The Criterion Collection

[The Great Owl]

It's just a matter of time before we see Blu-rays of the other two films in the Michelangelo Antonioni trilogy, I'm sure.

[brandon_260]

Originally Posted by Cinemach

Great month.

La Notte is a first-tier pickup and pretty much makes the slate, but that sure as heck could've been a lower-priced release. Probably paying for the transfer work on that one, but I don't mind. I held off on the Eureka blu update for a potential boxset from these guys; and there might be some more substantial extras yet added to the package before its run commences.

And I love its cover.

Its good to see that the DVD boxset upgrade cherry has been broken with Cassavetes; we know BRD is coming, but here's looking at your way too, Antoine Doinel. I might still look to cherry-pick the ones I might be interested in from the BFI releases, though they aren't priorities as of yet.

Eyes Without a Face and I Married a Witch are of interest as well.

According to one of the users, the Doinel films were shown in HD on TCM two Fridays ago. I'd say it's safe to assume we'll see that within a year.

[Jr7936]

see this another month where I can go without buying anything. the one movie i really hope criterion can remaster and get to blu ray would be jimmy cliff the harder they come. it's my fav criterion dvd and would love to see it in hd put out by criterion.

[Cinemach]

^^L'Avventura is definitely coming...and hopefully with that beauteous poster art that was unveiled for its upcoming theatrical run.

[PedroVitor]

IMO, the best month is definitely August. Five must-buys.

Is Veronica Lake the girl played by Kim Basinger on L.A. Confidential?

[Cinemach]

Originally Posted by brandon_260

According to one of the users, the Doinel films were shown in HD on TCM two Fridays ago. I'd say it's safe to assume we'll see that within a year.

I think we'll see an upgrade (relatively) soon, as Criterion seems to quietly be releasing its stock--but it's real conjecture on my part. They no longer sell it on their website, and it didn't participate in recent half-off sales at Best Buy and Amazon.

They've already upgraded one title though, so it'd be interesting to see how that would co-exist...though this also occurred during the DVD days so it's not an unprecedented motion.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by PedroVitor

IMO, the best month is definitely August. Five must-buys.

Is Veronica Lake the girl played by Kim Basinger on L.A. Confidential?

August is hands down my least favorite month.

March, September, and October are the bests!

[jetthead]

Originally Posted by PedroVitor

Is Veronica Lake the girl played by Kim Basinger on L.A. Confidential?

Yes indeed!

[dsman71]

I feel bad for the Cronenberg fans who were so sure that October was the release month. Maybe it was too obvious and they wanted to surprise people. They didn't want to be too predictable. I bet they will release them next October lol
Another skip month for me ... oh well...

[SammyJankis]

March probably edges out this month for me. November has a lot to live up to, and judging from these rumors, it just might.

[jw007]

A very good month for October. Though I would have preferred Antonioni's The Passenger over La Notte.

The Cassavetes five film box set upgrade is probably the highlight for me.

[James Luckard]

Dang! Was hoping for Polanski's restored Tess, which Criterion has the rights to.

I keep considering buying the UK disc, but have been holding off waiting for Criterion. I just know if I buy it they'll announce it the next month.

[madmojo]

I must say, this month's set is one of the best this year. MUCH better than August's and quite a bit better than September's. More like March and June quality.

[Cinemach]

Originally Posted by James Luckard

Dang! Was hoping for Polanski's restored Tess, which Criterion has the rights to.

I keep considering buying the UK disc, but have been holding off waiting for Criterion. I just know if I buy it they'll announce it the next month.

It's almost certainly coming from Criterion, and though it might surely have more extras than the BFI edition, I picked that one up on sale from Zavvi earlier this year with a coupon for a cool ~$15 shipped (to America). I can live with that.

[jw007]

and yes, March 2013 was the best month for releases hands down!

Though January wasn't bad either!

[zafisher94]

Did anyone notice on Criterion's site is says Eyes Without a Face will only be on DVD and HuluPlus. It said nothing of a bd release

[JoeBuck]

Originally Posted by zafisher94

Did anyone notice on Criterion's site is says Eyes Without a Face will only be on DVD and HuluPlus. It said nothing of a bd release

Click on the page, BD is listed.
And with a new interview too!

[KrugerIndustrial]

Super excited about the Cassavetes set, perfect timing too(B&N November sale). La Notte looks interesting. I don't like the cover art though.

[Brad1963]

I was thinking that the Antonioni informal trilogy was going to be the big collection this Fall. Looks like they will be separate releases. I think the Cronenberg films will be the big collection to close out the year.

From the New Year's Drawing and strong rumors these could be the titles for November and December?

Cronenberg Collection: The Brood, Scanners, Rabid, Shivers

It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

The Kid (the next Chaplin)

Tess

Picnic at Hanging Rock

Eraserhead

Mulholland Drive

Le Samourai (upgrade)

[jw007]

Just got back from another mini shopping spree. This was my 3rd haul. I managed to save again with coupons even though the CSR had to call the manager and was reluctant to use the $8 coupon on Heaven's Gate. But she gave it a shot and it worked!

Heaven's Gate BD ($8 coupon + 10% discount) $14.49
Monsieur Verdoux BD ($5/50 coupon + 10% discount) $16.17
Revanche BD ($5/50 coupon + 10% discount) $16.17
Identification of a Woman BD ($5/50 coupon + 10% discount) $12.13

My second transaction grouped the other 3 films as you can see.

Here's a photo I took:



I now have purchased a total of 12 Criterion blu-ray releases (and 0 Criterion dvd releases) during this sale.