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neo_reloaded · 02-02-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RnosaJ

Not gonna happen. Most if not all of the OOP titles will be gone by the time the next sale rolls around.

Yeah, just wishful thinking on my part. I just scooped up 5 I really wanted from Criterion (with the $5 off each title, it was actually cheaper than Amazon).

PowellPressburger · 02-02-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by neo_reloaded

Well there goes $120 I hadn't planned on spending today... Now would be a reaaaaally good time for a B&N sale...

They are not considered OOP until end of March so they can make more copies the end of March is when they can not produce any more of the titles, usually it takes a while after that time for the WHSEs to deplete their stock, esp like Barnes, and amazon,com etc.

So it is a good announcement. We have decent time to buy the ones we want before they are gone.

neo_reloaded · 02-02-2010, 03:44 PM

Yeah, the DVDs (especially less popular ones) could be around a bit. But I wouldn't wait on Pierrot le fou BD if anyone is still without it - the BD speculation market is just ramping up and I figure a bunch of people will try to hoard the copies like what was done with The Third Man.

fdm · 02-02-2010, 03:48 PM

Well, looks like I have my to-watch list for the next few weeks.

Belloche · 02-02-2010, 03:50 PM

That's a huge chunk of the collection going out of print. It's sad to see it.

repete66211 · 02-02-2010, 03:53 PM

OK, I'm pulling the trigger on Grand Illusion. Now, the old dilemma:

Grand Illusion Criterion Cllection edition - $26.96

Grand Illusion Essential Arthouse edition - $10.96

So which one would you buy?

From what I can tell Essential Arthouse is just the movie with no extras. I rarely take advantage of extras, but that cover on the first one is gorgeous.

P@t_Mtl · 02-02-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by repete66211

OK, I'm pulling the trigger on Grand Illusion. Now, the old dilemma:

Grand Illusion Criterion Cllection edition - $26.96

Grand Illusion Essential Arthouse edition - $10.96

So which one would you buy?

From what I can tell Essential Arthouse is just the movie with no extras. I rarely take advantage of extras, but that cover on the first one is gorgeous.

I know this is going to sound weird, but on those French movies from Criterion, is there a way to turn to subtitles off? I have seen many movies like this where the subtitles are always there and can't turn them off. I don't see subtitles in French

Beta Man · 02-02-2010, 03:56 PM

I have spine #1 version, and although I wouldn't usually recommend buying something for just a different cover........ the Extras are included too.... So I'd jump on it

substance · 02-02-2010, 03:57 PM

bought pierrot and last metro(was a few pennies under $25 free shipping had to buy another one

fdm · 02-02-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by repete66211

OK, I'm pulling the trigger on Grand Illusion. Now, the old dilemma:

So which one would you buy?

Wouldn't you rather have Spine #1 in your collection?

(The thing I like about Criterion's Renoir DVDs is they often have a few minutes worth of Renoir going on about his film, which is the case with this one.)

fdm · 02-02-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I know this is going to sound weird, but on those French movies from Criterion, is there a way to turn to subtitles off? I have seen many movies like this where the subtitles are always there and can't turn them off. I don't see subtitles in French

Can't recall a Criterion that didn't have subtitles that could be disabled. (Kind of an awkward sentence: You should be able to turn subtitles off in most/all cases.) But then again, I tend to need them. Especially with the Shakespeare ones.

reallyagi · 02-02-2010, 04:06 PM

Do you guys think Criterion will rush and print as many as they can before March, or are they stuck with what they have now?

PowellPressburger · 02-02-2010, 04:08 PM

Damn I wish they would have released a BD of Tales of Hoffmann before they lost it. At least we can look forward to The Red Shoes release but, Tales of Hoffmann looks amazing. I love the commentary track also.

P@t_Mtl · 02-02-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fdm

Can't recall a Criterion that didn't have subtitles that could be disabled. (Kind of an awkward sentence: You should be able to turn subtitles off in most/all cases.) But then again, I tend to need them. Especially with the Shakespeare ones.

Thanks was wondering, I have a few French movies but release was from a American company and for some reasons the subs come on and they can't be turn off. I don't have this problem for Canadian release of French movies but was wondering if that was the same for Criterion. That as made more more careful in getting French movies and who release them. I don't need French sub

repete66211 · 02-02-2010, 04:11 PM

I don't care about spine numbers, but I knew before I even posted that I'd buy the Criterion edition. Being a cheapskate, I just hoped someone would convince me the $16 difference isn't justified.

ifireun · 02-02-2010, 04:25 PM

Is Rossellini's War Trilogy a good blind buy? Cannot find this 3 film package on the site...

TJS_Blu · 02-02-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ifireun

Is Rossellini's War Trilogy a good blind buy? Cannot find this 3 film package on the site...

It's standard definition, not blu...DVDBeaver's review is up.

reallyagi · 02-02-2010, 04:50 PM

I just got an email that all my cases were shipped via First Class / Priority Mail.
I ordered January 4th. Getting close for everyone I think.

