15 Awesome Movies from the CRITERION Collection! | Sale Recommendations

[@Catherine-e2c]

In the UK. Loving your work. You’re enthusiasm is much appreciated. And your choices here…superb. Remember discovering Seconds. Incredible. Can never escape yourself….

[@willroberts336]

Some of my favorite Criterion releases: -Black Narcissus -Charade -A Night to Remember -The Asphalt Jungle -Rebecca -Le Samouraï -Bringing Up Baby -The Wages of Fear Great video as always! Hope you & your family have a fantastic holiday season.

[@rexzmom5692]

You have very good taste! How gorgeous is Black Narcissus?! Excellent. Rebecca, Bringing up baby... so great

[@alanbehrens4231]

All excellent films.

[@michaelhodge6779]

My grandad was a double for Tyrone Power (Nightmare Alley) in the film Run Silent Run Deep. He was onset as a naval consultant being a lieutenant commander of a submarine fleet, whose best friend was the real life protagonist of the movie. Because he looked so much like Tyrone they asked him to be a double. It’s the only time I actually get to see my grandad watching that movie and seeing the back of his head because he died in 1964 and I was born in 1992.

[@hawkspeak8592]

that is a fantastic story, Ty Power is sadly so forgotten now, but NIghtmare Alley he really gave a great performance. As he also did in Jessie James, and Zorro, where he swashed and buckled with Basil Rathbone. So great to hear about someone who was actually Ty's double and was part of that long forgotten era.

[@ohionative5237]

Ray Liotta was one of my favorite actors. RIP Ray

[@joanmayer304]

My favourite screwball comedy is “Arsenic and Old Lace”. Cary Grant is perfect. ❤️ from 🇨🇦

[@NorthWolfe]

The Gunfighter is such a beautiful film; Bod Dylan's song "Brownsville Girl" references this movie on various occasions.

[@RSEFX]

Not sure if you ever get around to reading these things, but I just wanted to thank you for your very high-energy film reviews (in general) and the movies on this haul in particular, as it has brought a couple films to my attention I , otherwise, might never have thought about getting. Namely THIEF and THEY LIVE BY NIGHT. It IS great when a blind buy leads to a cool discovery! I've spent so much of my life working on "effects-y" movies (and having to spend lot of time viewing them in my line of work) that it is so very rewarding to watch dramas, screwball comedies and subtle films like those of Val Lewton, none of which have big effects and over-the-top e-ticket-based films where character depth is not the first thing that the makers had in mind/focused on. .So reviews of hauls like this are always welcomed especially when delivered with enthusiasm and so much genuine love for the work that you generate. Thanks so much.

[@cobwebschannel]

Thank you so much for the kind words, it’s much appreciated!

[@rexzmom5692]

Oh my gosh those are my 2 favorite Val Lewton movies! I already have them, but now I need the criterion! I want to say I'm so impressed to hear anyone recognize Lewton's genius like you have in your videos ❤

[@vin0413]

What a stellar list. Great job!

[@dr.juerdotitsgo5119]

Man, The Gunfighter is a true gem, among many other Golden Age western gems. Hopefully some people take up on your suggestion and realize this genre is way, way more than just Tombstone and Sergio Leone.

[@cobwebschannel]

Absolutely. The Golden Age was so much better and more interesting than many people realize.

[@dr.juerdotitsgo5119]

@@cobwebschannel I blame critics. They are extremely biased in favor of modern over classic. Very 70s-centric, obsessed with bleakness, transgression, and social critique.

[@rexzmom5692]

Holy crap! Your taste is impeccable! The Lady Eve, in a Lonely place, All that heaven Allows, SECONDS!! i Love that one! Nightmare Alley, Anatomy of a murder.... these are some of my favorite all time movies! Thank you for giving the classics so much love ❤

[@dwsippel]

Something Wild is absolutely in my Top 100 films of all-time. Rewatched it lately after years off and it holds up so well.

[@kateruterbories2692]

Loved it, too!

[@kenr.9177]

I grabbed the Lewton disc on day 1 of the sale. Love both films! 'Seconds' is an all-time favorite.

[@ErrolConner-p8p]

Daniel, Great list of releases. Glad these are on Blu Ray and 4K. " Anatomy Of a Murder " is a great movie on so many levels, plus a " Murder's Row " of a cast. Other greats " The Gunfighter ", " Freaks ", ..yes " The Lady Eve ", and the Val Lewton release is a must on my buy list. I have both on older DVD releases.

[@btetschner]

A+ video! LOVE IT! Very intriguing Criterion Collection picks!

