On another note, I watched REVANCHE on Netflix tonight. I don't recall seeing any serious detractors for this one yet, and it's easy to see why. What deliberately started off as a fairly compelling thriller defied my expectations and evolved into something more mature and truly existential. Definitely one of the better recent films I've seen.
Haven't seen REVANCE yet, but I intend to. I must say though, the power of the Criterion Canon is pretty fascinating. (And a bit problematic, but that in itself is nothing new.) Who would've even heard of REVANCE if it wasn't for the fact that Criterion immediately picked it up for distribution? They've promoted it quite heavily, so much so that at one point I suspected they had something to do with the financing or even the theatrical distribution. With their new-ish approach to releasing new films on DVD/BD - films that haven't been "tested by time", as it were - what then happens with their Canon? Is a new film then automatically deemed Quality, just like the old ones? Or is it damaging the classic Canon?
Interesting questions for any nerdy cinephile.
