Posted by DH on 05/20/07 09:44

POD {Ò¿Ó} wrote:
> Just looking at a website that just deals in Criterion titles, and it
> took me back. I'm no big collector of their works, not being into many
> foreign or art house films, but I do have Silence of the Lambs, The
> Rock, Robocop and the Unbearable Likeness of Being. I very much still
> respect their work ethic. It's a pity they no longer get the rights to
> release DVDs of mainstream films, because while we have to thank them
> for how special editions are put together these days, most sets are now
> just pumping out the same bland stuff, and I think Criterion could again
> point the way in respect of feature ideas.
>
> Who cares for cast and crew "Talking head" interviews where they just
> kiss each other arses? When Silence of the Lambs actually has a
> commentary track from a real FBI agent, critiquing the accuracy of the
> film.
>
> I was always disappointed that they never got the rights to put Blade
> Runner onto DVD
>

hear hear !!

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