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[Member-167298]

Originally Posted by hariseldon

Yes. best Guess would be Tues 10/8 or 10/15.
Most commonly starts on Tues in the Fall, but unlike the Feb/March sale that can vary a bit.

Great! I was going to buy some Criterions on eBay today but will wait for the sale :-)

[cgpublic]

Originally Posted by SuperFlyHighGuy

In Criterions email newsletter today it says they have nine Val Lewton films on their streaming channel...

Screened Cat People (Criterion Blu) and The Seventh Victim (CC) last night, the latter for the first time.

True originals, and a perfect balance of noir and horror. Cat People looks fantastic thanks to the restoration; The Seventh Victim is in need of one.

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

To their credit, Scream Factory has done a stellar job with their Val Lewton production titles, their Universal horror/Universal sci-fi classics, and their classic Hammer titles. For me, it's six in one and a half dozen in the other with regard to which label releases I Walked with a Zombie or The Seventh Victim.

Also, their use of the original poster art easily pips the blander Criterion style.

[Mike0284]

Review for the Godzilla set.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Godzi...248527/#Review

[thebalconyfool]

Just got an email from the Criterion Channel in celebration of the channel turning 6 months old. They're sending out a $10.00 off certificate to all subscribers to use on their site. So nice! Hope the sale is soon, (might it be tomorrow considering the timing of the email?) my list is so long.

[a priori]

As the spectre of a Oct. 24-hour flash sale looms, I thought I'd best be prepared with a little list. So far:

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by a priori

As the spectre of a Oct. 24-hour flash sale looms, I thought I'd best be prepared with a little list. So far:

Unless your hope is to goad Criterion into upgrading this by taking one for the team you might want to consider the upcoming UK blu from Network (region B):

[ravenus]

A warm-hearted and deeply felt neighborhood fable which culminates in a violent conflict and its aftermath. Spike Lee's film has been accused of suggesting that violence is an acceptable solution to social exploitation, but really it is more a cautionary tale that the social prejudices within all of us (yes, even those of us who consider ourselves broad-minded) can at any time flare into an all-consuming flame.

Spectacular looking restoration supervised by the DoP emphasizes that almost fairy-tale look in terms of color saturation. The 5.1 track is not a surround showcase but provides a lush and powerful presentation of the film's audioscape including the wonderful Bill Lee score. Have yet to check out the extras and the hefty accompanying book, but this is already a winner.

[a priori]

Originally Posted by ravenus

Unless your hope is to goad Criterion into upgrading this by taking one for the team you might want to consider the upcoming UK blu from Network (region B):

Wow -- thanks for that....and the price is right. The Region B blu-ray, it is, then.

[critterdvd]

If anyone pre-purchased an annual pass to the Criterion Channel earlier this year, check your email. They just sent me a $10.00 for being an inaugural subscriber to their store. Perfect timing with the sale come up

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by a priori

As the spectre of a Oct. 24-hour flash sale looms, I thought I'd best be prepared with a little list. So far:

I've already prepped mine:

[Show spoiler]

[Cocophone]

Here's my pregame flash sale list:

[Show spoiler]

[theater dreamer]

Well, nothing from Criterion in my e-mail, and no sale mention on Reddit /Criterion, so we’re looking at next Tuesday the 15th.

[skylark68]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

Well, nothing from Criterion in my e-mail, and no sale mention on Reddit /Criterion, so we’re looking at next Tuesday the 15th.

That's actually good news, I get paid this Friday...

[bonehica]

Originally Posted by skylark68

That's actually good news, I get paid this Friday...

Perfect timing for me as well. My next payday IS next Tuesday

[exzachary]

Originally Posted by theater dreamer

Well, nothing from Criterion in my e-mail, and no sale mention on Reddit /Criterion, so we’re looking at next Tuesday the 15th.

There's no way they will have a flash sale and announcements on the same day.

[Egbert Souse]

Originally Posted by exzachary

There's no way they will have a flash sale and announcements on the same day.

It was Oct 16-17 last year after announcements on the 15th. The spring sale was during a week without a release, while last year's October one was on the same day Shampoo came out.

[StarDestroyer52]

Originally Posted by Dailyan

I've already prepped mine:

[Show spoiler]

I've been thinking of getting Election and Ghost World for a long time. Any thoughts on these two, anyone?

[bonehica]

Originally Posted by StarDestroyer52

I've been thinking of getting Election and Ghost World for a long time. Any thoughts on these two, anyone?

I don't think you can go wrong with either. Both are a bit dark. Both are a bit quirky. If you like that type of humor, these are right up your alley.

[MifuneFan]

I still think there's a small chance the flash sale will be on Oct. 29th to coincide with the Godzilla release. They often seem to time it to their biggest release of the month, so who knows.