The Criterion Collection

[Baron Blood]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

You're diving headfirst with either film. Honestly, I'd suggest beginning with Ivan's Childhood. It's far more accessible while giving you a taste of the sensibility that would soon blossom.

But if you need to go with either of the two, let it be Stalker.

I agree,

Stalker is arguably one of his best and most challenging films. (at least for me)
I wouldn't start with it.

[brentsg]

Originally Posted by hariseldon

Alliance receives returns from their various stores and even some probably from the replicator that have different shrinkwraps.

When BN sends Alliance warehouse the order, the packer (human or machine) picks whatever is easiest to grab and put it on the assembly line to be packed and shipped.

Nowhere on the line is there anyone or any machine that looks/knows/cares if it shrinkwrap is different that the otehr 40 copies (or if there is a slipcover or if the slipcover is dented or torn).

So far I've received 3 suspicious disks, 2 of which were obvious re-wraps. Heck Cronos was wrapped in a blue case with what looked like photo copy art.

My Hidden Fortress had no sticker, but neither did any if the copies at my local store.

[joy-division]

Just in case anyone cares

The Criterion Collection #866: Buena Vista Social Club Unboxing - YouTube

[master gandhi]

Originally Posted by belcherman

I love the Dude, but that gif is getting old.

Originally Posted by Knaldskalle

[CRM 114]

Shit-tier trolling aside, I do find it kind of annoying that Criterion doesn't include subtitles on supplements unless they are not in English. I don't think that's too much to ask with the price they charge.

[joy-division]

Originally Posted by CRM 114

Shit-tier trolling aside, I do find it kind of annoying that Criterion doesn't include subtitles on supplements unless they are not in English. I don't think that's too much to ask with the price they charge.

most supplements by other companies don't come with subs though do they?

[CRM 114]

Originally Posted by joy-division

most supplements by other companies don't come with subs though do they?

It depends.

[Scottie]

There's a new sheriff in town.

[theater dreamer]

This times 100.

"Fake technological advancement"? Is that like "fake news"?

Originally Posted by mja345

Dude, do you have serious vision problems or are you watching the BDs from 100 yards away? I'm not asking that in a flip way. I've never had a problem with Criterion subtitles, always been easy to read for me. And, as far as the PQ of the "McCabe and Mrs Miller" BD, have you seen the DVD? The BD is a revelation IMO. 99.9999999999% of BDs look better than DVDs, so saying it's a "fake technological advancement" is absurd.

[Namuhana]

Originally Posted by joy-division

most supplements by other companies don't come with subs though do they?

Warner Bros. and Disney definitely provided subtitles on their bonus features.

I wish Criterion would include them, too. I watch every film with subtitles, no matter the language, just so I don't miss anything. For me, it would be helpful to have them on all the bonus features.

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by iScottie

There's a new sheriff in town.

Wait...what?

You're not talking about a new moderator are you?

Because I think I deserve to be under serious consideration for the position.

I have all the requisite qualifications and I think I've proven myself to be a reliable, trustworthy and venerable member of this community over the last several years.

I believe in decorum.

I believe in respect.

I believe in the terms of service.

If there's an opening for a moderatorship, I would like to formally submit my candidacy.

Ray Jackson: Faith, Family Values, Loyalty.

...and you can take that to the bank.

[Show spoiler]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeqGuaAl6Ic

[The Great Owl]

There are a few Criterion Blu-rays of black-and-white films where the subtitles are difficult to read against the mostly-bright backgrounds.

Akira Kurosawa's High and Low is one such example, because the subtitles are difficult to read against the brightness when Toshiro Mifune's character is arguing with executives during a heated scene.

[captainron_howdy]

Originally Posted by Baron Blood

I agree,

Stalker is arguably one of his best and most challenging films. (at least for me)
I wouldn't start with it.

Agreed also, even though Stalker is possibly my favorite Tarkovsky film, I'd def start with Ivan and just work your way up.

[belcherman]

Originally Posted by master gandhi

You know, I just knew that some wit would respond with that same, tired gif. Congratulations, there's a seat waiting for you at the Algonquin Round Table.

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Wait...what?

I am now the thread's OP.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

There are a few Criterion Blu-rays of black-and-white films where the subtitles are difficult to read against the mostly-bright backgrounds.

Akira Kurosawa's High and Low is one such example, because the subtitles are difficult to read against the brightness when Toshiro Mifune's character is arguing with executives during a heated scene.

True enough. Although other folks seem to hate them, I really wish they'd use yellow subtitles on b&w film.

[Z0MBI3]

Originally Posted by captainron_howdy

Agreed also, even though Stalker is possibly my favorite Tarkovsky film, I'd def start with Ivan and just work your way up.

Seems everyone had that advice...which, I intended to take anyways. Stalker was the only one available at my local B&N. So, Stalker it is.

[master gandhi]

Originally Posted by belcherman

You know, I just knew that some wit would respond with that same, tired gif. Congratulations, there's a seat waiting for you at the Algonquin Round Table.

It was the appropriate response, so I did my duty.

[bubbamoo]

Originally Posted by Z0MBI3

Seems everyone had that advice...which, I intended to take anyways. Stalker was the only one available at my local B&N. So, Stalker it is.

i think stalker is the superior film but thats just me. its the one to own IMO.

[GaragePoet]

does anybody know if Criterion offers replacement cases? i bought "Following" at Barnes & Noble this week but when i got home & opened it i noticed the plastic wrap on the front is off-center and leaves the outer paper exposed along the bottom. there isn't another copy at the store to exchange it, so i wrote an e-mail to mulvaney@criterion.com but i haven't heard back for a few days now. anyone else ever had a similar issue?