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CriterionBlues · 06-23-2015, 09:08 PM

So elsewhere we've been discussing the "roadmap" pamphlets versus the booklets, which now appear to be going to the higher profile releases only (Chaplin, Resnais, etc.).

One person speculated that they are trying to trim their bottom line on printing costs for the small sellers, so that prompted us to try to figure out the sales figures. Of course the figures are not public, so this is all speculation, but I assume that the weakest sales are around 5k per title (not counting Eclipse) and probably the top sales around 100k (Wes Anderson types). The more famous art directors probably get somewhere in between, and the occasional high profile title (like A Hard Day's Night) might move more units.

Does anyone else have a more educated speculation?

ElliesDad · 06-23-2015, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I skip over that scene! In fact when I got that recent BLU of it my roommate noticed I skipped a section he said why'd you do that and I said I can't stand it and it isn't funny never was lol must be the reason I can't stand The Lion King much either. besides the fact it is the most overrated Disney film next to Frozen.

As did I with the past dozen posts, for much the same reasons...

With all due respect.

octagon · 06-23-2015, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bwdowiak

how is this?:

only kids *should* find fart jokes funny.

Strike two.

bwdowiak · 06-23-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

Strike two.

I don't think you read my first post, but I love baseball, so you hit my sweet spot, octo.

diskspinner · 06-23-2015, 10:04 PM

ok, enough...can you go back to discussing about the other 4 letter word starting with F?

[Show spoiler]

Clare2904 · 06-23-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by diskspinner

ok, enough...can you go back to discussing about the other 4 letter word starting with F?

[Show spoiler]

uck ?

That too happens a lot in movies

diskspinner · 06-23-2015, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Clare2904

uck ?

That too happens a lot in movies

you just needed to click on the spoiler to see which irrelevant word I meant...

jhiggy23 · 06-23-2015, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

So elsewhere we've been discussing the "roadmap" pamphlets versus the booklets, which now appear to be going to the higher profile releases only (Chaplin, Resnais, etc.).

One person speculated that they are trying to trim their bottom line on printing costs for the small sellers, so that prompted us to try to figure out the sales figures. Of course the figures are not public, so this is all speculation, but I assume that the weakest sales are around 5k per title (not counting Eclipse) and probably the top sales around 100k (Wes Anderson types). The more famous art directors probably get somewhere in between, and the occasional high profile title (like A Hard Day's Night) might move more units.

Does anyone else have a more educated speculation?

This isn't accurate. Several of their recent high profile releases have pamphlets instead of booklets. There has to be a reason for some to get some and others not to, but I doubt it has to do with sales. If we use that logic, why did Time Bandits get such a unique lenticular cover for its digipack?

CriterionBlues · 06-23-2015, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

This isn't accurate. Several of their recent high profile releases have pamphlets instead of booklets. There has to be a reason for some to get some and others not to, but I doubt it has to do with sales. If we use that logic, why did Time Bandits get such a unique lenticular cover for its digipack?

We noticed that Hiroshima Mon Amour got a booklet, but This is Your Life and The Bridge didn't.

I have a feeling Time Bandits was a good seller.

If it isn't sales, then frankly we're baffled and Criterion doesn't speak.

ShellOilJunior · 06-24-2015, 12:23 AM

La dolce vita didn't get a booklet. It received a dorm room poster-like fold out.

I thought one of the reasons they're doing more pamphlets is the alleged discoloration of some blu-ray discs because of the enclosed booklets?

diskspinner · 06-24-2015, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

La dolce vita didn't get a booklet. It received a dorm room poster-like fold out.

I thought one of the reasons they're doing more pamphlets is the alleged discoloration of some blu-ray discs because of the enclosed booklets?

Really? How???

ElliesDad · 06-24-2015, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by diskspinner

Really? How???

Oh God no! Not again!

Iamspartacus · 06-24-2015, 12:53 AM

Watched Medium Cool today. Didn't think it was a great film but found it very interesting. A solid film.

AaronJ · 06-24-2015, 01:00 AM

That Hiroshima Mon Amour release looks absolutely sick. I mean, I was excited enough just because I love the film. But holy moly! Talk about loaded.

There's a good chance that this may end up being my favorite release EVER!

The_Iceflash · 06-24-2015, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I skip over that scene! In fact when I got that recent BLU of it my roommate noticed I skipped a section he said why'd you do that and I said I can't stand it and it isn't funny never was lol

must be the reason I can't stand The Lion King much either. besides the fact it is the most overrated Disney film next to Frozen.