[@MichaelBrown.U.K]

Great reviews of some of my favourite movies. The Lady Eve is my go to comfort movie, yes i fell in love with Stanwick here and just for the sake of it Fonda too.

[@OffRampTourist]

So many of my favorites here! Subscribed.

[@grahammorrison7841]

Fantastic as always, from Graham, Scotland!👍👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@katiecook6006]

I'm trying to figure out how many times I watched Eve's Bayou on HBO in 1998...but it's too many to count 😂

[@rickdrais9737]

The Seventh Victim. If they weren’t influenced by it when they made Rosemary’s Baby, I would be very VERY surprised.

[@sharonellis8776]

Hi Daniel. Some of these sound pretty interesting. xx

[@andrewbrown3070]

I really appreciate the vast array of films you talk about. Keep doing your thing, man. I'm going to have to check some of these out.

[@mattglass]

Great list and real enthusiasm for some true gems. I’d strongly recommend Moonrise, for an atmospheric, moody and felt noir. Bitter Rice for some Italian crime neorealism, but pulpy too, one I struggle to categorize but adore. The Breaking Point, a great noir by Casablanca director Curtiz, with John Garfield in great form. Three Criterions that easily sit beside your fantastic picks.

[@ahaubert80]

Thanks for doing this video. During the summer sale I picked up a couple titles (I know one of them was Arsenic & Old Lace) based on your recommendations, and this video put me over the top for getting They Live by Night and Something Wild. I also grabbed Anatomy of a Murder, Mildred Pierce and a few David Lynch titles.

[@natebeakley5494]

I bought the Val Lewton double feature last month and was very excited to find it!

[@TheBadMovieBabe]

Thanks for the video! Amazon also has Criterion blu-rays half off right now. I picked up a couple you recommended in one of your older videos! I'll be adding the blu rays from this video to my amazon list. I did pick up the Univited and Valerie and her week of Wonders.

[@Clarel991]

They do have the best edition of Eraserhead

[@frankb821]

I just bought the Val Lewton double-feature...been waiting for that for what feels like eons! You can't beat the atmosphere in "I Walked with a Zombie"

[@NebLleb]

I live in the UK, and if I were to bag myself some Criterions, it would have to be Night of the Living Dead, Godzilla, and Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull and After Hours. I'm _especially_ excited to finally watch Godzilla.

[@darkangel076]

If you are a horror fan, and you haven't seen Nobuhiko Obayashi's House, you need to get right on that. Criterion's release provides a lot of background, criticism and interpretation of a film that is simultaneously fanciful and impenetrable in turns.

[@TomFrichek]

House RULES. You can't not enjoy it.

[@nl3064]

I didn't particularly enjoy it.

[@janicestewart8291]

Love the homage you've paid to Edgar Allan Poe. I keep one as well. I have small ones to EA Poe, Ray Bradbury, and Washington Irving. So fun to see this. The criterion collections are awesome.

[@cobwebschannel]

Great choices in authors!

[@thomaskummer9968]

Hi Daniel, great picks 👍 I've seen most of them except ,In a lonely place' ,Demon pond' and ,Seconds' ,Freaks' and ,Anatomy for murder' are two of the best movies I ever saw 🙂

[@janaford41]

I didn’t know there was a criterion channel until you mentioned it. Thanks for that!

[@seasonstudios]

Another honourable mention is "Mr. Arkadin", Orson Welles' flawed masterpiece. Orson's stitched together (by film buffs from his original notes) film. Every time I watch the film I love it more and more.

[@bennyshambles]

If They Live By Night is your favorite Film Noir, then you have to check out Robert Altman’s “remake” of the same source material (Edward Anderson’s novel), Thieves Like Us (1974). It’s a very New Hollywood take on the story and leans heavily into the Great Depression setting while still focusing on Bowie and Keechie’s doomed relationship. It’s also from Altman’s classic period and easily stands with his highly rated films from that era (McCabe & Mrs. Miller, The Long Goodbye, Images, Nashville, and Three Women). Vinegar Syndrome’s partner label Cinématographe recently released a gorgeous 4K/Blu-ray edition that I highly recommend.

