Criterion Random Speculation Vol.2

Message

Cinephrenic · #951 Post by **Cinephrenic** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:43 pm

If they could only convince Warner (Which it will never happen).

ellipsis7 · #952 Post by **ellipsis7** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:51 pm

The missing footage was destroyed by RKO long ago (part of the purge of Welles as he struggled to complete IT'S ALL TRUE & AMBERSONS) - a reconstruction would use stills...

kinjitsu · #953 Post by **kinjitsu** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:23 pm

wygbe wrote:does anyone know if there is a chance criterion might be able to reconstruct a reasonable version of welles' "the magnificent ambersons"?

From a live chat with Warner Bros. execs at HTF conducted earlier this year:

"We're still looking for better materials on AMBERSONS. We waited for KONG and KANE and it was worth it. It will be worth it for the AMBERSONS, and yes,we will release JOURNEY INTO FEAR when we do AMBERSONS."

Derek Estes · #954 Post by **Derek Estes** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:47 pm

The Legend is that some of the missing footage might be found in South America. Due to Welles screening it while filming It's All True. What I would give if that footage ever turns up.

pzman84 · #955 Post by **pzman84** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:37 pm

I am willing to lead an expidition to the jungles of South America to find the missing Amberson's footage. Who's with me?

LightBulbFilm · #956 Post by **LightBulbFilm** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:56 am

COMPLETELY RANDOM: Criterion should release Song of the South, so Disney's logo isn't so prominant on the DVD... Then they don't have to worry about bad PR.

ianungstad · #957 Post by **ianungstad** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 2:32 am

Song of the South is vastly overrated. Shows how notoriety can lead to a film becoming more important than it ever really was.

LightBulbFilm · #958 Post by **LightBulbFilm** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:12 pm

ianungstad wrote:Song of the South is vastly overrated. Shows how notoriety can lead to a film becoming more important than it ever really was.

I think you just perceive it's overrated because of the notoriety. But it's a good film, no doubt and the notoriety has only given it a more important role in our history and culture.

Narshty · #959 Post by **Narshty** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:52 pm

This Digitally Obsessed press release states for the boxset:

Specially priced box set features:
* All high-definition digital transfers

I'm pretty sure that's just a cock-up on the press release, but if Henry V and Hamlet have new transfers, count me in.

jcelwin · #960 Post by **jcelwin** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:18 pm

I doubt that they are new transfers. It doesn't say 'new' high-definition digital transfers.

Cinephrenic · #961 Post by **Cinephrenic** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:57 pm

It is just a annual gift set.

neal · #962 Post by **neal** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:54 am

LightBulbFilm wrote:COMPLETELY RANDOM: Criterion should release Song of the South, so Disney's logo isn't so prominant on the DVD... Then they don't have to worry about bad PR.

Isn't that what Touchstone was for?

LightBulbFilm · #963 Post by **LightBulbFilm** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:54 pm

neal wrote:
LightBulbFilm wrote:COMPLETELY RANDOM: Criterion should release Song of the South, so Disney's logo isn't so prominant on the DVD... Then they don't have to worry about bad PR.
Isn't that what Touchstone was for?

No, because no matter what Disney's logo will always be on the DVD somehwere. Example: Disney records is always listed on the back of the DVD with the logo... At least that's how it is with Nightmare Before Christmas....,

neal · #964 Post by **neal** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 12:09 am

LightBulbFilm wrote:Example: Disney records is always listed on the back of the DVD with the logo... At least that's how it is with Nightmare Before Christmas....,

My guess is that that's because the soundtrack to Nightmare Before Christmas is on the Disney record label.

There's no mention of Disney on most Touchstone releases (and no rule that there needs to be). Take, for example, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, 25th Hour, and Ed Wood.

Touchstone was created to create a disconnect in the minds of the public between Disney and releases which contain material that some might find questionable.

headacheboy · #965 Post by **headacheboy** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:08 pm

Recently I wrote JM to see if perhaps Criterion had plans to re-issue The Red Shoes or Black Narcissus in the wake of the new Warners French versions and the forthcoming UK Powell & Pressburger set. Here is what I got in response to my question:

We have no upgraded version planned for either of those films at this time. However, for future reference, our monthly newsletter will mention which films we will be re-releasing each time we come to such a decision. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, you may do so here: http://www.criterion.com/asp/newsletter_signup.asp

I hope this helps, and please feel free to contact us with any future questions or concerns.

Best,

Matt Lipson
The Criterion Collection

I know that JM wasn't answering his e-mails but I had no idea my question would be answered by a new name. So, is this the new Mulvaney or is this a fluke?

justeleblanc · #966 Post by **justeleblanc** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:11 pm

headacheboy wrote:Recently I wrote JM to see if perhaps Criterion had plans to re-issue The Red Shoes or Black Narcissus in the wake of the new Warners French versions and the forthcoming UK Powell & Pressburger set. Here is what I got in response to my question:

We have no upgraded version planned for either of those films at this time. However, for future reference, our monthly newsletter will mention which films we will be re-releasing each time we come to such a decision. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, you may do so here: http://www.criterion.com/asp/newsletter_signup.asp

I hope this helps, and please feel free to contact us with any future questions or concerns.

Best,

Matt Lipson
The Criterion Collection

I know that JM wasn't answering his e-mails but I had no idea my question would be answered by a new name. So, is this the new Mulvaney or is this a fluke?

Matt's in charge of the newsletters... I got a response from Matt once as well.

nick · #967 Post by **nick** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:29 pm

Matt also helped me with a replacement disc one time.

#968 Post by **Jeff** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:20 pm

I wonder if they finally killed off the Mulvaney character. That would explain why he hasn't responded to anything in a long time. This guy writes like him, and signs his emails "best". Matt Lipson = Mulvaney unmasked?

ellipsis7 · #969 Post by **ellipsis7** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:45 pm

I reckon JM is a real person, who became fed up with rote replying, took a vacation saying he'd done his time and now wanted a meatier role in the company to develop further, or else he would move on...

Titus · #970 Post by **Titus** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:28 pm

I recently picked up F for Fake and it came without the booklet. I emailed Mulvaney a couple of weeks ago about it and just today received a response. It was from Matt Lipson as well.

tryavna · #971 Post by **tryavna** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 12:56 am

Mulvaney is dead; long live Mulvaney.

godardslave · #972 Post by **godardslave** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 2:53 am

all hail Matt Lipson!

justeleblanc · #973 Post by **justeleblanc** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 4:10 am

Does anyone know if Criterion is releasing more Bertolucci? The Conformist is in need of a serious DVD release, as is Before the Revolution and 1900, though I think I remember someone saying that 1900 is Sony.

godardslave · #974 Post by **godardslave** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 4:25 am

justeleblanc wrote:Does anyone know if Criterion is releasing more Bertolucci? The Conformist is in need of a serious DVD release, as is Before the Revolution and 1900, though I think I remember someone saying that 1900 is Sony.

I bet Matt Lipson knows.

#975 Post by **domino harvey** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 5:11 am

with Mifune going out of print on Sony, any chance Criterion'd pick it up?

Internal Resources

External Sites

Specialty Labels

Site Menu

Criterion Random Speculation Vol.2