Reaction to the NEW Criterion Collection Announcements

[@ElliotCoen]

The UK Paris, Texas 4K is available to buy here - amzn.to/3zoQiSI

[@koenprins3611]

I just can’t believe Criterion is going to release No Country for Old Men in 4K! I’m so grateful that they do this, because that movie is bonafide top 10 of all time material for me. If Criterion also releases a 4K of There Will Be Blood and Children of Men in the future I can die peacefully.

[@ElliotCoen]

I really hope we see There Will Be Blood and Children of Men on 4K soon too, whether Criterion or any other label. Cheers for watching as always!

[@welp7043]

@@ElliotCoenI really want the master and even phantom thread in the collection even though that is the only PTA film that already has a 4K 😂

[@artmho1987]

Exactly. This is why I collect and love Criterion. One of all time best releases.

[@vlogsbyalejandro]

I would love to see "There Will Be Blood" on Second Sight or something. "Children Of Men" is also amazing. Hopefully, we get to see these 4k releases inside the next 5 years.

[@davidsandeno9311]

I love how you keep the movie image on screen

[@itsjustcinema]

This month’s announcement got me so hyped, praying for a 4k release of There Will be Blood 🤞

[@bigmoviefreak]

You’re probably the only one that talked in length about Eastern Condors when others just rushed through this one as a curio Criterion release they secretly had no interest in. I think it’s more interesting to hear about something we don’t know much about, instead of just gushing about things we already know a lot about. Kudos for that! ❤

[@LessonsInFilm]

Already pre-ordered No Country for Old Men and 8 1/2 for December. Very excited.

[@ElliotCoen]

It's gonna be a good Christmas with me forcing the family to sit and watch 8 1/2 in 4K UHD together!

[@tyrannosaurusburke]

For someone who speaks with such a soft voice, you certainly have me excited to see "Eastern Condors". I'll be looking out for that one.

[@MountainRhode]

What an excellent channel. Been looking for a physical media reviewer woth an emphasis on the art and quality of cinema Great stuff

[@ElliotCoen]

@@MountainRhode thank you!

[@tylerevans2119]

Had to get Paris Texas. Prolly gonna get 8 ½ too

[@nicholaskinney5112]

I always love hearing your thoughts on the criterion announcements!! Thanks Elliot!

[@ElliotCoen]

Thanks so much, Nicholas!

[@Celestialrob]

Thanks Elliot. This completes a gangbusters 2024 for Criterion. I will certainly get the first three, despite having the Fellini collection. I would say that Kino Lorber is now the 'studio" I'm most excited about.

[@ElliotCoen]

I get excited about the KL releases too, I just can’t get too many of them due to import costs. I’ve emailed them to see if they could arrange any review copies but no luck yet! Cheers, Rob

[@gnarwhal7562]

I'm a huge fan of martial arts cinema, (especially wuxia films), and I would love for Criterion to bring more of these movies to 4K. Just to name a few: Come Drink With Me The 36 Chambers of Shaolin Trilogy Dragon Inn The Five Deadly Venoms A Touch of Zen 8 Diagram Pole Fighter The One-Armed Swordsman Iron Monkey Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Hero

[@thehawkcbm]

Great video! Really looking forward to all four of these, though I may hold off on 8 1/2 because I’m saving up for the Felini collection. I really wish they’d do a collection like that for Ozu. Been holding off on buying because it seems like an inevitability that they would considering how many of his films they have.

[@TheEverythingBagel]

Hoping to catch the new 4K restoration of Paris, Texas in my favorite theater in Chicago next month. I think a rewatch will really help me appreciate it more. Can’t wait for No Country in the collection as well!

[@orionpax123]

No Country For Old Men was shot on film. If you’re ever not sure IMDB has a tech specs page for every movie, the tech spec link is down near the bottom of the page for every movie. It has everything you need to know down to the film stock, camera, lenses, and soundtracks. But yeah… 4K master…. Very vague maybe it’ll have better info in the booklet when it comes out 🤔

[@bdubbbsmoviehub]

Definitely getting No Country and 8 1/2. Will like pick up the others during a sale

[@LeonardoJJardim]

It would be great to see on Criterion Collection 4K in 2025 January, Barry Lyndon in 4K.

