The Criterion Collection

[Xtempo]

Originally Posted by Jexes23

It’s a great film. The restoration is older, much like Stagecoach it would benefit quite a lot from the tools they use now to stabilize the image of older pictures. It’s hard to say whether you would like it or not. You look heavy on the Japanese titles and you don’t seem to have a large collection of older European films. However thematically I would say there is some overlap. Probably not any help but just my take.

I might try it then. I know the story is kinda of a classic but was unsure about that version since most of my frame of reference is the Disney one. If thematically similar I should still find it enjoyable.

[koberulz]

Originally Posted by Michael24

Had sort of already made my purchases for the month (in addition to a few pre-orders), but I wasn't expecting a B&N sale

You weren't expecting something that happens literally every year and has been discussed almost daily for the past month?

[Jobla]

Went to a local and picked up:

WAR AND PEACE
A FACE IN THE CROWD
ALL THAT JAZZ

Those should keep me busy for at least a week.

[theater dreamer]

After my monthly doctor appointment, I checked out two Barnes & Noble near me, the Highland Village and Lewisville (TX) stores, and I’m happy to report both were well stocked, and every single boxed set or digipack I saw were in pristine condition. I was shocked. The Highland Village store took a while to search through. There was no discernible ordering to the movies. But they had almost everything in stock, including a gorgeous copy of Shoah. So, I grabbed that with my remaining gift certificate from Christmas. The Lewisville store had a bit smaller selection, but a broad grouping of new releases and old favorites. I snagged War and Peace, Swingtime and Dr. Strangelove there.

So, I’m done until Klute comes out, and I go back to pick up more. How many, exactly, depends on whether or not I grab that Agnes Varda boxed set. This has been a nice week, film wise. A few from Best Buy, a couple pickups from Amazon UK, and now a few Criterions.

[pauleky]

Bought six Blu-rays from the B&N 50% off sale:

• I Married a Witch
• The Uninvited
• House of Games
• The Innocents
• Moonrise Kingdom
• The Great Dictator

Want more, but trying to control myself...lol

[Michael24]

Originally Posted by koberulz

You weren't expecting something that happens literally every year and has been discussed almost daily for the past month?

I know they have a yearly B&N sale, but I don't always know when they are (so many places/labels have sales, it's hard to keep them all sorted out), and I'm not able to stay up on every single thread of interest. I just happened to see a post from Criterion on Facebook this morning announcing the sale.

[theater dreamer]

Originally Posted by Michael24

I know they have a yearly B&N sale, but I don't always know when they are (so many places/labels have sales, it's hard to keep them all sorted out), and I'm not able to stay up on every single thread of interest. I just happened to see a post from Criterion on Facebook this morning announcing the sale.

There are two Barnes & Noble Criterion sales (about a month long), and two 24 hour Criterion Flash sales every year. They happen at the same time every year, to within a week or two.

If you collect Criterions, it behooves you to follow the discussion here to be alerted to the dates. The savings are worth it.

[jardel]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

I love the digipacks.

I also love digipack...in the shelf they seem like a lot of books.......maybe i am old fashion.....

[hariseldon]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

There are two Barnes & Noble Criterion sales (about a month long), and two 24 hour Criterion Flash sales every year. They happen at the same time every year, to within a week or two.

If you collect Criterions, it behooves you to follow the discussion here to be alerted to the dates. The savings are worth it.

But from Australia it's less helpful as Criterion doesn't ship there and B&N barely seems to anymore.

I guess Amazon half-assed Price Matching most ot the B&N prices is useful for international since I think at least AmazonUS is shipping to AUS again.

[theater dreamer]

Originally Posted by Michael24

I know they have a yearly B&N sale, but I don't always know when they are (so many places/labels have sales, it's hard to keep them all sorted out), and I'm not able to stay up on every single thread of interest. I just happened to see a post from Criterion on Facebook this morning announcing the sale.

Here's a little more info for ya, Michael24.

The Barnes & Noble Criterion sales are typically in July and November. The July 2019 sale just started today, and per our guru of all things Criterion sales, Hariseldon, the sale runs through the end of business day August 4th. That's in store, and online. 50% off of MSRP.

If you get a Barnes & Noble membership ($25), good for one calendar year, you get 10% off in store purchases, and that stacks on top of the already 50% off discount. That discount does not work on online orders.

The Criterion Flash sales are also 50% off MSRP, and happen twice a year. Here are the dates of the last several sales:

March 5, 2019
October 17, 2018
February 13, 2018
October 17, 2017
February 28, 2017
October 18, 2016
February 23, 2016
October 7, 2015

One spring, one in the fall. Every year, between about the middle of February to the first week of March, you'll see a sale. They'll announce it on Facebook, and if you've registered on the Criterion site with your e-mail, they'll send you an e-mail when the sale starts, too. The fall sale is in early to middle October.

Also, Criterion awards loyalty points. Every $ you spend on merchandise (not including tax or any shipping) accumulates, and once you've attained 500 points, they award you with a $50 gift certificate. This usually posts within a few minutes of your qualifying for it. So, if you go over $500, and get the certificate while the sale is still going on, you can use it right away to buy more.

