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[rkish]

Originally Posted by Arkadin

weird.
I got Night Train, and didn't think about lady vanishes one time while watching it.
maybe I missed some slight connection, not sure.
It does have the same pretty actress, but other than that......
btw: I was totally stoked for "train", but I gotta admit it just didn't wow me like I was hoping.
I love train films, and I guess my expectations were too high.

Same here...and I really wanted to like it enough to justify the purchase of the DVD. Hopefully if CC gets the blu rights for it in the future, we'll all have another shot at it.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by italy12

Yes, but factor in the membership discount of 10% if you're a member, and the normal everyday 10% off of the Criterion BDs that they usually have when there is no other real sale going on. These discounts will stack bringing the total to something like $21-$23 per title. In store, there's no extra shipping costs, so it still is a good deal IMO.

Any idea when this 3 for 2 sale is officially over?

[Banned User]

Originally Posted by italy12

I was looking up Margaret Lockwood on imdb. She was an actress who starred in Hitchcock's "Tha Lady Vanishes" and I see she is also in "Night Train to Munich".

On imdb, Night Train is credited as a spinoff to Lady Vanishes...

from imdb:

Spin off from
The Lady Vanishes (1938)
- This is a spin-off of The Lady Vanishes. It does follow the movie

Can anyone explain what that means?

Thanks!

I wouldn't say it was a spinoff. It was written by the same author as The Lady vanishes and has Charters and Caldicott, the comic reliefs, in it. It was directed by Carol Reed. The third man. Pretty good film.

Originally Posted by rkish

Any idea when this 3 for 2 sale is officially over?

3 for 2 sale? Did I miss something?

[brawlyjunk]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Fair enough.

I really don't mean to take away from the enjoyment of purchasing from anyone. I just think the 2-for-3 deal is rather unspectacular.

Personally, as far as Criterion titles go, I've resigned myself to just saving up for the 50% off and holiday sales. I'll pick up an odd disc on sale here or use a 50% Borders coupon there, but otherwise I'd rather wait it out and stretch the money. Solaris will be the exception this year as I want that one ASAP.

yeah, hopefully I'll have some cash during some of the later sales this year.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by rkish

Any idea when this 3 for 2 sale is officially over?

The lady at my B&N said it ran for a month, so I figured 2/4. But, the sale will not work with The Double Life of Veronique (released 2/1) added to my cart, but will with Broadcast News (1/28). So...it seems that it will last until at least 1/28.

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by italy12

The lady at my B&N said it ran for a month, so I figured 2/4. But, the sale will not work with The Double Life of Veronique (released 2/1) added to my cart, but will with Broadcast News (1/28). So...it seems that it will last until at least 1/28.

I cannot wait for The Double Life of Veronique. I've been so tempted to get the other version for awhile, but I'll just wait on what will be a fantastic release from Criterion.

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by rkish

Any idea when this 3 for 2 sale is officially over?

This offer is only valid on BN.Com from 12:00 A.M EST January 4, and ends February 1, 2011 at 2:59 EST A.M., while supplies last. This Offer may be redeemed once per customer and per billing address. In order to take advantage of this offer, place 3 or more qualifying DVDs or Blu-ray discs in your bn.com shopping cart and the least expensive DVD or Blu-ray disc is yours FREE! Simply look for the following icon on select DVDs or Blu-ray discs:

Enter the Void does not qualify, kinda hoping that's due to the pre-order "sale" price, but if not, no big deal, cos it ain't that great of a deal.

[jcs913]

Guys, I just placed a 3 for 2 order on B&N and it allowed me to also use the 15% off coupon in addition to also taking off the lowest price disc. They don't normally let you stack online, but this one did. The coupon, W3T8W7V was for non-members, like me...

[BasicGreatGuy]

I just got done watching "Modern Times." I was thrilled and amazed with the transfer in all respects. Outside of what appeared to be minute damage to the film that appears at the very top ( around the 1 hr mark or so), I didn't notice any problems with the transfer. I assume Criterion left the minute damage intacted, rather than risk further damage, by attempting to repair the film. As I said, it is not a distraction and barely noticeable.

I am so delighted that Criterion was able to release "Modern Times."

I haven't finished watching the supplements, but what I have seen thus far, truly add to the viewing pleasure and experience of the film. I highly recommend to all my Criterion friends.

[oildude]

Originally Posted by rkish

Any idea when this 3 for 2 sale is officially over?

According to the in-store sign I saw last night, the sale ends January 31.

My temporary membership is still active, so by using it and stacking with those $5 off a $50 order (remember those coupons are still good through January), I picked up the following for $19.92 each plus tax (all of which I wanted so there were no "filler" picks to meet the three movie requirement):

Cronos
Videodrome
The Magician
Repulsion
Black Narcissus
Mystery Train

Unfortunately, my temporary membership expires January 10, the day before the first wave of January releases. Don't intend to keep it, so will have to figure something else out for Army of Shadows and others.

[ccfixx]

Did everyone see the video of a Jason Polan Holiday Drawing that was posted on Criterion's Facebook page?

CC

[myka22]

I'm considering picking up Pierrot le fou just because its out of print and still avaliable. The two other Criterion oop Blu's are super expensive now, you guys think that will happen to this too? Amazon and B&N have it in stock.

[One4Deuce]

I really wish there was a way to get Criterion titles at $20 or less... I'd love to pick up Army of Shadows, The Naked Kiss and Shock Corridor in the next couple weeks but it's hard to justify $27 a piece.

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by One4Deuce

I really wish there was a way to get Criterion titles at $20 or less... I'd love to pick up Army of Shadows, The Naked Kiss and Shock Corridor in the next couple weeks but it's hard to justify $27 a piece.

Amazon is always a good place to try and buy used Criterions for under $20, or for a little bit over $20. Yeah, they're used. Big deal. Also, $27 for those films are really good prices when it comes to Criterions. Actually, very good. I had no problem dropping $27 for Army of Shadows. It's either that, or go to Barnes where they charge $36 for any Criterion.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by rkish

Any idea when this 3 for 2 sale is officially over?

Hopefully very soon.

[ShellOilJunior]

The Cleveland C'theque is screening EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF this weekend.

CG, have you seen it?

[italy12]

Originally Posted by One4Deuce

I really wish there was a way to get Criterion titles at $20 or less... I'd love to pick up Army of Shadows, The Naked Kiss and Shock Corridor in the next couple weeks but it's hard to justify $27 a piece.

If you are a B&N member, you can score 3 titles for about $23 each with the Buy 2 Get 1 free sale that is currently running. That is in store...not sure how the deal works out online since you're not getting 10% off for your membership.

[Louisville Slugger]

Is this 3 for 2 sale online or in-store only? Sorry if this has been answered before . . .

Link?

Do you have to be a member?

[italy12]

Originally Posted by Louisville Slugger

Is this 3 for 2 sale online or in-store only? Sorry if this has been answered before . . .

Link?

Do you have to be a member?

I believe it is both. I was told by an employee about it in the store, and I have my BDs ordered in store so I can pick them up on release day and get the sale. I have also tried it online, as others have done, and it also works with titles which are being released in January, during the sale's duration.

I do not think you have to be a member. It took off my free movie online before I signed in as a member to checkout. Plus, in store, you just wouldn't save an additional 10%.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

The Cleveland C'theque is screening EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF this weekend.

CG, have you seen it?

I want to go.... but today is my wife's Christmas.... so the whole weekend will probably be spent eating perogies and kielbasa...... so not a bad consolation I guess....