The Criterion Collection

[FragnitoM]

Originally Posted by Michael24

My nearest B&N doesn't even have a movie or music section. They have some current titles on a wall behind the counter and a display of vinyl records that sits on a table but that's it. The other locations in this area do have a regular movie/music section but the next nearest one is about 30 miles away.

Many of the newer stores are not carrying movies and music I don’t think. I’m lucky to have 3 that do, but 2 new ones in my area opened in the past couple of years have books and a bar with draft beer and food menu but no movies...

[happydood]

Originally Posted by Bn43

Of the approximately sixty 4K movies I own, the only catalog title that's worse than the Blu-ray (shit, actually) is Batman Begins. Few are hit or miss, the majority having much more attractive colors and contrast.

I watched Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and Dr. Strangelove last week, part of the Columbia Classics 4K Collection, and kept thinking how lame Criterion is being for keeping all their black and white movies in 1080p YCbCr. The wider color gamut captures much better contrast than Blu-ray's limited color space. I believe if most black and white movies looked that good, fewer people would have such an aversion to them.

People with an aversion to black and white movies are not to be trusted under any circumstances.

[Reddington]

Originally Posted by happydood

People with an aversion to black and white movies are not to be trusted under any circumstances.

Agreed! (Although I'm relieved you didn't say the same about silent movies, which I do struggle with...).

[softunderbelly]

Very nice review Owl!

I will most definitely be picking this one up during the next sale!

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Reddington

I understand this concept, although Williams is responsible for two of the very best scores in the history of cinema, so he gets a pass from me.

Empire and Jaws?

[Michael24]

Originally Posted by FragnitoM

Many of the newer stores are not carrying movies and music I don’t think. I’m lucky to have 3 that do, but 2 new ones in my area opened in the past couple of years have books and a bar with draft beer and food menu but no movies...

The one closest to me has been there since at least the late-90s. I moved here in 1999 and first went to it in 2000 or 2001. (Borders was closer, and did have a large movie/music section, so I would go there more frequently.) But I don't recall this location having a dedicated section for movies and music even back then. I wonder if some have gotten rid of their sections based on low sales.

[SmittysGelato]

People's aversion to black and white films has to do with getting too comfortable with modern aesthetics. Black and white is so foreign it will turn the average person off. The same can be said if all you watch are black and white films, you will probably be turned off by modern aesthetics.

If you watch a mix of both you will come to appreciate both for what they are.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by SmittysGelato

The same can be said if all you watch are black and white films, you will probably be turned off by modern aesthetics.

Yeah, I imagine that would be pretty disorienting.

[chewbabka]

Originally Posted by Reddington

I'm fortunate to have three stores with a 20-minute drive. Just before the lockdown started in March, the nearest was about to close after 26 years due to lease issues, only to get a last-minute reprieve. They had emptied much of the stock in anticipation of closing - including a lot of the Criterion titles, which have yet to return. The other two stores have a decent selection; if I can't get the titles I'm after between the three, I'll order for in-store pickup.

Do you have a membership? If so, do you save the extra 20% with the in store pickup option? In my experience, if I pay in store during a sale, I get the extra 20%. But online I don’t.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by octagon

[Show spoiler]

This was me three months ago when I finally upgraded to a 4K UHD setup here at home.

[Reddington]

Originally Posted by octagon

Empire and Jaws?

Star Wars and Jaws.

[Reddington]

Originally Posted by chewbabka

Do you have a membership? If so, do you save the extra 20% with the in store pickup option? In my experience, if I pay in store during a sale, I get the extra 20%. But online I don’t.

Cancelled my membership a couple of years ago for various reasons. I still buy a few titles in-store each sale, but tend to focus on the Criterion Flash Sale events.

Members get 10% in-store, but not online. I never ordered online for in-store pick-up so not sure if the member discount is honored, but ordering in-store I did get the 10%.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Reddington

Star Wars and Jaws.

Hard to argue with

I have a soft spot for the Empire soundtrack. In the pre-VHS days I would listen to it endlessly and play the movie in my head. And of course there's the Imperial March.

[Hintermann]

On the way: Tokyo Olympiad and Rebecca.

To follow: Downhill Racer, Days of Heaven and A Matter of Life & Death

[Reddington]

Originally Posted by Hintermann

On the way: Tokyo Olympiad and Rebecca.

To follow: Downhill Racer, Days of Heaven and A Matter of Life & Death

A man of impeccable taste...

[Adam2]

So this is 40% off of 40 dollars SRP? Not much of a deal. You could say they only have a SRP of $40 so they can charge a normal regular price of $30 normally, looking like they're giving you a deal, and then charge $20 and call it "50% off"

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by Adam2

So this is 40% off of 40 dollars SRP? Not much of a deal. You could say they only have a SRP of $40 so they can charge a normal regular price of $30 normally, looking like they're giving you a deal, and then charge $20 and call it "50% off"

In the past it's been 50% off of SRP. I would assume it would be the same this time.

[KMR]

Originally Posted by Michael24

My nearest B&N doesn't even have a movie or music section. They have some current titles on a wall behind the counter and a display of vinyl records that sits on a table but that's it. The other locations in this area do have a regular movie/music section but the next nearest one is about 30 miles away.

I was very saddened a couple months ago to hear that my favorite B&N closed permanently. They had a HUGE Criterion section (almost an entire wall). I would go there often, since it was an easy walk from work at lunchtime (back in the days I worked onsite). I was always afraid they'd close down their A/V section, but never dreamed the entire store would go. The next closest store has never had A/V media at all, so I have to go several miles further to get a decent B&N. This sale will be my first time in one of their stores in 4 months. Wow...

[Mr Big]

When do they usually announce the sale? The night before? This is my first year for the sale.... if there is one

[regeyer]

Originally Posted by Mr Big

When do they usually announce the sale? The night before? This is my first year for the sale.... if there is one

This is an unusual year, so I expect it to be announced minutes after it ends.