The Criterion Collection

[SpiderBaby]

For the peeps like me who try to collect all things Velvets, Sundazed has a pre-order up for a limited (1,000) RECORD STORE DAY 7" Single of Foggy Notion and I Can't Stand It. Nothing big for the everyday people but I thought there might be some VU fans here that likes to collect stuff, so here:

http://www.sundazed.com/shop/product...oducts_id=1914

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

The following titles are not available on Blu-ray...

Black Narcissus DVD AND STREAMING
The Red Shoes DVD AND STREAMING
Paths of Glory DVD
Sex and Lucia DVD
Broadcast News DVD
The Double Life of Veronique DVD
Black Orpheus DVD AND STREAMING
The Darjeeling Limited DVD
Robinson Crusoe on Mars DVD
Seven Samurai DVD AND STREAMING
Charade DVD AND STREAMING
Shock Corridor DVD
Modern Times DVD
Videodrome DVD
Army of Shadows DVD
The Night of The Hunter DVD
Crumb DVD
The Naked Kiss DVD

They aren't on Blu-ray, but they're all available on DVD, and most streaming.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Who plans to sign up for the HULU Criterion subscription?

[Hendershot737]

Originally Posted by BasicGreatGuy

Who plans to sign up for the HULU Criterion subscription?

Still on the fence. I may give the 2-week trial a swing and see how it goes. But, as I said before, I sure do enjoy purchasing more than renting/streaming

[Beta Man]

I use my netflix for WAY more than just Criterion titles...... and I haven't looked into what Hulu offers, but I certainly don't plan on paying for two services.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by Hendershot737

Still on the fence. I may give the 2-week trial a swing and see how it goes. But, as I said before, I sure do enjoy purchasing more than renting/streaming

I am on the fence as well. I am not a big fan of streaming. At the same time, they say some of their streaming will be for movies never seen before and or unavailable on dvd much less BD. Will have to give it more thought.

[ZoetMB]

never mind, found the answer

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

I won't be for now because I don't see being able to justify both Netflix and Hulu Plus, and as imperfect as both are I think Netflix is a better value with the physical media option. Never say never, though.



That is a significant list, though, and when someone upgrades to the Blu-ray option only to find come new release time that Netflix won't be stocking it on BD, it's frustrating.

How lovely would it have been for owners of the Artificial Eye release to get Criterion's The Double Life of Veronique Blu-ray for comparison before double-dipping?

As I noted earlier, it's not just Criterion titles. Netflix's BD option is a total waste of money unless you're primarily interested in current Hollywood blockbusters because you'll be forced to select DVD-only titles half the time otherwise. And of course the streaming option for Criterions will be going away before long.

I don't use Netflix. But, I can certainly understand people who don't want to pay for both services. I stopped Netflix once I found out that the BD selection was less than stellar, unless as you say, one is primarily interested in current supposed blockbusters.

[SpiderBaby]

Everyone should do the free trial. I can fit in alot of movies in that time.

[kidd636]

Finally the weekend is here! I'm gonna do a Kagemusha and Ran back to back screening tomorrow

[octagon]

Yeah, the free trial is a no-brainer if only to compare quality/usability.

Even if (and really, there's precious little if about it) I don't get around to cancelling in time eight bucks is pretty reasonable to try it for a month.

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by rkish

Yeah jcs...the old man knows plasma!

My Panasonic is actually a 1080P and the same TV that PowellPressburger owns...a very good first HDTV.

I've got a Pioneer Elite Pro 111FD that I decided to buy before they were completely discontinued (Pioneer plamsas, that is). Got a pretty good price on it, as I couldn't have afforded it, when they were first released!

Which Elite do you have? I hope you're enjoying yours as much as I am!

My 42" 720p is about 6 years old and still kicking. Was great with my CC dvd's. It's perfect for the non 1080P directv viewed on it. I have an Elite 110 that I paid way too much for. But as you know, they are the best. BTW, I actually dumped Netflix a while ago for Blockbuster, which seems to have most CC releases in stock. Then again, I am in a major market, so they stock more. I am not familiar with their availability via streaming, might be something to look into. Amazon took care of me today and finally put Sweet Smell in my goldbox, so I grabbed it for $23.75 shipped for release day with my prime.

[retask]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Unavailable period, as in they dont stock it. It sucks.

The following titles are not available on Blu-ray...

Black Narcissus
The Red Shoes
Paths of Glory
Sex and Lucia
Broadcast News
The Double Life of Veronique
Black Orpheus
The Darjeeling Limited
Robinson Crusoe on Mars
Seven Samurai
Charade
Shock Corridor
Modern Times
Videodrome
Army of Shadows
The Night of The Hunter
Crumb
The Naked Kiss

And most of the upcoming releases dont indicate that they will be available on Blu-ray in the future.

Its called HD. Blu-ray is a physical format. When you talk about a digital format its called HD.

[IronFingaz]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

Thanks everyone for the T.V. info, and I will end it saying I will look for a plasma. My LCD has a dark line in it (only can see it on some backgrounds) so I think the bulb might be going. I have a dark room so a plasma would be good. So this is me ending the T.V. debate for Beta.

Sounds like the same thing my TV just had. I had to get mine repaired and they had to replace the panel but after a few days i noticed two lines across the screen. They would only be visible depending on what the background was (they were really noticeable on How To Train Your Dragon and Predators). Turns out they installed a faulty panel and had to replace it. I think it had something to do with the pixels or something I'm just glad i got the extra insurance when i got the TV or these two repairs would have cost me $2000

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

I'd maybe do a free trial once the supposed 800+ titles and supplements are up there.

I am wondering, like most, if ALL of the titles they will put up will become dvd/blu releases in the future. If they will be, I can't wait for Criterion to spill more new titles out on Hulu for us to get to know ahead of time.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

I am wondering, like most, if ALL of the titles they will put up will become dvd/blu releases in the future. If they will be, I can't wait for Criterion to spill more new titles out on Hulu for us to get to know ahead of time.

That would be a good plus.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

I doubt ALL will. I don't think they'll ever release the Zatoichi films or some of the other stuff that's currently up there onto DVD/BD. I suspect they've just been sitting on the licenses and now have a convenient outlet for them.

Obviously, the Chaplins are likely, so some definitely will.

Well they better release I Was a Teenage Zombie, The Plumber, and The Spy In Black atleast.

[JediFonger]

betaman, did you say your wife enjoyed antichrist?

[Josh5890]

Got the Curious Case of Benjamin Button today but was disapointed with it being in a regular blu ray case and not a typical criterion case.

[mothman]

Finally got my copy of the Naked Kiss from B&B now I'm just waiting for Shock Corridor.