The Criterion Collection Starter Pack

[@harrisondunn6684]

1:45 literally

[@maplestreetmovies]

Harrison Dunn didn’t even notice that 😂

[@thereisafifthdimension]

I recommend the before trilogy on criterion it became my favorite trilogy of all time

[@CKprimeval07]

As much as I love Criterion I really wish they would put more animated films in the collection. As of right now, they only have Fantastic Mr. Fox, Fantastic Planet, and Watership Down. Wouldn't it be neat to see Allegro non Troppo, It's Such a Beautiful Day, Angel's Egg, The Tale of the Fox (1938), Son of the White Mare, or any other foreign/independent animated feature in the collection?

[@maplestreetmovies]

I COMPLETELY agree! I would also love to see the 2014 film Song of the Sea to get a Criterion release! I am all in favor to see more animated films join the collection. 3 is not nearly enough.

[@CKprimeval07]

@@maplestreetmovies Well if nothing else that's why there's GKIDS. They are very much like Criterion except for foreign/independent animated films like Song of the Sea, Boy and the World, April and the Extraordinary World, and many others.

[@maplestreetmovies]

CKprimeval07 good point. Didn’t they also do my life as a zucchini?

[@CKprimeval07]

@@maplestreetmovies Yes they did.

[@Ajourneyofknowing]

CKprimeval07 - Although I would too for a more diverse & convenient catalogue on older animated movies that aren’t overrated Disney/Anime. We got to understand that live action films are the majority of the medium shot as films so as a consequence that many more live action films are forgotten more and or are deteriorating every day. I am reminded of what happened to the seemingly last surviving film reel to the uncut 1960 Alamo film which was a personal dream of John Wayne to make. It was only remastered up to the release of the laserdisc & VHS while even in the archives of MGM deteriorated to where it seems like it can’t be recorded from anymore. I would indeed want Felidae covered however I would need to prioritize that Murder by Contract be done first. Watership Down was a win however Mr Fox seemed to have been done more out of the collaboration with Wes Anderson and the subsequent new releases of his filmography in the collection.

[@blackrainbowproductions8218]

Definitely recommend The Seventh Seal by Ingmar Bergman, one of his most essential films. Wild Strawberries, as he mentioned, is also very good and I recommend both heavily

[@maplestreetmovies]

Haha funny enough those are the only 2 Bergman films I've seen! I liked Wild Strawberries much more personally. I loved the iconic chess scene but I thought the movie was otherwise okay. I went in with high expectations and so while I didn't dislike the movie, I think I was just underwhelmed by it.

[@andersmelchiorsen6739]

@@maplestreetmovies make sure to watch Fanny & Alexander too.

[@Tyler_W]

I saw The Sevemth Seal for the first time about a year ago. I love a lot of different kinds of movies from mainstream normie fare (when I think it's actually good) to classic cinema (though I'm not so pretentious that I'm afraid to admit disliking something in spite of being held in high regard), and this is probably one of my new favorites. I literally just started collecting Criterion films today on sale, and the 4K version of The Seventh Seal was one I absolutely had to get, no negotiations. As both a lover of the movies and as a believer who has done my fair share of existential questioning, it's one of the most powerful and moving films I have ever seen.

[@iakona23]

The best deal from Criterion is to wait for a 50% off sale and then get the Ingmar Bergman Cinema box set for $150. There is no better deal in blu-rays anywhere.

[@andersmelchiorsen6739]

Absolutely agree. That boxset is mindblowing and unlike anything else on the market. For $150 it's less than $4 per film. And you get a 250 page book included. What's not to like.

[@paulspiro389]

it’s 49% off on amazon rn

[@iakona23]

@@paulspiro389 Thank you.

[@johnnysopals]

definitely need a tarkovsky film in that list imo

[@maplestreetmovies]

John Chen I definitely agree! At the time of filming this I hadn’t seen any but now I’ve seen Ivan’s Childhood and Solaris and I’m hooked!!

[@liamaltork2551]

I also believe that every criterion collector should get The Silence of the Lambs even if they're not a criterion collector

[@oddly7284]

One film I can recommend is “Paris, Texas”. It was a movie my dad saw when it first released back in 1984, and by saw I mean he saw it in a tent someone was showing art house films in Moscow, ID (yeah I’m Idahoan also!) He only saw it once but it changed his perspective on his own life. At the time he was an alcoholic and struggling to overcome his addiction. He told me this was the movie that gave him that final push to attend an AA meeting and come back from it for his children and his own life. About a year ago I wanted to surprise him with this movie to watch and by the end he was crying which I’d never seen him do before. I was born by the time my dad was well and sober so I never got to see him in that state. I saw so much of him in the main character of the film and just how the story was so parallel to his life with his first marriage. He suddenly passed away a few months back and was surrounded by all his children. His life motto was “I’m learning to love” and that’s exactly what I felt from that movie and exactly how I’ll continue to live my life. Although this film was for obvious reasons very personal for me, I can’t help but recommend “Paris, Texas” to you Nathan. It’s what got me into Criterion, and plus, it’s a rad film. Hoping your collection is going as strong as your passion for films! Thanks, Bill

[@maplestreetmovies]

Oddly Serious what a beautiful tribute to your dad! Thank you so much for sharing that! I will definitely check out Paris, TX! It’s been recommended a lot to me!

