The Criterion Collection

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by billzfan

Is that Mila Kunis? simply stunning...

Why yes it is! She is quite the beauty

[DarkRyder]

Originally Posted by Whirlygig

Something is very wrong with that seller's store, they are going to wake up to a big surprise tomorrow. Hundreds of orders they will likely have to cancel. If I get the thing I just bought for $1, you'll be able to hear me laughing maniacally and crapping my pants from anywhere on the planet.

What did you get? :O

[rkish]

As I'm researching this for Spidey and myself...does anyone own/have feedback on a region free blu-ray/DVD player that I see Amazon carries for $139.00? It's the Orei BDP-M2. I've seen good and bad reviews on it and wanted to see if anyone else could offer an opinion on it.

Thanks!

[rkish]

Originally Posted by shadedpain4

I had pretty much had my dream film related travel day today. Paid my respects to Ozu's grave, paid my respects to Kurasawa's grave, had drinks at New York Bar in the Park Hyatt in Tokyo, followed by drinks at La Jetee.

I shall sleep well tonight.

Anyone have any guesses for the next Ozu blu released by Criterion?

If I were a betting man...I'd say Tokyo Story. And I wouldn't discount the possibility of the first Naruse blu-ray coming out in the near future. Either "When A Woman Ascends The Stairs" or one of the many currently on Hulu...or at least another Naruse Eclipse set.

[Yami]

I hope that Criterion release Naruse's 'Floating Clouds' on Blu-Ray

[rkish]

Originally Posted by easyblu

If it is an upgrade, I'd really like to see Early Summer. It is my favorite Ozu film. I just loved the bickering between the married women and the unmarried women. However, like I mentioned last page, I'd really like to see a blu-ray release of Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice more than any upgrade.

Interesting choice as your fav...not my fav...but a great film nonetheless. I was quite surprised by "The Flavour of Green Tea Over Rice", as I had expected something closer to his earlier style of directing. It was nice seeing something new, as I had not seen it before. I'm saving "Walk Gracefully" for a special occasion, though I think it will be featured on the next BFI Ozu boxset with his early gangster films.

I think my favorite of his films is "There Was a Father", as I can really relate to it from the side of the son (I lost my Dad at a young age) and from the perspective of the father himself. Though "A Mother Should Be Loved" is a very close second.

[Whirlygig]

Originally Posted by DarkRyder

What did you get? :O

What I ordered was the complete Twilight Zone Blu-ray set, all 5 seasons (new), for $1 plus $2.98 shipping. What I'll get remains to be seen; I'm expecting it will be a cancellation notice!

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Whirlygig

What I ordered was the complete Twilight Zone Blu-ray set, all 5 seasons (new), for $1 plus $2.98 shipping. What I'll get remains to be seen; I'm expecting it will be a cancellation notice!

Wow LOL

I hope mine doesn't get cancelled, I really want the AL&F Set

[oildude]

Originally Posted by wcrouse

Anybody gotten any communications from Criterion in response to any problems lately? I emailed Mulvavey regarding my black and unreadable cover art on The Game two or more weeks ago, and heard nada. I bought it from Amazon, but I'm afraid if I exchange it I'll just get another one of the same. Think it's worth emailing again?

I ordered The Game during the Criterion 50% off sale a couple of weeks ago. Criterion sent me the dark and barely readable version of the case. It appears to be random which one you get right now, at least until they go through their intiial batch.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Whirlygig

What I ordered was the complete Twilight Zone Blu-ray set, all 5 seasons (new), for $1 plus $2.98 shipping. What I'll get remains to be seen; I'm expecting it will be a cancellation notice!

My two items (yeahhhh, two... just had to add Les Vampires when I saw it) haven't been cancelled, which I was surprised by this morning, but I'm certain all of them will be if you were able to order that, seriously...that's baffling.

[rkish]

For those with access to TCM and having not seen it...The Third Man will run at 8:00 PM EST.

