The Best Beauty and the Beast Film | Criterion Corner #1

In which Conner and I begin a new series discussing films that can be found in the Criterion Collection starting with Jean Cocteau's La Belle et la Bête from 1946.

[@ElliotCoen]

Hey guys. I really enjoyed the conversation. Looking forward to more!

[@ConnerNielsen6]

Oh, MY WORD! Elliot watched this?!?! I love your videos, man!

[@FilmsByColor]

Thanks so much for the kind words, man. Your channel is awesome. I'm incredibly jealous of your collection!

[@rorybarber5076]

Good pick for the first episode, it made for an interesting discussion.

[@spencernielsen392]

Great inaugural video for the series! Looking forward to more.

[@FilmsByColor]

Thanks Spencer! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@JohnHenrysaysHi]

Looking forward to this, DJ man!

[@BaileeWalsh]

I absolutely love Cocteau's style! If you liked this, you'll definitely like the Orphic trilogy. It doesn't quite measure up in terms of enchantment and fantastical elements, but it still comes out to some degree through the techniques and cinematography. And mirrors are a recurring element of his films.

[@FilmsByColor]

Awesome. Thanks for the recommendation. I’m definitely interested in checking those out soon.

[@JohnHenrysaysHi]

Thank you Conner for being responsible for making TheWelder my current favorite movie channel. Also the insight on the meta breaking the fourth wall with Rear Window. I also wasn't aware that Elephant Man was one of David Lynch's first movies. It's my favorite of his. By getting DJ hooked, I now want start watch older interpretations of movies such as Hunchback of Notre Dame. I never heard of this version of Beauty and the Beast and you sold me. Fantastic deep dive. Stoked for this channel, especially more top 10s. Specifically fictional characters. Since you asked for a suggestion, a Halloween Bud Abbott and Lou Costello movie would be sweet, but cover what excites you...but seriously excited for a top fictional character video...please. You guys rocked this!

[@ConnerNielsen6]

Thank you so much for the kind words, John Henry! Although, I can’t take responsibility for the channel, DJ built this all himself. Glad you liked the discussion! I should watch some Abbott & Costello this month

[@JohnHenrysaysHi]

@@ConnerNielsen6 Keep Crushing Conner!

[@FilmsByColor]

Thanks for the support as always, John! Yes, I highly recommend the 1939 version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame directed by William Dieterle. It's fantastic! I do want to talk about some Halloween related movies this month. I did just watch the Abbott and Costello Jack and the beanstalk last week, but I haven't seen a Halloween one yet. I'll have to try to squeeze one in this month.

[@JohnHenrysaysHi]

@@FilmsByColor Much obliged! I wrote it in my notes along with other movies you recommended. You watched Jack and the Beanstalk! What did you think of the I Fear Nothing song? I'm excited for anything but if you cover an Abbott and Costello Halloween movie, I'd love it!