My issue with the sale was some of the titles were cheaper on Amazon due to Criterion shipping costs. Also with some boutique movies I try to pick movies I'll re-watch more often than once or twice.
Haven’t seen any of these, Elliot! Great job picking more overlooked titles. I recently purchased Orpheus…very excited to see it as I know nothing about Cocteau.
I have most of the titles you mentioned but only had one of the Antonioni trilogy- I've just ordered L'eclisse and La Notte as I too am a completist brings my collection to just over 800 now. Oh and Le Corbeau is superb I featured it on my Let's Talk Criterion channel last year.
I bought a solid 6 films as a beginer. Wild Strawberries. 8 1/2. Ivan's Childhood. Seven Samurai. A Bout De Souffle. Le Samourai. I am very excited to start watching them, but wich to start with?
_8 1/2_ & _Seven Samurai_ are both in my top 5 movies of all time... and _Wild Strawberries_ is one of Bergman's greatest, making it easily one of the best films ever. But all those you picked are amazing!
I just checked there, and I can’t see any UK eBay sellers with Manila In The Claws Of Light for sale. I’ve only recently seen my first films from the Philippines when Lav Diaz titles showed up on MUBI. I really want to see Manila And The Claws Of Light after your recommendation here. Cheers.
Some great suggestions! I got _Panique, La Promesse, ¡Alambrista!, Daisies, La Verite, Hard Day's Night_ and _The Leopard_ (which occasionally doesn't get the attention it deserves, either). Recently been revisiting Clouzot after once again rewatching the *brilliant* documentary on his unfinished film, _L'Enfer,_ which I love so much. I'll never understand how he was able to get _Le Corbeau_ out at the time he did!
Interesting selection; thank you. One note: You said that "Medium Cool" was made in 1969; while it might have been released that year, it was definitely made in 1968, as many of the scenes were made live, in Chicago, at the time of the 1968 Democrat Presidential convention. I was in the U.S. Army, at the time, stationed in Germany, and followed the political disasters of that year via the mass media of the time, i.e., newspapers, radio and a few (very few) television outlets. 1968 was probably the most politically charged year in my 75 years of living--the Soviet Union invaded Czechoslovakia, hundreds of thousands of French students filled the streets in protest, bringing that country to a halt, in an event known as May 68; there were mass student demonstrations in West Germany, those students now remembered as the "68ers," and the neocolonial war of the U.S. against Vietnam continued, unabated. LSD was still legal, but marijuana and homosexuality were both felonies. Someone should make a movie about that hyperactive year. I'd buy a copy.
Helps when you are a criterion completest, you'll be aware of and pick up titles others wouldn't consider. Most people in the sales are picking what they want or have been saving for. Sometimes these type of titles that you have highlighted are blind buys and many of us are just waiting for certain titles to go on sale to grab hold of. So it depends on which camp you are. Of course if you've seen Manila it probably gets on the list. May be many of these titles are hidden treasures. Thanks for highlighting them for the rest.
That’s a good point. I’m no completest but I do reckon I blind but more often than the average Criterion buyer. Hopefully I can help point people towards those titles that don’t get as much love. Cheers!
L'eclisse is one of my favorite films! I definitely don't mention it as often as I used to; it's been like a decade since I first saw it, but it's still my favorite in that informal trilogy and I feel like it's the least seen of the three films, at least as far as I can tell. I think the only Antonioni left in the collection that I don't own is Le amiche, which I also haven't seen, yet. It was on my preliminary sale list but I was only getting a few individual titles and a boxset. My order arrived Tuesday but I'm not home right now, so I haven't shared my haul anywhere, yet. I also noticed with this sale that Criterion changed their minimum amount in order for customers to get free shipping. I don't remember this being mentioned in a newsletter or post from them. And it wasn't higher back in October during the previous flash sale. It used to be $50 and now it's $75, which is a big jump in my opinion. And I think that's only going to make more people purchase elsewhere- namely Amazon- when they only want a couple or few things and don't want to wait for the B&N sale.
I actually bought _La Verite,_ as well! Watched it a couple nights ago and loved it... revisited _Le Corbeau_ last night. Clouzot is so amazing. If you have yet to see it, watch the documentary on Clouzot's unfinished film, _L'Enfer_ - it's currently on the Criterion Channel.