[@FilmStocked]

The first Criterion I ever got was 12 Angry Men and I’d also highly recommend everyone own it like you said! Some others I recommend are On the Waterfront and The Silence of the Lambs, two classics and best picture winners! Awesome video as always 👍 - Chris

[@maplestreetmovies]

Thank you! I do own On the Waterfront but haven't seen it in a few years, gotta rewatch it!

[@BrandonKeer]

Come and See is the greatest war film, horror film, and child acting, with the most powerful ending

[@maplestreetmovies]

B. Maxwell Keer I’ve heard of that one! I’ll have to check it out someday!!

[@RTA_productions]

Salò definitely a must have 100%

[@jg772006]

Great suggestions. I agree with most of what you say. My Criterion Collection is almost finally at 100. Some of the ones in my collection (by director or actor) are: CHAPLINS: The Great Dictator ... City Lights ... The Gold Rush ... Monsieur Verdoux ... Modern Times ... The Kid ... The Circus LYNCH: Eraserhead ... Blue Velvet ... Mullholland Drive GILLIAM: Time Bandits ... The Fisher King ... Jabberwocky ANDERSON: Bottle Rocket ... Rushmore ... Darjeeling Unlimited ... Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou ... The Royal Tannebaums ... Fantastic Mr. Fox ... Moonrise Kingdom KUBRICK: Dr. Stangelove ... The Killing ... Paths of Glory ... Barry Lyndon KUROSAWA: Seven Samauri ... Dreams ... The Hidden Fortress ... Akiru DE PALMA: Dressed to Kill ... Blow Out ... Sisters DEL TORO: Pan's Labyrinth ... The Devils Backbone ... Cronos MALICK: Days of Heaven ... Tree of Life ... The Thin Red Line ... Badlands ... The New World LANG: M ... Ministry of Fear BERGMAN: The Magician ... The Seventh Seal CRONENBERG: Scanners ... Videodrome Other notable ones I have: Christopher Nolan's "Following" Steve McQueen's "Hunger" David Fincher's "The Game" Sidney Lumet's "12 Angry Men" Michael Radford's "1984" Steven Soderbergh's "Traffic" George Romero's "Night of the Living Dead" Billy Wilder's "Ace in the Hole" Michael Mann's "Thief" Martin Scorsese's "The Age of Innocence" The Coen Bros.' "Blood Simple" John Ford's "Stagecoach Jonathan Demme "Silence of the Lambs" Rob Reiner's "The Princess Bride" Alfred Hitchcock's "Notorious" (there's at least 5 more Hitchcock's I want to get) Roman Polanski's "Rosemary's Baby" And about another 30 or so I haven't listed. I'm like you ... I LOVE collecting these films ... always great stuff in each one you purchase.

[@maplestreetmovies]

JG Warrior1377 this is an amazing list! I’m sorry that I’m just responding to it now! I’ve taken note of a few of your recommendations!

[@tfpp1]

I took your recommendations and added a few other categories myself: 1) Silent film 2) Foreign film 3) Chaplin film 4) Kurosawa film 5) Hitchcock film 6) Wed Anderson film 7) Bergman film 8) French New Wave film 9) Italian Neo-Realism film 10) American film 11) One Boxed-Set film(s) 12 ) 12 Angry Men. Period.

[@maplestreetmovies]

Kevin Garnica love the ones you added and I agree with all of them!!!

[@jphillips8365]

I’d like to recommend some Jim Jarmusch films. Specifically Down by Law, Night on Earth, and Mystery Train.

[@maplestreetmovies]

Thank you!!

[@jphillips8365]

Nathan Hale no problem. Didn’t realize I commented this different times lol

[@maplestreetmovies]

@@jphillips8365 you're good! I just figured you really wanted to get your point across haha jk

[@Billkeys123]

Also "Dead Man" I swear that film is underrated

[@doctorthirteen5727]

@@Billkeys123 Yes, one of Johnny Depp's best performances because he's actually acting and not relying on gimmicky makeup effects.

[@alanbehrens4231]

Great taste. I have many of these films. Not all on Criterion.

[@maplestreetmovies]

Alan Behrens glad to hear that, they’re all worth seeing!

[@thomasneufeld2035]

I don’t own any silent films on criterion but I own some on regular Blu-ray. I plan to get Häxan when it gets released this year

[@maplestreetmovies]

That movie looks crazy! I'm interested in it too!

[@zyrrhos]

"The Passion Of Joan Of Arc" is a must have. It transcends cinema. And the story of its resurrection is fascinating.

[@TheNumbersGuy-bm6bt]

Here are all the criterions that I own (Thie list will get bigger once I get more criterions): Seven Samurai (1954) 12 Angry Men (1957) Barry Lyndon (1975) The Breakfast Club (1985) The Princess Bride (1987) The Great Escape (1963)

[@Tohofan122]

I own Seven Samurai, The Samurai Trilogy, Yojimbo, Three Outlaw Samurai, Godzilla/Gojira, and lastly Godzilla: The Showa Era

[@adamnelson8572]

They’re really not $40 most of the time. That’s MSRP. Most typically go for $22-28 on Amazon.

