The Criterion Collection

[filmlover22]

since 4K is region free, I think that gives even less reason for Criterion to release their UHD version.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by filmlover22

since 4K is region free, I think that gives even less reason for Criterion to release their UHD version.

Which is completely silly logic. Is the Eureka release going to be on shelves at your local B&N? Just because a foreign label puts out a 4K release in no way means it's pointless for any domestic label to do the same. Based on your post history, I'm sure you'd be saying something completely different if it was Criterion that announced it first..

[filmlover22]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Which is completely silly logic. Is the Eureka release going to be on shelves at your local B&N? Just because a foreign label puts out a 4K release in no way means it's pointless for any domestic label to do the same. Based on your post history, I'm sure you'd be saying something completely different if it was Criterion that announced it first..

Ouch! No, there was no hidden agenda to my post. Yes, you are right - people are not going to B&N and finding Eureka. I was just making a statement that the US vs UK region issue is not in play here, as it is typically is. Geez.

[WillieMLF]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Which is completely silly logic. Is the Eureka release going to be on shelves at your local B&N? Just because a foreign label puts out a 4K release in no way means it's pointless for any domestic label to do the same. Based on your post history, I'm sure you'd be saying something completely different if it was Criterion that announced it first..

Doesn't silliness rule in the forum? That's about as silly as not picking up a title because of those outlandish ratings logos on the cover.....

There are far dumber reasons. Pick a thread!

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by filmlover22

Ouch! No, there was no hidden agenda to my post. Yes, you are right - people are not going to B&N and finding Eureka. I was just making a statement that the US vs UK region issue is not in play here, as it is typically is. Geez.

I'm sorry, but you have a history of taking shots at Criterion, even in cases where it's been pointed out to you that they had nothing to do with the issue. This feels like another snide kind of remark that I highly doubt you'd be saying in a Eureka thread if it was Criterion that announced a 4K set first. Even if you don't acknowledge your anti-Criterion bias, it's very clear from your own post history..

[Show spoiler]

Originally Posted by filmlover22

looks like that is a common issue. Criterion in the US is notorious for too much compression.

Originally Posted by filmlover22

Personally I would never exchange an Indicator release for a Criterion - 4k or not. I would go the other way. But that is just me.

And yes, I have seen UK Indicator releases sold on US Ebay - even region B locked ones..

Originally Posted by filmlover22

well, to me the screenshots at DVDbeaver matches the review on this site. It looks horrible. This movie is a fun, BRIGHT, Colorful, splashy film that is a time capsule of the 60's. Based on the screen caps I have seen and the reviews I have read, this is so dark with color changes that is looks like a modern neo-noir!

I have had it with Criterion. I really don't care if this is what they got or a result of their tweaking anymore. Over the last years I have been subjected to

• Repulsive Covers
• Compression issues
• Poorly designed sets
• Revisionist versions of films without original versions provided
• Revisionist versions of films without even notifying consumers that it is a revised version
• Extra dark grading
• Major color shifts

From now on, I will only buy older releases from Criterion that have great PQ reviews. For newer releases, I will wait at least 1 year to see if any other company will release the film. At the end of the year, if nobody else has released it, and if the PQ reviews are Steller and the movie is still on my must-have list, then I might get it. Otherwise Criterion is off my list.

I am done with these yahoos.

And there are many more..

[Mushi Minion]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I'm sorry, but you have a history of taking shots at Criterion, even in cases where it's been pointed out to you that they had nothing to do with the issue. This feels like another snide kind of remark that I highly doubt you'd be saying in a Eureka thread if it was Criterion that announced a 4K set first. Even if you don't acknowledge your anti-Criterion bias, it's very clear from your own post history..

And there are many more..

[filmlover22]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I'm sorry, but you have a history of taking shots at Criterion, even in cases where it's been pointed out to you that they had nothing to do with the issue. This feels like another snide kind of remark that I highly doubt you'd be saying in a Eureka thread if it was Criterion that announced a 4K set first. Even if you don't acknowledge your anti-Criterion bias, it's very clear from your own post history..

