Reaction to Criterion Collection Announcements for July 2024

The Criterion Collection announced some new film titles on 4K UHD & Blu-ray. These are my initial thoughts.
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[@ElliotCoen]

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[@deafcrocodile]

RISKY BUSINESS is a terrific film. A surreal edgy comedy with an absolutely killer soundtrack by Tangerine Dream. I can't wait for this one.

[@deafcrocodile]

LE SAMOURAI is a film I've been wanting to see for a long while. I'll likely pick this one up too.

[@deafcrocodile]

I love most Sam Peckinpah films. I really should see this on.

[@deafcrocodile]

FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE was on our radar, but rights were not available. Now we know why. LOL.

[@ElliotCoen]

Oh man, I’d have loved to see your label get that one! Plenty of good stuff still to come though

[@deafcrocodile]

@@ElliotCoen of for sure. We're already digging into some more titles since we just spoke. Lots of exciting things coming.

[@hunterwilliams4250]

I believe Farewell my Concubine is Criterion's first Mainland China release. I hope they consider releasing more from early Zhang Yimou and even more from Chen Kaige (director of Farewell my Concubine) such as long unseen Yellow Earth.

[@Victor-em3nu]

I love more Peckinpah movies in the Criterion Collection!

[@Armandthevampire]

For anyone complaining about movies like Risky Business getting a Criterion release, remember Armageddon is in there.... Great releases in July.

[@ElliotCoen]

Also, I’d happily see an Armageddon 4K UHD come to the collection! The snobs would be manic

[@Armandthevampire]

@@ElliotCoen Right. If only to keep the snob’s quiet. I really don’t care that they release something more popular. Especially if it keeps the company afloat. Elitist thinking is something I can’t understand the reasoning behind. That being said, I don’t like Armageddon. But so what. Surprise surprise, they don’t release that cater to just my likes. No one force anyone to buy what they don’t like.

[@philipmarinello8802]

Would legit love a 4K of The Rock and wouldn’t be mad if Chasing Amy got an upgrade as well.

[@chrisjfox8715]

Yep. It's all about balance

[@augustomontes8202]

@@Armandthevampire While where are at it, I'd love for them to release the films of Tony Scott. The Last Boy Scout would be GRAND!

[@NEMIHEMERA]

Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid, Le Samurai, and Farewell my Concubine are all coming straight to my collection.

[@doublea761]

Got the chance to see Perfect Days in theaters last month and I'm still thinking about it. A genuinely emotional experience that I'm glad is getting a 4k release.

[@LinouGertz]

Agree, this Criterion announcement was insane! So many great releases, actually first in a long time where I want to get all of them! It was a long time since that happened! And even if I'm a bit surprised over Risky Business being added I like that they add more widely popular films and not only the smallest and rarest films (and as you mention, such films can get a boost from new Criterion fans being dragged in by more popular films like this and lets say... Thelma & Louise) even if those are the main focus/mission from Criterion.

[@modestyblaise4167]

Great news. Risky Business is being released in 4K on Criterion in the U.K. I’m with you on this Elliot, people who think it doesn’t fit on Criterion are just art house snobs in my opinion.

[@Franco-hq9cz]

Pat Garrett….FINALLY! 😃🙏🏼

[@MuckMan_Movies]

I'm super excited to finally upgrade my DVD of Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid. You're gonna love it Elliott. It's one of the best westerns of all time

[@ElliotCoen]

Crazy that it never got a Blu-ray!

[@tysonmindham2986]

Dude I was shaking when I saw this. One of my favorite movies of all time. And in 4K!!!!!!

[@chrisjfox8715]

Looks appealing but why's that one in particular more expensive?

[@ElliotCoen]

@@chrisjfox8715the set includes more discs because of the different cuts available

[@ShanghaiRooster]

Yes, me too. Hope this one will get a UK release.

[@ToniNYY]

July can’t get here any faster. This month is absolutely stacked! 😮

[@ElliotCoen]

And it’s B&N sale time 🚨

[@deckofcards87]

An unusually smart 80s "coming-of-age" comedy that was stylistically different for the time, and very atmospheric.

[@mariogiresi6792]

It completely captures that 1980s feel and look.

[@Celestialrob]

Hi Elliot, thanks for this. What a month! I will likely get them all. Perfect Days was my favorite film of 2023 and is a must see if you love Wenders or Ozu. Joyous times for us film lovers.

