The Criterion Collection

[COLD_COBRA_]

Originally Posted by zafisher94

I'd recommend it. It was a blind buy for me (I remember hearing about it on Bravo's 100 Scariest Movie Moments) and it certainly didn't disappoint.

that countdown was awesome.

[jw007]

Originally Posted by jayembee

Well, I still have some restraint, since my wife and I are on a single income. Still, I managed to pick up more in the current Criterion sale than I have in previous ones. I got them over three weekends:

First weekend: David Lean Directs Noel Coward

Second weekend: Fanny and Alexander, Smiles of a Summer Night, Wild Strawberries, and Sansho the Bailiff

Third weekend: Black Narcissus, Black Orpheus, Ivan's Childhood, and The Devil's Backbone

Funny, it didn't register with me until I was looking at it after I got home, that The Devil's Backbone is spine #666.

Ha, yes, fittingly that is #666. I'm sure Guillermo del Toro is pretty happy about that one. As for hauls, I wish I could restrain myself to going to the store/s once a week but its usually twice a week for me.

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

wish i could buy criterions for such a low price. but with tax, importing fee and shipping fee , even in a B&N sale i end up paying around 25-26$ for each movie.

This is one of the few advantages of living in America at least for me, that I can buy Criterions for a cheaper price using coupons at a bookstore chain that soon may go out of business.

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

The great thing is that they let me use several of the 5 off 50 coupons and a couple 8 off 40's. nothing like $15 Criterions

I'm able to use the 5/50 coupon every time I go to a store. I managed to also get to use the 8/40 coupon 3 times as well! (Shoah, Heaven's Gate and On the Waterfront).

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I thought that I was done, but I might grab the Criterion Blu-ray of Michelangelo Antonioni's Identification of a Woman, since I can get it for less than $15 this week.

A friend of mine and I were talking about John Foxx, OMD, and other 1980s synth pop artists when we were out on a training run yesterday morning, and that pushed me over the edge. The soundtrack alone makes me want to see the Antonioni movie.

Holy smokes! I bought this a few weeks ago during the sale mainly for the music and OMD and Tangerine Dreams songs. I think I might just finally watch this tonight now. Yes, in fact I will!

[zafisher94]

Originally Posted by COLD_COBRA_

that countdown was awesome.

Indeed. I had seen it when I first got into horror, and it was truly horror 101 for me. That list introduced me to all the classic horror films.

[TheHumanTornado]

My haul for this sale:

The Ice Storm
Black Narcissus
Salo (have to see it once, then may sell)
Leopard
Les Diaboliques
Summer with Monika
Summer Interlude

I had to slow my roll although I wanted the Magician. There are so many coming up that I have to be saved up for the November sale. I have my eyes on I Married a Witch, La Notte, the Cassavetes set AND the Rosselini set. The fact that the James Dean set should be around that time too will destroy my pocketbook.

[soarinsteven]

Just think when I was done, B&N had to send me two 20 percent coupons, and pull me back in!

So far this sale I've purchased The Thin Red Line, Hunger, and Fish Tank. I think I may have to get The Leopard. It's one of my favorite films, and have been wanting to upgrade my dvd. Not committed on what to do with the second coupon yet.

Thinking of upgrading Charade, Umberto D, M or buying new Revanche, The Ice Storm, or The 39 Steps...hmmmm.

[repulsed]

anyone know about the possibility of Nights of Cabiria being re-released?
really sucks that it is so expensive to buy new. used is not horrible i guess..

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by soarinsteven

Just think when I was done, B&N had to send me two 20 percent coupons, and pull me back in!

So far this sale I've purchased The Thin Red Line, Hunger, and Fish Tank. I think I may have to get The Leopard. It's one of my favorite films, and have been wanting to upgrade my dvd. Not committed on what to do with the second coupon yet.

Thinking of upgrading Charade, Umberto D, M or buying new Revanche, The Ice Storm, or The 39 Steps...hmmmm.

I'll take your second coupon if you don't want it

[UNCMT9]

I'm thinking Black Narcissus, Wages of Fear and either Devils Backbone or 400 Blows. Thoughts?

