Novembers releases present a monumental box set of the classic Zatoichi films. It is a 27-disc box set that contains 25 films that were based on the legendary "Blind Swordsman -- Zatocichi." The first film, The Tale of Zatoichi (1962) to Zatoichi's Conspirarcy (1973). I have never seen any of these films, but most of them are in the Criterion section on Hulu. Another interesting point is that with the November releases, the company is going away with releasing films on Blu-Ray and DVD individually. They will now be dual-format with the Blu-Ray and DVD in one package. At least the price on these are not doubling are anything.
The rest of the releases include Noah Baumbach's Frances Ha (2013), Charles Chaplin's romantic comedy masterpiece City Lights (1931) and an upgrade of Yasujiro Ozu's classic Tokyo Story (1953). I will be looking to purchase all of these three releases. I have seen the Chaplin and Ozu, and cannot wait to see Frances Ha. I am really excited to dive back into Tokyo Story. The film is elegantly shot, beautifully paced and the differences between the older parents and their two married children in the city. I did not fully appreciate it the first time I saw it and do not think I was ready for what I was watching. The images, writing, acting and directing were all mesmerizing and I cannot wait to see it again.
Release Date 11.26.2013 |
Release Date 11.12.2013 |
Release Date 11.12.2013
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Release Date 11.19.2013 |
Search out the Criterion Collection's website, criterion.com, for more information. It is a great place to get a new kind of education on film and film history. There are so many films in the collection and so many different genres, countries and directors to dig in to. Enjoy.
Nice write-up. I'm really excited for November's releases. FRANCES HA is one of my favorite films of 2013. And that Zatoichi set is incredible. Won't be able to afford it, of course, but awesome nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I am going to try and start watching some of the Zatoichi films on HULU soon. That is just an unbelievable set and super pricey. I can't wait see FRANCES HA. I missed it when it was in limited theaters.
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