[@iododendron3416]

Oh yes, absolutely! Just the other day I read there's a rumour about it getting released in 4k. I hope it's true

[@ElliotCoen]

I’d love to see it happen!

[@bertcielen8709]

I think I read somewhere that No Country For Old Men used a 4K DI, so most likely they went back to that for this 4K release.

[@Tomhyde098]

You sold me on Paris, Texas. I definitely judged it by its cover, it never grabbed my attention.

[@ElliotCoen]

I hope you like it, Tom! Cheers

[@Tyler_W]

I'm definitely gstting No Country For Old Men and Paris, Texas on 4K. Great month because of those alone imo. No Country in particular is a top 10 movie for me personally, and I've been looking to get it in 4K, so hearing that it's coming to the premium Criterion Collection has me hyped.

[@nostalgia3403]

Shivendra Singh Dungarpur recently discussed the restoration efforts undertaken by his company & criterion, the Film Heritage Foundation. Notably, their current projects include Sholay. This is exciting news, given the foundation's remarkable track record in restoring acclaimed Indian films such as Thampi, Kalpana, and more recently, Manthan. The foundation also facilitated 4K restorations of Dev Anand's classics, including CID, Guide, Jewel Thief, and Johny Mera Naam, which were re-released nationwide in India to celebrate Dev Anand's centenary. The Film Heritage Foundation also collaborated with Mani Ratnam to preserve several of his films.

[@stephenschroeder7907]

I got to see the 4k remaster of Paris, Texas at a 100 year old theater in my hometown. It was amazing! Keep up the good work!

[@ElliotCoen]

That must have been an amazing experience! Thanks for watching

[@jeremyknight6996]

Thanks Elliot tremendous news about NCFOM! Am pleased to hear it has DV HDR Deacon did Sicario which has HDR albeit I understand fairly muted. So probably no eye searing highlights but perhaps better blacks and shadow detail etc.

[@muchasgracias6976]

Thanks Elliot. Paris, Texas cinematography coupled with the Ry Cooder soundtrack is sublime. However, NCFOM is the number one on my 4k Blu-ray bucket list! Do you know if it will get a UK release?

[@ssi-ruuk9396]

Eastern condors looks dope, might have to pick up the Eureka release if I find it. Here's hoping films like Pedicab Driver get released soon

[@williambearden8716]

I own Eastern condors on DVD and it's time for an upgrade to blu-ray, I'm a huge Sammo Hung fan

[@nationalcoasternews5798]

Been holding off on buying the Paris Texas Blu-ray for a couple years now in anticipation for this 4K. I also adore the movie and have loved it more every time I see it, so I’m very excited to finally add it to the collection! 8 1/2 was also an incredibly pleasant surprise (visually stunning, should look amazing) as was No country for old men. Very happy with this month

[@kevinkoch6900]

Tombstone will be in their Future. No Country for Old Men is a Amazing calibration of cinematography, directing and acting.

[@u77750]

This is a great month for Criterion. I want to start to expand my horizon’s to to European cinema of the 1960’s as my favorite New Hollywood directors were influenced by these films. 8 1/2 seems like a good one to start with. I would like some other titles to see as well. Elliott can you please give me some recommendations. Maybe you did a show on this already. Love your work!

[@Martinmd12-zt7vu]

I've been wanting No Country for old men to come on criterion for the longest time so I am very excited for that. I was seriously not expecting to see it.

[@themtgdude486]

I’ll be getting No Country.

[@ElliotCoen]

Enjoy it when it arrives! Cheers

[@IanThomson-md5yx]

I actually went to see No Country for Old Men at the cinema and I bought the blu-ray a couple of years ago. I’m not going to buy the criterion because they are expensive - just over £20. I once accidentally bought the Blu-Ray & 4K of Lone Star in my local HMV when I just wanted the Blu-Ray copy, but that is definitely a film I’m going to keep. Paris, Texas is a film I also bought in the same HMV which I’ve never seen.

[@philipmarinello8802]

Can’t wait to check out Eastern Condors (hooray for a new commentary!) and No Country is a well deserved inclusion.

