The Criterion Collection

[Hendershot737]

Originally Posted by BasicGreatGuy

Has anyone crunched the numbers to see what it would cost to purchase all of the Criterion titles in print? I shudder at the thought.

I may start crying if I do. But at least I'm only aiming for blu's for the time being, so at least it's not toooooo bad

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Hendershot737

Well, Veronique is on its way, so I'll hope for the best on that one (at least the lead actresses attractiveness will keep me attentive if all else fails). As for the fuller, I'll either wait for the B&N sale or simply use my Netflix. But I'm almost at the point where I want all of the spine numbers no matter what

Veronique was a blind buy for me, so just because I tell you I wouldn't recommend blind buying the film.... doesn't mean I follow my own advice

I picked up the UK release of Veronique based on a review by Pro-B (or at least he recommended it via the UK sale's thread) and absolutely loved it, thus making my decision to spend the cash on the Criterion version for comparison purposes that much easier.... As far as the film itself, the UK version is great, but if you must have the "Best" version available, I don't think anyone would argue against that version being this current Criterion release (unlike other films that people are divided on).

The Fuller films are great.... but as I stated previously, I may be in the minority in the fact that I like Tarrantino, and now having seen these Fuller films, I realize Tarrantino OOZES Fuller.......

Originally Posted by BasicGreatGuy

Has anyone crunched the numbers to see what it would cost to purchase all of the Criterion titles in print? I shudder at the thought.

They're such a "mom and pop" type of close-knit group over there.... I would (if I were thinking of such a thing) email them, and ask for a price to buy the entire collection.... The hard part would be convincing them you're not buying for the sake or re-selling.

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

I think Beta Man has all of the Criterion Blus, and nothing but Criterion Blus, listed in his collection. That means 88 announced titles. Multiply by $30 each (ballpark figure). All of the Blu-rays could be had for just under $3000, including the BBS set and out-of-print titles.

That "88" represents the upcoming ones I have pre-ordered too..... and it goes off of SKU or UPC or whatever you want to call it.... I don't know what they would all cost.... that's why I try not to get behind

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

They're such a "mom and pop" type of close-knit group over there.... I would (if I were thinking of such a thing) email them, and ask for a price to buy the entire collection.... The hard part would be convincing them you're not buying for the sake or re-selling.




That "88" represents the upcoming ones I have pre-ordered too..... and it goes off of SKU or UPC or whatever you want to call it.... I don't know what they would all cost.... that's why I try not to get behind

A few years back (before blu ray) Amazon had a deal for the entire collection available at the time. Can't remember how much they were asking for it though.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

A few years back (before blu ray) Amazon had a deal for the entire collection available at the time. Can't remember how much they were asking for it though.

Over 5k.

[Hendershot737]

Originally Posted by BasicGreatGuy

Over 5k.

So about the price for one OOP The Third Man

I kid, I kid.

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by BasicGreatGuy

Over 5k.

Apparently it is still listed, although of course it doesn't say the price any more.

http://www.amazon.com/Criterion-Coll.../dp/B0006A05RM

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by Hendershot737

So about the price for one OOP The Third Man

I kid, I kid.

lol I noticed the supply of "The Third Man" is rapidly shrinking online.

Is there any Criterion title that you gents would pay more than your "usual and customary" price for?

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

Apparently it is still listed, although of course it doesn't say the price any more.

http://www.amazon.com/Criterion-Coll.../dp/B0006A05RM

I saw that listing a few weeks ago. I wonder how many people actually bought the set. That is one heck of an order.

[Hendershot737]

Originally Posted by BasicGreatGuy

lol I noticed the supply of "The Third Man" is rapidly shrinking online.

Is there any Criterion title that you gents would pay more than your "usual and customary" price for?

I really want The Third Man...but not sure if I want it for $75 :/

But, so far: I think I'd pay premium for The Thin Red Line. Absolutely love that film.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by Hendershot737

I really want The Third Man...but not sure if I want it for $75 :/

But, so far: I think I'd pay premium for The Thin Red Line. Absolutely love that film.

There is a seller on Ioffer, that is selling "The Third Man" and "Pierro Le Fou" together (plastic cases still sealed) for $132.00 if I remember right. If you have need.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Hendershot737

I really want The Third Man...but not sure if I want it for $75 :/

There is a region free Studio Canal version available.

[Pyoko]

Originally Posted by BasicGreatGuy

Is there any Criterion title that you gents would pay more than your "usual and customary" price for?

Real or imaginary? If the latter I would easily pay $100 for The Passion of Joan of Arc on Blu-ray if it had an excellent (by my standards) transfer, with Voices of Light of course, though I wouldn't mind having the In the Nursery score on there either.

[Hendershot737]

Originally Posted by BasicGreatGuy

There is a seller on Ioffer, that is selling "The Third Man" and "Pierro Le Fou" together (plastic cases still sealed) for $132.00 if I remember right. If you have need.

I was able to order Pierrot le fou through barnes for standard price (unless they cancel on me...)...so all I need is The Third Man, which I prefer to own as a Criterion. But we'll see what happens. Thanks for the help, though. My addiction is appreciative

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by Pyoko

Real or imaginary? If the latter I would easily pay $100 for The Passion of Joan of Arc on Blu-ray if it had an excellent (by my standards) transfer, with Voices of Light of course, though I wouldn't mind having the In the Nursery score on there either.

I would love to see that release, although I don't know if I could justify $100 on it. I agree about the score...in fact, I have been listening to it this morning while I work. I just wish I could have seen it performed live with the film a few years back.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by Pyoko

Real or imaginary? If the latter I would easily pay $100 for The Passion of Joan of Arc on Blu-ray if it had an excellent (by my standards) transfer, with Voices of Light of course, though I wouldn't mind having the In the Nursery score on there either.

Real.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

If by "usual and customary" you mean MSRP or above, I've purchased The Third Man (off of eBay) and Paris, Texas for more than I could have. Valuewise, they were still bargains.

"Usual and customary" as it relates to your predetermined (if any) price line, as it relates to Criterion titles in or out of print.

[aggienader08]

Originally Posted by BasicGreatGuy

lol I noticed the supply of "The Third Man" is rapidly shrinking online.

Is there any Criterion title that you gents would pay more than your "usual and customary" price for?

Finally a decent question and topic worth replying to.

I would definitely say there are a few:

The Third Man
Seven Samurai
The Seventh Seal
Yojimbo
The Last Picture Show

[Hendershot737]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

I know the supply on these seems to be dwindling so waiting may not be an option, but the demand seems to dip considerably during the B&N sales when everyone is spending their money on new Criterions. I saw a few Third Men sell in the $50-$55 range on eBay back in November.

Damn! Sould have jumped on it then!

Oh: and the seventh seal & the seven samurai would also force me to spend OOP prices. Fantastic movies.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by aggienader08

Finally a decent question and topic worth replying to.

I would definitely say there are a few:

The Third Man
Seven Samurai
The Seventh Seal
Yojimbo
The Last Picture Show

That is a good list. Can't offer a compelling contrary opinion to it. Are there any Criterion DVD's or sets, that hold such value for you?

[BasicGreatGuy]

As to Blu-rays, in no particular order...

1) Third Man

2) M

3) Seventh Seal

4) Seven Samurai

5) Yojimbo

6) The 400 Blows

7) Modern Times