The Criterion Collection

[jlk5844]

How well does the Criterion site package the BDs for shipment? Same as Amazon, or better? Worse?

[oildude]

Originally Posted by jlk5844

How well does the Criterion site package the BDs for shipment? Same as Amazon, or better? Worse?

All my orders from Criterion have come in a sturdy box, with air pillows. Even one time when I ordered only two blu-rays (my smallest order from them).

Amazon almost always uses the yellow padded envelopes for two. But, I have yet to have any damage (knock on wood).

[Fellini912]

Originally Posted by jmclick

Of all his films (and I've seen most of them), I especially loath Fellini Satyricon, despite the brilliant cinematography and art direction. I found the subject matter vaguely distasteful, and thought the movie's pace was painfully s....l....o....w and boring. And I suppose I found the inclusion of the director's name in the film's title a bit pretentious. Even the cool, enigmatic presence of Capucine failed to capture my imagination.

[sjconstable]

Originally Posted by jmclick

Did a similar set of circumstances apply to the naming of Fellini's Casanova?

I don't believe so, no, so you can have that one haha

[GenPion]

I didn't care for Satyricon either. I just didn't think it was a very good film compared to other efforts from Fellini. Granted, I still have plenty more to explore from his filmography though. La Strada is still my favorite from the ones I have seen.

[Disturbed Blu 1]

Originally Posted by hariseldon

Probably, but no way to tell when exactly. It was Valentines day once and the last week of February 3 times out of the 4 Feb sales.

Thank you.

[Sifox211]

I was all for going for the Moc Satyricon because of its great cover but it looks like the Criterion has an unbeatable package of extras. Actually not sure yet what MoC will be including.

[deepbreathsanddeath]

I checked out the screenshots on dvdbeaver for Watership down and I'm really impressed. I owned the UK blu-ray (which only comes with lossy audio) and I didn't think it looked very good. Unless the screenshots have me fooled or it looks worse in motion, it appears that Criterion have done a better transfer and I look forward to watching it.

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by Sifox211

I was all for going for the Moc Satyricon because of its great cover but it looks like the Criterion has an unbeatable package of extras. Actually not sure yet what MoC will be including.

In the press release for the MoC Satyricon, sent last week, they hint at -

•"Copius documentary, behind-the-scenes, and interview material, to be announced soon"

I always go for the MoC in a case like this (Nashville being the last time it happened), solely due to the price difference.

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Yeah, Good old New Yorker Video 2005.

Ah cool, I thought they had. There's hope for a Criterion edition down the line then!

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

I keep putting off hunting The Man Who Fell to Earth, and I just gave in and bought the StudioCanal Third Man release.

I actually went on eBay to order the cheap UK edition, which retails for around £10, but temptation proved too much when I crossed paths with the Criterion. The seller had reduced it from £90 to £60 for a quick sale, but was taking offers too, which got it down to £55. Criterion discs in the UK sell for around £23, so this was a little over the price of two discs, which I'm happy with.

I've got the UK Third Man, which is very nice, though I also have the second Criterion release of the film on DVD too.

[Roninblues]

Originally Posted by octagon

I think your memories might be a little selective. Do a thread search on something like Lou Reed or The Velvet Underground if you want to refresh them

Not what I chose to remember.

[kuro_sawa]

Originally Posted by hoytereden

I'm not sure how I feel about Roma. I absolutely loved the Amarcord-ish beginning; but after that it seemed an up-and-down ride, interest-wise, for me. To be fair-I only saw it once; on TCM, and it was late at night, so I definitely need to revisit it. Another reaction I had was that I thought it would be a great companion film for The Great Beauty

[Show spoiler]since they both could be described as coming-of-old age films reflecting past rose-colored memories vs modern disappointment with a city they love.

I wish now I had recorded it so I could watch them back to back.

Thats funny. I think most likely when The Great Beauty is described as "fellini-esque" they are not talking about Roma

Originally Posted by adamhopelies

I always go for the MoC in a case like this (Nashville being the last time it happened), solely due to the price difference.

