The Criterion Collection

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Sweet...Blu-ray/13132/

Sweet Smell of Success is down to $24.99

The number of "Day-1" Criterion titles Amazon has been having for $24.99 is a very pleasant change!

Yeah, they're not exactly price matching the B&N sales but they're definitely undercutting that 'eh, I'll get it in June' mindset.

[ShellOilJunior]

I hear the film that comes with the Breathless packaging is excellent.

[JediFonger]

KINO's slip cover is superb.

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

agreed. i figure part of why they do this is because it's cheaper than the plastic cases (maybe, no real idea though) but i wish they would (not just Criterion but all companies) have it covered in a thin plastic casing that the cardboard slides in and out of. very much like the Fear & Loathing DVD that Criterion released years ago. why it has that plastic cover with a few graphics? i have no idea, but that would be a genius idea to have come with the cardboard packaging and also fancier packaging like the Alien Anthology and tv show seasons like Deadwood, Rome, True Blood (among others) so the color doesn't get scratched off / packaging doesn't get as dinged up.

[Arkadin]

just got Amarcord in the mail; thanks amazon.
looks like it's going to be a Fellini kind of night.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Arkadin

just got Amarcord in the mail; thanks amazon.
looks like it's going to be a Fellini kind of night.

I didn't realize the release date was upon us.....

I just checked, and sure enough Amarcord and Still Walking are due to arrive tomorrow..... Same day as King Kong (1933) A Star is Born, A River Runs Through It, and Mutiny on the Bounty......

I better hope I see that package before my wife does

[italy12]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I didn't realize the release date was upon us.....

I just checked, and sure enough Amarcord and Still Walking are due to arrive tomorrow..... Same day as King Kong (1933) A Star is Born, A River Runs Through It, and Mutiny on the Bounty......

I better hope I see that package before my wife does

Digibook collecting much??

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by italy12

Digibook collecting much??

I don't collect those..... I just buy the movies I enjoy that are digibooks..... and typically wait for sales etc because I won't spend $25 on a guilty pleasure like "Falling Down" I had a coupon code and groupon thing for B&N and $140 of credit with Amazon, so I thought I'd jump on some titles I've waited too long on! Movies in Digibooks like "Se7en" won't be bought unless it's about $10 which I'm guessing won't happen......

[Arkadin]

LOL!
you'll love all those other films which I'm sure you've seen before.
those bd versions are really nice for sure.
collecting all the Criterion and digibook releases definitely makes for a good intro film collection on bd.
I was just organizing earlier and couldn't quite believe I have all these films on blu-ray.
They look so amazing all lined up on the shelf.

[greekak229]

My Amarcord arrived in the mail but I didn't pick it up. Can't wait to get it tomorrow.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I don't collect those..... I just buy the movies I enjoy that are digibooks..... and typically wait for sales etc because I won't spend $25 on a guilty pleasure like "Falling Down" I had a coupon code and groupon thing for B&N and $140 of credit with Amazon, so I thought I'd jump on some titles I've waited too long on! Movies in Digibooks like "Se7en" won't be bought unless it's about $10 which I'm guessing won't happen......

I hear ya...the selection is pretty strong for movies which are offered in the Digibook packaging. I really like the look of The Color Purple book, but have no interest in purchasing the movie. So I won't.

Now Se7en, on the other hand, is one of my favorite movies from the 90's!

Either way...enjoy your "films"!!

[jacobsever]

First time ever ordering from Borders.com...and the case is completely cracked/broken.

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by jacobsever

First time ever ordering from Borders.com...and the case is completely cracked/broken.

aw, man! that sucks! sorry to hear that
what type of packaging did it come in? the one time i ordered from them it was one blu-ray and it came in a bit bigger cardboard envelope thing. the exact same thing that amazon ships 2 or 3 blus in.

of course you can get it returned / exchanged, but still... the wait sucks

[giedrys]

Would it be ok to say that is this thread is mostly about deals, packaging and who recently ordered what, but there are not a lot of opinions on particular film or A&V quality. Why is that?

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by giedrys

Would it be ok to say that is this thread is mostly about deals, packaging and who recently ordered what, but there are not a lot of opinions on particular film or A&V quality. Why is that?

At times, some people do give personal reviews / opinions about Criterion movies they have seen and or purchased.

Why don't you give your opinions on the aforementioned topic you asked about?

[Sukuri]

Originally Posted by giedrys

Would it be ok to say that is this thread is mostly about deals, packaging and who recently ordered what...

don't forget bashing certain directors and then in turn bashing certain users who bashed certain directors that certain users bashed bashing director user bash user bashing bashing dire

[JJE-187]

Anyone else notice that F For Fake and George Washington have been airing in HD on Showtime with Janus Films logo in the opening.

Maybe Blu-Ray upgrades for those 2 are in the works for this year? i will admit that F looked pretty rough but George Washington looked pretty good image wise

[rkish]

The Double Life of Veronique Blu-ray.com Review is up:


https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-D.../17924/#Review

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Sukuri

don't forget bashing certain directors and then in turn bashing certain users who bashed certain directors that certain users bashed bashing director user bash user bashing bashing dire

This is why a separate CC thread should be made for packaging. There are many in this thread who'd prefer to discuss films rather than if a film will be released in cardboard or plastic.

[ZeTi]

Very nice, "sweet smell ...." completed and shipped" by axelmusic, really looking forward to my first criterion

[Beta Man]

Fish Tank $25.99

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Fish-Tank-Blu-ray/17926/


I think I'm going to end up saving about $20 over the last month and a half with the Amazon Pre-order price guarantee...... Amazon has really done a great job with the pricing of Criterions lately!