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capnnarcolepsy · 02-25-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

someone mentioned in the other thread that they added "No good for pre-orders" or something to that affect on their facebook page (early into the debacle yesterday)

If someone skilled in the ways of Facebook/Twitter could keep an eye on those to see if there is any hints to whether they will honor the pre-orders that got through, or cancel them..... or what... please let us know!!

I will def keep an eye out, as i am in the same boat as you. Hehe.

rkish · 02-25-2011, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kndy

Yeah, it ended a while ago. It was 50,000 second sale (for 50,000 people liking their FB page). But I didn't go too crazy. I went for the Ozu Floating Weeds set which was never on sale online during the B&N sale and the Hollywood set.

I'm trying desperately to not purchase ANY of the Ozu DVDs from Criterion and just stick with the BFI blus for now.

As Criterion seems to be taking their time with releasing ANY Ozu BDs, I might weaken and pick up the Tokyo Story DVD set, as it has a 2 hour doc on Ozu.

jhiggy23 · 02-25-2011, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by trombone dixie

I'm considering three blind buys.

8 1/2
Army Of Shadows
The Wages Of Fear

What are your thoughts on these titles?

8 1/2 is an exceptional film and is highly entertaining. I love it.

Army of Shadows is one of the most tense films I've ever seen and is among my all-time favorites.

Wages of Fear is a film that on paper, I should've loved. I like the director and the plot seemed great. But I gave the film 2 1/2 (out of 4) stars and thought it was just decent. The reason was that the film is all about creating tension in having you wonder if the trucks will explode. Sounds good right? It is, until you consider that none of the characters are even remotely likeable. This was actually done on purpose, btw, according to Clouzot.

Hendershot737 · 02-25-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

8 1/2 is an exceptional film and is highly entertaining. I love it.

Army of Shadows is one of the most tense films I've ever seen and is among my all-time favorites.

Wages of Fear is a film that on paper, I should've loved. I like the director and the plot seemed great. But I gave the film 2 1/2 (out of 4) stars and thought it was just decent. The reason was that the film is all about creating tension in having you wonder if the trucks will explode. Sounds good right? It is, until you consider that none of the characters are even remotely likeable. This was actually done on purpose, btw, according to Clouzot.

Totally unrelated: Love your icon. I can only dream of Criterion releasing The Fountain on Blu

jhiggy23 · 02-25-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hendershot737

Totally unrelated: Love your icon. I can only dream of Criterion releasing The Fountain on Blu

Thank you very much. I'm much more of a classic and foreign film guy, but the Fountain remains my favorite film. I'd love to see it get a Criterion release as well, but I def don't see it happening. I think Pi has a better shot at that, although I personally despise the movie.

The Theory · 02-25-2011, 06:48 PM

I wasn't sure if I would be able to, but I did just get in on the sale in the last half-hour. Which basically meant that by that point that all the new stuff I was looking to acquire was already out of stock. Still, there were older releases I had yet to pick up which I took advantage of. Actually blew quite a bit of $$$ as I grabbed Gomorrah, Crumb, The Complete Monterey Pop Festival, Howards End, Summer Hours, Ride with the Devil, Close-Up, and The Secret of the Grain.

JediFonger · 02-25-2011, 07:56 PM

mine shipped w00t h00! =D i was 1 of the very first to place the order.

Beta Man · 02-25-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JediFonger

mine shipped w00t h00! =D i was 1 of the very first to place the order.

Did the item(s) you ordered ship at $15.98 or did you order at $19.98???

stobbart · 02-25-2011, 08:15 PM

I just ended up getting Story of a Prostitute. For some reason that title is unavailable on B&N so I always miss out on it through their sales.

Cinemach · 02-25-2011, 08:18 PM

Just for fun, I put all of the blus in my cart to see which ones where out of stock (after which, from said cart I promptly removed). Here they are:

The 400 Blows
8 1/2
America Lost and Found: The BBS Story
Armarcord
Army of Shadows
Broadcast News
Cronos
Chungking Express
Days of Heaven
The Double Life of Veronique
Fishtank
House
The Leopard
M
The Night of the Hunter
Paris, Texas
Paths of Glory
The Red Shoes
Senso
Seven Samurai
The Seventh Seal
Shock Corridor
Stagecoach
Still Walking
Sweet Smell of Success
The Thin Red Line
Videodrome
Vivre sa Vie
Yojimbo/Sanjuro Box Set

Glad I put in another order this morning for The Leopard and 400 Blows a half-hour before the sale ended, as those both went out (and you can't beat The Leopard for <$25). I got Double Life in my order last night (along with Walkabout and The Last Metro), which also went out.

octagon · 02-25-2011, 09:04 PM

I just got a shipping mail too and I have to say, if this is their way of testing the 'cut out the middleman' waters I hope they liked what they saw.

I enjoyed the B&N sale (and with gaming the various coupons titles were definitely cheaper) but even with Criterion's website zoning in and out this was pretty freaking easy.

Louisville Slugger · 02-25-2011, 09:25 PM

If anyone wants the Videodrome cover instead of using the slip, here you go:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/4428075-post6187.html

majorkonig41 · 02-25-2011, 10:17 PM

How long did it take for shipping confirmation. I ordered America Lost and Found as well as Senso. Placed the order before the former was backordered and the latter was out of stock, yet still no shipping. I hope I don't have to wait until 12, March.

