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nitin · 10-21-2019, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Random Ace

Empire of Passion needs a BD

FYI, there is a UK blu if you are region free.

theater dreamer · 10-21-2019, 03:22 PM

Just in case any horror fans here haven't seen the Gold Box Deal of the Day, the Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection is on sale for $70. Not Criterion related, obviously, but with the Godzilla set out, I figure there are some serious horror fans among us, and that's an absurd price for 31 films (two different versions of Dracula, the American, and Mexican, both shot on the same set, but with different cast and crew).

I've been tracking this sucker for the last eight months. I loaded up the laptop for just a few minutes before bed, and wouldn't you know it, it was staring me right in the face.

It's a good thing I'm not married, because my wife would kill me. Between what I spent on the Flash sale, buying a new Roku last night, and this, let's just say my spending is cut off until the end of November. Just a few more movies from the B&N sale.

belcherman · 10-21-2019, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

Just in case any horror fans here haven't seen the Gold Box Deal of the Day, the Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection is on sale for $70. Not Criterion related, obviously, but with the Godzilla set out, I figure there are some serious horror fans among us, and that's an absurd price for 31 films (two different versions of Dracula, the American, and Mexican, both shot on the same set, but with different cast and crew).

I've been tracking this sucker for the last eight months. I loaded up the laptop for just a few minutes before bed, and wouldn't you know it, it was staring me right in the face.

It's a good thing I'm not married, because my wife would kill me. Between what I spent on the Flash sale, buying a new Roku last night, and this, let's just say my spending is cut off until the end of November. Just a few more movies from the B&N sale.

Yeah, I'm not even a horror fan and that deal tempted me. Sadly, I just found out that my car repair is going to set me back about $1300. Fiscal restraint it is.

CQD84 · 10-21-2019, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FragnitoM

Does B&N hold things for you in store In person? Like if I went a couple days before the sale and picked out a few things or do you have to place holds online?

Yes they do. If you can't make it out to the store, you can call and ask for the titles to be placed on hold. I've done this a few times.

Bradsdadg · 10-21-2019, 05:04 PM

Received my flash sale order today. Came in one of those bogus glue/sticky thin cardboard mailers this time. First time I didn't get a box when ordering directly from Criterion...

ilenewoodsfan99 · 10-21-2019, 05:41 PM

I just watched my recording of The Phantom Carriage. Absolutely fantastic movie. Sjostrom is 3/3 in terms of perfect scores from me. I'll definitely pick up the Blu Ray the next chance I get. If only his other two (The Wind and He Who Gets Slapped) were on Blu Ray. Here's hoping Criterion picks them up.

ilenewoodsfan99 · 10-21-2019, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by theater dreamer

Thank you for the input, Professor.

Much appreciated.

I have both The Divorcee and The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg on my DVR.

About a week ago, I set my DVR to auto-record any of her films. So, I'm hoping to catch some more of her early films. I'm just so far behind on everything right now. Ugh.

Speaking of Norma Shearer, she's easily one of my favorite actresses of all time. Her Marie Antoinette is simply astounding, as is her Mary Haines and others. I just watched Romeo and Juliet last night and she was one of the lone bright lights of the movie (Rathbone really should have been Romeo).

belcherman · 10-21-2019, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bradsdadg

Received my flash sale order today. Came in one of those bogus glue/sticky thin cardboard mailers this time. First time I didn't get a box when ordering directly from Criterion...

I just received my sale order of three titles in the same packaging. Luckily, none were harmed, although the mailer itself was torn.

kevers7290 · 10-21-2019, 08:06 PM

Anyone else getting tired of Criterion constantly spamming Chunking Express? Are they going to reprint it? Can they? It's one of my all time favorites and I missed out before it went OOP.

Egbert Souse · 10-21-2019, 08:44 PM

Watched Haxan last night. The DVD looked great for the time, but I didn't expect a Blu-ray to look this stunning. Razor sharp, gorgeous tinting, and almost spotless. Not surprising since it was the same team that worked on all those Bergman films.

dwk · 10-21-2019, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kevers7290

Anyone else getting tired of Criterion constantly spamming Chunking Express? Are they going to reprint it? Can they? It's one of my all time favorites and I missed out before it went OOP.

They are planning on a theatrical tour of the new 4K remasters of WKW's films next year. A Blu-ray should follow that.

cawilli · 10-21-2019, 10:48 PM

Can anyone tell me what movie this background pic is from on Criterion's page?

https://www.criterion.com/shop/collection/1-cult-movies

dwk · 10-21-2019, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cawilli

Can anyone tell me what movie this background pic is from on Criterion's page?

https://www.criterion.com/shop/collection/1-cult-movies

looks like Carnival of Souls

cawilli · 10-21-2019, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dwk

looks like Carnival of Souls

Excellent, thanks so much!

kevers7290 · 10-22-2019, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dwk

They are planning on a theatrical tour of the new 4K remasters of WKW's films next year. A Blu-ray should follow that.

