Films That Need A Criterion Release

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Here are some of my favorite films that could use a Criterion Collection release. What film(s) do you think should be added to the Criterion Collection?
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[@Tim_Raths]

I hope Criterion eventually releases the new Martin Scorsese film Killers of the Flower Moon.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Oh yes, great point. I think the film can only be seen on Apple. Would love to see Criterion release the film.

[@simonweston939]

didn't rate it I'm afraid

[@SuperAsdke]

Like most people who enjoy animation I wish there were more animations in The Criterion Collection. I think the best would be Loving Vincent, The Iron Giant, When the Wind Blows, or really anything directed by Ralph Bakshi. For Live Action maybe something like: The Day The Earth Stood Still, or The Death of Stalin.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Yes, good point, more animated films. Great recommendations.

[@fv5681]

Amadeus and City of God would be at the top of my list. Your selections were great as well especially Sunset Boulevard.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Thanks! Great picks too!

[@Tim_Raths]

Warner Bros is releasing Amadeus on 4K sometime this year so a Criterion won’t be happening anytime soon.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

@@Tim_Raths Good to know, thanks.

[@fv5681]

Got you there goes that idea! 😆

[@hunterdean4766]

Would love to see No Country for Old Men, Fear of a Black Hat, Dead Presidents, There Will Be Blood, Magnolia, Hard Eight, and of course The Big Lebowski.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Great picks, more PTA films would be good.

[@letstalkcriterion]

Prick up your ears Dir. Stephen Frears, Mysterious Skin - Dir. Gregg Araki, Notes From a Scandal Dir. Richard Eyre, Billy Elliot Dir Stephen Daldry, The History Boys Dir, Nicholas Hytmer, A Zed and Two Noughts or Belly of an Architect- Dir. Peter Greenaway.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Great picks, thanks!

[@nikkix2896]

I’d like to see Paper Moon and Looking for Mr Goodbar on Criterion

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Yes, great choices!

[@andrewfurlong5914]

I would like to see two animated features from Richard Linklater, A Scanner Darkly and Waking Life.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Great picks! I have Waking Life on DVD, amazing film.

[@leoinsf]

"Mosquito Coast" is a fabulous film with a great plot, magnificent actors, and beautifully filmed! I cannot understand the fact that it has almost disappeared! Wrong!!!

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Totally agree, love the film.

[@excelsiormoviereviews]

Dave, I’m with you on all of these. I’ve suggested American Splendor to Criterion several times along with another Giamatti movie, Sideways.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Yes, would be good to get more Paul Giamatti films on Criterion. American Splendor is at the top of my list.

[@MyFireVideos]

American Splendor! Nice choice. Honestly, I think the original Star Wars Trilogy would be a great fit!

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Thanks! Wow, Star Wars trilogy would be fun on Criterion.

[@tmage23]

Somehow the Shining isn't part of the Criterion collection despite most of Kubrick's other great films having been added

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Yes, so true. The Shining is a classic!

[@bahet1061]

If I could only pick one of the titles you mentioned here, it would be American Splendor by a mile!

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Love that movie!

[@throws89]

Fargo is at the top of my list, too! I'd love to see Herzog, Tarantino, and Spielberg enter the collection. If I had to pick films for them (although almost any from their filmography would be worthy) I'd go with Grizzly Man, a Kill Bill box set, and Schindler's List (or Jaws!).

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Great picks! I’d love to see Spielberg films in the collection. Tarantino films also. Would be interested to see a Criterion for Grizzly Man also.

[@stephenschroeder7907]

I'd love to see There Will Be Blood Good Will Hunting Short Term 12 Great recommendations, keep up the good work

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Thanks so much for the recommendations and kind words.

[@jimi99colorado]

Some of my all-time faves: The Reivers, Marat/Sade, The Loved One, The Pawnbroker, Lonely are the Brave, American Graffiti, Little Big Man, Show People, The Patsy, Billy Budd, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Macario, Jacob's Ladder, The Saragossa Manuscript...for starters

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Great picks for the Criterion Collection.

[@WoodyAllenManiac]

Great picks!

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Thanks!

[@codyririe3600]

The Straight Story and also Wild at Heart are the 2 movies from Lynch not in the Criterion Collection. Studio Canal apparently just released a 4k of Straight Story in France so maybe that bodes well for a future release. Great video lots of good picks, thanks!

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Thanks! I’d love to see the remaining David Lynch films in the Criterion Collection. Maybe someday.

[@cpa54]

I’m surprised Wild at Heart hasn’t been released by Criterion yet. I think they just released a 4K of Blue Velvet. I hope Wild at Heart is in the works.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

@@cpa54 Yes, good point.

