The Criterion Collection

[Louisville Slugger]

Originally Posted by Banned User

There's actually hidden code in his equations that are used to communicate with different factions and terror cells in his organization. Either that or he really takes B&N sale very very seriously....

You've figured it out!

Again, sorry. I'll try to refrain from the extensive maths unless someone asks me.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by Louisville Slugger

I really do like the films, but it doesn't hurt to try and save a few dollars here and there. It adds up after a while.

I see your point though. Sorry about the math. Sometimes I can get carried away.

That's ok. You're far more civil about it than some of the people in the 50% off thread when the sale was going on.

I also try to save money, but at the same time, I'm more than willing to pay a higher price for something if I really, really, love it. Like Kuroneko. I ordered it from Amazon Canada, because it was only a difference of 2 bucks compared to the US Amazon's price once shipping and other fees were tacked on. It was still a pretty horrible price compared to what I would have paid for it at B&N, but I really wanted the film, and received it today. I couldn't wait for it, and I wasn't about to wait for another B&N sale to get it, since they goofed in the first place, and I probably wouldn't be able to get it for almost another year. I guess I just think the film is more important than the price, although the price helps.

Even though I got Kuroneko in the mail today, I can't actually watch it for another week, because I'm not going home again until the 19th due to the plethora of holiday cheer and celebrations. Maybe, just maybe, my mother will come in for shopping, and bring it in to me. I've waited this long, so I suppose I can wait a few more days if I have to. It was the film i was anticipating the most out of the sale too.

[Louisville Slugger]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

That's ok. You're far more civil about it than some of the people in the 50% off thread when the sale was going on.

I also try to save money, but at the same time, I'm more than willing to pay a higher price for something if I really, really, love it. Like Kuroneko. I ordered it from Amazon Canada, because it was only a difference of 2 bucks compared to the US Amazon's price once shipping and other fees were tacked on. It was still a pretty horrible price compared to what I would have paid for it at B&N, but I really wanted the film, and received it today. I couldn't wait for it, and I wasn't about to wait for another B&N sale to get it, since they goofed in the first place, and I probably wouldn't be able to get it for almost another year. I guess I just think the film is more important than the price, although the price helps.

Even though I got Kuroneko in the mail today, I can't actually watch it for another week, because I'm not going home again until the 19th due to the plethora of holiday cheer and celebrations. Maybe, just maybe, my mother will come in for shopping, and bring it in to me. I've waited this long, so I suppose I can wait a few more days if I have to. It was the film i was anticipating the most out of the sale too.

I'll admit sometimes I blind buy a film, but I am trying to decrease my urge and stick to my wish list. I have a spreadsheet of 7 movies I want between now and February 2012. I am also running out of shelf room,

Sometimes I look at my collection and think "Is there something wrong with me?" This place makes me feel like I am normal. People come over and cannot believe how many movies I have. To each their own I guess. There is just something about watching a great film that really makes me happy. Anyways, enough of my rambling. Hope you enjoy your purchase!

[italy12]

Originally Posted by Louisville Slugger

I really do like the films, but it doesn't hurt to try and save a few dollars here and there. It adds up after a while.

I see your point though. Sorry about the math. Sometimes I can get carried away.

No harm. Like I said, no disrespect...thanks for being civil You're a good guy.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by Louisville Slugger

I'll admit sometimes I blind buy a film, but I am trying to decrease my urge and stick to my wish list. I have a spreadsheet of 7 movies I want between now and February 2012. I am also running out of shelf room,

Sometimes I look at my collection and think "Is there something wrong with me?" This place makes me feel like I am normal. People come over and cannot believe how many movies I have. To each their own I guess. There is just something about watching a great film that really makes me happy. Anyways, enough of my rambling. Hope you enjoy your purchase!

Most of my Criterions are blind buys that I bought on sale. The ones that weren't blind buys, I paid more for. I'm cutting back to a max of 2 films a month, as I need to start saving for important things.

There are about 17 Criterions (currently, subject to change once I watch a few of them, and/or March's offerings look interesting) that I'm interested in getting, along with a few more that I may pick up at a later date, but aren't a major priority.

