The Criterion Channel -- Film and Content Discussion

[dwk]

It appears the version of Manhunter streaming on the channel is the variant that Anchor Bay released on DVD in 2001, and not the true theatrical or director's cut.

[justeleblanc]

Does anyone know if/when Flowers of Shanghai will be added to the channel? I've been trying to find a news article (or a post on this forum) that might shed light as to why it isn't currently available. Does another streaming service hold the rights?

[Omensetter]

Criterion usually waits a few months between when one of its Janus-toured films debuts on disc and on the service. The Lincoln Center is also replaying its COVID NYFF which included Shanghai. It'll probably be on there next month.

[justeleblanc]

Criterion usually waits a few months between when one of its Janus-toured films debuts on disc and on the service. The Lincoln Center is also replaying its COVID NYFF which included Shanghai. It'll probably be on there next month.

Thanks!

[dwk]

August 2021's new titles

[criterionsnob]

The five Nikos Papatakis films start with Criterion and Janus logos, as does Kings of Pastry. The Phantom of the Monastery is a Film Foundation title and starts with the Janus logo only.

[The Fanciful Norwegian]

Seven Lynne Sachs documentaries to stream on the Channel in October

[criterionsnob]

Criterion Channel September lineup, includes Margaret (!!!), After Hours, and Jia Zhangke films, among many others.

[The Fanciful Norwegian]

Very curious if Platform will be a new master. The restoration should've been completed ages ago, but I had expected it to premiere at a festival (e.g. Cannes, Venice, NYFF) and so far it hasn't. I have a sneaking suspicion that there might be censorship issues at work, in which case the safe play might be to forgo a high-profile debut and send it straight to the general public.

[therewillbeblus]

Hopefully Margaret is the DC (and opens with the Janus and CC logos). Really curious to see about A Royal Scandal's quality/logos- is it possible that this neglected gem is being primed for a physical release?

[yoloswegmaster]

Hopefully Margaret is the DC (and opens with the Janus and CC logos).

Unless the rights were reverted back to the producers, I doubt that it will open with either logo since it's a Fox title.

[Pavel]

Hopefully my hope that After Hours will, after all, get a release isn't empty
Also is it possible for Criterion to release the excellent Smoke (now that it's on the Channel and they're releasing another Wayne Wang film)?

[Red Screamer]

Criterion Channel September lineup, includes Margaret (!!!), After Hours, and Jia Zhangke films, among many others.

Lovers of experimental film should really jump on Harris' hard-to-see still/here. What a treat.

[therewillbeblus]

Also is it possible for Criterion to release the excellent Smoke (now that it's on the Channel and they're releasing another Wayne Wang film)?

It's been a while since I've seen it, but I remember thinking Smoke to be excellent as well- though I'm admittedly biased towards loving offbeat William Hurt perfs

[Pavel]

Ha, I too love offbeat William Hurt perfs (and not-so-offbeat perfs — he's one of the most watchable actors, especially in his 80s period).
Blue in the Face is quite weak (save for one absolutely hilarious scene) but a perfect bonus film — slight, comparatively forgotten but a nice companion

[therewillbeblus]

Right there with you, Pavel, on all of that- except I recently tied up some loose 80s ends for Hurt and, although he gives some of my favorite 80s perfs ever, there are some real duds making it a mixed bag of a decade all in all

[Andrew_VB]

Awesome month. Excited for the (hopefully) new Platform restoration as well as the early Laura Poitras docs.

[DeprongMori]

Also is it possible for Criterion to release the excellent Smoke (now that it's on the Channel and they're releasing another Wayne Wang film)?

It's been a while since I've seen it, but I remember thinking Smoke to be excellent as well- though I'm admittedly biased towards loving offbeat William Hurt perfs

If CC release Smoke, I do hope they include its companion film Blue in the Face as a supplement.

[therewillbeblus]

Pavel just said that three posts up, but I'll agree again!

[BirdLives]

Just noting that Criterion Channel announces a tribute to New York City with something like 50 movies (I stopped counting at 20)... and not one movie by Woody Allen. Sigh.

Full list here

[knives]

It says 63 in the announcement.

[therewillbeblus]

There are some real fun ones at that list, but I'm particularly glad God Told Me To got some love!

[Blutarsky]

I am excited for Ciao! Manhattan as I have always gravitated towards Warhol/Factory Superstars, and Edie being the epitome of the superstar I am definitely excited. I am though disappointed in the lack of Woody Allen or even a mob film like Goodfellas or Once Upon a Time in America.

[jwd5275]

Now playing on the Criterion Channel with Criterion and Janus logos:
Ciao! Manhattan
Platform
Drifting Clouds

[The Fanciful Norwegian]

How does Platform look?