The Criterion Collection

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by thebard

'splain, please?

The Blu-Ray Criterions of Monterery Pop and Jimi Plays Monterery / Shake! Otis At Monterery are in the bargain bins at Best Buy stores for $0.99 each. If you can't find them, you can more than likely order them at a kiosk in the store. YMMV.

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by joie

People are clamoring for an upgrade of "The Blob," so I found it at a library to see what all the fuss is about.

It is definitely going to be upgraded, sooner rather than later. Back on 5/30, Kim Newman posted this on Facebook:

I've just written an essay for the Criterion Collection's BluRay release of The Blob.

[starman15317]

Personally, The Blob is my most wanted movie for a Criterion upgrade.

[deeppurpleman]

Has anyone who ordered Rashomon from Barnes and Noble received their copy yet? Mine still has an expected ship date of November 6.

[Judex]

Originally Posted by deeppurpleman

Has anyone who ordered Rashomon from Barnes and Noble received their copy yet? Mine still has an expected ship date of November 6.

No Still says 6th for me also. :sigh:

[marctheshark]

Picked up a New copy of America Lost and Found: The BBS Story (BD) for 70$ off a guy on Craigslist.

It has an interesting amount of films, can`t wait to check out Easy Rider and Last Picture Show

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by marctheshark

Picked up a New copy of America Lost and Found: The BBS Story (BD) for 70$ off a guy on Craigslist.

It has an interesting amount of films, can`t wait to check out Easy Rider and Last Picture Show

Barnes 'N Noble has a 50% off sale on all Criterions, so you could have technically got it for $43.25 (50% off = $62.50, 10% off for a BN membership brings you to $56.25, and after an $8 / $40 coupon and a $5 / $50 coupon, you could have gotten it for $43.25 - not including tax).

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Barnes 'N Noble has a 50% off sale on all Criterions, so you could have technically got it for $43.25 (50% off = $62.50, 10% off for a BN membership brings you to $56.25, and after an $8 / $40 coupon and a $5 / $50 coupon, you could have gotten it for $43.25 - not including tax).

Amazon themselves has had it for $52-$55-ish in the past too.

[RojD]

Originally Posted by blujazz

Just watched Still Walking. What a wonderfully realised family drama - introspective and thoughtful. It reminds me of Summer Hours.

Two great movies. Still Walking left me all warm and fuzzy without horrible Hollywood sentimentality, and I really enjoyed the complexity of Summer Hours -- globalization, art, family. Nice Fall viewing.

[marctheshark]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Barnes 'N Noble has a 50% off sale on all Criterions, so you could have technically got it for $43.25 (50% off = $62.50, 10% off for a BN membership brings you to $56.25, and after an $8 / $40 coupon and a $5 / $50 coupon, you could have gotten it for $43.25 - not including tax).

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Amazon themselves has had it for $52-$55-ish in the past too.

I live in Canada. I don`t have a B&N membership, or have any stores in my vicinity :P. I didn't mind paying an extra 15/7.50.

[Page14]

Originally Posted by Lino11

So anyone able to pick up the Monterey Pop set from Best Buy for $0.99?? Long shot, but I'm gonna try to see if it's available to order if I'm at the store...

No ... but I did pick up the Complete Monterey Pop set from B&N for $28 + change. Not quite the same deal.

I did check with the Best Buy closest to me to see if they had that deal in store, but they didn't. Rats.

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I'm sure you spreadsheet junkies know all of this, but I tossed some more films on the shelf, and did a rough count (based on measured distance) and it looks like, including the box sets etc, there are probably about 200 spine #'s (not sure how many actual films, especially if you count extras like for "The Killing/Killer's Kiss" ) for BD now...

That is everything prior to the Nov. 13th titles of course.....

Anyone who keeps detailed info have a break-down of Films, including/excluding supplemental material, Spine #'s, Director break-downs, country, etc.. ?

