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AgentOrange · 02-16-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by joie

It's interesting that there are alternatives to La Haine, Certified Copy and Being John Malkovich ... some region free; some for considerably less. How is Criterion adding value to those?

In fairness, some of those are total barebones releases. The La Haine release is region locked, and barebones. At least the Criterion release brings a few extras to the table (albeit it probably doesn't bring enough to the table to justify $39.99 MSRP). I'll still get it though, when the B&N sale comes around...

Speaking of "alternatives". Anyone else find the extreme contrast in cover arts between the UK version of Certified Copy, and the Criterion version, to be absolutely hilarious? It's like they are from an two completely alternate universes.

Hawkguy · 02-16-2012, 10:02 PM

The poster art for Certified Copy that AE used would have looked great on a Criterion cover with just the image and title on it.

Looks like this month, the less expensive, more 'bare' release will be Summer Interlude. Although, I can't help but feel it should have been Certified Copy, since the alternative is available at a much lower price, and there seems to be only one real added extra in addition to what we'd usually see on one of the less expensive releases.

AgentOrange · 02-16-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blg

I can't speak to all of the alternatives, but having both the Criterion DVD and Studio Canal Blu-Ray of La Haine, the Studio Canal version is a major upgrade in picture quality, but the Criterion subtitle translation is better (far more descriptive) and since I don't speak French, It's worth it for me to upgrade to the Criterion Blu.

I'm pretty happy with the Artificial Eye version of Certified Copy, so the Criterion won't be a huge priority, but I may get it at some point.

I've been curious to ask you. Are you the same BLG that used to record/archive live Pearl Jam shows? (before they started taking care of that themselves).

I notice your avatar has a Pearl Jam reference...

Darkcritic · 02-16-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

The poster art for Certified Copy that AE used would have looked great on a Criterion cover with just the image and title on it.

Looks like this month, the less expensive, more 'bare' release will be Summer Interlude. Although, I can't help but feel it should have been Certified Copy, since the alternative is available at a much lower price, and there seems to be only one real added extra in addition to what we'd usually see on one of the less expensive releases.

I actually liked how it is in a lower-price point. I am really happy to see most of these films are some of the best releases of each month. Take for example The Moment of Truth, Letter Never Sent and Summer Interlude

! Three Outlaw Samurai and The Organizer and nice too.

blg · 02-16-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentOrange

I've been curious to ask you. Are you the same BLG that used to record/archive live Pearl Jam shows? (before they started taking care of that themselves).

I notice your avatar has a Pearl Jam reference...

Yeah, that would be me. I go back and forth with the music stuff and don't have too much going on there at the moment.

Beta Man · 02-16-2012, 10:12 PM

I FINALLY decided to update that silly "My Criterion" page, by entering all of the titles to kill time while waiting for announcements (tedious.... they need a better method to select titles) and I decided to add a title to the "Wish List" since I missed out on the $10 promo because I didn't have anything in there.

I selected "La Haine" and said to myself "A Blu-upgrade would be quite nice" Less than 10 minutes later we had announcements..... and you know the rest

octagon · 02-16-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentOrange

Speaking of "alternatives". Anyone else find the extreme contrast in cover arts between the UK version of Certified Copy, and the Criterion version, to be absolutely hilarious? It's like they are from an two completely alternate universes.

Yeah, I can't decide if I want to buy the light-hearted romp or the dark character study.

ROclockCK · 02-16-2012, 10:14 PM

"CAUTION: Fast-moving board. Pedestrians keep to the right."

Illy Scorsese · 02-16-2012, 10:17 PM

Eh...

Would much rather have had "Winter Light"/"Ingmar Bergman Makes A Movie" or the whole "Silence" trilogy.

PowellPressburger · 02-16-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by moody41

Downey Snr boxset as well

http://www.criterion.com/boxsets/887...bert-downey-sr

Kind of getting sick of these DVD Only Eclipse sets... I mean that Downey one I'm excited for but really anything would look better in HD, I'd rather have a rough yet more theatrical presentation of a film than a more compressed video DVD version. For eclipse sets to go BLU I don't mind that technically maybe the transfers aren't top notch but in the end it would be better IMO.

but then again it is a business and I know they have their reasons etc.

I love the cover art for most of the titles actually I have always detested the cover art for Le Haine. Just never grabbed me it isn't really bad and it is fitting but I could be still angry over no major BLU upgrades for May.

AgentOrange · 02-16-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blg

Yeah, that would be me. I go back and forth with the music stuff and don't have too much going on there at the moment.

I was going to say, where do you find time to do all that and have 1000 blu-rays.

I actually think WAY back in the day before FLAC's we sent each other a few tapes (or actually CDR's, since I never had a DAT machine). I haven't done that for many years though.

anthonyls · 02-16-2012, 10:18 PM

Concerning the "Certified Copy" covers...

