The Criterion Collection

[SeanJoyce]

Finally popped into B&N to buy a few sale items and saw that the Citizen Kane Blu was the same price as the UHD, so it made sense to go with the latter.

I guess because it's a digipack? Seems like Criterion shooting themselves in the foot on that one, unless it's a B&N screw-up.

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

Finally popped into B&N to buy a few sale items and saw that the Citizen Kane Blu was the same price as the UHD, so it made sense to go with the latter.

I guess because it's a digipack? Seems like Criterion shooting themselves in the foot on that one, unless it's a B&N screw-up.

Sounds like the store screwed up, the Criterion site lists a $10 difference. Looks like Barnes is listing the 4K for the Blu price.

[SeanJoyce]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

Sounds like the store screwed up, the Criterion site lists a $10 difference. Looks like Barnes is listing the 4K for the Blu price.

I'd have rather just spent $20 for the Blu-ray a la Raging Bull, but an extra $5 for the UHD disc isn't terrible.

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

The Ice Storm 4K
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles 4K
Hannah and Her Sisters
Krisha 4K
Free Birds Director's Cut

House of Yes

[Reddington]

Not much of a screwball comedy fan, but I'll pick up Arsenic and Old Lace as a blind buy, simply because of Cary Grant. Also in for Lost Highway. Maybe Lynch can forgive Kino now...

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

I'd have rather just spent $20 for the Blu-ray a la Raging Bull, but an extra $5 for the UHD disc isn't terrible.

I’m a 4K and the extra $5 isn’t breaking my bank account, so I opt for the 4K.

[fred25_Ca]

Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

Finally popped into B&N to buy a few sale items and saw that the Citizen Kane Blu was the same price as the UHD, so it made sense to go with the latter.

I guess because it's a digipack? Seems like Criterion shooting themselves in the foot on that one, unless it's a B&N screw-up.

Is the Citizen kane blu ray a regular case or another digipack?

[BunyipPouch]

Originally Posted by criticalblur

Such an uninspired cover for Arsenic... Yuck.

...those are supposed to be better for some reason?

The Criterion cover's great compared to those.

old =/= better

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by criticalblur

Such an uninspired cover for Arsenic... Yuck.

I actually think it’s one of Criterion’s more unique covers.

[SeanJoyce]

Originally Posted by fred25_Ca

Is the Citizen kane blu ray a regular case or another digipack?

Digipack

[NKB2017]

Please Criterion... a bluray of this cult fave

[dvining]

Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

Digipack

Big digipack.

Doesn't bother me, but it bothers many others.

[Smegma]

Originally Posted by criticalblur

Such an uninspired cover for Arsenic... Yuck.

I don't agree with this. I actually like the cover and it's absolutely better than any of the ones you posted.

[SeanJoyce]

^Yeah I'm all for original poster art and just yesterday clamored it for it before Criterion officially announced it, but I dig what they did here.

[MattJ1991]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

After Arsenic & Old Lace, Cure, & Lost Highway, what will be the number 1 title people keep asking Criterion for?

For me, it's Inland Empire and Straight Story. Then I'd own every Lynch film in a nice release.

[jkoffman]

Originally Posted by romuald121

Rejoice Arsenic and old lace by Criterion on bluray in October, nvm already announced

Are you rejoicing because you plan on burning all of the copies?

Originally Posted by romuald121

Watched it recently on TCM. It has big names like Peter Lorre and Carey Grant but it is a mess story wise. IMO, it is a failed adaptation from theater dark comedy to movie screen. Carey Grant plays the loonie like he does in all his comedies. The 2 grannies have no comedic timing or they miss it everytime. Teddy Brewster character is supposed to give comedic relief by acting like he is mentally challenged yet I failed to laugh 1 min. Elaine Harper's acting is so good you forgot she was part of the cast. I had to pause and watch it later many times before I was able to get through to the end.
The movie's premise is very cheeky for its time yet the adaptation on screen still feels like I am watching a play with very bad theater actors. I don't mind the play feel of the movie but Frank Capra did a very poor job in that movie picking the wrong actors and creating a very poor on screen adaptation

[jkoffman]

Originally Posted by NeilZ

Personally I long for the days where Criterion only stuck to true classics.

Originally Posted by jkoffman

Specifically, when was this period?

NeilZ, Did I miss your answer?

[jshaide]

Originally Posted by dex14

After Hours?

I think this has been asked for since I started following in like 2010.

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by MattJ1991

For me, it's Inland Empire and Straight Story. Then I'd own every Lynch film in a nice release.

We know Inland is going, someone leaked that it’s coming next year. Straight Story is one I want too. There’s a lot I want, possibly too many to list.

[JasonMichael]

Isn't the Straight Story owned by Disney?