The Criterion Collection

[theater dreamer]

Just reposting this hoping to get some input.

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

Hey all, a question. I got my order from the flash sale yesterday (just opened it), and one of the three films I purchased was Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless, a DigiPack. I've bought other Criterion movies that came in DigiPack packaging before, all from Amazon: On The Waterfront, Seven Samurai, and A Hard Day's Night. While the last two were in good shape (Night had a couple very minor dings), the packaging for On The Waterfront was pretty bad. At the time, it didn't bother me, because I was so excited to see the film for the first time. But now, when I think about how much I paid for the movie, seeing the packaging bothers me to the point where I'll probably buy the movie again, and give the copy I have to another friend who collects films.

The Breathless copy I got directly from Criterion, however, is absolutely immaculate. I was expecting it to be on one of the Scanavo cases, as the profile on our site for the dual format edition didn't specify DigiPack (I now see, however, that the Blu only edition is listed as such). Anyhow, is this pretty typical, in everybody's experience, when receiving DigiPack movies directly from Criterion? If so, I'll always order these from them, and buy the ones coming in the Scanavo cases from Amazon. It's worth paying a bit more for pristine packaging ($10 in this case, with shipping) as somebody who is now a serious film collector. I started out as a graphic design major in college before switching, and have always had a love for artistic presentation. Well, on top of the incredible film presentation, and all the extras that come with the movies, the attention to packaging design is greatly appreciated. I want to show these films off on my shelf. I could always buy from Amazon, and exchange a damaged copy, but who's to say I'd ever get one this nice?

Thanks for your input, everybody. I appreciate it.

Edited to add: looks like Mulholland Drive is going to be a DigiPack, too, so this really influences my decision on where I'll be buying it from.

[Superted]

http://www.criterionforum.org/DVD-pa...ollection/1478

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by Superted

http://www.criterionforum.org/DVD-pa...ollection/1478

That looks really nice! Say what you will about digipaks but they do allow you to have more photos, artwork, etc. than a standard case. I initially didn't like the blurred look but it fits the film. On the other hand, the artwork for The Brood still looks like a bad drawing of Samantha Eggar in a Snuggie.

[adamhopelies]

Has anyone checked on Polaroid this morning?

[Polaroid]

Originally Posted by adamhopelies

Has anyone checked on Polaroid this morning?

XD

Busy with my move and got network issues so hard to connect at home off to see Crimson Peak .

You'll hear from me when and if we get announcement haha.

Come on we need more Malick!

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by adamhopelies

Has anyone checked on Polaroid this morning?

[SlickDamian]

Announcements just went up!

I'm very surprised at this new direction that Criterion is taking. Pitch Perfect featuring a feature length documentary on acapella singing? Dear John with a visual essay by Kent Jones examining the romantic films of the 30's that serve as its inspiration? Very different direction.
The packaging and artwork on the Transformers: the Michael Bay Collection looks sick, though.

[dumb_dutchman]

I caught the last half-hour of Harlan County, U.S.A. on TCM last night. Of what I did catch...excellent doc. Are there any plans for Criterion to upgrade the DVD?

[CriterionBlues]

Originally Posted by dumb_dutchman

I caught the last half-hour of Harlan County, U.S.A. on TCM last night. Of what I did catch...excellent doc. Are there any plans for Criterion to upgrade the DVD?

No rumors that I've heard of, but that doesn't mean anything. Agree that it is an excellent doc and I'd be thrilled at the upgrade.

[italy12]

They're up!!!

#790 - The /Alternate/ Films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Phase 1
#791 - Iron Man - Extended Cut
#792 - The Incredible Hulk - Extended Cut; re-edited with MRuffalo as BBanner/The Hulk
#793 - Iron Man 2 - MRourke removed
#794 - Thor - Kenneth Branagh's Roadshow Version (complete with entr'acte)
#795 - Captain America: The First Avenger - Director's Cut
#796 - The Avengers - Joss Whedon's WTF Cut

[waxHead]

Originally Posted by italy12

They're up!!!

