Criterion spine #1 was the French classic "Grand Illusion" (1937), about a special bond between a WWI captive and his captor. When the DVD went out of print, Criterion warned that it might be gone for good. Sure enough, it never came back. Studio Canal currently has the rights, and is not about to let it go because the film is an all-time classic.

@EmmaRuth13

8 күн бұрын

added it to my watchlist 🫡 thank u for this info.

I love your excitement for classic films. I am as well, and it's rare to find. Great collection!

@EmmaRuth13

2 күн бұрын

I rly do love older movies. I’m always in the mood to watch one. that’s so great, if you have any recommendations i’ll happily take them! and thank you 🥰

@betterversionn

Күн бұрын

@@EmmaRuth13 I am the exact same way, I just love 1920s-1960s movies, there's just something magical about them. Okay, looking at you criterion collection (which is amazing, by the way, I don't think you need any suggestions since you're already picking them so well), these are the top 5 I would recommend: - Anatomy of Murder (1959; Criterion) - amazing courtroom drama starting James Stewart - For Me and My Gal (1942; Warner Archive) - Maybe my favorite Judy Garland film, and co-stars Gene Kelly in his first screen role. I'm not the biggest musical fan, but I just love this one. - Gaslight (1944; Warner Archive) - one of the best film noirs, although, there really are so many great ones - The Sea Hawk (1940; Warner Archive) Errol Flynn and Olivia DeHavilland in what is my favorite adventure/swashbucker. It's daring, it's exciting, it's romantic, it's everything in one. - Sudden Fear (1952; Cohen Film, distributed by Kino Lorber) - Often times, people credit Mildred Pierce as being Joan Crawford's greatest performance. I disagree, I think it's this one. This film is full of suspense, and if you like a good thriller/noir, which it looks like you do, this one is perfect! - Sunset Boulevard (1950; studio release) - I'm assuming you've seen this one, and if you haven't, this is the one that should be your very next watch. Hand's down, this one. - Notorious (1946; Criterion) - Easily my favorite 2nd tier Hitchocock, and it stars Cary Grant, Ingred Bergman, and Claude Rains. - Diabolique (1955; Criterion) Awesome French thriller/noir. If you like Hitchcock, you'll love this one. - The Baker's Wife (1938; Criterion) - This 1930s French film is the definition of charming. The writing, story, and performances are all unique, and like nothing I've seen. This is a total hidden gem in the Collection that is rarely discussed. - Sansho the Bailiff (1954; Criterion) - Wanted to recommend a Japanese film since you have a few, and this one is my favorite NON-Kurosawa in the collection. This one is powerful and just overall fantastic. Okay, that was more than 5. sorry!!

I feel like you would enjoy Scorsese’s After Hours. I’d recommend picking that one up

@EmmaRuth13

5 күн бұрын

after hours is rly fun. i’m waiting for the criterion release of king of comedy tho 🙏🏻🙏🏻

That intro!!! 😍💖 Love your collection. It inspired me to add some of your faves to my watchlist

@EmmaRuth13

Ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

Great collection! Here’s my modest one 😊 Blood Simple Blue Velvet Bound Cure Fantastic Planet Funny Games Ghost World House Lady Snowblood Memories of Murder Mulholland Drive Naked Lunch Paris Texas The Piano Teacher Secret Sunshine Seven Samurai Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down Trainspotting Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me Videodrome Y Tu Mama Tambien

@EmmaRuth13

8 күн бұрын

waittt I need to get fire walk with me. I feel like I never see it online haha. this is a great list!

So happy I stumbled upon your channel! Awesome collection of films.

@EmmaRuth13

24 күн бұрын

yay i’m happy too!! 🥰 thank you!

Such a great collection! Mike and I both watched this together and already have some to add to our criterion collection!

@EmmaRuth13

Ай бұрын

that’s so great!! which ones do you wanna grab?

beautiful collection and presentation ! thx

@EmmaRuth13

12 күн бұрын

thank you!!

Tree of life is the most beautiful shot film you should watch it ASAP

Awesome collection! I have a criterion suggestion, 'Daisies' by, Vera Chytilova. It's a Czechoslovakia film from 1966. It's about two really goofy girls you can't help but like. I watched it years ago & it's never left my head.