If I remember correctly, David Blakeslee, who writes the Criterion Reflections blog, once said on a podcast that he had a spreadsheet with all of that information for every Criterion release. I think he also said that if you emailed him he would share it, so you might try that.

http://criterionreflections.blogspot.com/

[the sordid sentinel]

Originally Posted by deeppurpleman

Has anyone who ordered Rashomon from Barnes and Noble received their copy yet? Mine still has an expected ship date of November 6.

Mine shipped yesterday.

[exploitation]

After over a year of not having copies of two of my favorite films of all time I went ahead and re-bought the DVDs of Jules et Jim and The Passion of Joan of Arc - so when these get announced as upgrades next week - don't forget to thank me.

[jrsl76]

So here's a question that I'd like to hear some of your speculation on.

StudioCanal recently acquired the Tati's and BFI rushed Blus out.

Does anyone think Criterion will try and release Blu-ray editions of Mon Oncle & M. Hulot's Holiday anytime soon? How about the long rumored Jour De Fete?

I realize these are all in release from BFI, but I would love to see Criterion release them even if it's for a short time.

[toddly6666]

I just got the Chidren of Paradise blu-ray and skimmed through a bunch of scenes which all looked excellent by the way. After all the bad reviews and screencaps, I was expecting Predator DNR version, but in motion Children of Paradise looks amazing and is a huge upgrade over the dvds.

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by jrsl76

So here's a question that I'd like to hear some of your speculation on.

StudioCanal recently acquired the Tati's and BFI rushed Blus out.

Does anyone think Criterion will try and release Blu-ray editions of Mon Oncle & M. Hulot's Holiday anytime soon? How about the long rumored Jour De Fete?

I realize these are all in release from BFI, but I would love to see Criterion release them even if it's for a short time.

I've been wondering the same thing and I've been holding off on getting the BFIs for this reason.
Life's tough having choices in two regions
I've said it before, but this secrecy business of Criterion's is frustrating.
Same problem for those that bought Ivan's Childhood or worry that Jules et Jim is about to be upgraded.

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by toddly6666

I just got the Chidren of Paradise blu-ray and skimmed through a bunch of scenes which all looked excellent by the way. After all the bad reviews and screencaps, I was expecting Predator DNR version, but in motion Children of Paradise looks amazing and is a huge upgrade over the dvds.

Phew! Good to hear. I'm looking forward to finally seeing this film

[Cinemach]

Originally Posted by exploitation

After over a year of not having copies of two of my favorite films of all time I went ahead and re-bought the DVDs of Jules et Jim and The Passion of Joan of Arc - so when these get announced as upgrades next week - don't forget to thank me.

I've had to hold off on Jules et Jim during these sales too. One of my most-wanted upgrades, which I have a feeling might be upgraded soon (only a feeling though). The Hulu+ stream has had to suffice for now.

The Passion of Joan of Arc should be upgraded via Criterion sometime during the next year.

But yeah I'm with you on just straight up buying some of these DVD titles that I've been wanting. For example, I'm probably going to pick up Lubitsch's Trouble in Paradise and von Sternberg's The Scarlett Empress during this sale, as I have most of the BDs that I really want and these DVDs can be had for really cheap with the discount, coupons, and my membership.

[EddieLarkin]

Gaumont only announced their 4 year plan to restore much of their catalog 6 months ago, and it includes nearly 300 films, Passion of Joan being one of them. So a Criterion release could be anywhere from 2013-2015 (and then some; they didn't put out Rashomon for 3 years after its new transfer was finished).

The only reason Joan is seeing a BD release in the UK is because the distributors sorted their own restoration. I guess it's possible they'd be willing to licence it out to Criterion after a year of exclusivity, but I imagine Criterion would rather wait for Gaumont's restoration anyway.

So buying the DVD is probably a safe bet for some time

Resto demonstration for MoC Blu-ray:

http://blog.criterioncast.com/post/35265420930

Originally Posted by drbikeshorts

I've been wondering the same thing and I've been holding off on getting the BFIs for this reason.

Might as well hold off and see what happens. Criterion will either announce upgrades for them or announce Playtime is going OOP. If the latter happens you can quickly snag the BFI Blu-rays.