[@Ajourneyofknowing]

Adam Nelson - Although somebody’s got to buy them through the stores so that we can buy them secondhand on the internet like Ebay

[@baileycrawly]

Depends where you live. I just got Rosemary’s Baby (my first Criterion) and the BluRay was $48

[@ryanperry6876]

I just bought my first two Criterions during their flash sale last week. I got Ace in the Hole and Two Days, One Night. Two of my favorite movies of all time. I wanted to grab something that isn't on the Criterion Channel, and I would highly recommend both of those films.

[@maplestreetmovies]

Ryan Perry thank you so much! I’ve heard great things about Ace in the Hole! I’ll have to look into Two Days, One Night

[@kevinschmitt4050]

The complete Monterey Pop, and Night of the living dead because there mere existence in the collection are so historically significant

[@FilmCollectorArchive]

Thanks for the wonderful video, Nathan! You mentioned a lot of wonderful titles. I wanted to discuss 12 Angry Men specifically. It was both the first Criterion title I ever purchased, as well as my favorite film currently in the collection. It is absolutely essential. For those that are not particularly versed in classic film, and want an entry point, I always point to Sidney Lumet's masterpiece. It is such a wonderful dialogue and character driven piece that really strips everything else away, and allows you to see giants of the industry interact. Taking place in essentially one room (minus the establishing shots, and the bathroom), it is cool enough that Lumet is able to pull off as engaging a production as he is. But, the camerawork is also absolutely stellar. He holds a lot of close-ups on the characters, creating both a sense of claustrophobia, and beautiful framing, alllowing us to engage with each of the jurors on a more intimate level. The overhead shots are great too. And of course, as mentioned before, the dialogue is what really drives everything forward. Henry Fonda's mild mannered performance contrasted against the force of nature that is Lee J. Cobb, and everything in between is something that deserves examination again and again. Now, back to Criterion as a whole. "12 Angry Men" is just one example of the amazing content that is available. We are incredibly spoiled with the transfers, and the supplements, not to mention the amazing covers and commissioned art made specifically for these releases. So, that being said, the price tag associated with these titles should not be a hindrance. Between the Barnes & Noble sale and regular prices on Amazon, they are accessible. With my B&N membership in companionship with the 50% off, I get standard titles for $18.00! The anxiety that might accompany viewing international films (with dreaded subtitles for first timers) for the first time will quickly fade away as you allow yourself to explore the work of greats like Kurosawa, Ozu, Godard, Wenders and so many others. It is a bit of an acquired taste. But my goodness is it worth it. It is my honest opinion that if anyone wants to be a serious student of film, this should be home base. There are other wonderful labels out there, but Criterion is where you earn your Masters Degree in film studies. Great recommendations, and great video! I sincerely appreciate your well thought out content. - David

[@maplestreetmovies]

Cartoon Fortress thank you so much! I love your comment, and agree with everything you said! Glad you love 12 Angry Men too, it’s a near perfect film! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@dianaallison6110]

I hav several Criterion films myself..but one recommendation is: Hitchcock's "Vertigo"..w/Jimmy Stewart & Kim Novak. Enjoyed ur review.

[@maplestreetmovies]

Diana Allison I love Vertigo!! That one hasn’t made the criterion collection yet, but hopefully someday it does!

[@paradoxicaljoy4923]

KZbin needed a video like this. Great upload man

[@maplestreetmovies]

Thank you so much!

[@tsubasawingsresevoir]

I just started to buy some criterion films and so far, I think I’m doing good. Though there’s so many to look into, I’ll definitely get to those you recommended. 😊😊

[@maplestreetmovies]

You do what’s best for you! There are so many to choose from, it can be overwhelming 😂

[@tsubasawingsresevoir]

@@maplestreetmovies I will and I shall 😁 Just started a list and working my way down

[@reverietapes]

Fantastic Mr. Fox was my first criterion. I didn't even know what criterion was when i bought but it's my favorite movie

[@maplestreetmovies]

That’s awesome! It was one of my first!

[@FischToGo]

Great starter pack of films! What did you pick up during this recent sale?

[@maplestreetmovies]

Check out my latest video!! :)

[@FischToGo]

@@maplestreetmovies sweet! I’ll be posting mine tomorrow which I hope you check out!

[@maplestreetmovies]

@@FischToGo Look forward to it! :)

[@ianjohnson458]

Great choices, Nathan, especially 12 Angry Men (Vertigo must be in their collection, I'm thinking)! I, too, have recently enjoyed some amazingly beautiful and innovative films through Criterion. I highly recommend these mostly foreign films: Bicycle Thieves, Sullivan's Travels, 8 1/2, Rules of the Game, Loves of a Blonde, Green for Danger, Les Diaboliques, 400 Blows, Breathless, Tokyo Story... Also it so happens that the versions of Loves of a Blonde and Green for Danger are free on KZbin and excellent!

