The Criterion Collection

[MifuneFan]

I like you Polaroid, and appreciate your posts, and insights on graphic design. I wouldn't let a few bad apples discourage you from posting

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by rodneyfaile

Went to B&N for the 50% Criterion sale. Guy in front of me just bought $447.00 worth of Criterions.

I had around that in my cart, but the coupons a few weeks ago I got 2/3 of what I wanted, and finished up my order last night. I only buy Criterions during one of the 4 sales, so that's not an unreasonable number if 1) that's how you buy them and 2) you buy most of what they release.

I also like Polaroid.

[Scottie]

Polaroid, keep posting buddy.

[theater dreamer]

Originally Posted by iscottie

polaroid, keep posting buddy.

+1

[theater dreamer]

Well, my Criterion onslaught has begun. After a bit of driving, I was able to pick up the two boxed sets I'm targeting this sale; John Cassavetes: Five Films, and 3 Films By Roberto Rosselini Starring Ingrid Bergman. The boxes seemed to be in really nice shape, but upon a second review of each arriving home, both had little dings that would make me crazy. I'll just end up buying replacement boxes from the Criterion shop, more than likely.

The 12th will see my really big buy. Come on 25% off $100 coupon!

[Stationary Explorer]

I keep putting off 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' because of the packaging (not to mention I already have the 20th Century Fox edition. I want it to match all the earlier Wes Anderson Criterion titles. Do you think this would ever get reissued in the plastic case?

[Gusto-Guus]

Lads, Early Summer and Samurai Rebellion. Any of these getting upgrades soon or should I get the DVDs?

[Sifox211]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

[Show spoiler]

Not looking for sympathy or trying to cause any drama here (will happily delete this), but it was a bit more than the comments they made about my question on the other thread (which may have been silly to you guys but for me it really caused me some problems). It was more the fact they all made out that every post I made was a waste of time and never had any purpose or meaning to it, really hurt me as I saw this place (and the UK thread) as a nice social place to chat about film relating to Criterion - rather than strict discuss this and discuss that, and I generally liked a lot of you guys that post so it I just found it all quite hurtful (I guess I am too sensitive).

When there is no news I thought it was nice to try start a fresh topic to keep people entertained and just keep the thread alive, never understood the point in posting just when there is real news and I suppose people didn't see that and saw my posts as a desperate ploy to get attention/stir trouble (which is not what I was going for).

On a more personal note, I suffer really bad depression and I felt because of the comments made everyone here hated me and found me to be a huge problem, I imagined everyone rolling there eyes and getting pissed off everytime I posted. I know everyone got annoyed with me around announcements due to my excitement, and spammy posts but I never meant to wind people up, I generally have a huge passion for cinema and announcements really make me happy (as stupid as it is), all I do is work so its nice to get excited by things and maybe I just let it get to my head. Also I guess its hard to take me serious as I never went to film school so I can't use as many technical terms, but despite that I do love cinema and the films released by all these companies and I learn from them and teach myself.

So I just removed myself and everyone seems happier so I will stay that way. Just thought I would post to clear it up as a few asked.

Mods are more than welcome to remove this post if its causing topic to go off topic or its not appropriate.

(I suppose to make this on topic, recently saw the remastered Andrei Rublev at my local cinema, got Tarkovskys other films all booked. Great experience and I regret not seeing AR sooner, beautiful ending.)

But yeah here I am - making people roll their eyes, I just wish people would remember there is a person behind these words...

I fully get what you are saying mate and know exactly what you mean. It can be very hard to not let random stupid comments by strangers on a message board get to you. But believe me when I say that me and a lot of folks in these threads enjoy your posts and miss you! I fully understand it if you don't want to come back but in my eyes you'd be very welcome

(PS I didn't go to film school either - I'm a chartered engineer - and it can be hard to write about film in this place!)

[Polaroid]

Thanks for the nice words, but it just feels really awkward now - I will probably give it some more time and see how I feel, I did want to post with last announcement (Dekalog omfg) but yeah just worry what people here think, I don't want to be hated, just want to enjoy the chat... I respect a lot of people here so yeah :/

Anyway, to get it out of my system...





Also, reminded me of:



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[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Gusto-Guus

Lads, Early Summer and Samurai Rebellion. Any of these getting upgrades soon or should I get the DVDs?

Don't think I've heard anything about them, but of the two, Early Summer is more likely to be announced sooner.

[silverlakephil]

Originally Posted by WonderWeasel

I have a feeling my blind buy for today (Certified Copy) is going to be gone by the time I get out of work...

Has anyone else who has already been to B&N noticed if the Kiarostami films were already gone from their store?

You can go online and have them hold any Criterion title in stock at the front counter. That's what I always do for titles I'm definitely want and just browse for other titles that may interest me when I get there. They'll also text you once they're available to pick up.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Gusto-Guus

Lads, Early Summer and Samurai Rebellion. Any of these getting upgrades soon or should I get the DVDs?

No upgrade plans until after someone takes the plunge.

[Gusto-Guus]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Don't think I've heard anything about them, but of the two, Early Summer is more likely to be announced sooner.

Originally Posted by iScottie

No upgrade plans until after someone takes the plunge.