@EmmaRuth13

Ай бұрын

YES! I loooove that movie!! I need to add it to my collection. i’m so glad you like it too!

Thanks for sharing the collection with us Emma. Great collection! I’ll have to pick up Destry Rides Again from your strong comments. Based on your taste I would recommend Arsenic and Old Lace and Cure. Would love a copy of Umbrellas give that it was a huge inspiration behind La La Land. Not sure how that would work.. Nonetheless more Criterion content is always great! Take care.

@EmmaRuth13

Ай бұрын

thanks so much!! yes, you will love destry rides again it’s amazing. and omg I loved cure and want to rewatch it. and arsenic and old lace is so funny I catch myself thinking about it and laughing at random times.

@fv5681

Ай бұрын

No problem. Glad you liked tbe two movies I mentioned.

nice retro collection console too !

@EmmaRuth13

12 күн бұрын

I need to get some N64 games asap. it’s my fav from when I was a kid.

Nice collection. Some of those box sets are super expensive though. But i did buy the Zatoichi box set and the Olympic films box set, both of which have lots of films (15-20+) inside.

@EmmaRuth13

8 күн бұрын

oh wow i’ve seen that one! how much of it have you watched?

aww, your cat's helping with the Criterion organization and showcase :) 5:11 those are digipack releases which come in slip cases. and then slip covers are the cardstock slips that go over a case (and are typically limited to initial print runs of regular/non-boutique releases). Rebecca is one of my favorite books! I hope you like it the Rosemary's Baby 4K is just a studio release. it's OOP from Criterion :( I think you should check out: The Others, Holiday, The Awful Truth, Valley of the Dolls, Design for Living, and A Room With A View.

@EmmaRuth13

15 күн бұрын

I know they are so adorable lol. omg thank you so much for this info! what is OOP? and ! thank you sm for the recommendations I need them!

@BaileeWalsh

15 күн бұрын

@EmmaRuth13 OOP is out of print. Titles go out of print when a label no longer has the rights and licensing to produce and sell them (, typically particular to a region). Paramount took back the rights to Rosemary's Baby, so Criterion's edition is OOP now, no longer being produced or sold through the company. OOP is also used for releases that have/had limited print runs to note their lack of availability. But that applies to other labels; Criterion doesn't do limited runs /editions unless they alter packaging or upgrade titles.

@EmmaRuth13

15 күн бұрын

I had no idea!! i’m so glad I purchased it when I did. thank you for explaining it to me.

@robinsonsanti135

15 күн бұрын

@Emmaruth13 i highly recommend the Rosemary Baby 4K that Paramount released.

I was wondering as well Emma. I've never seen any Agnes Varda films at all, but I keep hearing amazing stuff about her work. Is there any particular film of hers that you'd recommend that I watch first? Thanks.

@EmmaRuth13

17 күн бұрын

she’s amazing. “cleo from 5 to 7” is her most popular, it’s the one I started with years ago before I even knew much about agnes varda. but I think her best work is “one sings, the other doesn’t”. once you watch one, or a few, you must watch her documentaries on herself (and others): faces places, the beaches of agnes, and finally, varda by agnes (her final film).

Emma, are you taking advantage of any of the Barnes & Nobles Criterion sale this month? 50% off, might find some cool stuff. There is a Cary Grant film that I want on Criterion called "Arsenic and Old Lace", but this month is awesome for various Criterion finds.

@EmmaRuth13

17 күн бұрын

I actually participated in the sale the CC had a month or so ago! i’m not sure if it was thru barnes or not. but that haul (plus a lot more physical media) will be up tomorrow! and YES I need to own that one it’s so funny🥰

George Lucas was inspired by the hidden fortress for Star Wars

@EmmaRuth13

8 күн бұрын

okay that’s nice to know. i’m more interested in seeing it now.

you don't know we got it

Digipack

ngl you’re kinda cute 👀

@EmmaRuth13

Ай бұрын

oh! thank you so much 🫦

@EddyYDG

Ай бұрын

@@EmmaRuth13LMAO the edit at 7:46 is amazing