[@maplestreetmovies]

Crazy enough, Vertigo is not in the collection! And thanks for that pointer! I have a personal playlist of full-length movies on KZbin so I'll have to add those 2 to it! Thanks for watching Ian!

[@ianjohnson458]

@@maplestreetmovies Awesome! Loves of a Blonde is easily one of the best movies I've ever seen. Also you should add Ozu's film "Late Spring" to your free KZbin list! It functions as a sequel to Tokyo Story but i saw the former first. They are exquisitely beautiful films. Cheers, mate!

[@shitpostheavy]

I've hit 10 Criterions now (4 that are currently in shipment). My favourite based on movie, overall packing and features has to be Dazed and Confused.

[@iakona23]

I’m happy that you chose To Be or Not To Be and the Alfred Hitchcock box set. Here are a few that I would recommend, either because it is a nice introduction to a great director, or because the quality of the writing and the story is so good: 1. A Matter of Life and Death. 2. His Girl Friday. 3. The Sweet Smell of Success 4. Local Hero. 5. The 400 Blows. 6. Roberto Rossellini directs Ingrid Bergman (Box Set) 7. The Breaking Point 8. In a Lonely Place 9. It Happened One Night 10. Sullivan’s Travels 11. Ace in the Hole

[@maplestreetmovies]

Great movies! I've seen Matter of Life and Death, It Happened One Night, and Sullivan's Travels and all the other ones are ones I've wanted to see! Thanks for watching!

[@alanbehrens4231]

Nice list.

[@DriveupLife22]

I've done 10 blind buys in a row and I've loved every one. Just read the paragraph on the back and if it intrigues you, there's a good chance you'll like it.

[@maplestreetmovies]

Chris C I completely agree!!

[@MADDROBB]

If you buy The Criterion Fantastic Mr. Fox you have to collect the rest of Wes Anderson’s Criterion’s! My first Criterion was Brazil by Terry Gilliam which also a fantastic recommendation

[@maplestreetmovies]

I've heard lots of good things about Brazil! Thanks for watching!

[@MADDROBB]

Nathan Hale Movies you should check it out! The soundtrack is phenomenal and the statement it makes on industrialism and capitalism is intriguing

[@EpicGamerWinXD69]

Thought I should mention that if you need a criterion edition of a film and you can't wait for the barnes and noble 50% sale, might I suggest checking out Amazon, while I can't say this for sure, many of the releases I've been interested in are usually less than 3 dollars more than buying them during the sale (or at least that is currently the case as of the publication date of this comment) , buy I'd recommend double checking the films you intend to buy yourself just to make sure this applies to you

[@maplestreetmovies]

Ryan D thank you!! I actually recently bought one from amazon because Barnes and Noble didn’t have it and I was pleased with what I got!!

[@EpicGamerWinXD69]

@@maplestreetmovies you're welcome

[@bencarlson4300]

12 Angry Men is my all-time favorite film and I recently got the Criterion blu-ray. Sidney Lumet is such an under appreciated director and I hope more of his films (Network, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, The Verdict, etc...) get Criterion releases. I’m very glad Fail-Safe just got added as well.

[@maplestreetmovies]

Ben Carlson Fail-Safe is at the top of my watchlist!!

[@jannis8133]

Yi Yi and A Brighter Summer Day by Edward Yang are absolutely essential imo

[@maplestreetmovies]

Jannis sweet, thank you!!

[@DungeonStudio]

Good recommendations! I've been collecting Criterion for 20 years now, and my first buy was the 3 disc set of Brazil. As nutty as the movie and Terry Gilliam is, I'd say this is a must have for film fans, fans of Monty Python, sci-fi, Robert De Niro, art deco, and the politics of Hollywood. Giving such a disparate outlay of Terry's original cut, the reduced version to fit 'contracted length', and the infamous "Love Conquers All" version which Sid Shineberg at Universal thought would make audiences understand and feel better at the end. Plus all the supplements as to the pains of making the movie, special effects, actor interviews, and the intriguing "Battle For Brazil" which chronicles the arduous fight Terry had with Sid and others at Universal over length, cut and release of the movie. Personally, I think it's Terry's masterpiece to this day. Like it or not - it shows how a simple idea can germinate into a lavish production meeting the right people. And how that production can be chipped away and retooled by all the wrong people.

[@maplestreetmovies]

DungeonStudio good to know! I’ve heard great things about it before, gotta watch it!

[@DungeonStudio]

I believe it was integrated into the film courses at UCLA, and may still be? Amazing even the vastness Terry gave it, only to find out it was models and reverse angles he pulled off. But still looks better than most $100 million dollar movies today!

[@christopherquinlan7839]

Honestly, I feel like the best place to start is your favorite genre. I'm a horror fan, so that's where I started. First I discovered "Repulsion." That lead to "Les Yeux Sans Visage," which lead to "House", which lead to discovering David Lynch's material, which has deepened my obsession as I branched out from there. Then I found some great releases of movies I was already familiar with, like "Night Of The Living Dead," and "Carnival Of Souls." If you have HBO Max, they carry a lot of films from the collection. Great way to have a little sampler platter of what they have to offer.

[@maplestreetmovies]

Very good point! And I love HBO Max!!

