I first developed a love for The Criterion Collection after picking up a copy of Children of Paradise back in the early days of the new millennium, which led me to think favorably of the Criterion brand and inspired me to pick up all sorts of odd releases that were available at the time. What I enjoy about Criterion releases are the excellent presentation, and the many informative features that help deepen the viewer's appreciation and understanding of the film being watched.
Here's what I picked up from the Criterion Flash Sale:
Brazil
I'm surprised it's taken me so long to get this film. It's Terry Gilliam! It's dystopian! Why have I been on the fence so long about buying and watching it? Well, along with the other titles on this list, all it took was a reduced price to finally tip me over. I expect to find out why others enjoy this film so much.
I'm surprised it's taken me so long to get this film. It's Terry Gilliam! It's dystopian! Why have I been on the fence so long about buying and watching it? Well, along with the other titles on this list, all it took was a reduced price to finally tip me over. I expect to find out why others enjoy this film so much.
This is the Coen brothers' first film, and I'm intrigued to see what's been described as "film noir for a new generation." I don't know why I haven't seen more of their films, since I've enjoyed all the films of theirs I have seen. I'm particularly fond of The Big Lebowski.
Quadrophenia
I wasn't expecting to add this movie to the shopping cart, since I wasn't enthusiastic about Tommy, but the soundtrack and the positive reviews encouraged me to give this one a chance.
I wasn't expecting to add this movie to the shopping cart, since I wasn't enthusiastic about Tommy, but the soundtrack and the positive reviews encouraged me to give this one a chance.
The In-Laws
I've been considering this one for awhile since so many reviewers have described it as the funniest film they've ever seen. Since it involves the team of Alan Arkin and Peter Falk, I am inspired to find out if I agree with them or not.
I've been considering this one for awhile since so many reviewers have described it as the funniest film they've ever seen. Since it involves the team of Alan Arkin and Peter Falk, I am inspired to find out if I agree with them or not.
The Lady Vanishes
This was the first of Hitchcock's early films I watched, and while I don't always choose to upgrade a classic film when a restored version is released, I think it's imperative to have the best quality Hitchcock films available whenever possible, though it's always best to do so at reduced cost.
This was the first of Hitchcock's early films I watched, and while I don't always choose to upgrade a classic film when a restored version is released, I think it's imperative to have the best quality Hitchcock films available whenever possible, though it's always best to do so at reduced cost.
Eclipse Series 22: Presenting Sacha Guitry
Les enfants du paradis was my gateway to French film, and led me to discover other French film directors. I came across Sacha Guitry when I picked up La poison because it had well-known actor, Michel Simon. I thoroughly enjoyed the humor in that movie, so I'm hoping to find more films I enjoy in this collection.
Les enfants du paradis was my gateway to French film, and led me to discover other French film directors. I came across Sacha Guitry when I picked up La poison because it had well-known actor, Michel Simon. I thoroughly enjoyed the humor in that movie, so I'm hoping to find more films I enjoy in this collection.
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