[@LeonardoJJardim]

I'd love to see on Criterion Collection 4K! Laura (1944) (Upgrade BD Fox) Spellbound (1945) (Only DVD) Sunset Boulevard (1950) (Upgrade BD Paramount) Amélie (2001) (Steelbook without 4K) The Handmaiden (2016) (Farewell My Concubine) No Country for Old Men (2007) (The Others)

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Great choices! I’d love to see Laura added to the collection.

[@michaelmaurer6923]

"The Clown Murders" (1976) 💿

[@nathanmadigan947]

I would like to see some classic Disney animated movies enter the Criterion Collection such as Pinocchio, Bambi, and Fantasia.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Oh yes, would be good to see more animated films in the Criterion Collection.

[@modestyblaise4167]

Fantastic suggestions as always. Here in the UK we get just a small slice of the Criterion collection but some do get released on other boutique labels. Kelly Reichardt and The Coen brother’s films are desperately needed here (we only have a few) but at least we have all of the wonderful Wes Anderson films. Do you think we’ll get a 4K of Asteroid City or The French Dispatch? What I’d really be excited for is more from John Sayles. Lone Star was so incredible I picked up Matewan straight after. But that’s it! That’s all we have on Blu-ray from him. We need Criterion and other boutique labels to release great films by independent filmmakers that Hollywood weren’t interested in. If not now I feel we may never get them.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Thanks! Would love to see 4Ks for Asteroid City and/or French Dispatch. More John Sayles would be good too. I completely agree that Criterion and other labels need to support great films by independent filmmakers. Hope you have a great rest of the week.

[@richardking3206]

I’d second these comments as a Brit. We don’t get many Criterion releases over here, and often they’re films that have already been available. Criterion have many US releases of films that have never been out over here, and quite likely never will be at this rate.

[@johnricciardelli9579]

The Straight Story is also my favorite David Lynch film. Would love to see a Criterion treatment.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

@@johnricciardelli9579 I agree, love that film.

[@thesapodcast]

I cannot wait for the rest of Wes Anderson’s oeuvre to be added to the Criterion Collection, Scorsese as well. I would also like to see Kevin Smith’s Clerks be given the Criterion treatment as well as have Chasing Amy reprinted on Blu-ray/4K, but I know the licensing is in limbo since the collapse of Miramax and the Weinstein bros. fall from grace. I also assume you would agree, having JAWS on Criterion would be amazing. Keep up the great work, I would love to see another video like this.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Thanks for your comment and kind words. Jaws on Criterion would be fun. I’d love to see the rest of Wes Anderson’s films and more Scorsese on Criterion too.

[@MrJDNJ]

It would be interesting to learn how the company actually comes up with their decision process. Seems they have more of a world-wide view to consider and it's probably best they remain selective, and focus on films that actually need restoring......

[@brandonrobertkersjes]

P.T.A!!!

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Oh yes, lots more PTA films.

[@brandongitles7191]

Very glad you picked Sunset Blvd. I want more Wilder (he's my favorite director) in the collection but I especially want a Criterion release of Stalag 17. The Kino 4k is a great disc and I'm glad I have it. If Criterion were to do some new extras, we'd have the best disc ever

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

@@brandongitles7191 Yes, I agree, would be great to see more Wilder in the collection.

[@rsienicki]

I once day dreamed about having my own Criterion like Collection and "Big Lebowski" would've been the first film I've chosen for it. Totally agree. Also with "American Splendor", what a magnificent movie. And yes, it is a great companion piece to Crumb, cause I believe Crumb also is one of the characters in it. It's a very different comic book and very different comic book adaptation, so very well deserve a spot in the Collection.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Yes, would be great to have a Criterion release for "Big Lebowski". "American Splendor" is one of my favorite films, hoping for a Blu-ray upgrade too at some point.

[@robsavage3217]

The biggest gap in the current list of 4K titles may well be Sunset Boulevard. I would love to see the film get the 4K treatment from Criterion - or any company, for that matter. As for Coen Brothers titles, I'd like to see Raising Arizona enter the collection.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Good point and I completely agree. Would love to see a 4K and/or Criterion release for Sunset Boulevard. Raising Arizona is a great pick also.

[@BILLONEE]

Hi Dave. I've been a Criterion fan from the Laserdisc years & every now & then I wonder why certain movies never made it to Criterion. Four titles are always on my mind. One of them is "Gigot" starring Jackie Gleason. I saw it as a child & loved it. My second title is "St. Louis Blues" with Nat King Cole. This one has a stellar cast & must be on Criterion! My third & fourth titles are "The Jolson Story" & "Jolson Sings Again" with Larry Parks. These two movies are great! "Jolson Sings Again" takes up where "The Jolson Story" ends. I've always had this wish that these two movies be released on Blu-Ray restored with bonus features. One of those bonus features on a separate disc would be both movies joined together as one movie (I know it's only wishful thinking. Lol!). Take care. --- Bill

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Hello. Thanks for the comment and great thoughts and recommendations. I still have a few of my Criterion laserdiscs too (wish I had more).

