The Criterion Collection

[SpiderBaby]

I'm not saying the "Ignore" post was directed towards me or any individual poster, but all I know is if someone has a small problem with me, they can always PM me, instead of posting "I'm loving the 'ignore' feature." (again mmgirl, not saying your talking to me), but only by posting that seems that you want attention or a high five by ignoring someone. So again, if anyone has a problem with something I said, if you can get through all of the transfers crying today to find it, just PM me. Keep the forum cleaner, and only would have to focus on the other stuff (you know, plastic cases, transfers, Wes Anderson, etc.). Thanks.

Oh, and keldons post of directors that will help show me the way to substance can still be posted on here or PM me, your choice.

Oh, and I'm changing my avatar back to the Lou Reed photo. Seems like thats the photo that I use with my "a-hole" image, that looks to be coming back. Been a good run Anna.

[eatingclass]

This is a really nitpicky topic but I am hoping someone could help me out since there aren't any unboxing videos for The Third Man.

I recently picked up a copy from a garage sale (unfortunately they knew how much it was worth) and two things struck me that I needed answered:

1) I've seen that the DVD version is a fold-out package that slides out from the left side (a la Night of the Hunter) but do all the BD's of The Third Man that aren't in the plastic case slide out from the top or bottom?

I don't think anyone bootlegs Criterions, but if I'm misinformed, someone please fill me in.

2) This would be the more likely of the things I'm worried about. I recently got Man Who Fell To Earth new at a Barnes and Noble and it was a Digipak. That one had the blue sticker on it with no top sticker label and the heat sealed plastic was soft.

By comparison, this copy of The Third Man has no blue sticker (which I know does not come with every new copy of a Criterion) to nearly ensure its supposed brand new condition and its heat-sealed plastic has a hard and 'crispy' texture. The sealing point is also on its side as opposed to the back as it usually is.

I know that this was one of the earlier releases so maybe they wrapped things differently than they did by the time they got to the Man Who Fell to Earth.

Any and all help is appreciated because I really don't want to get duped.

EDIT: And if some photos of the BD will help, please let me know.

[PowellPressburger]

The original older Criterion Blus came in that awful slides out from TOP/BOTTOM packaging and you can order a PLASTIC replacement case from Criterion (check out the CRITERION main first page thread) https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-mo...iscussion.html

Also the Blu-Ray sticker is only on the outer plastic wrap of their releases NOT on the package artwork.

Your copy of MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH it was the TOP/BOTTOM packaging right? http://www.criterionforum.org/DVD-pa...collection/500

Here are PICS of The Third MAN http://www.criterionforum.org/DVD-pa...collection/499

[ChadFL]

Oh man where have I been all day. Missed a ton of drama around here. I have a lot of catching up to to.

[Tom Hiddleston]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I'm not saying the "Ignore" post was directed towards me or any individual poster, but all I know is if someone has a small problem with me, they can always PM me, instead of posting "I'm loving the 'ignore' feature." (again mmgirl, not saying your talking to me), but only by posting that seems that you want attention or a high five by ignoring someone. So again, if anyone has a problem with something I said, if you can get through all of the transfers crying today to find it, just PM me. Keep the forum cleaner, and only would have to focus on the other stuff (you know, plastic cases, transfers, Wes Anderson, etc.). Thanks.

Oh, and keldons post of directors that will help show me the way to substance can still be posted on here or PM me, your choice.

Oh, and I'm changing my avatar back to the Lou Reed photo. Seems like thats the photo that I use with my "a-hole" image, that looks to be coming back. Been a good run Anna.

Just to clarify, no it was not directed at you, I just like to poke fun at the people who are being less than civil. If I wanted attention I would run naked down the street screaming "Look at me I'm naked!"

[buffetfroid]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I'm not saying the "Ignore" post was directed towards me or any individual poster, but all I know is if someone has a small problem with me, they can always PM me, instead of posting "I'm loving the 'ignore' feature." (again mmgirl, not saying your talking to me), but only by posting that seems that you want attention or a high five by ignoring someone. So again, if anyone has a problem with something I said, if you can get through all of the transfers crying today to find it, just PM me. Keep the forum cleaner, and only would have to focus on the other stuff (you know, plastic cases, transfers, Wes Anderson, etc.). Thanks.

Oh, and keldons post of directors that will help show me the way to substance can still be posted on here or PM me, your choice.

Oh, and I'm changing my avatar back to the Lou Reed photo. Seems like thats the photo that I use with my "a-hole" image, that looks to be coming back. Been a good run Anna.

this thread isn't always all about you, dude

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by mmgirl

If I wanted attention I would run naked down the street screaming "Look at me I'm naked!"

any pics?

[gener]

Also, the sealing point for the shrinkwrap should be on the sides...you should see a small crease on both sides, and not on the back...so I think that you bought a genuine copy. Good find!

[Tom Hiddleston]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

any pics?

You'd go blind but check my website fatchicks.com.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by buffetfroid

this thread isn't always all about you, dude

hmmmmmmm. No, it's sometimes about CCfixx. We switch.

But since the comment was made after mine, I decided to reply to PM me SO THIS FORUM WOULDN'T BE ABOUT ME.

You can always post more too so it doesn't always have to be about me or seem to you.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by mmgirl

You'd go blind but check my website fatchicks.com.

Beta recommended that site the other day. I told him he is crazy. Thanks anyway.

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by eatingclass

I recently picked up a copy from a garage sale (unfortunately they knew how much it was worth) and two things struck me that I needed answered:

at a freaking garage sale?! most people sell this type of stuff online. weird. but wow. good find!

[Tom Hiddleston]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Beta recommended that site the other day. I told him he is crazy. Thanks anyway.

Np. Just trying to get more hits, I've got -2 so far.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by eatingclass

I recently picked up a copy from a garage sale (unfortunately they knew how much it was worth) and two things struck me that I needed answered:

Damn internet.

Oh well, guess ya gotta take the bad with all the free porn.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by mmgirl

Np. Just trying to get more hits, I've got -2 so far.

I'm afraid to actually hit that website, not knowing what it would really show. A porn site? An eating contest site? A forum? Oprah?

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by mmgirl

Just to clarify, no it was not directed at you, I just like to poke fun at the people who are being less than civil. If I wanted attention I would run naked down the street screaming "Look at me I'm naked!"

i don't know if you'd technically have to say this for people to understand it, but if you wanted to piss off the local blind citizens in the nearby area you are streaking through then yelling that would probably do the trick

[Tom Hiddleston]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

i don't know if you'd technically have to say this for people to understand it, but if you wanted to piss off the local blind citizens in the nearby area you are streaking through then yelling that would probably do the trick

When in doubt, yell.

[BluBonnet]

I have the older version of The Third Man blu-ray from Criterion, and the shrink-wrap definitely has the blue sticker on it.

Having said that, I think it's definitely possible that at least a few of their blu-rays might slip out of the factory without the blue sticker. Whoever does the actual manufacturing/packaging may not have the same high standards Criterion usually does for designing/pressing the actual discs.

As for any blu-rays that may not have the original shrink-wrapping (assuming that's the case), they may not necessarily be bootlegs. I would assume the major chains (amazon, B&N, BB, etc.) will usually re-shrinkwrap anything that gets returned for reasons other than the discs being defective, but I don't know that for a fact.

[Tom Hiddleston]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I'm afraid to actually hit that website, not knowing what it would really show. A porn site? An eating contest site? A forum? Oprah?

All of the above, except for the forum.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by mmgirl

All of the above, except for the forum.

got ya. Well that don't sound that bad. Forums are the worst.