The Criterion Collection

[JavaJulien]

Does anyone know how much longer the sale is going to last? I get paid next Friday, and I would like to order 12 Angry Men and Seven Samurai.

[Mansinthe]

Originally Posted by JavaJulien

Does anyone know how much longer the sale is going to last? I get paid next Friday, and I would like to order 12 Angry Men and Seven Samurai.

why not just do it? or do you have zero money saved up?

[billyearle]

Originally Posted by ravenus

I saw Leon Morin, Priest last night and I'm wishing I hadn't jumped on to this on account of being a going OOP title. I found it a very unsatisfying film - the theological discussions were not hugely interesting, the undercurrent of passion was not sufficiently exploited to make me really feel for the characters, the backdrop of the Axis occupation seemed just that - a backdrop. The film runs rather long and IMO coasts mainly on the charisma of the lead pair (which admittedly is considerable, although I would have liked to see a little more dimension from Belmondo's character). Also, while I'm sure this was not an agenda, the successful conversion of the woman and her daughter to a Christian way of life is a little unsettling to my atheistic thinking (it could be just me, and I'm not a deep thinking fellow).

That makes me feel better, one less OOP Criterion to worry about. But hey, is there a list somewhere of Criterion titles that are OOP, and ABOUT to go OOP?
Now I'm looking for Chungking Express. The only "cheap" copies I can find don't ship overseas. I really don't wanna spend much more than $40 for this, as it is a blind buy based on the screencaps. Or is there a place on this site where you can buy blurays from other members?

[Judex]

Originally Posted by JavaJulien

Does anyone know how much longer the sale is going to last? I get paid next Friday, and I would like to order 12 Angry Men and Seven Samurai.

Even if it ends before you get paid again you have the Barnes & Noble 50% Criterion sale which starts on the 9th of July.

[FaceInTheLeaves]

Originally Posted by Judex

Even if it ends before you get paid again you have the Barnes & Noble 50% Criterion sale which starts on the 9th of July.

Amazon has been sitting on my order for over a week for no apparent reason. The films are all in stock. I'm tempted to cancel and wait for the Barnes and Noble sale.

Edit: I've cancelled everything that hasn't been dispatched. The outstanding expedited items had an estimated delivery date of mid-July, so it'd be quicker to wait for the Barnes & Noble sale. And an order I placed with standard delivery had an estimated delivery date of mid August!

[Judex]

Originally Posted by FaceInTheLeaves

Amazon has been sitting on my order for over a week for no apparent reason. The films are all in stock. I'm tempted to cancel and wait for the Barnes and Noble sale.

Edit: I've cancelled everything that hasn't been dispatched. The outstanding expedited items had an estimated delivery date of mid-July, so it'd be quicker to wait for the Barnes & Noble sale. And an order I placed with standard delivery had an estimated delivery date of mid August!

My order from B&N which arrived yesterday took 10 working days. That was with the cheapest shipping option.

[White Dang]

Just finished watching the Bergman films in the new set. Happy to say I won't be spending money on them. They are fine as far as classic films go, just nothing amazing. The final scenes were always the best imo, and Stromboli was my favorite.

[kimkarlsson]

I received this $25 gift certificate from Criterion Collection for having both the White disc and Carlos disc 2 replaced. Since I live in Sweden and can not use this because they are only shipping within United States and Canada I will give away this gift certificate to one of you. I received it last year so I don´t know if it is still valid.

Here it is: BHKXYN

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by kimkarlsson

I received this $25 gift certificate from Criterion Collection for having both the White disc and Carlos disc 2 replaced. Since I live in Sweden and can not use this because they are only shipping within United States and Canada I will give away this gift certificate to one of you. I received last year so I don´t now if it is still valid.

Here it is: BHKXYN

You're a saint among men!

