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Seretur · 03-31-2009, 09:55 PM

Having just received 400 Blows in a damaged case from Amazon -- and living far enough away to make returns unfeasible -- I'm beginning to like the idea of them using clear, non-blue but Blu-ray sized, plastic cases.

I haven't had a cardboard case come damaged yet, but now I realize just how fragile these things are. Plastic does guarantee longer shelf life for what are, in theory, ultimate home-library editions of these titles.

So, good to hear about Wages.

nathanp · 03-31-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MortenR.

I just want to buy them all!

When I think of all the great titles in the Criterion catalog that could get a Blu-Ray release, well it's pretty overwhelming. Just thinking of the Godard, Truffaut and Kurosawa titles alone is pretty sizeable.

anomynous · 03-31-2009, 11:21 PM

Hopefully all the previously released Criterion blus are produced in the new style cases from now on

EDIT: Just sent an email inquiring about this

Seretur · 04-01-2009, 12:06 AM

Well, at least we'll be getting Guillermo del Toro's Cronos "this fall".

neo_reloaded · 04-01-2009, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mattconroy

Got mine directly from Criterion. Here are some pics. I nearly ripped off the cellophane but figured you would want to see how they call it out as a Blu-ray disc...

Haven't watched it yet, or read any of the materials.

When did you order this from Criterion? Was it just recently, since the pre-order function went back up - or had you got your order in before they took the pre-orders down previously?

I'm super excited to get The Wages of Fear myself, so I just placed an order with Criterion. I'm hoping mine will ship early too.

mattconroy · 04-01-2009, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by neo_reloaded

When did you order this from Criterion? Was it just recently, since the pre-order function went back up - or had you got your order in before they took the pre-orders down previously?

I'm super excited to get The Wages of Fear myself, so I just placed an order with Criterion. I'm hoping mine will ship early too.

I ordered prior to them taking it down.

mattconroy · 04-01-2009, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by robertthunder

This looks like anyother regular sized CC case. If it's bigger than the regular Blu cases I'm going to be pissed!!!

I don't like the case at all. I quite liked the slip cases, and this just looks like anyother CC release. Nothing new... I'm not impressed.

It's the same size as standard Blu-ray cases. You can come down off the ledge!

PowellPressburger · 04-01-2009, 06:28 PM

Not sure how long it has been this well priced but as of today 4/1 on amazon.com 400 Blows is priced at 21.99. You can also follow the link on this site for the amazon.com link if you search 400 blows.

Really good price and a really great disc.

Seretur · 04-01-2009, 07:29 PM

That's what I paid for mine, and I preordered it way back when. A vestige of the initial lower pricing on the Criterion site, I'd guess.

So, nobody here excited about Guillermo del Toro on Criterion?

It's not an April's Fools, it was hinted at in yesterday's newsletter.

Mr. Stutter · 04-01-2009, 07:34 PM

I am definitely looking forward to Del Toro's debut on Criterion. Seems like a great combination. And since he's a film geek, the extras should be something to write home about.

TJS_Blu · 04-01-2009, 10:23 PM

Bill Hunt says Ran has been cancelled):

headphoneboy · 04-01-2009, 10:52 PM

I saw copies of The 400 Blows and The Last Emperor on Criterion DVD today at my local Target store. I was very surprised to see any Criterion products at a Target store, but maybe it's a new effort to go more mainstream, which will certainly happen with their release of Benjamin Button in about a month's time.

Maybe Target has been carrying these for some time, but its news to me.

Variable · 04-01-2009, 10:54 PM

I wonder if they'll rerelease the current blu releases with the new case. I don't really care but... well I guess I do.

zedd_117 · 04-01-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Seretur

That's what I paid for mine, and I preordered it way back when. A vestige of the initial lower pricing on the Criterion site, I'd guess.

So, nobody here excited about Guillermo del Toro on Criterion?

It's not an April's Fools, it was hinted at in yesterday's newsletter.

I'm pretty excited for Del toro. Really like his movies, though I've only seen the more "mainstream" ones (hellboy 1 & 2, pan's labyrinth). I'd like to seen Criterion release "The Orphanage" on Blu, simply because I can't find it.

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Bill Hunt says Ran has been cancelled):

NOOOOOOOO!!!

Kartoon · 04-01-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by headphoneboy

I saw copies of The 400 Blows and The Last Emperor on Criterion DVD today at my local Target store. I was very surprised to see any Criterion products at a Target store, but maybe it's a new effort to go more mainstream, which will certainly happen with their release of Benjamin Button in about a month's time.

