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Lordy · 12-06-2019, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FragnitoM

30% off MSRP sale at Criterion, boys and girls... promo code CHEER until Dec 12

It’s not as good as a flash sale but I Might use it to get Temple Drake/Until the End of the World

I usually wait for the Criterion 50% off flash sale or the B&N 50% off sale but I just couldn't wait for these.....

Snicket · 12-06-2019, 06:14 PM

Saw an unconfirmed report that Criterion has Portrait of a Lady on Fire, has anyone seen anything official?

Edit: Appreaently it was announced via a press release. Trying to track it down. Could be all smoke though.

Gacivory · 12-06-2019, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Snicket

Saw an unconfirmed report that Criterion has Portrait of a Lady on Fire, has anyone seen anything official?

If it does, and Neon starts working with Criterion, then, jumping to conclusions, there’s a chance for Memories of Murder and Parasite!

MifuneFan · 12-06-2019, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Snicket

Saw an unconfirmed report that Criterion has Portrait of a Lady on Fire, has anyone seen anything official?

It's being released by Neon Films (with Universal distributing), so unlikely.

MifuneFan · 12-06-2019, 06:27 PM

The source for the news is an editior at RogerEbert.com, so that actualy makes it more legit, hmm.

Snicket · 12-06-2019, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Snicket

Saw an unconfirmed report that Criterion has Portrait of a Lady on Fire, has anyone seen anything official?

Edit: Appreaently it was announced via a press release. Trying to track it down. Could be all smoke though.

Wow the source is an editor at rogerebert.com, this could actually be real.

Snicket · 12-06-2019, 06:53 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELINcwkW...g&name=900x900

It’s happening. They also called this the “first collaboration”.

cicada88 · 12-06-2019, 10:33 PM

If anyone in the US wants to trade straight up for a similarly priced Criterion, I have a copy of Badlands that's like new and only been watched once.

I am interested in a ton of different Criterions. Almost any Japanese period film, Pierre-Melville film, or 1980s American film that I don't have yet. PM me--I don't mind shipping first if you have a reputation on here.

Quick list of some stuff I'm interested in, but I'm interested in a lot more:

1980s American:

The Big Chill
Blow Out
Blue Velvette
The Breakfast Club
Do The Right Thing
Down By Law
Lost in America
Mystery Train
Repo Man
sex, lies, and videotape

Random:

Eraserhead
Night on Earth

Japanese:

Gate of Hell
Hidden Fortress
House
Kagemusha
Kuroneko
Kwaidan
Onibaba
Rashomon
Red Beard
Seven Samurai
Sword of Doom
Tampopo
Three Outlaw Samurai
Throne of Blood

nitin · 12-07-2019, 01:48 AM

Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a stupendous film so that is great news.

Freeza · 12-07-2019, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by koberulz

They charged me for my Cyber Monday order three days ago and haven't even bothered to start shipping it yet.

They've been pulling that nonsense with me as well the past few months.

koberulz · 12-07-2019, 09:27 AM

Four days, still nothing. They split out one item to ship it earlier than the rest, and it's taken so long that they've been recombined again.

dbhl3000 · 12-07-2019, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mrmikefern

Picked up today's two Bette Davis releases. Everything you've heard about the All About Eve packaging is true. It's absolutely appalling.

I just got my All About Greed. The atrocious packaging was obviously a cost-cutting move so Criterion could pocket a few more dollars while screwing their loyal customers.
What I hate the most are those rubber hubs that are sticky and adhere to the booklet which goes between them. Not to mention how annoying it is removing and putting back the discs. Dammit.

MifuneFan · 12-07-2019, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dbhl3000

I just got my All About Greed. The atrocious packaging was obviously a cost-cutting move so Criterion could pocket a few more dollars while screwing their loyal customers.
What I hate the most are those rubber hubs that are sticky and adhere to the booklet which goes between them. Not to mention how annoying it is removing and putting back the discs. Dammit.

Actually, it almost certainly cost them extra to make the custom packaging for it than put it in a standard plastic case.

Ray Jackson · 12-08-2019, 01:01 AM

I recently paid $250 for the Game of Thrones Complete Series Collector’s Edition and it arrived with a missing disc.

I contacted HBO about sending a replacement disc and because I bought it from Best Buy, they essentially said, “Well you didn’t buy from us...sorry...tough luck.”

Made me appreciate how customer friendly Criterion is. Doesn’t matter if you bought it from them or not, they’ll send a replacement disc with no questions asked.

...with Carlos they didn’t even ask me to send the defective disc back.

Professor Echo · 12-08-2019, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dbhl3000

I just got my All About Greed. The atrocious packaging was obviously a cost-cutting move so Criterion could pocket a few more dollars while screwing their loyal customers.
What I hate the most are those rubber hubs that are sticky and adhere to the booklet which goes between them. Not to mention how annoying it is removing and putting back the discs. Dammit.

