The Criterion Collection

[guizhang]

Originally Posted by cuzzin

Is that a good purchase for someone totally unfamiliar with Ingmar Bergman? I've been using Criterion to explore the more well-regarded directors that I've been overlooking.

i had only seen 1 bergman movie before buying the set, persona. i'm 30 films in and he has turned into my favorite filmmaker.

maybe catch persona or the seventh seal, arguably his most famous works, and see if you like them first before grabbing the whole set.

[traths]

I ordered.

The Before Trilogy
Repulsion
Bruce Lee set
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

[spiritinblack82]

I had to place my order via mobile during my lunch break at work since I saw so many titles going out of stock. Luckily I was able to get 2 of the 3 that I was planning on, I missed out on The Thin Red Line. Seeing a ton of great choices and some crazy hauls, makes me want to go back for more.



I've seen 4 of the films from the boxset but looking forward to revisiting them and checking out the others.
After watching the Australian bundle on the Criterion Channel, Walkabout still remains my favorite film from the group. Considered getting Picnic at Hanging Rock but it was also out of stock.
I've been wanting Mildred Pierce for quite awhile now so what better time to pull the trigger since my other choice wasn't available and this stood out on my wish list.

[Strangerbyday]

Went back for seconds. I know I should have just ordered all at once but I was undecided earlier, I’ll just take the hit on the second reshipper fee for the second order.

In total, I ordered;

Traffic
Inside Llewyn Davis
Scanners
Blue Velvet
The Last Days of Disco
Frances Ha
Wildlife
Short Cuts
Election
The Ice Storm
Cold War
Some Like It Hot
Hoop Dreams

[KingOfBunnies]

Gathering up things for my order now. I need some advice on if one movie is worth it. I have the 2012 Moonrise Kingdom blu-ray. Now I like the movie, but I'm not sure if double dipping is totally worth it. Looking at comparisons of the two, the transfers look the same unless I'm missing something.

[bergman864]

Originally Posted by KingOfBunnies

Gathering up things for my order now. I need some advice on if one movie is worth it. I have the 2012 Moonrise Kingdom blu-ray. Now I like the movie, but I'm not sure if double dipping is totally worth it. Looking at comparisons of the two, the transfers look the same unless I'm missing something.

They're essentially the same. The Criterion has a lower bitrate. Unless you like special features or Criterion digipacks, you can avoid it.

[JasonMichael]

There are several Criterion titles that are in stock at Unobstructed View that only have their usual 10% off. Pretty annoying.

[KingOfBunnies]

Got only 3, but I like to think I made 3 good selections.

[drambeau]

Originally Posted by JasonMichael

There are several Criterion titles that are in stock at Unobstructed View that only have their usual 10% off. Pretty annoying.

Yeah, they said those are titles that are now on backorder and aren't eligible for the sale anymore. Not the clearest messaging.

[jcs913]

I want 4 titles, 2 are sold out. I guess this sale is a pass.

[39-steps]

Got myself...



But was too late to snatch up...



You bastards cleaned them out before I heard about the sale.

[latehong]

Originally Posted by 39-steps

But was too late to snatch up...



You bastards cleaned them out before I heard about the sale.

Defending Your Life is not on sale. It's not even released yet. The official release date is March 30.

[Brad1963]

My haul this sale.

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[Egbert Souse]

My haul...

Three Films by Luis Bunuel
Roberto Rossellini's War Trilogy
Rossellini/Bergman Trilogy
The Parallax View
The Ascent

Down to the only Blu-ray boxes I need being 100 Years of Olympic Films and Wim Wenders: The Road Trilogy.

[Matt89]

I was curious to see if I had missed any past gift certificates Criterion might have emailed me and after searching my inbox I found one from the fall. Sure enough, it still worked so I placed a second order. Lord help me lol. 15 titles between the two orders.

This time around I grabbed:

Destry Rides Again
Valley of the Dolls
Smooth Talk
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion
Notorious
Sisters
Ride the Pink Horse

~Matt

[Toxoplasmic]

All blind buys today.

Three Colors Trilogy
The Piano Teacher
Safe
Certified Copy

[KingOfBunnies]

Honestly wish I'd hopped on this sooner like I planned to. I missed out on Silence of the Lambs, Blow Out, and Being John Malkovich. Oh well. Always next time.

[Ray Jackson]

I didn’t get no Zatoichi...out of stock.

I didn’t get no Janus films long sleeve t-shirt..out of stock.

I didn’t get nothin.

My life is empty and meaningless.

I drift alone in the darkness of uncertainty.

I shower in the tears of dead unicorns.

...I am Bill Murray.

[Show spoiler]

[KaijuKosmos]

Think we'll see a restock of the Zatoichi collection? I saw mention of updated restocks throughout the hours but fear the collectors editions are most limited.

[onetet]

My video store is down to about 30 of the ~1050 Criterion spines needed.

We're gonna knock off a couple needs based on pledged donations today -- Babette's Feast on DVD and Sullivan's Travels on BLU. Plus, one of the two remaining Eclipse sets we need (Eclipse 45 - Claude Autant-Lara : Four Romantic Escapes from Occupied France)