[@brianreynolds4931]

I agree Sorcerer should be in the Criterion Collection. I would love to see Dario Argento’s Suspiria in the collection. I think the old George Melies (sic) films would be a great addition to the collection as well. I also agree on Lynch’s The Straight Story. I am wondering if Godzilla Minus One will be in the collection. I think it’s strange North America does not have physical media for it yet. I would also like to see a Kurosawa box in HD. Criterion could use more Fritz Lang like The Big Heat or more offbeat classics like Zardoz.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Yes, would love to see Godzilla Minus One in the collection. It’s on digital (Fandango at Home) but hopefully gets a physical media release including the black and white version. Would love a Kurosawa box set too.

[@hvitekristesdod]

I just watched the Korean film A Taxi Driver. Oh my goodness does this need a Criterion release. Total masterpiece from start to finish

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

@@hvitekristesdod Thanks for the recommendation, hope the film gets a Criterion release.

[@hvitekristesdod]

@@CinemaDaveMedia No problem! Another favourite that would be great in the collection is Synecdoche New York 😊

[@briansmith976]

Sorcerer!! Absolutely

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Yes, phenomenal film.

[@AnInternetUser1]

Fargo has a 4K from Shout Factory, so it won't be getting a Criterion release anytime soon.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Yes, good point. Maybe someday.

[@hvitekristesdod]

Great list. I need a Friedkin box set

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Thanks. Oh yes, would love a Friedkin box set.

[@hvitekristesdod]

@@CinemaDaveMedia I only own one and it’s Killer Joe 🥲

[@johnlloyd3855]

I would love to see Limbo in the Criterion collection. It needs more films from John Sayles.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Yes, agreed that more John Sayles films would be good.

[@Bentoffbelaire]

A Separation!!

[@LarsPop-Tartus]

Vanishing Point Harry & Tonto

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Great films. Would love to see Vanishing Point on Criterion.

[@ethanedwards7557]

Shoeshine, Garden of the Finzi Continis, Aniki Bobo, Earth, Sunrise, La Terra Trema, Ossessione, 47 Ronin, Napoleon…..

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Great picks!

[@Adam4RizzelStudios]

I honestly just want 4Ks of All About Eve and Face in the Crowd lol

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Yes, also a good idea.

[@jeffmann9393]

Peter Greenaway would be a great addition.

[@renzfrance25]

3-iron by Kim Ki-Duk or Spring Summer Fall Winter by the same director would be cool or maybe abel gance’s napoleon masterpiece

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Good suggestions.

[@charlesheck6812]

Socerer is indeed a remake of the French film, Wages Of Fear. Friedkin put his own spin on it, but it is a remake. I think Friedkin’s movie is way better; a rare case where the American remake is better than the foreign original.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

@@charlesheck6812 Yes, I agree.

[@HuntersCinema]

Fargo has a 4K w/Shout Factory.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Yes, good to know.

[@martinblampied1942]

Thanks. Very interesting. However, I am surprised that such a knowledgeable film-buff would hesitate to call "Sorcerer" a remake of "Wags of Fear". It is a very good one, but a remake nonetheless.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Thanks. I only mentioned because Friedkin himself disagreed with the assessment that the film was a remake of “Wages of Fear”.

[@TvGyrl]

Correction. Looking for Mr. Goodbar

[@AlonsoRules]

Her should be in Criterion

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

@@AlonsoRules Yes, good film.

[@TvGyrl]

A few on my Wish List. Cruising One Hour Photo Looking for Mr. Goodbye The Station Agent The Proposiion To Live and Die in LA Ravenous Far from Heaven Collateral Brotherhood of the Wolf Into the Night Set It Off Jackie Brown

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Wow, so many great picks. Would love to see all of these films on Criterion.

[@threebedrooms1076]

No Country For Old Men Napoleon Dynamite The Killer (John Woo)

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Good picks!

[@wolandbegemotazazello]

Yes, Sorcerer is at best an homage or a remake of Wages of Fear, at worst a rip off. Wages of Fear is the work of the same director who did the famous Diabolique (also in Criterion) which has been paid homage to, remade, and ripped off too.

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Good point.

[@kevinkoch6900]

Dances with Wolves Lawless Legends of the Fall Wall Street Wonderland

[@CinemaDaveMedia]

Great list of films!