The Criterion Collection

[rkish]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

3 silents on the 16th (Chaplin, Lang, and Keaton).
I'm prob going to pass on Chaplin unless I find some extra money. Will no doubt get Keaton, Night of the Hunter, and the BBS set in Nov, being some of my fav films. The Metropolis blu I will prob buy before the Chaplin too, so....


I can always wait until Dec to get Metropolis and Modern Times, since I won't be getting anything that month. But as of right now, Night of the Hunter, Sherlock Jr, and the BBS set are must buys for me.

That's right...How could I forget Lang? Especially since I opted for the MoC version.

[rkish]

Kind Hearts and Coronets playing on TCM right now.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by rkish

Kind Hearts and Coronets playing on TCM right now.

Oh and the new restored Metropolis is playing on TCM early Nov (I think the 7th), for anyone like me who will wait off until Dec to get it. You can watch the new version then.

[Kevtronn]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Oh and the new restored Metropolis is playing on TCM early Nov (I think the 7th), for anyone like me who will wait off until Dec to get it. You can watch the new version then.

I can not wait that long, must have Metropolis Blu-ray on Day 1!!! ...any reason to wait until Dec? Will it be cheaper???

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Kevtronn

I can not wait that long, must have Metropolis Blu-ray on Day 1!!! ...any reason to wait until Dec? Will it be cheaper???

No reason. I just am, because of money problems and 3 other releases that I will get Nov (BBS set, Night of the Hunter, Sherlock Jr) that will push Metropolis and Modern Times to Dec for me since I'm not getting any Dec releases. Why spend all that money on one month when I'm not getting Videodrome or Cronos, so push some titles to Dec.

[wolvereign]

Has anyone here seen El Norte?

[kndy]

Originally Posted by wolvereign

Has anyone here seen El Norte?

Yes, awesome film (although I know on here people are split on it).

[wolvereign]

Originally Posted by kndy

Yes, awesome film (although I know on here people are split on it).

Oh ok. It was a blind buy for me 10 minutes ago. It was 17$ BIN on ebay + 4$ shipping! Hope it,s good!

[Sukuri]

Originally Posted by kndy

Yes, awesome film.

I concur.

[wolvereign]

Originally Posted by Sukuri

I concur.

Cool then! Glad I scored a good criterion at a bargain price.

[Bluyoda]

Why is Seven Samurai so darn expensive? $36.49 is really insane.

I;d rather have these movies released by WB or Sony and reasonably priced then by Criterion and at these prices.

I won't buy it at this price point, and wait until it becomes affordable.
No disc

[Show spoiler]except any SW episode, of course

is worth this price.

I know it's 2 BDs, but still.

It the PQ and AQ great? The review on this site is very positive, whereas the review on HighDefDigest is not.

Here is the link to the review:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/3495/sevensamurai.html

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Why is Seven Samurai so darn expensive? $36.49 is really insane.

I;d rather have these movies released by WB or Sony and reasonably priced then by Criterion and at these prices.

I won't buy it at this price point, and wait until it becomes affordable.
No disc

[Show spoiler]except any SW episode, of course

is worth this price.

I know it's 2 BDs, but still.

It the PQ and AQ great? The review on this site is very positive, whereas the review on HighDefDigest is not.

Here is the link to the review:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/3495/sevensamurai.html

You can find it lower than $36.49. You just have to look around.
http://www.familyvideo.com/catalog/p...ucts_id=351559

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Why is Seven Samurai so darn expensive? $36.49 is really insane.

I;d rather have these movies released by WB or Sony and reasonably priced then by Criterion and at these prices.

Here's my suggestion, then... don't buy it... ever... period. If you don't wanna support the companies that release these types of films, then don't bother. If you're strapped for cash, then I suggest getting a second job, or a first job with better pay.

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

I won't buy it at this price point, and wait until it becomes affordable.
No disc

[Show spoiler]except any SW episode, of course

is worth this price.

I know it's 2 BDs, but still.

If you're stingy with your money, then I suggest waiting for the Barnes & Noble 50%-off sale that is supposed to happen in November. The discount comes off the MSRP price of $49.95, so you'll be paying $24.97 plus tax... and, there are always plenty of coupons online to use, as well.

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

It the PQ and AQ great? The review on this site is very positive, whereas the review on HighDefDigest is not.

Here is the link to the review:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/3495/sevensamurai.html

Here's an idea... don't trust reviews. Make your own decision. Reviews are subjective, as I've stated many times before... they're only the opinion of the said reviewer. Not all reviewers have the same set-up or idea of what they're even looking at, so I can't imagine you'd put too much faith in a review. Read many reviews online... this site and HDD aren't the only sites that have reviewed the "Seven Samurai" blu-ray. It's a 1954 film, and it's a known fact that Japanese films were never preserved all too well, so you can't be expecting things to look and sound like a modern film. If you love the film, just go ahead and buy it. You're not gonna be disappointed.

CC

[kndy]

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Why is Seven Samurai so darn expensive? $36.49 is really insane.

Well, if the B&N sale is on Nov. 1st or 9th, it should be $17.99 or so...

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

It the PQ and AQ great? The review on this site is very positive, whereas the review on HighDefDigest is not.

I felt it was awesome! Personally, there are other sites who tend to be unfavorable to a lot of older classic releases from smaller companies it seems. But to each their own. Always read several reviews instead of one to get a general idea not just one.

[Arkadin]

"Paths of Glory" blu-ray just 2 days away!
cannot wait.
will be joyously throwing the MGM dvd into the garbage can as I open the blu-ray.
(1000 posts on bd.com!)

[italy12]

Originally Posted by SammyJankis

So it's definitely November 2nd?

I'm sure someone else has posted this already in response to you (I'm a few days/pages behind) but, since I was in B&N this morning, I was able to ask one of the media employees directly.

She did not know right away and she was looking through all this paperwork, and then she said she could call the manager. I was thinking that was a great idea. So she did. The manager confirmed that the sale would start on November 2nd and run through (if I remember correcty) November 22. The BBS box set is not included, however, The Night of the Hunter and Modern Times are both part of the sale.

[bseivxx]

Originally Posted by kndy

Yes, awesome film (although I know on here people are split on it).

I would also agree. El Norte is one of my favorite movies. I just cant recomend it enough.

[wolvereign]

Quick question here. Would anyone know by any chance where is the closest B&N from Montreal, Quebec? FYI, montreal is right next to the US/Canada limit of state of NY.

I'm thinking about picking these up myself instead of shipping them. Shipping to Canada is quite expensive.

Thanks in advance guys

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by wolvereign

Quick question here. Would anyone know by any chance where is the closest B&N from Montreal, Quebec? FYI, montreal is right next to the US/Canada limit of state of NY.

I'm thinking about picking these up myself instead of shipping them. Shipping to Canada is quite expensive.

Thanks in advance guys

Go to B&N's site, see if you can do better than Burlington, Vermont.

[wolvereign]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Go to B&N's site, see if you can do better than Burlington, Vermont.

mmmm Burlington. That's two hours away from me. Might be worth it. I'll go double check to see if it's the closest. Thanks TJS!