Originally Posted by rkish (Post 3503948)

The advantage of "in-store" pickup is mostly for "non-members", as only members get free shipping with 1-3 day delivery. You can also get any new releases on the release date...shipping would be 1-3 days later.

It's also the immediate gratification factor...that and for us anal guys...we can check out for damaged packaging. ;)

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard (Post 3503872)

Yeah, I like non "arthouse" stuff.:D But I rarely buy anything other than classic, arthouse, cult, B-movie, etc. I can rent the everyday Hollywood crap anytime I want. I like to own the ones I can't ride up the street and get anytime I want.;) I do buy new movies here and there.

Psycho is one I will get too prob. I don't want the Alien collection, but if they just release the first one alone, I'm in.

Originally Posted by Arkadin (Post 3503933)

Hitchcock's films have been ignored for one simple reason--
Universal has the rights to almost every film after 1960, and as we know Universal doesn't really care that much about releasing older catalogs no matter how important they are.
Of course, we all know that "Psycho" is coming in October, and I would think that "Vertigo" and "Rear Window" will come in the next few years.
As far as the other later films, who knows if Universal will even bother to release any of the others.
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting unfortunately.
It's a disgraceful situation, but that's the reality.
Warner will be releasing "Dial M for Murder" fairly soon, and I would think "Strangers On A Train" would be Warner's next logical pick.
After that who knows if Warner will release any of the others they have the rights to.
the rest are hardly his most well known films with stuff like "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and "I, Confess"
of course they are all worthy of release. but it's just hard to see those getting released on blu-ray with the way things are going.
Unfortunately MGM has the rights through Disney apparently for many of the best Hitchcock films--like Notorious and Rebecca--,and we all know what the MGM situation is.
So the bottom line is that the Hitchcock situation is pretty bleak due to the wrong studios holding the best rights as far his filmography goes.
I honestly don't see the Hitchcock situation improving much after the known releases come out.

Originally Posted by Volume11 (Post 3503974)

Also, do you know when the Darjeeling limited is coming?

Originally Posted by zedd_117 (Post 3503982)

October, see the full story here on Blu-ray.com's homepage

Originally Posted by Volume11 (Post 3503974)

Wow...we agree on something...while I also love Aliens, Alien, to me, is a borderline greatest of all time. The mood, the set and alien design, the score...all top notch.

Also, do you know when the Darjeeling limited is coming?

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard (Post 3504009)

He's playing with you.;)

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard (Post 3504012)

I wouldn't say Alien is a greatest film of all time, but I said I would buy it. What do you want from me here?:D

Originally Posted by Volume11 (Post 3504021)

I meant a greatest of all time list. If I had to pick the best 50 movies ever made I would easily include the first Alien in the list.

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard (Post 3504029)

I still wouldn't know about that.:D If I even tried to make a list, I would change it every second.

Originally Posted by zedd_117 (Post 3503967)

There's nothing wrong with checking the packaging. Are you a "box shaker" too? I am.

Originally Posted by rkish (Post 3504043)

LOL...geez...and I thought I was so unique. ;)

Yep...the only thing loose in the Criterion cases is the insert booklet...fools me everytime! ;)

The ironic thing is, even if we did find a loose BD, chances are pretty strong that the disc would be completely scratchless.

To show you how pathetic I am, I triple examined The Leopard packing and found it with no loose discs or dings in the cardboard packaging...after getting it home, I noticed a very small crease on the top edge of the case, that was hidden by the seam of the shrink wrap. Minor...but initially bothered me. :ohnoes:

Originally Posted by Volume11 (Post 3504036)

I do. It was groundbreaking and atmospheric, and featured some of the best creature and set design we will likely ever see. It also took a played out formula from the 50s and reinvigorated it for modern times while not being cheesy and comprising to current trends.

Intended or not, its a classic in my book.

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard (Post 3504048)

Well, as long as your happy with it, that's want counts.;)

Originally Posted by rkish (Post 3504043)

LOL...geez...and I thought I was so unique. ;)

Yep...the only thing loose in the Criterion cases is the insert booklet...fools me everytime! ;)

The ironic thing is, even if we did find a loose BD, chances are pretty strong that the disc would be completely scratchless.

To show you how pathetic I am, I triple examined The Leopard packing and found it with no loose discs or dings in the cardboard packaging...after getting it home, I noticed a very small crease on the top edge of the case, that was hidden by the seam of the shrink wrap. Minor...but initially bothered me. :ohnoes:

Originally Posted by Volume11 (Post 3504047)

I'm the same way. I like being able to inspect the actual item in person so no issues arise and often times its worth the extra cost to be done with it and not have to wait for shipping as well.

My copy of the Leopard blu arrives via UPS tomorrow and Im crossing my fingers its in good condition.

Originally Posted by Arkadin (Post 3503933)

Hitchcock's films have been ignored for one simple reason--
Universal has the rights to almost every film after 1960, and as we know Universal doesn't really care that much about releasing older catalogs no matter how important they are.
Of course, we all know that "Psycho" is coming in October, and I would think that "Vertigo" and "Rear Window" will come in the next few years.
As far as the other later films, who knows if Universal will even bother to release any of the others.
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting unfortunately.
It's a disgraceful situation, but that's the reality.
Warner will be releasing "Dial M for Murder" fairly soon, and I would think "Strangers On A Train" would be Warner's next logical pick.
After that who knows if Warner will release any of the others they have the rights to.
the rest are hardly his most well known films with stuff like "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and "I, Confess"
of course they are all worthy of release. but it's just hard to see those getting released on blu-ray with the way things are going.
Unfortunately MGM has the rights through Disney apparently for many of the best Hitchcock films--like Notorious and Rebecca--,and we all know what the MGM situation is.
So the bottom line is that the Hitchcock situation is pretty bleak due to the wrong studios holding the best rights as far his filmography goes.
I honestly don't see the Hitchcock situation improving much after the known releases come out.

Originally Posted by zedd_117 (Post 3504063)

We all should be medicated.

I have the same disappointments too. Sad.

The Books fool me too! :clown:

Originally Posted by Volume11 (Post 3504036)

I do. It was groundbreaking and atmospheric, and featured some of the best creature and set design we will likely ever see. It also took a played out formula from the 50s and reinvigorated it for modern times while not being cheesy and comprising to current trends.

Intended or not, its a classic in my book.

Originally Posted by Volume11 (Post 3504057)

Awww....my little film snob who only likes movies that have a wacky C in front of them...adorable!

:soapbox:

Originally Posted by ianungstad (Post 3504081)

Universal doesn't own those Hitchcock films, the Hitchcock estate does. Universal distributes the films on behalf of the estate. It's up to the estate to get the ball rolling on blu releases. Universal doesn't have much say in the matter. (The Universal Hitchcocks are sort of like Warner when they had the Chaplins)