The Criterion Collection

[iam1bearcat]

this is why i always buy at least 3 blus from amazon at a time so they don't arrive in those $h*tty envelopes they always put 1 blu (and sometimes 2 blus) in.

although sometimes amazon tries to be "nice" and send some blus sooner than others, so they get sent by themselves, even though i select "SEND IN ONE ORDER" they did that with The Double Life of Veronique, but luckily that arrived in perfect condition

[greekak229]

Originally Posted by Der Spieler

Still, if they could put a bubble wrapper inside, it would pretty much solve the problem. I'm tired of receiving damaged goods from various places and will start returning everything that isn't delivered intact. You guys should see my copy of NIGHT OF THE HUNTER...

I'm kind of interested in seeing it, although it is a shame that we get damaged goods from time to time. I've had a quite a few Criterions damaged too, most notably my Vivre Sa Vie.

[Presence]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

this is why i always buy at least 3 blus from amazon at a time so they don't arrive in those $h*tty envelopes they always put 1 blu (and sometimes 2 blus) in.

although sometimes amazon tries to be "nice" and send some blus sooner than others, so they get sent by themselves, even though i select "SEND IN ONE ORDER" they did that with The Double Life of Veronique, but luckily that arrived in perfect condition

I always order in bulk as well so I haven't had this problem yet fortunately.

[Gremal]

Originally Posted by kazama

Just got The 400 Blows from amazon, and it came in cardboard packaging (in mint condition). I love digipacks, so I'm really happy.

Btw, isn't this version OOP for a while now?

Yes it is. I have the cardboard packaging available for this, Last Metro, Chungking Express and Third Man, if anyone's interested.

[Pyoko]

I never get padded envelopes from Amazon, it's always those folded cardboard packages where you're supposed to rip off the perforated side (even though it's almost easier to pry open the whole flap.) Personally I really like them, have yet to receive a damaged item inside one, and always leave 5 stars on the packaging feedback. They're by far the best single-DVD/Blu-ray packaging I've seen.

[Der Spieler]

Originally Posted by greekak229

I'm kind of interested in seeing it, although it is a shame that we get damaged goods from time to time. I've had a quite a few Criterions damaged too, most notably my Vivre Sa Vie.

I dont have it with me now but I'll try to take a picture when I come back on Sunday night.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by kazama

Just got The 400 Blows from amazon, and it came in cardboard packaging (in mint condition). I love digipacks, so I'm really happy.

Btw, isn't this version OOP for a while now?

I haven't read anything from Criterion, about "The 400 Blows" (digipack or otherwise) being out of print.

[PhiLeingFunkie]

Originally Posted by Pyoko

I never get padded envelopes from Amazon, it's always those folded cardboard packages where you're supposed to rip off the perforated side (even though it's almost easier to pry open the whole flap.) Personally I really like them, have yet to receive a damaged item inside one, and always leave 5 stars on the packaging feedback. They're by far the best single-DVD/Blu-ray packaging I've seen.

yeah I get what looks like a couple pieces of cardboard glued together lol, but inside my single dvds are always wrapped around a single peace of cardboard. I recently had a benjamin button case come with a cracked corner and loose disc inside, they sent a replacement with 2 day shipping and is perfect.

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

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

CC

+1000

[BasicGreatGuy]

Just scored a "like new" third man for $56 and change Had some money in my Paypal account from a previous sale I made. The $56 and change was my net cost. Great deal, in my opinion.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Anyone get "Silent Naruse" yet? If so, I would be interested in reading comments about the movies.

[ungood]

Can't believe I totally lucked out and found a copy of The Double Life of Veronique at Borders while their 50% off coupon was still in effect!

[Der Spieler]

The thing is I live in Canada and it's pretty cold around this time so the plastic becomes really hard and breaks easily. So I'm not blaming it all on Amazon. It's a mix of different stuff but I do think movies should be wrapped more tightly.

[The Theory]

I'm always frustrated with how Amazon packages shipments. Because even if it is multiple items to get a bigger box, they still just shrink wrap everything together and put it in a box without peanuts or bubble wrapper. Might be less prone to damage than just the blu-rays sliding about individually, but still damage-prone. Usually a couple of the discs in the shipment have come loose and are floating about in the plastic case.

Sad to say, but I usually get more shipping care from my ebay purchases. But all of this is a reason I much prefer buying in-store during sales than I do online.

[greekak229]

I need to become famous so I can be able to raid the Criterion Collection's closet.

[Jr7936]

I couldn't believe it I found a seller on amazon selling a copy of roberto rossilinni war trilogy on dvd like new after shipping for 27.97. freaking amazing price

[Pyoko]

Originally Posted by Der Spieler

The thing is I live in Canada and it's pretty cold around this time so the plastic becomes really hard and breaks easily. So I'm not blaming it all on Amazon. It's a mix of different stuff but I do think movies should be wrapped more tightly.

I live in northern Sweden and we had -25C for a long period of time this winter, and Amazon's cardboard packages were always unharmed, unlike the one I got from B&N (dented Seven Samurai) and another cracked case that came in a bubble envelope.

Originally Posted by The Theory

Usually a couple of the discs in the shipment have come loose and are floating about in the plastic case.

How's that Amazon's fault though? You'd rather they pry open every case to make sure the discs aren't loose? Since I started buying Blu-rays I've only gotten a single floater, and thanks to the special coating there wasn't a scratch on the disc.

[The Theory]

Originally Posted by Pyoko

How's that Amazon's fault though? You'd rather they pry open every case to make sure the discs aren't loose? Since I started buying Blu-rays I've only gotten a single floater, and thanks to the special coating there wasn't a scratch on the disc.

Better shipping packaging = less jostling on the innards of the blu-ray cases.

Less jostling = not as likely to float.

[rkish]

I watched a NetFlix rental of "When a Woman Ascends the Stairs" and really enjoyed it...especially the commentary by Donald Richie. I'm toying with picking up the Silent Naruse Eclipse Set during the next B & N sale, but am now considering picking up either the MoC and/or BFI Naruse sets, but don't know which one is a good first choice.

The BFI set has "Floating Clouds", which is supposedly his finest film...but The MoC set has (2) films starring one of my favorite Ozu actresses, Setsuko Hara. Decisions, decisions.

If you own/have seen these sets, which one do you favor? Do you think either of these sets or films have a chance to see a blu-ray release on either MoC and/or BFI?

YES CC...I did post and ask about this on each of their respective forums...I just want to know what my cultured friends here think.

[Zen_Amako]

Originally Posted by rkish

I watched a NetFlix rental of "When a Woman Ascends the Stairs" and really enjoyed it...especially the commentary by Donald Richie.

I read that the lead actress passed away recently. I've been meaning to get around to watching this.