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JediFonger · 03-30-2010, 03:19 PM

gonna wait for (hopefully) the B&N sale =P $18 titles? =P

SpiderBaby · 03-30-2010, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

Thanks for the feedback... I decided to go this route.

It's my Birthday, and the AFS code was still working, so I just said screw it and ordered them as a treat to myself.

Good choice.

And Happy Birthday.

jsummers157@ · 03-30-2010, 05:57 PM

Watched Chungking Express for the first time last night and really enjoyed it. For some reason, I was expecting something totally different, but was really impressed by the tone of the film and the quirky, light-hearted nature of the film, particularly the second part. This was also the first Wong Kar Wai film I have seen. I see Fallen Angels was recently released and got an excellent review. I read it's sort of a sequel to CE, as it was originally intended to be the third part of that movie.

Was also wanting to see My Blueberry Nights and see the only options are a region 2 that can be had for fairly cheap on amazon uk (but I dont have a region-free player) and the region a japanese import which is on amazon for $55 currently. Anyone have this title and can comment on it or suggest a way it might be had for a better price?

ccfixx · 03-30-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jsummers157@

Was also wanting to see My Blueberry Nights and see the only options are a region 2 that can be had for fairly cheap on amazon uk (but I dont have a region-free player) and the region a japanese import which is on amazon for $55 currently. Anyone have this title and can comment on it or suggest a way it might be had for a better price?

I have the Region B UK import, which is nice. You can read the review of it on this site, if you haven't already. Before jumping on the blu-ray, though, you might want to rent it on DVD, if you can. I enjoy the film to a certain degree, but "My Blueberry Nights" is definitely no "Chungking Express," in my opinion.

CC

SpiderBaby · 03-30-2010, 06:02 PM

Here is the Beaver's review of Vivre sa vie:
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/Review...fe_to_live.htm

P@t_Mtl · 03-30-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

Thanks for the feedback... I decided to go this route.

It's my Birthday, and the AFS code was still working, so I just said screw it and ordered them as a treat to myself.

That is a very nice gift, enjoy

ShellOilJunior · 03-30-2010, 06:06 PM

I'd imagine In the Mood for Love BR is on Criterion's radar.

P@t_Mtl · 03-30-2010, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I'd imagine In the Mood for Love BR is on Criterion's radar.

I hope so, I would love to upgrade my DVD to Blu-ray for this one

SpiderBaby · 03-30-2010, 06:14 PM

I am wondering if they will release that Oshima "YOUTH TRILOGY" this year, since they have that Oshima Eclipse coming out too. They might wait for the end of the year or maybe even next year. Also Oshima's "MERRY CHRISTMAS, MR. LAWRENCE". Oshima + Bowie =

. They got alot of Oshima on the plate.

aggienader08 · 03-30-2010, 06:59 PM

I was looking in my amazon cart today and realized why I haven't purchased a new CC film in over a month... They're too dam expensive! I don't know what to do, I want "Revanche", "Days of Heaven", "Yojimbo/Sanjuro" and "Bigger Than Life", but they've really driven up those prices.

Wondering if anyone else has been discontent on purchasing Criterion because of the prices lately? I mean a little over a month ago almost all CC blus were $24.99 at most and all of a sudden we're seeing $37 to pre-order "M" and "Walkabout"?! That's just outrageous, and that's a huge difference when you're thinking about the expenses of almost $5 and up added to each blu.

reallyagi · 03-30-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Here is the Beaver's review of Vivre sa vie:
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/Review...fe_to_live.htm

Nice! I'm looking forward to watching this.
CassavetesGodard, what is your favorite Godard film?

reallyagi · 03-30-2010, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggienader08

I was looking in my amazon cart today and realized why I haven't purchased a new CC film in over a month... They're too dam expensive! I don't know what to do, I want "Revanche", "Days of Heaven", "Yojimbo/Sanjuro" and "Bigger Than Life", but they've really driven up those prices.

