Dazed and Confused gets the Criterion treatment

Dazed and Confused is one of my 10 favorite movies and it’s easily my favorite Richard Linklater film. I was really disappointed with its most recent DVD release so I am very happy to report that it will be receiving the Criterion treatment. Even though all the studios are putting out “special editions” these days, Criterion still does the best job. From the transfer to the package design, these discs are made to please hard-core cinephiles.

In addition to a brand-new high def transfer, it features a slew of the kind of special features we’ve come to expect from Criterion.

• All new high-definition digital transfer, supervised by Richard Linklater and cinematographer Lee Daniel
• Audio commentary by director Richard Linklater
• “Making Dazed,” a 50-minute documentary by filmmaker Kahane Corn
• Booklet featuring new essays by Kent Jones, Jim DeRogatis, and Chuck Klosterman, plus character profiles, and memories of the film from cast and crew
• Tons of rare on-set interviews and behind-the-scenes footage
• Footage from the 10-year anniversary celebration
• Audition footage
• Deleted Scenes
• Original trailer
• Collectible film poster

The Criterion Collection: Dazed and Confused will hit stores in June.

We’ll remind you.