Yes, I have made it known that Criterion, imho, has greatly declined over the years and I no longer consider myself a "Fan' of the company. That does not mean I don't continue to buy Criterions, only that I am far more selective.
If only fan-boys can make any comment in this thread, I think that diminishes the value of the thread, imho.

Getting back to the topic at hand... I understand there was some color issues with Eureka's PS 1 and 2 BD. If Criterion fixes those and releases a UHD/BD combo set for all 3 films, with the correct color coding for 1 and 2, then I would definitely prefer to get the Criterion.

[TolerancEJ]

Originally Posted by fatboyslim142

Eureka UHD:



& Police Story 3 LE BD:

I hope a label picks up this set for North America too.

[DukeTogo84]

Starting watching The Offer TV show (which is pretty good) and there was a mention of the film Burn! which I'm hoping Criterion finally gets around to releasing. It seems like it's been a decade since we found out they had it. Need some more Brandon on Blu-ray.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Wasn't it in late 2020 we found out?

Maybeeeee? However, it's been speculated way before that and I guess it was the Kino Lorber Insider who finally gave us the confirmation, or the user that was speculated to be the insider with the Michael Caine avatar. Can't remember.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Maybeeeee? However, it's been speculated way before that and I guess it was the Kino Lorber Insider who finally gave us the confirmation, or the user that was speculated to be the insider with the Michael Caine avatar. Can't remember.

Yeah that's why I deleted the post right after I made it (I'm too slow apparently lol). Kino confirmed it in 2020, but I'm pretty sure it's been rumored long before that.

[concolt]

Just picked up Blue Velvet. Worst packaging ever. Looks like it was ran over by a truck. Anyone out there do custom criterion covers?

[stvn1974]

Holy crap. I just followed Criterion on Twitter and now their posts are all I see now. Whoever is in charge of marketing there is earning their paycheck.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by concolt

Just picked up Blue Velvet. Worst packaging ever. Looks like it was ran over by a truck. Anyone out there do custom criterion covers?

https://www.covercity.net/cover/dvd-...edition-171608

I have no idea how this site works, but it appears like you just sign in and download

[stvn1974]

It's funny how out of all the Lynch films Criterion has released so far all of the cases are different sizes. How about picking one size and go with it?

[Member-496152]

Originally Posted by stvn1974

It's funny how out of all the Lynch films Criterion has released so far all of the cases are different sizes. How about picking one size and go with it?

Preach, every digipack being a different height and size is one of the, albeit minuet, small things Criterion does that annoys me.

[Cholly]

Originally Posted by NeoNical

I don't think Police Story would be one of those titles that Criterion is interested in releasing in 4K UHD, but I'd still buy it, nonetheless.

Its on their "Most watched" section on Criterion Channel, I would imagine its been a really good seller for them on disc as well.
I'd say its more a matter of "when" than "if" if there is already an HDR grade ready and waiting.

[Cholly]

Originally Posted by stvn1974

Holy crap. I just followed Criterion on Twitter and now their posts are all I see now. Whoever is in charge of marketing there is earning their paycheck.

Thats the glorious algorithm in action. It happens any time I follow a new page on facebook too.

[stvn1974]

I am not much of a martial arts film kind of guy but I did buy and enjoy the Criterion BD of the first two Police Story films. Are the other worth searching out?

[concolt]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

https://www.covercity.net/cover/dvd-...edition-171608

I have no idea how this site works, but it appears like you just sign in and download

Thank you, that should work just fine.

Originally Posted by stvn1974

It's funny how out of all the Lynch films Criterion has released so far all of the cases are different sizes. How about picking one size and go with it?

Exactly.

All of the non plastic cases they have put out that I own have been terrible except Videodrome.