The background on the making of the film is fascinating... it can be enjoyed without knowing what was going on in France, and the wider world, at the time but it's wondrous to think about, considering the social/political context. I'll never understand how Clouzot got that film made and released.
I miss the old video shelf backgrounds in your videos. What made you change to a blank wall? Not that you're not pretty to look at but I need someplace to focus my attention while you talk 🙂
I had to move filming into a different room - it wasn’t practical to film in front of the shelves sadly! I might look at getting a poster or something for the back :) cheers
L'Eclisse is a fantastic film, my first Antonioni - despite the very problematic use of 'blackface'... Medium Cool is great and Comradeship is strong! Both in my MoC collection!
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Ugh, utterly fantastic choices pal! I've not seen any of them, so thanks for the spotlight. Cheers!
These videos are great! It’s always a joy to learn about underseen and underappreciated films, and these summaries are very intriguing.
I picked up Le Corbeau in the November B&N sale. L’Eclisse is definitely on my radar. Thanks for sharing!
In the flash sale I had picked up Manila in the Claws of Light, Dekalog, and Double Indemnity 4k
My issue with the sale was some of the titles were cheaper on Amazon due to Criterion shipping costs. Also with some boutique movies I try to pick movies I'll re-watch more often than once or twice.
Agree, L'Eclisse more about mood and atmosphere. My under radar picks: The Lure, The Piano Teacher, Local Hero, The Tin Drum.
Le Corbeau is one of the greatest film out there in the world. Full stop.
Just watched it again last night... Clouzot is absolutely amazing!
Kills me that _L'Enfer_ was never completed - it would've been astonishing!!!
Agreed
Great recommendations, pal. I particularly loved your analysis of L'Eclisse, in depth and gives a framework with which to watch the film. Cheers 👍
Haven’t seen any of these, Elliot! Great job picking more overlooked titles. I recently purchased Orpheus…very excited to see it as I know nothing about Cocteau.
Thanks so much :)
I picked up the Cassavetes set, Throw Down, Hollywood Shuffle, Walker, Citizen Kane, and Elevator to the Gallows
Le Corbeau is an exquisite film. Even the back story of the film is quite a tale itself.
Yessir, it's one of the greats almost nobody has seen.
I have most of the titles you mentioned but only had one of the Antonioni trilogy- I've just ordered L'eclisse and La Notte as I too am a completist brings my collection to just over 800 now. Oh and Le Corbeau is superb I featured it on my Let's Talk Criterion channel last year.
I picked up the Bergman box set, Touch of Zen, 45 Years, Brighter Summer Day and Le Cercle Rouge. Can't wait to get into the Bergman box set.
The Bergman set is just plain one of the greatest purchases of any, ever - Criterion, or otherwise!
I bought a solid 6 films as a beginer.
Wild Strawberries.
8 1/2.
Ivan's Childhood.
Seven Samurai.
A Bout De Souffle.
Le Samourai.
I am very excited to start watching them, but wich to start with?
Great selection there! I’d suggest starting with Seven Samurai :)
@@ElliotCoen Ok, good advive. :)
_8 1/2_ & _Seven Samurai_ are both in my top 5 movies of all time... and _Wild Strawberries_ is one of Bergman's greatest, making it easily one of the best films ever.
But all those you picked are amazing!
I just checked there, and I can’t see any UK eBay sellers with Manila In The Claws Of Light for sale. I’ve only recently seen my first films from the Philippines when Lav Diaz titles showed up on MUBI. I really want to see Manila And The Claws Of Light after your recommendation here. Cheers.
The Night of the Hunter and To Sleep With Anger are criminally underrated
Love them! I’m excited for the 4K of Night of the Hunter from Kino
Some great suggestions! I got _Panique, La Promesse, ¡Alambrista!, Daisies, La Verite, Hard Day's Night_ and _The Leopard_ (which occasionally doesn't get the attention it deserves, either).
Recently been revisiting Clouzot after once again rewatching the *brilliant* documentary on his unfinished film, _L'Enfer,_ which I love so much.
I'll never understand how he was able to get _Le Corbeau_ out at the time he did!
