The Criterion Collection

[DrAndonuts]

Went to Best Buy today looking for the Vengeance box set early, and found something even better:



49.99 plus tax. Not too bad. They also had Bigger than Life, but I didn't pick it up.

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by DrAndonuts

Went to Best Buy today looking for the Vengeance box set early, and found something even better:



49.99 plus tax. Not too bad. They also had Bigger than Life, but I didn't pick it up.

Nice hoping to find some in my area stores. Esp early. You never know at some of our locations in MN What state are you in?

[bluskies]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

There are far better films that they have released dvd-only, but I still buy them on dvd. I actually thought this was going to be dvd only anyway, and I was right. Buy the dvd if you want it so much. That is what I do.

I want it but not at $20+ on DVD. I'd prefer to have it on Blu. I agree there are a lot of excellent titles they have released on DVD and I have several from Criterion, but I would upgrade to Blu if they were released that way. I was just saying I don't like the fact that since this is a new release for them on DVD they didn't do a Blu, too.

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by captveg

Not terribly surprised that Close-Up and Night Train to Munich are DVD-only releases, but I am somewhat surprised that Everlasting Moments is DVD only.

+1.

Licensing issues or cost vs. profit are the only reasons I can think of. It isn't as though a 2008 film would need to be re-scanned for HD...

[Kevtronn]

It's funny how Criterion's monthly lineup never pleases everyone

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Looking on the bright side of things maybe Criterion NOT bringing out those three extra films in June will allow those of us who collect all Criterion Blu-Rays to save $70+ for that month.

NO DOUBT!

Originally Posted by Codyblaze

+1, Revanche certainly has greater re-play appeal IMO

I was thinking exactly the same thing.

[Sukuri]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Looking on the bright side of things maybe Criterion NOT bringing out those three extra films in June will allow those of us who collect all Criterion Blu-Rays to save $70+ for that month.

My opinion in a nutshell.

[rich_adamson]

So I'm just wondering where are those people are who were saying that The Red Shoes was confirmed for June???? I always thought this was a bit off, as all of the "proof" seemed to be 'interpreted' from interviews with somebody interviewed in relation to the restoration, but never from CC. I am just always so amused by where people get their "concrete" information from.

BTW, absolutely love the June releases! (DVD & Blu), but will have to wait for a B&N sale to pick up some of the recent dvds like the Junes, and Dillinger Is Dead, and The Fugitive Kind.

[Cheerupemokid]

Talked with my girlfriend today at lunch and we agreed that we simply do not make enough time to watch (art/classic/important, pick the word that offends you least here) films at home and we really should. So we've agreed to do a weekly Criterion Collection viewing. One a week, seems fair, and is far more than what we're currently watching.

Now I'm just trying to decide on what this week's film will be. Definitely something I already own (which isn't a huge list, but is mostly unwatched by us thus far). And I'd like to go with a Blu-Ray, though I'm just not sure yet. I'm leaning towards The Third Man, since I've only ever heard great things about it. If anybody has any suggestions I'm definitely open to ideas in general, especially since I somehow see my Criterion purchasing increasing in the near future.

And I will consider any film, I'm not tied to any particular genre or style or whatever have you. I'd rather be open and try something that I end up hating than never go outside of my comfort zone, honestly.

[whbinder]

Originally Posted by DrAndonuts

Went to Best Buy today looking for the Vengeance box set early, and found something even better:



49.99 plus tax. Not too bad. They also had Bigger than Life, but I didn't pick it up.

I'm assuming those are the Blu-rays and not the existing DVD set.

[JediFonger]

wings o' desire is a great example. i rented it, if i liked it i would have purchased it. i didn't. that also turned me off of paris, tx cause it's the same director. i dislike avante garde.

Originally Posted by Codyblaze

Which did you not think were "good" films? Or did I miss the sarcasm, and you think that all are great?

[reallyagi]

Originally Posted by JediFonger

wings o' desire is a great example. i rented it, if i liked it i would have purchased it. i didn't. that also turned me off of paris, tx cause it's the same director. i dislike avante garde.

You're missing out with Paris, Texas. Not avant garde at all, just a beautiful film. You need to give this a chance.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Cheerupemokid

Talked with my girlfriend today at lunch and we agreed that we simply do not make enough time to watch (art/classic/important, pick the word that offends you least here) films at home and we really should. So we've agreed to do a weekly Criterion Collection viewing. One a week, seems fair, and is far more than what we're currently watching.

Now I'm just trying to decide on what this week's film will be. Definitely something I already own (which isn't a huge list, but is mostly unwatched by us thus far). And I'd like to go with a Blu-Ray, though I'm just not sure yet. I'm leaning towards The Third Man, since I've only ever heard great things about it. If anybody has any suggestions I'm definitely open to ideas in general, especially since I somehow see my Criterion purchasing increasing in the near future.

