The Criterion Collection

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Sorry, hit enter early see my edited post.

Coolio

[jw007]

I went crazy again today at Barnes & Noble and ended up using 3 coupons on 3 Criterion purchases.

I bought the World Cinema Project (box set) with a 25% off coupon for $50 + tax. Then I swung by another store and used a 25% off coupon on Autumn Sonata and the same 30% coupon I had already used (this time I asked the young cashier to punch in the code) on Pale Flower! I got the last 2 for $15 and $16 + tax. Wow, what a great day for Criterions.



PS. Thank you Hariseldon and Lemonski for the 25% coupons!

PPS. I finally learned a lesson about these coupons. Never print them out! Always load the graphic on your smartphone and show the cashier it so he/she manually enters the code! It's the best way for these coupons to work, especially if the coupon was already used!

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Clare2904

I have a quick question regarding the Disc Features.

Are the features the same regardless of the format (unless stated)?

I am looking at Monsieur Verdoux - http://www.criterion.com/films/27574-monsieur-verdoux and I only see the monaural soundtrack mentioned on the BR version only. All the other features will be on the DVD??

In the listings on Criterion's site the extras mentioned are included on both BD and DVD unless specified otherwise. So, for example, for Beauty and the Beast:

SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

" New, high-definition digital transfer from restored film elements, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition
Philip Glass’s opera La Belle et la Bête, as an alternate soundtrack, presented in 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray edition"

These two are only on the Blu-ray.

" Two commentaries: one by film historian Arthur Knight and one by writer and cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling
Screening at the Majestic, a 1995 documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew
Interview with cinematographer Henri Alekan
Rare behind-the-scenes photos and publicity stills
Film restoration demonstration
Original trailer, directed and narrated by Jean Cocteau, and the 1995 restoration trailer
New and improved English subtitle translation"

All of these are on both.

" PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Geoffrey O’Brien (Blu-ray only), a 1947 piece on the film by Cocteau, excerpts from Francis Steegmuller’s 1970 Cocteau: A Biography, a reprint of Mme. Leprince de Beaumont’s original fable (DVD only), and an introduction to Glass’s opera by the composer"

The O'Brien essay is only in the Blu-ray booklet, the reprint of the original fairy tale is only in the DVD booklet, and the other pieces are in both booklets.

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by jayembee

In the listings on Criterion's site the extras mentioned are included on both BD and DVD unless specified otherwise. So, for example, for Beauty and the Beast:

SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

" New, high-definition digital transfer from restored film elements, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition
Philip Glass’s opera La Belle et la Bête, as an alternate soundtrack, presented in 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray edition"

These two are only on the Blu-ray.

" Two commentaries: one by film historian Arthur Knight and one by writer and cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling
Screening at the Majestic, a 1995 documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew
Interview with cinematographer Henri Alekan
Rare behind-the-scenes photos and publicity stills
Film restoration demonstration
Original trailer, directed and narrated by Jean Cocteau, and the 1995 restoration trailer
New and improved English subtitle translation"

All of these are on both.

" PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Geoffrey O’Brien (Blu-ray only), a 1947 piece on the film by Cocteau, excerpts from Francis Steegmuller’s 1970 Cocteau: A Biography, a reprint of Mme. Leprince de Beaumont’s original fable (DVD only), and an introduction to Glass’s opera by the composer"

The O'Brien essay is only in the Blu-ray booklet, the reprint of the original fairy tale is only in the DVD booklet, and the other pieces are in both booklets.

Cheers jayembee. As I've now no job I'm looking at any way to save a few $$ but still buy films. No more going mad at the sales, which, with hindsight, might not be a bad thing

[pro-bassoonist]

Throne of Blood Blu-ray REVIEW



Fans of this film should be very pleased with the technical presentation. The film looks very good on Blu-ray after the 2K resto. More importantly, the audio is dramatically improved. (Watch the ceremony where Washizu and Miki are rewarded).

Pro-B

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Throne of Blood Blu-ray REVIEW

Fans of this film should be very pleased with the technical presentation. The film looks very good on Blu-ray after the 2K resto. More importantly, the audio is dramatically improved. (Watch the ceremony where Washizu and Miki are rewarded).

Pro-B

AWESOME!!! I have this on pre-order since it was announced because it's one of my all-time favorite movies. Now way I'm waiting for any sale for this one!!!

I have the very problematic BFI DVD, but always held back on getting the Criterion DVD because I wanted to wait for an HD upgrade. I now eagerly await!

