The Criterion Collection

[Colkurtz88]

Originally Posted by belcherman

Just out of curiousity, which version were you watching? I've watched the extended version and didn't have a problem, but I haven't watched the shorter version yet.

I was watching the shorter version and there were issues during the second half of the movie. Jon recommended that I do a firmware update which I am doing now. We'll see if this solves the issue.

[Colkurtz88]

Yeah same thing. I'm going to send this back.

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by Colkurtz88

Yeah same thing. I'm going to send this back.

Shame Hope you get sorted.

[Polaroid]

Breaking the Waves has arrived and it's gorgeous - amazing package, can't wait to see the new transfer later :-) screencaps were stunning

[ShellOilJunior]

I feel bad for recommending Family Video the other day. Persona shipped on March 21st and has yet to arrive at my doorstep. I know it said 5-10 days (Today is day #10) but this is ridiculous.

[Simon_LDT]

Are Criterion editions from amazon.ca the same releases as in the US (no french text, etc)?

I see Persona is down to $21.63 and I'm tempted...

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I feel bad for recommending Family Video the other day. Persona shipped on March 21st and has yet to arrive at my doorstep. I know it said 5-10 days (Today is day #10) but this is ridiculous.

I ordered the Blu-ray of The Swimmer from Family Video about three weeks ago, because they had the cheapest price. A few days after the release date, Family Video sent me an email saying that they had canceled my order because the item was no longer in stock, and that they had refunded my money. The refund was posted on my account four days later. After I received the cancellation email, I ordered The Swimmer from Barnes & Noble for the same price and received the Blu-ray two days later.

Family Video kindly gave me a credit of two dollars off of my next order from them, but I'll probably never use it. I gave them a shot, and they dropped the ball.

Ordering Persona, The Freshman, and The Great Beauty directly from Criterion was more expensive, but the Blu-rays arrived quickly and in perfect condition. I think that I'll stick with ordering Criterion Blu-rays directly from Criterion unless I buy them in person at a Barnes & Noble location.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I ordered the Blu-ray of The Swimmer from Family Video about three weeks ago, because they had the cheapest price. A few days after the release date, Family Video sent me an email saying that they had canceled my order because the item was no longer in stock, and that they had refunded my money. The refund was posted on my account four days later. After I received the cancellation email, I ordered The Swimmer from Barnes & Noble for the same price and received the Blu-ray two days later.

Family Video kindly gave me a credit of two dollars off of my next order from them, but I'll probably never use it. I gave them a shot, and they dropped the ball.

Ordering Persona, The Freshman, and The Great Beauty directly from Criterion was more expensive, but the Blu-rays arrived quickly and in perfect condition. I think that I'll stick with ordering Criterion Blu-rays directly from Criterion unless I buy them in person at a Barnes & Noble location.

The only other time I've ordered from them was purchasing Wilder's The Apartment. I think it arrived on release date.

[ijustblumyself]

Originally Posted by Simon_LDT

Are Criterion editions from amazon.ca the same releases as in the US (no french text, etc)?

I see Persona is down to $21.63 and I'm tempted...

Second this question!

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by Simon_LDT

Are Criterion editions from amazon.ca the same releases as in the US (no french text, etc)?

I see Persona is down to $21.63 and I'm tempted...

Originally Posted by ijustblumyself

Second this question!

I live in Québec and the thought of the discs being in French is something that has never even crossed my mind. I have never seen that anywhere.

[Polaroid]

The criterion artwork for Breaking the waves follows through to inside thee digipak sleeve, nice touch :-)

[gates70]

Originally Posted by Simon_LDT

Are Criterion editions from amazon.ca the same releases as in the US (no french text, etc)?

I see Persona is down to $21.63 and I'm tempted...

Originally Posted by ijustblumyself

Second this question!

I live in Quebec and have bought over 20 Criterion on Amazon and I've never seen french on them. That being said, for that price, I'm blind buying Persona!

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I feel bad for recommending Family Video the other day. Persona shipped on March 21st and has yet to arrive at my doorstep. I know it said 5-10 days (Today is day #10) but this is ridiculous.

I've only ordered one film from them, Holy Motors, and I received it a day or two before release. Seems to be hit or miss with them.

[LPMA]

Originally Posted by gates70

I live in Quebec and have bought over 20 Criterion on Amazon and I've never seen french on them. That being said, for that price, I'm blind buying Persona!

Good find! For a while the amazon.ca listings had a "does not ship to Québec" notice, I'm assuming because the packaging isn't bilingual. Thankfully that didn't last long. Also Criterion's website states it only ships to "english speaking Canada" but I've never had any issue shipping to Montréal.

