The Criterion Collection

[812crew]

I've owned hundreds of criterions over the years.
And even though I've always loved "Close-Up", I was a bit on the fence about shelling out the cash for The Koker Trilogy.
Just finished watching the whole box in 3 days.
By far, one of my favorite Criterion releases ever. Possibly Top 5.

[bonehica]

Originally Posted by Dailyan

If they haven’t shipped yet, you could go into your order and cancel the item (or send them an email).

Nah, they already shipped it. However they did reply to my query in a fairly quick manner and advised me to have the package "returned to sender". They will give me a full refund upon receipt. Pretty good customer service. I went and ordered the blu-ray through Criterion using my $10 gift cert. All good in the end. Live and learn!

[ilenewoodsfan99]

Originally Posted by bonehica

Well...anyone ever had to return anything to Bullmoose?!

I've done that on Amazon before. I bought Black Narcissus, thinking I got the DVD, but I bought the Blu Ray by accident. I didn't have a player at the time, so I had to return it.

[sfmarine]

Just received my $10 off coupon.

[Reddington]

The $10 discount code email just arrived.

Nice gesture by Criterion during these challenging times. Thanks!

[Dollar Colonel]

Just received my email too.

[DaBargainHunta]

There are surely much better movies I could have watched than Desperately Seeking Susan (and I'm surprised this is even on the service at all), but I was tired and wanted to turn my brain off. Plus, as one of the few '80s movies I've never seen, I thought it was about time.

Well, even though the movie is generally fun, Rosanna Arquette is super cute, and Madonna displays screen presence (in what was a much smaller and more limited role than I was expecting), there's probably a reason it took me this long to see it...

It's good, don't get me wrong, but I've already halfway forgotten it. With that said, it is beautifully shot - with amazing location work, use of colors, etc.

DaBargainHunta's Decree: Fun enough, but not something to desperately seek out.

[Hoke Moseley]

Originally Posted by Hoke Moseley

I check all three of these boxes... and got squat.

Just got it.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by DaBargainHunta

There are surely much better movies I could have watched than Desperately Seeking Susan (and I'm surprised this is even on the service at all), but I was tired and wanted to turn my brain off. Plus, as one of the few '80s movies I've never seen, I thought it was about time.

Well, even though the movie is generally fun, Rosanna Arquette is super cute, and Madonna displays screen presence (in what was a much smaller and more limited role than I was expecting), there's probably a reason it took me this long to see it...

It's good, don't get me wrong, but I've already halfway forgotten it. With that said, it is beautifully shot - with amazing location work, use of colors, etc.

DaBargainHunta's Decree: Fun enough, but not something to desperately seek out.

The Burt Lancaster playlist expires at the end of the month and I've been catching up on a few that I had never seen before. I was sorely disappointed by I Walk Alone which was his first pairing with Kirk Douglas, I found it really quite tedious and dull, but if you (or anyone else) hasn't seen Sorry, Wrong Number yet, that is a great movie, one of the best noirs I've ever seen.

I think the Paul Schrader films are expiring too and I watched Light Sleeper, that is a must-see for anyone who is a fan of American Gigolo, Taxi Driver or Bringing Out The Dead. It's a spiritual cousin to those with the same sort of grimy, after-dark atmosphere and many plot similarities to Gigolo in particular.

[Haywardson]

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$10 coupon

[Hoke Moseley]

Originally Posted by RCRochester

The Burt Lancaster playlist expires at the end of the month and I've been catching up on a few that I had never seen before. I was sorely disappointed by I Walk Alone which was his first pairing with Kirk Douglas, I found it really quite tedious and dull, but if you (or anyone else) hasn't seen Sorry, Wrong Number yet, that is a great movie, one of the best noirs I've ever seen.

I also watched both of these earlier this month, but with flipped opinions.

I thought I Walk Alone was a kickass noir with great dialogue and a perfect fresh-out-of-prison protagonist, while Sorry, Wrong Number had a convoluted plot full of lame flashback scenes. Though the ending was fantastic.

[DaBargainHunta]

Originally Posted by RCRochester

The Burt Lancaster playlist expires at the end of the month and I've been catching up on a few that I had never seen before. I was sorely disappointed by I Walk Alone which was his first pairing with Kirk Douglas, I found it really quite tedious and dull, but if you (or anyone else) hasn't seen Sorry, Wrong Number yet, that is a great movie, one of the best noirs I've ever seen.