[Oblivion138]

I usually hold off for Criterion sales, only grabbing "Must Have" titles without a sale in sight. But Throne of Blood is one of those titles. I can't wait to add it to my collection. Especially since I'm currently in the midst of one of my "Shakespearean cinema" phases.

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by joie

I think that Martin Scorsese said in the "Red Shoes" extras that it had never looked as good because with a computer they were able to register the color layers better than they had ever been registered before.

I was amazed at how vivid the colors were on this release. I sat in the dark watching this with my mouth open at how amazing it looked. So hard to believe.

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by jw007

I went crazy again today at Barnes & Noble and ended up using 3 coupons on 3 Criterion purchases.

I bought the World Cinema Project (box set) with a 25% off coupon for $50 + tax. Then I swung by another store and used a 25% off coupon on Autumn Sonata and the same 30% coupon I had already used (this time I asked the young cashier to punch in the code) on Pale Flower! I got the last 2 for $15 and $16 + tax. Wow, what a great day for Criterions.



PS. Thank you Hariseldon and Lemonski for the 25% coupons!

PPS. I finally learned a lesson about these coupons. Never print them out! Always load the graphic on your smartphone and show the cashier it so he/she manually enters the code! It's the best way for these coupons to work, especially if the coupon was already used!

Nice!! Great haul and way to stack the coupons!! I've got 1 25% I need to use today to pick up Pale Flower, my order finally came in.

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by GxyExpress999

Looks like there's no thread for World Cinema Project so I'm going to post some pics here.

[Show spoiler]

Thanks for the pictures... man it's big! I'm planning on picking this up soon!

[Mansinthe]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Throne of Blood Blu-ray REVIEW



Pro-B

defintly a must have ;D wont wait for the next sale here and order it at B&N

[lordmorpheus72]

Christmas vacation movie marathon has started. The first 4 are non-Criterion, but are made up of a suggestion from here about The Man from Earth, and then from my discussions here about Westerns, Man with No Name Trilogy.

I've finished The Man from Earth and must say I really enjoyed the film. It was a nice non-scifi, scifi film. I do love the single location/set movies, and how it makes you feel like a part of the film, as if you are in the scene. Thanks to those that recommended this movie.

Starting A Fistful of Dollars now. After the trilogy, I have the following to watch today, and the rest of the week to 10 days of my vacation(in alpha order):

3 Films by Roberto Rossellini Starring Ingrid Bergman
John Cassavetes: Five Films
Gold Rush
In the Realm of the Senses
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion
Kiss Me Deadly
Repo Man
Seconds
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
The Thin Red Line
Things to Come
Three Colors
Tokyo Story
Early Bergman Eclipse Set
When Horror Came to Shochiku Eclipse Set

Phew.. not sure I have time unless I don't sleep, but I'm giving it the old college try (plus I have to head to BN and pickup my Pale Flowers order. And I have a few more non-Criterion to watch as well:

Apocalypse Now: Full Disclosure
Before Midnight
Chariots of Fire
Citizen Kane: 70th Ann. Ultimate
Metropolis
North by Northwest
Outlaw Josey Wales
Streetcar Named Desire: 60th Anniversary
Third Man (Studio Canal release)

I think I have enough for my break...

[Mansinthe]

you should put metropolis really high on that list.

[octagon]

Hmmmmm, marathon viewings over the holidays...I have something of that sort half in mind for New Year's Day.

Figuring to be hung over on the couch but reasonably alert I'm thinking that might a good day for Aviation Fest.

Wings
Battle of Britian
The Right Stuff
Apollo 13 (not sure about this one)
For All Mankind

Not sure if I'll split it over days but I like the lineup.

Oh, and time, mood and consideration for neighbor permitting I might top it off with something light and (ambien pun alert) airy like Top Gun.

[lordmorpheus72]

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

you should put metropolis really high on that list.

I was thinking of moving it toward the top. It may slip in before I start my Criterion run. I've just bought way too many movies lately.... like that could happen.

Originally Posted by octagon

Hmmmmm, marathon viewings over the holidays...I have something of that sort half in mind for New Year's Day.

Figuring to be hung over on the couch but reasonably alert I'm thinking that might a good day for Aviation Fest.

Wings
Battle of Britian
The Right Stuff
Apollo 13 (not sure about this one)
For All Mankind

Not sure if I'll split it over days but I like the lineup.

Oh, and time, mood and consideration for neighbor permitting I might top it off with something light and (ambien pun alert) airy like Top Gun.

I need to pick up the Right Stuff digibook, it's been a long time. And I vote for moving Apollo 13 and For All Manking up on the list. Two of my favorite NASA related films.

[The Great Owl]

A holiday movie marathon... I'm good for that.

