Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7

[Mr.DarjeelingLimited]

New video by Criterion on Youtube entitled coming soon with the Complete Films of Stanley Kubrick.

[Brianruns10]

It looks like Criterion has confirmed a Kubrick boxset. They posted a clip reel of all his films, on Facebook, and said, "Coming soon."

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1327182026185183/

[DimitriL]

I'm assuming by complete, this means all the short docs too (I didn't recognize some of the images, so I'm guessing those are from those films).

[aox]

It'll be interesting if Spartacus is included, which is generally not seen as a real Kubrick film.

[The Elegant Dandy Fop]

What's the source of the footage of the meat being sliced and Kubrick getting a haircut?

[Brianruns10]

It'll be interesting if Spartacus is included, which is generally not seen as a real Kubrick film.

Spartacus is shown in the reel Criterion posted, so it would seem assured that one is going to be included. It'll be exciting to see that Technirama in 4K.

[PfR73]

The first set of clips after the initial clapperboard go in chronological order, so I think that indicates these are the films that will be included:

- Day of the Fight
- Flying Padre
- Fear and Desire
- The Seafarers
- Killer's Kiss
- The Killing
- Paths of Glory
- Spartacus
- Lolita
- Dr. Strangelove
- 2001
- A Clockwork Orange
- Barry Lyndon
- The Shining
- Full Metal Jacket
- Eyes Wide Shut

What's the source of the footage of the meat being sliced and Kubrick getting a haircut?

The Seafarers

(note, I don't think that's Kubrick getting the haircut, just someone who looks somewhat like him)

[aox]

It'll be interesting if Spartacus is included, which is generally not seen as a real Kubrick film.

Spartacus is shown in the reel Criterion posted, so it would seem assured that one is going to be included. It'll be exciting to see that Technirama in 4K.

Thanks. I must have blinked.

[denti alligator]

I assume the announcement will come soon, then. Between monthly announcements.

[omegadirective]

I didn't see it mentioned.. but is this likely to be all 4K versions?

[PfR73]

Do you mean 4K only (no Blu-ray) or 4K of all included? I can't see it not having 4K versions of all the films (except maybe the shorts) as all of them except Lolita already have extant 4K releases. And I can't see Criterion not doing Blu-ray versions either. I guess that just leaves the question of whether the set will be dual-format or 2 different single-format releases.

[Mothlight]

Looks like Sister Hyde’s (likely) doing the artwork for the collection.

[FrauBlucher]

And that would be a way to get Spielberg into the Collection. On the back of Kubrick

Ha, I'd love that. Though the rumor has been pervasive that they have Empire of the Sun, which I would very much approve of.

I should’ve added a wink. I was being cheeky as they say

[A Tempted Christ]

Interestingly, both The Shining and Full Metal Jacket are in 1.85:1 which I assume is how they were originally shown in theaters. Warner's previous releases of those were in 1.78:1.