PowellPressburger · 02-02-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by reallyagi

I just got an email that all my cases were shipped via First Class / Priority Mail.
I ordered January 4th. Getting close for everyone I think.

Yes sounds like they are really getting caught up, esp since mine shipped last week from an order from the 18th. I just ordered the Last Emperor case last week cause I ended up caving on purchasing the BD even though the aspect ratio is controversial etc... but I would have rather had the television cut included on a sep. disc.

Still shocks me they have that film which is so long with all those extras on one BD disc. (Last Emperor)

kndy · 02-02-2010, 05:00 PM

The five titles that will definitely jack up in price for OOP:

Carlos Saura’s Flamenco Trilogy (Eclipse Series 6)
Gervaise (Essential Art House edition)
Le jour se lève (Essential Art House edition)
Last Holiday (Essential Art House edition)
Mayerling (Essential Art House edition)

Why? Not many people bought that Eclipse Series above. Many Criterion owners do not purchased Essential Arthouse releases esp. since many were re-releases. These four titles were not released in the Criterion Collection. Too bad the deepdiscount.com sale is over...these were $7.99 each I believe. or $10 and $7.99 during the BN.com sale. I expect Essential Arthouse vol. 4 to jack up in price.

02-02-2010, 03:53 PM	#5566
repete66211 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kansas City area Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:196 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	OOP sale OK, I'm pulling the trigger on Grand Illusion. Now, the old dilemma: Grand Illusion Criterion Cllection edition - $26.96 Grand Illusion Essential Arthouse edition - $10.96 So which one would you buy? From what I can tell Essential Arthouse is just the movie with no extras. I rarely take advantage of extras, but that cover on the first one is gorgeous.

02-02-2010, 04:25 PM	#5576
ifireun Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:SXSW Ontario Blu-ray collection:823 Blu-ray reviews:1	Quickly building my Criterion collection... Is Rossellini's War Trilogy a good blind buy? Cannot find this 3 film package on the site... Last edited by ifireun; 02-02-2010 at 11:06 PM. Reason: Dumb mistake - not having a good day...

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02-02-2010, 03:44 PM	#5563
neo_reloaded Banned Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:72	Yeah, the DVDs (especially less popular ones) could be around a bit. But I wouldn't wait on Pierrot le fou BD if anyone is still without it - the BD speculation market is just ramping up and I figure a bunch of people will try to hoard the copies like what was done with The Third Man.

02-02-2010, 03:48 PM	#5564
fdm Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Way Out West 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	Well, looks like I have my to-watch list for the next few weeks.

02-02-2010, 03:50 PM	#5565
Belloche Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:403 DVD collection:11 Trading Score:3	That's a huge chunk of the collection going out of print. It's sad to see it.

02-02-2010, 03:56 PM	#5568
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	I have spine #1 version, and although I wouldn't usually recommend buying something for just a different cover........ the Extras are included too.... So I'd jump on it

02-02-2010, 03:57 PM	#5569
substance Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Laguna Niguel, CA Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:338 Blu-ray collection:2232 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	bought pierrot and last metro(was a few pennies under $25 free shipping had to buy another one

02-02-2010, 04:06 PM	#5572
reallyagi Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:182 Trading Score:5	Do you guys think Criterion will rush and print as many as they can before March, or are they stuck with what they have now?

02-02-2010, 04:08 PM	#5573
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:992 Blu-ray collection:3677 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	Damn I wish they would have released a BD of Tales of Hoffmann before they lost it. At least we can look forward to The Red Shoes release but, Tales of Hoffmann looks amazing. I love the commentary track also.

02-02-2010, 04:11 PM	#5575
repete66211 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kansas City area Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:196 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	I don't care about spine numbers, but I knew before I even posted that I'd buy the Criterion edition. Being a cheapskate, I just hoped someone would convince me the $16 difference isn't justified.

02-02-2010, 04:50 PM	#5578
reallyagi Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:182 Trading Score:5	I just got an email that all my cases were shipped via First Class / Priority Mail. I ordered January 4th. Getting close for everyone I think.

02-02-2010, 05:00 PM	#5580
kndy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Urban Haute Bourgeoisie Home Theater Gallery:136 Blu-ray collection:1903 Blu-ray reviews: 41 Trading Score:17	The five titles that will definitely jack up in price for OOP: Carlos Saura’s Flamenco Trilogy (Eclipse Series 6) Gervaise (Essential Art House edition) Le jour se lève (Essential Art House edition) Last Holiday (Essential Art House edition) Mayerling (Essential Art House edition) Why? Not many people bought that Eclipse Series above. Many Criterion owners do not purchased Essential Arthouse releases esp. since many were re-releases. These four titles were not released in the Criterion Collection. Too bad the deepdiscount.com sale is over...these were $7.99 each I believe. or $10 and $7.99 during the BN.com sale. I expect Essential Arthouse vol. 4 to jack up in price.

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