Yeah, 'cause you know The Lion King was all about fart scenes.

jw007 · 06-24-2015, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by adamhopelies

A friend of mine runs a record store and I'm constantly amazed at the stuff that's being reissued at the moment. He just got in the score to Stalker, for example. Apparently soundtracks on vinyl are big business right now.

Vinyl has made a huge comeback in the last few years. I think with the advent of digital media, people are longing for records again, because they are a great alternative to this invisible, soulless format of today. I don't want to go on a tangent, but I feel that people who are Criterion lovers might also be appreciative of the vinyl format too...at least that is what has happened to me in the last few months! I suppose we people just have great taste, not just in the substance but the "style" as well (and appreciate the best/highest quality).

Scottie · 06-24-2015, 03:40 AM

A Poem is a Naked Person (poster)

http://www.criterion.com/shop_produc...-person-poster

monorail91 · 06-24-2015, 05:02 AM

Just watched the bizarro Shortbus. Due to its notorious reputation as such an explicit (yet non-pornographic) film, I could see this maaaaaybe going Criterion. But as John Cameron Mitchell movies go, Hedwig and the Angry Inch wins every time.

oildude · 06-24-2015, 05:20 AM

Jeez, two pages of fart discussion in the Criterion thread. And so serious about it....not even one joke about Il Sore Asso starring Vittorio Gassman.

Perhaps someone could start a Farts in Film thread and take the discussion there?

In any case, pull my finger.

Polaroid · 06-24-2015, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diskspinner

Really? How???

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

La dolce vita didn't get a booklet. It received a dorm room poster-like fold out.

I thought one of the reasons they're doing more pamphlets is the alleged discoloration of some blu-ray discs because of the enclosed booklets?

The booklets didn't cause the discolouration :P that was a problem with the disc manufacturers, otherwise Arrow, MoC etc would all have same issue, and they still have booklets ^^

06-23-2015, 10:04 PM	#127965
diskspinner Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:275 Blu-ray collection:1294 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:112 iTunes collection:85 Trading Score:709	ok, enough...can you go back to discussing about the other 4 letter word starting with F? [Show spoiler]Film

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06-23-2015, 09:08 PM	#127961
CriterionBlues Expert Member Member since:Apr 2015 Location:Soda City, USA 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:3382 DVD collection:369 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:2	So elsewhere we've been discussing the "roadmap" pamphlets versus the booklets, which now appear to be going to the higher profile releases only (Chaplin, Resnais, etc.). One person speculated that they are trying to trim their bottom line on printing costs for the small sellers, so that prompted us to try to figure out the sales figures. Of course the figures are not public, so this is all speculation, but I assume that the weakest sales are around 5k per title (not counting Eclipse) and probably the top sales around 100k (Wes Anderson types). The more famous art directors probably get somewhere in between, and the occasional high profile title (like A Hard Day's Night) might move more units. Does anyone else have a more educated speculation?

06-24-2015, 12:23 AM	#127970
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	La dolce vita didn't get a booklet. It received a dorm room poster-like fold out. I thought one of the reasons they're doing more pamphlets is the alleged discoloration of some blu-ray discs because of the enclosed booklets?

06-24-2015, 12:53 AM	#127973
Iamspartacus Expert Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:69	Watched Medium Cool today. Didn't think it was a great film but found it very interesting. A solid film.

06-24-2015, 01:00 AM	#127974
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	That Hiroshima Mon Amour release looks absolutely sick. I mean, I was excited enough just because I love the film. But holy moly! Talk about loaded. There's a good chance that this may end up being my favorite release EVER!

06-24-2015, 03:40 AM	#127977
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	A Poem is a Naked Person (poster) http://www.criterion.com/shop_produc...-person-poster

06-24-2015, 05:02 AM	#127978
monorail91 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:423 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:1	Just watched the bizarro Shortbus. Due to its notorious reputation as such an explicit (yet non-pornographic) film, I could see this maaaaaybe going Criterion. But as John Cameron Mitchell movies go, Hedwig and the Angry Inch wins every time.

06-24-2015, 05:20 AM	#127979
oildude Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:With the Ale and Quail Club on a train to Palm Beach 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:4770 DVD collection:212 Blu-ray reviews: 37	Jeez, two pages of fart discussion in the Criterion thread. And so serious about it....not even one joke about Il Sore Asso starring Vittorio Gassman. Perhaps someone could start a Farts in Film thread and take the discussion there? In any case, pull my finger.

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