[@BirdArvid]

I already own the "original" first 2k restoration of 8 1/2 and the Essential Fellini set w the 1080p release of the 4k restoration; I don't see myself buying the new 8 1/2 4K... Paris Texas, on the other hand was seminal for me; watched it in the cinema when it came out and bought the Süddeutsche Zeitung Cinemathek DVD release from 2005, which I still own; Owned the Ry Cooder soundtrack album on vinyl for years.. Never had it on Blu-ray... yeah, that'll go on the wish-list for sure! Own No Country For Old Men on Blu, and as good as that film is, I'll have to see if I'll upgrade... there are so many films to get and the 1080p disc isn't bad... Eastern Condors couldn't interest me less if it tried. That's NOT a judgement, just personal preference! But happy for those who want it!

[@MosesWine]

I will be buying No Country because its a fav but its hard not to be disappointed in the lack of effort Criterion puts forth these days. It used to be they were tops for AV and quantity and quality of extras. Lately Ive been way more impressed by labels like Arrow, Eureka, and Indicator for those same reasons. When you consider the cost of Criterion discs its an even bigger punch in the nards. For the same price I can often get a brick of Arrow release with loads of features, commentaries and an awesome book. Criterion is coasting on their brand. They need to smarten up or theyre going to start losing market share.

[@tompoynton]

agreed, 30+ for a standard case and a flimsy booklet is pretty pathetic compared to what the others produce these days

[@lastdaysonearth4375]

Reflecting back to 1984, it’s fascinating to think that as a 10-year-old, I was captivated by Paris, Texas. This film truly transformed me; I used to experience it through Hunter's perspective, but now I find myself identifying with Travis. And that Ry Cooder score is absolutely unforgettable. People often toss around the term "masterpiece," but Paris, Texas genuinely deserves that title. I've heard whispers that the colour grading might lean towards a sickly yellow, which could be a turn-off for me. I want to see the red baseball cap not purple and pink sweater in a certain way after watching it for nearly four decades. I haven't placed a pre-order yet and might just rent it before committing to a purchase

[@masis516]

Love the "Team Deakins Podcast" as well. Good reminder of the Robert Eggers episode as I also remembered their brief discussion about the HDR and in general the colours of The Witch. Roger Deakins actually mentioned basically that there was huge problems with Blade Runner 2049 with HDR similar to The Witch because 2049 had also a lot of "grey" textures. Found a little KZbin clip where they talked about it (around 7minute mark) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5qqlXmwgNelrtk

[@ElliotCoen]

Thanks for sharing the clip! It’s a great podcast. I should go back and listen again from the start.

[@extofer]

No Country for Old Men is an instant preorder for me. I want Criterion to do the 2010 True Grit next!

[@KirkRedgate]

I already pre ordered the Paris Texas Curzon 4K. It's an amazing film.

[@infamousdnt]

You didn’t pre order no country?? Are you nuts

[@KirkRedgate]

​@@infamousdnt Not the biggest Coen brothers fan tbh, but I should give it a rewatch.

[@juanaltredo2974]

I mean I like no country, but I cant understand how everyone is talking about the other films and leaving out or at the background, one of the best movies of all time in 8 1/2, to me it's amazing. Ive watched thousands of movies in my life, and Id say only a handful are at the same level than 8 1/2

[@ElliotCoen]

I agree with you. It’s one of the best films ever made if you ask me! Top 10 material for me.

[@nonsuch9301]

Just a thought , how about putting a flag on the screen with each movie to signal which market the Blu-Ray is being sold in.

[@ElliotCoen]

Just imagine there's a US flag there every time because these announcements are only ever the US releases.

[@nonsuch9301]

@@ElliotCoen maybe include that fact in the title then.

[@ElliotCoen]

​@@nonsuch9301 nah I'm good

[@infamousdnt]

Maybe use your brain and don’t have everyone do everything for you.

[@tompoynton]

they haven’t been announced yet

[@lexdiamonds6932]

Do you think that No Country will get released on 4k in the UK by Criterion or another label like Paris, Texas?

[@iloveblue7920]

Elliot can i import No country for Old Men? is it region free ?

[@ElliotCoen]

@@iloveblue7920 hi the 4K disc is region free but the Blu-ray with the special features on it will be region locked

[@jackflash8567]

I understand the frustration with 4K double dips taking up release slots being annoying but it's important to remember that Criterion isn't the only company that does this (Arrow I'm looking at you). If you've already gotten the film (and within the last few years) it can be pretty annoying but if you haven't then it's welcome news. You win some you lose some.