The AE version makes the movie look like it might be a fun, middle-aged, romantic comedy. While the Criterion version makes the movie look boring and academic.

I've seen the movie and believe both covers to be an accurate and misleading impression of the film at the same time.

octagon · 02-16-2012, 10:23 PM

Not a bad month...

La Haine and Monika are strong probables, CC would be a definite if I weren't debating the Artificial Eye release.

The rest are all solid maybes. Even Malkovich could wind up in the 'eh, what the hell' pile come July or November.

ROclockCK · 02-16-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BAMJoe

If I hadn't seen these on the Criterion website, I would have guessed that they were fake.

It appears someone in Criterion's art department forgot to renew their Typotheque font licenses.

ParticleDan · 02-16-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

Eh...

Would much rather have had "Winter Light"/"Ingmar Bergman Makes A Movie" or the whole "Silence" trilogy.

I selfishly hope the silence trilogy doesn't get an upgrade soon as its one of the sets I purchased from criterion's v-day sale (along with the Hiroshi teshigahara and John cassavettes)

BohemianGraham · 02-16-2012, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

Not a bad month...

La Haine and Monika are strong probables, CC would be a definite if I weren't debating the Artificial Eye release.

The rest are all solid maybes. Even Malkovich could wind up in the 'eh, what the hell' pile come July or November.

It's pretty decent, despite the icky covers on some releases. For me, I care more about the films than the covers.

Criterion's had at least one film each month in 2012 I've been interested in. I'm holding off on the March titles until the rumoured 50% off sale, because March is also a pretty heavy blockbuster month, with Tintin, Muppets, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and The The Musketeers (good cheesy fun, that's put on hold until another price drop).

As much as I'm looking forward to May, I'm more eager for Tuesday because it's the 21st, and Anatomy of a Murder finally comes out!

ROclockCK · 02-16-2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

It's pretty decent, despite the icky covers on some releases. For me, I care more about the films than the covers.

Well of course the latter is important, but so is the former. I mean, it's the C-R-I-T-E-R-I-O-N Collection fercrissake. Higher standards and all...

What are they trying to do, make everything look as generic as Eclipse?

georgec · 02-16-2012, 10:40 PM

I don't care too much about cover art, but the CC and BJM covers are incredibly boring and effortless.

SpiderBaby · 02-16-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

Eh...

Would much rather have had "Winter Light"/"Ingmar Bergman Makes A Movie" or the whole "Silence" trilogy.

I don't. Summer Interlude rocks.

AgentOrange · 02-16-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by joie

UK's La Haine is locked, but the French release is region free.

Indeed it is. I didn't look that carefully.

It doesn't seem to be available though, for whatever reason. At least not on amazon.fr...

02-16-2012, 10:14 PM	#45268
ROclockCK Power Member Member since:Oct 2011	Public Service Announcement "CAUTION: Fast-moving board. Pedestrians keep to the right."

02-16-2012, 10:18 PM	#45272
anthonyls Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:44	Concerning the "Certified Copy" covers... The AE version makes the movie look like it might be a fun, middle-aged, romantic comedy. While the Criterion version makes the movie look boring and academic. I've seen the movie and believe both covers to be an accurate and misleading impression of the film at the same time. Last edited by anthonyls; 02-16-2012 at 10:22 PM.

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02-16-2012, 10:02 PM	#45262
Hawkguy Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:37	The poster art for Certified Copy that AE used would have looked great on a Criterion cover with just the image and title on it. Looks like this month, the less expensive, more 'bare' release will be Summer Interlude. Although, I can't help but feel it should have been Certified Copy, since the alternative is available at a much lower price, and there seems to be only one real added extra in addition to what we'd usually see on one of the less expensive releases.

02-16-2012, 10:12 PM	#45266
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I FINALLY decided to update that silly "My Criterion" page, by entering all of the titles to kill time while waiting for announcements (tedious.... they need a better method to select titles) and I decided to add a title to the "Wish List" since I missed out on the $10 promo because I didn't have anything in there. I selected "La Haine" and said to myself "A Blu-upgrade would be quite nice" Less than 10 minutes later we had announcements..... and you know the rest

02-16-2012, 10:17 PM	#45269
Illy Scorsese Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:141 Trading Score:86	Eh... Would much rather have had "Winter Light"/"Ingmar Bergman Makes A Movie" or the whole "Silence" trilogy.

02-16-2012, 10:23 PM	#45273
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	Not a bad month... La Haine and Monika are strong probables, CC would be a definite if I weren't debating the Artificial Eye release. The rest are all solid maybes. Even Malkovich could wind up in the 'eh, what the hell' pile come July or November.

02-16-2012, 10:40 PM	#45278
georgec Expert Member Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray collection:195	I don't care too much about cover art, but the CC and BJM covers are incredibly boring and effortless.

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