OH MY GOSH! I had just assumed Trouble in Paradise was out of print! I caught a double feature of Trouble in Paradise and Design for Living at the New Beverly Cinema back in the summer! Really, really good time; the movies go so well together!
I believe that The Fly and Videodrome are better entries into Cronenberg’s work. I would suggest researching the background of William S Burroughs before watching Naked Lunch, I wish I had.
@@hunterdean4766 yes, it’s a bit bizarre the first time you see the movie too. It might grow on me and I liked the Cronenberg commentary on the Criterion the second time I watched it.
The screenplay for Design For Living is adapted from the famous Noel Coward 1932 play of the same name. Coward took the credit for the line pass the mustard.
Hi, DJ and Grace! I also picked up "Lonesome" based on John's recommendation, but I actually found it at Half Price Books just prior to the July sale. I think you'll like it. And since you love Lubitsch, I strongly suggest you buy the Criterion release of 1946's "Cluny Brown" with Charles Boyer and Jennifer Jones. It's a wonderful romantic comedy. Happy viewing!
Marketa Lazarova is incredible. The cinematography is insane and the movie feels very otherworldly. I have not seen much Miriam Hopkins at this point, but I have seen Trouble in Paradise and think you will leave that film obsessed with Kay Francis as well. She feels like an actress very ahead of her time. The costumes in that film are amazing as well! Hope you enjoy them all!
I love the love for Miriam Hopkins!!! . You spoiled us with videos this sale as always which I very much enjoy!! When the July sale ends, November doesn't seem terribly far away, but when the November sale ends of course July does seem terribly far away!! You always give us awesome content in between the sales and it sounds like we are getting that Winter video with John in January!!! Can't wait!!!
Just wanna say, I love the channel. Your videos have made me want to start collecting Criterion again as I haven’t gotten any in a few years now. Wish I had a Barnes and Noble in my area to visit.
Markéta Lazarová...one of the best Czechoslovak movies :) Even now, being two separate countries, the lines are quite blurred in filmmaking in the area with crew and actors being often both Czech and Slovak but if a movie came out after 1993, I have no problem making the Czech or Slovak distinction. But a movie released in 60s Czechoslovakia is definitely Czechoslovak (sorry, just a touchy subject for Slovaks born in Czechoslovakia like myself:,)) And I'm not sure if you've seen it or own it (it's on Criterion too) but my favourite Czechoslovak movie is The Cremator. Btw. on the largest Czech movie website, being ranked as the best Czech movie is Pelíšky (Cosy Dens), which I'm not sure how much would people who don't have the cultural and historical context appreciate it but it's worth a try! And I know you love Christmas movies and that's totally a Christmas movie, if you have the chance to check it out someday, please do. When it comes to Czechoslovak movies, Vyšší princip (Higher Principle) is ranked as the best one. Personally have not seen it, not sure how accessible it is. Of course, if you ask film critics, the ranking would be quite different from general public.
The Story Of Temple Drake is fantastic. I see you don't mind picking up DVDs so a few that are great that are in the collection but haven't been upgraded to BluRay yet but I would definitely recommend checking out are The Bad Sleep Well (Akira Kurosawa), Mafioso (Alberto Lattuada), White Nights (Luchino Viscont) & Bad Timing (Nicolas Roeg).
@@hunterdean4766 There is a BluRay release here in the UK from 'network'. I bought it years ago rather than grab the Criterion DVD. I'd rather get it on BluRay from another label than buy a DVD even if it's Criterion, I'm a snob like that. 😂
As a huge David Cronenberg fan, Naked Lunch is probably the least accessible film in his filmography. If you enjoy that one, you will probably like everything else he made. Anything from Ernst Lubitsch is great. To Be or Not To Be, Cluny Brown and Heaven Can Wait are also amazing films. There is also an Eclipse Series DVD set of his musicals, which I haven't seen yet but plan to soon. The Shop Around the Corner is another Lubitsch film that isn't in the Criterion Collection but is very much worth checking out. It is what You've Got Mail is based on.
For Kiarostami I'd look at both of the non-Iranian films he made. Like Someone In Love is a beautifully shot inter-generational story - but the standout is Certified Copy, which is in the Criterion Collection. It's a truly astonishing film, something you will think about long after it's over. Juliette Binoche is fantastic as always, can't recommend it enough.
Woah, the Koker Trilogy sounds heavy! Looking forward to a Christmas video if you're game. Hope you, Grace, and your family's December is off to a great start!
Yessss The Koker Trilogy! Life Goes On is my favorite film of his, loved it even more than Where is the Friend's House. Definitely let us know what you think of that one once you watch it, it's very powerful, I believe it took place after an actual Earthquake in the area they filmed in. It was my birthday so my girlfriend bought me a Criterion release this month (Punch Drunk Love) and I had a gift card that I used to get the new Freaks set for $6. Great month for Criterion, so much more I want though!
