so no interest in the Criterion. Have no interest in the other films. I’ve had my fill of Renoir and Pasolini at uni.😊
@@chrisjfox8715 What does that mean? Seems like you’re doubtful. The Flash Sale is always on a Tuesday, always aligned with a major release. The fact that they just sent out $10 gift certificates to channel subscribers is another give away-that tends to happen when there is an imminent flash sale. I’ll be absolutely shocked if the flash sale isn’t on Tuesday the 21st at 12pm EST. I’d have said the same thing if you’d asked months ago, when they finally announced the date for Inland Empire, which I’m sure they anticipate to be a big seller based on the constant demand (and the fact that David Lynch titles are obviously all big sellers for them). I mean… the last Criterion flash sale was on October 11th-the day the Lost Highway 4K was released. Not a coincidence.
You can buy The Servant on 4K UHD blu-ray here if interested - amzn.to/2YE68qe
My player is Region A, so it wouldn't be able to play the 4K edition's bonus features (which are on a separate, Region B blu-ray). Do you think that its 4K disc version is still worth choosing over Criterion's blu-ray in that case? I'm not sure if the 4K is a big enough visual improvement over the Criterion to be worth sacrificing the bonuses.
Love Meetings is included in the Eureka bluray of Accattone
The Servert is a superb film.
Again you recommend titles I’ve never even heard of. Will have to give The Servant & Teorema a look.
Thanks Elliot!
Thank you for the update and your thoughts. I've always been interested in Time Bandits but I have never seen it.
quality recs as always. Frownland and Medium Cool have been on the list for a minute. I went light this time Shaft, Inland Empire and The Europe Trilogy.
Thanks for sharing your shares on these titles, pal! Great month of releases, with Passolini taking the cake. Cheers!
Yes, very nice releases! It's probably one of the best in quite a few months! Especially with The Servant and the Pasolini box set!
I’m surprised they didn’t release a 4K of The Servant I got the Studiocanal version last year it’s a great restoration Criterion are using the same source as they have a partnership with Studiocanal , Bogarde is brilliant in it, it’s definitely Gilliams year so far 3 films in six months. The Pasolini box set is exciting.😅
Yeah, looks like they proposed Gilliam to upgrade all his films to 4k with his participation while he's alive and well. Can't wait for Brazil and Fear'n'Loathing 4k and maybe some new Gilliam releases like 12 Monkeys or any of Monty Python movies.
I’d love to see Criterion do a big set for Barry Jenkins’s THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD 🙏🏼
Excited for the box set for sure! And I am also fine with the set not being more of his films. The Trilogy and Salo are already in the collection so I’m fine with them being excluded.
Since Rules of the Game is my favorite Criterion, I’ll be glad to get the 4k upgrade but a little disappointed no new features. Glad they changed the artwork because that has drove me crazy on some of the 4ks
I’ve been trying to purchase most of the criterion 4ks and putting my faith in their selections. So far, they haven’t let me down. Gutted that Inland Empire didn’t get a 4k but I suppose you can’t win them all 👍
I myself am not at all impressed with The Rules of the Game cover. It sits in the same category I have put the Citizen Kane cover in "MEH" with one of Alan Tudyk's disgusted faces from "Resident Alien" next to it. Also, Momma Roma is in the collection at spine #236
I wish there will be a second Pasolini boxset with a nice 4K version of Salò.
Hi Elliott. I have Criterion’s 1st release DVD of “Rules of the Game” from 2004. Though I will probably do the UHD upgrade for the restored picture, it is disappointing that the supplement package hasn’t changed in 19 years.
And if you get the Pasolini set on sale you’re paying less than $14 per film! 🙌🏼
Like you Elliot I already have imported the 4k Studio Canal of The Servent so won't be needing the Criterion but I think I'd like upgrade my Criterion Time Bandits Blu ray to 4k. I don't mind the 60s focus of the Passolini set. I already have The Trilogy of Life and Salo anyway so I'd rather not have doubled up. I wonder if they are planning further Passolini sets for different eras or if this is simply a one off.
