The Criterion Collection

[PowellPressburger]

Even though it is Owned by Universal, I would love to see The Trouble with Harry restored and on blu.

I would still buy any that Criterion would release Day One.

[oildude]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

The Lady Vanishes would be one really nice surprise. Can't say it is one of my most anticipated upgrades. To be honest, I hope Criterion gives us some more Russian/Soviet Union films, they are seriously missing. The Cranes are Flying by Mikhail Kalatozov and Andrei Rublev and Ivan's Childhood by Andrei Tarkovsky are my most anticipated upgrades . Looking at how close we are to the 15th, which "predictions" have we made so far ?

I feel the same way about the Soviet Union films. The Cranes Are Flying and Ivan's Childhood are among my most wanted upgrades. In addition, I would add Ballad of a Soldier.

I really would love to see The Ascent upgraded also; however, I doubt it gets an upgrade anytime soon, if ever, since it is part of an Eclipse set.

[dan21]

Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

I saw that tweet also.
Considering the only Hitchcock's on blu-ray are North By Northwest, Psycho and The 39 Steps (which is apparently pretty ordinary), I'd have to nominate the rest of them!
I'm amazed that the studios have not released The Birds, Vertigo, Rear Window, and a whole host of potential money-makers.
I guess the real question in regard to that tweet is, which Hitchcock films can Criterion actually get the rights to?

I'd consider "pretty ordinary" rather generous, I viewed my friends copy and I wanted to throw it out of a window! The only thing preventing me from doing so is the fact it wasn't actually mine. It was mentioned in another thread Criterion actually own the rights to 39 steps so hopefully they do it more justice. I'd love to see Strangers on a Train, Rear Window, Vertigo or Dial M receive the Criterion treatment but I doubt it will happen. Apparently Dial M for Murder is being prepared for a 3D release, not overly happy about this unless a 2D version is released too.

[surfdude12]

Originally Posted by scottpcusa

I have a question for the PQ experts:

I am watching Howards End and notice there is a lot of very noticeable, pulsating grain. Is that normal for this BD? I also noticed it on my copy of The Makioka Sisters. I can't imagine it is my player, since these are the only two instances of it. I just want to know if the BD itself is likely messed up, or if what I'm seeing is normal. It's more than just your everyday grain...as I don't believe grain is supposed to pulsate this strongly. Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Thanks!

what are your TV settings? Movie mode with warm settings and all the DNie/DNR off?

When I watched Howards End, I had pulsating grain on my old settings (Dynamic mode, Cool, etc), but then the pulsating grain went away when I put my TV on better settings (Movie mode, warm settings, DNR/Dnie off, etc)

[enzolt]

Do you guys view the movie prior to buying it or just straight blind buy? Most of the Criterions I have bought have been blind-buys, only basing the purchase from people's reviews.

With the ones I own so far, I have liked them all except for a few movies like Modern Times and Videodrome. Haven't seen Pale Flower, The Magician and Hausu so no verdict on them yet.

I would say the best blind-buy so far is The Killing. Love that movie!

[capnnarcolepsy]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Not a Facebook person here, but does anyone want to post the image Criterion tweeted on Facebook earlier today of the WHSE 50% off Orders?

here ya go!

[enzolt]

Originally Posted by capnnarcolepsy

here ya go!

[Show spoiler]

I see mine!!!

[capnnarcolepsy]

I hadn't noticed anyone mention this either, but there's also a new "in the criterion closet" video with Robert Downey, SR. http://youtu.be/ZHBVH6ut2k8

[melo4mvp]

Originally Posted by enzolt

Do you guys view the movie prior to buying it or just straight blind buy? Most of the Criterions I have bought have been blind-buys, only basing the purchase from people's reviews.

With the ones I own so far, I have liked them all except for a few movies like Modern Times and Videodrome. Haven't seen Pale Flower, The Magician and Hausu so no verdict on them yet.

I would say the best blind-buy so far is The Killing. Love that movie!

I have blind bought all of mine as well. Only one I wasn't the biggest fan of was House. Every other one I've watched has been pretty good to great. I also thought The Killing was excellent.

[rezpekt]

Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

After a year of 5 to 6 releases every month, I think there'll be disappointment if only 2 or 3 get released...

