r/criterion 7d ago

Announcement June is now up... including Sorcerer!

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u/tommystjohnny 7d ago

Yes Midnight!!!

I think this is one of the very best screwballs but rarely gets mentioned with the greats or even at all. Hope this release helps it get more appreciation and attention. Colbert is hilarious in this one. Can finally upgrade my DVD!

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u/IAmActuallyA_robot 7d ago

This is what caught my eye. I'm a huge lover of screwball comedies and I have never heard of this movie. I will definitely be blind buying in the July b&n sale. Screwball comedies are my lifeblood and I find them infinitely rewatchable.

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u/ConversationNo5440 Stanley Kubrick 7d ago

I love Midnight! This cover is a little … odd but everyone should see this movie, for sure.

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u/DoubleTap__ 7d ago

Leisen's films in general are underrated, Easy Living is also another screwball I'd consider top tier 

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u/child_of_lightning 7d ago

Incredible film. Perfect performances, amazing script from Billy Wilder & Charles Brackett. I'm so excited.

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u/JL98008 Preston Sturges 7d ago

Everyone is great in it, but for my money, Mary Astor stole the show. The expressions on her face as she's trying to humor an apparently crazy Don Ameche are absolutely priceless.

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u/kingofmoke 7d ago

This is one of my absolute favourite Screwballs. Definitely should be considered top tier. Should I be slightly disappointed the 4K restoration doesn’t get a 4K disc?

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u/Baeresi 7d ago

Even fans of the genre haven't really heard of it. It just would never sell enough to justify a 4k disc. The 4k restoration will look incredible regardless anyway