"In the Mood for Love" 4K release differed from other 4K upgrades, that also a blu-ray disc was different from one in previous Blu-ray release. It may explain the change of the cover (but that's just a guess). Still that suggests that for "Rules of the Game" we may also see an upgraded Blu-ray inside
I was honestly a bit disappointed with this slate. Nothing bad at all, but it seems like we're getting so many re-releases instead of anything new.
Would you mind elaborating on this? I don't want to be crass, but we see this same comment each month.. for years now.. and even on a month with a 9 film boxset. By what logic is a 9 film boxset with 8 new to the collection films and 2 additional stand alone new releases not "anything new"?
@@subaquaticencountersofthed8515 a box set is a bit of a non-event if you don't want most pf the movies in the set
@ChrisJ Fox what does that have to do with anything? Jake claims it seems like we're not getting anything new. During a month with 10 new films announced. I guess it's just me... im the crazy one. :)
The labels serve the entire market. Not you. There is literally no such thing as a bad month. Every single month, they announce a list of titles that represent their mission statement, according to their subjective sense of what that means.
I simply wish people would use logic in their complaints. Jake could have stated "I don't like Passolini and I have The Servant in a more premium format, Ill bet they don't give a lenticular slip for the Time Bandits upgrade, which I missed on the first print, The Rules of the Game cover, imho, is worse than the old one AND it doesn't have HDR. At least the Barry Jankins film is coming out."
But no. Jake said, "It seems like we're getting re-releases instead of anything new."
So.. let's count. 13 films this month. 3 are re-releases. May: 5 films, 2 re-releases. April: 8 films, 2 re-releases. March: 4 films, 1 re-release. February: 8 films, 4 re-releases. January: 7 films, 3 re-releases. 2023 so far: 45 films, 15 re-releases.
Sorry, Jake, but this is what it looks like running a successful, pragmatic home media distribution label. In fact, I found it far more logical to complain when they weren't re-releasing titles. Both in the DVD-Bluray transition and again in the Bluray-4KUHD transition. Film is a visual medium. They could have, at one point, did, and should always stay up to date with the best way of representing that.
As an appreciative customer base, we should bring an effort of logic and good faith to our critiques. If we can't do that, what chance do we have of them being heard?
45 - 15 = 30 new films. In 6 months. 2 per month. Plus bonus features. I'm incredibly jealous of anyone that has so much disposable time that 2 Criterion produced releases (amongst the huge list of competitive boutique labels) per month isn't satiating.
But carry on... xoxo
@@subaquaticencountersofthed8515 not sure why you felt the need to write all that. My point still stands. It's okay for someone to be personally disappointed for a particular set of releases if it isn't anything they want. It's natural. No one said a set of announcements had to revolve around their desires.
I wasn't speaking on the factual reality of what is and isn't new, I was speaking on preferences..regardless of what his point was or wasnt.
@Subaquatic Encounters of the Dub Kind Jesus Christ, try writing a more petulant response. What I mean is that Criterion seems to be emphasizing 4k upgrades of films that already exist in the collection instead of adding new ones. Yes, the box set is a decent start, but this entire year has seemed a bit light in terms of new additions. In fact, other boutique labels are suffering the exact same issue. So excuse me for offering some criticism instead of effusive praise like everyone else.
Brother if you have the MOC Accatone Blu, Love Meetings is on there (just under its Italian name: Comizi d’amore)
To my knowledge, kino lorbers 4k of in heat of the night has no hdr/dolby vision and i can see why. The 4k all by itself makes the movie pop. In a lot of scenes i would think.if it were tampered with it would over saturate the scene. So like u said: ill trust the folks makimg the decision for no hdr
I got my Criterion Channel subscribers coupon code on Tuesday, so I’m guessing the flash sale will be next week Tuesday.
Criterion is all about Terry Gilliam this year; I guess Fear and Loathing is next. I totally agree with you on this slate. Great releases right before the summer sale
Arrow are releasing Fear & Loathing in 4K, in the UK at least
And Amazon have brought down the price to £14.99 for it. Already pre ordered.
@@spaceodds1985 that’s the blu-ray, the 4K edition is £21.99
I don’t understand why The Rules of the Game has a different cover than the Blu-ray, and no new extras… The Pasolini boxset looks amazing but i’ms disappointed that Criterion seems to has less and less extras on the new releases.
Are Criterion still releasing UK versions of their films? I’ve not heard of any recently. Maybe you could mention them when you do the US releases, as you’ve done here, Elliot?