Thanks! This is very good news.

Hopefully they do a WKW box set! I'd love to have Fallen Angels as well, though I'm not sure if Criterion has the rights...

StarDestroyer52 · 10-22-2019, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ilenewoodsfan99

I just watched my recording of The Phantom Carriage. Absolutely fantastic movie. Sjostrom is 3/3 in terms of perfect scores from me. I'll definitely pick up the Blu Ray the next chance I get. If only his other two (The Wind and He Who Gets Slapped) were on Blu Ray. Here's hoping Criterion picks them up.

I'm also hoping his 1917 film "A Man There Was" gets released on BluRay. Criterion has the rights to it and its another beautiful film by Sjostrom. At the time it was the most expensive Swedish film with a budget of 60,000 Krones which all is spent well as there is not a wasted second in the 65 minute masterpiece. Sjostrom is also acts as well directs in this in another acting role in which you are accustomed to with him.

dwk · 10-22-2019, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kevers7290

Thanks! This is very good news.

Hopefully they do a WKW box set! I'd love to have Fallen Angels as well, though I'm not sure if Criterion has the rights...

They do. It is confirmed that they at least have Chungkong Express, Fallen Angels, Happy Together, and In the Mood for Love.

regeyer · 10-22-2019, 02:52 AM

My Criterion order arrived today: Shock Corridor, The Lady Vanishes, and Rebecca. The packaging was terrible. But everything inside was in perfect shape.

liveandletmarblerye · 10-22-2019, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by regeyer

My Criterion order arrived today: Shock Corridor, The Lady Vanishes, and Rebecca. The packaging was terrible. But everything inside was in perfect shape.

Same thing with my package. The top was taped but the bottom was loose with a sizable gap. All the contents were in tip-top shape so no harm no foul.

Yojimbo · 10-22-2019, 11:25 AM

Sorry if this has been asked, but did anyone ever get that steel membership card Criterion was going to send to channel charter subscribers, or did they drop that idea? I actually forgot all about it.

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10-21-2019, 03:22 PM	#191842
theater dreamer Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Flower Mound, TX 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:2403 DVD collection:202 Digital collection:274 Trading Score:13	Just in case any horror fans here haven't seen the Gold Box Deal of the Day, the Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection is on sale for $70. Not Criterion related, obviously, but with the Godzilla set out, I figure there are some serious horror fans among us, and that's an absurd price for 31 films (two different versions of Dracula, the American, and Mexican, both shot on the same set, but with different cast and crew). I've been tracking this sucker for the last eight months. I loaded up the laptop for just a few minutes before bed, and wouldn't you know it, it was staring me right in the face. It's a good thing I'm not married, because my wife would kill me. Between what I spent on the Flash sale, buying a new Roku last night, and this, let's just say my spending is cut off until the end of November. Just a few more movies from the B&N sale.

10-21-2019, 05:04 PM	#191845
Bradsdadg Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2017 4K collection:361 Blu-ray collection:1835 DVD collection:216 Trading Score:15	Received my flash sale order today. Came in one of those bogus glue/sticky thin cardboard mailers this time. First time I didn't get a box when ordering directly from Criterion...

10-21-2019, 05:41 PM	#191846
ilenewoodsfan99 Power Member Member since:Jan 2019 Location:United States 4K collection:126 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:80	I just watched my recording of The Phantom Carriage. Absolutely fantastic movie. Sjostrom is 3/3 in terms of perfect scores from me. I'll definitely pick up the Blu Ray the next chance I get. If only his other two (The Wind and He Who Gets Slapped) were on Blu Ray. Here's hoping Criterion picks them up.

10-21-2019, 08:06 PM	#191849
kevers7290 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2009 Trading Score:257	Anyone else getting tired of Criterion constantly spamming Chunking Express? Are they going to reprint it? Can they? It's one of my all time favorites and I missed out before it went OOP.

10-21-2019, 08:44 PM	#191850
Egbert Souse Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Northern Virginia Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:309 Blu-ray collection:1870 DVD collection:182 Digital collection:3	Watched Haxan last night. The DVD looked great for the time, but I didn't expect a Blu-ray to look this stunning. Razor sharp, gorgeous tinting, and almost spotless. Not surprising since it was the same team that worked on all those Bergman films.

10-21-2019, 10:48 PM	#191852
cawilli Active Member Member since:Feb 2010	Can anyone tell me what movie this background pic is from on Criterion's page? https://www.criterion.com/shop/collection/1-cult-movies

10-22-2019, 02:52 AM	#191858
regeyer Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2009 Trading Score:3	My Criterion order arrived today: Shock Corridor, The Lady Vanishes, and Rebecca. The packaging was terrible. But everything inside was in perfect shape.

10-22-2019, 11:25 AM	#191860
Yojimbo Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:422 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:66 Digital collection:346 Trading Score:51	Sorry if this has been asked, but did anyone ever get that steel membership card Criterion was going to send to channel charter subscribers, or did they drop that idea? I actually forgot all about it.

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