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jayembee · 02-12-2021, 06:27 PM

I'm indifferent to it. I can't say I like it overmuch, but I wouldn't say it's a disaster. The thing is, people buy Criterions either because (a) they love the movie, or (b) they love Criterions, or (c) both. I don't expect many people decide whether to purchase a particular Criterion release or not based on the cover art. Quite frankly, I don't think I've ever chosen to buy or not buy any BD (or DVD) based on the cover art.

BenOswald · 02-12-2021, 06:35 PM

Two female directors in one month.

StarDestroyer52 · 02-12-2021, 06:39 PM

Epic month for Criterion. I'm in for Nightmare Alley and Fast Times Day 1. I didn't think we ever get Nightmare Alley. That's one Fox title I can cross off the list and I was hoping for an improved version of Fast Times. Probably will also grab Merrily We Go to Hell.

Ray Jackson · 02-12-2021, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Sovereign

I actually like it.

You must like this as well.

[Show spoiler]

The Sovereign · 02-12-2021, 06:49 PM

^ Not especially, but if the camera moved a little more to the right, I could change my mind.

mja345 · 02-12-2021, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Sovereign

^ Not especially, but if the camera moved a little more to the right, I could change my mind.

You mean to the left, so there's a tight focus on the dude doing the pelvic thrusting?

Scottie · 02-12-2021, 07:16 PM

Any idea why Criterion is re-releasing the WCP films as standalones?

Scottishguy · 02-12-2021, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenOswald

Two female directors in one month.

ilenewoodsfan99 · 02-12-2021, 08:31 PM

Not a fan of Fast Times (at all(, but I'm very excited for Nightmare Alley and Merrily We Go to Hell!

The Sovereign · 02-12-2021, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mja345

You mean to the left, so there's a tight focus on the dude doing the pelvic thrusting?

Nope, not the dude. Not that there's anything wrong with it.

A113 · 02-12-2021, 08:34 PM

and yet sadly still no signs of mirror or inland empire.

FragnitoM · 02-12-2021, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottie

Any idea why Criterion is re-releasing the WCP films as standalones?

I think for the fact that there was some criticism for diversity, it’s a way to highlight those specific films, and with the pandemic I think we had more upgrades/releases of standalone films from box sets than we normally would have because they don’t need to do any extra work manufacturing supplement content and the films had already been remastered when they were on DVD

Jobla · 02-12-2021, 09:12 PM

NIGHTMARE ALLEY for me, and maybe FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH.

StarDestroyer52 · 02-12-2021, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

You must like this as well.

[Show spoiler]

I wish I had his confidence on the dance floor.

whiteberry · 02-12-2021, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Good god, that cover art for Fast Times.

I agree. It’s quite uninspired. It’s a stereotypical “I Love The 80s” design with the Vans shoes checkerboard pattern and pins. They should have just used the iconic original poster art:

Reddington · 02-12-2021, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dailyan

Definitely in for "Nightmare Alley".

Likewise.

By the way, digging your new avatar.

belcherman · 02-12-2021, 09:54 PM

Wow. That was fast — the pre-order for Nightmare Alley is already up! Done.

ilenewoodsfan99 · 02-12-2021, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reddington

Likewise.

By the way, digging your new avatar.

Who is the new avatar?

whiteberry · 02-12-2021, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilenewoodsfan99

Who is the new avatar?

A small to medium-sized primate.

yoloswegmaster420 · 02-12-2021, 10:21 PM

in other news, Criterion signed a 20-film deal with Hungary's National Film Institute that includes films by Károly Makk, Zoltán Fábri, István Gaál, Márta Mészáros, as well as films such as The Witness, Stop Time, The Rebellion of Job, Psyché or the Criminal Expedition.

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02-12-2021, 06:27 PM	#202821
jayembee Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:A Drug-Infested Den 4K collection:521 Blu-ray collection:4202	I'm indifferent to it. I can't say I like it overmuch, but I wouldn't say it's a disaster. The thing is, people buy Criterions either because (a) they love the movie, or (b) they love Criterions, or (c) both. I don't expect many people decide whether to purchase a particular Criterion release or not based on the cover art. Quite frankly, I don't think I've ever chosen to buy or not buy any BD (or DVD) based on the cover art.

02-12-2021, 06:35 PM	#202822
BenOswald Senior Member Member since:Mar 2016 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:64 Trading Score:1	Two female directors in one month.

02-12-2021, 06:39 PM	#202823
StarDestroyer52 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2016 Location:In a galaxy far, far away.... 4K collection:511 Blu-ray collection:3260 DVD collection:233 MA collection:5 Digital collection:11 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Epic month for Criterion. I'm in for Nightmare Alley and Fast Times Day 1. I didn't think we ever get Nightmare Alley. That's one Fox title I can cross off the list and I was hoping for an improved version of Fast Times. Probably will also grab Merrily We Go to Hell.

02-12-2021, 06:49 PM	#202825
The Sovereign Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2015 4K collection:289 Blu-ray collection:3343 Trading Score:1	^ Not especially, but if the camera moved a little more to the right, I could change my mind.

02-12-2021, 07:16 PM	#202827
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Any idea why Criterion is re-releasing the WCP films as standalones?

02-12-2021, 08:31 PM	#202829
ilenewoodsfan99 Power Member Member since:Jan 2019 Location:United States 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:521 DVD collection:80	Not a fan of Fast Times (at all(, but I'm very excited for Nightmare Alley and Merrily We Go to Hell!

02-12-2021, 08:34 PM	#202831
A113 Active Member Member since:Apr 2017 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:166 DVD collection:61	and yet sadly still no signs of mirror or inland empire.

02-12-2021, 09:12 PM	#202833
Jobla Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Boulevard of Broken Dreams	NIGHTMARE ALLEY for me, and maybe FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH.

02-12-2021, 09:54 PM	#202837
belcherman Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2013 Location:Eastern CT 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1956 DVD collection:85 Digital collection:249 iTunes collection:2 Prime collection:1	Wow. That was fast — the pre-order for Nightmare Alley is already up! Done.

02-12-2021, 10:21 PM	#202840
yoloswegmaster420 Power Member Member since:May 2015	in other news, Criterion signed a 20-film deal with Hungary's National Film Institute that includes films by Károly Makk, Zoltán Fábri, István Gaál, Márta Mészáros, as well as films such as The Witness, Stop Time, The Rebellion of Job, Psyché or the Criminal Expedition.

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