The Criterion Collection

[MrStayPuft]

How long does it typically take to get a response from Jon Mulvaney?

Sent him an email on Sunday asking for a possible exchange on my Roundabout disc, as I only own two Sony blu ray players, and just read about the problems with earlier discs.

Secondary question: Any way to tell if you get a corrected version? Does it say on the disc itself? (similar to White?)

Thanks!

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by MrStayPuft

How long does it typically take to get a response from Jon Mulvaney?

Sent him an email on Sunday asking for a possible exchange on my Roundabout disc, as I only own two Sony blu ray players, and just read about the problems with earlier discs.

Secondary question: Any way to tell if you get a corrected version? Does it say on the disc itself? (similar to White?)

Thanks!

1st ?: I don't think he always gets back to people. I'm 0 for 1 with him and I think others have said the same.
EDIT: I'm 1 for 2. I forgot that I asked him about wholesale orders.

2nd ?: the song by Yes?

[Polaroid]

I have always had a reply from Jon, although sometimes its a couple weeks...

[Roninblues]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

I spent $84.08 on my entire collection of Godard on blu that consists of:

Breathless (Criterion)
Weekend (Criterion)
Vivre sa Vie (Criterion)
Une Femme Mariée (MoC)
Pierrot le Fou (Studio Canal)

the only one I bought used was PLF and the digipack was in perfect condition!

You're a better shopper than I. In truth, I'm more a buyer, $85.81out the door for below.

Breathless (Criterion)
Weekend (Criterion)
Vivre sa Vie (Criterion)
Pierrot le Fou (Criterion)

[jw007]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Nice! Hats off to both of y'all.

I'm what they call a "Clydesdale runner", meaning that I have a large build, and I do not look like a runner in the normal sense. The pounds always fly off when I'm doing well with the training, though, and that's what's happening right now.

That is awesome you're such a disciplined and dedicated runner. I wouldn't call myself a serious runner but the most I ever ran in one week was around 20 miles (with several more miles on top of that walking and biking of course). I also have a large build as I'm 6'4" and around 211 lb now, so the weight is being shedded as this summer continues (lost about 12 pounds since Spring). I like to mix it up with track and trail running (and very rarely streets). I might run a 10k before the year is over as I think I can handle that pretty well, seeing that I like to run 5-6 miles on any given night.

[jw007]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

Forget about finding someone with mutual interests. Find someone with mutual values who has an open mind. That's the route I went and it has worked out wonderfully. Recent question she asked me, "wait... go-DARD is French and bo-GART is English? I thought this was a collection of French films that you bought." (after buying Best of Bogart on blu) then we sit down, watch Casablanca together and she really digs it. that's really awesome!

I agree with you bwdowiak. I'm finding that meeting people with more common values and philosophies in life is far more effective than common interests. For instance, if I was a serious yoga student, then meeting other serious yoga students would be cool, but that would just be an interest we share. However, if somehow these people see yoga as a "way of life" and also include other healthy practices as opposed to seeing yoga as just simply a "good workout", then there would be common values shared.

[ShellOilJunior]

Jon Mulvaney is Criterion's George Kaplan.

[Roninblues]

Originally Posted by belcherman

British New Wave from the 60s is under-represented on Criterion. Would love to see The Knack and How to Get It, A Taste of Honey, or anything with Rita Tushingham, really.

The Leather Boys

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by Roninblues

You're a better shopper than I. In truth, I'm more a buyer, $85.81out the door for below.

Breathless (Criterion)
Weekend (Criterion)
Vivre sa Vie (Criterion)
Pierrot le Fou (Criterion)

consider yourself as having done well being that you've got the CC PLF and not the SC release!

I'm very patient which is part of why I have had some good scores. The word "pre-order" is not in my vocabulary. I have enough in my collection at any given time to keep me busy, so although I'm dying to see/own certain films, I can wait. I still don't have Touch of Evil or Double Indemnity. At this point, I'd say I'm content to wait until after Thanksgiving and see what happens then.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by The Herbinator

That film is most certainly not for everybody. It's one of my top ten favorite movies of the 80's.

Peter Greenaway in general can be an acquired taste (which I was quite happy to acquire). The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover is perhaps one of his more extreme (not really the word I'm looking for) films.

[Roninblues]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

consider yourself as having done well being that you've got the CC PLF and not the SC release!

I'm very patient which is part of why I have had some good scores. The word "pre-order" is not in my vocabulary. I have enough in my collection at any given time to keep me busy, so although I'm dying to see/own certain films, I can wait. I still don't have Touch of Evil or Double Indemnity. At this point, I'd say I'm content to wait until after Thanksgiving and see what happens then.