I'll be working every day except for on the official holidays this week and next week, since my family lives close by, and since I like the slack atmosphere in the office when I'm basically the only person here. I've always enjoyed working during Christmas/New Year week, because the few people who do come into the office are always in a cheerful mood, people always bring food into the office, and the vibe is pretty laid back.
I always wait until late January or early February to take my personal leave time, because that's when everyone else in the office is grumpy with the winter weather and having received their post-holiday credit card bills.

Anyway, I took a break from my "Film Noir Marathon" this past weekend to watch Mary Poppins, It's a Wonderful Life, and Saving Mr. Banks. Two five-star classic films and one slightly-schmaltzy, but nonetheless engaging new flick that I was able to see for free at the theater.

Last night, I returned to film noir with Secret Beyond the Door and The File on Thelma Jordan. It's great to be back in "Dark City" again.

I've saved my most eagerly-awaited film noir Blu-rays for last, so here's what's on my agenda for the next week or two...

The Big Combo
Plunder Road
Private Hell 36
Crashout
Force of Evil
City That Never Sleeps
Shack Out on 101
Body and Soul
The Hitch-Hiker
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
Panic in the Streets
Pursued

I'll fit these movies, in no particular order, into my schedule as I make my way to see family and such.

The last six Criterion flicks that I bought last week at the end of the 50% off sale will have to wait until 2014.

[octagon]

None of this is locked in but I'm currently leaning toward the more chronological order.

Depends on what time of day I start and whether I decide to split it. Some of those titles are apartment appropriate even in the wee hours. Others...not so much

[octagon]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

[Show spoiler]A holiday movie marathon... I'm good for that.

I'll be working every day except for on the official holidays this week and next week, since my family lives close by, and since I like the slack atmosphere in the office when I'm basically the only person here. I've always enjoyed working during Christmas/New Year week, because the few people who do come into the office are always in a cheerful mood, people always bring food into the office, and the vibe is pretty laid back.
I always wait until late January or early February to take my personal leave time, because that's when everyone else in the office is grumpy with the winter weather and having received their post-holiday credit card bills.

Anyway, I took a break from my "Film Noir Marathon" this past weekend to watch Mary Poppins, It's a Wonderful Life, and Saving Mr. Banks. Two five-star classic films and one slightly-schmaltzy, but nonetheless engaging new flick that I was able to see for free at the theater.

Last night, I returned to film noir with Secret Beyond the Door and The File on Thelma Jordan. It's great to be back in "Dark City" again.

I've saved my most eagerly-awaited film noir Blu-rays for last, so here's what's on my agenda for the next week or two...

The Big Combo
Plunder Road
Private Hell 36
Crashout
Force of Evil
City That Never Sleeps
Shack Out on 101
Body and Soul
The Hitch-Hiker
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Panic in the Streets
Pursued

I'll fit these movies, in no particular order, into my schedule as I make my way to see family and such.

The last six Criterion flicks that I bought last week at the end of the 50% off sale will have to wait until 2014

.

I watched City That Never Sleeps late Saturday night, early Sunday morning and that was the perfect time to watch it. It's not great and I would never tell somebody they have to run out and get it but it's a really, really solid B-level Late Late Show kind of melodrama.

I had a lot of fun with it and if you can watch it after midnight that's definitely the way to go with it.

[14728]

Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

Christmas vacation movie marathon has started. The first 4 are non-Criterion, but are made up of a suggestion from here about The Man from Earth, and then from my discussions here about Westerns, Man with No Name Trilogy.

Speaking of movie marathons, I watched Die Hard last night for a marathon I started on the 10th. I call it the "Keeping My Sanity Until Christmas" marathon. Since the 10th is when presents started going under the tree, I decided to watch one film each day to keep my sanity until Christmas. However, last week I was busy, so I didn't watch 6 of the films. So I'm watching 2 films today, 2 films on Xmas eve, and one film everyday after Christmas until I finish them. Today I'll be watching Seconds and 8 1/2

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by octagon

I watched City That Never Sleeps late Saturday night, early Sunday morning and that was the perfect time to watch it. It's not great and I would never tell somebody they have to run out and get it but it's a really, really solid B-level Late Late Show kind of melodrama.

I'm finding that most of these Olive Films noir titles fall along these lines. I'm really enjoying the scrappy B-movie aesthetic across the board with movies like Cry Vengeance, Hoodlum Empire, Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye, Union Station, Appointment with Danger, Dark City, Dark Mirror, The File on Thelma Jordan, and such.

I have to say that The Enforcer and Hell's Half Acre are my favorite underrated treasures of the Olive noir lot so far, but they're all a lot of fun.