#790 - The /Alternate/ Films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Phase 1
#791 - Iron Man - Extended Cut
#792 - The Incredible Hulk - Extended Cut; re-edited with MRuffalo as BBanner/The Hulk
#793 - Iron Man 2 - MRourke removed
#794 - Thor - Kenneth Branagh's Roadshow Version (complete with entr'acte)
#795 - Captain America: The First Avenger - Director's Cut
#796 - The Avengers - Joss Whedon's WTF Cut

You forgot this one:

#797 - Fantastic Four - The Director's "Totally Unsalvageable" Cut

[monorail91]

I wonder if there is a teensy economic crisis every 15th of the month with so many CC fans slightly checked out at work, refreshing the Coming Soon page....

...but do the B&N and Flash Sale splurges make up for it and move everything from the red into the black?

My fingers are crossed that Michael Curtiz phantom page is for Mildred Pierce, which hasn't seen a proper Blu-ray release in the US - though it is a Warner Bros film, and I believe they don't have a ton of CC titles.

[SkyAntoine]

Originally Posted by dumb_dutchman

I caught the last half-hour of Harlan County, U.S.A. on TCM last night. Of what I did catch...excellent doc. Are there any plans for Criterion to upgrade the DVD?

One of my favorite documentaries. I went to Harlan for the first time this summer and it is a different world...and that's coming from a Kentuckian. Absolutely fascinating how the coal industry has affected the entire culture of the people.

I asked someone about Harlan County, USA and Justified. Their response:
"Ah, that's silly that people think there are just random killins' and it ain't safe here. Now every once in a while somebody gets killed, but it's usually a family matter and those things happen."

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by monorail91

My fingers are crossed that Michael Curtiz phantom page is for Mildred Pierce

I would hope for an Errol Flynn film.

[SkyAntoine]

Originally Posted by pedromvu

No need for that, you can use an extension like this:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/d...ihhmmfcd?hl=en

It will notify with a popup when the monitored page has changed, you can set how often do you want to check, like every 20 seconds, or every minute or two to avoid crashing their site

Got this doing my checking for me today. Hope it works and I don't miss out.

[CBHampson]

Originally Posted by SkyAntoine

Got this doing my checking for me today. Hope it works and I don't miss out.

How could you possibly "miss out" on an announcement of January releases?

[dumb_dutchman]

Originally Posted by SkyAntoine

One of my favorite documentaries. I went to Harlan for the first time this summer and it is a different world...and that's coming from a Kentuckian. Absolutely fascinating how the coal industry has affected the entire culture of the people."

As a child of the 70s, I am always fascinated by documentaries made during that decade. It takes me back to sitting cross-legged in front of the Zenith console, eating dinner on a TV tray and watching the evening news.

I may have to order this during the next B&N sale (unless they announce it today).

[SkyAntoine]

Originally Posted by CBHampson

How could you possibly "miss out" on an announcement of January releases?

On the announcement...not to purchase. Finding out several hours after the fact makes me feel sad on the inside.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by Edward J Grug III

Aaaanyway, they've just announced a classic Holywood film festival in my town (A companion to the classic Brittish one they had a few months ago that I posted about many times :P)

The line-up has many Criterion films:

It Happened One Night *
The Ghost and Mrs Muir
All About Eve *
Sunset Boulevard
Singin' in the Rain *
On the Waterfront
Sabrina
The Searchers
12 Angry Men
The Apartment
The Best Year of Our Lives *
The Razor's Edge *
Camille *
Gone with the Wind *
The Grapes of Wrath *
The Maltese Falcon
Citizen Kane
How Green Was My Valley *
Casablanca
Jane Eyre *
It's A Wonderful Life
Spartacus *

I can't wait!

* = I've never seen it

I'd recommend all of the ones that you have starred that I have seen, which are the bolded ones. If I had to pick one, I'd go with BYoOL.

[Polaroid]

Crimson Peak was very disappointing so gutted.

At least he made The Devils Backbone which is brilliant, would love to see Pans Labyrinth in collection alongside TDB.