Yankees0222 · 02-25-2011, 10:33 PM

Just got a confirmation that my order was shipped! Fish Tank, Sweet Smell of Success and Amarcord..... Can't wait to watch 'em! : D All blind buys so I hope they're all worth owning....

StefR · 02-25-2011, 10:50 PM

I kind of had too much to drink last night and went a little nuts with the sale. This happens sometimes.

I bought...

Days of Heaven
Paths of Glory
The Night of the Hunter
Yojimbo/Sanjuro Box Set
America Lost and Found: The BBS Story
Also a Criterion cap.

It came out to $175.

Someone assure me that these are all great purchases haha.

BasicGreatGuy · 02-25-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by StefR

I kind of had too much to drink last night and went a little nuts with the sale. This happens sometimes.

I bought...

Days of Heaven
Paths of Glory
The Night of the Hunter
Yojimbo/Sanjuro Box Set
America Lost and Found: The BBS Story
Also a Criterion cap.

It came out to $175.

Someone assure me that these are all great purchases haha.

Excellent choices, in my opinion.

BasicGreatGuy · 02-25-2011, 11:02 PM

Waiting on shipping confirmation.

BasicGreatGuy · 02-25-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JediFonger

mine shipped w00t h00! =D i was 1 of the very first to place the order.

I placed my first order at 8:36 or so. I was hoping mine would get shipped today. Oh, well.

StefR · 02-25-2011, 11:23 PM

So they have already charged me for everything, does that mean I'll be getting everything I ordered?

capnnarcolepsy · 02-25-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by StefR

So they have already charged me for everything, does that mean I'll be getting everything I ordered?

that's definitely a good sign.

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02-25-2011, 06:48 PM	#26166
The Theory Senior Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Lancaster, PA Blu-ray collection:369	I wasn't sure if I would be able to, but I did just get in on the sale in the last half-hour. Which basically meant that by that point that all the new stuff I was looking to acquire was already out of stock. Still, there were older releases I had yet to pick up which I took advantage of. Actually blew quite a bit of $$$ as I grabbed Gomorrah, Crumb, The Complete Monterey Pop Festival, Howards End, Summer Hours, Ride with the Devil, Close-Up, and The Secret of the Grain.

02-25-2011, 07:56 PM	#26167
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	mine shipped w00t h00! =D i was 1 of the very first to place the order.

02-25-2011, 08:15 PM	#26169
stobbart Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:1199 Trading Score:6	I just ended up getting Story of a Prostitute. For some reason that title is unavailable on B&N so I always miss out on it through their sales.

02-25-2011, 08:18 PM	#26170
Cinemach Special Member Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:415 DVD collection:67 Trading Score:24	Just for fun, I put all of the blus in my cart to see which ones where out of stock (after which, from said cart I promptly removed). Here they are: The 400 Blows 8 1/2 America Lost and Found: The BBS Story Armarcord Army of Shadows Broadcast News Cronos Chungking Express Days of Heaven The Double Life of Veronique Fishtank House The Leopard M The Night of the Hunter Paris, Texas Paths of Glory The Red Shoes Senso Seven Samurai The Seventh Seal Shock Corridor Stagecoach Still Walking Sweet Smell of Success The Thin Red Line Videodrome Vivre sa Vie Yojimbo/Sanjuro Box Set Glad I put in another order this morning for The Leopard and 400 Blows a half-hour before the sale ended, as those both went out (and you can't beat The Leopard for <$25). I got Double Life in my order last night (along with Walkabout and The Last Metro), which also went out.

02-25-2011, 09:04 PM	#26171
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	I just got a shipping mail too and I have to say, if this is their way of testing the 'cut out the middleman' waters I hope they liked what they saw. I enjoyed the B&N sale (and with gaming the various coupons titles were definitely cheaper) but even with Criterion's website zoning in and out this was pretty freaking easy.

02-25-2011, 09:25 PM	#26172
Louisville Slugger Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Shrewsbury, MA Home Theater Gallery:58 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:838 Trading Score:3	If anyone wants the Videodrome cover instead of using the slip, here you go: https://forum.blu-ray.com/4428075-post6187.html

02-25-2011, 10:17 PM	#26173
majorkonig41 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Inbetween reality and fantasy. Trading Score:8	How long did it take for shipping confirmation. I ordered America Lost and Found as well as Senso. Placed the order before the former was backordered and the latter was out of stock, yet still no shipping. I hope I don't have to wait until 12, March.

02-25-2011, 10:33 PM	#26174
Yankees0222 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Colorado 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:1856 DVD collection:315 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:172	Just got a confirmation that my order was shipped! Fish Tank, Sweet Smell of Success and Amarcord..... Can't wait to watch 'em! : D All blind buys so I hope they're all worth owning....

02-25-2011, 10:50 PM	#26175
StefR Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Land of Enchantment Blu-ray collection:52	I kind of had too much to drink last night and went a little nuts with the sale. This happens sometimes. I bought... Days of Heaven Paths of Glory The Night of the Hunter Yojimbo/Sanjuro Box Set America Lost and Found: The BBS Story Also a Criterion cap. It came out to $175. Someone assure me that these are all great purchases haha.

02-25-2011, 11:02 PM	#26177
BasicGreatGuy Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Atlanta - SteelBooks™: 16 Blu-ray collection:320 Trading Score:31	Waiting on shipping confirmation.

02-25-2011, 11:23 PM	#26179
StefR Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Land of Enchantment Blu-ray collection:52	So they have already charged me for everything, does that mean I'll be getting everything I ordered?

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