The Criterion Collection

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Is this really considered a good deal? Most titles are $36. Even if you B2G1 it's still what, $24 each plus tax? Doesn't sound like a good deal to me unless I'm missing something.

On the website, I don't think it works for Criterions, just listed titles of other dvds. So I'm just going to wait until next month for hopefully a July 50% sale.

[scorsetinogilliam]

first off, a lady at my local b and n said that around july 16th it should happen, they got the call, it's just not confirmed as 50% off yet. also, with bing.com you can get the secret of the grain for 19.99 at bestbuy.com. probably a mistake on their part, but worth a try for now. with the bing.com 20% cashback right now, the shipping you have to pay is cancelled out, thus getting it at about b and n prices during the sale....

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by scorsetinogilliam

first off, a lady at my local b and n said that around july 16th it should happen, they got the call, it's just not confirmed as 50% off yet. also, with bing.com you can get the secret of the grain for 19.99 at bestbuy.com. probably a mistake on their part, but worth a try for now. with the bing.com 20% cashback right now, the shipping you have to pay is cancelled out, thus getting it at about b and n prices during the sale....

I don't have "Bing" but will probably buy it for $20 plus shipping/tax anyways.

[blurayuser09]

I've never bought a Criterion-released movie but I would like to start a collection. Can someone recommend me some of their releases to start?

Let's say that I'm open to all the genres produced by Criterion. Some art-house movies would be nice to experiment with.

[Chaka]

Originally Posted by blurayuser09

I've never bought a Criterion-released movie but I would like to start a collection. Can someone recommend me some of their releases to start?

Let's say that I'm open to all the genres produced by Criterion. Some art-house movies would be nice to experiment with.

at the very top of this forum there is a sticky and I think you will get more help there.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-mo...iscussion.html

[surfdude12]

Good Starters:

Revanche
The Last Emperor
Paris Texas

Cream of the Crop:

The 400 Blows
The Seventh Seal
The Third Man
8 1/2

[Sir Platypus]

Well, one more mainstream movie that they released that I'd recommend is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Great movie, great visual quality, and a very in-depth making of that goes into many aspects of the film and is almost more interesting than the movie itself. The features are especially good if you are interested in how they created the aging effects for the characters.

Unfortunately this is the only one I own, so I can't really recommend any others, or compare them for that matter. Another good thing about this particular release is that it should be easier to find and a bit cheaper than other Criterion releases.

[blurayuser09]

Originally Posted by Chaka

at the very top of this forum there is a sticky and I think you will get more help there.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-mo...iscussion.html

I saw that stick, and it doesn't help me whatsoever. Thanks anyways.

[meehan]

Originally Posted by surfdude12

Cream of the Crop:

The 400 Blows
The Seventh Seal
The Third Man
8 1/2

Can't go wrong with any of them.

[42041]

Shouldn't your collection be based on the films and the filmmakers, not the company distributing them

[surfdude12]

Originally Posted by 42041

Shouldn't your collection be based on the films and the filmmakers, not the company distributing them

where did he say he wasn't considering the film or filmmaker? I thought he asked us for the names of films?

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by blurayuser09

I saw that stick, and it doesn't help me whatsoever. Thanks anyways.

While reading the existing content in this thread may not be beneficial to you, this would be the most appropriate place to ask this question, as those participating in this thread on a regular basis (there are many) have a great deal of exposure to this particular studio, and you are more likely to find opinions formulated based on multiple titles viewed, rather than a few......

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by blurayuser09

I've never bought a Criterion-released movie but I would like to start a collection. Can someone recommend me some of their releases to start?

Let's say that I'm open to all the genres produced by Criterion. Some art-house movies would be nice to experiment with.

It might depend on your prefered style of movie? There are a few people are who enjoy everything Criterion releases, others (like me) will buy certain movies and rent the others and other only get the ones they truly want.

I might suggest The Seventh Seal on Blu-ray by Ingmar Bergman. It may not be the easiest movie to start with but it will give you some idea what are the genre of movies Criterion releases. They offer a chance to get and see movies that would not be available otherwise since they would not attract a large audience. If you wish to start with something easy then the movies of Akira Kurosawa would be a good place to start. It's fair to say he is one of the most accessible director on Criterion. If you want to jump right in you may want to try Jean Luc Godard, Francois Truffaut, Yasurijo Ozu or Federico Fellini. I am sure many others could give you suggestion. All I can say is enjoy yourself and be prepare to see some truly amazing movies.

[Cypher]

How come they're releasing the Josef Von Sternberg Silent Film Collection on dvd but not blu-ray?

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Cypher

How come they're releasing the Josef Von Sternberg Silent Film Collection on dvd but not blu-ray?

They got the rights before they started blu-ray. Alot of people wants it on blu, so e-mail them the suggestion and they could prob get the blu rights from all of the feedback they will get on it.

The only dvd that I wonder why wasn't on blu this year is Dillinger is Dead, just because the "sister" company Janus owns the theatrical rights and usually means a Criterion release is after, not having to ask a studio for the blu rights. It even has a restored HD transfer. Every other dvd only release this year has been from studios or weak transfers.

[surfdude12]

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that I just stopped by my B&N and the lady confirmed that ALL titles (including Criterion) qualify for B2G1 in-store.

Most films had a sticker percentage off the title. Criterions only had 10% off = $36 (from $40). That comes to $36*2 = $72 for 3 Criterions or $24 each before tax. I balked and will wait for a better sale, but was tempted

[stobbart]

Originally Posted by blurayuser09

I've never bought a Criterion-released movie but I would like to start a collection. Can someone recommend me some of their releases to start?

Let's say that I'm open to all the genres produced by Criterion. Some art-house movies would be nice to experiment with.

Im going to go with some of the more less know titles. As I feel that most of the treasures of the collection rest outside the realm of blu. Plus you should just check out their website and browse through the movies and just pick a couple to get through netflix or just buy. Part of the greatness of Criterion is discovering movies that you know nothing about or that someone has not told you to see.


Mishima: A Life In Four Chapters

When A Woman Ascends the Stairs

...And God Created Women

Port of Shadows


and prolly my favorite blu

Last Year at Marienbad

[Sukuri]

So I was checking out Brakhage's first disc.

Can someone tell me why there is an option to watch color bars?

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by Sukuri

So I was checking out Brakhage's first disc.

Can someone tell me why there is an option to watch color bars?

Possibly for calibration purposes.

CC

[jello_02]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

It might depend on your prefered style of movie? There are a few people are who enjoy everything Criterion releases, others (like me) will buy certain movies and rent the others and other only get the ones they truly want.

I might suggest The Seventh Seal on Blu-ray by Ingmar Bergman. It may not be the easiest movie to start with but it will give you some idea what are the genre of movies Criterion releases. They offer a chance to get and see movies that would not be available otherwise since they would not attract a large audience. If you wish to start with something easy then the movies of Akira Kurosawa would be a good place to start. It's fair to say he is one of the most accessible director on Criterion. If you want to jump right in you may want to try Jean Luc Godard, Francois Truffaut, Yasurijo Ozu or Federico Fellini. I am sure many others could give you suggestion. All I can say is enjoy yourself and be prepare to see some truly amazing movies.

im seriously thinking about getting seventh seal, not into older movies though...i have third man and wasnt particularly into it, should i get seventh seal for $17 total used?