# The Criterion Collection Eclipse Series 31: Jean-Pierre Gorin Films on DVD

The Criterion Collection Eclipse Series 31 brings together three Jean-Pierre Gorin films: Poto and Cabengo, Routine Pleasures, and My Crasy Life. This three-disc DVD set runs 4 hours and 10 minutes, spanning documentary portraits of distinct Southern California communities.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Model: 24141325
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 22.48 USD
- Previous price: 44.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
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- Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Reviews: 9

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## At a glance

- Three films follow communities and personal worlds through Gorin's documentary approach.
- Poto and Cabengo examines twins who developed a private form of communication.
- Routine Pleasures connects model-train enthusiasts with the work of critic and painter Manny Farber.
- My Crasy Life focuses on Samoan street gangs in Long Beach, California.

## Pros

- Collects three distinct Gorin films in one three-disc set.
- The listed runtime makes this a substantial collection for viewers interested in documentary cinema.
- English subtitles are listed alongside English mono audio.

## Cons

- DVD presentation is listed as NTSC and full screen, rather than a newer high-definition format.

## Specifications

### Disc and playback details
- Format: Black & White, Box set, Color, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled
- Number of discs: 3
- Runtime: 4 hours and 10 minutes
- Language: English \(Mono\)
- Subtitles: English
- Release date: January 17, 2012
### Films and contributors
- Director: Jean-Pierre Gorin
- Contributors: Jean-Pierre Gorin, None
- Poto and Cabengo: 1980 73 minutes Color Monaural 1.33:1 aspect ratio
- Routine Pleasures: 1986 79 minutes Color/Black & White Monaural 1.33:1 aspect ratio
- My Crasy Life: 1992 98 minutes Color Monaural 1.33:1 aspect ratio
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces

## A good fit for

- Viewers exploring Jean-Pierre Gorin's documentary work and filmmaking approach.
- Collectors interested in films about subcultures, hobbies, and overlooked communities.
- DVD libraries seeking a three-film Criterion Collection set.

## Less suited to

- Shoppers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K edition.
- Viewers looking for conventional narrative features rather than documentaries and formally unconventional films.

## Customer feedback

The available aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the four- and five-star categories, but the small rating pool also includes a one-star share. With no written feedback provided, the ratings do not establish what buyers liked or disliked. Consider the stated three-film lineup and NTSC, full-screen DVD format against your viewing preferences.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which films are included?
The set includes Poto and Cabengo, Routine Pleasures, and My Crasy Life.
### How many discs are included, and how long is the set?
The listing specifies three discs and a total runtime of 4 hours and 10 minutes.
### What audio and subtitle details are listed?
The listing gives English \(Mono\) audio and English subtitles. It also describes the format as NTSC and full screen.

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