Yes but two Criterions a month due to licensing issues
If an order from Criterion contains pre-orders, do they make you pay separate shipping for them? I've got a wishlist going in preparation for a big haul, but I'm wondering if I'll get free shipping for the pre-orders as long as the total order exceeds the free shipping threshold.
On Amazon you can group pre-releases with in stock items, and you'll get cumulated shipping price (even though all will be shipped in different times). That's at least how I get the new CC releases from US (I'm in Europe). It's also worth to note that if you have a registered business account with Amazon, you won't get any extra VAT or custom charges for any orders below 150$.. you just pay for shipping which goes between 20-30$ for such order
@Mariusz Nowak - The Criterion flash-sale is coming soon, and I think that's only for items bought on their own website, so I don't think I'll be using Amazon. I'm just wondering what the Criterion site's rules/policies are---I'm guessing pre-orders don't get included in the free shipping since they'd ship separately from the rest of a big order.
Is Criterion watching your videos? I am still along way away from purchasing 4K Criterions. Thanks Elliot.
It’s such a shame that the Pasolini box set is Region locked :(
You can buy region free players relatively cheap. Especially if you’re eyeing up boxset for 100s of pounds.
I'm surprised Monsters, Inc. wasn't amongst these.
Why?
@@chrisjfox8715 Because....WALL-E.....
The Pasolini set is huge, but other than that, this isn't a huge month. More middling contemporary releases and needless reissues.
With The servant you point out a legit point: criterion just ain‘t the top standard for releases in quite a few instances by now. Eureka comes to mind f.e.
Solid month but sucks The Servant isn't in 4K for us in the States, will be picking up the UK one instead. Can we get some Kurosawa 4K? I'm guessing that's on Toho more than Criterion. Solid info as always!
Will the 4K disc be region locked or do you have to have a special Blu-ray player for that?
@TheNathanGeck Amazon says it's region A, B, and C. That being said, you should go region free, it's the only way to be!
nice selection that....not losing any sleep over Salo - not my cup of tea.
They need to be quicker. I already have The Rules of the Game on 4K. 4K is regionless and ESC released it in France August of 2022.
I don't really miss HDR on classic films that much. A conservative grade when appropriate is cool, but by and large I'm fine with a nice scan, color grade, and encode.
Better late than never.
La Règle du Jeu French 4K UHD disc HDR presentation was atrocious (way too bright). Glad to see Criterion releasing it at a "standard" 100nits white peak.
I still feel too poor to buy Criterion in Canada, but love your channel!
Are you familiar with Unobstructed View? It's still not exactly CHEAP, but they do have their own sale (40% off regular CDN list price) to coincide with the official Criterion flash sales. And then, of course, you don't have to deal with any of the duty charges, etc. It might be worth investigating their pricing if you want to get indulgent on a flash sale day.
Is The Servant the first time criterion has changed the artwork for a 4K upgrade? If so it makes me think it may be a rights issue with the artist
Pretty dull month IMO. I might as well wait for the eventual Arrow release of Time Bandits 4K. I already have The Servant so no interest in the Criterion. Have no interest in the other films. I’ve had my fill of Renoir and Pasolini at uni.😊
basic b*tch choicee but i wish Criterion would do a release for Fargo & Wild at Heart
Criterions Three Colours look like garbage. Teal city 😲
@ time bandits
But where is the sale?! 🥲
It’ll be Tuesday for sure, to coincide with the much anticipated Inland Empire release.
@@mikemoring mmkayyyy...
@@chrisjfox8715 What does that mean? Seems like you’re doubtful. The Flash Sale is always on a Tuesday, always aligned with a major release. The fact that they just sent out $10 gift certificates to channel subscribers is another give away-that tends to happen when there is an imminent flash sale. I’ll be absolutely shocked if the flash sale isn’t on Tuesday the 21st at 12pm EST. I’d have said the same thing if you’d asked months ago, when they finally announced the date for Inland Empire, which I’m sure they anticipate to be a big seller based on the constant demand (and the fact that David Lynch titles are obviously all big sellers for them). I mean… the last Criterion flash sale was on October 11th-the day the Lost Highway 4K was released. Not a coincidence.