I think the Paul Schrader films are expiring too and I watched Light Sleeper, that is a must-see for anyone who is a fan of American Gigolo, Taxi Driver or Bringing Out The Dead. It's a spiritual cousin to those with the same sort of grimy, after-dark atmosphere and many plot similarities to Gigolo in particular.

Originally Posted by Hoke Moseley

I also watched both of these earlier this month, but with flipped opinions.

I thought I Walk Alone was a kickass noir with great dialogue and a perfect fresh-out-of-prison protagonist, while Sorry, Wrong Number had a convoluted plot full of lame flashback scenes. Though the ending was fantastic.

I watched I Walk Alone a few months ago when I thought it was expiring (I'll post my quick review at the end). I liked it more than RCRochester did, but not nearly as much as Hoke Mosely.

I am definitely going to watch Sorry, Wrong Number before the end of the month because I stan Stanwyck. (Did I use that ridiculous word correctly? I couldn't resist the pun!) I'll post my thoughts when I do.

Here is my mini-review of I Walk Alone from this thread a few months back:

Originally Posted by DaBargainHunta

Very solid if not spectacular, nothing about I Walk Alone portends that it would be the first of seven pictures Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas would appear in together. Like many from the era, it starts off slowly but picks up toward the latter half. Truth be told, the real highlight here is neither Lancaster nor Douglas but rather the alluring Lizabeth Scott caught between both men.

DaBargainHunta's Decree: I watched the final Lancaster-Douglas film a few years ago - the quintessentially '80s Tough Guys - and now I've seen the first, made four decades earlier. I assume the films in-between are their career highlights. Still, this is a fine and fun introduction to the prolific pairing.
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Update: According to THIS, it's sticking around in January. While I appreciate last-minute extensions, I wish the Channel would reflect them accurately.

[UpsetSmiley]

Here's my $10 coupon XVWKXR, not bad at all but couldn't use it even if I wanted too (no int shipping).

[Cholly]

Originally Posted by UpsetSmiley

Here's my $10 coupon XVWKXR, not bad at all but couldn't use it even if I wanted too (no int shipping).

Redeemed! Thanks friend!

[CelestialAgent]

Originally Posted by tisdivine

In anticipation of a Portrait of A Lady on Fire I have been watching some of Celine Sciamma’s other films on the Criterion Channel. I just finished Water Lilies and I honestly don’t know how I feel about it. I had great empathy for Marie for most of the film but I didn't get why she was such a jerk to Anne. Its not like anyone ever mistakes Marie for a cool kid. I would guess that Marie would be referred to as “that weird chick Floriane hangs with occasionally”. So many things to think about / discuss with this film.

Not sure how many have seen this film since I don't remember anyone ever talking about it but thoughts and comments would be greatly appreciated lol

PS - Adèle Haenel is amazing even as a teenager.

It would be nice to maybe see Criterion release this on disc, because I'd need to use a VPN just to watch this. The UK DVD is OOP and the rip that circulates through the usual channels is pixelated and low resolution.

[monorail91]

Happy 70th anniversary to Roberto Rossellini’s The Flowers of St. Francis!

From last year, here’s an audio essay on this 1950 film, discussing its portrayal of the saint and his ideologies, plus the cultural context in which his story unfolds.

https://cinemaitalianopodcast.com/20...of-st-francis/

[Cremildo]

Originally Posted by monorail91

Happy 70th anniversary to Roberto Rossellini’s The Flowers of St. Francis!

Now there's a DVD-to-BD upgrade I'd like to see.

[Spirit07]

I am in Australia, so my Discount Code is of no use to me, so please take advantage of it you guys in the USA. God bless!

"Hey there!

We couldn't do what we do without the support of dedicated film fans like you. As a small token of our appreciation, here's a code for $10 off your next order from criterion.com. Whether you choose a new release like Roma, a timeless classic like The Lady Vanishes, or a Criterion t-shirt to jumpstart your spring wardrobe, we hope you enjoy it."

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[hariseldon]

Originally Posted by Spirit07

I am in Australia, so my Discount Code is of no use to me, so please take advantage of it you guys in the USA. God bless!

Very much appreciate the offer. I haven't gotten the Criterion email so happy to have a second chance

[secretsquirrel]

I am really hoping I get the $10 code. *fingers crossed*

I haven’t been able to take advantage of any of the Criterion sales in quite awhile.