The Criterion Collection

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Eric Skillman has posted an approved cover without the title for a June Criterion release over on his blog. No indication if it's for a blu-ray release or not, though. Any guesses?



CC

It's definitely NOT going to be 'Frozen,' but that's the first thing I thought of when I saw this cover: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/10012051-frozen/

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by alen_shime

is there going to be any news on the sands of time changing the paper to plastic cases? I've heared that the same thing happened to The Third Man(i mean they started selling the movie in plastic cases), so was there any news on it or were the people just surprised by the movies that came into the mailbox in a plastic case

If you're expecting Criterion to come out and say that all of their original releases with digipack packing are depleted, I don't think you should hold your breath. First, Criterion will need to deplete all of its current digipack inventory, which will then follow-up with all resellers selling through all their current stock before any new copies begin to be distributed. Aside from "The Third Man," which is OOP anyway, ordering any of the other 8 digipack releases from an online retailer is going to be a wild card as to what you receive. Until reports start coming in from people receiving them through the mail in the plastic cases, I suppose you can assume that they're all still going to be in the cardboard packaging.

CC

[stobbart]

Just saw this on the CC facebook.

Stephen Jones: Any chance of some more Monte Hellman? His three westerns linger in public domain hell.11 hours ago · Comment ·LikeUnlike · View Feedback (2)Hide Feedback (2) · ReportTribe X likes this.
The Criterion Collection: Ask again later...
about an hour ago ·

Couldnt figure out a better way to get it on here. But CC responds to his question "Ask again later..." as I have highlighted.

Thought this would interest some people.

[jmcy2k]

CC staff is normally consistent replying to posts on their facebook wall. But, I asked about The Thin Red Line last week and received no reply, oddly.

[buffetfroid]

Originally Posted by stobbart

Just saw this on the CC facebook.

Stephen Jones: Any chance of some more Monte Hellman? His three westerns linger in public domain hell.11 hours ago · Comment ·LikeUnlike · View Feedback (2)Hide Feedback (2) · ReportTribe X likes this.
The Criterion Collection: Ask again later...
about an hour ago ·

Couldnt figure out a better way to get it on here. But CC responds to his question "Ask again later..." as I have highlighted.

Thought this would interest some people.

Fingers crossed. I'd double dip for a Two Lane Blacktop blu-ray too. Don't have the criterion version but the old Anchor Bay.

[alen_shime]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

If you're expecting Criterion to come out and say that all of their original releases with digipack packing are depleted, I don't think you should hold your breath. First, Criterion will need to deplete all of its current digipack inventory, which will then follow-up with all resellers selling through all their current stock before any new copies begin to be distributed. Aside from "The Third Man," which is OOP anyway, ordering any of the other 8 digipack releases from an online retailer is going to be a wild card as to what you receive. Until reports start coming in from people receiving them through the mail in the plastic cases, I suppose you can assume that they're all still going to be in the cardboard packaging.

CC

thx for the info, I'm under the impression that you know everything around here("the blu-ray world"). Are there any news on a Jarmusch BD release? I'd especially like to see Down by Law or Dead Man.

[captveg]

Originally Posted by jmcy2k

CC staff is normally consistent replying to posts on their facebook wall. But, I asked about The Thin Red Line last week and received no reply, oddly.

They've eased up on answering questions since the new year began. They were simply getting overwhelmed. They now plan to do some chats in the near future rather than answering every message posted on their Facebook wall.

[Volume11]

Originally Posted by captveg

They've eased up on answering questions since the new year began. They were simply getting overwhelmed. They now plan to do some chats in the near future rather than answering every message posted on their Facebook wall.

Not to mention that they get like 8,000 requests/questions a day and often don;t comment on anything until its concrete or the licensing has been dealt with.

[Volume11]

Originally Posted by alen_shime

thx for the info, I'm under the impression that you know everything around here("the blu-ray world"). Are there any news on a Jarmusch BD release? I'd especially like to see Down by Law or Dead Man.

Down By Law seems likely at some point because it was offered as an option during an Amazon poll to pick a Criterion BD release. It may not be coming out soon but I would think its in the pipeline.

