Just watched Picnic! A perfect film for Valentine’s Day 😀 I also went in blind and the last line of the end credits floored me Miller’s Crossing is one of my favourite films. The script is perfect The Piano Teacher is awesome. Got it in my collection Blue Velvet is in my top 5 films, but Mulholland Drive is my number one 😀
I’m glad I didn’t pick up Anatomy of a Fall. Enjoyed it on the first watch but watched it again for a film club and decided halfway through I probably won’t end up watching it again. I was very close to picking it up but glad I watched it a second time to confirm I didn’t find the film very rewatchable.
@@FilmsByColor i saw it in the 80’s and now showed it to my kids (they are ir college) and they said WOW Dad we can’t believe we still have the same immigration issues. Also the story from Gregory Nava the director Uffff. Have a phenomenal weekend bro
@@FilmsByColor my friends and i were talking about renting a camp site near where we live and bringing a projector and screen and watching that movie outside with a fire and the ambiance . That would be amazing!
My B & N just started carrying a very (VERY) limited selection but I was able to get Risky Business, Blood Simple, and Afire. I wanted to get Pat Garrett but I didn’t realize how expensive the 4 K was, and it would be a total blind buy, so I skipped it this time. There are a few more I want to buy but I guess I’ll have to order them online
Just put in a 2nd Criterion order with a crime film flare. "Ride The Pink Horse", "Pale Flower, "Deep Cover", & "Gomorrah". As always, a fantastic discussion. "Round Midnight" has been on my watchlist for awhile. One of my best friends growing up was big into jazz & Dexter Gordon. "The Velvet Underground" is a solid documentary, I know enough about the band that part of me thought it didn't cover enough. Real groovy selections, especially "Blue Velvet".
@gracemartinez18 I believe there's even a cocktail for "Ride The Pink Horse" in the Noir Bar book. Also, a fun fact with "Gomorrah" is that there was a critically acclaimed TV take on the same source material. One of the leads (of the series) was in Fargo season 4, Salvatore Esposito.
You should grab Manila in the Claws of Light! The blu-ray has an intro on Scorsese and its the only Filipino film in the collection as a solo blu-ray! It's an incredible film and that uniqueness is what Criterion is all about!
@@brandonrobertkersjessacrilege! Nothing boring about it at all. The whole film is about seeing wonder in the mundane. The text at the end of the credits explains it all.
I had the exact same reaction as John to Life Aquatic. I grew up on Jacques Cousteau and so wanted to love this film, but I didn’t get into it at all. There’s one moment with the Sigur Rós song that almost makes the entire film, but that wasn’t enough.
OK I had to stop the video because Watership Down is my favorite book ever (and the movie is excellent). Yes, it is brutal and probably not suitable for a 5 year-old, but it is so full of hope and love and warmth and friendship! I am endlessly inspired by its ideas of community and leadership and spirituality. Sorry, I just have to rave about my bunny babes whenever I can.
Sex, Lies, Videotape,....fantastic choice, great movie, but good luck getting the transparent hard plastic sleeve on and off without damaging cardboard digipack corners, had to trim plastic sleeve corners with scissors on mine. Anatomy of a Fall...just got it last week, will watch soon, a rare blind buy for me. Blue Velvet...Great one, I have the blu-ray and it looks good already as it was sourced from a 4k restoration, so no double dip.
Also, did you look for 3 Women under the A’s? They may have filed it (correctly) at the beginning of the rack since it’s spelled with the number and not letters…
Yeah we checked everywhere, because they were pretty mixed up. They didn't have it unfortunately. We'll be heading to a new store tomorrow. Hoping they have a copy
@@FilmsByColor I loved La Strada. Check out “Nights of Cabiria”. One of my top 10 faves. Such a beautiful film. Guilietta Masina is incredible. Was produced before he got crazy surreal (which I loved). Sweet Charity is based on this film. Your wife may like too.
@FilmsByColor to chime in as well, I think "Juliet Of The Spirits" might be attuned to your interest in fantasy films (from my recollection). It's also Fellini's first color film. Although also want to mention the Fellini film with Broderick Crawford ("Il Bidone"/"The Swindle") which is almost a noir.
haha, yeah I've been going back and forth on that one. John and I have talked about it, but it never seems to make the edits. I did just make an order from Radiance that included 5 Italian films, so I'm hoping to dive into more Italian cinema soon!
again the quality of this channel is unmatched guys
Thanks so much! Really appreciate it
Lou Diamond Phillips singing voice in La Bamba was dubbed in by the singer from Los Lobos, BFI issued the 4k of Wages of Fear.
