The Criterion Collection

[Mr. Thomsen]

Originally Posted by Dubliner1

My favourite Soderberg movie is 'The Limey' with the magnificent Terence Stamp- I feel that would be a better choice of movie for Criterion, as it's way less commercial, and a better movie imho. Just my 2 cents!

Happy to see some love for that film! It's my favorite Soderbergh too.

[Movie Nut]

Originally Posted by Mr. Al

I bought the MGM Blu of Straw Dogs as well.

I hope you got it brand new for $5 like I did.

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

THIS !!! When I first saw the Traffic announcement yesterday, I thought "OMG, Another Tati release!!!!!", then I saw it was Soderbergh's Traffic and was left hugely dissapointed. I don't hate Soderbergh, or his place in the Collection, but seeing this being the only upgrade left me a little bit confused at first. With some many other titles yet to be released in the format (Traffic already has a release by Universal), it just isn't fair .

I'm not usually one for complaining about what Criterion releases - if I don't want it, I just don't buy it.
In this case, I'm a big fan of Soderbergh, but don't care too much for Traffic.
However, releasing a film that is recently released on blu-ray seems absurd.

[Mr. Al]

Originally Posted by Movie Nut

I hope you got it brand new for $5 like I did.

The cheapest I could find it was $15 at HMV. Still a good price, but where did you find it for $5?

[Crimson King]

Originally Posted by BillyJack

bagged The Third Man OOP Criterion BLU-RAY at my local Goodwill, FOR ONLY $2, it has some fingerprints (but NO scratches) but they should wipe off with no probs, but it has no artwork or insert/booklet, I found it in a clear DVD case sitting with the other DVD's. I'm pretty sure I can order a new case with the artwork for $5 from Criterion, $6 +tax for a great very rare oop HTF blu-ray, I can live w/out the booklet!

update, used a lint free cloth and and the fingerprints wiped easily off, after that it looked like new!
popped the disc in and it works like a charm!

I've found the Hopscotch Criterion DVD earlier last week also for $2 at the same Goodwill, that one was near mint and complete!

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by Mr. Al

Never ordered from there. I'm more of a Amazon.ca guy.

you do realise that Amazon.com has Criterion cheaper than Amazon.ca even with the exchange on the dollar and shipping costs, right?

also, b&n is great for their sales, it's so much cheaper to buy from them and the US Amazon if you're Canadian.

[Monty70]

I was revisiting several Criterion DVD's this weekend. After watching mon oncle. antoine again, I have confirmed that the film is one of my favorite Criterions. Does anyone here enjoy this film, and does this film stand a decent chance of getting a Blu-ray upgrade in the not too distant future?

The countdown to Island of the Lost Souls is almost finished.

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

However, releasing a film that is recently released on blu-ray seems absurd.

Absurd is more common than ever. See Fear & Loathing & Dazed & Confused. At least with D&C, the CC announcement came before the Universal street date. I did get to invest way more time in cancelling/returning a less than 15 dollar blu-ray than you would ordinarily think worthwhile.

[fdm]

Originally Posted by s00perd00per

2 weeks.

2-3 weeks. Allegedly Nov 1 thru Nov 21 this time around.

[fdm]

Originally Posted by Darkcritic

As a question, why did Tati's Trafic went OOP? It is surprising cause it was a fairly new title in the Collection.

Studio Canal decided not to renew Criterion's distribution rights for as many of its catalog titles as it could, so that they could make more money doing it themselves (via Lionsgate in the U.S.). Wonder how well that deal's been working out for them?

[laennitsud]

Originally Posted by s00perd00per

You should also look around for coupons around that time and possibly the trial membership. Last sale I was getting them for $16 per movie with a coupon and the membership.

Membership at B&N? Also, will this work for online shopping as well?

[Darkcritic]

Originally Posted by fdm

Studio Canal decided not to renew Criterion's distribution rights for as many of its catalog titles as it could, so that they could make more money doing it themselves (via Lionsgate in the U.S.). Wonder how well that deal's been working out for them?

Don't know, but the fact that many Studio Canal titles are not available (The ones they took from Criterion) is a real bummer. I think they would have been making a lot more money right now if Criterion still holded the rights.

[Hawkguy]

Yes, the membership extends to online discounts as well. Although, I've never heard of this trial membership. In my experience, the membership hasn't been worth the cost to me because I only buy from them during these such sales, and I'd at most be only saving the money I spent on the membership (Their membership costs what, about 25?)

[Guitar Joe]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Yes, the membership extends to online discounts as well. Although, I've never heard of this trial membership. In my experience, the membership hasn't been worth the cost to me because I only buy from them during these such sales, and I'd at most be only saving the money I spent on the membership (Their membership costs what, about 25?)

Yup, it's $25 a year.

[laennitsud]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Yes, the membership extends to online discounts as well. Although, I've never heard of this trial membership. In my experience, the membership hasn't been worth the cost to me because I only buy from them during these such sales, and I'd at most be only saving the money I spent on the membership (Their membership costs what, about 25?)

Yeah, I'm not going to worry about the membership. Does B&N accept Bill Me Later (PayPal) online?

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by laennitsud

Yeah, I'm not going to worry about the membership. Does B&N accept Bill Me Later (PayPal) online?

B&N accepts Paypal, never used Bill me later.

[laennitsud]

Originally Posted by Roninblues

Okay...

[nathan_393]

Very stoked about Traffic and Godzilla.

Although the Godzilla cover art could use some work...

[s00perd00per]

Originally Posted by laennitsud

Membership at B&N? Also, will this work for online shopping as well?

Yes it will. However for online, in addition to using coupons you'll only get express shipping which is 2-3 days as opposed to the additional 10% off when buying in store and using coupons. It's trial membership for two months so you don't have to pay the $25 the others are talking about. Once the trial is up just cancel your account. It's quick and easy. I've already done this for the past two sales and it saved me a good deal of money compared to just taking the 50% off sale. You'll need a credit card because it requires you to make a purchase to get the trial membership. One trick for that is to purchase an e-gift card that you can use to buy Criterions.

[BHolst]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Yes, the membership extends to online discounts as well. Although, I've never heard of this trial membership. In my experience, the membership hasn't been worth the cost to me because I only buy from them during these such sales, and I'd at most be only saving the money I spent on the membership (Their membership costs what, about 25?)

One very important thing though, the 10% off any item (the "Everyday Member Discount") does not apply online anymore! This was changed in May of 2010 (right in the middle of my membership ), so for me living in Sweden there is NO reason to get the membership besides various coupons and other rebates and that is simply not worth it.

It was quite nice getting the $40 Criterions for $18 during the %50 off and adding the membership discount

For people wanting to sign up today the Terms & Conditions is here.