From memory, shipping on over $50 is free for Criterion.com orders. And, only a few states (as of now) pay sales tax. Other members of our discussion will have to remind you which those are. If Criterion operates as business in the state, they must collect. Their headquarters are in New York, so New York state residents must pay. I'm in Texas, and I don't have to pay a tax.

I hope that helps!

[theater dreamer]

Originally Posted by hariseldon

But from Australia it's less helpful as Criterion doesn't ship there and B&N barely seems to anymore.

I guess Amazon half-assed Price Matching most ot the B&N prices is useful for international since I think at least AmazonUS is shipping to AUS again.

Agreed. And, from reading discussions on the forum, the cost of parcel forwarding services have gone up drastically, pretty much negating the savings. Of course, if you have a friend stateside that would be willing to buy for you and ship internationally, maybe there's still a way. I am completely ignorant of how international shipments are inspected/opened when it comes to things like duty taxes. Luckily, I just buy from Amazon UK, and I've never had any additional charges beyond shipping.

[Gacivory]

I know there’s some crossover, and I hope I’m not stepping on toes or being out of line, but Arrow is also 50% off at Barnes and Noble! (Coupons work, no idea when it ends!)

[theater dreamer]

Originally Posted by pauleky

Bought six Blu-rays from the B&N 50% off sale:

• I Married a Witch
• The Uninvited
• House of Games
• The Innocents
• Moonrise Kingdom
• The Great Dictator

Want more, but trying to control myself...lol

It’s really hard, isn’t it? During the Barnes & Noble sales, I can exercise a little restraint, as they last a whole month. I don’t usually spend more than a few hundred, even though the period covers two paychecks. But the Flash sales? Oh, hell. LOL. It’s every man for themselves. As soon as that code goes live, it’s a free for all. I have my list on my desktop pc flat screen monitor, complete with alternates, and I fill my order on my laptop. Then, I try to forget for the next 23 hours that it’s still going on, so I won’t buy any more.

This next Flash sale is going to put a hurting on my wallet. I’ve already earmarked $150 for the Bergman box set, and that’s just to start. God help me if they do something astonishing with spine #1,000. I want the Olympic set, too, because the history of the Games holds tremendous appeal to me. Plus, I really want to invest more heavily in documentary filmmaking. As great as theatrical releases are, entertainment-wise, when I hold a release like Shoah, Night and Fog, or The Thin Blue Line in my hand, I’m reminded, once again, of the power of the camera. This art form can accomplish so much good. It can take an unspeakable tragedy like the Holocaust, and document interviews with survivors, so future generations can see the very real faces of what happened. It becomes more personal, and less abstract, when you see firsthand how these poor men and women were affected.

[theater dreamer]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

I know there’s some crossover, and I hope I’m not stepping on toes or being out of line, but Arrow is also 50% off at Barnes and Noble! (Coupons work, no idea when it ends!)

Thank you, Gacivory. And....oh no.

I got my first ever Arrow UK blu-ray in the mail a few days ago, Theatre of Blood, and since opening it up, I've been working on a rather extensive want list, both of domestic releases, and import only releases.

Sigh. I guess I'll have to get some more. It's frugal to buy them at half price, right? Tell me I'm exercising good spending fundamentals by buying them on sale.

[Dailyan]

Ultimately went with:

[bonehica]

Today's opening salvo. Just recent releases since the last Criterion sale back in March:

• House of Games
• Funny Games
• The Heiress
• A Face in the Crowd
• War and Peace

Won't venture back into my local store until the 16th to pick-up Klute and probably Blue Velvet and Mickey & Nicky. Need to order Senso, Le amiche and Red Desert as well. My location never has them in stock.

[Rzzzz]

I love these sales. Found everything on my list in store...
Notorious
Detour
The Innocents
Policy Story 1&2
Blue Velvet
The Kid Brother
Kiss Me Deadly

And even was able to pre-order Polyester at the sale price which the first person said could not be discounted (the guy who set up the pre-order and delivery). The cashier at the front called the manager over for me and she got her to apply the discount, so now I am set on my Criterions until they announce more titles I want

[theater dreamer]

Originally Posted by jardel

I also love digipack...in the shelf they seem like a lot of books.......maybe i am old fashion.....

I like digipacks and digibooks, both. The packaging allows for a lot of creativity from a graphic arts perspective. Plus, I like the production photos, actor and director profiles, pictures of movie posters, etc that often make up the pages of the digibooks.

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by KJones77

They changed the Cluny Brown cover art:

New cover:

[Show spoiler]

Old cover:

[Show spoiler]

It's actually worse now. At least the red was fine.

Criterion, please change the awful drawing that makes Jennifer Jones look like a robot.

I didn't think it was possible to make it worse but they did. That's just so

[blktor34]

Not sure if this is a universal thing, but the Blu Ray of All That Jazz is showing up as being eligible for coupons. Just an FYI.