December has always been a quiet month. Don't expect more than one new spine and one upgrade.

[scottpcusa]

Originally Posted by bugsy_pal

The issue with noise on the Howards End bluray has been discussed in some detail over at the Home Theatre forum. Robert Harris gave the disc a glowing review, but then some folks piped in with complaints about the strange digital noise. Harris hadn't noticed it and he came to the conclusion that it was player-dependent.

I bought the bluray last year and only recently watched it. On my Panasonic BD-60, the digital noise was very apparent in darker scenes. The final credits looked like a blizzard. There's is something a bit weird with the disc. I find it hard to believe something like this is player-dependent, but I suppose if others are not seeing the problems, it must be. For the most part the disc looks good, but it's some of the darker scenes that look bad.

Originally Posted by surfdude12

what are your TV settings? Movie mode with warm settings and all the DNie/DNR off?

When I watched Howards End, I had pulsating grain on my old settings (Dynamic mode, Cool, etc), but then the pulsating grain went away when I put my TV on better settings (Movie mode, warm settings, DNR/Dnie off, etc)

Yeah...I turned my sharpness setting all the way to minimum and turned the DNR setting (which I didn't even know was on) off and it looked significantly better! Now I need to check out Makioka again just to see it without the noise.

[TJS_Blu]

Poached from another forum, cross-posting to deals in a bit.

At Walmart.com (!)

Paths of Glory - $17.96
The Red Shoes - $18.96
The Makioka Sisters - $19.86
Sweet Smell of Success - $19.96
Still Walking - $19.96
Identification of a Woman - $19.96
Amarcord - $19.96
The Double Life of Veronique - $19.96
Fish Tank - $19.96
Broadcast News - $19.96
Shock Corridor - $19.96
Army of Shadows - $19.96
Yi Yi - $19.96
Modern Times - $19.96
Senso - $19.96
The Naked Kiss - $19.96

[ShellOilJunior]

Notorious is my choice (if Criterion owns the rights).

Although a box with all 5 on blu-ray would be a splash, wouldn't it?

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

I guess the real question in regard to that tweet is, which Hitchcock films can Criterion actually get the rights to?

Good question. We know The Lady Vanishes, 39 Steps, & Foriegn Correspondent, but beyond that...

On a related note, there will be a prayer vigil tonight imploring the creator to visit Octagon and Darkcritic with shingles, a plague of blood-sucking leaches, etc., etc. Bring Your Own Voodoo Dolls.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by capnnarcolepsy

I hadn't noticed anyone mention this either, but there's also a new "in the criterion closet" video with Robert Downey, SR. http://youtu.be/ZHBVH6ut2k8

Hoping for an Eclipse set.

[stobbart]

Originally Posted by stobbart

I just received my orders from the 50% off sale today. I ordered The Killing and Secret Sunshine, however Secret Sunshine never came, The Complete Jean Vigo was in its place.

I emailed Criterion seeing if I could just reorder Secret Sunshine for 50% off still. I have never heard of Jean Vigo before but after reading the review on this site I am pretty curious about this set now.

Criterion got back to me (it was not Mulvaney :[ ) and said they would give me Secret Sunshine for 50% off and waive the shipping costs. They also said they would ship it out either today or tomorrow...since it is on backorder on their site I wonder if they will be pulling it from the closet

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by stobbart

Criterion got back to me (it was not Mulvaney :[ ) and said they would give me Secret Sunshine for 50% off and waive the shipping costs. They also said they would ship it out either today or tomorrow...since it is on backorder on their site I wonder if they will be pulling it from the closet

They'll probably send it 2-day via UPS. They're good for that when they need to "make good" on an order.

[Hendershot737]

Originally Posted by stobbart

Criterion got back to me (it was not Mulvaney :[ ) and said they would give me Secret Sunshine for 50% off and waive the shipping costs. They also said they would ship it out either today or tomorrow...since it is on backorder on their site I wonder if they will be pulling it from the closet

Great customer service. Very nice.

[Hendershot737]

This is probably a stupid question, but:

Do Criterion orders ship from New York, or does Criterion have some other facility elsewhere?

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Hendershot737

This is probably a stupid question, but:

Do Criterion orders ship from New York, or does Criterion have some other facility elsewhere?

Kentucky, just like pretty much everything else.