It’s a mix of old and new with the September Criterion releases. Not only that, it’s a solid mix of genres, giving consumers quite a lot to think about purchasing come the fall.
Leading the way in September is “All of Us Strangers.” Yes, the acclaimed drama from filmmaker Andrew Haigh which was released only last year is getting the Criterion treatment. The film will be presented in 4K, as you might expect, with some new goodies such as an interview with Haigh, as well as another interview with DP Jamie D. Ramsay.
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On the opposite end of the spectrum, you have another September Criterion release, “Repo Man.” The sci-fi cult classic starring Emilio Estevez and Harry Dean Stanton is finally coming to Criterion. The film is going to sport a new 4K digital restoration and the disc will be loaded with extras, including interviews, a roundtable, and a filmmaker commentary. For fans of “Repo Man” (including this writer), this is definitely a must-have.
Next, we have a trilogy of films from acclaimed filmmaker Gregg Araki. His trio of films, including “Totally F*cked Up,” “The Doom Generation,” and “Nowhere“—dubbed the “Teen Apocalypse Trilogy”— are all coming to Criterion in September. Araki is known for taking a well-worn genre like the teen comedy and add a healthy dose of disillusionment, gonzo violence, and hallucinogenic surrealism. The discs are loaded with extras, including new restorations of all films, a new conversation between Araki and Richard Linklater, as well as a making-of doc. Plenty for fans to sink their teeth into.
Rounding out the September releases are Todd Solondz’s cult classic, “Happiness,” and John Mackenzie’s 1980 film, “The Long Good Friday.”
You can get all of the discs over at the Criterion site.