The Criterion Collection

[keldons]

Originally Posted by Tybee

I see that it requires a credit or debit card purchase before you can sign up. So if I'm buying my Criterions in store during the sale, do I just tell them at checkout that I want to sign up for the two-month trial and the discount will immediately be applied?

You could just order it online with an eGiftCard that you send to yourself. The card can be used in store, I believe.

Also, quick question: if my girlfriend has a membership can I log into her account, and order something with my card info and address while using her discount? I figure it should be fine, but I'm just making sure.

[keldons]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

10% off membership discount only applies to in-store B&N purchases only.

For online orders, the benefit is free express shipping.

well yeah, whatever it is. should be fine, correct?

[s00perd00per]

Originally Posted by Tybee

I see that it requires a credit or debit card purchase before you can sign up. So if I'm buying my Criterions in store during the sale, do I just tell them at checkout that I want to sign up for the two-month trial and the discount will immediately be applied?

I'm not sure but I think the free membership offer is only available online and then you'll be able to print out your temporary membership, which you can use in-store until they send you the actual card. Like Keldons said, you could just buy an egiftcard and then use that in store.

Originally Posted by keldons

You could just order it online with an eGiftCard that you send to yourself. The card can be used in store, I believe.

Also, quick question: if my girlfriend has a membership can I log into her account, and order something with my card info and address while using her discount? I figure it should be fine, but I'm just making sure.

It could probably work as long as there's an option to add another credit card just like Amazon prime.

[keldons]

Originally Posted by s00perd00per

It could probably work as long as there's an option to add another credit card just like Amazon prime.

Yep, theres an option to manage credit cards and addresses, thanks.

[Le samouraï13]

Hope there’s a $5 off coupon that will be active during the sale like they’ve had in the past.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by blkhrt

I should be getting all of my Criterions except for Cronos on Tuesday, which is longer than I hoped, but within reason. On the plus side, I got my copy of the Buster Keaton shorts yesterday, a full ten days before it is supposed to be released!

Thank you, blkhrt... finally, someone knows how to actually spell the movie they're talking about in this forum. Now, if everyone could just learn that there is no apostrophe in "Howards End."

[Tom Hiddleston]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Thank you, blkhrt... finally, someone knows how to actually spell the movie they're talking about in this forum. Now, if everyone could just learn that there is no apostrophe in "Howards End."

I thought that it was Horwards End. I'll give the first person who actually gets that reference a billion dollars. Ok back on topic, I just watched The Magician, and I'm def. going to get it during the sale. I started watching The Seventh Seal, but the kids are watching something and its very distracting.

[Wildcat47]

Originally Posted by Tybee

Paris, Texas (Blind buy, but I love Wenders.)

My best blind buy ever. You'll have no regrets.

[capnnarcolepsy]

I just watched Shock Corridor and I couldn't have been more impressed with it. I lost it when Johnny stumbles into the room of ladies and just says, "Nymphos!" haha. Also, the Sam Fuller doc on the disc is just as incredible and makes me think i could sit around listening to Fuller talk all day. If any of you guys don't have it, I highly recommend it. It's pretty much sealed the deal on getting his Eclipse set.

[oildude]

Originally Posted by Tybee

Was on the Barnes & Noble site just now and I noticed they're offering a 2-month free trial of their member program. Wise to sign up for this ahead of the 50% sale? Will it save me another 10%? If so, that might warrant adding one one or two more discs to my haul. 60% off all Criterions would be fever dream territory...

I think it also depends on how many movies you want to buy and which ones. If you join now, you get the remaining week or so on the B2G1 sale, plus the Criterion sale. Good time to stock up.

An alternative is to wait a few more months before signing up for the trial. If B&N holds true to their Novemeber Criterion sale followed by January B2G1 sale, then you get both sales with the movies that will release between August and January plus the chance to pick up more past releases. The wait between the July and November sale is only a bit over three months. Unfortunately, this requires patience...

One thing I am wondering is if you have already had the trial membership and canceled, can you sign up again using a different email address and credit card and get it again?

[Darkcritic]

After so much thinking, I am realizing choosing my "sale" titles is harded than it sounds at times . So far my list goes like this...

Top of my Wishlist... The Red Shoes, Repulsion, Zazie dans le Metro, Paths of Glory, Paris,Texas, Mystery Train.

Still unsure... Walkabout, Playtime, The Darjeeling Limited, Army of Shadows, Gomorrah, Vivre sa Vie.

I feel I should put Playtime and Vivre sa Vie in the "top" instead of the "middle" thought... does anyone who have seen these films recommend a new list? I am really having a hard time with this as my "funds" aren't all that big .

[keldons]

I'm hoping Criterion will wise up and issue a Blu-Ray Cassavetes set so I'll stop hesitating to buy the DVDs during these sales.

[Zacherywolf7]

I only have 40 dollars to spend on the sale, so I will be buying Pierrot Le Fou, only because its out of print and will probably go up way in price like every other out of print criterion.
If I could find two 20 dollar movies, I would also buy Seven Samurai.

[capnnarcolepsy]

Originally Posted by keldons

I'm hoping Criterion will wise up and issue a Blu-Ray Cassavetes set so I'll stop hesitating to buy the DVDs during these sales.

I have been positive that, and in some cases, hoping, every time I buy a boxset, it's gonna get Bluray'd. So far, my Berlin Alexanderplatz and Cassavetes sets are still DVD only. Maybe you should go ahead and buy both and yours will be the lucky buy that leads them to blu!

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by Monty70

How much do the supplements that Criterion offer influence which BD you purchase? I was also wondering what type of supplements fans here prefer...

I've become a fan of the essays and articles in the booklets. There's something quite nice about having a little printed booklet with a few pictures and an informative essay to enjoy after you've watched the film. Sure, you can get all kinds of stuff off the internet, but I like having these booklets.
Also, and this might seem silly, but the booklet adds physical weight to the blu-ray package, which seems to add to its aesthetic weight. When you pull it off the shelf, it feels solid and important in your hands, instead of cheap and flimsy like so many blu-ray packages.

[Juicy Brown]

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[TheDot]

I have put a bit of money away for the sale Going to spend up to around $200 I think. Have just bought Solaris, Diabolique and Kiss Me Deadly from the 3 for 2 sale (couldn't wait, I am weak), so I think the main ones I am after are...

Definite -

Something Wild
The Times of Harvey Milk
High and Low
Naked
Beauty and the Beast
Close-Up
Insignificance

And others that I want but will have to choose between...

Charade
Hunger
Summer Hours
House
Fish Tank
White Material

If only some of the August titles would make the cut- think most of them will just miss the sale though

[SlickDamian]

My wife and I agreed on 5 titles for the sale. Here is what we've chosen:

Bigger Than Life
Army of Shadows
Hunger
Close-Up
Still Walking

Looking at my collection, can anyone give me an opinion on these choices? Are there better choices I could swap in? Thanks!

[Wildcat47]

Originally Posted by TheDot

And others that I want but will have to choose between...

Charade
Hunger
Summer Hours
House
Fish Tank
White Material

If only some of the August titles would make the cut- think most of them will just miss the sale though

Out of those I've only seen Fish Tank. Highly recommend getting it, great film.

[cferreiro]

Originally Posted by SlickDamian

My wife and I agreed on 5 titles for the sale. Here is what we've chosen:

Bigger Than Life
Army of Shadows
Hunger
Close-Up
Still Walking

Looking at my collection, can anyone give me an opinion on these choices? Are there better choices I could swap in? Thanks!

All great choices. Especially, Close-Up. I think Hunger is excellent but for me it has zero replay value because of how hard the subject matter is to take in.