Criterion Collection Discussion

[SlickDamian]

Guys, I think I'm going to do a Criterion blind buy today. I have 3 titles in mind, haven't seen any of them before, and they are all quite different: For All Mankind, Mystery Train, and Modern Times. Anybody have an opinion? I'm currently leaning towards For All Mankind, because I love documentarys and have always had an interest in space. But the Chaplin film looks interesting, and I've seen one of his films, or a silent movie, before. Mystery Train just looks very odd, and I like that. I am not sure which?

[kk101]

There's a place near me that has The Third Man blu ray for $30 (new), and I want to pick it up considering the price it's going for elsewhere. But, for me, $30 is a lot for a blind buy - is it worth it?

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by kk101

There's a place near me that has The Third Man blu ray for $30 (new), and I want to pick it up considering the price it's going for elsewhere. But, for me, $30 is a lot for a blind buy - is it worth it?

Absolutely. And if not, I am sure there are many on this board, myself included, that would pay the cost plus shipping if you wanted to pass it on

[ImportFanatic]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

This is what you call a "sure thing," kk101. If you turn around and sell it, you profit. If you watch it and enjoy it, you profit. If you watch and don't enjoy it and sell it, you profit. So why is your green light still lit? GO.

Exactly. I don't know how this guy could even of thought twice...

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by SlickDamian

Guys, I think I'm going to do a Criterion blind buy today. I have 3 titles in mind, haven't seen any of them before, and they are all quite different: For All Mankind, Mystery Train, and Modern Times. Anybody have an opinion? I'm currently leaning towards For All Mankind, because I love documentarys and have always had an interest in space. But the Chaplin film looks interesting, and I've seen one of his films, or a silent movie, before. Mystery Train just looks very odd, and I like that. I am not sure which?

For All Mankind easily imo, despite the fact that Modern Times is good too.

[oildude]

Originally Posted by SlickDamian

Guys, I think I'm going to do a Criterion blind buy today. I have 3 titles in mind, haven't seen any of them before, and they are all quite different: For All Mankind, Mystery Train, and Modern Times. Anybody have an opinion? I'm currently leaning towards For All Mankind, because I love documentarys and have always had an interest in space. But the Chaplin film looks interesting, and I've seen one of his films, or a silent movie, before. Mystery Train just looks very odd, and I like that. I am not sure which?

I agree with jhiggy23.....For All Mankind.

The other two are also good. I know Modern Times gets a lot of love around here. I was sceptical, until on a whim I blind bought it and liked it. I can't say I am a big Chaplin fan, but I am learning. I plan to get the Great Dictator too.

Mystery Train is also in my collection. Good film, actually quite funny and entertaining, especially the first story with the Japanese tourists.

But For All Mankind is easily my choice of the three. Space and the Apollo program. Two of my favorite things in a great movie documentary.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by joe dalek

this is what you call a "sure thing," kk101. If you turn around and sell it, you profit. If you watch it and enjoy it, you profit. If you watch and don't enjoy it and sell it, you profit. So why is your green light still lit? Go.

+1

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by kk101

There's a place near me that has The Third Man blu ray for $30 (new), and I want to pick it up considering the price it's going for elsewhere. But, for me, $30 is a lot for a blind buy - is it worth it?

What place kk?

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

What I think will be interesting to see out of all of this is if Criterion uses Hulu Plus as an outlet to release more films that may not be financially viable on disc

They should atleast then give us an option to buy it. Like what some studios are doing now by making dvds by the order (you order a film and they make a dvd for you), like MGM’s ‘manufacturing on demand’ program (in which films include the awesome Rolling Thunder). That way, no back stock and they sell what they make. Or download atleast (what I would hate.).


Speaking of which, here are a couple of those "limited" dvds here if anyone is interested:

Rolling Thunder
http://www.amazon.com/Rolling-Thunde...8141622&sr=1-1

Hal Ashby's The Landlord
http://www.amazon.com/Landlord-Beau-...KMH9AQSHBVHX4E

Francois Truffaut's The Green Room
http://www.amazon.com/Green-Room-AKA...8RKN9816T5VSNA

[fdm]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

They should atleast then give us an option to buy it. Like what some studios are doing now by making dvds by the order (you order a film and they make a dvd for you), like MGM’s ‘manufacturing on demand’ program (in which films include the awesome Rolling Thunder). That way, no back stock and they sell what they make. Or download atleast (what I would hate.).


