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Gusto-Guus · 11-10-2014, 12:06 AM

Lets see your wishlist for this coming sale. Here are mine:

Solaris
My Darling Clementine
The Vanishing

Maybe:

Diabolique
For All Mankind
Being John MalKovich
Purple Noon
Throne of Blood

Tin Drum · 11-10-2014, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Gusto-Guus

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Eraserhead
Tati Collection

Maybe La Dolce Vita

Snicket · 11-10-2014, 12:08 AM

"In house writers"? I don't think people realize how small Criterion is, they have less than 30 employees, some of that number may include their interns. Having in house writers is completely impractical.

Also some people just can't afford DVDs, and that's totally valid. Not to mention the universities and libraries that have a hefty supply of Criterion's on hand either can't aford a blu-ray library or the means to support the format. I get that's it's super easy to hate on DVD, but there are completely understandable reasons to not have blu.

Criterion is always going to be limited to the resources they have, and I think they are doing well with what they are working with considering the resources they have.

rdandura · 11-10-2014, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gusto-Guus

Lets see your wishlist for this coming sale. Here are mine:

Solaris
My Darling Clementine
The Vanishing

Maybe:

Diabolique
For All Mankind
Being John MalKovich
Purple Noon
Throne of Blood

I'm immediately picking up:
The Vanishing
Vengeance Is Mine

Maybe Get:
F for Fake
La Dolce vita
Persona
King of the Hill

Polaroid · 11-10-2014, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHEЯNOБLY!

No, its not fine. DVD-hanger-ons should be ostracized from society like lepers.

[Show spoiler]

Wahey lol

jmclick · 11-10-2014, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polaroid

I Married a Witch is a great little flick, awesome transfer, its got amazing visuals for the time it was made and its so fun. You should get just for that haha.

Thank you for the recommendation. I will pick up a copy.

I did look up Westchester Films and see that according to their website, they also own the rights to John Ford's Stagecoach and Ernst Lubitsch's To Be or Not to Be, as well as the five titles in Criterion's John Cassavetes Box Set. Barnes & Noble, here I come ...

Scottie · 11-10-2014, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gusto-Guus

Lets see your wishlist for this coming sale. Here are mine:

Solaris
My Darling Clementine
The Vanishing

Maybe:

Diabolique
For All Mankind
Being John MalKovich
Purple Noon
Throne of Blood

Being John Malkovich is a great film and one of my favorites of the 90s. I'd definitely recommend it!

Polaroid · 11-10-2014, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmclick

Thank you for the recommendation. I will pick up a copy.

I did look up Westchester Films and see that according to their website, they also own the rights to John Ford's Stagecoach and Ernst Lubitsch's To Be or Not to Be, as well as the five titles in Criterion's John Cassavetes Box Set. Barnes & Noble, here I come ...

I hope you enjoy

I got my copy for £10 so its not an expensive release

Polaroid · 11-10-2014, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iScottie

Being John Malkovich is a great film and one of my favorites of the 90s. I'd definitely recommend it!

I love BJM, I love the theme of puppets and control in it, and John Cusack is unrecognisable, as is Cameron Diaz. Its quite a sad film, bur very quirky

.

I can't see who it can be hated :P I love the Criterion artwork for it too

jhiggy23 · 11-10-2014, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gusto-Guus

Lets see your wishlist for this coming sale. Here are mine:

Solaris
My Darling Clementine
The Vanishing

Maybe:

Diabolique
For All Mankind
Being John MalKovich
Purple Noon
Throne of Blood

I'd HIGHLY recommend Diabolique and Purple Noon. I'd do the same for For All Mankind too, as it's a wonderful film, it just depends on whether you think buying a documentary is worth it. I personally think it is, but not everyone agrees. I'd skip Throne of Blood.

The Great Owl · 11-10-2014, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gusto-Guus

Lets see your wishlist for this coming sale. Here are mine:

L'Avventura
It Happened One Night
My Darling Clementine
La Dolce Vita
The Big Chill

ShellOilJunior · 11-10-2014, 12:30 AM

All future Criterion releases should include:

Blu-ray disc(s)
(1) plastic Scanovo case
(1) digipak case
(1) steel book case
(1) slip cover
(1) booklet
(1) leaflet

Your choice of shrink wrap or brown paper wrap.

*All packaging, paper and plastic* - Full 7-year warranty.

Order from Criterion.com and receive velvet glove delivery. Sunday delivery available.