[@jurassic_zilla_01]

Are you planning to get the Godzilla: The Showa Era Film Collection?

[@maplestreetmovies]

I'm not, a little too pricey for me! I've seen the original Godzilla and against popular opinion I actually wasn't a big fan of it

[@zyrrhos]

My Criterion criteria: If you're a cinephile or aspiring filmmaker, only buy iconic 'must have' films that you think you'll revisit/study through the years. As for 'blind buys,' a lot of these films are available to stream on Amazon. Rent first and only buy if you _love_ the film and think you'll revisit it again. I've wasted too much money on Criterion blind buys, so streaming is a great way to keep your collection lean. It dulls the urge to impulse buy. As for silent films, you can't go wrong with Chaplin, but I'd start with "The Passion Of Joan Of Arc" and go from there. It transcends cinema. And if you're a guy, it's a great 'date' flick. A bottle of wine, Joan and the Voices of Light soundtrack... sublime.

[@maplestreetmovies]

Love it! I haven't seen Joan of Arc yet but I want to!

[@zyrrhos]

@@maplestreetmovies It's probably the film I have the most fun turning others on to - just to see their reaction. And chicks who dig films love it. Most recently I watched it with my girlfriend and a friend. We smoked a little weed and halfway through I looked over at them and their eyes were wide and their mouths were hanging open. Seriously, you will never experience another film like it, and Pauline Kael and Roger Ebert both said it's the greatest performance ever captured on film.

[@rsienicki]

I love Criterion Collection. The problem is that I am in Europe and their range on Region 2 is so far very limited. It is growing slowly three titles each month, but still. From you list I do own "Diabolique" (blind buy, but I've heard about it before) and "12 Angry Men" (love the movie and wanted to own it, and the fact that it was CC release was the cherry on top). From the Bergman movies I own "Sawdust and Tinsel" cause it's the only Bergman movie in Criterion UK, but I hope one day they will release "Wild Strawberries" and "Seventh Seal", cause I'd love to own them too. The same thing with Akira Kurosawa. If they ever release "Seven Samurai" or "Yojimbo" in the Criterion UK I will not hesitate one second before clicking the "buy" button.

[@maplestreetmovies]

Robert Sienicki that’s so unfortunate! Sometimes I complain because of what movies they haven’t released on Criterion but you have a whole different reason to complain for movies that HAVE been released, but not made available!

[@rsienicki]

@@maplestreetmovies All those movies are available on blu-rays here, but not on Criterion edition, and well, that's not good enough! ;) Each month I am just checking what movies are they releasing now, hoping that there will be some classic movies to get.

[@thomaswilke6312]

Stumbled upon your channel. And I just subscribed. Keep up the great work

[@maplestreetmovies]

Thank you so much, appreciate it!

[@Themetalwookie666]

You gotta have a Lynch, you gotta have a Hitchcock, must have a Kubrick, and finally, you must have a Cronenberg.

[@blocksheep4899]

“Yojimbo.” One of my favorites.

[@ElliotCoen]

Brilliant video, Nathan!

[@maplestreetmovies]

Elliot Coen thank you so much!!

[@TravisFirestine]

I love that you brought up silent films. They’re easy to overlook, but I agree they are a necessity to anyone interested in learning about film. My favorite silent film I own is the Passion of Joan of Arc from 1928. In my opinion, it’s an absolute masterpiece!

[@maplestreetmovies]

Travis Firestine I saw that for the first time in June and LOVED it!!

[@175chaunceytovan]

Godzilla (1954) is the first ever criterion collection movie I ever bought

[@RigoOJr-cw7bx]

Are the criterion case Blu-ray the same size as regular blu ray cases?

[@maplestreetmovies]

r o j yes

[@gillster3744]

Terry Gilliam’s Time Bandits 37, Jabberwocky 903,Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 175,Brazil 51,Wes Anderson’s Bottle Rocket,450,Rushmore,65,The Royal Tenenbaums 157,The Life Aquatic 300,The Darjeeling Limited 540,Hal Ashby’s Harold and Maude 608,

[@ZeroApostle4Ever]

My recommendations: Monsieur Verdoux - Charlie Chaplin playing against type House - The most insane horror movie ever made Blow Out - Essential DePalma - tight, suspensful, hard-hitting Barry Lyndon - Kubrick's best movie that generally remains unheralded The 400 Blows, Day for Night - Intro to French New Wave and Truffaut as a director Stagecoach - historically significant western, early role of John Wayne Rashomon - imo the most influential Kurosawa The Zatoichi Collection - The best 20+ film franchise, before or after the MCU (and if you like Wages of Fear, I'd recommend Sorcerer, which is not in the CC...... yet.)

[@bencarlson4300]

ZeroApostle4Ever Sorcerer should absolutely be added to the collection, it’s arguably as good if not better than Wages of Fear

[@nicholasacosta2647]

I recommend Night of the Living Dead THE zombie film!

[@reddchan]

I started with The Samurai trilogy by Inagaki starring Mifune.

[@maplestreetmovies]

nice! I haven't seen those ones!

