The Criterion Collection

[atfree]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

For the Alfred Hitchcock fans in the fold...

I just pulled the trigger on the Australian Blu-ray of Lifeboat, since this disc has been confirmed as being Region A playable and that it reportedly comparable to the Masters of Cinema disc (same special features).

Lifeboat

$25.60, including international shipping. I ordered Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1959) from EzyDVD last month, and am pleased with the disc, so it was a no-brainer to pull the trigger on Lifeboat after finding out that it, too, is Region A friendly.
(As with Journey to the Centre of the Earth, the EzyDVD site states it as Region B, but the disc is confirmed Region A playable by Blu-ray.com.)

Just FYI, "The Devil's Brigade" is also Region A playable although the disc and most sites list it as Region B. So far, all the "Hollywood Gold Series" blu-rays from Shock/Veg (Lifeboat, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Devil's Brigade, Exodus) that I've purchased so far are ALL region A playable despite the discs being marked Region B. I have a couple more of these releases (Bandolero, The Unforgiven) in my sights.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Rich Pure Doom

Is that big giant ratings sticker on the outside packaging or on the sleeve itself?

It's on the sleeve itself with my copy of Journey to the Centre of the Earth. The otherwise-awesome cover art makes up for it, though.

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

Wow! I didn't know that was Alain Delon!! Thanks, Owl. That's awesome. Is that film any good - The Unvanquished?

I've never seen The Unvanquished, but I will someday!

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by atfree

Just FYI, "The Devil's Brigade" is also Region A playable although the disc and most sites list it as Region B. So far, all the "Hollywood Gold Series" blu-rays from Shock/Veg (Lifeboat, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Devil's Brigade, Exodus) that I've purchased so far are ALL region A playable despite the discs being marked Region B. I have a couple more of these releases (Bandolero, The Unforgiven) in my sights.

Is there a list or a catalogue of all of the titles in the series? I'd like to browse to see what else they have on offer.

[Jr7936]

i posted this in a few other threads but i think the criterion group needs to see this and cringe

look what came in the mail today, from warehouse deals on amazon


how could someone do that to the outer box of zatoichi is beyond me

[The Great Owl]

Speaking of, I'm about to sit down to watch Journey to the Centre of the Earth in its entirety, as I only skipped to a few scenes when the Australian Blu-ray first arrived. (I've seen the movie about a dozen times during my life, so spoilers from scene-skipping were not a factor.)

Also...

This is one degree separated from Criterion, but I watched my Blu-ray of Logan's Run last night. The movie features Jenny Agutter, who also stars in the Criterion title, Walkabout. Blu-ray.com gives three and half stars to Logan's Run for picture quality, but I'd personally bump that up to four at the least. I think that it's an impressive high definition presentation. I've always liked revisiting this one, via my old DVD, but my appreciation has increased tenfold after seeing it on Blu-ray.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I've never seen The Unvanquished, but I will someday!

ahh.. yes.. just looked it up on RT. It also stars Lea Massari - the sexy mom from Criterion release Murmur of the Heart. just saw that recently, too. was very good!

[jw007]

I watched The Man Who Fell to Earth again last night and I noticed that scenes from The Third Man are in the movie (actually, an entire sequence devoted to The Third Man)! When I originally saw The Man Who Fell to Earth, I had not seen The Third Man yet so I didn't understand the reference but seeing it again last night was great since I understood it all more.

Isn't it even more ironic that both The Man Who Fell to Earth and The Third Man were the first two Criterion Blu-rays to go out of print and that the former film is linked to the latter film?

Is that a coincidence or what?

[smoss469]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

This is one degree separated from Criterion, but I watched my Blu-ray of Logan's Run last night. The movie features Jenny Agutter, who also stars in the Criterion title, Walkabout. Blu-ray.com gives three and half stars to Logan's Run for picture quality, but I'd personally bump that up to four at the least. I think that it's an impressive high definition presentation. I've always liked revisiting this one, via my old DVD, but my appreciation has increased tenfold after seeing it on Blu-ray.

