The Criterion Collection

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by rkish

The same thing applies to the latest news about "M". I've got the CC version as well, but wonder how much of a difference in quality there is between it and the MoC version?

I have both the MOC and Criterion release of M so I can comment, but I think the DVDBeaver comparsion pics pretty much speak for themselves.

Criterion's is much darker because Criterion almost always does their own tweaking to the transfers, if possible... in this case, contrast boosting. We know, too, that both Criterion and MOC used the same transfer.

MOC has stated before that they do not have the funds or resources to do any extra manipulation to the transfers they're given. From my understanding, MOC puts on disc the transfer that they're given.

CC

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Not picking up City Girl, Sunrise, and Une femme mariée is crime, though. They're all region-free and perfectly playable on your North American Region-A Playstation 3. Just read the reviews, if you haven't already.

CC

Hey CC, just out of curiosity, when you buy these do you usually get them through Amazon UK or somewhere else. I have had my eye on City Girl for a while, but I try to only order from Amazon UK when I want to buy quite a few things. Just curious if there are other good options.

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

First of all, do you realize how silly it sounds when you say what you've written above?

Secondly, you're doing yourself a great disservice by not, at least, support the Masters of Cinema region-free blu-ray releases released through Eureka Entertainment. They're even numbered like Criterion releases, so I'm sure you'll eat that up.

Here is this site's link to the MOC region-free releases. Just note that not all of the releases on that page carry the MOC banner. Some of the releases are directly released blu-rays from Eureka (i.e. Prince Valiant, Junebug, Wizards, etc.).

Not picking up City Girl, Sunrise, and Une femme mariée is crime, though. They're all region-free and perfectly playable on your North American Region-A Playstation 3. Just read the reviews, if you haven't already.

CC

I have no real interest in buying from MOC if Criterion itself has it for me. I have Sunrise, and love it, and I'd be interested in City Girl. That's about it for me.

[Woodstove]

Originally Posted by ZoetMB

Keaton: The Man Who Wouldn't Lie Down (Limelight) by Tom Dardis and Buster Keaton (Paperback - Jul 1, 2004)

The classic Chaplin book is the biography by David Robinson. There's also a more recent book by Stephen Weissman which looks at Chaplin from a psychological perspective, concentrating more on his early years in poverty and its impact on his life.

I just picked up Edward McPherson's "Buster Keaton: Tempest in a Flat Hat" at Half Price Books, but haven't had the chance to read through it yet. May be worth checking out.

[rockstarnati]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Wages of Fear

Originally Posted by italy12

BBS is great, but it is limited to a specific period. If you're ok with that, go for it!

However, for a more varied look at what the CC offers, you may try movies like Charade, Paths of Glory, Seven Samurai, Wages of Fear, Revanche, Bigger Than Life, The Third Man (although OOP), Close-Up, Everlasting Moments, and for one of the newer IFC dramas, I thoroughly enjoyed both Secret of the Grain and A Christmas Tale.

I mean, you really can't go wrong with any title. All depends on what you're into.

Thanks for the suggestions.

[whbinder]

Originally Posted by greekak229

Take a scan at my collection and then see if you think I'd be interested. My taste is all right there. I do love most of what Criterion puts out, so perhaps.

Well, I've got mad respect for that collection. If my guess is right, you wouldn't want to keep this movie, but I think you'd enjoy catching it once and kind of admiring that they did something decent out of a corny little project.

[Arkadin]

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[BasicGreatGuy]

Got "Chungking Express" today from Criterion. It came in the original packaging, so I will have to order the plastic case. Also got "Orphic Trilogy" today. Very nice set. Haven't had a chance to watch it yet. Roberto Rossellini's "War Trilogy" should be here tomorrow.

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Been waiting...!

Juts to let you know, and anyone else that might be interested, this release is indeed English-friendly



Ciao,
Pro-B

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

Hey CC, just out of curiosity, when you buy these do you usually get them through Amazon UK or somewhere else. I have had my eye on City Girl for a while, but I try to only order from Amazon UK when I want to buy quite a few things. Just curious if there are other good options.

I buy all of my MOC DVDs & blu-rays directly from Eureka and MOC. You can't buy directly from their website, but usually once per month they will send out a newsletter with current sales and offers for ordering directly from them. You just have to sign up for the newsletter on MOC's website. Their prices will always match Amazon UK's with free worldwide shipping. One of the Eureka guys, Kevin, regularly posts links to the deals over in the MOC thread, too, for the people that aren't signed up for their newsletter. Any other UK-related purchase, though, usually goes through Amazon UK for me.

CC

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Juts to let you know, and anyone else that might be interested, this release is indeed English-friendly

Ciao,
Pro-B

Navajo English, right?

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Just to let you know, and anyone else that might be interested, this release is indeed English-friendly

Ciao,
Pro-B

Is this the blu-ray for Film Socialisme, pro-b?

CC

[rkish]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

I have both the MOC and Criterion release of M so I can comment, but I think the DVDBeaver comparsion pics pretty much speak for themselves.

Criterion's is much darker because Criterion almost always does their own tweaking to the transfers, if possible... in this case, contrast boosting. We know, too, that both Criterion and MOC used the same transfer.

MOC has stated before that they do not have the funds or resources to do any extra manipulation to the transfers they're given. From my understanding, MOC puts on disc the transfer that they're given.

CC

Thanks for the clarification CC.

Which version do you personally prefer?

[BasicGreatGuy]

Does Criterion ever send out coupons to those that buy from their site?

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by BasicGreatGuy

Does Criterion ever send out coupons to those that buy from their site?

nope. People would prob complain they aren't plastic coupons.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

nope. People would prob complain they aren't plastic coupons.

lol A clear plastic case with a coupon booklet would come in handy, when making purchases on their site. Would be nice to be able to use your own personal coupon code every time you ordered from them.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by BasicGreatGuy

lol A clear plastic case with a coupon booklet would come in handy, when making purchases on their site. Would be nice to be able to use your own personal coupon code every time you ordered from them.

Damn it. That is a good idea actually.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Is this the blu-ray for Film Socialisme, pro-b?

CC

I believe it says DVD near the bottom of the case, CC.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Damn it. That is a good idea actually.

Would be nice if they could come up with a plan like that, as some kind of "loyal members" program. Maybe offer free shipping via a personal plastic coupon that one would renew yearly.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Better yet, a Criterion Rewards Visa with a low APR and an unlimited credit line that earns points toward free Criterion BDs, trips to NYC for tours of the Criterion office, and an annual drawing for one lucky winner to visit the Criterion Swag Closet!

A Criterion Rewards Visa scenario is so...elitist. I could do that.