The Criterion Collection

[Infernal King]

Did I miss the Criterion website's 24-hour 50% off flash sale? Isn't it usually held bi-annually in late February and late October?

[CRASHLANDING]

Originally Posted by Infernal King

Did I miss the Criterion website's 24-hour 50% off flash sale? Isn't it usually held bi-annually in late February and late October?

Yes, unfortunately you missed it. Was October 11th this year. But as noted a few posts earlier, the B&N 50% off sale starts on Friday.

[SleazyForWeasley]

Originally Posted by yoloswegmaster420

How are you this unaware of celebrity endorsement being used as a marketing tool by companies in order to generate more interest in the company? This is literally basic marketing. I'm also sure that there are a lot of people who want to hear their favourite directors and actors talk about the films that inspire them, so I don't really see what the problem is here. At this point, you're just complaining for the sake of complaining, especially for something so trivial.

Who said I was unaware? No celebrity getting free stuff ever influences what I buy, and Criterion isn't an exception.

[SleazyForWeasley]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

The Cate Blanchett / Field vid has generated 138K views in less than a week, and that's just Youtube. It's not purely about the titles that these famous people are recommending in the videos themselves, but the overall branding perception that Criterion has garnered with these videos. They've made a plainly designed closet filled with movies into something that can be marketed, and trend on social media. That absolutely helps expand their branding, especially to some that may not have even been that familiar with their company prior to such a video. And of course the celebrities themselves are often also marketing whatever project they're doing as well, and these videos also help with that as well (in this case, the film Tár..

Her Hot Ones video was far more entertaining.

[Infernal King]

Originally Posted by CRASHLANDING

Yes, unfortunately you missed it. Was October 11th this year. But as noted a few posts earlier, the B&N 50% off sale starts on Friday.

No wonder I missed it! They held their flash sale earlier than usual in October this year. I thought I was subscribed to their email notifications but apparently not!

I like earning loyalty points through Criterion but B&N's sale will have to do.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by SleazyForWeasley

Her Hot Ones video was far more entertaining.

And they're comparable how? Like, who would actually compare a criterion closet video, to a celebrity eating increasingly hot wings and trying answering questions? Maybe just stop while you're behind.

[SleazyForWeasley]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

And they're comparable how? Like, who would actually compare a criterion closet video, to a celebrity eating increasingly hot wings and trying answering questions? Maybe just stop while you're behind.

no

[CRASHLANDING]

Originally Posted by Infernal King

No wonder I missed it! They held their flash sale earlier than usual in October this year. I thought I was subscribed to their email notifications but apparently not!

I like earning loyalty points through Criterion but B&N's sale will have to do.

Maybe a week earlier than expected, but it's mostly been in the teens in recent years:
October 19th, 2021
October 20th, 2020
October 15th, 2019
October 16th, 2018
October 17th, 2017
October 18th, 2016

[Infernal King]

Originally Posted by CRASHLANDING

Maybe a week earlier than expected, but it's mostly been in the teens in recent years:
October 19th, 2021
October 20th, 2020
October 15th, 2019
October 16th, 2018
October 17th, 2017
October 18th, 2016

It's really bizarre how my memory fixated on the end of October as when the flash sale occurred. Maybe the February sales are at the end of that month and I conflated the two? Either way, I'll be sure to remember that mid-October is flash sale time on Criterion.com starting next year.

[hariseldon]

Originally Posted by Infernal King

It's really bizarre how my memory fixated on the end of October as when the flash sale occurred. Maybe the February sales are at the end of that month and I conflated the two? Either way, I'll be sure to remember that mid-October is flash sale time on Criterion.com starting next year.

Half the Feb sales have been 4th Tues though a couple times around Valentines (2012,2018) and a few times lately in early March (2015, 2019, 2022).

The Oct sales had settled into 3rd Tuesday for years and this years moved to 2nd Tues.

[rickmiddlebrooks]

Originally Posted by Infernal King

No wonder I missed it! They held their flash sale earlier than usual in October this year. I thought I was subscribed to their email notifications but apparently not!

I like earning loyalty points through Criterion but B&N's sale will have to do.

Don't feel like the Lone Ranger on the emails; I've been subscribed (and re-subscribed) for years and have NEVER gotten an email from them.

Rick

[TheHighRoller]

Originally Posted by Mao

I almost never take advantage of the Criterion sale.

Should "The Power of the Dog" (releasing Nov. 8th), be a part of this sale?

I thought it was a great film (I think Kodi Smit McPhee was the best of all the actors, he was just so sad and creepy and adorable at the same time). Kind of surprised Criterion released it since I don't think it's some huge ahcievement overall and doesn't have much replay ability though. Then again I know they have The Piano in their collection (in 4K!) so it makes sense I guess in keeping with the Jane Campion theme.

As far as Netflix releases go though, I'm glad for others that this got a 4K + Blu-ray announcement same day.


Like I'm thankful Criterion is doing 4K UHD, but it's kinda silly to not release a 4K + Blu-ray at the same time, especially for something exclusive (like Roma, The Irishman, and likely Mank and Bardo if they get the rights to release them) or something that is being touted as coming from a new 4K restoration (like almost everything else they have been releasing lately).

It must suck to have 3 formats to cater to, but at least you know Blu-ray collectors are more likely to upgrade to 4K in the future and likely wouldn't mind a "useless" 4K disc until its time, or likewise a 4K collector wouldn't mind a Blu-ray, especially if it has features that aren't on the 4K (although 4K features would be ideal, especially deleted scenes).

[Goemon77]

Originally Posted by RevolverOcelScott

Shout Factory/Scream Factory says hi.

I received a second copy of Lost Highway and it’s got the same raked scratches. Scream definitely have their issues, but most of the older discs (mid 2010s) of theirs look fine.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by SleazyForWeasley

Who said I was unaware? No celebrity getting free stuff ever influences what I buy, and Criterion isn't an exception.

I don't really have the time nor inclination to sit here and give you a basic lesson on how marketing works but it's proven that celebrity endorsements can and do drive interest in products and generate sales, despite your personal indignant declaration to the contrary.

And those videos have nothing to do with QC issues which are an industry wide problem affecting all of the labels both major studios and boutiques alike.

[moviefiend]

why hasn't the B&N annual November Criterion sale started?

[dressedtokill]

Originally Posted by moviefiend

why hasn't the B&N annual November Criterion sale started?

It starts on Friday.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by moviefiend

why hasn't the B&N annual November Criterion sale started?

The calendar flippers were fired.

[Mike0284]

Originally Posted by SleazyForWeasley

no

[ShellOilJunior]

It will be Friday in Japan in about 2 hours. Does this mean Barnes and Noble will offer Criterion's Japanese Blu-rays for HALF OFF?

[Jonbaker]

Any chance of Criterion releasing the movie Diane (2018) starring May Kay Place? I saw this with a cast Q&A at a theatre upon release and right away thought "this should be a Criterion release." No word of a Blu-ray or DVD release at all.

Does Criterion ever peruse these forums looking for suggestions and ideas?