I actually snatched it up for $5 at Best Buy 2-3 days ago but haven't had a chance to watch it yet, glad to hear the PQ is excellent.

[MifuneFan]

I'm so late to the party, but I'm excited about the possibility of Red Sun being released by Criterion. I was seriously considering importing it from Japan, but I'm going to wait and see if that's what it is.

One of the clues definitely looks like Ringu, and that's long overdue for a BD release in the US, but I'd be shocked if Criterion released it.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

One of the clues definitely looks like Ringu, and that's long overdue for a BD release in the US, but I'd be shocked if Criterion released it.

I wish that Criterion would pick up the 2001 film, Pulse (Kairo), as a title, because it is my favorite of the Japanese horror films.

I would certainly buy Ringu, though.

[mrjohnnyb]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

For the Alfred Hitchcock fans in the fold...

I just pulled the trigger on the Australian Blu-ray of Lifeboat, since this disc has been confirmed as being Region A playable and that it reportedly comparable to the Masters of Cinema disc (same special features).

Lifeboat

$25.60, including international shipping. I ordered Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1959) from EzyDVD last month, and am pleased with the disc, so it was a no-brainer to pull the trigger on Lifeboat after finding out that it, too, is Region A friendly.
(As with Journey to the Centre of the Earth, the EzyDVD site states it as Region B, but the disc is confirmed Region A playable by Blu-ray.com.)

Great buy and great film!

[Show spoiler]The image of Walter Slezak rowing the boat is forever imbued in my subconscious.

[octagon]

It's twelve below and I still haven't watched The Ice Storm.

Hmmmm..........

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by octagon

It's twelve below and I still haven't watched The Ice Storm.

Hmmmm..........

It's approaching the single digits here in Georgia for the first time in decades.

I ought to watch Letter Never Sent.

[stairfox]

I just added "Rashomon" to my collection. Has anyone seen it lately?

[Guydowood]

The Digital Bits posted this as part of Criterion 2014 slate:

Buena Vista Social Club
The Deer Hunter
Picnic and Hanging Park
Let it Be
M. Hulot
Red River
Scanners

http://thedigitalbits.com/columns/my...ts/010614_1315

[hoytereden]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

It's approaching the single digits here in Georgia for the first time in decades.

I ought to watch Letter Never Sent.

I'll be nice and not mention the weather here.

[Rich Pure Doom]

Originally Posted by Guydowood

The Digital Bits posted this as part of Criterion 2014 slate:

Buena Vista Social Club
The Deer Hunter
Picnic and Hanging Park
Let it Be
M. Hulot
Red River
Scanners

http://thedigitalbits.com/columns/my...ts/010614_1315

Deer Hunter seems highly unlikely, but you never know.

[SilentDawn]

Originally Posted by octagon

It's twelve below and I still haven't watched The Ice Storm.

Hmmmm..........

What a great film to watch on frigid days like this, (16 below in Wisco) I also recommend a viewing of John Carpenter's The Thing in these cold winter days.

Also, Thief comes out the day before my final exams.

I guess it'll be a great reward for bracing through them.

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by Guydowood

The Digital Bits posted this as part of Criterion 2014 slate:

Buena Vista Social Club
The Deer Hunter
Picnic and Hanging Park
Let it Be
M. Hulot
Red River
Scanners

http://thedigitalbits.com/columns/my...ts/010614_1315

That's sounds a bit more definitive than whats probably warranted...

Criterion released their annual teaser image for upcoming 2014 Dual Format titles over New Year’s, and speculation as to the clued titles includes Scanners, Deer Hunter, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Red River, Buena Vista Social Club, Let it Be, an M. Hulot box set

[Herry Dunston]

I just want Criterion to someday release Breaking the Waves.