The Criterion Collection

[larry47591]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

It looks like Criterion is going to honor my pre-order.

i think so. I got a order process notice. No ship notice yet but i bet its along soon.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by silentblu

Do Criterion's covers have to use "a film by?" I know who it is by. I don't need added pretensions.

But they did make the film right? So why not put "Directed by"? The f'n "C" logo is bigger than the director's name on the cover, yet we are complaining about the filmmaker's name on the front? And if the director wasn't on the front, I have no doubt that some people would say "Criterion films- films made by Criterion". I don't understand this anger about director's names, but hey, I'm someone who thinks the "pretentious" word is useless in film. The "pretentious" artwork of Criterion trying to be hip by making artwork that has nothing to do with the films is worse.

BTW, I like the Ess. Arthouse covers more than the mainline ones most of the time. Just slap a b&W screenshot of the film with white leters and it is fine with me.

[ccfixx]

DVDBeaver on "The Times Of Harvey Milk."

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[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

It looks like Criterion is going to honor my pre-order.

I'm glad to hear it! Since mine are all "Grouped" I don't expect my order (in four parts) to arrive until the end of the next 4 months.

[capnnarcolepsy]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I'm glad to hear it! Since mine are all "Grouped" I don't expect my order (in four parts) to arrive until the end of the next 4 months.

same here. i think my first one ships out march 29th. glad to hear they are honoring them!

[silentblu]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

But they did make the film right? So why not put "Directed by"? The f'n "C" logo is bigger than the director's name on the cover, yet we are complaining about the filmmaker's name on the front? And if the director wasn't on the front, I have no doubt that some people would say "Criterion films- films made by Criterion". I don't understand this anger about director's names, but hey, I'm someone who thinks the "pretentious" word is useless in film. The "pretentious" artwork of Criterion trying to be hip by making artwork that has nothing to do with the films is worse.

BTW, I like the Ess. Arthouse covers more than the mainline ones most of the time. Just slap a b&W screenshot of the film with white leters and it is fine with me.

The director's name should be on it. The "a film by" portion seems overused. It has nothing to do with the director. It has everything to do with how Criterion has been presenting their titles as of late. Some of the new artwork is hit or miss.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by capnnarcolepsy

same here. i think my first one ships out march 29th. glad to hear they are honoring them!

That's what mine says too, but they're notorious for delivering before release date, so I expect them to SHIP by the 26th or so.

[capnnarcolepsy]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

That's what mine says too, but they're notorious for delivering before release date, so I expect them to SHIP by the 26th or so.

ooh, you are correct on that. i almost always get new releases early, and even faster being in the south. two more weeks!

[toddly6666]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

DVDBeaver on "The Times Of Harvey Milk."

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I can't imagine anyone buying this film other than the people that buy every single Criterion blu-ray to put on their shelf to look pretty. There is no way that someone will watch this two times within a decade upon purchasing this blu-ray.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by toddly6666

I can't imagine anyone buying this film other than the people that buy every single Criterion blu-ray to put on their shelf to look pretty. There is no way that someone will watch this two times within a decade upon purchasing this blu-ray.

So there isn't people who likes docs? Or what about wanting to learn or fans of Harvey Milk? Or has seen/own this film and wants a blu? There are alot of people who will buy this that isn't JUST BUYING EVERYTHING.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by toddly6666

I can't imagine anyone buying this film other than the people that buy every single Criterion blu-ray to put on their shelf to look pretty. There is no way that someone will watch this two times within a decade upon purchasing this blu-ray.

I think that goes without saying for most documentaries, though.

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[JediFonger]

ummm, i do so far. that's what i've been doing.

Originally Posted by toddly6666

I can't imagine anyone buying this film other than the people that buy every single Criterion blu-ray to put on their shelf to look pretty. There is no way that someone will watch this two times within a decade upon purchasing this blu-ray.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by toddly6666

I can't imagine anyone buying this film other than the people that buy every single Criterion blu-ray to put on their shelf to look pretty. There is no way that someone will watch this two times within a decade upon purchasing this blu-ray.

I don't buy every single Criterion but I just ordered For All Mankind a couple days ago. It was something of an impulse buy and I have no idea what kind of replay value it will have but I don't see any reason documentaries should be immune to the same 'eh, what the hell' purchasing impulses as everything else.

I think more people will snag this than you think.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by octagon

I don't buy every single Criterion but I just ordered For All Mankind a couple days ago. It was something of an impulse buy and I have no idea what kind of replay value it will have but I don't see any reason documentaries should be immune to the same 'eh, what the hell' purchasing impulses as everything else.

I think more people will snag this than you think.

I'll watch this a lot more times than my copy of "For All Mankind" and I had "For All Mankind" on DVD....

[zombeaner]

Originally Posted by toddly6666

I can't imagine anyone buying this film other than the people that buy every single Criterion blu-ray to put on their shelf to look pretty. There is no way that someone will watch this two times within a decade upon purchasing this blu-ray.

I've gotta say I will buy this one, I already sold my copy of the New Yorker DVD.

[Beta Man]

Good day!

[The Theory]

Only 3, Beta? You're going to be in sorry shape when the Third Man Eating Monster visits you...

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by The Theory

Only 3, Beta? You're going to be in sorry shape when the Third Man Eating Monster visits you...

Time to create an account at the Criterion forum so I can work out a trade for some of the DVDs I've been trying to acquire for a couple of years!

[fdm]

Originally Posted by SlickDamian

C'mon guys, this is a very silly argument.

On another note, I wish you could buy Breathless in a plastic case...

I'm kinda wishing the same thing for Sweet Smell Of Success right about now.

[Jr7936]

just picked up the golden age of television. I think if I could do it again I wouldn't have gotten though