[Louisville Slugger]

The main reason I do the math out is to figure out what my total should be before going to the store. I usually reserve titles for pickup at my local Barnes & Noble so to have an idea what my total would be means I can pick up on mistakes the cashier might make.

Seems kind of anal, but it beats having to drive back after getting home, looking at the receipt and releasing a mistake was made.

[mikesncc1701]

Originally Posted by italy12

Is it me, or is that Monsters and Madmen boxset overly overly large?? It just looks gigantic next to the BD case. I didn't think DVD cases were that big...unless you used some special defects when taking the photo.

Still, I love that cover for the DVD set...

Well, it's DVD size height-wise but there's two, single-width cases in the box which house 4 discs. One for the sci-fi films and one for the horror flicks.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by mikesncc1701

Well, it's DVD size height-wise but there's two, single-width cases in the box which house 4 discs. One for the sci-fi films and one for the horror flicks.

Ok, thanks. Maybe it was just me...it looked a bit taller.

I do like that set, however. I stumbled upon it once while looking through Criterion.com and it is one set I have never seen at any local store.

[*DrStrangelove*]

Just saw Stray Dog and thought it was amazing. I'm really hoping for an upgrade for this one. I've been on a Kurosawa kick. Im gonna try to watch all his films (atleast the ones with Toshiro Mifune in them). Next up is Drunken Angel.

[jacobsever]

Originally Posted by bhampton

I almost bought Benjamin Button Criterion Blu for $10 at Walmart but when I read what's it's about it seems like such a stupid idea for a movie.

Is it good? Looks hella dumb and I don't have a crush on Brad Pitt so I'm not sure if I can get through it.

-Brian

I know they are hardly related at all, but I'm comparing them simply because of the 2+ hour run time and Brad Pitt as a lead, butttt...I'd rather sit in my bedroom and watch The Curious Case of Benjamin Button repeatedly than re-watch Tree of Life a second time.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by Roninblues

MGM has a BluRay of Straw Dogs out already.

Only 30 Kurosawa films all available.

He said Stray Dog...Kurosawa, not Straw Dogs...Peckinpah.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by italy12

He said Stray Dog...Kurosawa, not Straw Dogs...Peckinpah.

Bears repeating. Although I first thought he said Straw Dogs, but then I read the rest of his sentence talking about Kurosawa, so I can see how someone might make that mistake.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by *DrStrangelove*

Love Sleepers. His 90s stuff isn't as great, Bullets over Broadway was his best film from that era IMO (and its a great film). Everything else wasn't as great. Some good ones thou are Manhattan Murder Mystery, Husbands and Wives, and Small Time Crooks.

I'm curious, what do 8 1/2 fans think of Stardust Memories?

Stardust Memories is criminally underrated. Generally, those who really like Woody's work love Stardust Memories.

Fan: I love your films! You have such a degenerate mind!
Sandy Bates: Oh....... thank you.

Then there's the time Sandy's chauffeur is pulled over and arrested for mail fraud. The cops ask Sandy why he has a gun and he says it's in case of Nazis.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Only a week until we announce our March slate. Here a hint...

[Show spoiler]

[Ruemorgue10]

Originally Posted by EnigmaticWarrior

Only a week until we announce our March slate. Here a hint...

[Show spoiler]

I'm fairly confident that it's The Last Temptation of Christ.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by EnigmaticWarrior

Only a week until we announce our March slate. Here a hint...

[Show spoiler]

City Lights

[JTStarkiller]

Originally Posted by reallyagi

Is Chungking Express worth a blind buy? I haven't seen it yet.
I know the reasonable thing to do is rent it and see if I like it, but...
I'm an unreasonable man in an unreasonable world.
Basically I want to know what you guys like about it.

(and don't tell me to look for the Chungking Express thread, I don't need your rules )

It's superb. I love everything by Wong Kar-Wai (yep, even My Blueberry Nights), and this along with In the Mood for Love, is his finest work. I highly recommend it.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by EnigmaticWarrior

Only a week until we announce our March slate. Here a hint...

[Show spoiler]

I'm 100% certain it's not a comedy.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'm 100% certain it's not a comedy.

Chuck Norris Invasion USA on Criterion

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Chuck Norris Invasion USA on Criterion

Can you imagine Chuck Norris on the front page of Criterion.com?

"Norris crescent kicks his way into the collection"