Speaking of which, here are a couple of those "limited" dvds here if anyone is interested:

Rolling Thunder
http://www.amazon.com/Rolling-Thunde...8141622&sr=1-1

Hal Ashby's The Landlord
http://www.amazon.com/Landlord-Beau-...KMH9AQSHBVHX4E

Francois Truffaut's The Green Room
http://www.amazon.com/Green-Room-AKA...8RKN9816T5VSNA

Thought I read somewhere that The Green Room looked like crap and/or was not anamorphic or some such thing.

Personally, not a big fan of BOD. Seems like the easy way out for the studios, but in the end it's a lot more expensive for the consumer. Many/most of these discs cost as much if not more than a blu-ray.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by fdm

Thought I read somewhere that The Green Room looked like crap and/or was not anamorphic.

Personally, not a big fan of BOD. Seems like the easy way out for the studios, but in the end it's a lot more expensive for the consumer.

I don't like it either, but I brought it up for the Criterion to Hulu thing. If some of the films won't ever see a dvd release, they could atleast do the on demand thing like this MGM as a last resort.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

They aren't on Blu-ray, but they're all available on DVD, and most streaming.

My point is that I pay extra to be Blu-ray enabled and they are not offering these on Blu-ray when they are being produced on Blu-ray. I think that sucks.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by retask

Its called HD. Blu-ray is a physical format. When you talk about a digital format its called HD.

I'm not sure what you are trying to say. My post was specifically about Blu-ray and Blu-ray only.

[Belloche]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

They should atleast then give us an option to buy it. Like what some studios are doing now by making dvds by the order (you order a film and they make a dvd for you), like MGM’s ‘manufacturing on demand’ program (in which films include the awesome Rolling Thunder). That way, no back stock and they sell what they make. Or download atleast (what I would hate.).


Speaking of which, here are a couple of those "limited" dvds here if anyone is interested:

Rolling Thunder
http://www.amazon.com/Rolling-Thunde...8141622&sr=1-1

Hal Ashby's The Landlord
http://www.amazon.com/Landlord-Beau-...KMH9AQSHBVHX4E

Francois Truffaut's The Green Room
http://www.amazon.com/Green-Room-AKA...8RKN9816T5VSNA

I'm a huge fan of Rolling Thunder and I've been waiting for years for someone to give it a decent release. It seems like a natural fit for Criterion for me because of their relationship with Paul Shraeder, although I did read somewhere that he wasn't happy with the movie. Burn on demand is a nice idea, but I think this film deserves better.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Belloche

but I think this film deserves better.

Yeah, since I have seen this on MGM HD already, yet we are getting some BOD.

[kk101]

Originally Posted by Iggy

What place kk?

Vintage Stock. However I went this afternoon and to my dismay, it was gone. I knew I should have swooped it up when I was there a week or so ago. They did have the regular DVD version, though, for the same $30. It's still a good deal, but sort of goes against my strictly buying blu ray policy.

[Belloche]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

Yeah, since I have seen this on MGM HD already, yet we are getting some BOD.

Wow, I'm jealous! How did it look ? I own 2 copies of it on VHS. I'm still trying to wait it out on Blu-ray ( or even a proper DVD ). I won't give up hope.

[BasicGreatGuy]

"Sweet Smell of Success" and "Senso" have shipped.

[kazama]

Hey guys! I've just entered to the "criterion club". I always wanted to own some criterion BD's, but that stupid region lock thing prevented me from collecting them...but I'm getting a region A player now, so the fun starts!

My first Criterion titles are: Paris, Texas; Seventh Seal; Revanche; Still Walking; Gomorrah. I'm loving them

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by kazama

Hey guys! I've just entered to the "criterion club". I always wanted to own some criterion BD's, but that stupid region lock thing prevented me from collecting them...but I'm getting a region A player now, so the fun starts!

My first criterion titles are: Paris, Texas; Seventh Seal; Revanche; Still Walking; Gomorrah. I'm loving them

Welcome to the "criterion club."