The Criterion Collection

[yoloswegmaster420]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

The real question we should all be asking.

Will the new releases be announced before this thread gets shut down?

The thread will be closed and all the posts will be wiped clear before the new releases get announced. It's looking as if we will have to wait till Tuesday for the announcement
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[MichaelR]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

I think it is a valid criticism. I attempted to say the exact same thing a year or so ago and it went over like a lead balloon, so I'm not surprised at the consensus reaction here. In addition to the releases that deal with today's pressing social issues, Criterion has also released several brand new films that are available via Netflix where the stream quality is pristine.

It’s less valid if you’re familiar with Criterion’s history going back to its laserdisc origins. In fact, it has always released recent films. Either that, or the deluxe Criterion LD boxes of “The Rock” and “Armageddon” that I unpacked recently are figments of my imagination.

(I’m still looking for my LDs of “Man Bites Dog” and “Prince of Tides”.)

[jshaide]

Originally Posted by yoloswegmaster420

The thread will be closed and all the posts will be wiped clear before the new releases get announced. It's looking as if we will have to wait till Tuesday for the announcement
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Not necessarily. Criterion has announced as late as 5:30/6pm in the past.

[Gacivory]

RIP Jean-Jacques Beineix

[yoloswegmaster420]

Originally Posted by jshaide

Not necessarily. Criterion has announced as late as 5:30/6pm in the past.

Oh yeah, I totally forgot that they sometimes announce it in the late afternoon. I've been so used to them announcing it at 1 these last couple of months.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Snicket

I have several questions if you don't mind...

How do you store them?
What do you do for a living?
How long did it take you to catch up to the new releases?
Do you have a watched/unwatched pile?

I should post a picture here soon. They're on two standard cheapie Atlantic shelves. The big sets are currently under my 4ks (I bought a bunch of shelving at a closing Blockbuster Video about 4 or 5 years ago).

I actually don't do anything special. Just work for the family land surveying business. I would make a whole lot more if I got my license but I like to paint and watch movies lol. I didn't have to pay for rent or tuition in college (and a couple years beyond) so most of my money went toward bluray collecting in my early twenties

It took me a couple years to get "caught up." I started collecting CC in 2011 I believe. The B&N coupons made it real easy. Still enjoy it today!

I have a small unwatched pile. Maybe 15 outstanding blind buys? Generally 2 releases each month are blind buys for me.

*note: I'm only ever "Complete" after sales.

[Dankk]

I don't know about you guys, but I like to just a) buy the movies I'm interested in, and b) not buy the movies that I'm not interested in.

With every new announcement of new titles, there's usually only like 1 or 2 titles that really intrigue me. And that's 100% OK. I appreciate Criterion's diverse output, even if not all of it appeals to me personally.

Sure, there are plenty of things that I wish different boutique labels would release (not just Criterion). But at the end of the day I'm just one guy. If anything I just think it's a great time to be into physical media.

Originally Posted by Snicket

I'm 100% all in for Criterion partnering with Hulu/Neon, Netflix, and any other streaming platform for physical releases.

Same here. I got the Criterion blu of Beasts of No Nation (2015) for Christmas, and man, I have really rediscovered that movie in a major way since I last watched it on Netflix. It's so beautifully made and so harrowing.

I'd love Criterion to release a blu for Pig (2021), although mostly just because the current blu-ray is poo poo quality. I believe that one is a NEON title as well.

[jshaide]

Originally Posted by yoloswegmaster420

Oh yeah, I totally forgot that they sometimes announce it in the late afternoon. I've been so used to them announcing it at 1 these last couple of months.

Same

[Snicket]

Originally Posted by Dankk

I'd love Criterion to release a blu for Pig (2021), although mostly just because the current blu-ray is poo poo quality. I believe that one is a NEON title as well.

I have heard Spencer is worse, and Titane will be just as bad too. Neon's releases outside of Criterion have been such trash. Easily the worst of the indie studios.

[jedidarrick]

Originally Posted by Dankk

I'd love Criterion to release a blu for Pig (2021), although mostly just because the current blu-ray is poo poo quality. I believe that one is a NEON title as well.

I also heard rumors that there was an even longer director's cut of Pig, so I'd love for a Criterion release just to see what was cut out.

[jshaide]

Originally Posted by jedidarrick

I also heard rumors that there was an even longer director's cut of Pig, so I'd love for a Criterion release just to see what was cut out.

I hope it's more of

[Show spoiler]Cage berating the chef at the fancy restaurant.

[Abdrewes]

The refreshing begins...

[jkoffman]

Originally Posted by Dankk

I don't know about you guys, but I like to just a) buy the movies I'm interested in, and b) not buy the movies that I'm not interested in.

[Show spoiler]With every new announcement of new titles, there's usually only like 1 or 2 titles that really intrigue me. And that's 100% OK. I appreciate Criterion's diverse output, even if not all of it appeals to me personally.

Sure, there are plenty of things that I wish different boutique labels would release (not just Criterion). But at the end of the day I'm just one guy. If anything I just think it's a great time to be into physical media.



Same here. I got the Criterion blu of Beasts of No Nation (2015) for Christmas, and man, I have really rediscovered that movie in a major way since I last watched it on Netflix. It's so beautifully made and so harrowing.

I'd love Criterion to release a blu for Pig (2021), although mostly just because the current blu-ray is poo poo quality. I believe that one is a NEON title as well.

Exactly. Criterion is niche, just like Vinegar Syndrome is niche. I’m only interested in a handful — pun intended — of VS titles, but I feel zero need to continually post about what they release that will never interest me. Businesses make their own business decisions. Why would I spend time even thinking about what doesn’t interest me when there is so much else that does? I almost exclusively have title loyalty, not brand loyalty.

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

The refreshing begins...

Will they announce new titles today? (wasn't sure if they would or not)

[MifuneFan]

So far, there's no indication they will, so we may have to wait till Tuesday (Monday being MLK day).

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Will they announce new titles today? (wasn't sure if they would or not)

They’ve sometimes announced titles on the Friday before the 15th, they sometime wait until Monday or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday. We don’t know until they announce them. Hence the refreshing.

[MifuneFan]

April would be as good a time as any for Criterion to release a 4K of West Side Story (1961) if they truly have it.

[anim8r79]

Anyone think that there's a chance of Se7en coming from CC anytime soon? Perhaps in a 4K release?

I find it hard to believe that WB has not released it yet...

[randian]

Originally Posted by anim8r79

Anyone think that there's a chance of Se7en coming from CC anytime soon? Perhaps in a 4K release?

I find it hard to believe that WB has not released it yet...

You can still buy the old Warner blu-ray for $11 or so.

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by anim8r79

Anyone think that there's a chance of Se7en coming from CC anytime soon? Perhaps in a 4K release?

I find it hard to believe that WB has not released it yet...

I'm not everything connected with FINCHER takes for friggin' ever