The Criterion Collection

[EddieLarkin]

There is a clue from Dec 2010, that as far as I know still hasn't been resolved, which was thought to be Twin Peaks/Fire Walk With Me. It's on the first page of this thread.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

There is a clue from Dec 2010, that as far as I know still hasn't been resolved, which was thought to be Twin Peaks/Fire Walk With Me. It's on the first page of this thread.

I think that those pictures may not have been clues at all, as none of them have come to fruition.

[Cinemach]

Originally Posted by ROclockCK

However, the only thing that holds me back from springing for that German set is that I was never a big fan of Lost Highway, and already have a very nice HD-DVD of Mulholland Drive - the big carrot for a double-dip with that title would have to be inclusion of the unaired pilot. As for Inland Empire, the DVD I own is the "More..." version, which has crappy AQ and PQ, but is loaded with deleted/alternate scenes, including David Lynch's endearingly daffy 'cooking show' for quinoa. Thanks for the tip though...I guess I should take any further questions about the features on the German set to another board.

The HD-DVD of Mulholland Drive has frame playback issues, the wrong audio pitch and lesser PQ than the Studio Canal bluray, which can be found throughout the Euro Amazons. I can tell you is a pretty solid package with some decent extras though no commentary - but it's one of my favorite blus overall. I'd highly recommend it over the HD-DVD version.

As for the blu of Inland Empire - that could be had pretty cheaply from Amazon.UK - is also chock full of extras of its own NOT on the DVD; and while the PQ improvement is marginal (due to the source/how it was shot), it certainly looks better and there is a definite AQ upgrade. I have them both and made my own 'combo set' with the blu-ray and disk 2 of the DVD set.

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by Cinemach

The HD-DVD of Mulholland Drive has frame playback issues, the wrong audio pitch and lesser PQ than the Studio Canal bluray, which can be found throughout the Euro Amazons. I can tell you is a pretty solid package with some decent extras though no commentary - but it's one of my favorite blus overall. I'd highly recommend it over the HD-DVD version.

As for the blu of Inland Empire - that could be had pretty cheaply from Amazon.UK - is also chock full of extras of its own NOT on the DVD; and while the PQ improvement is marginal (due to the source/how it was shot), it certainly looks better and there is a definite AQ upgrade. I have them both and made my own 'combo set' with the blu-ray and disk 2 of the DVD set.

I agree 100% about Mulholland. I had the HD-DVD and frankly it was terrible. I have the SC release, as remember it's region-B locked, and it is very good.

[Cinemach]

Originally Posted by jcs913

I agree 100% about Mulholland. I had the HD-DVD and frankly it was terrible. I have the SC release, as remember it's region-B locked, and it is very good.

That's true, the SC release of Mulholland Drive and the UK release of Inland Empire are region-B locked. If you're not region-free than my post above is not really of much help. I forget to take that into account because I've been region-free for a few months.

However the German boxset of those two plus Lost Highway is region-free, though I don't believe they have all of the extras entailed in the other releases. Still recommended though.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by jcs913

I finished Carlos part 3 last night on Netflix and have to say it is a timely film now. With all that has been going on in the Middle East, especially Libya and Syria, the film really casts a light on those situations and explains, to a point, how they got started. Overall, it tells a very interesting story and admittedly, the music was fantastic. The Wire tracks really brought me back, especially with the choice of "Ahead" in the film. Overall, I definitely recommend it, but it's not a purchase for me, as rarely do I revisit 3 day films. Anyone with Netflix, take advantage of the streaming, as they always seem to drop titles after a while.

Very much agree. I finished part 3 this past weekend, too. I like how each part concerns something- Part 1 (the set-up), Part 2 (Opec and various terrorist acts), Part 3 (Carlos' network at its height and disintegration).

I think it's funny when Carlos is asked about Nada:

Carlos: Nada? She es a crazy &*^#$ She can't keep her cool.

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Very much agree. I finished part 3 this past weekend, too. I like how each part concerns something- Part 1 (the set-up), Part 2 (Opec and various terrorist acts), Part 3 (Carlos' network at its height and disintegration).

I think it's funny when Carlos is asked about Nada:

Carlos: Nada? She es a crazy &*^#$ She can't keep her cool.

Yeah, that had me laughing too, as they were all a little crazy. It's interesting how quickly he became "The man without a country"...

[jrmac2000]

For anyone interested, I just received an email from Jon Mulvaney stating they have a very limited number of The Third Man replacement cases available online.

[Sukuri]

Originally Posted by jrmac2000

For anyone interested, I just received an email from Jon Mulvaney stating they have a very limited number of The Third Man replacement cases available online.

Estimated total for all 9 replacement cases (no movies), plus 5 empty cases (I must emphasize again that there is !!!NO MOVIES!!!) = $112.50

It's at this point in time that I would like to ask a fellow forum member within the magical land of 48states if they could lend a shipping address?

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Sukuri

Estimated total for all 9 replacement cases (no movies), plus 5 empty cases (I must emphasize again that there is !!!NO MOVIES!!!) = $112.50

It's at this point in time that I would like to ask a fellow forum member within the magical land of 48states if they could lend a shipping address?

PM sent.

[BAMJoe]

Originally Posted by jrmac2000

For anyone interested, I just received an email from Jon Mulvaney stating they have a very limited number of The Third Man replacement cases available online.

I got the same email. It finally got me to place my order for all 9 replacements and 2 blanks to bring it to the $50 level to get free shipping.

[rkish]

Hey Spidey...looks like the Gorin Eclipse set went up from $31 to $40...bummer...I never had a chance to preorder. I hope it drops in price again before its release date.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by rkish

Hey Spidey...looks like the Gorin Eclipse set went up from $31 to $40...bummer...I never had a chance to preorder. I hope it drops in price again before its release date.

It will most likely fall, seeing it should be a $35 price point on Criterion's site.

[LetsGetATaco]

50% off sale started on b&n.com and it includes ALL the upcoming titles!!

[jrmac2000]

Sweet the sale is live, just ordered:

Les Cousins
Le Beaus Serge
Phantom Carriage
Carlos
Harakiri
Salo
The Four Feathers
Kuroneko
Dazed and confused
Id of a woman
Island of lost souls
Human Condition DVD
War Trilogy DVD

[Rodyon Raskolnikov]

Just ordered:

Rules of the Game
Fanny and Alexander
Island of Lost Souls
The Phantom Carriage

Will pre-order a bunch of other stuff too!

[Fariz]

any coupon to make criterion cheaper?

gonna order 12 Angry Men

[Yankees0222]

Originally Posted by Fariz

any coupon to make criterion cheaper?

gonna order 12 Angry Men

None of the coupons will work on pre orders.... I kind of hate B&N policy when it comes to that

[madmojo]

I just ordered...

Kuroneko
Revanche
America Lost and Found: The BBS Story
Secret Sunshine
Harakiri
Still Walking

Pre-Ordered... (Hopefully they honor the price it is now)

Godzilla
Rushmore

I will order Fanny and Alexander next week so I can (hopefully) use a coupon on it.

[trombone dixie]

Killing myself for not using my mystery 30% off coupon on the THREE COLORS TRILOGY. Wasn't thinking and grabbed Island Of Lost Souls instead. Oh well, I wouldn't want to risk the packaging of the Three Colors getting damaged in B&N's shipping.