[Danchez]

Originally Posted by UNCMT9

I'm thinking Black Narcissus, Wages of Fear and either Devils Backbone or 400 Blows. Thoughts?

I really enjoyed Black Narcissus, but I blind-bought and loved The Devil's Backbone. Probably my favorite Guillermo del Toro movie now.

I own but have not watched the other two, but judging from fellow members' responses, they're both well-worth owning, as well.

[UNCMT9]

Originally Posted by Danchez

I really enjoyed Black Narcissus, but I blind-bought and loved The Devil's Backbone. Probably my favorite Guillermo del Toro movie now.

I own but have not watched the other two, but judging from fellow members' responses, they're both well-worth owning, as well.

Awesome! Thanks for the recommendation!

[Mr art horror]

I tried to get wages of fear from b and n website and got an email back saying they were sold out

[the sordid sentinel]

Gave in and ordered Kagemusha and Revanche. Thought I was done until Nov., but apparently not. Revanche is a blind buy, but it seems like the type of movie that I absolutely love. I am officially tapped out until Nov...I promise.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by the sordid sentinel

Gave in and ordered Kagemusha and Revanche. Thought I was done until Nov., but apparently not. Revanche is a blind buy, but it seems like the type of movie that I absolutely love. I am officially tapped out until Nov...I promise.

Considering your sig, you should love Revanche.

[jrsl76]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Nothing like winning a race with no other contestants. You shoulda seen me back in November 2011: I bought atleast $1100 worth of Criterions

Good God Almighty. Even on my largest CC sale sprees, I've only spent around $500 or less and I thought that was nuts.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by jrsl76

Good God Almighty. Even on my largest CC sale sprees, I've only spent around $500 or less and I thought that was nuts.

At that point I only owned 8 or so. I had some caching up to do.

[jrsl76]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

At that point I only owned 8 or so. I had some caching up to do.

Well, I can't say I don't understand the condition. My 417 Criterions, Eclipse, EAH would contradict me if I did. Lol.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by jrsl76

Well, I can't say I don't understand the condition. My 417 Criterions, Eclipse, EAH would contradict me if I did. Lol.

you just spread your purchases out better than I do.

[starman15317]

I watched my copy of The Gold Rush today. I had previously seen the original 1925 version that was on the MK2 DVD (before the additional restoration was done) so I decided to watch the 1942 version today. I'll have to watch the (superior, IMO) 1925 version again. Other than the commentary, I also watched all of the special features and read the booklet, all of which were great.

Originally Posted by repulsed

anyone know about the possibility of Nights of Cabiria being re-released?
really sucks that it is so expensive to buy new. used is not horrible i guess..

I just rented the old Criterion DVD from my local library. I think Studio Canal owns the rights, so it's probably unlikely. Of course, the case also has the Rialto Pictures logo on it so they own or owned it in some way.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by jrsl76

Good God Almighty. Even on my largest CC sale sprees, I've only spent around $500 or less and I thought that was nuts.

I spent about $300 on Criterion Blu-rays this month, but that's a new personal record for me.

[Show spoiler]The Gold Rush
Modern Times
The Great Dictator
Monsieur Verdoux
Island of Lost Souls
M
Black Narcissus
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Lord of the Flies
The Double Life of Veronique
Three Colors Trilogy (box set)
Yojimbo/Sanjuro (box set)
La Jetée / Sans Soleil
Bigger Than Life

I also spent $94 (shipping, etc.) on the Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection box set.

A little over half of the money came from selling off some old DVDs, but the rest of it still packed a nice wallet punch. I also bought several Criterion titles from the Amazon sale in June, so my collection is quite sturdy now.

[The Great Owl]

I'm having flashbacks from my experience of watching Monsieur Verdoux a couple of weeks ago, by the way.

I just finished watching Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy, and there's a physical comedy scene aboard a truck in that movie that reminded me a lot of Charlie Chaplin's skewed humor in Monsieur Verdoux. It's fascinating how both filmmakers use the comedy to help the audience relate to cold-blooded murderers, but the misadventures give a human touch to the characters in a big way.