Wondering if anyone else has been discontent on purchasing Criterion because of the prices lately? I mean a little over a month ago almost all CC blus were $24.99 at most and all of a sudden we're seeing $37 to pre-order "M" and "Walkabout"?! That's just outrageous, and that's a huge difference when you're thinking about the expenses of almost $5 and up added to each blu.

Buying directly from Criterion is your best bet right now.
Hurry, the AFS code (25% off everything) might end tomorrow, the 31st.

Slec · 03-30-2010, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggienader08

I was looking in my amazon cart today and realized why I haven't purchased a new CC film in over a month... They're too dam expensive! I don't know what to do, I want "Revanche", "Days of Heaven", "Yojimbo/Sanjuro" and "Bigger Than Life", but they've really driven up those prices.

Wondering if anyone else has been discontent on purchasing Criterion because of the prices lately? I mean a little over a month ago almost all CC blus were $24.99 at most and all of a sudden we're seeing $37 to pre-order "M" and "Walkabout"?! That's just outrageous, and that's a huge difference when you're thinking about the expenses of almost $5 and up added to each blu.

I see where you're coming from with that. I just bought Che for $37 but then again its' "2" movies, so it was a lot easier to justify to myself. It's actually the first Criterion movie I've bought that was not during a Borders 50% off sale.. I'm waiting for the next one to pick up a few more.

retablo · 03-30-2010, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggienader08

Wondering if anyone else has been discontent on purchasing Criterion because of the prices lately? I mean a little over a month ago almost all CC blus were $24.99 at most and all of a sudden we're seeing $37 to pre-order "M" and "Walkabout"?! That's just outrageous, and that's a huge difference when you're thinking about the expenses of almost $5 and up added to each blu.

I'll gladly pay $30 for a Criterion blu-ray. I used to shell out $100 for Criterion laserdiscs, so $30 seems cheap to me. And I think M and Walkabout are worth $30 easily.

aggienader08 · 03-30-2010, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reallyagi

Buying directly from Criterion is your best bet right now.
Hurry, the AFS code (25% off everything) might end tomorrow, the 31st.

I actually just did. I purchased "Bigger Than Life" for $7.99 off. That's great! It really only covers shipping though, which I'm fine with. I wish I had done that more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slec

I see where you're coming from with that. I just bought Che for $37 but then again its' "2" movies, so it was a lot easier to justify to myself. It's actually the first Criterion movie I've bought that was not during a Borders 50% off sale.. I'm waiting for the next one to pick up a few more.

"Che" was the last movie I purchased before the prices were driven straight through the wall. Good purchase.

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Originally Posted by retablo

I'll gladly pay $30 for a Criterion blu-ray. I used to shell out $100 for Criterion laserdiscs, so $30 seems cheap to me. And I think M and Walkabout are worth $30 easily.

I can buy 1 per month and be fine with spending $30 on a CC blu, but that would mean that I have to limit myself on the other blus I plan to purchase throughout the month. And when you compare the old prices to the new, you're paying $10-$20 more buying 2 CC blus per month. That's a lot for some who has a budget for buying movies every month.

ccfixx · 03-30-2010, 07:17 PM

Also, when the pre-orders for single-disc Criterion blu-rays go up on Amazon, there almost always priced at $27.99 and then usually drop to $26.99 at some point. So, the key is to always pre-order early and leave it so the price drops, if any, occur, and if the price never drops to a point you're happy with before the release date you can always cancel the pre-order. Seems simple enough, doesn't it?

CC

reallyagi · 03-30-2010, 07:25 PM

I just pre-ordered all three April releases at $24 each with the AFS code and free shipping if the order is <$50.

aggienader08 · 03-30-2010, 07:26 PM

I wonder if Criterion has asked Amazon to increase their prices for CC titles during the month of the AFS discount, so that Criterion could get more sales on their site. In other words I'll be curious if Criterion titles go back to the previous price range on Amazon.com once the AFS discount code expires.