[@frankgetz6743]

Brickman has stated that he used Bertolucci's The Conformist as inspiration for Risky Business & it definitely shows. Must say I'm pretty excited at July titles

[@marksmoviemenu1290]

Damn you Criterion! I’ve already made my list for the July sale, now I have to buy three more! I’ve been dying for 4K versions of Le Samurai, Farewell My Concubine, and Risky Business. I just didn’t think they’d all come at the same time. Oh well, I guess I still have enough time to get a part-time job so can make some extra money to get them.

[@Axel-MFDOOM]

Now that we have Tom Cruise in the collection. Does that mean, we could potentially, hopefully, get Eyes Wide Shut this year?

[@brunomachado7279]

And Magnolia

[@Dan89201]

Incruiseable

[@ColbyTalksMovies]

Will be picking them all up this sale

[@ElliotCoen]

I sincerely hope I will be joining you in that regard!

[@darrenbailey8957]

Be a def purchase this for sure. Will look great in 4K. All we need now is straw Dogs which is a classic and deserves a decent transfer to 4K. 👍

[@KirkRedgate]

I think Risky Business is worthy of a Criterion release. I’m definitely importing it.

[@steven2640]

I'm wondering if the bluray included with the Le Samourai 4K will be identical to the bluray available now. Also, I really like the new artwork, but I also really like the old one as well. They won't do it but this is why they should do reversible artwork.

[@u77750]

Thank Elliot. I am so excited about Pat Garrett and Billy the KId! I can finally get rid of my ancient DVD.

[@TheVid54]

I just purchased a streaming file in HD of the Turner Classics Anniversary cut (116 min.) of PAT GARRETT AND BILLY THE KID for 5 bucks here in the US. It looked surprisingly good, so I expect the Criterion release will be exceptional with it's fully-packed set of extras and the other cuts. I saw this in the theater when I was in high school and the audience consensus was basically that bad Peckinpah is better than none. Watching all three cuts in retrospect will be interesting and the "Passion and Poetry" documentary and commentaries will be probably worth the price of admission on their own.

[@domdombear]

I only heard about Le Samouraï recently with the 4k restoration in theatres was announced. So I'm glad to see it coming to disc. The wife does love a good noir. Hopefully a UK release as well at some point.

[@thomcook8570]

Please, PLEASE, Criterion release a 4K blu-ray of Peckinpah's masterpiece: THE WILD BUNCH (!!!)

[@NmDPlm31]

Rebecca DeMornay in 4K? Yes please! All of the 4K options are of interest for me.

[@AuteurCinema]

What an incredible month ! Cannot wait for Farewell My Concubine and Perfect Days ☺️

[@brunomachado7279]

A Brazilian classic in the Criterion, I never thought I would see this. Glauber Rocha's "Deus e o diabo na Terra do Sol". (God and devil in sunland).

[@philipmarinello8802]

Pumped for Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid and might check out that Radiance edition of Black God, White Devil. They’ve really shot up on my radar and I want to support what they’re doing.

[@villane7427]

Just sad how few of those will likely make it to the UK. Well in this case it's not so bad as we might get a Perfect Days UHD from Mubi and already have Black God White Devil. But I definitely hope Le Samourai is upgraded in the UK as well, I just finally watched the previous Criterion disc in anticipation of this announcement and the hope to upgrade. I am not planning to go region free either, there are so many movies out there that I won't anyway be able to watch everything and I'm ok with letting the market restrictions make the decision for me in what I'm going to miss *. There will be other ways to watch some of those movies. * I just need one of the UK companies to release The Slumber Party Massacre (1980s one) and its sequel.

[@letstalkcriterion]

I think this is a good month I agree with you on Risky Business it will sell like hotcakes and in July it’s half price sale month. Perfect Days hits Mubi here in the UK soon as well, Pat Garrett is great news, Amazon US may drop the price during July.

[@JoshHarrisPhotography]

Risky Business is a legit great movie. Easily one of the best of the ‘80s. Great mood, driven by the legendary Tangerine Dream score.

[@mariogiresi6792]

Some very good titles, but to be honest I’m still waiting for certain Criterion films that were released on laserdisc and DVD in the 1980s and 90s but not yet on Blu ray. King Kong, Jason and the Argonauts, Zulu, and Equinox. If they were recently released my apologies.

