The Criterion Collection

[GGX]

Originally Posted by reallyagi

I can't stay awake watching Wings of Desire, if my life depended on it.
I've tried three times, and every time when he sees the girl on the swing training...
I'll try saturday morning. If that doesn't work...

[Kevtronn]

Originally Posted by Steve46

I haven't seen Wings of Desire. It was a blind buy. Hopefully I'll receive it in a week or so.

I also blind bought Wings of Desire & Loved it! Then again, I blind buy all the Criterion Blu-rays & have Not been let down yet (except for a few which were already all time favorites!)

[Steve46]

I know this is not the place, but does anyone have a copy of The Third Man for sale or trade?

Here's my trade thread: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=128370

Any Given Sunday
Batman
Big Trouble in Little China (sealed)
A Bug's Life
A Bug's Life Future Shop steel (sealed)
District 9
Ghostbusters
It's a Wonderful Life
Lethal Weapon (sealed)
Lethal Weapon 2 (sealed)
Licence to Kill
Max Payne
Never Say Never Again
The Pelican Brief (sealed)
Public Enemies
Ratatouille
Ratatouille Future Shop steel (sealed)
Trainspotting (sealed)
True Romance (sealed)
Wall*E
Wall*E Future Shop steel (sealed)
Up
Up Future Shop Steel (opened but mint)

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Kevtronn

I also blind bought Wings of Desire & Loved it! Then again, I blind buy all the Criterion Blu-rays & have Not been let down yet (except for a few which were already all time favorites!)

Do you actually like almost all criterion releases or do you just buy them all to collect as well? I make sure to read a brief overview of what the movie is about before buying. Most criterion releases I know I'll like but there are a few I can tell I'd hate so I would not buy.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Steve46

I know this is not the place, but does anyone have a copy of The Third Man for sale or trade?

Here's my trade thread: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=128370

Any Given Sunday
Batman
Big Trouble in Little China (sealed)
A Bug's Life
A Bug's Life Future Shop steel (sealed)
District 9
Ghostbusters
It's a Wonderful Life
Lethal Weapon (sealed)
Lethal Weapon 2 (sealed)
Licence to Kill
Max Payne
Never Say Never Again
The Pelican Brief (sealed)
Public Enemies
Ratatouille
Ratatouille Future Shop steel (sealed)
Trainspotting (sealed)
True Romance (sealed)
Wall*E
Wall*E Future Shop steel (sealed)
Up
Up Future Shop Steel (opened but mint)

Ya, I want that one too. Unfortunately it looks like the going rate on Amazon is >$60.

[Steve46]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Ya, I want that one too. Unfortunately it looks like the going rate on Amazon is >$60.

Yep, I haven't even seen it. But I thought I had better move fast while there is still a chance. No telling what the quality will be like if someone else picks it up.

[Kevtronn]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Do you actually like almost all criterion releases or do you just buy them all to collect as well? I make sure to read a brief overview of what the movie is about before buying. Most criterion releases I know I'll like but there are a few I can tell I'd hate so I would not buy.

To be Honest, I have enjoyed everyone so far & would easily watch all of them again except for maybe one (not telling which one that is )

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by Steve46

Yep, I haven't even seen it. But I thought I had better move fast while there is still a chance. No telling what the quality will be like if someone else picks it up.

Good luck! A very difficult one to find, no doubt. I still have mine sealed (plastic case version--rarer) and was considering selling it, but it is such an excellent film and a high quality blu that I know I'd regret it.

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by reallyagi

I can't stay awake watching Wings of Desire, if my life depended on it.
I've tried three times, and every time when he sees the girl on the swing training...
I'll try saturday morning. If that doesn't work...

Dont feel bad the fact you fall asleep during the film isn't a bad sign. My favorite film of all time is 2001 and I fall asleep during it all the time, same with A Clockwork Orange. Most every film I like I can drift off to.

I fell asleep Sat nite watching 8 1/2 and had to re watch it Sunday haha

[jacobsever]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Do you actually like almost all criterion releases or do you just buy them all to collect as well? I make sure to read a brief overview of what the movie is about before buying. Most criterion releases I know I'll like but there are a few I can tell I'd hate so I would not buy.

I'm going to be honest and say I currently have every Criterion Blu Ray release to date, and have only watched 2.
I buy to collect as well as my love of film. I do research and read ABOUT the movies before I buy, and I am interested in most.
However, there are a few I don't think I'll enjoy when I get around to watching them, but having one or two missing in a collection just doesn't sit well with me.

Now If I could quit being addicted to tv series on dvd/blu ray, then maybe I can find some time to watch all these amazing films.