[@georgesanders4166]

Some criterion collection recommendations I think are good to own and for silent films is "the passion of Joan of Arc" for horror films is " night of the living dead" cheap criterions that u can find cheap and is good to start a collection with is "chasing amy , the rock , Armageddon" modern films like the breakfast club, dazed and confused, personal shopper, there are so many great films. Some of my favorites are two lane blacktop, this is spinal tap, seventh seal, silence of the lambs, there is films for everybody in the criterion collection. Then there are films that are hard to swallow. Like salo but it's still a good movie if u can handle it.

[@maplestreetmovies]

George Sanders thank you much for those recommendations!! Always looking for more!

[@BaileeWalsh]

Films on The Criterion Collection I recommend for new (and not-new) collectors are: {Title (Year) [Language] Directed by _ } Black Narcisuss (1947) [English] Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger Le Samouraï (1967) [French] Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville Persona (1965) [Swedish] Directed by Ingmar Bergman Vampyr (1932) [German] Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and my favorite film Purple Noon (Plein Soleil) (1960) [French] Directed by René Clément Honestly I could name so many but I'm limiting myself to just these five. You can also buy Criterions on Amazon and Criterion's website. Even their website has them listed for a cheaper price- blu-rays at $32 and DVDs at $24 or $32. And you get loyalty points if you have an account. It's every dollar spent is one point; once you have 500 points you get a $50 gift certificate. And they have 24 hour flash sales on their site where the movies are 50% off- one is usually around February/March and then the second is usually in October.

[@ari5102]

My collection so far (not a lot): Midnight Cowboy Mulholland Drive Easy Rider The Silence Of The Lambs Montrey Pop Festival 1967

[@maplestreetmovies]

Ari hey that’s good!

[@ari5102]

@@maplestreetmovies thanks

[@user-ke5tw3vo3v]

I collect Criterions released in the UK because for me is easier and cheaper to get them. I hope they release titles like The Lady Vanishes, Le Samourai, Notorious, All that jazz, The ice storm, High and low...

[@maplestreetmovies]

I didn't realize you don't get all the releases, I'm sorry!

[@user-ke5tw3vo3v]

@@maplestreetmovies The only good thing about it is that they cost around 18 pounds each criterion, a really good price

[@postrocksucks5205]

yea getting Criterion in the UK has its pros and cons. We don’t get all the movies but they are far cheaper. HMV choose around 3 films that they sell for £10 for a couple weeks

[@doydivision3984]

I recommend Polyester, directed by John Waters! Great video man. 👍

[@donotseemecricket]

As far as foreign/silent/german expressionist films go, certainly a Fritz Lang film should be in the collection. "Metropolis", "M", "Ministry of Fear" are all good ones to own, especially if you like film noir and Hitchcock.

[@maplestreetmovies]

I bought Ministry of Fear after filming this video! And then I've started M, but never finished it, really want to though! Didn't care for Metropolis but it's been YEARS since I've seen it, so I should give it another try!

[@donotseemecricket]

@@maplestreetmovies M was one of the first movies I watched when learning German. It's a bit of a slow burn, but with patience and sucessive viewings, it does grow, least for me it did. Haunting film. Another style of film I would suggest, especially if you enjoy Japanese samurai films, are Chinese/Hong Kong/Taiwanese wuxia films. Wuxia is a genre of Chinese literature. Wuxia are simmilar to samurai in that they have a code. Typical wuxia (武侠, or knight-errant, wandering knight) stories have a swordsman who doesn't belong to any particular group but fights to protect those in need for the greater good. Aspects of samurai films made their way into wuxia films too which you will notice. The two notable ones on the Criterion Collection are Dragon Inn (龙门客栈） and A Touch of Zen (侠女）。Both are excellent. Dragon Inn is almost like a western with the lone warrior coming into an inn taken over by corrupt officials to protect framed innocents. A Touch of Zen really takes wuxia films in a wholey different direction, and the cinnemetography is more akin to Kubrick or Tarkovsky with it's wide slow panning shots. It's a 3 hour masterpiece that was clearly an influence for films like Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon.

[@maplestreetmovies]

donotseemecricket that is super cool! I didn’t even know about that genre of film until you mentioned it! And I really need to finish M!

[@donotseemecricket]

@@maplestreetmovies yeah, wuxia has actually played a big influence on a lot of western fiction as well, such as the matrix, as well as characters like batman and doctor strange. dragon ball is also heavily based on wuxia, and the famous chinese novel journey to the west, where many elements of wuxia stem from.

[@gurutattoo75]

I would say for those who are new to collecting Criterions, to pick up a Powell and Pressburger title. Some of the best technicolor work, as well as restorations with The Red Shoes, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, Black Narcissus, and A Matter of Life and Death. My must-see Criterion film would be Come and See. In my opinion, it is the greatest war film of all time.

[@zachtilma50]

Nathan open that Seven Samurai blu ray you hack

[@maplestreetmovies]

Zach Tilma lol I’ve seen it, just gotta open it 😂

[@JH-jh8ms]

My criterion Blu-rays include 12 Angry Men, Seven Samurai, Rashomon, The Seventh Seal, and Shoah. I wish that Criterion would release 4K Blu-rays. That would be amazing.

