We have some great titles to look forward to in November, but the biggest news for me is Criterion’s decision to release all future films in the dual Blu-ray/DVD format without a price increase. (All releases below are priced at $39.95 except for the box set.) This is very exciting for me, since I like to lend films to friends, some of whom do not own a Blu-ray player. Great move, Criterion - many thanks!
Frances Ha (2013) Noah Baumbach [1:26]
New to the collection
Spine #681
November 12, 2013
I know little about this very recent film other than its appearance on many critics’ Best of the Year lists. In black & white with most supplements in the form of conversations between filmmakers and other production personnel.
City Lights (1931) Charlie Chaplin [1:27]
New to the collection
Spine #680
November 12, 2013
(Currently streaming on Hulu Plus)
Perhaps Chaplin’s most beloved film, finally coming to Criterion with many supplemental features.
Tokyo Story (1953) Yasujiro Ozu [2:16]
Blu-ray upgrade
Spine #217
November 19, 2013
(Currently streaming on Hulu Plus)
A must-see (and probably must-own) classic from Ozu with a 2-hour documentary and a 40-minute tribute to Ozu.
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman (1962-1973)
New to the collection
Spine #679
November 26, 2013
(Some films currently streaming on Hulu Plus)
27 discs, $224.95
Wow.... I’m going to show my ignorance by stating that I have never seen any of the Zatoichi films, “the longest-running series in Japanese history,” says the Criterion page about this set chronicling the saga of the blind Japanese swordsman and his adventures in delivering justice on his travels.
I’m astounded that at $125 for 27 films (cheaper even than the now out-of-print Kurosawa box set of 25 films), this set is even available for both Blu-ray and DVD formats in the same box. That only comes to a little over $8 per movie.
That’s it for November. We’re almost certain to get Eraserhead in December (Isn't it everyone's favorite holiday movie?), so cross your fingers....
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