[buffetfroid]

Originally Posted by jacobsever

I'm going to be honest and say I currently have every Criterion Blu Ray release to date, and have only watched 2.
I buy to collect as well as my love of film. I do research and read ABOUT the movies before I buy, and I am interested in most.
However, there are a few I don't think I'll enjoy when I get around to watching them, but having one or two missing in a collection just doesn't sit well with me.

No offense but I just don't get this mentality. I know people do it with SD Criterion DVDs too. I guess I don't see CC really as a collection like lots do. They are a company that produces videos of many great films, but not always ones I want to own, especially at higher prices. But then, I don't get the people on this site that a thousand blu rays. You look at their collection and it's full of garbage. Not to mention they can't seriously have time to watch them all. I understand the compulsion to buy though, and that's why I'm trying to be more selective.

[neo_reloaded]

Fell asleep during Wings of Desire during the scene with the girl on the trapeze?!?

Haha no hard feelings, to each their own. But to me, that scene was captivating.

[SteelPen]

I know, I'm going to get flamed, but what is so special about the Criterion Collection?

[reallyagi]

Originally Posted by Redliner17k

I know, I'm going to get flamed, but what is so special about the Criterion Collection?

Hi. I’m Troy McClure. You may remember me from such self-help tapes as “Smoke Yourself Thin” and “Get Some Confidence, Stupid!”

[SteelPen]

Originally Posted by reallyagi

Hi. I’m Troy McClure. You may remember me from such self-help tapes as “Smoke Yourself Thin” and “Get Some Confidence, Stupid!”

Thanks for answering my question, smartass!

[reallyagi]

Originally Posted by Redliner17k

Thanks for answering my question, smartass!

Ok, ok... nothing special about CC, just a bunch of movies for acquired tastes.

[kndy]

Originally Posted by jacobsever

I'm going to be honest and say I currently have every Criterion Blu Ray release to date, and have only watched 2.
I buy to collect as well as my love of film. I do research and read ABOUT the movies before I buy, and I am interested in most.
However, there are a few I don't think I'll enjoy when I get around to watching them, but having one or two missing in a collection just doesn't sit well with me.

Now If I could quit being addicted to tv series on dvd/blu ray, then maybe I can find some time to watch all these amazing films.

Well, once you start watching these instead of having your collection based on Criterion Blu-rays, it will lead you to being more auteur-based and going after the films of those directors that you do enjoy. There are other films from those directors on Blu-ray that probably won't be released by Criterion on Blu...so you may want to check it out.

Originally Posted by Kevtronn

To be Honest, I have enjoyed everyone so far & would easily watch all of them again except for maybe one (not telling which one that is )

Let me guess...the one with all the sex in it? Hehe..

Originally Posted by Redliner17k

I know, I'm going to get flamed, but what is so special about the Criterion Collection?

Looking at the films in your collection, your question is quite valid. Hehe... J/k! I went through the movies that you own and whenever you are ready to try and watch fabulous films from other countries, then definitely give Criterion a try. You won't be disappointed but definitely do your research to make sure that film is for you!

Originally Posted by buffetfroid

No offense but I just don't get this mentality. I know people do it with SD Criterion DVDs too. I guess I don't see CC really as a collection like lots do. They are a company that produces videos of many great films, but not always ones I want to own, especially at higher prices. But then, I don't get the people on this site that a thousand blu rays. You look at their collection and it's full of garbage. Not to mention they can't seriously have time to watch them all. I understand the compulsion to buy though, and that's why I'm trying to be more selective.

With the hardcore CC owners that own every DVD & Blu-ray (and some with the LD's as well), they are just hardcore. For me, Criterion is more than a collection for me as I look at it like my books that I purchase. They are just more than movies but for me it's about learning about the filmmaker, film techniques, international cinema and why the film is important to that country's culture and more. The fact that they are educational also makes it as an investment for my line of business. They are as important as my art, cinema and media books and I see it more than just entertainment.

As for those who own over a thousand Blu-rays, that doesn't surprise me. I've been in that boat but it's easy to get caught up in something you enjoy. Especially when there are sales and other motivations. But like anything you enjoy so much...it's about practicing moderation if it becomes a problem.

[jacobsever]

This might be totally off the wall, and maybe I'm on my own here, but I'd like to see Annie Hall get the Criterion treatment.

Or at least any type of blu ray release...or even dvd for that matter.

[stlcards]

I just ordered my second blu-ray Criterion...Repulsion. I look forward to watching it.

[Xorp]

Anyone know if Amazon is shipping Chungking Express with the revised plastic case?