The Criterion Collection

[los53]

Originally Posted by The Theory

I know there was a pretty indepth discussion on Antichrist a few pages back, but I just finished this and--wow--what an experience. I highly respect anything that can make me look upon nature and feel such a strong intent of malice from it. It is one of those films I wouldn't recommend to any of my friends (and the one friend I might have recommended it to already saw it and hated it), but as a personal experience it was top-notch.

i recommended to 3 of my friends and they all loved it. Respected it. CHAOS REIGNS

[rkish]

Originally Posted by BillyJack

My "Night of The Hunter" was bought at the store and had some dings on it a well, mine copy a small square silver UCLA sticker next to the traditional blue CC sticker. Does'nt seem to be as sturdy as the Seven Samurai box... I have "Modern Times" reserved,waiting for me at the register, will pick up tomorrow before a long days toil.

Yeah...bought my NOTH at the store as well. I bought Seven Samurai and it's box is definitely sturdier. My copy of The Leopard (July sale) is made the same way as NOTH and it also has a few dings on it. I think it's because they're both tri-folds and Seven Samurai is a bi-fold.

Good deal with Modern Times...I hope they have my copy of Sherlock Jr. tomorrow as well.

[tfunk]

I bought NotH tonight and my case too has problems. The inner case has a crease basically right down the middle, and it's really frustrating, but there wasn't much I could've done, because each copy (of 3) they had were like that. It's not gonna bother me that much, it's just a minor annoyance.

In other news, I also blind bought Antichrist tonight. Hoping THAT one doesn't bite me too much in the ass, but I feel like, whether or not I actually like the movie, I'll consider it a worthy watch, if that makes sense.

[SteelPen]

I've...
Antichrist
Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The
For All Mankind
M
Modern Times
Night of the Hunter, The
Paths of Glory
Seventh Samurai
Seventh Seal
Stagecoach
Thin Red Line, The
Wages of Fear, The
Yojimbo / Sanjuro

What else am I missing?

[blkhrt]

My copies of Night of the Hunter and Modern Times shipped today, and they are scheduled to arrive tomorrow.

Since I couldn't wait for some Chaplin, I just watched my DVD of The Kid, and I've got to say, I really hope that Criterion releases more Chaplin, and soon. It's amazing how well his films hold up so many years later, and after so many viewings.

[Jimbo976]

Originally Posted by reallyagi

I just finished watching House. Interesting, quirky little film. I liked the randomness of the camera angles, and things popping in and out of frames. I appreciated the strangeness. Having said that, it's not a film I would want to see again anytime soon. It's just not my cup of tea.

I just watched House and have to say it is the strangest film I have ever seen. It is certainly unique amonst all the ones I have ever watched.

I would not say it is the worst movie I have ever seen but I likely won't watch it again.

[The Theory]

Originally Posted by Redliner17k

I've...
Antichrist
Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The
For All Mankind
M
Modern Times
Night of the Hunter, The
Paths of Glory
Seventh Samurai
Seventh Seal
Stagecoach
Thin Red Line, The
Wages of Fear, The
Yojimbo / Sanjuro

What else am I missing?

Nice little collection. Some obvious holes:
Anything Godard... Vivre sa Vie or Breathless
Last Year at Marienbad
Mystery Train
The Red Shoes
Repulsion
Wings of Desire

[SteelPen]

Just finished watching M! Damn good movie! One question though...

[Show spoiler]So, what happen to Hans?

[larry47591]

if you don't have Pierrot le fou you better get it while you can amazon is now oos

[tfunk]

Originally Posted by larry47591

if you don't have Pierrot le fou you better get it while you can amazon is now oos

Next paycheck when I don't have to worry about this damn B&N sale.

[larry47591]

Originally Posted by tfunk

Next paycheck when I don't have to worry about this damn B&N sale.

Last I checked family video had some for 25.99 plus 1.99 shipping

[retablo]

Originally Posted by tfunk

I bought NotH tonight and my case too has problems. The inner case has a crease basically right down the middle, and it's really frustrating, but there wasn't much I could've done, because each copy (of 3) they had were like that. It's not gonna bother me that much, it's just a minor annoyance.

Yeah, just ANOTHER example of the paper cases pretty much being crap. They LOOK nicer, but they aren't as sturdy and do not hold up over time.

[puffyrock2]

Originally Posted by Redliner17k

Just finished watching M! Damn good movie! One question though...

[Show spoiler]So, what happen to Hans?

[Show spoiler]We never find out. We are only left with the message to watch over our children so people like Hans don't snatch 'em up.

[fdm]

Originally Posted by rkish

The packaging on NOTH is very nice...but unfortunately, cardboard cases can take a beating in transit. Mine is dinged in a few places (not easily noticeable...too bad I'm so anal), but I can live with it.

I hope those that have ordered it to ship home don't have issues with bad dings and dents/creases.

The two copies I pre-ordered and/or reserved (backup copy just in case) were both smooshed pretty well (their fronts indented by 1/4 inch or so, both of them identically). May as well have had them ship it home, would have arrived in the same shape after UPS got around to stepping on the shipping box. Fortunately store #2 had a couple good ones when I mentioned I already had a smooshed one.

Dreading what will show up in my BBS's shipping box, which I am having sent directly to me...

[fdm]

Originally Posted by retablo

Yeah, just ANOTHER example of the paper cases pretty much being crap. They LOOK nicer, but they aren't as sturdy and do not hold up over time.

Yup, cardboard sux.

[greekak229]

I want my Night of the Hunter to ship, goddamnit!

[One4Deuce]

My Night of the Hunter also shows minor creases/dents... I'd much rather all of their releases be in the same plastic cases.

[greekak229]

Shipped two minutes after I said that...NICE.

[PowellPressburger]

Anytime there is a paper style case of a Criterion release I always buy it at Barnes that way I know the condition, but injure to say the NOTH paper stock isn't near as thick or sturdy as other releases.

Also it is noted that the audio commentary was recorded in 2008, has this been in preparation that long?

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Here's what Criterion had to say about the Night of the Hunter packaging on their Facebook page. No one there has mentioned issues with creases as yet.

Thanks, but that is lame that they had to say that. Some people like the digi's. They should just do an option on each film (I don't think it would be that much money to go into each film thinking digi, then have the cover printed on a piece of paper for the plastic cases.) because I rather have those digi sets that represents more of a film, instead of worrying about someone's shelf line having to be even and smooth, like each film is the same dull robot.

And to top it off, Criterion went into blu-ray thinking digi all the time. So for all of the "I love what Criterion does 100%, or stop bashing Criterion" those people prob help the cause that MADE Criterion switch. I agree that the first batch of Criterion Blu-rays was very weak in terms of package. But they have been doing digi's for a long time. Why is it that the complaining started ever since replacement cases happened?