[@TvGyrl]

I also recommend Written on the Wind and Imitation of Life. Also directed by Douglas Sirk. Another one similar to those(not from Sirk) is Leave Her to Heaven, also in the Criterion Collection. Here's a few heavily influenced by Douglas Sirk. Far From Heaven (2002) A Single Man (2009) Carol (2015) Nocturnal Animals (2016)

[@TomFrichek]

I Walked with a Zombie is darn-near perfect. Seventh Victim is what I will dub Emo-noire. Buck and the Preacher is a masterpiece. Freaks subverts post WW1 horror tropes by making deformed people the humans and the "beauty" is the monster. Great pics, dude 10/10 fricheks

[@nellgwenn]

If you like Anatomy of a Murder you might really enjoy Witness For The Prosecution. It's a lighter movie with a comedic touch and very entertaining. Directed by Billy Wilder. One of my favorite movies is The Three Musketeers 1973. It's actually the first part of a two part story. The second is The Four Musketeers 1974. Often they are sold together. The Court Jester is a great sort of screwball comedy. It contains some classic quotable lines. It also has some excellent fencing scenes as well. The Caine Mutiny is a good character study movie starring Humphrey Bogart. I don't know if it's a Criterion Collection though. There are swaths of well deserving movies not in the Criterion Collection.

[@nl3064]

I've seen the majority of these. Some solid picks, while others I was so bored by, I know I've watched them but have no memory of the actual content (Seventh Victim, Lady Eve, Anatomy of a Murder). By far and away the best ones you mentioned were Seconds, Valery and Her Week of Wonders and All That Heaven Allows. 👏 I'm literally watching Something Wild as I type this - it's alright but predictable and by-the-numbers; I was actually surprisingly enjoying it for the first half hour, but then it goes on way to long given how formulaic it all is.

[@VonWenk]

I think you buried the led with regard to In a Lonely Place: Gloria Grahame was Dixon Steele's neighbor and his alibi. My favorite part of Seconds may be when Jeff Corey is making his sales pitch to John Randolph while eating sandwiches. I may have to check out the Freaks Blu-ray for the two accompanying features.

[@littlejimmy7402]

What a great time to be making a Christmas list. I wouldn't buy "Freaks" any other way but Criterion. "Thief" is in many ways the best advertising for the Colt 1911 pistol, and a Master Class in acting by James Caan. If you're looking to buy for Dad or Grand Dad James Caan movies can't be wrong.

[@TvGyrl]

Thief and Eye Bayou are both fantastic films.

[@michaelsamerdyke108]

I really like "The Seventh Victim," "Seconds," "The Gunfighter," "The Unknown," "The Uninvited" and "Valerie and Her Week of Wonders," "In a Lonely Place," "Nightmare Alley," "The Lady Eve," "Something Wild." Have you ever seen Robert Altman's "Thieves Like Us" (1974) which is a remake of "Thieves Like Us"?

[@kateruterbories2692]

Something Wild is fantastic!!

[@AVAPopCulture]

been waiting to check this out! love it! There is a "re-make" of All that Heaven Allows called "Far From Heaven" that is pretty good with Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert, and Julianne Moore...the movie is good but the STAR is the AMAZING Fall Scenery....if nothing else, skim it to see some of the most beautiful fall images on film!

[@cobwebschannel]

I still need to see that!

[@PoloPolini]

In a Lonely Place is superb, a top 20 all time great movie for me. It’s weird that it’s not better known, but the upside of that is that they haven’t tried to remake it.

[@bdubbbsmoviehub]

Love this list because it’s much different than most (even the ones I recommended in my video, although I also recommend Something Wild haha). There are a lot on your list that I need to see.

[@hunterrobinson2846]

I love Something Wild! I'm pretty sure I watched it because Paul Thomas Anderson said it's his all time favorite movie. He's a filmmaker who I'm not as into as I used to be but I still try to track down movies he talks about. Doing some press after the release of Phantom Thread, he mentioned The Passionate Friends as being an influence and that might be my favorite David Lean movie now. Hoping it gets a criterion release at some point. The criterion title I've been recommending the most recently is Marketa Lazarova. It's a Czech film from 1967 and the tagline is: Putting the "dark" back in the dark ages. It's not a horror movie but I wouldn't be surprised if Robert Eggars is a big fan. I would be very curious to hear your thoughts on it.

[@stephenvelez9710]

Just got the Lewton disc❤

[@steveosteveareno2670]

Totally agree about the Val Lewton double feature, but I think I enjoy 7th Victim more than you do. Now I can sell my old Lewton DVD set. P.S. I ordered the Demon Pond blu based on the clips.

[@IBeam-W24x94]

Breakfast Club. Waited for years to be able to get the Criterion blu-ray release.

[@garyrichardson475]

Besides Something Wild there are other modern homages to Bringing up Baby. Who’s That Girl? is one. But the best is What’s Up Doc?

[@cobwebschannel]

What’s Up Doc is so awesome. But I haven’t seen Who’s That Girl! I know Shout just released a blu, I’ve been meaning to get it.

