the criterion

I'm still not over Antonioni's death, but as some form of solace I feasted on the splendorous art work on recent and upcoming Criterion Collection DVDs. How do they do it? Each DVD package is like a gift from a film god who knows a little thing or two about design and aesthetics. Take a look:

Ace in the Hole, 1951
Days of Heaven, 1978
Cria cuervos..., 1976

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While perusing the Criterion website I happened upon their blog, On Five. A behind the scenes entry about what inspired and informed the design work on Jules Dessin's "Night and City" and "Thieves' Highway" is definitely worth a read.