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momaw · 10-22-2015, 12:29 PM

My first Criterion was Pulp Fiction on laserdisc.

My first Criterion DVD was Robocop.

My first Criterion blu-ray was Chungking Express.

Good times.

lordmorpheus72 · 10-22-2015, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chidecki

Same for me

It was a pleasant surprise... one that has really hit me in the wallet though.

on another note, got my coupons in the mail yesterday! And got another 20% in my email this morning. now to figure out what to do and buy... beside Mulholland Drive of course.

italy12 · 10-22-2015, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by PLG1962

What was your first Criterion purchase be it dvd or blu and was it a film you had seen before or a blind buy?

First DVD was from eBay. I had to buy The Rock, and the guy threw in The Vanishing. I fell in love with The Vanishing and although I didn't buy any other DVDs except for the other big Hollywood hit, Armageddon, I started purchasing a lot more when Blu rays were released.

First CC BD purchase included The Man Who Fell to Earth and Repulsion.

mrjohnnyb · 10-22-2015, 03:09 PM

First Criterion DVD: Pygmalion
First Criterion Blu-ray: The Third Man

The Great Owl · 10-22-2015, 05:10 PM

I picked up the Criterion Blu-ray of Kwaidan at Movie Stop during lunch break. I used to have the Criterion DVD, so I'm looking forward to checking out the improvements.

SkyAntoine · 10-22-2015, 09:11 PM

Does anyone know how many copies of the AK 100: 25 Film by Akira Kurosawa were released?
I broke down and purchased a set today on eBay. I know most titles will eventually get released on blu-ray, but the set looks amazing to me and I really wanted this on my shelf.

Anybody have this?

shadedpain4 · 10-22-2015, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyAntoine

Does anyone know how many copies of the AK 100: 25 Film by Akira Kurosawa were released?
I broke down and purchased a set today on eBay. I know most titles will eventually get released on blu-ray, but the set looks amazing to me and I really wanted this on my shelf.

Anybody have this?

I know Polaroid does. I just have the book from it.

Now you have a copy of Madadayo!

I don't know how many copies they made. I don't think it was a specific limited number.

CriterionBlues · 10-23-2015, 01:40 AM

I'm amazed that this is real, but it has been confirmed.

These are coming to Costco on November 2nd at the rumored price of $59.99.

They came out earlier this week and I suspected they were fake, but Ryan from Criterion Cast confirmed they are real.

https://twitter.com/ryangallagher/st...81779087208448

Scottie · 10-23-2015, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

I'm amazed that this is real, but it has been confirmed.

These are coming to Costco on November 2nd at the rumored price of $59.99.

They came out earlier this week and I suspected they were fake, but Ryan from Criterion Cast confirmed they are real.

https://twitter.com/ryangallagher/st...81779087208448

Those look awesome!

SlickDamian · 10-23-2015, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

I'm amazed that this is real, but it has been confirmed.

These are coming to Costco on November 2nd at the rumored price of $59.99.

They came out earlier this week and I suspected they were fake, but Ryan from Criterion Cast confirmed they are real.

https://twitter.com/ryangallagher/st...81779087208448

The Hitchcock set Looks nice.

Snicket · 10-23-2015, 05:00 AM

Are those blu-ray or dvd?

ravenus · 10-23-2015, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CriterionBlues

I'm amazed that this is real, but it has been confirmed.

These are coming to Costco on November 2nd at the rumored price of $59.99.

[Show spoiler]

Just after I got 2 of the 4 Hitchcock movies in that set, grr.

jw007 · 10-23-2015, 06:20 AM

Nicely repackaged box sets, but no double-dipping for me. This is purely a marketing ploy by Criterion to solidify their standing with Costco's wholesale big box retail market. Interesting marketing strategy and also a good thing in general, as the general mainstream public can continue discovering a high quality video distributor in the Criterion Collection (and box sets to boot).

Martin_31 · 10-23-2015, 06:32 AM

I'm hoping that those two boxsets don't take over the Criterion section, and the Costco near me will stop selling the singles.

fdm · 10-23-2015, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Martin_31

I'm hoping that those two boxsets don't take over the Criterion section, and the Costco near me will stop selling the singles.

Was thinking the same thing. Guess I better go grab the two I don't have yet.

Polaroid · 10-23-2015, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyAntoine

Does anyone know how many copies of the AK 100: 25 Film by Akira Kurosawa were released?
I broke down and purchased a set today on eBay. I know most titles will eventually get released on blu-ray, but the set looks amazing to me and I really wanted this on my shelf.

Anybody have this?

I got it and it's a stunning set and book is great!

It's pretty bare bones for the cost buts it's an awesome collectors item!

I KEEL YOU · 10-23-2015, 08:16 AM

That Hitchcock set looks nice. I wonder if it's a fancy digipack or just a slipcover for the first releases of the films. I think that it might be a custom packaging because the original releases of those movies had different packagings, I know Foreign Correspondent was a digipack while the other three were all in standard cases I believe.

