The Criterion Collection - Page 38 - Blu-ray Forum

zedd_117 · 05-02-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by flyboy66

So basically we will never have a chance to complete the collection? Kinda dumb dont ya think? Hey Criterion why would you sell something that cant be completed? You should have changed the numbering system for Blu Ray since its a different medium! At least folks collecting the SDVD can pay some bucks to get the OOP discs...you are selling something that can never be completed.

Well, Criterion issued a statement when the blus first started coming out that Blu-ray was just a technological improvement in the way they release films, not in the way they are mastered or handled. This is the reasoning behind not re-starting the numbering. So in a sense, you can finish the collection, as long as the numbering remains the same.

zedd_117 · 05-02-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Please forgive me. I am sure it is in this thread, but I am trying to avoid digging backwards through the many pages.

Has anyone contacted Criterion in an effort to source the clear cases, or to buy them directly from Criterion?

you could always look for some cheap used PS3 games. The cases are pretty much identical. I mean if it means that much to you. I think it's nice to show the improvements made in the collection over time. (DVD to Blu-ray, cardboard to plastic, etc)

flyboy66 · 05-02-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by zedd_117

Well, Criterion issued a statement when the blus first started coming out that Blu-ray was just a technological improvement in the way they release films, not in the way they are mastered or handled. This is the reasoning behind not re-starting the numbering. So in a sense, you can finish the collection, as long as the numbering remains the same.

Ummm...actually no you cant complete the collection in Blu Ray.

Variable · 05-02-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by patherto

Well, I dunno. The film is split in half, with the first part about a policeman trying to get over a love affair, and the second about *another* policeman who gets seduced by the girl at the counter. The first half is pretty uneven (although it's really beautiful), while the second half finally gets the film moving and is a real treat. I can't give Chunking Express an "A" but I wasn't disappointed by the experience of watching it.

(In other words, try renting it first.)

who are you responding to here?

I would give chungking an A but I'm not sure where this conversation started.

zedd_117 · 05-02-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by flyboy66

Ummm...actually no you cant complete the collection in Blu Ray.

I didn't mean on Blu-ray. They're simply continuing the collection into Blu-ray because it's an improvment over standard DVD. So the collection as a whole (including DVD releases and Blu-ray releases) can be completed. (as long as your pockets are deep enough)

Everything that's being released on Blu is also being released on DVD, but all of the new DVD releases are not being released on Blu.

Kartoon · 05-03-2009, 12:36 AM

That's one thing I don't understand, why doesn't Criterion release the new releases on both DVD and BluRay? They can still release two older ones a month. This makes more sense to me but maybe that's why I don't work for Criterion.

Beta Man · 05-03-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

DVD Beaver's review/comparison for the "Benjamin Button" blu-ray is now up!

CC

I liked this part of their assessment

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The film transfer difference is humungous and can be best described mathematically - the Blu-ray is both more than 5X the feature file size and 5X the bitrate. The disc is chock-full with 48.5 Gig of the available 50 filled.

Despite the "Humongous" spelling mistake

Gamma_Winstead · 05-03-2009, 03:06 AM

I just LOVE David Fincher and can't wait till tuesday!

Right now I have Bottle Rocket and The Last Metro in my cart. Love BR, But is TLM worth a blind buy?

Jimbo976 · 05-03-2009, 03:17 AM

The Last Metro is a pretty good film IMO and the Blu-ray looks very good.

aggienader08 · 05-03-2009, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Please forgive me. I am sure it is in this thread, but I am trying to avoid digging backwards through the many pages.

Has anyone contacted Criterion in an effort to source the clear cases, or to buy them directly from Criterion?

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

You are not forgiven for laziness, but many have enquired to Criterion about the clear plastic cases being offered with covers for their first blu-ray releases, of which all were told that Criterion had no plans for issuing the clear plastic cases at this time, but it is something they were considering.

Other than that, I don't think much else is known.

CC

I'm sure that the more people request the clear cases, they are likely to start selling them soon.

