The Criterion Collection

[Norbie]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

I come down firmly on the pro-digipak side of the debate. I think many of them are just beautiful. The one for Gone Girl for instance, or the one for Breathless -- both are just gorgeous IMO.

I don't mind if they released 5-10 digipacks a year for a really fancy large release with thick booklets, they look more special than the plastic cases. But I understand both sides, and as long they don't go and do something like those thin digipacks that came with their first blu-rays all will be good.

[Namuhana]

Originally Posted by andyk69

thanks so much! i live in spain so i guess i would be any of those sales you mention, the shipping cost is gonna be what i saved in the sale

Originally Posted by deepbreathsanddeath

At B&N, international shipping used to be $7.49 for the order and $0.99 per item. They changed it to $7.49 for the order and $5.49 per item. Keep that in mind when planning on purchasing during a sale. It's not really worth it anymore. You'd be better off just keeping an eye out on Amazon and eBay.

Ah, I didn't know you're in Spain. Yeah, like deepbreathsanddeath said, shipping went up quite a bit for international buyers for B&N. You might just have to try tracking the prices for the titles you want on here just to see when Amazon lowers their prices.

[Scottie]

With the announcement and upcoming release of Pennebaker's Dont Look Back, what are the chances of Criterion releasing his 1973 film, Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars?

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by iScottie

With the announcement and upcoming release of Pennebaker's Dont Look Back, what are the chances of Criterion releasing his 1973 film, Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars?

I've been praying for a Criterion release of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars for a long while now. I used to own that movie on VHS, and it's really something.

Last weekend, some friends and I went to see Mötley Crüe in concert with Alice Cooper as the supporting act. I was reminded of how influential David Bowie's glam-rock phase was to subsequent bands.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I've been praying for a Criterion release of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars for a long while now. I used to own that movie on VHS, and it's really something.

Last weekend, some friends and I went to see Mötley Crüe in concert with Alice Cooper as the supporting act. I was reminded of how influential David Bowie's glam-rock phase was to subsequent bands.

I've always been intrigued by Bowie but had only known a few of his songs. Over these past few months, though, I've really been expanding my knowledge of him and exploring his catalogue, which has resulted in me admiring him as one of the greatest musicians of all-time.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by iScottie

I've always been intrigued by Bowie but had only known a few of his songs. Over these past few months, though, I've really been expanding my knowledge of him and exploring his catalogue, which has resulted in me admiring him as one of the greatest musicians of all-time.

David Bowie has always been a favorite of mine.

In my opinion, the best five-album streak in the history of rock is Bowie's Station to Station (1976), Low (1977), "Heroes" (1977), Lodger (1979), and Scary Monsters (1980).

Most people, however, think of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972), as Bowie's peak, and it really is a fine album that had a great tour.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

David Bowie has always been a favorite of mine.

In my opinion, the best five-album streak in the history of rock is Bowie's Station to Station (1976), Low (1977), "Heroes" (1977), Lodger (1979), and Scary Monsters (1980).

Most people, however, think of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972), as Bowie's peak, and it really is a fine album that had a great tour.

If I had a favorite song of all time, I would definitively say it's "Heroes".

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

David Bowie has always been a favorite of mine.

In my opinion, the best five-album streak in the history of rock is Bowie's Station to Station (1976), Low (1977), "Heroes" (1977), Lodger (1979), and Scary Monsters (1980).

Most people, however, think of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972), as Bowie's peak, and it really is a fine album that had a great tour.

The more you speak, the more I silently fall in love with you as only a straight man could. We're not too different in age (I'm 37), I'm originally from northwest GA, I run (although not as intensely as you), and you seem to have great taste in music and movies.

I've actually just recently been going back to pick up the remaining Rykodisc CD releases of Bowie's catalog because I think those releases sound the best out of all the digital reissues.

PS... Don't be weirded out by the love part above; it's just a joke.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

The more you speak, the more I silently fall in love with you as only a straight man could. We're not too different in age (I'm 37), I'm originally from northwest GA, I run (although not as intensely as you), and you seem to have great taste in music and movies.

I've actually just recently been going back to pick up the remaining Rykodisc CD releases of Bowie's catalog because I think those releases sound the best out of all the digital reissues.

PS... Don't be weirded out by the love part above; it's just a joke.

Much appreciated! I used to own a lot of the Rykodisc editions of Bowie's albums until they were stolen. Nowadays, I mostly roll with the EMI editions. I have, however, pre-ordered Bowie's upcoming box set, Five Years 1969-1973, which has remastered versions of his albums from that era, and which is the first of other career-spanning sets. The 40th Anniversay remaster of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars sounds great, and this box set reportedly has the other early albums treated the same way.

[joie]

I am expanding my critical vocabulary. "Ivan's Childhood" has a supplement in which a woman describes how the movie can be difficult: abrubt, disorienting cuts; is a particular scene real or a dream? etc. She suggests that one could try to gain a "retrospective understanding" of the movie, which is an alternative to saying, "Watch it again."

[jmclick]

Heads up! Amazon seems to be running a sort of unofficial "flash sale" on Criterion titles today, with a lot of the expensive box sets at 50% off and many $39.99 titles discounted down to $22.49.

https://www.blu-ray.com/deals/?sortb...ategory=bluray

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by jmclick

Heads up! Amazon seems to be running a sort of unofficial "flash sale" on Criterion titles today, with a lot of the expensive box sets at 50% off and many $39.99 titles discounted down to $22.49.

https://www.blu-ray.com/deals/?sortb...ategory=bluray

Thanks!

[skylog]

Originally Posted by jmclick

Heads up! Amazon seems to be running a sort of unofficial "flash sale" on Criterion titles today, with a lot of the expensive box sets at 50% off and many $39.99 titles discounted down to $22.49.

https://www.blu-ray.com/deals/?sortb...ategory=bluray

just came here to ring the bell about this...but you did it for me

[Brad1963]

Originally Posted by jmclick

Heads up! Amazon seems to be running a sort of unofficial "flash sale" on Criterion titles today, with a lot of the expensive box sets at 50% off and many $39.99 titles discounted down to $22.49.

https://www.blu-ray.com/deals/?sortb...ategory=bluray

Cool. I just pre-ordered A Room with A View, A Special Day and Kwaidan.

[wondervamp]

Yes, but Amazon usually has these for about $24 so this is like a 10% sale for the $22 titles.

[Jr7936]

i was shocked to see the apu trilogy at 50% for preorder with free shipping
since i have a $10 gift card balance it came out to be $43 shipped after taxes and because i am not a bn member this might be the cheapest release day

[BobbyMcGee]

Tempting sale! But, I think I will wait on the next Criterion flash-sale (which should be coming later this month or early next month) and the B&N sale in the fall that coincides with Black-Friday.

[wondervamp]

Exactly!

[pedromvu]

Originally Posted by jmclick

Heads up! Amazon seems to be running a sort of unofficial "flash sale" on Criterion titles today, with a lot of the expensive box sets at 50% off and many $39.99 titles discounted down to $22.49.

https://www.blu-ray.com/deals/?sortb...ategory=bluray

Thanks, just pre-ordered Apu Trilogy, since there isn't a B&N near me, the only way to get a better deal without waiting until next year Criterion Flash Sale for me is if there is a 15%-30% online coupon code for Next B&N sale.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by BobbyMcGee

Tempting sale! But, I think I will wait on the next Criterion flash-sale (which should be coming later this month or early next month) and the B&N sale in the fall that coincides with Black-Friday.

The best part for me is being able to pre-order horror titles like Kwaidan or The Brood for good prices before Halloween