The Criterion Collection

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by skylog

i finally purchased my first criterion movie(s). i never had any on dvd but just picked up yojimbo / sanjuro on blu-ray and can't wait to watch them. i am very impressed with the packaging, presentation and information provided in the booklets.

i have a bad feeling about this....i am already eyeing some more titles

If you like Kurosawa films pickup Kagemusha on Blu.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Nooooooooo!!!!! FINALLY got my replacement cases in the mai lfrom Criterion today and Bottle Rocket and LAst Emperor case are torn to hell.

Awesome. Now I have to try to get them to replace my replacement cases!

The cover of my "The Last Emperor" was torn when it arrived, Chad, and they were quick to send me a replacement cover. Don't fret. No reason to always put the "mad" face.

CC

[Jwilly019]

Originally Posted by Grubert

Pierrot le fou back in stock at amazon

If you were thinking of adding this title to your collection, I suggest you act now.

Wouldn't it be cheaper to purchase it through Criterion directly with the 25% off code? I know it's backordered right now, but I thought I read somewhere that they would honor all offers made through the end of March.

Justin

[MONTEL]

Does Kagemusha leave off an extras on the Blu-ray that were on the DVD?

Montel doesn't like it when that happens.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

The cover of my "The Last Emperor" was torn when it arrived, Chad, and they were quick to send me a replacement cover. Don't fret. No reason to always put the "mad" face.

CC

Heh, I know it's really not a huge deal. They even sent the cases to me priority and the package clearly stated "fragile" on it and was packed well. Guess the postal service didn't care.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by MONTEL

Does Kagemusha leave off an extras on the Blu-ray that were on the DVD?

Montel doesn't like it when that happens.

Criterion's site lists all of the supplements, and for the "Kagemusha" blu-ray the only thing missing are the biographical sketches by Japanese film historian Donald Richie were left out of the booklet for one reason or another.

CC

[skylog]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

If you like Kurosawa films pickup Kagemusha on Blu.

that will be one, as i was leaning towards that one from the start, but i decided to go for the yojimbo/sanjuro combo first. there are so many, it is going to be tough to wait and see if i can find some deals here and there.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Heh, I know it's really not a huge deal. They even sent the cases to me priority and the package clearly stated "fragile" on it and was packed well. Guess the postal service didn't care.

Of course, the postal system doesn't care. When my March issue of Rue Morgue magazine came this month, the postal system provided a note with it about how they were sorry how damaged it had become during shipping. Nice, huh? Luckily for us, though, Criterion is nice enough to replace these things for us.

CC

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

The cover of my "The Last Emperor" was torn when it arrived, Chad, and they were quick to send me a replacement cover. Don't fret. No reason to always put the "mad" face.

CC

I'm like Samuel L. Jackson. I'm naturally in a ticked off mood.

[ChadFL]

Ok, I'm feeling MUCH better now. UPS just dropped off another package at my door from Criterion. This one included the movies I ordered - Bottle Rocket, Sanjuro, Yojimbo, Play Time, Complete Monterey Pop and El Norte. And this time nothing was damaged.

Lots of movies to watch. All of these except for Bottle Rocket are blind buys.

[rpruthee]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Good evening,

I thank you both for the kind words, but I don't believe I have deserved them.

The studio's terrific team -- Lee Kline, Maria Palazzola, Kim Hendrikson, David Phillips, Angie Bucknell, Bret Sharlow, Brian McCreight, Ryan Hullings, Staphane Pecharman, Matt Harris, etc -- should be the only recipient of these congratulations. These are the people who make these terrific releases possible, and they are the only ones that our community should recognize.

Finally, it means a lot that you continue to support Criterion by buying their releases - every sale counts. Remember, without your enthusiastic support, Criterion would have never moved to releasing 5 titles per month.

So, congratulations to you, the true enthusiasts!

Pro-B

No, a big thank you to you as well for providing your indepth analysis on the titles. It certainly has made my decisions easier in the past.

[Stinky-Dinkins]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

The cover of my "The Last Emperor" was torn when it arrived, Chad, and they were quick to send me a replacement cover. Don't fret. No reason to always put the "mad" face.

CC

Wait, so Criterion offers replacement cases for their old, shitty covers?


Where/How do I go to get these?

Are they for all of the old titles (Third Man, Bottle Rocket, Man Who Fell To Earth, etc.)?

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Stinky-Dinkins

Wait, so Criterion offers replacement cases for their old, shitty covers?


Where/How do I go to get these?

Are they for all of the old titles (Third Man, Bottle Rocket, Man Who Fell To Earth, etc.)?

Yes. They offer replacement cases for all 9 paper cases. Read first page of this thread for all info. All 9 can be had for $27.50.

[Stinky-Dinkins]

I just Paypalled 27.50 for friggin' cases.

I had no idea they even offered this.

Probably a bit much to spend on cases, but I'm friggin' anal and those long carboard things have never looked right.

[Jwilly019]

Originally Posted by Jwilly019

Wouldn't it be cheaper to purchase it through Criterion directly with the 25% off code? I know it's backordered right now, but I thought I read somewhere that they would honor all offers made through the end of March.

Justin

Anyone?

Justin

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Stinky-Dinkins

I just Paypalled 27.50 for friggin' cases.

I had no idea they even offered this.

Probably a bit much to spend on cases, but I'm friggin' anal and those long carboard things have never looked right.

Yep...... I always say "it's just a case" but here I find myself contemplating the 9 replacements myself.......

[Stinky-Dinkins]

Originally Posted by Jwilly019

Anyone?

Justin

Do they offer free shipping?

It's 29 bucks on Amazon, so it ships for free.

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Yep...... I always say "it's just a case" but here I find myself contemplating the 9 replacements myself.......

I've just been OCD'd out of 27.50.

I regret nothing.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by Jwilly019

Wouldn't it be cheaper to purchase it through Criterion directly with the 25% off code? I know it's backordered right now, but I thought I read somewhere that they would honor all offers made through the end of March.

Justin

The answer you seek is "yes." And yes, Criterion has stated that all orders through the end of March for the OOP stuff would be honored. However, with the DVD set of "The Orphic Trilogy" Criterion has already ran out of supply and no longer offers it on their site.

CC

[Jwilly019]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

The answer you seek is "yes." And yes, Criterion has stated that all orders through the end of March for the OOP stuff would be honored. However, with the DVD set of "The Orphic Trilogy" Criterion has already ran out of supply and no longer offers it on their site.

CC

Thanks. Do you think orders for titles that are backordered, such as Pierrot le Fou, will be fulfilled?

Justin

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Jwilly019

Thanks. Do you think orders for titles that are backordered, such as Pierrot le Fou, will be fulfilled?

Justin

yes