Beta Man · 05-03-2009, 11:38 PM

Ordered "The Seventh Seal" today..... title #12 from the fine folks of Criterion..... (on blu that is)

Still need:

The Curious Case (everyone calls it Benjamin Buttons

)
Repulsion
Last Year at Marienbad

I probably should have ordered The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons today..... since it's coming out now..... but I'm still holding hope for a sub $20 price due to the title's popularity......

ccfixx · 05-04-2009, 01:39 AM

Glad you're finally catching up with the rest of us, Beta Man.

Well... at least, me.

CC

JJJ225 · 05-04-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Ordered "The Seventh Seal" today..... title #12 from the fine folks of Criterion..... (on blu that is)

Still need:

The Curious Case (everyone calls it Benjamin Buttons

)
Repulsion
Last Year at Marienbad

And how come you haven't ordered Last Year at Marienbad yet???

Beta Man · 05-04-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ccfixx

Glad you're finally catching up with the rest of us, Beta Man.

Well... at least, me.

CC

I'm trying

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Originally Posted by JJJ225

And how come you haven't ordered Last Year at Marienbad yet???

Hoping for it to show up in my "Gold Box"

online365daysayear · 05-04-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Hoping for it to show up in my "Gold Box"

Last Year at Marienbad showed up in my Gold Box today and I preordered it. Hope you will also get it to show up in your Gold Box.

Variable · 05-04-2009, 07:42 PM

I thought the seventh seal was out last night and got very excited. I want to get started on Bergman. Now I'm thinking about Clouzot. I have the money to spend but several other things I need are popping up.

aggienader08 · 05-04-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by online365daysayear

Last Year at Marienbad showed up in my Gold Box today and I preordered it. Hope you will also get it to show up in your Gold Box.

Chungking Express just showed up in mine. Should I order that? Is it good?

repete66211 · 05-04-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

Right now I have Bottle Rocket and The Last Metro in my cart. Love BR, But is TLM worth a blind buy?

I'd watch it before you buy it. I just saw The Last Metro a couple of weeks ago and while it's a good movie I don't know if it's a title I'd buy unless I had money laying around. However, loving Bottle Rocket, I plan on buying it once the price comes down a bit. I already own it on DVD, so I can't justify paying Criterion price for a replacement.

Beta Man · 05-04-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by aggienader08

Chungking Express just showed up in mine. Should I order that? Is it good?

It's a really good film.... Has a wider appeal than some of the other current criterion releases..... It's a fairly safe blind buy

jkwest · 05-04-2009, 08:29 PM

The Curious Case will be my first foray into Criterion world...I hope this doesn't get expensive.

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05-03-2009, 12:36 AM	#746
Kartoon Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:37	That's one thing I don't understand, why doesn't Criterion release the new releases on both DVD and BluRay? They can still release two older ones a month. This makes more sense to me but maybe that's why I don't work for Criterion.

05-03-2009, 03:06 AM	#748
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	I just LOVE David Fincher and can't wait till tuesday! Right now I have Bottle Rocket and The Last Metro in my cart. Love BR, But is TLM worth a blind buy?

05-03-2009, 03:17 AM	#749
Jimbo976 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	The Last Metro is a pretty good film IMO and the Blu-ray looks very good.

05-03-2009, 11:38 PM	#751
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Ordered "The Seventh Seal" today..... title #12 from the fine folks of Criterion..... (on blu that is) Still need: The Curious Case (everyone calls it Benjamin Buttons ) Repulsion Last Year at Marienbad I probably should have ordered The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons today..... since it's coming out now..... but I'm still holding hope for a sub $20 price due to the title's popularity......

05-04-2009, 01:39 AM	#752
ccfixx Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:97 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	Glad you're finally catching up with the rest of us, Beta Man. Well... at least, me. CC

05-04-2009, 07:42 PM	#756
Variable Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northern New Jersey Blu-ray collection:12	I thought the seventh seal was out last night and got very excited. I want to get started on Bergman. Now I'm thinking about Clouzot. I have the money to spend but several other things I need are popping up.

05-04-2009, 08:29 PM	#760
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	The Curious Case will be my first foray into Criterion world...I hope this doesn't get expensive.

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