[WaterMargin]

The Qatsi Trilogy
Purple Noon
Following
Brazil






http://www.criterion.com/library/exp...s=release_date

[Charles]

Brazil?

Wasn't that one already in the collection?

[Nathaniel]

The only release that I have some interest in is The Qatsi Trilogy.

[WaterMargin]

Originally Posted by Charles

Brazil?

Wasn't that one already in the collection?

Not on blu-ray

[The Plan]

Very cool. The covers for the Qatsi trilogy are stunning. Also, hooray for Nolan and Brazil.

[Rock]

Nice covers, but that's to be expected. Has anyone here seen Purple Noon? I'm interested in seeing it, but I don't think I've ever seen it discussed here.

[Quite-Gone Genie]

Originally Posted by Rockatansky

Nice covers, but that's to be expected. Has anyone here seen Purple Noon? I'm interested in seeing it, but I don't think I've ever seen it discussed here.

It's good.

[Rock]

Originally Posted by Quite-Gone Genie

It's good.

How good? And in what ways?

[WaterMargin]

Isn't Purple Noon an adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley?

[Impavido]

Following is a good film. Brazil however, is a GREAT movie.

[Quite-Gone Genie]

Originally Posted by Rockatansky

How good? And in what ways?

Well, it's the most subtle of the Highsmith adaptations that I've seen. (The Talented Mr. Ripley is the least subtle.)

[BadLieutenant]

Originally Posted by Rockatansky

How good? And in what ways?

It's the best of the Tom Ripley adaptations. Imagine a more economical, less florid version of Minghella's The Talented Mr. Ripley, one that skews more toward the material's noir roots, and you'll have a pretty good idea of what Purple Noon is all about.

[Rock]

I haven't seen The Talented Mr. Ripley, but your talk of economy and noir roots has me intrigued.

[ergill sanchez]

Originally Posted by BadLieutenant

It's the best of the Tom Ripley adaptations. Imagine a more economical, less florid version of Minghella's The Talented Mr. Ripley, one that skews more toward the material's noir roots, and you'll have a pretty good idea of what Purple Noon is all about.

Purple Noon left almost zero impression on me. I think you'd suggested The American Friend a ways back, and that one stands the tallest in my mind. Something in its crabwise style.

[BadLieutenant]

Originally Posted by ergill sanchez

Purple Noon left almost zero impression on me. I think you'd suggested The American Friend a ways back, and that one stands the tallest in my mind. Something in its crabwise style.

The American Friend is fantastic as well. But in terms of adaptation, I think Wenders stamps his sensibility on the material more than he's faithful to Highsmith's sensibilities. If you're looking for the purest representation of a Ripley novel on film, it's Purple Noon. But that might not be everyone's bag.

[SplendidIsolation]

Originally Posted by Impavido

Following is a good film. Brazil however, is a GREAT movie.

One of my all-time favorites. The existing DVD looks pretty good upconverted, though, so I'm not sure about picking up the blu ray.

[ergill sanchez]

Originally Posted by BadLieutenant

The American Friend is fantastic as well. But in terms of adaptation, I think Wenders stamps his sensibility on the material more than he's faithful to Highsmith's sensibilities.

Oh, absolutely.

Originally Posted by BadLieutenant

If you're looking for the purest representation of a Ripley novel on film, it's Purple Noon. But that might not be everyone's bag.

Wouldn't know, as I haven't read her. As far as the film goes, it was certainly stripped down, but I was at a loss identifying whatever nuance was supposed to carry it along.

[Orchard Blues]

I was hoping they would add The Talented Mr. Ripley as well, since it's a masterpiece.

But Koyaanisqatsi yesssss.

Never got into Brazil.

[Nived]

Listen up, Santa.

[gilaskan]

I already have the Criterion Brazil on DVD, but I got it for an absolute STEAL at $2 from a used DVD store that didn't know the value of Criterions. With that in mind, I might buy the Blu-ray of it because (1) it's one of my favorite films, (2) it sends a message to Criterion (voting with your wallet, etc.), and (3) I'm sure it supports Gilliam in some way. Even if only by means of future Criterion releases of his films, should Brazil sell well.

[Janson Jinnistan]

I'm a bit more appreciative of Purple Noon than Ergill. Its virtues are more sensual than intellectual - rich cinematography, an excellent Alain Delon performance, the tension among the leads is comparable to Polanski's Knife in the Water. I think it's at the very least worth a watch.

Brazil is the best of these. I'm not sure if Following is deserving of the Criterion treatment. Certainly not a bad film, but hardly a classic. I felt the same way about Fincher's The Game. I've only seen the first of the Quatsi trilogy, but it's a lovely film, even if I get tempted to turn down the Phillip Glass in favor of some other preferred soundtrack.

[moronicfables]

Koyaanisqatsi in Blu-Ray? Oh God I'm not ready for this.

[DreCosby]

Originally Posted by Janson Jinnistan

I'm a bit more appreciative of Purple Noon than Ergill. Its virtues are more sensual than intellectual - rich cinematography, an excellent Alain Delon performance, the tension among the leads is comparable to Polanski's Knife in the Water. I think it's at the very least worth a watch.

Brazil is the best of these. I'm not sure if Following is deserving of the Criterion treatment. Certainly not a bad film, but hardly a classic. I felt the same way about Fincher's The Game. I've only seen the first of the Quatsi trilogy, but it's a lovely film, even if I get tempted to turn down the Phillip Glass in favor of some other preferred soundtrack.

Well yes, but not every film in the Criterion Collection is a classic. And if it brings more attention to a little seen film, I'm all for it.

[TheArshMan]

I've only seen Koyaanisqatsi, so I'll be pleased to see the rest of the trilogy in blu ray. I'm not so big on the choice of Following, but they gotta do what they gotta do. Brazil is, I guess, one of those glaring omissions of films I haven't seen yet.

[The Godtomato]

Finally, a decent, widely available copy of Koyaanisqatsi. Coincides well with Samsara, too.

[moronicfables]

Originally Posted by Janson Jinnistan

I'm not sure if Following is deserving of the Criterion treatment. Certainly not a bad film, but hardly a classic.

Eh? It's a little known film that, from my knowledge, isn't exactly widely available to people.

I get what you're saying, but hell quite a lot of Godard's films are on Criterion, and he wasn't exactly on the same level as Akira Kurosawa when it came to producing classic films. Not a jab at Godard since I love the guy, but some of his films on Criterion aren't noteworthy classics, and he's just one example.