ShellOilJunior · 03-30-2010, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggienader08

I wonder if Criterion has asked Amazon to increase their prices for CC titles during the month of the AFS discount, so that Criterion could get more sales on their site. In other words I'll be curious if Criterion titles go back to the previous price range on Amazon.com once the AFS discount code expires.

Price fixing is illegal. So I doubt it.

JediFonger · 03-30-2010, 08:23 PM

AFS will bring yojimbo/sanjuro&days of heavne down to $22per title. other titles will be closer to $22.5 delivered.

i plan on waiting til the B&N sale & save up to snatch up my wishlist @$18 per title

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03-30-2010, 03:19 PM	#7441
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	gonna wait for (hopefully) the B&N sale =P $18 titles? =P

03-30-2010, 05:57 PM	#7443
jsummers157@ Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:North Carolina Blu-ray collection:2258 DVD collection:134	Watched Chungking Express for the first time last night and really enjoyed it. For some reason, I was expecting something totally different, but was really impressed by the tone of the film and the quirky, light-hearted nature of the film, particularly the second part. This was also the first Wong Kar Wai film I have seen. I see Fallen Angels was recently released and got an excellent review. I read it's sort of a sequel to CE, as it was originally intended to be the third part of that movie. Was also wanting to see My Blueberry Nights and see the only options are a region 2 that can be had for fairly cheap on amazon uk (but I dont have a region-free player) and the region a japanese import which is on amazon for $55 currently. Anyone have this title and can comment on it or suggest a way it might be had for a better price?

03-30-2010, 06:02 PM	#7445
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	Here is the Beaver's review of Vivre sa vie: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/Review...fe_to_live.htm

03-30-2010, 06:06 PM	#7447
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	I'd imagine In the Mood for Love BR is on Criterion's radar.

03-30-2010, 06:14 PM	#7449
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	I am wondering if they will release that Oshima "YOUTH TRILOGY" this year, since they have that Oshima Eclipse coming out too. They might wait for the end of the year or maybe even next year. Also Oshima's "MERRY CHRISTMAS, MR. LAWRENCE". Oshima + Bowie = . They got alot of Oshima on the plate.

03-30-2010, 06:59 PM	#7450
aggienader08 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fort Worth, TX Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:513 Blu-ray reviews: 3	I was looking in my amazon cart today and realized why I haven't purchased a new CC film in over a month... They're too dam expensive! I don't know what to do, I want "Revanche", "Days of Heaven", "Yojimbo/Sanjuro" and "Bigger Than Life", but they've really driven up those prices. Wondering if anyone else has been discontent on purchasing Criterion because of the prices lately? I mean a little over a month ago almost all CC blus were $24.99 at most and all of a sudden we're seeing $37 to pre-order "M" and "Walkabout"?! That's just outrageous, and that's a huge difference when you're thinking about the expenses of almost $5 and up added to each blu.

03-30-2010, 07:17 PM	#7456
ccfixx Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:97 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	Also, when the pre-orders for single-disc Criterion blu-rays go up on Amazon, there almost always priced at $27.99 and then usually drop to $26.99 at some point. So, the key is to always pre-order early and leave it so the price drops, if any, occur, and if the price never drops to a point you're happy with before the release date you can always cancel the pre-order. Seems simple enough, doesn't it? CC

03-30-2010, 07:25 PM	#7457
reallyagi Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:182 Trading Score:5	I just pre-ordered all three April releases at $24 each with the AFS code and free shipping if the order is <$50.

03-30-2010, 07:26 PM	#7458
aggienader08 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fort Worth, TX Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:513 Blu-ray reviews: 3	I wonder if Criterion has asked Amazon to increase their prices for CC titles during the month of the AFS discount, so that Criterion could get more sales on their site. In other words I'll be curious if Criterion titles go back to the previous price range on Amazon.com once the AFS discount code expires.

03-30-2010, 08:23 PM	#7460
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	AFS will bring yojimbo/sanjuro&days of heavne down to $22per title. other titles will be closer to $22.5 delivered. i plan on waiting til the B&N sale & save up to snatch up my wishlist @$18 per title

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