Interesting selection; thank you. One note: You said that "Medium Cool" was made in 1969; while it might have been released that year, it was definitely made in 1968, as many of the scenes were made live, in Chicago, at the time of the 1968 Democrat Presidential convention. I was in the U.S. Army, at the time, stationed in Germany, and followed the political disasters of that year via the mass media of the time, i.e., newspapers, radio and a few (very few) television outlets. 1968 was probably the most politically charged year in my 75 years of living--the Soviet Union invaded Czechoslovakia, hundreds of thousands of French students filled the streets in protest, bringing that country to a halt, in an event known as May 68; there were mass student demonstrations in West Germany, those students now remembered as the "68ers," and the neocolonial war of the U.S. against Vietnam continued, unabated. LSD was still legal, but marijuana and homosexuality were both felonies. Someone should make a movie about that hyperactive year. I'd buy a copy.
Helps when you are a criterion completest, you'll be aware of and pick up titles others wouldn't consider. Most people in the sales are picking what they want or have been saving for. Sometimes these type of titles that you have highlighted are blind buys and many of us are just waiting for certain titles to go on sale to grab hold of. So it depends on which camp you are. Of course if you've seen Manila it probably gets on the list. May be many of these titles are hidden treasures. Thanks for highlighting them for the rest.
That’s a good point. I’m no completest but I do reckon I blind but more often than the average Criterion buyer. Hopefully I can help point people towards those titles that don’t get as much love. Cheers!
L'eclisse is one of my favorite films! I definitely don't mention it as often as I used to; it's been like a decade since I first saw it, but it's still my favorite in that informal trilogy and I feel like it's the least seen of the three films, at least as far as I can tell. I think the only Antonioni left in the collection that I don't own is Le amiche, which I also haven't seen, yet. It was on my preliminary sale list but I was only getting a few individual titles and a boxset. My order arrived Tuesday but I'm not home right now, so I haven't shared my haul anywhere, yet.
I also noticed with this sale that Criterion changed their minimum amount in order for customers to get free shipping. I don't remember this being mentioned in a newsletter or post from them. And it wasn't higher back in October during the previous flash sale. It used to be $50 and now it's $75, which is a big jump in my opinion. And I think that's only going to make more people purchase elsewhere- namely Amazon- when they only want a couple or few things and don't want to wait for the B&N sale.
I didn't grab Manila in the Claws of Light for this flash sale, but I did purchase it during the November 2022 B&N Sale.
Nice to see some appreciation towards the films of Lino Brocka
I have Medium Cool! For the flash sale i picked up Touch of Zen and Stalker 😊
I love those selections! Touch of Zen has some of the greatest choreography and cinematography I’ve seen
I have that copy of L’eclisse. I got it the other year its my favourite of his so it was always on my list
I’m lucky that my library system carries almost all of the Criterion collection and I can rent as many obscure titles as I want.
Le Corbeau is on criterion channel, so I picked up La Verite in the end.
La Vérité is brilliant too :)
I actually bought _La Verite,_ as well! Watched it a couple nights ago and loved it... revisited _Le Corbeau_ last night. Clouzot is so amazing. If you have yet to see it, watch the documentary on Clouzot's unfinished film, _L'Enfer_ - it's currently on the Criterion Channel.
Hi Elliott am I mistaken but is Kameradshaft in the Eureka Masters of Cinema collection on the Westfront disc?
Will pick up Le Corbeau next sale. Le eclisse is excellent.😊
The background on the making of the film is fascinating... it can be enjoyed without knowing what was going on in France, and the wider world, at the time but it's wondrous to think about, considering the social/political context. I'll never understand how Clouzot got that film made and released.
I miss the old video shelf backgrounds in your videos. What made you change to a blank wall? Not that you're not pretty to look at but I need someplace to focus my attention while you talk 🙂
I had to move filming into a different room - it wasn’t practical to film in front of the shelves sadly! I might look at getting a poster or something for the back :) cheers
L'Eclisse is a fantastic film, my first Antonioni - despite the very problematic use of 'blackface'...
Medium Cool is great and Comradeship is strong! Both in my MoC collection!
That one scene is the bit that's kept me from buying it when deciding between it or others on my list.
@Jimmy1982*Playlists it's really quite indefensible, doesn't add much to the film at all...
I got Cat People 😊
Pabst fell off. Well, yeah, he became a director under the Nazi regime. That said, his '20s stuff is great.