That's usually the case for me as well, and I'm swayed one way or the other by the prices and the transfers.

[Spanish Scott]

I decided to make the plunge and blind-buy My Winnipeg, and I've been pleasantly surprised by how much I've enjoyed it. Already watched it twice within the span of 4 days, and I'm working my way through the extensive interview on the supplements.

It was my first Maddin film, but I love the approach he takes. The way he engages and explores myth making, his sense of humor, the occasional bits of truth amid the fiction and memories. Here's hoping his new film, Forbidden Room, gets some kind of release soon.

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by lordmorpheus72

And a quick question about the DVD profiles... I've found that a have a few dvds that don't have profiles here. Some are promo dvds, but others like the movie Jaded (http://www.amazon.com/Jaded-Carla-Gugino/dp/B000038I1C) don't appear when I look to add them to my owned discs. Sine you mention you added them, is there a place we can send requests to add movies? Just curious. Thanks Pro-B!

Hi lordmorpheus72

You can actually follow the instructions in this post from the DVD section and add any DVD title you want to the database:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...61&postcount=1

But if some reason you can't do it alone, please send me a PM and I will be happy to help you. (I usually check PMs at the end of the day).

Here's Jaded (see below). However, I don't have this release in my library, so could you check the specs and make sure that they are correct?

I hope you are well



Pro-B

p.s.
Our review of The Soft Skin will be up today.

[TJS_Blu]

from Variety (emphasis mine):

Restored, color versions of “Daughters, Wives and a Mother,” and “Scattered Clouds” are set to be the highlight of a film season at next month’s Hong Kong International Film Festival which will celebrate the life and work of the late great Japanese film maker Mikio Naruse.

from HKIFF Facebook:

in a newly digitized version. Wives and a Mother, and Scattered Clouds will be shown in widescreen and color.

There will be 10 other Naruse titles shown at HKIFF including When A Woman Ascends the Stairs (CC). Hopefully, we'll get to see these in HD from our favorite label.

[bwdowiak]

I'll get to see what the fuss is about the Pierrot le Fou CC release, as I've got a copy heading my way... I thought the PQ on the Studio Canal was just 'ok.'
same thing for Last Year at Marienbad via Studio Canal... was mildly disappointed with it. and I didn't check, but I think they use the same music for their title menus for both films... that's just weak

it is EXTREMELY difficult to get the darn disc out of the plastic holder, too, for the SC releases. I used to be on a soapbox saying, "why bother w/ CC when SC has region free releases?!" well, they kinda suck, IMO. certain parts of LYAM aren't even subtitled. I saw LYAM for the first time on the CC DVD so I know that they were there in the CC release.

bring on Pierrot! err... uh, Ferdinand.

[shadedpain4]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

from Variety (emphasis mine):



from HKIFF Facebook:



There will be 10 other Naruse titles shown at HKIFF including When A Woman Ascends the Stairs (CC). Hopefully, we'll get to see these in HD from our favorite label.

This is all excellent news. I recently increased my Naruse collection by acquiring the out of print MOC dvd set, as well as some HK dvds. Would be terrific to see some Naruse on blu.

[joie]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

[...] I used to be on a soapbox saying, "why bother w/ CC when SC has region free releases?!" well, they kinda suck, IMO. certain parts of LYAM aren't even subtitled. I saw LYAM for the first time on the CC DVD so I know that they were there in the CC release.[...])

Could be Cc was making them up -- out of thin air.
;

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by joie

Could be Cc was making them up -- out of thin air.
;

have no idea if that is a joke...
if so, my response:

rimshot, please.

or maybe mild sarcasm? not sure...
if so, my response:

not sure where you goin here, but you've lost me on a few posts recently, so par for the course.

or maybe a reference to the vagueness to LYAM...
if so, my response:

ahh... yeah. deep. I like where you're going with this.