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Ray Jackson · 03-20-2022, 06:24 PM

I wish Criterion would make some new t-shirts…some movie-based shirts.

For the longest time they’ve only had the Criterion/Janus Films shirts and the orange House shirt.

…give us something new please.

Matt89 · 03-20-2022, 06:24 PM

So Criterion was REALLY good about offering me replacements, and got back to me very quickly. The discs and booklets for both Uncut Gems and Magnificent Ambersons were fine (thankfully), it was just the outer digipak and inner slip cases that got damaged so they're sending me new packaging free of charge (and they assured me it won't get hit with customs).

They even asked if there were any other Criterion editions in my collection that needed replacing due to damage, which surprised me. My digipak of Scanners actually got damaged in a move a couple years back (one of the edges got crushed) and it's bothered me ever since, so I asked if they could send me replacement packaging for that as well. That's really awesome of them, I wasn't expecting this at all. Mind you, I was also very nice about all this in my email, so maybe that also had a bit to do with it lol. Regardless, they've been great about this whole situation. Kudos to Criterion.

~Matt

JasonMichael · 03-20-2022, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt89

(and they assured me it won't get hit with customs).

That's nice of them to say, but I am pretty sure they have no control over whether Canada Border Services Agency does or does not charge fees.

Matt89 · 03-20-2022, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonMichael

That's nice of them to say, but I am pretty sure they have no control over whether Canada Border Services Agency does or does not charge fees.

Well I probably shouldn't have said "assured" lol, but they told me they value the replacement package at $0 in order to try and avoid customs fees, and I don't ever really get hit when that's the case. But you're right, they definitely have no control over whether CBSA charges anything or not.

~Matt

BluPat · 03-20-2022, 06:49 PM

I wish we could get a Joan Crawford collection from Criterion. Watching Mildred Pierce on Turner Classic Movies right now and it would be wonderful to have 4 or 5 of Joan's films in a set.

Vinyl · 03-20-2022, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jkoffman

Pasteurization and the fact that countries such as Europe vaccinate their hens should be enough to enjoy a "raw" egg.

Didn’t think about that

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravenus

The movie also shows the gangster character eat raw oysters, which can be a source of bacterial infection like vibriosis. Let's face it, gangsters like to live dangerously.

My dad got hepatitis from oysters, the last time he ever ate them. That gangster character did like to live dangerously. But, We did enjoy his scenes irregardless.

ShellBeacher · 03-20-2022, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

I wish Criterion would make some new t-shirts…some movie-based shirts.

For the longest time they’ve only had the Criterion/Janus Films shirts and the orange House shirt.

…give us something new please.

I'm pretty sure that most studios/content owners that Criterion is licensing from (especially the big ones) probably stipulate in the contract that Criterion can't create any other merchandise to profit from other than a release of the films, themselves.

At least...that's what *I* would do...

Shout! Factory does limited posters with pre-orders, for instance, but they are included "free" while supplies last.

JasonMichael · 03-20-2022, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt89

Well I probably shouldn't have said "assured" lol, but they told me they value the replacement package at $0 in order to try and avoid customs fees, and I don't ever really get hit when that's the case. But you're right, they definitely have no control over whether CBSA charges anything or not.

~Matt

Did you get hit with fees when you got the movies?

Ray Jackson · 03-20-2022, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShellBeacher

I'm pretty sure that most studios/content owners that Criterion is licensing from (especially the big ones) probably stipulate in the contract that Criterion can't create any other merchandise to profit from other than a release of the films, themselves.

At least...that's what *I* would do...

Shout! Factory does limited posters with pre-orders, for instance, but they are included "free" while supplies last.

Makes sense.

But surely out of all the indie-style/foreign films they license, they could find two or three with a green light to make shirts for.

…either that or some creative variation on their own shirts.

Matt89 · 03-20-2022, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonMichael

Did you get hit with fees when you got the movies?

Yeah, but you always do with Criterion and DHL. My order was about $200 total. I paid about $50 in customs and taxes.

~Matt

JasonMichael · 03-20-2022, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt89

Yeah, but you always do with Criterion and DHL. My order was about $200 total. I paid about $50 in customs and taxes.

~Matt

Ouch! Why do they use DHL? I've never ordered direct from Criterion, and that convinces me not to bother.

