The Criterion Collection

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by jw007

Here is a brand new photo I just shot of The Third Man, which is now in my hands! I spent $125 on it on eBay and was lucky to receive the BD disc, the original digipack plus the original booklet and new replacement case. Everything is in perfect condition!

[Show spoiler]

Nice! I had to print out a custom replacement case for mine.

I got mine for $180 last year.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Nice! I had to print out a custom replacement case for mine.

I got mine for $180 last year.

Got mine for $13 in January....the StudioCanal one

[jw007]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Got mine for $13 in January....the StudioCanal one

Har har har.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Got mine for $13 in January....the StudioCanal one

[jw007]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Got mine for $13 in January....the StudioCanal one

You're such a jokester, Nancydrewes.

[RandyK]

So I got World on a Wire and Solaris for recommended sci fi films. Which one should I get? I'm currently thinking:

Brazil
Gojira
Safety Last
The aforementioned titles
Island of Lost Souls

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by iScottie

You're such a jokester, Nancydrewes.

Now... If Lady from Shanghai or Double Indemnity had two similar releases, I wouldn't think twoce about dropping $150.

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

[thomasomalley]

Alright, I'm a little confused. When does the 50% off B&N sale start? Just spoke to a lady at B&N and she told me "late summer" which doesn't seem right. It's usually in July & November.

Anyone have any insight on this? Thanks!

[Mansinthe]

Originally Posted by Randyman94

So I got World on a Wire and Solaris for recommended sci fi films. Which one should I get? I'm currently thinking:

Brazil
Gojira
Safety Last
The aforementioned titles
Island of Lost Souls

liked it a lot

[JohnWayne]

Originally Posted by thomasomalley

Alright, I'm a little confused. When does the 50% off B&N sale start? Just spoke to a lady at B&N and she told me "late summer" which doesn't seem right. It's usually in July & November.

Anyone have any insight on this? Thanks!

Go to the "Movies & TV Deals" section

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by thomasomalley

Alright, I'm a little confused. When does the 50% off B&N sale start? Just spoke to a lady at B&N and she told me "late summer" which doesn't seem right. It's usually in July & November.

Anyone have any insight on this? Thanks!

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=222342

Tuesday

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Randyman94

So I got World on a Wire and Solaris for recommended sci fi films. Which one should I get? I'm currently thinking:

Brazil
Gojira
Safety Last
The aforementioned titles
Island of Lost Souls

Solaris. It may be a bit slow for some, but it is my favorite sciFi film (slightly above 2001, Blade Runner).

[Rich Pure Doom]

Originally Posted by jw007

That is uncanny. I believe I also had the same issue with The Last Emperor. I rarely am able to shut off a movie halfway through but I think I did this with that film. Either I couldn't stay awake or I just lost patience. Why oh why?

I'm usually such an optimist with films too. I try to see the positive aspects especially with films lauded by critics. With this one, I just couldn't do it. Beautiful cinematography alone does not a movie make.

[Rich Pure Doom]

Originally Posted by jw007

Here is a brand new photo I just shot of The Third Man, which is now in my hands! I spent $125 on it on eBay and was lucky to receive the BD disc, the original digipack plus the original booklet and new replacement case. Everything is in perfect condition!

I payed around 80-85 for mine a couple years ago and I still don't have a replacement case. Luckily my cardboard edition is still mint. I know some others will tell you that the Studio Canal is a much better deal etc. but I absolutely love the way the Criterion transfer looks. Like a film print slapped onto a disc. It truly is a marvel to watch.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

I'm usually such an optimist with films too. I try to see the positive aspects especially with films lauded by critics. With this one, I just couldn't do it. Beautiful cinematography alone does not a movie make.

Read Rosenbaums review. I think he is spot on!


http://www.jonathanrosenbaum.com/?p=7730

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by monorail91

TCM just aired 5 Truffaut films, including Stolen Kisses, in HD. So perhaps!

I was so excited for last nights Truffaut line up and then I forgot to set my DVR before heading to the Jays game.

[Cinemach]

RE: the Truffaut set - I noticed something odd recently: though there hasn't been an OOP announcement Criterion is no longer selling it on its website, and it wasn't a participant in recent 50% off deals on Amazon, Best Buy, or B&N.

It's kinda similar to the situation with Fassbinder's BRD Trilogy box, except in that case Criterion actually rendered the product OOP.

I wonder if this quietly portends an imminent HD upgrade, but I might pick it up during this sale through various, efficient coupon machinations after some other priorities.

And I mirror an earlier comment that stated Stolen Kisses might be the best film in the cycle. It's one of my favorites of his, period.

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by Cinemach

RE: the Truffaut set - I noticed something odd recently: though there hasn't been an OOP announcement Criterion is no longer selling it on its website, and it wasn't a participant in recent 50% off deals on Amazon, Best Buy, or B&N.

It's kinda similar to the situation with Fassbinder's BRD Trilogy box, except in that case Criterion actually rendered the product OOP.

I wonder if this quietly portends an imminent HD upgrade, but I might pick it up during this sale through various, efficient coupon machinations after some other priorities.

And I mirror an earlier comment that stated Stolen Kisses might be the best film in the cycle. It's one of my favorites of his, period.

I would love a BLU upgrade for the whole set myself.

if you click on the Details link below the item listing where the Buy Link normally is located a box will pop up stating

"Unfortunately, we are not able to offer this product for sale on Criterion.com. Please note that it is not out of print and is available at other retailers, like Amazon.com."

[Rich Pure Doom]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Read Rosenbaums review. I think he is spot on!


http://www.jonathanrosenbaum.com/?p=7730

How about Lola Montes? I was lukewarm on that upon first viewing also. Got any good reading material for that one?