Awesome blu-ray hunting trip video & haul DJ. Great pick-ups!
I love ya'll's chemistry; i always look forward to these haul videos and they do not disappoint.
Thanks so much. We really enjoy making them
Always enjoy the conversations with John, no doubt do I always hear about some new Criterion film I hadn’t yet
Omg! That Cinema Paradiso plug at the end is awesome! I wish they made that movie on Criterion! It would fit so well!
Just watched Picnic! A perfect film for Valentine’s Day 😀
I also went in blind and the last line of the end credits floored me
Miller’s Crossing is one of my favourite films. The script is perfect
The Piano Teacher is awesome. Got it in my collection
Blue Velvet is in my top 5 films, but Mulholland Drive is my number one 😀
"Laundrette" is the British equivalent to "Laundromat"
Ohhh, thanks for that. I was wondering why I hadn't heard that word before
Ah 😂
At last a movie night with the most recommended BRAZIL!
Gonna be a beautiful party!
Pariyerum perumal BA BL 2018 tamil -India
Devdas 2002 hindi - India
Jallikattu 2019 Malayalam - India
Try it good movies 🎥
Elliot is right - there's a 4k version of "Wages of Fear" released with all kinds of extras from the BFI :)
Man, I'll have to do some research. See if I want to import that one or just stick with the Criterion blu. Sounds like it's worth it though
I highly recommend wages of fear! Im sure you and your wife will love it 😬
There's really no better feeling than perusing a fresh stack of Criterions with a coffee in hand!
The most haunting aspect of Blue Velvet is how Isabella is an exact copy of her mother! 😮
I’m glad I didn’t pick up Anatomy of a Fall. Enjoyed it on the first watch but watched it again for a film club and decided halfway through I probably won’t end up watching it again.
I was very close to picking it up but glad I watched it a second time to confirm I didn’t find the film very rewatchable.
It's terrbly overrated, I watched on Apple TV and didn't bother to pick it up.
DJ El Norte is soooooo gooood
ahhhh, I'll have to go back for that one if it's still there
@@FilmsByColor i saw it in the 80’s and now showed it to my kids (they are ir college) and they said WOW Dad we can’t believe we still have the same immigration issues. Also the story from Gregory Nava the director Uffff. Have a phenomenal weekend bro
You’re Welcome bro
Ooooh Kwaidan is the best! I bet you’ll really enjoy it!! Great video!!
I hope so! Glad to hear you love that one. I'll be watching it soon. October's just a few months away.
@@FilmsByColor my friends and i were talking about renting a camp site near where we live and bringing a projector and screen and watching that movie outside with a fire and the ambiance . That would be amazing!
Hell of a home theater downstairs! Projector?
My B & N just started carrying a very (VERY) limited selection but I was able to get Risky Business, Blood Simple, and Afire. I wanted to get Pat Garrett but I didn’t realize how expensive the 4 K was, and it would be a total blind buy, so I skipped it this time. There are a few more I want to buy but I guess I’ll have to order them online
Sorcerer is so good!! I prefer it over Wages of Fear, which is also great!
Just put in a 2nd Criterion order with a crime film flare. "Ride The Pink Horse", "Pale Flower, "Deep Cover", & "Gomorrah".
As always, a fantastic discussion. "Round Midnight" has been on my watchlist for awhile. One of my best friends growing up was big into jazz & Dexter Gordon. "The Velvet Underground" is a solid documentary, I know enough about the band that part of me thought it didn't cover enough.
Real groovy selections, especially "Blue Velvet".
I’m Over here taking notes on the crime movies I should pick up…
@gracemartinez18 I believe there's even a cocktail for "Ride The Pink Horse" in the Noir Bar book. Also, a fun fact with "Gomorrah" is that there was a critically acclaimed TV take on the same source material. One of the leads (of the series) was in Fargo season 4, Salvatore Esposito.
Pale Flower is the same director of the upcoming Demon Pond release, right?
