Forthcoming Lists Discussion and Random Speculation Vol. 6

[adavis53]

Is anyone else thinking that the January newsletter clue that we all thought was for Almodovar's TIE ME UP, TIE ME DOWN was actually for THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU that was announced in February? Generally, clues have captured a very specific element of the film, such as its title or a key plot point. The figure in TIE ME UP, TIE ME DOWN is neither of these things. I'm thinking we shouldn't expect the Almodovar (especially since he doesn't have a phantom page,) and check off the January newsletter clue as having been announced.

the figure in the clue is almost identical to a still from the film, so as much as it could have been for Zissou it seems even more likely for the Almodovar

[warren oates]

Um, if you think the clue isn't specific, then you haven't been following the discussion. Stills from the film were posted that were an exact match to a very precise image the only tiny alteration of which in the Criterion drawing turned out to be a pun based on the film's title. It's definitely Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!.

[Jgh8xxx]

Um, if you think the clue isn't specific, then you haven't been following the discussion. Stills from the film were posted that were an exact match to a very precise image the only tiny bit of which was altered in the Criterion drawing turned out to be a pun based on the film's title. It's definitely Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!.

Huh! I actually had been following the discussion but it's been a few months xxx. I'm very happy to be wrong about this; the Almodovar (and his addition to the collection) is one of the thigns I've been most excited for. Perhaps we should expect this announcement today then? With a Mungiu or two and maybe a Chaplin? August is generally one of the label's showcase months.

[Buttercream]

Also, unless I missed something, not having a phantom page does not mean a title or director is not coming.

[Jakamarak]

I'm thinking we shouldn't expect the Almodovar (especially since he doesn't have a phantom page,)

No, he doesn't have a phantom page, he has an actual page because he is a producer on del Toro's The Devil's Backbone which has already been released by Criterion.

http://www.criterion.com/people/120764-pedro-almodovar

[Yaanu]

Whatever Criterion announce tonight won't give me goosebumps in the same way that this did earlier today.

I wouldn't be surprised if that set was what has been holding up Eraserhead this whole time. Criterion might have everything they need except for Lynch's final seal of approval.
I'd wager a release within September through December 2014. Probably October, given the fact that it's Eraserhead.

[swo17]

Whatever Criterion announce tonight won't give me goosebumps in the same way that this did earlier today.

I wouldn't be surprised if that set was what has been holding up Eraserhead this whole time. Criterion might have everything they need except for Lynch's final seal of approval.

Doesn't really jibe with this though.

[matrixschmatrix]

There's a Simon of the Desert poster in a wildly different style in a picture Criterion put on their tumblr, so I'm gonna guess that's getting an upgrade.

[warren oates]

I hope if that happens then they'll upgrade The Exterminating Angel too.

[Bando]

Feeling like today's going to be a good day.

Passion of Joan of Arc Dual-Format
Bad Timing BD
4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days
Eraserhead
Emigrants/The New Land
Les Blank Documentaries Eclipse

[warren oates]

Oh man, how I'd love to see Bad Timing upgraded too. We already know there's a U.K. Blu-ray coming in the fall so it would make sense that there's a good new HD transfer around.

[domino harvey]

I'm guessing we're not getting announcements today since they seem to prefer Mondays and Fridays. Remember the fabled days of 14th announcements? Oh what a time that was!

[swo17]

Announcements have been coming pretty consistently for the last several months about an hour from now on whatever day they're supposed to come out. But there are also consistently at least a few "Guess they're not coming today" comments around now, so I don't know why I'm complaining.

[domino harvey]

I checked Criterion's Facebook and they haven't done their usual "What do YOU hope to see with today's announcements" post, so I don't think it will happen. I hope I'm wrong, though!

[jindianajonz]

Announcements have been coming pretty consistently about an hour from now on whatever day they're supposed to come out. But there are also consistently at least a few "Guess they're not coming" comments around now, so I don't know why I'm complaining.

I feel like they've been sliding a bit later... I always expect them around 5 EST, as if they push them to the site on their way out of the office that night, but the last few had me thinking they were working later hours than usual.

[swo17]

I checked Criterion's Facebook and they haven't done their usual "What do YOU hope to see with today's announcements" post, so I don't think it will happen. I hope I'm wrong, though!

I can't remember a month in the last several years where the announcements didn't come on the 15th unless either:

1) the 15th was on a weekend or a holiday, obviously
2) they announced earlier in the day that announcements wouldn't be ready that day.

[FrauBlucher]

I checked Criterion's Facebook and they haven't done their usual "What do YOU hope to see with today's announcements" post, so I don't think it will happen. I hope I'm wrong, though!

Did you cleanse yourself after stepping into the dark world of the orcs and trolls of the CC FB page?

[domino harvey]

I cast a +12 immunity spell before browsing

[eerik]

Maybe it's been mentioned already but there are phantom pages for the cast of All That Jazz.

[Buttercream]

Vengeance Is Mine Blu upgrade just popped up on the home page.

[eerik]

Y Tu Mama Tambien: http://www.criterion.com/films/28005-y-tu-mama-tambien" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[domino harvey]

Announced: http://www.criterion.com/films/28561-all-that-jazz" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jindianajonz]

Maybe it's been mentioned already but there are phantom pages for the cast of All That Jazz.

Related

[captveg]

Y Tu Mama Tambien: http://www.criterion.com/films/28005-y-tu-mama-tambien" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

HA! Now I won't have to guess it every month. \:D/

[ianungstad]

All that Jazz is a flat out masterpiece. Really excited for this.