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| + | '''The Criterion Collection''' is a privately held company that distributes authoritative versions of "important classic and contemporary films" on [[DVD]]. It was established in 1984 as a joint venture between [[Janus Films]] and the [[Voyager Company]]. | ||
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| + | ==Contributions to the Industry== | ||
| + | Criterion is credited with establishing the practice of [[letterboxing]] their films. Letterboxing, or [[widescreen]], is the presentation of films in their original aspect ratio from the large screen. Though some consumers dislike the "bars" that appear at the top and bottom of the typical letterboxed film, enthusiasts point out that the practice allows the director's entire shot to be seen. | ||
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| + | Criterion is also notable for their [[special editions]] of particular films they release. Beginning with the releases of [[King Kong]] and [[Blade Runner]], Criterion included what many today know as [[bonus features]]. These include commentaries by actors, directors and others involved with the project, and original material not presented in the film. | ||
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| + | Another critical feature of the Criterion Collection is their intent to restore older films using original prints. Examples of this restoration can be seen on several of the discs including [[The Passion of Joan of Arc]] and [[Gimme Shelter]]. | ||
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| + | ==Notable Films Released== | ||
| + | Many films released in the Criterion Collection are available nowhere else and have been lost to history. Some of the more salient include: | ||
| + | * [[Häxan]] Christensen, Benjamin Sweden 1922 | ||
| + | * [[The King of Kings]] [[Cecil B. DeMille]] USA 1927 | ||
| + | * [[Nanook of the North]]Flaherty, Robert UK 1922 | ||
| + | * [[Alexander Nevsky]] Eisenstein, Sergei Soviet Union 1938 | ||
| + | * [[Young Mr. Lincoln (film, 1939)]] [[John Ford]] USA 1939 | ||
| + | * [[Ikiru]] [[Akira Kurosawa]] Japan 1952 | ||
| + | * [[Salò]] [[Pasolini, Pier Paolo]] Italy 1975 | ||
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| + | ==Link== | ||
| + | The Criterion Collection [http://www.criterion.com/asp/] | ||
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| + | [[category:entertainment]] | ||
| + | [[category:movies]] | ||
Revision as of 17:24, June 17, 2010
The Criterion Collection is a privately held company that distributes authoritative versions of "important classic and contemporary films" on DVD. It was established in 1984 as a joint venture between Janus Films and the Voyager Company.
Contributions to the Industry
Criterion is credited with establishing the practice of letterboxing their films. Letterboxing, or widescreen, is the presentation of films in their original aspect ratio from the large screen. Though some consumers dislike the "bars" that appear at the top and bottom of the typical letterboxed film, enthusiasts point out that the practice allows the director's entire shot to be seen.
Criterion is also notable for their special editions of particular films they release. Beginning with the releases of King Kong and Blade Runner, Criterion included what many today know as bonus features. These include commentaries by actors, directors and others involved with the project, and original material not presented in the film.
Another critical feature of the Criterion Collection is their intent to restore older films using original prints. Examples of this restoration can be seen on several of the discs including The Passion of Joan of Arc and Gimme Shelter.
Notable Films Released
Many films released in the Criterion Collection are available nowhere else and have been lost to history. Some of the more salient include:
- Häxan Christensen, Benjamin Sweden 1922
- The King of Kings Cecil B. DeMille USA 1927
- Nanook of the NorthFlaherty, Robert UK 1922
- Alexander Nevsky Eisenstein, Sergei Soviet Union 1938
- Young Mr. Lincoln (film, 1939) John Ford USA 1939
- Ikiru Akira Kurosawa Japan 1952
- Salò Pasolini, Pier Paolo Italy 1975
Link
The Criterion Collection [1]