The Criterion Collection

[BAMJoe]

Thanks for the help.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Wow! I haven't ever come across that. I'm just not sure what to think after watching that.

CC

My fav part was Lou walking away from Conan. The bad part was Sandler "singing" the song.

[Banned User]

Originally Posted by captveg

Universal (with approval of the Hitchcock Estate, of course) will surely release Rear Window, Vertigo and The Birds at some point. Whether they release any of the other of his films they have US rights to is anybody's guess. Probably Marnie has the best chance after the Big Four.

And I agree about Warner - unlikely to release more outside of Dial M and Strangers.

Criterion will no doubt release Foreign Correspondent on Blu when they get around to it, and The Lady Vanishes and The 39 Steps seem likely, eventually, especially since TLV was already re-released on DVD.

I'd love to see Criterion get the rights to some of the earlier films like the original 'The Man who knew too much' or 'Secret Agent'. Those older films gain so much from Bluray. Also wouldn't mind a decent version of Jamaica Inn. They should atleast release The Lady Vanishes on BluRay.

More then anything I want a Criterion Bluray version of Shadow of a Doubt, Notorious and Rebecca.


I lucked out on the B&N Sale. The night before it offically was to start I placed a order for 11 Criterions and recieved them a few days later. I still have 3 other orders I've placed since that haven't shipped yet. I need to block myself from accessing their site.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by Vedder

Just got the seventh seal. It's a blind buy and just happened to be by b&n so I figured why the he'll not. Any suggestions if I go back?

Most ppl have different recommendations of which Criterions to pick up, because tastes really differ. For me, I'd recommend the ones I own:

The Leopard
Che
Summer Hours
Everlasting Moments
For All Mankind
The Third Man (won't be able to find it--OOP)
Last Year at Marienbad
400 Blows
Days of Heaven
Revanche
8 1/2
Playtime


I personally didn't care for Howard's End or Wings of Desire. The others I either need to revisit or haven't seen.

Of the ones I own, there are only a few I'd even come close to recommending as a blind buy. They are: 400 Blows (arguably the greatest film about childhood), Playtime (great replay value), Revanche (strong themes but easy to follow), For All Mankind (not sure how you could dislike this), Everlasting Moments (shot beautifully and touching story), Days of Heaven (has been called the most beautiful film ever made--scenery alone makes it worthwhile).

The reason I wouldn't recommend a blind buy on the others I own is that I don't think they're films that would guarantee you'd like them. 8 1/2 is an incredible film, but the dreams throw ppl off. Last Year at Marienbad is a maddening film with no defintive explanation. The Third Man you won't find. Summer Hours is a simple film and the themes struck me, but they didn't for other ppl.

Others will def recommend different films to you, but you know your own taste. See what the movie is about and if it seems like it's down your alley. If so, go for it. You'll be rewarded more often than not. Good luck!

[Vedder]

how's the seventh seal? Thanks for the quick reply, I'll take a look at the ones you recommended!

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Most ppl have different recommendations of which Criterions to pick up, because tastes really differ. For me, I'd recommend the ones I own:

The Leopard
Che
Summer Hours
Everlasting Moments
For All Mankind
The Third Man (won't be able to find it--OOP)
Last Year at Marienbad
400 Blows
Days of Heaven
Revanche
8 1/2
Playtime


I personally didn't care for Howard's End or Wings of Desire. The others I either need to revisit or haven't seen.

Of the ones I own, there are only a few I'd even come close to recommending as a blind buy. They are: 400 Blows (arguably the greatest film about childhood), Playtime (great replay value), Revanche (strong themes but easy to follow), For All Mankind (not sure how you could dislike this), Everlasting Moments (shot beautifully and touching story), Days of Heaven (has been called the most beautiful film ever made--scenery alone makes it worthwhile).

The reason I wouldn't recommend a blind buy on the others I own is that I don't think they're films that would guarantee you'd like them. 8 1/2 is an incredible film, but the dreams throw ppl off. Last Year at Marienbad is a maddening film with no defintive explanation. The Third Man you won't find. Summer Hours is a simple film and the themes struck me, but they didn't for other ppl.

Others will def recommend different films to you, but you know your own taste. See what the movie is about and if it seems like it's down your alley. If so, go for it. You'll be rewarded more often than not. Good luck!

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

My fav part was Lou walking away from Conan. The bad part was Sandler "singing" the song.

Yeah, Lou is, obviously, a great sport to even agree to do something like that. It's definitely humorous, but something was still just "not right" with it as a whole, ya know?