[@maplestreetmovies]

Joshua Holloway great collection!!

[@TheSympathy11]

I’m proud of the fact 12 Angry Men is in the Collection. One of my top three favorite movies of all time.

[@sofo227]

I am thinking of starting a collection myself. But I have some doubts whether it is worth buying actual discs rather than digital versions. Any recommendations?

[@maplestreetmovies]

Sofo Tsikoridze this is a great question! I treat Criterions as treasures. They’re the only physical media I still buy. I personally love the booklets they come with. Each booklet has a film essay and behind the scenes info in it. Ultimately it’s up to you. For anything else I’d recommend digital, but for Criterions, I love the physical media.

[@lucasdillin2045]

I gotz Fantastic Mr Fox and The Silence of the Lambs on Criterion. I’m defs gonna get Election.

[@maplestreetmovies]

Election is so good!

[@JB-ou6fl]

These are the Criterion titles I either own or want to buy that were not mentioned on the video. 1) The Passion of Joan of Arc, 2) A Night to Remember, 3) The Lady Vanishes, 4) Silence of the Lambs, 5) The Game, 6) Rebecca, 7) Sisters, 8) The Princess Bride, 9) The Uninvited, 10) Following. I love Criterion's special features especially those exclusive to Criterion.

[@maplestreetmovies]

JB24 awesome list! I’ve been wanting to see The Passion of Joan Arc for a long time! Same with A night to remember. I haven’t seen the game or sisters, but everything else you mentioned are good watches!

[@JB-ou6fl]

@@maplestreetmovies I haven't watched my copy of Sisters yet but it looked interesting when I did my research prior to buying. I recently watched The Game. If you're a fan of movies with suspense and lots of twists, you'll enjoy that movie in my opinion.

[@maplestreetmovies]

JB24 awesome, thanks!!

[@nathanmartinez5241]

You Should Look into a face in the crowd, it stars Andy Griffith

[@maplestreetmovies]

Nathan Martinez I’ve heard some great things about that one!

[@happystickman7255]

My Collection so Far: -The Silence of the Lambs -12 Angry Men -Fantastic Mr. Fox -The Breakfast Club -Parasite

[@maplestreetmovies]

Wow that’s an amazing collection!

[@nmlindseylou]

Can any movie become a criterion so long as it’s a masterpiece of a film? Also is “It’s a Wonderful Life” a criterion?

[@maplestreetmovies]

Not any movie, they're pretty strict on what gets the transfer and what doesn't. It's usually an obscure film that hasn't been released on DVD or Blu-Ray before. It's a Wonderful Life is not in the collection, but nearly everyone wants it in the collection!

[@nicholasacosta2647]

@@maplestreetmovies It's a Wonderful Life is overrated! :P

[@maplestreetmovies]

Nicholas Acosta say it when you’ve seen it 😂

[@JH-jh8ms]

From their website: "We try not to be restrictive or snobby about what kinds of films are appropriate. An auteur classic, a Hollywood blockbuster, and an independent B horror film all have to be taken on their own terms. All we ask is that each film in the collection be an exemplary film of its kind. Of course, we can’t just pick movies and put them out. The process of getting the rights to release a film can take years. Even if we want a film, we can’t work on it unless the film’s owners grant us the rights to do so." Also, not all their films are obscure, Armageddon and The Rock are in the collection!

[@maplestreetmovies]

Joshua Holloway great quote! And I didn’t say all of them are obscure 🤣 just said they usually are 👍

[@brianbriody8667]

The umbrellas of cherbourg is one of the most beatiful and heart breaking musicals ever a mist own. Also hoop dreams and belle de jour a great film. Got to also shout out to funny games. I love criterion i could make an endless list

[@maplestreetmovies]

you and I both ;)

[@jacobmartin7481]

Own a few Criterion, but I don't buy them often because of how expensive they are. I've enjoyed all the movies I've brought from them, so I should probably deeper into the discount sales more often. Criterions I own: -12 Angry Men -A Hard Day's Night -Godzilla 1954 -Modern Times -Limelight -The Seventh Seal -The Passion of Joan of Arc -The Hidden Fortress

[@maplestreetmovies]

Jacob Martin really interested in Limelight, how do you feel about that one?

[@jacobmartin7481]

Only saw it once, it's one of Charlie Chaplin's later films where he talks and he reflects upon his past fame. A little more serious than his other films but I still enjoyed it.

[@StonefieldJim4]

So glad you like Wages of Fear. Masterpiece.

[@maplestreetmovies]

James Williams I’ve really been wanting to re-watch it recently because it’s been on my mind a lot!

[@Bigal1982]

Fantastic video Nathan 👍🏻

[@maplestreetmovies]

BigAL1982 thank you so much! 😁

[@petersonj198]

I agree with just about everything you said except I am not a fan of blind buying. Also I would swap Paths of Glory out with Dr. Strange Love. Great video!

[@maplestreetmovies]

Justin Peterson fair enough! Thank you so much!!