[Mansinthe]

for Persona from amazon.ca
just add another criterion with a later release date to the order. and they will ship persona in a few days. (mine will be shipped in 3 days).

after its shipped you can cancel the other item and pay only half the shipping fee.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

for Persona from amazon.ca
just add another criterion with a later release date to the order. and they will ship persona in a few days. (mine will be shipped in 3 days).

after its shipped you can cancel the other item and pay only half the shipping fee.

not a bad idea... if you want to feel dirty about yourself. I'm all for getting the absolute best deal possible, but that's a calculated scam, no?

[bwdowiak]

my wife and I watched Belle de Jour last night and really enjoyed it. I really liked the dream sequences. they had a tangible creepiness to them. and I thought the characterizations were really well done, too - particularly the "boy scout" husband and Marcel.

it works on many levels - as an art film, the surreal dream sequences, and the (comparatively) conventional climax which I felt was really exciting

good stuff. multiple viewings material here.

[NoirFan]

For those considering upgrading their Criterion DVDs of Sullivan's Travels, the upcoming Arrow disc will have a fantastic selection of (just announced) extras:

Special Edition Contents
• New high definition digital transfer of the film by Universal Pictures;
• Uncompressed Mono 2.0 PCM Audio;
• Optional English SDH subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing;
• Audio commentary by filmmaker and Python Terry Jones;
• Preston Sturges: The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer – Kenneth Bowser’s acclaimed feature-length documentary portrait from the American Masters series;
• Kevin Jackson on Sullivan’s Travels: an appreciation by the writer and broadcaster;
• The Preston Sturges Stock Company: a celebration of Sturges’ regular character actors and bit-part players;
• Safeguarding Military Information: a Sturges-scripted propaganda short released the same month as Sullivan’s Travels;
• Theatrical Trailer;
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jay Shaw;
• Booklet featuring new writing on the film by screwball comedy expert Peter Swaab, plus archive pieces by Geoff Brown and Preston Sturges, illustrated with original stills and poster.

[Mansinthe]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

not a bad idea... if you want to feel dirty about yourself. I'm all for getting the absolute best deal possible, but that's a calculated scam, no?

most of the time the only way to stay below the tax free limits of a lot of countrys over here. ;P i dont feel bad about not wanting to pay ~12-15$ shipping/tax for a 20-22$ bluray.

[salad]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Emory University here in Atlanta is showing a series, Burt Lancaster: A Centennial Filmfest, in a couple of weeks.

[Show spoiler]
Atlantic City (1980), screening
Friday, April 11, 2014, 7:30 PM. White Hall 205 301 Dowman Dr. Atlanta, GA 30322
Cost: Free -- No Ticket Required

"Conversation Piece" (1974), screening
Saturday, April 12, 2014, 7:30 PM. White Hall 205 301 Dowman Dr. Atlanta, GA 30322
Cost: Free -- No Ticket Required

The Killers (1946), screening
Sunday, April 13, 2014, 7:30 PM. White Hall 205 301 Dowman Dr. Atlanta, GA 30322
Cost: Free -- No Ticket Required

The Swimmer (1968), screening
Friday, April 18, 2014, 7:30 PM. White Hall 205 301 Dowman Dr. Atlanta, GA 30322
Cost: Free -- No Ticket Required
To be introduced by Burt Lancaster's daughter, Joanna Lancaster

Sweet Smell of Success (1957), screening
Saturday, April 19, 2014, 7:30 PM. White Hall 205 301 Dowman Dr. Atlanta, GA 30322
Cost: Free -- No Ticket Required

Brute Force (1947), screening
Sunday, April 20, 2014, 7:30 PM. White Hall 205 301 Dowman Dr. Atlanta, GA 30322
Cost: Free -- No Ticket Required


I cannot make it to all of these, but I'd love to see The Killers, Sweet Smell of Success, and Brute Force on the big screen. This would be a good chance for me to check out some classic film noir with an audience. I hope that I can make it to one or all of these those three.

I watched The Swimmer on Blu-ray a couple of nights ago, and it really blew me away. It's such an unnerving story in every sense of the word, and the reviews that compare it to an episode of The Twilight Zone are spot-on. I might have to make room for this one as well, if possible.

Wow. Thanks for the heads up.

I wonder how these titles will be screened. According to Google, other series with the same title have played across the country over the past year, with screenings also introduced by Ms. Lancaster. (With other favorites that are no-shows here: 'Criss Cross,' 'Vera Cruz,' etc.)

I already have all six on DVD, plus, on blu-ray, Raro's poor, smeary 'Conversation Piece' and the excellent Criterion 'Sweet Smell..' But it would be cool to see an actual 35mm print.

Driving to the Emory area from where I live is a pain, but these are great flicks.

I live about 3 miles away and have never made it to a screening at White Hall.

I really wanted to catch 'Mauvais Sang' a few weeks ago but it slipped my mind.