Maybe just a bit of an overreaction? I don't think Criterion's "greed" was the impetus for the flawed packaging nor do I think they have screwed their loyal customers with this mistake, especially since they have admitted to it and I believe are offering replacement packaging. If you get so worked up by such things, maybe you should take some deep breaths and try to remember that just because you are unhappy over something doesn't mean that someone else set out to intentionally make you feel that way.

BaronVH · 12-08-2019, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Maybe just a bit of an overreaction? I don't think Criterion's "greed" was the impetus for the flawed packaging nor do I think they have screwed their loyal customers with this mistake, especially since they have admitted to it and I believe are offering replacement packaging. If you get so worked up by such things, maybe you should take some deep breaths and try to remember that just because you are unhappy over something doesn't mean that someone else set out to intentionally make you feel that way.

I have to agree. My experience with Criterion is they will go out of their way to help you with their customer service. Sure, if you order something, it may not come in two days. Many people have been spoiled by Amazon. You have to remember they are not a major studio but a company specializing in licensed films. They don't have the resources to move mountains, but they are film lovers. You may not like every bit or artwork or article they use, but it is not done by an intern on Photoshop, but by an actual artist or film expert. And as to the "greed": They are one company I hope makes a lot of money and stays in business. When the internet fails and we are all living in a road warrior underground bunker, I want my copy of The Seven Samurai.

regeyer · 12-08-2019, 01:28 PM

Does Criterion have any Christmas/seasonal movies? I haven't seen any.

Caseyscott · 12-08-2019, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by regeyer

Does Criterion have any Christmas/seasonal movies? I haven't seen any.

A Christmas Tale.

MifuneFan · 12-08-2019, 01:45 PM

Fanny and Alexander is another.

Gacivory · 12-08-2019, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Caseyscott

A Christmas Tale.

Love that movie! One of those movies I watch every year around Christmas!

12-06-2019, 06:14 PM	#193022
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:622 Blu-ray collection:1160 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	Saw an unconfirmed report that Criterion has Portrait of a Lady on Fire, has anyone seen anything official? Edit: Appreaently it was announced via a press release. Trying to track it down. Could be all smoke though. Last edited by Snicket; 12-06-2019 at 06:27 PM.

12-06-2019, 10:33 PM	#193028
cicada88 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:1	If anyone in the US wants to trade straight up for a similarly priced Criterion, I have a copy of Badlands that's like new and only been watched once. I am interested in a ton of different Criterions. Almost any Japanese period film, Pierre-Melville film, or 1980s American film that I don't have yet. PM me--I don't mind shipping first if you have a reputation on here. Quick list of some stuff I'm interested in, but I'm interested in a lot more: 1980s American: The Big Chill Blow Out Blue Velvette The Breakfast Club Do The Right Thing Down By Law Lost in America Mystery Train Repo Man sex, lies, and videotape Random: Eraserhead Night on Earth Japanese: Gate of Hell Hidden Fortress House Kagemusha Kuroneko Kwaidan Onibaba Rashomon Red Beard Seven Samurai Sword of Doom Tampopo Three Outlaw Samurai Throne of Blood Last edited by cicada88; 12-06-2019 at 10:47 PM.

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12-06-2019, 06:27 PM	#193025
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	The source for the news is an editior at RogerEbert.com, so that actualy makes it more legit, hmm.

12-06-2019, 06:53 PM	#193027
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:622 Blu-ray collection:1160 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELINcwkW...g&name=900x900 It’s happening. They also called this the “first collaboration”.

12-07-2019, 01:48 AM	#193029
nitin Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Trading Score:9	Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a stupendous film so that is great news.

12-07-2019, 09:27 AM	#193031
koberulz Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:May 2016 Location:Australia 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:2229 DVD collection:532 Trading Score:17	Four days, still nothing. They split out one item to ship it earlier than the rest, and it's taken so long that they've been recombined again.

12-08-2019, 01:01 AM	#193034
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	I recently paid $250 for the Game of Thrones Complete Series Collector’s Edition and it arrived with a missing disc. I contacted HBO about sending a replacement disc and because I bought it from Best Buy, they essentially said, “Well you didn’t buy from us...sorry...tough luck.” Made me appreciate how customer friendly Criterion is. Doesn’t matter if you bought it from them or not, they’ll send a replacement disc with no questions asked. ...with Carlos they didn’t even ask me to send the defective disc back.

12-08-2019, 01:28 PM	#193037
regeyer Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2009 Trading Score:3	Does Criterion have any Christmas/seasonal movies? I haven't seen any.

12-08-2019, 01:45 PM	#193039
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Fanny and Alexander is another.

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