[FrankBlue]

With the "50% Off" discount from Amazon.com remains active, I seized the opportunity to purchase Traffic today. The variables of this film involved political thriller, drama, and suspense, which I generally liked. And, Traffic contains heavy supplements and extras, although from I understand most of the DVD version carry over to Blu ray (in other words, not all of them).

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by dsman71

I just finished watch Le Samourai what a great great crime thriller. Now put me on the list for those who want it on blu ray. I was curious to watch this with all the other users high praises for this film and since I enjoyed Le Circle Rouge , why not try this one...And what a great atmospheric , creepy thriller this was !

Glad that you enjoyed my all-time favorite movie!

I bought Le Samouraï on Criterion DVD the week that it was released, because some favorable reviews tipped me off to it. I cannot readily put my finger on the reason, but that movie knocked me on my tail, and it continues to get better with each viewing.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by shortmartin

In the original post I was kidding . . . I mentioned five movies that all had to do with fathers, and it was father's day in the US. So it was just a joke. Figured this would be obvious to anyone looking at the list . . . Mr. Mom and the Pursuit of Happyness . . . although I would love to see Paper Moon as a Criterion release.

Ahh I see. Nope, totally missed that.

[FaceInTheLeaves]

Originally Posted by Judex

My order from B&N which arrived yesterday took 10 working days. That was with the cheapest shipping option.

I much prefer Barnes and Noble to Amazon. Criterion's the only reason I still bother with Amazon, although the money you save on the RRP is usually eviscerated by Amazon's larcenous shipping charges anyway.

Nowadays I'm quite laid back about delivery times and damage to books and blu-ray packaging but it drives me mad when Amazon sits on an order - especially if you've paid a horrifying amount of money for timely shipping. Curse you corporate apathy!

[Cocophone]

I'm in the USA and have Amazon prime. Its very rare that my order is not shipped out the next day.



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[JavaJulien]

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

why not just do it? or do you have zero money saved up?

College Student living on a budget. I have money in my account, but I'd rather not do the "Living paycheck to paycheck" scenario.

Originally Posted by Judex

Even if it ends before you get paid again you have the Barnes & Noble 50% Criterion sale which starts on the 9th of July.

That's good to know. I'll wait til next Friday then and if they're no longer on sale, just wait an extra week.

[SilentDawn]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Glad that you enjoyed my all-time favorite movie!

I bought Le Samouraï on Criterion DVD the week that it was released, because some favorable reviews tipped me off to it. I cannot readily put my finger on the reason, but that movie knocked me on my tail, and it continues to get better with each viewing.

Never seen it, I am waiting until the Blu to experience it for the first time!! Hope the Blu comes soon!

[pro-bassoonist]

The Life of Oharu Blu-ray




I would also like to encourage you to pick up the box set below, which has four excellent films from the Japanese master. Two of them, Utamaro and His Five Women and Osaka Elegy, have connections to The Life of Oharu. If you could play Region-B discs, it is definitely worth owning. At least I think it is, as Mizoguchi is my favorite director from the Big Three (the other two being Ozu and Kurosawa).

Have a great weekend everyone






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[Mansinthe]

totally forgot about the mizoguchi box set. will make sure to pick that up with my next amazon.uk order. thanks for your review.

life of ohara ... mizoguchi + mifune

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by James78

There is a little boy holding a sword or a fishing rod (I think). Does anyone know what film that is, please?

The Phantom Menace

[zoodermin]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

The Life of Oharu Blu-ray




I would also like to encourage you to pick up the box set below, which has four excellent films from the Japanese master. Two of them, Utamaro and His Five Women and Osaka Elegy, have connections to The Life of Oharu. If you could play Region-B discs, it is definitely worth owning. At least I think it is, as Mizoguchi is my favorite director from the Big Three (the other two being Ozu and Kurosawa).

Have a great weekend everyone

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Thanks for the review pro-B! I can't wait to add Oharu to my collection in the July B&N sale. I already bought Sansho the Bailiff from Amazon and I'm waiting for its arrival.