Scottie · 11-10-2014, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

All future Criterion releases should include:

Blu-ray disc(s)
(1) plastic Scanovo case
(1) digipak case
(1) steel book case
(1) slip cover
(1) booklet
(1) leaflet

Your choice of shrink wrap or brown paper wrap.

*All packaging, paper and plastic* - Full 7-year warranty.

Order from Criterion.com and receive velvet glove delivery. Sunday delivery available.

lmao

Polaroid · 11-10-2014, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I'd HIGHLY recommend Diabolique and Purple Noon. I'd do the same for For All Mankind too, as it's a wonderful film, it just depends on whether you think buying a documentary is worth it. I personally think it is, but not everyone agrees. I'd skip Throne of Blood.

Criterion has soem AWESOME documentaries.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

All future Criterion releases should include:

Blu-ray disc(s)
(1) plastic Scanovo case
(1) digipak case
(1) steel book case
(1) slip cover
(1) booklet
(1) leaflet

Your choice of shrink wrap or brown paper wrap.

*All packaging, paper and plastic* - Full 7-year warranty.

Order from Criterion.com and receive velvet glove delivery. Sunday delivery available.

Uhhh YES? Isn't this common sense haha.

Also all films should include a FULL poster of the artwork, should be minimum size of A0 and should come framed, included in the cost of the film. (on serious note would love to see poster included in release like Che)

ShellOilJunior · 11-10-2014, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Criterion has soem AWESOME documentaries

I saw A Brief History of Time several weeks ago (Library copy) and enjoyed it a lot. It seems to be a good primer for the book by the same name.

Clare2904 · 11-10-2014, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Yeah I get that, but they can always buy existing essays and such. Also I'm sure they will have in-house writers if need be.

Bu the still pissed off they are releasing these 'half assed' packages.

So you are happy to pay for a booklet that has an essay you may have already read ?

As for an "in-house" writer, do you want film or specialised authors, like Adam said, you want a good researched piece and that takes time which equals money.

deepbreathsanddeath · 11-10-2014, 01:33 AM

Why don't poor people just buy more money?

Clare2904 · 11-10-2014, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepbreathsanddeath

Why don't poor people just buy more money?

Damn these poor people, messing up our Collection

Scottie · 11-10-2014, 01:53 AM

Why is everybody getting so upset over the pamphlets and whatnot?

Just give me the movie in an HD quality and you've got a happy customer over here.

hdogg523 · 11-10-2014, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gusto-Guus

Lets see your wishlist for this coming sale.

Must buys:

The Vanishing
The Innocents
Eraserhead
Safety Last
In the Mood for Love

Maybe:

La Dolce Vita
The Freshman
The Phantom Carriage
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Y Tu Mama Tambien

There are at least 10 more that I could easily add to either list.

11-10-2014, 12:30 AM	#114452
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	All future Criterion releases should include: Blu-ray disc(s) (1) plastic Scanovo case (1) digipak case (1) steel book case (1) slip cover (1) booklet (1) leaflet Your choice of shrink wrap or brown paper wrap. All packaging, paper and plastic - Full 7-year warranty. Order from Criterion.com and receive velvet glove delivery. Sunday delivery available.

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11-10-2014, 12:06 AM	#114441
Gusto-Guus Active Member Member since:Nov 2013	Lets see your wishlist for this coming sale. Here are mine: Solaris My Darling Clementine The Vanishing Maybe: Diabolique For All Mankind Being John MalKovich Purple Noon Throne of Blood

11-10-2014, 12:08 AM	#114443
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:622 Blu-ray collection:1160 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	"In house writers"? I don't think people realize how small Criterion is, they have less than 30 employees, some of that number may include their interns. Having in house writers is completely impractical. Also some people just can't afford DVDs, and that's totally valid. Not to mention the universities and libraries that have a hefty supply of Criterion's on hand either can't aford a blu-ray library or the means to support the format. I get that's it's super easy to hate on DVD, but there are completely understandable reasons to not have blu. Criterion is always going to be limited to the resources they have, and I think they are doing well with what they are working with considering the resources they have.

11-10-2014, 01:33 AM	#114457
deepbreathsanddeath Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brisbane, Australia Blu-ray collection:1077 Blu-ray reviews: 109 Trading Score:38	Why don't poor people just buy more money?

11-10-2014, 01:53 AM	#114459
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Why is everybody getting so upset over the pamphlets and whatnot? Just give me the movie in an HD quality and you've got a happy customer over here.

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