Great picks for the sale! I ordered one last title a few days ago which should be arriving soon, for a total of 5 releases. I was trying not to spend much and that worked out pretty well because I had saved up giftcards. The Others was the only title I knew I wanted for sure, so I got that, All About Eve, Original Cast Album: Company, The Heiress, and Eyes Without a Face. I'm really looking forward to re/watching them all but I'm most curious about what I'll think of All About Eve. I saw it probably like 10 years ago when I was going through all of Marilyn Monroe's films and didn't like it much. This past summer, though, I read both of Bette Davis' autobiographies and I've come to really love her as a person and actress. So, I'm hoping my mind is changed on it. And you're very welcome for the recs, Grace :) I hope you love your Miriam Hopkins rabbit hole/deep dive! as well as all the other titles you guys got this sale!
Criterion's edition of "Lonesome" comes with a wonderful extra, "The Last Performance" with Mary Philbin and my all-time favourite actor, Conrad Veidt. Some day we'll have to talk about Veidt, probably the greatest "unknown" these days.
Great video! Picked up a lot this month since my girlfriend treated me to criterion’s for my birthday. I’d Highly recommend Mr.Klein , a WW 2 French movie about an art dealer that gets mistaken as a Jewish man . A really interesting mystery movie in a part of time we don’t see enough of (the french occupation). I’d also recommend one false move, thief,Hollywood shuffle , and the worst person in the world!
Love your channel with these hauls!
OH MY GOSH! I had just assumed Trouble in Paradise was out of print! I caught a double feature of Trouble in Paradise and Design for Living at the New Beverly Cinema back in the summer! Really, really good time; the movies go so well together!
You make browsing look fun! B&N should send you commission.
I believe that The Fly and Videodrome are better entries into Cronenberg’s work. I would suggest researching the background of William S Burroughs before watching Naked Lunch, I wish I had.
Agree. I tried reading the book a few years ago and got a chapter in and had to stop. I had no idea what was going on.
@@hunterdean4766 yes, it’s a bit bizarre the first time you see the movie too. It might grow on me and I liked the Cronenberg commentary on the Criterion the second time I watched it.
The screenplay for Design For Living is adapted from the famous Noel Coward 1932 play of the same name. Coward took the credit for the line pass the mustard.
Trouble In Paradise is a great film, needs a bluray upgrade.
Criterion is having a flash sale in February so you don’t necessarily need to wait until July for the next one.
Markets Lazarova is crazy gorgeous. It looks like a charcoal drawing.
Hi, DJ and Grace! I also picked up "Lonesome" based on John's recommendation, but I actually found it at Half Price Books just prior to the July sale. I think you'll like it. And since you love Lubitsch, I strongly suggest you buy the Criterion release of 1946's "Cluny Brown" with Charles Boyer and Jennifer Jones. It's a wonderful romantic comedy. Happy viewing!
Marketa Lazarova is incredible. The cinematography is insane and the movie feels very otherworldly.
I have not seen much Miriam Hopkins at this point, but I have seen Trouble in Paradise and think you will leave that film obsessed with Kay Francis as well. She feels like an actress very ahead of her time. The costumes in that film are amazing as well!
Hope you enjoy them all!
I love the love for Miriam Hopkins!!! . You spoiled us with videos this sale as always which I very much enjoy!! When the July sale ends, November doesn't seem terribly far away, but when the November sale ends of course July does seem terribly far away!! You always give us awesome content in between the sales and it sounds like we are getting that Winter video with John in January!!! Can't wait!!!
It’s an egregious oversight that DJ hasn’t seen the Apu trilogy.
Just wanna say, I love the channel. Your videos have made me want to start collecting Criterion again as I haven’t gotten any in a few years now. Wish I had a Barnes and Noble in my area to visit.
Markéta Lazarová...one of the best Czechoslovak movies :) Even now, being two separate countries, the lines are quite blurred in filmmaking in the area with crew and actors being often both Czech and Slovak but if a movie came out after 1993, I have no problem making the Czech or Slovak distinction. But a movie released in 60s Czechoslovakia is definitely Czechoslovak (sorry, just a touchy subject for Slovaks born in Czechoslovakia like myself:,))
And I'm not sure if you've seen it or own it (it's on Criterion too) but my favourite Czechoslovak movie is The Cremator.
Btw. on the largest Czech movie website, being ranked as the best Czech movie is Pelíšky (Cosy Dens), which I'm not sure how much would people who don't have the cultural and historical context appreciate it but it's worth a try! And I know you love Christmas movies and that's totally a Christmas movie, if you have the chance to check it out someday, please do.
When it comes to Czechoslovak movies, Vyšší princip (Higher Principle) is ranked as the best one. Personally have not seen it, not sure how accessible it is.