Thanks, guys. Think I'll get both and judge whether or not a bluray upgrade is worth it as some of these DVDs are fine enough for me, especially with the black and white movies.

[Rodney-2187]

Originally Posted by Gusto-Guus

Thanks, guys. Think I'll get both and judge whether or not a bluray upgrade is worth it as some of these DVDs are fine enough for me, especially with the black and white movies.

My girlfriend got me Night of the Hunter from Criterion as a gift a while back and it wasn't until I was done watching it and putting it back in the case that I noticed it was the DVD and not the blu-ray. It looked amazing. Best looking DVD I've ever seen! I've been thinking about getting Homicide from Criterion on DVD. It would be a blind buy for me though, and my OCD doesn't like that they are taller on the shelf when I put them in order of spine number.

[Doctor Jack]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I like you Polaroid, and appreciate your posts, and insights on graphic design. I wouldn't let a few bad apples discourage you from posting

Originally Posted by iScottie

Polaroid, keep posting buddy.

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

+1

I don't think I've ever come across you before but let me say, screw anyone on here who makes you feel bad. Just ignore them. Don't let them get you down.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by Gusto-Guus

Lads, Early Summer and Samurai Rebellion. Any of these getting upgrades soon or should I get the DVDs?

Early Summer seems very likely since there is a new 4k restoration being released in Japan in September.

[theater dreamer]

Polaroid, the way I look at it, the people who frequent this thread are sort of an extended family. I can't begin to tell you, and the others who contribute to the discussion, just how much our conversations have meant to me. My life, for the most part, has been put on hold for the foreseeable future. Many of the things I'd normally do--working, going out with friends, or dating, are pretty much a no go at this point in time. I'm naturally a very positive person, but there are times when I find it difficult to keep my chin up. Yet I come here, and there's always something interesting being talked about. Sometimes I can contribute. Other times, I'll just read what others are putting out there. Yet I rarely leave here without a smile, or some new pebble of inspiration. It might be something as simple as a different perspective about a film I've already seen. Or, I might be turned on to a new director, actor, or movie, for the first time. Sometimes, I just laugh at Ray's seemingly endless supply of animated gifs and pop culture-infused references. But the point to my meandering sentiment is this: often, I feel better better closing the browser window than I did when I first opened it. And this special little group wouldn't be the same if any of the regulars were missing. You bring a lot to the discussion. You are valued, Polaroid. And, if somebody said something to you on the forum that upset you--kick them to the curb. They are not worth your time.

If you need to take a while away from our little inner sanctum, I understand; our other regulars will, too. But know this. It won't be quite the same without you here.

You do what you need to do, and we will support your decision, whatever it may be. Just know that whenever you do decide to come back, we will all be that much happier.

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Thanks for the nice words, but it just feels really awkward now - I will probably give it some more time and see how I feel, I did want to post with last announcement (Dekalog omfg) but yeah just worry what people here think, I don't want to be hated, just want to enjoy the chat... I respect a lot of people here so yeah :/

[Knaldskalle]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

Anyway, to get it out of my system...

[Show spoiler]

Also, reminded me of:

[Show spoiler]

...

[WonderWeasel]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

[Show spoiler]

Not looking for sympathy or trying to cause any drama here (will happily delete this), but it was a bit more than the comments they made about my question on the other thread (which may have been silly to you guys but for me it really caused me some problems). It was more the fact they all made out that every post I made was a waste of time and never had any purpose or meaning to it, really hurt me as I saw this place (and the UK thread) as a nice social place to chat about film relating to Criterion - rather than strict discuss this and discuss that, and I generally liked a lot of you guys that post so it I just found it all quite hurtful (I guess I am too sensitive).

When there is no news I thought it was nice to try start a fresh topic to keep people entertained and just keep the thread alive, never understood the point in posting just when there is real news and I suppose people didn't see that and saw my posts as a desperate ploy to get attention/stir trouble (which is not what I was going for).

On a more personal note, I suffer really bad depression and I felt because of the comments made everyone here hated me and found me to be a huge problem, I imagined everyone rolling there eyes and getting pissed off everytime I posted. I know everyone got annoyed with me around announcements due to my excitement, and spammy posts but I never meant to wind people up, I generally have a huge passion for cinema and announcements really make me happy (as stupid as it is), all I do is work so its nice to get excited by things and maybe I just let it get to my head. Also I guess its hard to take me serious as I never went to film school so I can't use as many technical terms, but despite that I do love cinema and the films released by all these companies and I learn from them and teach myself.

So I just removed myself and everyone seems happier so I will stay that way. Just thought I would post to clear it up as a few asked.

Mods are more than welcome to remove this post if its causing topic to go off topic or its not appropriate.

(I suppose to make this on topic, recently saw the remastered Andrei Rublev at my local cinema, got Tarkovskys other films all booked. Great experience and I regret not seeing AR sooner, beautiful ending.)

But yeah here I am - making people roll their eyes, I just wish people would remember there is a person behind these words...

I need another autodidactic film geek on here. You think people roll their eyes at what you type? Have you read most of my posts?

[Purplenoon]

Going fast this morning in Milwaukee. I'd try reserving them n store for pickup later.