I've noticed that Criterion put some effort into making the re-releases look like a different release, even the disc art is different on the first release of Throne of Blood (DVD combo) and the second blu ray only release:

The same goes for the single release of Five Easy Pieces:

Oh man, I think I would have a heart attack if Criterion were to release a Robert Altman box set, especially if they get McCabe & Mrs. Miller and maybe Images.

mja345 · 10-23-2015, 08:34 AM

Costco seems so incongruous with the Criterion Collection. Not to be a snob, but every time I go into Costco I see a bunch of individuals fighting to redefine the term yokel. "Haha look at this, honey. You see the word 'cock' in it? Must be some kind of porno or sumfin'."

I KEEL YOU, I too would love a bunch more Altman Criterion releases. "McCabe", "California Split" and "Images" would be awesome.

octagon · 10-23-2015, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mja345

Not to be a snob, but every time I go into Costco...

Were you seriously able to type that without a single alarm bell going off?

jordan-r · 10-23-2015, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mja345

Costco seems so incongruous with the Criterion Collection. Not to be a snob, but every time I go into Costco I see a bunch of individuals fighting to redefine the term yokel. "Haha look at this, honey. You see the word 'cock' in it? Must be some kind of porno or sumfin'."

I KEEL YOU, I too would love a bunch more Altman Criterion releases. "McCabe", "California Split" and "Images" would be awesome.

Never gonna happen, but Quintet would be cool just for the interesting supplements they might be able to come up with.

10-23-2015, 08:16 AM	#136057
I KEEL YOU Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:67 Blu-ray collection:458 DVD collection:42	That Hitchcock set looks nice. I wonder if it's a fancy digipack or just a slipcover for the first releases of the films. I think that it might be a custom packaging because the original releases of those movies had different packagings, I know Foreign Correspondent was a digipack while the other three were all in standard cases I believe. I've noticed that Criterion put some effort into making the re-releases look like a different release, even the disc art is different on the first release of Throne of Blood (DVD combo) and the second blu ray only release: The same goes for the single release of Five Easy Pieces: Oh man, I think I would have a heart attack if Criterion were to release a Robert Altman box set, especially if they get McCabe & Mrs. Miller and maybe Images. Last edited by I KEEL YOU; 10-23-2015 at 08:22 AM.

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10-22-2015, 12:29 PM	#136041
momaw Active Member Member since:Jun 2009	My first Criterion was Pulp Fiction on laserdisc. My first Criterion DVD was Robocop. My first Criterion blu-ray was Chungking Express. Good times.

10-22-2015, 03:09 PM	#136044
mrjohnnyb Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Southern New Jersey (Philadelphia Metropolitan Area) 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:3371 DVD collection:28	First Criterion DVD: *Pygmalion* First Criterion Blu-ray: *The Third Man*

10-22-2015, 05:10 PM	#136045
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I picked up the Criterion Blu-ray of Kwaidan at Movie Stop during lunch break. I used to have the Criterion DVD, so I'm looking forward to checking out the improvements.

10-22-2015, 09:11 PM	#136046
SkyAntoine Special Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:The Sticks, Kentucky Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:101 Blu-ray collection:2165 DVD collection:628 Trading Score:5	Does anyone know how many copies of the AK 100: 25 Film by Akira Kurosawa were released? I broke down and purchased a set today on eBay. I know most titles will eventually get released on blu-ray, but the set looks amazing to me and I really wanted this on my shelf. Anybody have this?

10-23-2015, 01:40 AM	#136048
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	I'm amazed that this is real, but it has been confirmed. These are coming to Costco on November 2nd at the rumored price of $59.99. They came out earlier this week and I suspected they were fake, but Ryan from Criterion Cast confirmed they are real. https://twitter.com/ryangallagher/st...81779087208448

10-23-2015, 05:00 AM	#136051
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:622 Blu-ray collection:1160 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	Are those blu-ray or dvd?

10-23-2015, 06:20 AM	#136053
jw007 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Between PA, NJ, FL, and the Middle East Blu-ray collection:628 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	Nicely repackaged box sets, but no double-dipping for me. This is purely a marketing ploy by Criterion to solidify their standing with Costco's wholesale big box retail market. Interesting marketing strategy and also a good thing in general, as the general mainstream public can continue discovering a high quality video distributor in the Criterion Collection (and box sets to boot).

10-23-2015, 06:32 AM	#136054
Martin_31 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2014 Location:California 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:5	I'm hoping that those two boxsets don't take over the Criterion section, and the Costco near me will stop selling the singles.

10-23-2015, 08:34 AM	#136058
mja345 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2015 4K collection:1166 Blu-ray collection:12350 DVD collection:266	Costco seems so incongruous with the Criterion Collection. Not to be a snob, but every time I go into Costco I see a bunch of individuals fighting to redefine the term yokel. "Haha look at this, honey. You see the word 'cock' in it? Must be some kind of porno or sumfin'." I KEEL YOU, I too would love a bunch more Altman Criterion releases. "McCabe", "California Split" and "Images" would be awesome.

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