The Criterion Collection - Page 1390 - Blu-ray Forum

jonnoble27 · 03-25-2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by majorkonig41

Does anyone know if Criterion still accepts the Paypal method of payment for replacement cases. $10 (with shipping) on the site is a lot for one case.

I'd like to know that as well. Might facebook have to that question.

Presence · 03-25-2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Criterion's custom-made Scanavo blu-ray cases are clear, similar to a PS3 game case. Not all of Criterion's packaging is universal, though. Similar to their DVD releases, some films come in cardboard packaging and some in the plastic cases.

Some examples...
Sweet Smell of Success
Topsy-Turvy

Criterionforum.org is a good place to see the packaging.

CC

That forum is perfect, thank you dear sir.

Presence · 03-25-2011, 01:13 AM

My only gripe is not every Criterion BD release comes with the cardboard packaging. The clear case kind of irks me. It gives off a cheap feeling that I'm assuming only I am experiencing. The cardboard packaging just looks so much nicer, especially when displayed. I learned all of this from that forum so thanks again for the link.

rkish · 03-25-2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Yes, it's been covered. The lower MSRP price for "The Makioka Sisters" is because, other than the trailer, there are no supplements on the disc. It's currently has a pre-order price of $19.99 on Amazon.

CC

Did it recently drop in price? I preordered it at $20.99.

ccfixx · 03-25-2011, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by rkish

Did it recently drop in price? I preordered it at $20.99.

Yeah, it dropped $1 sometime today.

CC

buffetfroid · 03-25-2011, 02:43 AM

It's tempting to order just because it's $20, forgetting that it's MSRP is lower than the others. Thus when and if B&N has their sale it will be that much cheaper still.

SpiderBaby · 03-25-2011, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by pmontreux

My only gripe is not every Criterion BD release comes with the cardboard packaging. The clear case kind of irks me. It gives off a cheap feeling that I'm assuming only I am experiencing. The cardboard packaging just looks so much nicer, especially when displayed.

Thank you.

PhiLeingFunkie · 03-25-2011, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by buffetfroid

It's tempting to order just because it's $20, forgetting that it's MSRP is lower than the others. Thus when and if B&N has their sale it will be that much cheaper still.

That was literally my exact though as I was staring at the amazon page lol

octagon · 03-25-2011, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by buffetfroid

It's tempting to order just because it's $20...

It's not even a temptation at this point so much as a conditioned response.

Rizor · 03-25-2011, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by majorkonig41

Does anyone know if Criterion still accepts the Paypal method of payment for replacement cases. $10 (with shipping) on the site is a lot for one case.

I put in an order through Paypal back in December and just received my replacement case about a month ago. Should still work.

JediFonger · 03-25-2011, 05:58 AM

i need to capitalize on this momentum i have. i'm actually watching through Ally McBeal series now...

def. made it to my top10 if not top5 fav. TV series of all time.

maybe after i'm done w/all the funny biz i'll actually dig into my Criterion collection

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Does he at least get bonus points if he actually watches it

fdm · 03-25-2011, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rizor

I put in an order through Paypal back in December and just received my replacement case about a month ago. Should still work.

The change was apparently just put in place the last week or so. So maybe, maybe not.

ShellOilJunior · 03-25-2011, 12:16 PM

Has anyone seen Makioka Sisters? Thoughts?

rkish · 03-25-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Has anyone seen Makioka Sisters? Thoughts?

I haven't seen Makioka Sisters...but it's Ichikawa who directed "The Burmese Harp", which I really enjoyed. I figure it's one of the very few blind buys (which I try NOT to do), that I think I will like.

ccfixx · 03-25-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Has anyone seen Makioka Sisters? Thoughts?

Are you kidding? No one in this forum watches films. We're solely collectors of a material product.

CC

JediFonger · 03-25-2011, 01:35 PM

i agree

it's luvly artwork and beautiful packaging.

Beta Man · 03-25-2011, 02:10 PM

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Thank you for ordering from the Criterion Collection. We are now processing your order dated March 25, 2011.

Looks like my $16 Criterion titles will become a reality....

As far as Makioka Sisters.... I'll watch it when I get it

For the record.... I still have 4 or 5 "Unwatched" Criterion Blu-rays, of which 3 or so are films I haven't seen before.

I have several that have been seen 3+ times though.

Taipan · 03-25-2011, 02:15 PM

Preordered Makiokia Sisters.

Should be a good film.

ShellOilJunior · 03-25-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Are you kidding? No one in this forum watches films. We're solely collectors of a material product.

CC

Sounds about right.

Zen_Amako · 03-25-2011, 03:33 PM

I'm not that interested in Makioka Sisters, but I like the idea of cheaper bare bones releases of more obscure art house/foreign films if that means more of them get a Blu-ray release. I often don't look at the extras anyway. What's important to me is the film (and PQ / AQ), and Criterion usually doesn't disappoint there. Sure, there are the great movies that practically demand lots of extras, but I don't think every film needs that.

They actually did the same thing with their DVD releases. Most titles were $39.99 MSRP but some (the ones without lots of extras) were only $29.99 MSRP.

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03-25-2011, 01:13 AM	#27783
Presence Expert Member Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:135 Trading Score:15	My only gripe is not every Criterion BD release comes with the cardboard packaging. The clear case kind of irks me. It gives off a cheap feeling that I'm assuming only I am experiencing. The cardboard packaging just looks so much nicer, especially when displayed. I learned all of this from that forum so thanks again for the link.

03-25-2011, 02:43 AM	#27786
buffetfroid Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:294 DVD collection:1	It's tempting to order just because it's $20, forgetting that it's MSRP is lower than the others. Thus when and if B&N has their sale it will be that much cheaper still.

03-25-2011, 12:16 PM	#27793
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	Has anyone seen Makioka Sisters? Thoughts?

03-25-2011, 01:35 PM	#27796
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	i agree it's luvly artwork and beautiful packaging.

03-25-2011, 02:15 PM	#27798
Taipan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 Location:In my theater room. Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:4	Preordered Makiokia Sisters. Should be a good film.

03-25-2011, 03:33 PM	#27800
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:659 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	I'm not that interested in Makioka Sisters, but I like the idea of cheaper bare bones releases of more obscure art house/foreign films if that means more of them get a Blu-ray release. I often don't look at the extras anyway. What's important to me is the film (and PQ / AQ), and Criterion usually doesn't disappoint there. Sure, there are the great movies that practically demand lots of extras, but I don't think every film needs that. They actually did the same thing with their DVD releases. Most titles were $39.99 MSRP but some (the ones without lots of extras) were only $29.99 MSRP.

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