Maybe Target has been carrying these for some time, but its news to me.

It seems that certain Criterion movies seem to be more "mainstream" then others. Last Emperor seems to be fairly common at most stores.

PowellPressburger · 04-02-2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by headphoneboy

I saw copies of The 400 Blows and The Last Emperor on Criterion DVD today at my local Target store. I was very surprised to see any Criterion products at a Target store, but maybe it's a new effort to go more mainstream, which will certainly happen with their release of Benjamin Button in about a month's time.

Maybe Target has been carrying these for some time, but its news to me.

That is very interesting.. Only Criterion I ever spotted in a Target has been Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas... What part of the country are you in. Midwest MN here... I wonder they may have them in bigger citied areas possibly.

That is cool though. How much were they charging? 34.99?

Mr. Cinema · 04-02-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kartoon

It seems that certain Criterion movies seem to be more "mainstream" then others. Last Emperor seems to be fairly common at most stores.

Being a Best Picture winner certainly helps.

Mr. Cinema · 04-02-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mattconroy

It's the same size as standard Blu-ray cases. You can come down off the ledge!

Same thickness too? Those pics make the case seem like it's a tad thicker than the regular BD cases.

PowellPressburger · 04-02-2009, 01:39 PM

i don't mind if the case is a little thicker... I would hope they would eventually let you repace the older version cases with new ones.. I realize it costs money I would pay for the new insert and case and just put the booklet and disc in the new version case.

mattconroy · 04-02-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

Same thickness too? Those pics make the case seem like it's a tad thicker than the regular BD cases.

Yes, it is a wee bit thicker - about the same as the standard UK Blu cases.

03-31-2009, 11:21 PM	#423
anomynous Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:185 Trading Score:40	Hopefully all the previously released Criterion blus are produced in the new style cases from now on EDIT: Just sent an email inquiring about this Last edited by anomynous; 04-01-2009 at 12:25 AM.

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03-31-2009, 09:55 PM	#421
Seretur Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:An Island in the Adriatic Blu-ray collection:521 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	Having just received 400 Blows in a damaged case from Amazon -- and living far enough away to make returns unfeasible -- I'm beginning to like the idea of them using clear, non-blue but Blu-ray sized, plastic cases. I haven't had a cardboard case come damaged yet, but now I realize just how fragile these things are. Plastic does guarantee longer shelf life for what are, in theory, ultimate home-library editions of these titles. So, good to hear about Wages.

04-01-2009, 12:06 AM	#424
Seretur Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:An Island in the Adriatic Blu-ray collection:521 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	Well, at least we'll be getting Guillermo del Toro's Cronos "this fall".

04-01-2009, 06:28 PM	#428
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	Not sure how long it has been this well priced but as of today 4/1 on amazon.com 400 Blows is priced at 21.99. You can also follow the link on this site for the amazon.com link if you search 400 blows. Really good price and a really great disc.

04-01-2009, 07:29 PM	#429
Seretur Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:An Island in the Adriatic Blu-ray collection:521 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	That's what I paid for mine, and I preordered it way back when. A vestige of the initial lower pricing on the Criterion site, I'd guess. So, nobody here excited about Guillermo del Toro on Criterion? It's not an April's Fools, it was hinted at in yesterday's newsletter.

04-01-2009, 07:34 PM	#430
Mr. Stutter Junior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:19	I am definitely looking forward to Del Toro's debut on Criterion. Seems like a great combination. And since he's a film geek, the extras should be something to write home about.

04-01-2009, 10:23 PM	#431
TJS_Blu Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1845 DVD collection:578 Blu-ray reviews:11	Bill Hunt says Ran has been cancelled):

04-01-2009, 10:52 PM	#432
headphoneboy Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:113 iTunes collection:5	I saw copies of The 400 Blows and The Last Emperor on Criterion DVD today at my local Target store. I was very surprised to see any Criterion products at a Target store, but maybe it's a new effort to go more mainstream, which will certainly happen with their release of Benjamin Button in about a month's time. Maybe Target has been carrying these for some time, but its news to me.

04-01-2009, 10:54 PM	#433
Variable Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northern New Jersey Blu-ray collection:12	I wonder if they'll rerelease the current blu releases with the new case. I don't really care but... well I guess I do.

04-02-2009, 01:39 PM	#439
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	i don't mind if the case is a little thicker... I would hope they would eventually let you repace the older version cases with new ones.. I realize it costs money I would pay for the new insert and case and just put the booklet and disc in the new version case.

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