CC

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by Vedder

how's the seventh seal? Thanks for the quick reply, I'll take a look at the ones you recommended!

Personally, I don't care much for The Seventh Seal. It's extremely iconic and there are some great scenes in it, so I don't NOT recommend it, I just don't like it enough to actually recommend it or buy it myself. I know I'm in the minority with this one though, so don't doubt your purchase. You'll probably end up liking it. The question is HOW MUCH you'll end up liking it.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Yeah, Lou is, obviously, a great sport to even agree to do something like that. It's definitely humorous, but something was still just "not right" with it as a whole, ya know?

CC

I laughed.... I cried.... I died a little on the inside.....

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Yeah, Lou is, obviously, a great sport to even agree to do something like that. It's definitely humorous, but something was still just "not right" with it as a whole, ya know?

CC

It was for charity so I guess he had to do it. But I still think Lou was up there asking himself what he got into. Jack Black was pretty good though.

I wonder who asked Lou to play with them. Conan? Jack? Jimmy? I doubt Sandler did. He didn't even know the lyrics. Carvey prob didn't either.

[Crimson King]

The additional English print of M is exclusive to the blu-ray, right? I'm pretty sure that IT IS NOT on either of the DVD versions.

[benbraddock]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

My fav part was Lou walking away from Conan. The bad part was Sandler "singing" the song.

Lou's expression when Sandler is singing is priceless. It looks like he was thinking of how many different ways he could kill him.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by benbraddock

Lou's expression when Sandler is singing is priceless. It looks like he was thinking of how many different ways he could kill him.

It does.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by rkish

The advantage of "in-store" pickup is mostly for "non-members", as only members get free shipping with 1-3 day delivery. You can also get any new releases on the release date...shipping would be 1-3 days later.

It's also the immediate gratification factor...that and for us anal guys...we can check out for damaged packaging.

As a member, I prefer "in-store" pick-up, as long as I can get a good deal. There was a coupon posted many pages back where you can get $5 off any DVD (or BD) over $20. During the B2G1 sale, I've become a "familiar face" to the movie section's employees and have befriended some of them.

They let me use the coupon for each title I purchased. Of course, this meant they had to ring up each movie individually, but for $14.04 with tax each, who can complain...and there is no wait for shipping! I think I purchased somewhere in the realm of 12-13, including today's "Wings of Desire" purchase.

Tuesday will be my last 50% off purchase when Black Narcissus and Red Shoes comes out.

-Dave

[italy12]

Originally Posted by Volume11

I do. It was groundbreaking and atmospheric, and featured some of the best creature and set design we will likely ever see. It also took a played out formula from the 50s and reinvigorated it for modern times while not being cheesy and comprising to current trends.

Intended or not, its a classic in my book.

True story

[italy12]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Cover art is not final (and hope they change the Paths Of Glory one), but look at the press releases of these 2 that Chris posted on CriterionForum:

Whew, I'm glad they have the little C in the upper left.

[italy12]

Originally Posted by BAMJoe

I am a member and I did a google search, but I couldn't find the coupon. Does anyone have a link? I found the $5 off of $50 coupon.

Page 607 in this discussion has it I think. I dug it up for someone else a few days ago...if I remembered where I re-posted it, I'd tell you, but the original is almost certainly on 607.

-Dave

[Beta Man]

from slickdeals member cheapskate2k

Out of print Clouzot..... not a bad find for a title by a great director.

http://www.buy.com/retail/usersearch...eo&display=col

[SpiderBaby]

I like this dude's #1 "Criterion Collection Releases We’re Still Waiting For"

http://criterioncast.com/2010/07/16/...for/#more-5279

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Volume11

I meant a greatest of all time list. If I had to pick the best 50 movies ever made I would easily include the first Alien in the list.

I'm so glad they didn't muck up the Alien Anthology by including those garbage Alien vs. Predator films as was rumored at one time.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by retask

Freakin B&N. Now I got five e-mails from them, all saying the same.

We apologize, but due to an unexpected delay, we are unable to ship the item(s) listed below in the time frame we stated in our previous email. We anticipate that your item(s) will be shipped within the next 1-5 business days. (Please note: business days are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed by the Post Office.) As always, you will not be charged until this item(s) ships from our warehouse.

"Unexpected delay"... Yeah right.

BTW: Paths of Glory font really sucks. Looks like Soviet-propaganda. Wrong war guys.

Still not as bad as some other online retailers. Deep Discount took 12 and 14 days from shipment date to arrive. The Pony Express didn't even take that long to deliver a package...