@@FilmsByColor yes!
love Ride the Pink Horse
You should grab Manila in the Claws of Light! The blu-ray has an intro on Scorsese and its the only Filipino film in the collection as a solo blu-ray! It's an incredible film and that uniqueness is what Criterion is all about!
Just got my 4K copy of Perfect Days!
Have you gotten around to that one yet? Easily my favorite from 2023!
Good film, well-made, but too boring for re-watchability in my opinion.
@@brandonrobertkersjessacrilege! Nothing boring about it at all. The whole film is about seeing wonder in the mundane. The text at the end of the credits explains it all.
I suppose 🥂 you blanket by bonfire with your Criterion summer parties? 🎊🍉🍿
I had the exact same reaction as John to Life Aquatic. I grew up on Jacques Cousteau and so wanted to love this film, but I didn’t get into it at all. There’s one moment with the Sigur Rós song that almost makes the entire film, but that wasn’t enough.
BFI have released Wages of Fear on 4k. I haven't seen it but the Remake Sorcerer is excellent
"Kwaidan" is a great movie for the Halloween season!
I’ll definitely be watching that one this October. Any other Halloween appropriate titles in the collection you recommend?
@@FilmsByColor There were other Criterion titles. "Carvel of Souls" scared the hell out of me when I first saw it as a little kid
Rumble fish is a great criterion and you need labamba if you don't have it. I also like the movie life aquatic
OK I had to stop the video because Watership Down is my favorite book ever (and the movie is excellent). Yes, it is brutal and probably not suitable for a 5 year-old, but it is so full of hope and love and warmth and friendship! I am endlessly inspired by its ideas of community and leadership and spirituality. Sorry, I just have to rave about my bunny babes whenever I can.
Oh I totally agree. It's excellent. I recently bought the director's other animated film, The Plague Dogs. Hoping to watch that one soon
@FilmsByColor Oh now THAT one is depressing.
I went back for blue velvet but it was gone 😂
Perfect Days just showed up on Hulu, FYI.
Sex, Lies, Videotape,....fantastic choice, great movie, but good luck getting the transparent hard plastic sleeve on and off without damaging cardboard digipack corners, had to trim plastic sleeve corners with scissors on mine.
Anatomy of a Fall...just got it last week, will watch soon, a rare blind buy for me.
Blue Velvet...Great one, I have the blu-ray and it looks good already as it was sourced from a 4k restoration, so no double dip.
Also, did you look for 3 Women under the A’s? They may have filed it (correctly) at the beginning of the rack since it’s spelled with the number and not letters…
Yeah we checked everywhere, because they were pretty mixed up. They didn't have it unfortunately. We'll be heading to a new store tomorrow. Hoping they have a copy
Do you ONLY buy Criterions during the 50% sale at B&N or Criterion 24 hour Flash Sale? Do you ever buy one during any other part of he year?
I really like Sibyl by Triet
Thanks for the recommendation
I'm not sure if you've answered this question- have you checked out any Fellini films yet?
@@benrus44 I'm fascinated to see what he'd think of Fellini Satyricon (1969).
I've seen La Strada, but I need to see more. Where would you recommend I go next?
@@FilmsByColor I loved La Strada. Check out “Nights of Cabiria”. One of my top 10 faves. Such a beautiful film. Guilietta Masina is incredible. Was produced before he got crazy surreal (which I loved). Sweet Charity is based on this film. Your wife may like too.
@FilmsByColor to chime in as well, I think "Juliet Of The Spirits" might be attuned to your interest in fantasy films (from my recollection). It's also Fellini's first color film. Although also want to mention the Fellini film with Broderick Crawford ("Il Bidone"/"The Swindle") which is almost a noir.
I don’t get being anti blind but, most of my pick ups are blind buys
Has cat people always had yellow lettering or am I tripping? I thought it was white
Probably the 10th video I’ve seen where you pick up A Special Day but never get it. Don’t disrespect the Italians like that!!
haha, yeah I've been going back and forth on that one. John and I have talked about it, but it never seems to make the edits. I did just make an order from Radiance that included 5 Italian films, so I'm hoping to dive into more Italian cinema soon!
Wes Anderson fell off with The French Dispatch and Asteroid City.
Blue Velvet is way over hyped