[@osgrov]

Wow, crazy month! I want them all, so it's going to be expensive.. Particularly 'Farewell my Concubine' is an instant buy for me. Such a beautiful film with stunning performances. Not to mention the old BFI disc is rather poor, so a 4K upgrade is very, very welcome indeed. Also, that Peckinpah film is a must-buy. Like you I've never seen it so it'll be a deluxe treat! :D

[@MrKahlerHahn]

It‘s the Fast times at ridgemont high discussion all over again.

[@u77750]

I wish that Criterion could get a hold of the BIg Red One!

[@ADAM_F-89]

A few good men was announced way back in the day as spine 181 on laserdisc. Which would have been his 1st criterion film but it never happened. it always bugged the hell out my dad lol its used to happen a lot on laserdisc things would be announced but never release

[@WPorta1969]

Cool, looks like I’ll at least be picking up Dogfight and Risky Business during the July Barnes & Noble Criterion sale.

[@2Majesties]

Risky Business is one of the most brilliant directorial debuts of all time. Great choice.

[@TheVid54]

...and it's arguably the seminal film of the 80's.

[@2Majesties]

@@TheVid54 So true. So solid and technically assured and well made. It still amazes me.

[@1977Suspiria]

It's another very strong month of announcements. I've been very happy with the first few months of 2024 announcements from Criterion, I didn't love the first few months of 2023 as much as this year.

[@ElliotCoen]

Big question - will you be changing your profile pic with the new artwork?

[@1977Suspiria]

@@ElliotCoen Haha. Doubt it. One of the big reasons I chose it is because it fits the circle so well. Can't see the new image having the same effect.

[@sehajbirnarula7639]

Risky business is Tom's first criterion movie. After this news, I really want criterion to do an eyes wide shut edition because criterion might give us some more special features considering it is Stanley Kubrick's last movie.

[@postmodernrecycler]

I'd really like to move on from the crusty Warner's release of Eyes Wide Shut, but they seem to have a tight hold on Kubrick properties.

[@steven2640]

Eyes Wide Shut is a woefully underrated film.

[@sehajbirnarula7639]

@@postmodernrecycler I agree. But kino lorber has released some of Kubrick's movies so hopeful for WB just licensing it to criterion. 🤞

[@sehajbirnarula7639]

@@steven2640 it's really well made.

[@duncansamways1363]

I’m in New York July 1, but leave that night. Pat Garret is out July 2 DOH!!

[@michaelcoy311]

You haven't seen Pat Garrett? You are in for a treat.

[@heartofcinema3454]

Perfect days is amazing! Although I have pre ordered the mubi release, so i am not sure what i will do. I would prefer the criterion release.

[@Prettorian]

Can't wait to add Perfect Days to my collection!...One of the best movies of the last 2 years

[@chrisjfox8715]

I was hoping that Twin Peaks box set was going to make its way into this late

[@astralpurrjection5931]

That huge Wim Wenders boxset 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SuperGrumpyDaddy]

Been waiting for Pat Garrett for decades, was hoping that Arrow or Indicator would be releasing it. Find Criterion are too expensive, but will probably get this if I can (do you know if there will be a UK release? Shame that the Turner Preview version isn’t on this release, as that is by far my favourite cut of this classic movie.

[@rsienicki]

"Perfect Days" is a perfect Criterion movie. 5/5 from me and if they release it in Region B, and gosh I do hope they will do that, it will be instant pre-order.

[@TheAlexZorba]

Agree its their best month in a while and in time for July sale. I will make the rare Criterion blu upgrade to 4k with Le Samourai. Risky Business I enjoyed the cinema especially as I was their age at the time. Perfect Days sounds like the perfect blind buy. The rest I will get eventually.

[@URBONED]

We have Fast Times at Ridgemont High and The Breakfast Club, I don't think Risky Business is that far off

[@luissegovia8205]

Rodney dangerfield's back to school ...next on criterion collection!!!!

[@ipatsa]

What about uk releases any news there?

[@hildamontes6146]

All are worth buying films. I aren't believe Farewell my Concubine hasn't made it to criterion long ago.

[@ElliotCoen]

It does seem like a great fit for them. I bet they were waiting for this modern restoration opportunity to come along

[@LennyNero2019]

I guess it's a good month by Criterion 'standards', because usually I don't like anything, but here I'm glad to get Risky Business! 😂

[@themtgdude486]

Risky Business is the biggest win.

