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Forgotten Criterions

by Drew Phillips

Created 07/07/12

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21 comments
★ 11

Those great films that have seemed to slip between the cracks from time to time. Some of these I'll bet even the most hard core Criterion fan has never seen or maybe even heard of. Check 'em out and tally in the comments below how many you've seen

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  • By Drew Phillips
    July 07, 2012
    05:09 PM

    I've seen 11/57
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  • By Narrator
    July 15, 2012
    09:51 AM

    9/57. I love Fishing with John and An Angel at My Table.
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    • By Narrator
      August 14, 2012
      10:16 AM

      Make that 11 now.

  • By Jonathan Rimorin
    July 16, 2012
    04:51 PM

    I've seen 31/57.
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  • By cinephile_12
    July 17, 2012
    05:59 PM

    I've seen 15/57 with a couple more of these in my sight...
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  • By Collection
    July 25, 2012
    10:28 PM

    17 as of this writing. Thanks for the reminder that there are more great films waiting to be discovered.
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  • By Sean
    July 26, 2012
    02:55 AM

    I've only seen Kanal none other then that still need to explore.
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  • By Gash
    July 29, 2012
    06:38 PM

    Great list! I've seen only 8 of these films. Antonio Gaudí is my favorite from this list, that film is absolutely majestic. I also have Maîtresse, Summertime, Nanook of the North, For All Mankind and Danton, but I haven't seen them yet. I wasn't aware Maîtresse was that rare.
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    • By Gash
      August 15, 2012
      03:01 AM

      Now I've seen 11. I recently saw Summertime, For All Mankind and W.C. Fields: Six Short Films. For All Mankind was particularly awesome.

  • By Craig J. Clark
    August 14, 2012
    09:55 AM

    I've seen 15 of these. And this list is a handy reminder that I've had Maîtresse on my radar for what seems like forever. Definitely time to bump that up to the front burner (if I may be permitted to mix my metaphors).
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  • By Kurt
    August 17, 2012
    08:29 AM

    I own 10 of these...love Kanal and Fishing with John and Insomnia....I've seen 21 of these. Good list, but you should add Testament of Dr. Mabuse. It's always M, never this one.
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    • By Drew Phillips
      August 19, 2012
      03:30 PM

      Ah, I love Testament of Dr Mabuse, you're right no one does seem to give it enough respect. Its still Lang though, so its not that uncommon. I keep meaning to update this. Of course I've probably only seen about 17 of these

  • By DUDElaundrey
    August 25, 2012
    12:54 PM

    huh, nice list.. ive only seen 9 out of the 50 some. and ive seen over 300 of the films criterion released. these are surely overlooked.. (well, in my opinion, being im an american male in his late 20s, and collecting criterion films for a little over 7 years.).. its funny, the first 5 on the list i seen
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    • By DUDElaundrey
      August 25, 2012
      12:55 PM

      there r a few id disagree with, the antonioni film listed is an essential viewing, and most cinephiles are very familaur with it.. lots of the others are solid picks

  • By futurestar
    January 08, 2013
    10:42 PM

    bienvinedos ala casa de muy weirdos de cine'.
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  • By Mike F.
    January 09, 2013
    07:41 PM

    What an exciting list! I have seen Elements of a Crime, Hiroshima mon Amour, Le notti bianche, Cul-du-sac, For All Man Kind, L’eclisse, La collectionneuse, and Ever Lasting Moments. I believe I have a few others but have not watched them yet. I love Antonioni and von Trier is one of the great directors of our times. Fritz Lang is one of the directors i need to watch more of. M is soo good. I have been told An Angel at My Table is a must see. Salvatore Giuliano by Francesco Rosi im willing to see because I enjoyed Moment of Truth so much. Maîtresse by Barbet Schroeder i have never even heard of but sounds right up my alley so much so that it has been placed #1 on my Netflix queue (Bergman's Persona tonight). What films on this last that I havent seen yet are my must see? I want everyone to tell me what I am missing out on.
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    • By Drew Phillips
      January 10, 2013
      07:11 PM

      I'm so pleased to hear you liked it! The biggest must see's are the Long Good Friday, Nanook of the North, L'Ecclise, Tout va Bien, Troube in Paradise, Insomnia and others. You really can't go wrong

  • By Eric Levy
    February 07, 2013
    12:36 PM

    Great list! I've seen 13 and own 6. Everyone should see FISHING WITH JOHN, then re-watch it with John Lurie's brilliant and hilarious commentary.
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    • By Drew Phillips
      February 07, 2013
      05:17 PM

      I completely agree! One of the best shows in existence. Really could use an upgrade though (cough, cough)

  • By futurestar
    March 17, 2013
    07:09 PM

    just happen & lucky enough to own 47 of 57 you listed. have seen 5 of 10 I don't have. you are well watched and able to visually convey great viewing without offense. nice talent to have.
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  • By Steve_McCormack
    March 20, 2013
    03:19 PM

    you would think Maitresse was oop by hard hard it is to find but it's still in print. Crazy.
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