Oddly enough, Howard's End was the title chosen...easily the worst of the options offered...hopefully next time they offer a poll option they limit to boards like these or Criterionforum and not Amazon where every tool votes on it...

[captveg]

Originally Posted by Volume11

Down By Law seems likely at some point because it was offered as an option during an Amazon poll to pick a Criterion BD release. It may not be coming out soon but I would think its in the pipeline.

Oddly enough, Howard's End was the title chosen...easily the worst of the options offered...hopefully next time they offer a poll option they limit to boards like these or Criterionforum and not Amazon where every tool votes on it...

amazon.com's buying public >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> criterion forums buying public. Marketing 101.

[alen_shime]

Originally Posted by Volume11

Down By Law seems likely at some point because it was offered as an option during an Amazon poll to pick a Criterion BD release. It may not be coming out soon but I would think its in the pipeline.

Oddly enough, Howard's End was the title chosen...easily the worst of the options offered...hopefully next time they offer a poll option they limit to boards like these or Criterionforum and not Amazon where every tool votes on it...

Now that you've mentioned Howard's End, I've taken a closer look on all the BD's Criterion released and it's like the only "intruder" there, alongside A Christmas Tale(even though I haven't seen it, it just looks like that). I hope Jarmusch or Tarkovsky will get a BD release soon.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by alen_shime

Now that you've mentioned Howard's End, I've taken a closer look on all the BD's Criterion released and it's like the only "intruder" there, alongside A Christmas Tale(even though I haven't seen it, it just looks like that).

Oh, "A Christmas Tale," in my opinion, is a marvelous film. I was upset by the fact that Criterion was first only going to release it as a DVD. So, I was quite ecstatic when they changed their mind to include the blu-ray, as well. I think it definitely belongs in the collection.

And on a side note as a pet-peeve of mine... "Howards End" has no apostrophe, you silly forum members. It's the name of the estate in the film... the "End" is not "Howards" ownership, so there's no need for the apostrophe.

CC

[jacobsever]

Has anyone read the E.M. Forster novel, Howards End?

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Oh, "A Christmas Tale," in my opinion, is a marvelous film. I was upset by the fact that Criterion was first only going to release it as a DVD. So, I was quite ecstatic when they changed their mind to include the blu-ray, as well. I think it definitely belongs in the collection.

And on a side note as a pet-peeve of mine... "Howards End" has no apostrophe, you silly forum members. It's the name of the estate in the film... the "End" is not "Howards" ownership, so there's no need for the apostrophe.

CC

Agree about A Christmas Tale - I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it.

As for Howards End - damn. I was hoping there was someone named Howard, and he got a violent but deserved "end." Now hearing it's just about some stupid property, I don't know when I'll ever watch that one!

Seriously though, haven't been able to muster any desire to actually watch it. Maybe some rainy day when I'm bored to tears.

[aespinoza1]

My copy of Pierrot Le Fou arrived today from Amazon. Clear case. Just made my rainy day even better. Tearing off the shrink wrap now!

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by aespinoza1

My copy of Pierrot Le Fou arrived today from Amazon. Clear case. Just made my rainy day even better. Tearing off the shrink wrap now!

Same here. My copy cam in the mail from Amazon today.

[surfdude12]

Originally Posted by jacobsever

Has anyone read the E.M. Forster novel, Howards End?

no, but its next on my list. i hadn't seen the film before buying the blu-ray. i've watched the film about 4-5 times. its simply beautiful. i honestly can't stop watching it.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by jacobsever

Has anyone read the E.M. Forster novel, Howards End?

You mean people would actually choose to read it?

[Volume11]

Originally Posted by captveg

amazon.com's buying public >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> criterion forums buying public. Marketing 101.

I'd be willing to bet that Kwaidan or Down By Law would have sold more on BD than Howards End. The problem with using Amazon as a generic poll is that the majority of the people are just casual viewers and likely NEVER even bought the film on BD or even collect Criterion titles.

The fact that the title won is proof of this.

[mlisette23]

Originally Posted by surfdude12

how long do you guys think before the pierrot le fou OOP title sells out?

It's not OOP until March so after that it'll still be sold until stock runs out.