[@m.dorado6966]

That's great sh!t coming out in July.

[@Onmysheet]

Le Samourai getting a new release is strange.

[@artirony410]

I hope this means more Chinese films. I'd definitely shell out the money if they did something like an "Essential Fifth Generation" or "Essential Sixth Generation" set

[@celluloidtherapy5003]

Why is Risky Business, alongside Kurosawa? Because Criterion, needs to make money. With each passing day, the people who adore “artsy” films, and the classics, dwindle just that much more. Risky Business, Thelma & Louise and other modern films, are appealing to an audience, who wouldn’t be counted amongst Criterion die-hards.

[@akajkyt]

Risky Business is kino my guy.

[@ElliotCoen]

Come on lol. You know what stops more people from adoring art films today? People saying they don’t belong for liking a popular film. I guarantee you that Risky Business being in the Criterion Collection will introduce many newcomers to classic/art cinema. And what exactly is a Criterion die hard?? Surely I am one!

[@vincentgallorespecter]

Risky Business is one of the most romantic and layered American films of the 1980s and much more deserving of the premium presentation than many of the indie films Criterion has been putting out over the last two years.

[@celluloidtherapy5003]

@@ElliotCoen I think what you might be missing, is the fact that GenZ, hasn’t grown up with film, in quite the same way that previous generations have. GenX,is *very* much enamored with films like Risky Business, and it *will* sell like gangbusters. I’m not sure that Criterion will see any significant increase in people curious about the collection. Kids consume entertainment in much different ways than what we have traditionally have had. I wish I could be more optimistic, but I just don’t see it.

[@Troy1g]

Convoy, if you love Sam Peckinpah, yes I know it’s been slammed critically. But I think it’s great the Kino Lorber, is loaded with the backstory and making its gold for Peckinpah fans. I am a little biased I was a thirteen year old actor at the time and read for a part. I did not get the part of the pimply faced teenage Dam, ah fate.

[@doctormorbuis]

Convoy was Peckinpah's biggest commercial hit. I kind of love it, especially the part where the Rubber Duck tells the TV reporter that "the purpose of the convoy is...to keep moving." I always imagine a guy sitting on a loading dock in San Diego wondering where the hell his freight is when it gets to that part.

[@xiaoli3379]

One of the best Chinese films of all time, finally gets a treat.

[@marksmovieroom]

If Armegeddon and The Rock can get a Criterion release, Risky Business can too. Hell, I'd love to see more iconic 80s films get the Criterion treatment.

[@themtgdude486]

Risky Business is much better than a lot of Criterion titles I’ve seen. Jellyfish Eyes comes to mind.

[@tysonmindham2986]

I could talk about Peckinpah movies all day.

[@Beetleejuicee]

Risky Business and Wim Wenders for me

[@kencarlson3545]

Risky Business ... Pat Garret & Billy Kid ... Le Samourai .... are DAY 1!!!

[@nobordersfilm]

PERFECT DAYS is a lovely film. For anyone who loves music, reading, film photography and exquisite public toilet design. It’s on par with Hamaguchi’s EVIL DOES NOT EXIST and Erice’s CLOSE YOUR EYES for the most pure cinematic experiences I’ve had this year.

[@krisorgan]

I get the feeling that criterion collection ain’t my cuppa tea.

[@ElliotCoen]

That’s fine. They won’t be for everyone

[@TheEternalOuroboros]

There are so many better films to release IMO. Also, when are UK releases coming!

[@ivancastillo6701]

I've only watched two movies. I watched Perfect Days at cinema and it was cool with very good moments but some times is heavy. I want this Bluray 😅. And the chinese movie but sincerely it was boring for me and very long to watch. I'm happy for people that enjoy this movie.

[@Beetleejuicee]

A lot of people would consider Risky Business as 1 of their greatest films of all time. Iconic movie like Dirty Dancing or something like that. Criterion collectors acting like they have prestige films only. Like every random film no one has ever seen is gold but iconic main stream movies are crap 🙄 give it a rest

[@bigmoviefreak]

It’s pronounced “Kai-Gur”. Not “Jur”. Not “cage”. No worries, just thought you might want to know. 😂

[@ElliotCoen]

One of those names I’d never heard said so I winged it. Thank you 🙏

[@aliciaklass]

🎉 sorry to say it guys. But who knows what the world will be like next July. But the fortune of the weak is really bleak and that is the sad truth.