The Criterion Collection

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

I'm not sure how many existing Criterion Blus I would still like to see upgraded to 4K. I guess I would throw money at them for AMBERSONS and BLACK STALLION on 4K, but probably not a lot more? Oh, I know, count me in for a 4K of THE THIN RED LINE! That would be a Day One, I think.

I’d grab any of the remaining Malick titles they have if they released 4K upgrades of them.

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Seems like Criterion is focusing way too much on those 4K upgrades of titles that had great Blu-rays.

Having a ready 4K restored master makes it easier for a UHD title than when you have to start from scratch with a fresh scan and restoration.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by ravenus

Having a ready 4K restored master makes it easier for a UHD title than when you have to start from scratch with a fresh scan and restoration.

Oh yeah it's easier, and probably makes sense from a financial stand point, but still frustrating. They only release like 5 films a month and if 2 out of 5 are upgrades of films that recently got very nice BD releases it's slightly disheartening. I say bring back the Eclipse line or something of that nature. They have a lifetime of films that probably will never get releases otherwise.

[DimitriL]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Oh yeah it's easier, and probably makes sense from a financial stand point, but still frustrating. They only release like 5 films a month and if 2 out of 5 are upgrades of films that recently got very nice BD releases it's slightly disheartening. I say bring back the Eclipse line or something of that nature. They have a lifetime of films that probably will never get releases otherwise.

It probably doesn’t just make sense financially, it’s likely the closest thing to pure profit and ensuring the long-term health of the organization they’ll ever have.

It’s also, IIRC, the exact strategy they employed with BD.

(I think the channel is their Eclipse line now, for better and worse. No, you can’t own the film, and that’s sad, but the selection is vastly greater and flexible. Like, there was never, ever gonna be a 13 film Joan Blondell Eclipse set.)

[joshinminn]

I wonder if offering a subscription model akin to what Vinegar Syndrome does would be effective for Criterion. Maybe at their size that wouldn't be feasible to do. Do any other boutiques do that?

[Cremildo]

Kleber Mendonça Filho’s Closet Picks - YouTube

[mclellandj]

Originally Posted by joshinminn

I wonder if offering a subscription model akin to what Vinegar Syndrome does would be effective for Criterion. Maybe at their size that wouldn't be feasible to do. Do any other boutiques do that?

The market is totally there but the total subscription cost would have to be less or equal than buying every title from Barnes and Noble during the 50% sale and I don't know how realistic that is.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by joshinminn

I wonder if offering a subscription model akin to what Vinegar Syndrome does would be effective for Criterion. Maybe at their size that wouldn't be feasible to do. Do any other boutiques do that?

I think there would be demand for sure. VS seems to be doing better than almost every other label out there and man they have a TON of films coming out. A ton.

If Criterion could increase their output to their level, well that would be amazing.

[HipsterTrash]

Originally Posted by Cremildo

Kleber Mendonça Filho’s Closet Picks - YouTube

This guy is so legit. I need a new feature from him now.

[Rayjg]

Originally Posted by joshinminn

I wonder if offering a subscription model akin to what Vinegar Syndrome does would be effective for Criterion. Maybe at their size that wouldn't be feasible to do. Do any other boutiques do that?

They thought about it but quickly shot it down when they started releasing Blu-rays. They didn't want to anger their retail partners. I'd be less inclined now anyway only because they release too many recent movies for my tastes.

[amputd]

The packaging on Trainspotting is really annoying. There is zero need to deviate from a normal sized case on this release. Shelf space is hard enough to find as it is without these odd packaging choices.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by amputd

The packaging on Trainspotting is really annoying. There is zero need to deviate from a normal sized case on this release. Shelf space is hard enough to find as it is without these odd packaging choices.

Just for the 4K release too, the BD is in a standard plastic case.

[Rzzzz]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

I'm not sure how many existing Criterion Blus I would still like to see upgraded to 4K. I guess I would throw money at them for AMBERSONS and BLACK STALLION on 4K, but probably not a lot more? Oh, I know, count me in for a 4K of THE THIN RED LINE! That would be a Day One, I think.

I just wish they would upgrade these Dvd's to blu!

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by Rzzzz

I just wish they would upgrade these Dvd's to blu!

There are so many I could add to that list but just this one for now:

[Jobla]

I wish they would upgrade THE ATOMIC SUBMARINE.

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by Jobla

I wish they would upgrade THE ATOMIC SUBMARINE.

I want an upgrade of the whole Monsters and Madmen, set!

[bonehica]

Now this is a rabbit's hole we should try to avoid, and yet...If I had to pick just one :



Bonus question: Anyone know why De Sica's Shoeshine has never been in the collection at all? That just seems like a no brainer to me, but there are numerous choices there as well.

[Taylor3978]

Apparently this is region-locked, isn't that a violation of the 4K spec?



Save us, Obi-wan Criterion, you're our only hope.

[CRASHLANDING]

Originally Posted by Rzzzz

I just wish they would upgrade these Dvd's to blu!

Originally Posted by hoytereden

There are so many I could add to that list but just this one for now:

Originally Posted by bonehica

Now this is a rabbit's hole we should try to avoid, and yet...If I had to pick just one:

With Pandora's Box apparently coming (plus I grabbed the Eureka UK), this would be my one choice:

[Watershipdownisgood]

If we’re talking Criterion DVDS that need Blu Rays I think Stray Dogs and Snow Trail needs to happen these are two Japanese films that need Blu Rays although Snow Trail does have a Blu Ray in Japan but not anywhere else.