[@thomaskummer9968]

Barbara Stanwyck ❤

[@farginargle]

Thanks for the reviews/recommendations. Always appreciated! They look great.

[@cobwebschannel]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@yournamehere6002]

Thumbs Up for recommending Something Wild, my favorite film of all time!

[@the3rdpillblog934]

The Seventh Victim needs more love!!!!!!

[@joseluisherreralepron9987]

Agreed! It's my favorite Lewton film...so dark that's amazing it was produced and released during the War.

[@nl3064]

It's highly acclaimed among critics and movie snobs, but I personally remember pretty much nothing about it apart from how indifferent I was to the movie, and probably bored too.

[@gageminnows441]

Hey Daniel, I know this question is 100% unrelated to Criterion, but have you heard of: Mexican Gothic: The Films of Carlos Enrique Taboada It collects three Mexican gothic films and I think you would totally dig it.

[@cobwebschannel]

Yes, I have it! I’ve watched 2 of the 3 movies so far, I just haven’t seen Rapiña yet.

[@gageminnows441]

@cobwebschannel right on! I actually don't have it, I just stumbled upon poison for the fairies on IMDb and was looking for a Blu-ray and learned vinegar syndrome put it out in a collection. I am considering picking it up and was wondering if you had any thoughts about it.

[@Killdumpster]

Don't think I'd wanna get turned into Rock Hudson. Probably just end up staying at home watching Gomer Pyle reruns.

[@mynameissimonechoule]

Such a killer list!

[@BrokenTreeProd]

I'm bummed i missed the fall flash sale this year.

[@btetschner]

x On a side note about actors...I did get a lot of responses from an actress just this last two weeks. o "Smurfette" Katy Perry!

[@Anynom]

Just took advantage of sale and gift card to stock up on some including THe Long GOod Friday

[@tiananesbitt7156]

Gross though sad and well filmed is HAPPINESS with Seymour!

[@grey_wulf]

Thanks for another banger video! Not familiar with these movies, so this was a real treat.

[@cobwebschannel]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

[@carlhohnholt3392]

Wagers of fear, great French film.

[@toastyburger]

Kino Lorber also had a lot of discounts. It's been an expensive minth.

[@cobwebschannel]

And Black Friday sales around the corner!

[@D-bow288]

Just a suggestion but would you have interest in doing a horror comedy series I would recommend high spirits!

[@1987MartinT]

Question: Have you considered making a list of horror movies were the horror comes from dangerous animals? You know, movies like Jaws, The Ghost and the Darkness, The Birds, Cujo, etc.

[@danielmarks13]

I have lots of criterion over 50. Never watched a list video where I own none of the ones talked about.

[@cobwebschannel]

haha I’ll take that as a compliment I guess

[@gorequillnachovidal]

House

[@boratliff]

What's a "significant other". Hmm.

[@Cooltoytimefun]

I feel like vinegar syndrome is criterion for trash which is my favorite type of film lol

[@cobwebschannel]

Hell yeah. And with better packaging!

[@darkstarr2540]

Chronos

[@jamieleecurtisfan]

your so handsome , hi from the vampire sex bite fan in england xxx

[@JB-dm5gm]

Youre trying too hard to be interesting.

[@btetschner]

x Watched The Awakening, great movie! o I watched the movie right after it was released, which I had anticipated for a long time before, through Interlibrary Loan. o Rebecca Hall is fantastic as ghost hunter Florence Cathcart! o The board school and estate are absolutely perfect for the movie! o I thought the props for the ghost hunting tools are fantastic, very classic and effective! o The scheir idea of there being a figurine model of the boarding school they are in and its inside the school! † That was an incredible spooky scene! o Apparently, like Florence Cathcart, I also repressed the ending...what a total shocker! o They totally need to make a sequel for that! x On 12/10 for my Haunted House Movie Marathon (in this order): 1.) The Haunted Mansion 2.) Burnt Offerings 3.) The Changeling 4.) The Uninvited 5.) Casper x On 12/17 for my Hoop Dreams Movie Marathon (in this order): 1.) Hoop Dreams 2.) Basketball Diaries 3.) Hoosiers 4.) Blue Chips 5.) Celtic Pride x To my April Watchlist, I added: o The Lady Eve + Something Wild (as a Double Feature) o Thief + They Live by Night for a Crime Movie Marathon (which I haven't created yet).

[@KingDangerousX]

Have you seen 'Black Moon' (1934) Because... I Walked With a Zombie < Black Moon 👈

[@raccooneyes2099]

i love westerns. i didn't know about The Gunfighter, i looove gregory peck, so handsome and yummy lol i'll definitely check this out! very cool list. alot of these movies sound awesome.