[IronWaffle]

Originally Posted by rkish

For those with access to TCM and having not seen it...The Third Man will run at 8:00 PM EST.

Thanks for the heads up! Now, if only I had TCM-HD so I could pretend I have the elusive Criterion Blu...

[IronFingaz]

Originally Posted by wcrouse

Anybody gotten any communications from Criterion in response to any problems lately? I emailed Mulvavey regarding my black and unreadable cover art on The Game two or more weeks ago, and heard nada. I bought it from Amazon, but I'm afraid if I exchange it I'll just get another one of the same. Think it's worth emailing again?

I wrote them a week ago and so far nothing.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by IronWaffle

Thanks for the heads up! Now, if only I had TCM-HD so I could pretend I have the elusive Criterion Blu...

They added the HD channel to DirecTV recently, so I've been really enjoying it.

BTW...I'll assume that you purchased Magical Mystery Tour. Is the audio worth the purchase? Other than the fact that I'm a big Beatles fan...I was impressed with the 5.1 mix on Yellow Submarine and hoped the music would sound as good on Magical Mystery Tour.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by rkish

They added the HD channel to DirecTV recently, so I've been really enjoying it.

BTW...I'll assume that you purchased Magical Mystery Tour. Is the audio worth the purchase? Other than the fact that I'm a big Beatles fan...I was impressed with the 5.1 mix on Yellow Submarine and hoped the music would sound as good on Magical Mystery Tour.

The audio is excellent. The PQ is very flat but to be expected based on available elements I suppose.

[IronWaffle]

Originally Posted by rkish

They added the HD channel to DirecTV recently, so I've been really enjoying it.

BTW...I'll assume that you purchased Magical Mystery Tour. Is the audio worth the purchase? Other than the fact that I'm a big Beatles fan...I was impressed with the 5.1 mix on Yellow Submarine and hoped the music would sound as good on Magical Mystery Tour.

You have TCM-HD? I'll be right over, sir.

Re: MMT, not yet. The audio is the real attraction but I think the film is almost as hard to watch as The Monkees' 33 1/3 RPM... and that's pretty dire. As far as the sound goes, this site's review gives it high marks. The audio nerds at Steve Hoffman's forums have really dug into the nitty gritty of variations and slight errors in the mix. For now, between Yellow Submarine and Love (DVD-A) I'm pretty well stocked on Beatles 5.1 content. It's just a matter of time, though... after all, Iiiii've got a hole in me collection.

[Lino11]

One of those rare times that the OOP release is actually worth the effort and/or money to acquire it.

The Third Man is the best Criterion release I've ever seen.

[dan21]

Originally Posted by KRW1

They might not ship to Europe but Criterion were happy to exchange my faulty Carlos/3 Colors White disc and I'm in the UK. Much respect to them for that.

This place does regular Criterion sales and ships pretty much anywhere. Contact them directly for a shipping price for one disc but $17 for 8 is pretty good when you break it down and I usually buy 8 at a time.
http://www.bluraysforeveryone.com

This site is pretty good, I got Letter Never Sent for $18.99, Thin Red Line for $20 and the only place I've found that still sell The Third Man plastic replacement case.

[ROclockCK]

Originally Posted by dr.mabuse

Btw: What are the chances of a Criterion release of Odd Man Out. Wasn't there a desk-photo with lists of possible 2012 releases, which Criterion posted on Facebook a year ago? I remember Odd Man Out being one of the movies on that list...

I would love to see Criterion finally do this Carol Reed classic dr.mabuse. The Image DVD has been out of print for years, which is a sorry limbo state for such a fine film.

[Whirlygig]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

My two items (yeahhhh, two... just had to add Les Vampires when I saw it) haven't been cancelled, which I was surprised by this morning, but I'm certain all of them will be if you were able to order that, seriously...that's baffling.

Shipping Soon....pending charge on the card....