And I will consider any film, I'm not tied to any particular genre or style or whatever have you. I'd rather be open and try something that I end up hating than never go outside of my comfort zone, honestly.

Sticking to Blu-ray (since it's easier to limit) not sure what you have, but "The Last Metro" "The Wages of Fear" and "The Third Man" are all movies I would expect my wife to enjoy...... I keep trying to figure out why these, more-so than some of the other ones, but I think a part of it is the fact that the basic plot is fairly easy to follow, even if you don't pick up on any of the underlying symbolism etc.

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by Cheerupemokid

Talked with my girlfriend today at lunch and we agreed that we simply do not make enough time to watch (art/classic/important, pick the word that offends you least here) films at home and we really should. So we've agreed to do a weekly Criterion Collection viewing. One a week, seems fair, and is far more than what we're currently watching.

Now I'm just trying to decide on what this week's film will be. Definitely something I already own (which isn't a huge list, but is mostly unwatched by us thus far). And I'd like to go with a Blu-Ray, though I'm just not sure yet. I'm leaning towards The Third Man, since I've only ever heard great things about it. If anybody has any suggestions I'm definitely open to ideas in general, especially since I somehow see my Criterion purchasing increasing in the near future.

And I will consider any film, I'm not tied to any particular genre or style or whatever have you. I'd rather be open and try something that I end up hating than never go outside of my comfort zone, honestly.

In this order, based on what you already have in your collection:

The Third Man
The Seventh Seal
The Wages of Fear
Pierrot le fou
Last Year at Marienbad

The Third Man is easily one of the best Criterion's to begin with, as it's a UK production and stars Americans Orson Welles and Joseph Cotten (both of Citizen Kane fame) as the leads.

Next, you could pick The Seventh Seal or The Wages of Fear, the former on its reputation, though the combination of the time period (medieval) and the foreign language may make the uninitiated viewer uneasy, or the latter as it is more contemporary.

The other two you have are more "out there" and you may want to see Breathless before Pierrot le fou. Also, I might do some research on Last Year at Marienbad before taking that one in.

Just don't go and start with The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, as it is much more mainstream than most CC titles.

[Braktastic]

So I received my replacement cases today. Yay!

However, were the replacement cases supposed to contain booklets because mine didn't.

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by Paul Arnette

So I received my replacement cases today. Yay!

However, were the replacement cases supposed to contain booklets because mine didn't.

Nope, no booklets in the replacement cases.

Hope you didn't throw them away...if so, e-mail mulvaney@criterion.com and they'd be able to help you.

[Braktastic]

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Nope, no booklets in the replacement cases.

Hope you didn't throw them away...if so, e-mail mulvaney@criterion.com and they'd be able to help you.

No, I didn't. I just had it in my head that they'd come with them because they'd be a different size or something.

[PowellPressburger]

I also was at my Best Buy after work and sitting on a cart mixed in with other DVDs/ BDs were Days of Heaven, Bigger Than Life, Yojimbo/Sanjuro Box Set.

Currently Best Buy has the Yojimbo/Sanjuro Set at 49.99 but it rings up 59.99 sticker price. I decided at risk of having them notice that it wasn't release date yet when price matching to just buy the titles first then just bring back receipt later for the difference. The other releases were 34.99

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by DrAndonuts

Went to Best Buy today looking for the Vengeance box set early, and found something even better:



49.99 plus tax. Not too bad. They also had Bigger than Life, but I didn't pick it up.

Wow, Best Buy has a decently priced Crterion?! That's a first. Every time I've been there they price their Criterions ridiculously high.

[Clamps]

Everlasting Moments would look great on Blu

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Cheerupemokid

Talked with my girlfriend today at lunch and we agreed that we simply do not make enough time to watch (art/classic/important, pick the word that offends you least here) films at home and we really should. So we've agreed to do a weekly Criterion Collection viewing. One a week, seems fair, and is far more than what we're currently watching.

Now I'm just trying to decide on what this week's film will be. Definitely something I already own (which isn't a huge list, but is mostly unwatched by us thus far). And I'd like to go with a Blu-Ray, though I'm just not sure yet. I'm leaning towards The Third Man, since I've only ever heard great things about it. If anybody has any suggestions I'm definitely open to ideas in general, especially since I somehow see my Criterion purchasing increasing in the near future.

And I will consider any film, I'm not tied to any particular genre or style or whatever have you. I'd rather be open and try something that I end up hating than never go outside of my comfort zone, honestly.

Start with Wages of Fear. The film starts with some ennui to start but much of the film is filled with tension. There are some brilliant set pieces in the middle of the film.

400 Blows is very accessible. Due next week: Yojimbo and Bigger than Life are easy to get into. Wings of Desire is recommended, too. It has some of the most beautiful black and white photography I've seen.

Oh and Days of Heaven next week! Some are saying it's a reference quality disc. The 23rd is a great day to be a blu-ray owner