We’re not even at Christmas yet, but as far as Criterion is concerned, it’s time to start thinking about spring. And considering the highly-regarded library is adding films from Spike Lee, Barbara Streisand, John M. Stahl, James Whale, and more, we’re starting to wish it was March already.
The Criterion Collection has recently announced its March 2020 additions to the library, and the films are led by Spike Lee’s racial satire, “Bamboozled,” which stars Damon Wayans, Jada Pinkett Smith, Savion Glover, Tommy Davidson, Michael Rapaport, and Mos Def. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2020, “Bamboozled” is getting its first-ever release on Blu-ray, courtesy of Criterion, and the disc includes a 2K digital restoration of the film approved by Lee, as well as a new conversation with the director and critic Ashley Clark.
Joining Lee’s film, is “The Prince of Tides,” directed by Barbara Streisand. The adaptation of Pat Conroy’s best-selling novel stars Nick Nolte opposite the Streisand in a film that was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor. The Criterion release includes a new 4K restoration of the 1991 film, as well as an updated commentary track from Streisand and a ton of other extras.
“Bamboozled” and “The Prince of Tides” aren’t the only films getting added to the Collection in March. James Whale’s musical “Show Boat,” John M. Stahl’s masterpiece “Leave Her to Heaven,” Albert and David Maysles’ film “Salesman,” and Mikhail Kalatozov’s visually stunning “The Cranes Are Flying” are also given the Criterion treatment.