The Criterion Collection

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I know many have already said it but Criterion should post on thir site that they will stop pressing new DVDS on future titles starting (for example) june 2015 and will go BLU ray only. It would give a lot of time for those DVD buyers to come to terms with the change and really if they cared about video/ audio they would be BLU already. (Many may not realize a BLU player can play their DVDs also) criterion were king of laserdiscs and helped create how special editions of films were made. They just need to go 100% BLU.

This would be a bad call in terms of Criterion's relationship with libraries and educational facilities. Libraries are a good source for people who do not necessarily have the income to buy classic films, and the Criterion DVDs are an invaluable resource in that regard.

As sad as it seems, I interpret Criterion's move away from Dual Format as a sign that they've given up on Blu-ray as a viable replacement for DVDs. Many people are simply moving on from DVDs to streaming or to nothing.

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Awwww, one of my friends posts that when he has nothing else to say

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by Clare2904

I've had the chance to watch a few times but always passed. Can't put my finger on why but I don't think I'll ever drop Critetion money on it.

I can understand that. I can def see how some would be underwhelmed by it. That's kind of my reaction to the Bergman's I've seen.

[jetthead]

Originally Posted by EricJ

And not to SPOILER the ending, but this is the movie that will officially make the most ardent 40's Citizen Kane fan hate 70's Orson Welles during his later smug, arrogant, condescendingly pretentious Fat Marlon Brando years.
A clever twist for a documentary is spoiled by a climactic vanity stunt that comes off as, well...smug, arrogant, condescending, pretentious, fat and lazy.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by movieben1138

Well, I guess there'll be several of us dropping our PlayTime blu-rays and Trafic DVDs on eBay tonight, eh? That Tati set is so exciting!! I've been wanting to see Jour de fête for a long time! And, also, more John Ford is always welcome. (Every single title this month is an upgrade for me...)

-Ben

I might hold on to mine because of the different artwork. Maybe its value will increase? Of course the value could also decrease because the film will now be available from Criterion again.

[noirjunkie]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I know many have already said it but Criterion should post on thir site that they will stop pressing new DVDS on future titles starting (for example) june 2015 and will go BLU ray only. It would give a lot of time for those DVD buyers to come to terms with the change and really if they cared about video/ audio they would be BLU already. (Many may not realize a BLU player can play their DVDs also) criterion were king of laserdiscs and helped create how special editions of films were made. They just need to go 100% BLU.

The only real problem I have with this idea is that many classrooms in both the high school and college settings still only have DVD players, and going to blu exclusively would mean that teachers would have a much harder time finding ways to show Criterion films -- many of which have a great deal of educational value -- in the classroom.

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I can understand that. I can def see how some would be underwhelmed by it. That's kind of my reaction to the Bergman's I've seen.

My film club screened it and it wasn't a massive hit. I would like to try it, if only for Marcelo, handsome devil

[SammyJankis]

Originally Posted by Clare2904

Awwww, one of my friends posts that when he has nothing else to say

Ha, I just love that gif.

[minister_x]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I know many have already said it but Criterion should post on thir site that they will stop pressing new DVDS on future titles starting (for example) june 2015 and will go BLU ray only. It would give a lot of time for those DVD buyers to come to terms with the change and really if they cared about video/ audio they would be BLU already. (Many may not realize a BLU player can play their DVDs also) criterion were king of laserdiscs and helped create how special editions of films were made. They just need to go 100% BLU.

I think Criterion (or someone else) mentioned a while back that schools, libraries and others are stuck with the more-dominant DVD equipment, so going blu-only would shut them out of purchases to no-one's benefit (Criterion makes less sales, the schools/libraries don't get the films or the extensive supplements, which can be used for teaching, etc., etc.). What the combo packs were meant to do was help those who haven't gone blu to smooth the transition, but it didn't work quite as planned. (Also, some sets are monsters in size as a result.) Criterion explained: http://www.criterion.com/current/posts/3195-re-format

[mcvitie]

Wow! What an amazing month. Highlight for me is My Darling Clementine. First month in long time that I want them all. Cheers Criterion, keep up the good work

[Clare2904]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Ha, I just love that gif.

You need a shave

[Elvis]

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Not even La Dolce Vita?

La Dolce Vita is the "ONE" that should be relesed!!! My 4th favorite film of all time! Happy dance!! Now if we can get La Strada and Nights of Cabiria all will be right in the world....for awhile.

[TJS_Blu]

I get to scratch another off my sig, need to think of a replacement.

[blkhrt]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

As sad as it seems, I interpret Criterion's move away from Dual Format as a sign that they've given up on Blu-ray as a viable replacement for DVDs. Many people are simply moving on from DVDs to streaming or to nothing.

I don't think that this is necessarily the case. Instead, I think it is simply a cost/benefit issue for Criterion. They probably sold fewer of the dual format releases than they did of the DVD releases and the separate blu releases, so they are maximizing their sales.

[lukejosephchung]

Plan to get ALL of these, but I'm trying to decide whether to get them on street date or wait till B&N's November 50%-off Criterion sale for 'em...

[SammyJankis]

I really love that Vanishing cover. So much better than the old one.

[Ctzalman]

I guess I'm the only one super-excited about f for fake? Orson Welles, tremendous film, amazing bonus features. Doesn't get much better.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by JeffTheMovieGuy

Wish Criterion would get the rights from MGM to put out The Passenger on Blu-ray. It's a great Antonioni movie.

They'd have to speak with Jack Nicholson as he owns the film.

[Namuhana]

I'm excited for La dolce vita (I need more Fellini in my collection), but that's about it. I watched Playtime earlier this year and it didn't do too much for me.

[Edward J Grug III]

My Darling Clementine - The month's highlight for me! My wife and I have been really loving getting into John Ford the last few months! Perfect timing for us.

F for Fake - We've also been catching up with Orson Welles too. In fact we watched Macbeth just yesterday! This is also a must-buy for us.

La Dolce Vita - This is a very likely buy. We've not seen it or any Fellini yet. We have Amarcord on the way...

The Complete Jacques Tati - I think we want to try before we buy if we can manage it with this set.

The Vanishing - This is a pass from us.