Of course, if you ask film critics, the ranking would be quite different from general public.
Design for Living is a treasure! Picked it up a couple years back; you will definitely enjoy it
Lonesome is one of my favorite movies. Enjoy!
The Story Of Temple Drake is fantastic. I see you don't mind picking up DVDs so a few that are great that are in the collection but haven't been upgraded to BluRay yet but I would definitely recommend checking out are The Bad Sleep Well (Akira Kurosawa), Mafioso (Alberto Lattuada), White Nights (Luchino Viscont) & Bad Timing (Nicolas Roeg).
I love Bad Timing. I have the dvd but really wish it would get an upgrade at some point.
@@hunterdean4766 There is a BluRay release here in the UK from 'network'. I bought it years ago rather than grab the Criterion DVD. I'd rather get it on BluRay from another label than buy a DVD even if it's Criterion, I'm a snob like that. 😂
Lonesome is a wonderful, sweet film.
Oddly as soon as you showed it I thought of Speedy as well before you mentioned John.
As a huge David Cronenberg fan, Naked Lunch is probably the least accessible film in his filmography. If you enjoy that one, you will probably like everything else he made. Anything from Ernst Lubitsch is great. To Be or Not To Be, Cluny Brown and Heaven Can Wait are also amazing films. There is also an Eclipse Series DVD set of his musicals, which I haven't seen yet but plan to soon. The Shop Around the Corner is another Lubitsch film that isn't in the Criterion Collection but is very much worth checking out. It is what You've Got Mail is based on.
For Kiarostami I'd look at both of the non-Iranian films he made. Like Someone In Love is a beautifully shot inter-generational story - but the standout is Certified Copy, which is in the Criterion Collection. It's a truly astonishing film, something you will think about long after it's over. Juliette Binoche is fantastic as always, can't recommend it enough.
Got my copy of After Hours thanks to you two. Appreciate the info 🎥
Woah, the Koker Trilogy sounds heavy! Looking forward to a Christmas video if you're game. Hope you, Grace, and your family's December is off to a great start!
I love how you’ve been doing more videos together!
And my wishlists are growing… 😆
Honestly, I think my taste is a combo of yalls and Jons.
I want the depression, but I want something. Edgy, but maybe somehow comforting as well.
Yessss The Koker Trilogy! Life Goes On is my favorite film of his, loved it even more than Where is the Friend's House. Definitely let us know what you think of that one once you watch it, it's very powerful, I believe it took place after an actual Earthquake in the area they filmed in.
It was my birthday so my girlfriend bought me a Criterion release this month (Punch Drunk Love) and I had a gift card that I used to get the new Freaks set for $6. Great month for Criterion, so much more I want though!
Great picks for the sale! I ordered one last title a few days ago which should be arriving soon, for a total of 5 releases. I was trying not to spend much and that worked out pretty well because I had saved up giftcards. The Others was the only title I knew I wanted for sure, so I got that, All About Eve, Original Cast Album: Company, The Heiress, and Eyes Without a Face. I'm really looking forward to re/watching them all but I'm most curious about what I'll think of All About Eve. I saw it probably like 10 years ago when I was going through all of Marilyn Monroe's films and didn't like it much. This past summer, though, I read both of Bette Davis' autobiographies and I've come to really love her as a person and actress. So, I'm hoping my mind is changed on it.
And you're very welcome for the recs, Grace :) I hope you love your Miriam Hopkins rabbit hole/deep dive! as well as all the other titles you guys got this sale!
I just watched The Heiress a few nights ago for the first time and thought it was amazing.
I own The Koker Trilogy! Great!
Such a great looking set. I can’t wait to dig into it!
Criterion's edition of "Lonesome" comes with a wonderful extra, "The Last Performance" with Mary Philbin and my all-time favourite actor, Conrad Veidt. Some day we'll have to talk about Veidt, probably the greatest "unknown" these days.
I think you forgot to write down Sundays and Cybele. Should have ordered it so you can further spread the word about how good it is. ;)
Great video! Picked up a lot this month since my girlfriend treated me to criterion’s for my birthday. I’d Highly recommend Mr.Klein , a WW 2 French movie about an art dealer that gets mistaken as a Jewish man . A really interesting mystery movie in a part of time we don’t see enough of (the french occupation). I’d also recommend one false move, thief,Hollywood shuffle , and the worst person in the world!
good picks guys....i did not get around to buiying anything this sale.......proud of myself for not blowing money....will prob buy next sale.
So, the Koker trikogy is like “A The tree of life??”
I don’t know 🤷♂️ I haven’t seen Tree of Life yet, but I’m really looking forward to it after recently watching The New World, which I loved
@@FilmsByColor OMG, please please please! My hope is your absolutely love it!