[@marioarcadia3611]

I know I'm late to the party, but here are my two cents: 1) Hidden fortress. 2) A federico fellini film (or the whole box set). 3) Speaking of box sets, the Bruce Lee collection. 4) pan's labyrinth. 5) The others. 6) Samurai movie(s) from a director other than kurosawa. 7) A Martin scorcerse film. 8) a western: 3/10 to Yuma, red river, the gunslinger, 40 guns, stagecoach. 9) etc, etc

[@jamesgarrison7397]

In my collection of Criterion Collection movies I have: Seven Samurai, The Silence of the Lambs, Robocop (DVD) #23, Time Bandits, Lord of the Flies, The Blob, Rebecca, Godzilla, Dazed and Confused, Stagecoach, It Happened One Night, The Game, 12 Angry Men, Solaris, On the Waterfront, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, Moonrise Kingdom, The Thin Red Line, Gilda, The New World, Boyhood, Night of the Living Dead, The Princess Bride, In the Heat of the Night, THe Graduate, Dr. Strangelove: ..., Watership Down, Rosemary's Baby, The Breakfast Club, and Some Like it Hot. I would recommend all these titles, they are all excellent movies and most are very rewatchable.

[@maplestreetmovies]

James Garrison awesome collection! I love so many of those movies!!

[@bradenbagley6147]

I recommend “The Vanishing” (1988). It’s an amazing thriller with a deeply unsettling ending. Great direction and acting as well.

[@maplestreetmovies]

Braden Bagley I’ve seen that movie since this video and yes I totally agree, that ending is super disturbing!!

[@fruitarian]

You could always tell people how you make enough money to afford to build a collection from Criterion. How much do you spend per year? It's amazing that people make recommendations and leave money out of the discussion.

[@austinwilliams8635]

Great video 👍

[@maplestreetmovies]

Thank you!

[@xtradelite903]

I emailed Criterion to ask if they could restore “Last Exit to Brooklyn.” Based on the book by Hubert Selby, Jr. that was banned in Italy, and in an obscenity trial in the U.K. Criterion responded and told me they would speak to other staff members at a meeting. Hopefully it happens!

[@maplestreetmovies]

That's super cool! I have requested movies before and I have never even gotten a response, so it looks like you're going in the right direction!

[@johnnychrist5605]

Scooby-Doo should be in the criterion collection

[@maplestreetmovies]

Glad someone else finally agrees

[@thomasneufeld2035]

Johnny Christ scooby doo 2 is way better

[@blurayscollectionandmore6276]

Dazed and confused You need it

[@alanescareno9748]

They Need to Put “Hard Boiled” on Blu Ray.

[@lowfrequencyfilms]

How are you going to recommend a movie if you haven’t watched it such as her Hitchcock films

[@maplestreetmovies]

LowFrequency I’m just recommending any Hitchcock film. I just didn’t own any at the time of filming this other than the boxed set and The Lodger. For what it’s worth, I’ve since seen those movies!

[@lili721]

Anything by Lars Von Trier

[@openthepodbaydoorshal7806]

Im a beginner In order of purchase- Pan's labyrinth Brazil Solaris 12 Angry Men A Marriage Story Stalker The Irishman

[@maplestreetmovies]

Can't go wrong with those!

[@zoso382]

Recomendations : Black Orpheus (1959) Truly a magical film. Purple Noon (1960) Excellent European Thriller. The Emigrants (1971) / The New Land (1972) A realistic look at the pursuit of the American dream. Real movie lovers MUST see this!

[@maplestreetmovies]

Haven't seen any of those, thank you!! Also if you're looking for another Magical film, check out the French Beauty and the Beast!

[@zoso382]

@@maplestreetmovies I saw it already. Excellent movie.

[@haydenkerr4715]

When ever someone asks my about criterion i all ways recommend. Mishima life in four chapters or the trilogy of life by pier Paolo pasolini.

[@maplestreetmovies]

Interested in those titles!

[@haydenkerr4715]

@@maplestreetmovies I can't recommend them enough but mishima life in four chapters is an easier watch so I would go for that :)

[@carterburkhart4336]

Battle of Algiers is a thrilling political film that can be a good introduction into late 60s political films and Italian Neorealism

[@superninjapirate19]

I would assume anyone actively seeking out criterion collection films would know exactly what to buy lol not only are they cinephiles but also still in the physical media world. Seems silly to be like but seventh samurai and the seventh seal like these people have never heard of them before

[@jasonleetaiwan]

I got The Piano last year. Didn’t like it much. It was beautiful but wasn’t interested in the story or characters. Oh well, probably won’t watch it for a long time.

[@maplestreetmovies]

I usually just sell the Criterions I don’t care for 🤣

[@MrKvane77]

Being There, I Daniel Blake, the Great Dictator, Pans Labyrinth

[@ethanhughes7462]

We need some Yorgos Lanthimos films in criterion

[@ktee1403]

Fellini

[@gillster3744]

Monty Python’s Life Of Brian 61,

[@chr1504]

Tampopo

[@dougsworld7533]

I recommend going online and watching them for free .... instead of paying $30 for a film you are probably not going to watch again for 10 - 20 years . LOL

[@DETH_BY_NUTZ]

With Criterion, watching is only half of the fun.