Every good cinefile loves Criterion, and for good reason – their mission is to gather the greatest films from around the world and publish them in the highest-quality editions possible. It’s no surprise, then, that Criterion has begun offering Blu-Ray editions of their releases. The exceptional clarity of Blu-Ray is truly the best way to enjoy these exceptional films:
Chungking Express (1994)
Two heartsick Hong Kong cops cross paths at the Midnight Express take-out restaurant stand, where the ethereal pixie waitress Faye works. Chungking Express is one of the defining works of nineties cinema and the film that made Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai an instant icon. – [imdb]
The 400 Blows (1959)
François Truffaut‘s first feature film mirrored the trials of Truffaut’s own difficult childhood, and signaled the beginning of the French New Wave.The Criterion Collection Blu-Ray is loaded with extras, like a newly-restored digital transfer, rare audition and newsreel footage, and much more. – [imdb]