Criterion should be ashamed - Blu-ray Forum

Member-680189 · 07-05-2023, 02:39 AM

Why hasn't the MPA(A) sued them for daring to release home video without on-screen FBI warnings? What other U.S. companies dare to do this? Actually, since most others do have the warnings, this must mean Criterion's titles are exempt from FBI prosecution for copyright violationists?

What if a person exclusively bought Criterion titles and never saw such a warning in their life? Would they be forced to read the copyright warning on the artwork? Then why isn't that warning enough for other companies? Such a complex issue.

Cremildo · 07-05-2023, 02:50 AM

BluBonnet · 07-05-2023, 02:54 AM

Gacivory · 07-05-2023, 02:55 AM

You know it’s forum law to tell us if you work for the FBI if we ask. So did you work for the FBI?

Jay H. · 07-05-2023, 03:03 AM

The originator of this thread is either taking a piss, or they're piss-drunk.

BluBonnet · 07-05-2023, 03:05 AM

Walter Kafka · 07-05-2023, 03:10 AM

FBI on the way:

starsteam · 07-05-2023, 03:14 AM

Didn't you know? Criterion is the leader in home video bootlegs. They've fooled most of their customers. The scratched discs are obviously the FBI trying to sabotage their operation.

OldPangYau · 07-05-2023, 03:22 AM

I thought this was about Showgirls now being on their streaming channel.

KIDDING, kidding... I thought this was about Fearless Hyena Part II being on their streaming channel.

moviebuffed · 07-05-2023, 03:33 AM

Today is Independence Day, not April Fool's Day. Thanks for the LOL

Member-680189 · 07-05-2023, 04:15 AM

Yeah I was halfway joking, but have always wondered why they don't do it/aren't forced to do it by the studios they're presenting.

I've seen some FBI warnings jokingly drawn on.. mustaches on Hoover's picture or something, can't remember which films/studios did that.

nofear6061 · 07-05-2023, 04:32 AM

In that case.. Those studios/authoring companies that allow for the FBI warning on the disc to be SKIPPABLE??? How daaaaaaaare you. There's a special place in Hell for you.

BluBonnet · 07-05-2023, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd_Jeffries

Yeah I was halfway joking, but have always wondered why they don't do it/aren't forced to do it by the studios they're presenting.

You should ask Jon Mulvaney, email him at: mulvaney@criterion.com

50strat54 · 07-05-2023, 04:53 PM

They should be more ashamed of showing a censored French Connection instead of passing on it.

BluBonnet · 07-05-2023, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 50strat54

They should be more ashamed of showing a censored French Connection instead of passing on it.

Markgway · 07-06-2023, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd_Jeffries

Why hasn't the MPA(A) sued them for daring to release home video without on-screen FBI warnings? What other U.S. companies dare to do this? Actually, since most others do have the warnings, this must mean Criterion's titles are exempt from FBI prosecution for copyright violationists?

Criterion runs the FBI. The Government lost it in a poker game with Jon Mulvanananey.

Quote:

What if a person exclusively bought Criterion titles and never saw such a warning in their life? Would they be forced to read the copyright warning on the artwork? Then why isn't that warning enough for other companies? Such a complex issue.

I dunno... but it's gonna keep me awake at nights wondering.

Doomhunter · 07-06-2023, 01:53 AM

Geez, no one ever blames reverse vampires and the Rand Corporation anymore

BluBonnet · 07-06-2023, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Doomhunter

Geez, no one ever blames reverse vampires and the Rand Corporation anymore

Who do you think runs Criterion?

No Name · 07-06-2023, 02:12 AM

Zivouhr · 07-06-2023, 02:37 AM

Sometimes the warning is at the very end, after the end credits.

07-05-2023, 02:39 AM	#1
Member-680189 Member Member since:Sep 2020 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Criterion should be ashamed Why hasn't the MPA(A) sued them for daring to release home video without on-screen FBI warnings? What other U.S. companies dare to do this? Actually, since most others do have the warnings, this must mean Criterion's titles are exempt from FBI prosecution for copyright violationists? What if a person exclusively bought Criterion titles and never saw such a warning in their life? Would they be forced to read the copyright warning on the artwork? Then why isn't that warning enough for other companies? Such a complex issue.

07-05-2023, 02:50 AM	#2
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1050 Trading Score:51

07-05-2023, 02:54 AM	#3
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1

07-05-2023, 02:55 AM	#4
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1120 Blu-ray collection:5610 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	You know it’s forum law to tell us if you work for the FBI if we ask. So did you work for the FBI?

07-05-2023, 03:03 AM	#5
Jay H. Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2019 Trading Score:2	The originator of this thread is either taking a piss, or they're piss-drunk.

07-05-2023, 03:05 AM	#6
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1

07-05-2023, 03:10 AM	#7
Walter Kafka Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2022 Location:Middle America	FBI on the way:

07-05-2023, 03:14 AM	#8
starsteam Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2015 Location:Alabama 4K collection:455 Blu-ray collection:5465 DVD collection:3246 Digital collection:1329 Trading Score:261	Didn't you know? Criterion is the leader in home video bootlegs. They've fooled most of their customers. The scratched discs are obviously the FBI trying to sabotage their operation.

07-05-2023, 03:22 AM	#9
OldPangYau Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:596 DVD collection:194	I thought this was about Showgirls now being on their streaming channel. KIDDING, kidding... I thought this was about Fearless Hyena Part II being on their streaming channel.

07-05-2023, 03:33 AM	#10
moviebuffed Active Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Columbus Ohio 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:670 DVD collection:74 Trading Score:172	Today is Independence Day, not April Fool's Day. Thanks for the LOL

07-05-2023, 04:15 AM	#11
Member-680189 Member Member since:Sep 2020 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Yeah I was halfway joking, but have always wondered why they don't do it/aren't forced to do it by the studios they're presenting. I've seen some FBI warnings jokingly drawn on.. mustaches on Hoover's picture or something, can't remember which films/studios did that.

07-05-2023, 04:32 AM	#12
nofear6061 Expert Member Member since:Nov 2012 Location:Philadelphia, PA Trading Score:1	In that case.. Those studios/authoring companies that allow for the FBI warning on the disc to be *SKIPPABLE???* How daaaaaaaare you. There's a special place in Hell for you.

07-05-2023, 04:53 PM	#14
50strat54 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2013 Trading Score:86	They should be more ashamed of showing a censored French Connection instead of passing on it.

07-06-2023, 01:53 AM	#17
Doomhunter Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2021 Location:New England 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:659 DVD collection:207 Prime collection:1	Geez, no one ever blames reverse vampires and the Rand Corporation anymore

07-06-2023, 02:12 AM	#19
No Name Blu-ray Prince Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Alleycat Blues, New York City 4K collection:1339 Blu-ray collection:5179 DVD collection:532

07-06-2023, 02:37 AM	#20
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Sometimes the warning is at the very end, after the end credits.

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