[@rafhafilandro9439]

Hello mr elliot, i have great questions for you, do you have favorite neo noir films? What are the classic films you want to see in Blu-Ray in mainland great Britain?

[@floydianpink2524]

Mr Deakins is very anti revisionist HDR grading. Even Blade runner 2049 was only 400 nits max but that looked great! Anyway the lack of an OCN scan is concerning. Oh brother where art though was shot on film by deakins then was one of the first films to use a digital intermediate, perhaps no country is heavily stylized using that process which would make a OCN scan troublesome? Just a thought. Keep up the good work Elliot and keep costing me a fortune!!

[@BlueHourReelTalk]

I had the same reaction to Paris Texas when I first saw it. Life-changing for me as well because of how it validated and influenced my photography. I was lucky enough to see this restoration on the big screen during a limited release here in Los Angeles. You should also look up the German fascination with the American West. Plays a major factor here and in other films like Bagdad Cafe.

[@nore320]

I wanted to watch Toy Story 3 a while ago on my PS4 which had worker the previous times pretty well. Unfortunately the disc could not be recognized even after restarting it and I decided to buy a new edition. After I inserted the disc into the system it worked for a while and after the last trailer the screen went black again even with the new disc. Does anybody know what the problem might be and how one could fix it?

[@ElliotCoen]

Sounds like it could be a problem with your PS4. Have you tried updating the blu-ray player app software on the PS4? Otherwise it could be a hardware issue, as it's strange to hear that happen with two separate discs.

[@infamousdnt]

Your disk drive might be faulty

[@michaelcallegher9605]

How many movies do you have in your collection and have you actually watched every movie you own

[@ElliotCoen]

I don’t have the exact number in my collection but I know my watch percentage is high, around 95% last time I did a count. There’s probably around 50-100 films I’ve not watched yet, a lot of those being in boxsets

[@123rockfan]

I really don’t like the artist that does the comic book style covers 😬. I was gonna buy the No Country For Old Men criterion immediately, but I’m rethinking it now. I know that’s petty lol

[@EduardKoek1]

I hope no country for old men will be released in the uk. Otherwise, who would release it in Europe?

[@cjp8155]

I hope it does too. No way I'm paying close to £50 to import the US release.

[@brunomachado7279]

I'm picking the wonderful No Country For Old Men. I may be an exception, but I find Paris, Texas corny, sentimental and the couple is not belivable. I love 8 1/2 but I own the Essential Fellini Criterion blu ray and that's fine.

[@ElliotCoen]

That's fair enough, Bruno. I know a few people who feel similarly about Paris, Texas (one being my wife!). Enjoy No Country when you get that one! Cheers

[@TheVid54]

PARIS, TEXAS didn't hit with me for the same reason, plus I'm not a big Wim Wenders fan. THE AMERICAN FRIEND is my favorite film of his. I rarely move up to Criterion 4K if I already own a blu-ray edition.

[@theminstryoftruth61]

Until they get The Devils they'll always disappoint,

[@ElliotCoen]

Prepare for a long disappointment then. The Devils is under lock and key at WB and I doubt any person or label will convince them to release it.

[@theminstryoftruth61]

@@ElliotCoen I'm being a bit mischievous - I understand the torrid history the film has been through. But it's at the top of most Criterion collectors' wish list and has been shown on their channel.

[@ElliotCoen]

@@theminstryoftruth61 Oh I'm right there with you in wishing it could happen! Let's keep our fingers and toes crossed

[@collier6794]

WE NEED O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU 4K NEXT YEAR FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY

[@maartenlemmens8628]

So Criterion is also jumping on the martial arts bandwagon, like Masters of Cinema. Really?😒

[@freesaxon6835]

The ' holidays ' you ...... CHRISTMAS... Go ahead ....say it CHRISTMAS

[@ElliotCoen]

Christmas is a holiday, yes!

[@iododendron3416]

Happy Holidays!

[@freesaxon6835]

@@ElliotCoen I don't think you know that saying ' happy holidays ' instead of Christmas is a political thing . Honika is called honika and the Muslim Ramadan is called Ramadan , they are not called holidays

[@freesaxon6835]

@@iododendron3416 Ok go call Honika happy holiday

[@freesaxon6835]

@@iododendron3416 or better still call the Muslim Ramadan happy holidays