I spent a like amount for a mint CC Third Man and $17.00 for a new TOE just because I wanted them. I too am waiting on DI to dip a little.

[fahrenheit290]

Originally Posted by Polaroid

I have always had a reply from Jon, although sometimes its a couple weeks...

I had never e-mailed Criterion before. I just felt compelled to send a detailed list of suggestions to target for the collection and one director whose older films haven't seen definitive releases. I didn't e-mail Jon, nor was expecting a response. I was shocked then that he sent a message and said he had read my comments, appreciated the films I mentioned, and passed them on.

[Infernal King]

Originally Posted by fahrenheit290

I had never e-mailed Criterion before. I just felt compelled to send a detailed list of suggestions to target for the collection and one director whose older films haven't seen definitive releases. I didn't e-mail Jon, nor was expecting a response. I was shocked then that he sent a message and said he had read my comments, appreciated the films I mentioned, and passed them on.

Someone did the same for my e-mail suggesting they release Godzilla 1984. Could very well have been this Jon guy. I was surprised.

[Polaroid]

Yes he passed my suggestion for a Dogme boxset (I even asked for it to be similar to Zatoichi in scale :P) and also Lars Von Trier's Medea...

He may have said he passed them on to shut me up though lol

[aes3728]

Originally Posted by MrStayPuft

How long does it typically take to get a response from Jon Mulvaney?

One flash sale I ordered the David Lean box set along with a few other titles. Shipment came and my box was destroyed: ripped edges, individual sleeves shredded. Emailed Mulvaney and within an hour had a response from him apologizing and asking for my mailing address. 2 days later I had brand new packaging for the box and each individual film.

Long story short my interaction has been 100% positive

[Sifox211]

Originally Posted by belcherman

... Peter Greenaway is not for everyone...

Best place to start would be The Draughtman's Contract or Drowning by numbers, both fantastic films long overdue for an HD release. They're not as viscerally extreme as his later films (though I really liked The Cook... despite its shocking ending).

Originally Posted by soarinsteven

So I watched all the extras on my Godard titles, (Breathless, Vivre sa Vie, Pierrot le fou) and there were lots of goodies to be found...

I find the extras on Criterion Godard disks really interesting, almost more enjoyable than the film itself! Or they really enhance/create my understanding...

[SlickDamian]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

i still don't have Touch of Evil or Double Indemnity.

Two titles that I would really like to add to my collection as well, along with The Maltese Falcon and Sunset Boulevard.
Film noir is such a great genre.

[SlickDamian]

Originally Posted by aes3728

One flash sale I ordered the David Lean box set along with a few other titles. Shipment came and my box was destroyed: ripped edges, individual sleeves shredded. Emailed Mulvaney and within an hour had a response from him apologizing and asking for my mailing address. 2 days later I had brand new packaging for the box and each individual film.

Long story short my interaction has been 100% positive

Same here, he replaced a damaged Sweet Smell of Success case for me, along with a pack of plastic replacement cases because I received two that were cracked. Always very easy to deal with.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by SlickDamian

Two titles that I would really like to add to my collection as well, along with The Maltese Falcon and Sunset Boulevard.
Film noir is such a great genre.

The Maltese Falcon and Double Indemnity are both in my all-time top 10 movies list.

Sunset Boulevard and Touch of Evil are both monumental as well, and definitely worth having in any collection.

[jayman3]

Originally Posted by SlickDamian

Nice list! I'd recommend picking up the three Mallick films while you're at it: Badlands, Days of Heaven, and The Thin Red Line. And Revanche.

Thanks for the recommendations, I'll look into those

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

I wouldn't go from the 3 you have into the last 4 on your list (actually, I'm not familiar with Jean Painlevé) add your collection to your profile, maybe, and it'd be easier to give suggestions. until then, Rosemary's Baby and Rififi have to be two of the most accessible, and for me, enjoyable films in the collection. try those.

Thank you. I generally purchase my Criterion's at MovieStop; so I'd have to check the store if they carry those titles. As for Jean Painlevé, he's a famous marine filmmaker who made many ocean documentaries. About that pointer on adding film collection to my profile, when I have the time, I will do that

Originally Posted by Cocophone

Have you thought about getting Quadrophenia?

I found it to be a very accessible film and very enjoyable. Also, at least for me, its rewatchable.

I have never heard of that movie. I'm guessing it has to do with The Who? When I get the chance, I'll check that film out because I'm open to watching all types of film genre.