TheArgentinian · 03-21-2022, 06:01 PM

You know it's a visual effect-heavy film when there's an extra with this guy.

https://imgur.com/a/N5lLMgF

CelestialAgent · 03-21-2022, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JonBTS

Anus Films is a sub-label of Altered Innocence:

https://www.alteredinnocence.net/anusfilms

They do tote bags as well!

sfmarine · 03-21-2022, 07:56 PM

I've seen a few threads lately regarding a lot of quality control issues with discs being scratched. Just thought I'd share my fresh out of the shrink copy of The Piano. I just emailed Criterion about it. I guess we all need to check our discs these days.

Rayjg · 03-21-2022, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

I've seen a few threads lately regarding a lot of quality control issues with discs being scratched. Just thought I'd share my fresh out of the shrink copy of The Piano. I just emailed Criterion about it. I guess we all need to check our discs these days.

I've had my quality control issues but I never received a disc with a finger in it

sfmarine · 03-21-2022, 08:37 PM

HAHA! I should have marked that as NSFW!

mande2013 · 03-22-2022, 07:57 AM

Am I correct in assuming if Contempt returns to the collection it's unlikely to get a UHD? As far as I know, it hasn't actually received a 4K restoration.

jw007 · 03-22-2022, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rayjg

I've had my quality control issues but I never received a disc with a finger in it

Imagine if it was a middle finger!

Matt89 · 03-22-2022, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonMichael

Ouch! Why do they use DHL? I've never ordered direct from Criterion, and that convinces me not to bother.

Probably because it’s a better alternative to USPS lol. But even if it were FedEx or UPS, I’d still get dinged with customs. You also get your order SUPER fast (a couple days) as opposed to weeks. I still saved about $15 CAD per title even with the customs fees taken into consideration as I also had $20 worth of gift certificates. That helped soften the blow.

~Matt

sfmarine · 03-22-2022, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jw007

Imagine if it was a middle finger!

I try to be civil, when possible.

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03-20-2022, 06:24 PM	#212221
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	I wish Criterion would make some new t-shirts…some movie-based shirts. For the longest time they’ve only had the Criterion/Janus Films shirts and the orange House shirt. …give us something new please.

03-20-2022, 06:24 PM	#212222
Matt89 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Toronto 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:369 iTunes collection:48 Trading Score:2	So Criterion was REALLY good about offering me replacements, and got back to me very quickly. The discs and booklets for both Uncut Gems and Magnificent Ambersons were fine (thankfully), it was just the outer digipak and inner slip cases that got damaged so they're sending me new packaging free of charge (and they assured me it won't get hit with customs). They even asked if there were any other Criterion editions in my collection that needed replacing due to damage, which surprised me. My digipak of Scanners actually got damaged in a move a couple years back (one of the edges got crushed) and it's bothered me ever since, so I asked if they could send me replacement packaging for that as well. That's really awesome of them, I wasn't expecting this at all. Mind you, I was also very nice about all this in my email, so maybe that also had a bit to do with it lol. Regardless, they've been great about this whole situation. Kudos to Criterion. ~Matt

03-20-2022, 06:49 PM	#212225
BluPat Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:241 Blu-ray collection:1455 Blu-ray reviews: 80 Trading Score:4	I wish we could get a Joan Crawford collection from Criterion. Watching Mildred Pierce on Turner Classic Movies right now and it would be wonderful to have 4 or 5 of Joan's films in a set.

03-21-2022, 06:01 PM	#212232
TheArgentinian Active Member Member since:Feb 2019	You know it's a visual effect-heavy film when there's an extra with this guy. https://imgur.com/a/N5lLMgF

03-21-2022, 07:56 PM	#212234
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:933 Blu-ray collection:2314 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I've seen a few threads lately regarding a lot of quality control issues with discs being scratched. Just thought I'd share my fresh out of the shrink copy of The Piano. I just emailed Criterion about it. I guess we all need to check our discs these days.

03-21-2022, 08:37 PM	#212236
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:933 Blu-ray collection:2314 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	HAHA! I should have marked that as NSFW!

03-22-2022, 07:57 AM	#212237
mande2013 Special Member Member since:Nov 2014 Location:Paris, France 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:322	Am I correct in assuming if Contempt returns to the collection it's unlikely to get a UHD? As far as I know, it hasn't actually received a 4K restoration.

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