The Criterion Collection

[The_Basterd]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

go to this link and print off the 5.00 off coupon also

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/email/...mary&PID=33176

Thank you very much. It says DVD? Will they allow me to use it with the Blu-Ray version?

[jimonee78]

Originally Posted by The_Basterd

Thank you very much. It says DVD? Will they allow me to use it with the Blu-Ray version?

Shouldn't be a problem. I've used the same coupon multiple times at different locations on blu-rays.

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Well, Criterion is known for sending out stuff early to their über-coolest customers.

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How the hell did you get your stuff early then?

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Well when referring to Criterion I specifically mean DVD/Blu-Ray. I think we all know Criterion put out anything and everything on Laser Disc. They didn't develop any real standards for what they published until DVD came along.

No. Their rationale for LD releases was to produce Special Editions of films with extras and commentaries at a time when major studios largely eschewed such additions to their VHS/LD releases. That's why, in addition to many still current Criterion titles, you see Criterion LDs of films like Blade Runner, Bram Stoker's Dracula, The English Patient, Se7en and other popular, more mainstream films which were released on DVD (when extras became standard practice) by their major distributors.

Originally Posted by Ceaucescu

Would love the whole VHS cover thing to be present on Videodrome blu, aswell!

The cynic in me wants them to do a mock LD type case/artwork, since LD : VHS as BD : DVD...kind of.

[Codyblaze]

My copy of M arrived today! So excited, I actually haven't had the opportunity to see it ever yet, but it was a definite must blind buy. Question though, there is an English version included, but the Blu review states that the English version is 93 minutes long, yet the back of the case states that the (German) film is 110 minutes long. Was the English version censored? Does anyone know why? I'm assuming that the English version is simply dubbed, but I can't imagine that there's 17 minutes that would be censored, especially since 1931 would be pre-Hays Code. Anyone know the history of this?

[whbinder]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

They didn't develop any real standards for what they published until DVD came along.

Well, I suppose we can respectfully disagree on that point.

[stobbart]

How does the Amazon pre-order guarantee work? Oshima is now $3 cheaper then when I pre-ordered it but it has not dropped in price on my order list. I got it back when I had my trial of prime so that is why I dont want to just reorder it because I will lose my free two day shipping.

Are you supposed to contact Amazon and have them change the price? Because that would be a pretty stupid pre-order guarantee.

[atrocity77]

It usually takes at least 24 hours for the new price to be reflected on your order.

[Zen_Amako]

Walkabout certainly went up at Amazon. Glad I locked in the $22.99 price.

[SpiderBaby]

A little off-topic,

I am going to be p***** if those Wes Anderson loving facebook people on Criterion's page makes Criterion not release any more Marco Ferreri films due to them posting Dillinger is Dead is the worst release of the year. That's bull. It's one of the best. Should of had a blu release.

[keldons]

Because Wes Anderson fans are the only ones that don't like Dillinger is Dead......?

[scorsetinogilliam]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

A little off-topic,

I am going to be p***** if those Wes Anderson loving facebook people on Criterion's page makes Criterion not release any more Marco Ferreri films due to them posting Dillinger is Dead is the worst release of the year. That's bull. It's one of the best. Should of had a blu release.

agreed! don't get me wrong, i love wes anderson, but dillinger is dead is a fastastic flick that shouldn't be ignored because of criterion main streamers...

[scorsetinogilliam]

Originally Posted by stobbart

How does the Amazon pre-order guarantee work? Oshima is now $3 cheaper then when I pre-ordered it but it has not dropped in price on my order list. I got it back when I had my trial of prime so that is why I dont want to just reorder it because I will lose my free two day shipping.

Are you supposed to contact Amazon and have them change the price? Because that would be a pretty stupid pre-order guarantee.

don't worry about it. if it doesn't show on your order status, they refund it immediately following the order with no effort on your part...quite simple.

[SpiderBaby]

I am just going to explain this once on my part,


1. Films like Dillinger is Dead was never released in the U.S. before Criterion did.

2. I can go right now and get a film like Darjeeling Limited or Thin Red Line at any store around me. No need for a Criterion release then, right?

The only ones who want those Wes Anderson movies are just in it for the "Criterion" name. If they were not, then they would be happy with the other dvds that is out for those movies like I would if Dillinger is Dead was released before. I want Criterion to release stuff, because of the fact no one else will ever do so. Don't be greedy people.

Now, having said all of that, my opinion of it, I don't look for people to turn this into a 3-page love fest. Just how I see things.

[Kevtronn]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I am just going to explain this once on my part,


1. Films like Dillinger is Dead was never released in the U.S. before Criterion did.

2. I can go right now and get a film like Darjeeling Limited or Thin Red Line at any store around me. No need for a Criterion release then, right?

The only ones who want those Wes Anderson movies are just in it for the "Criterion" name. If they were not, then they would be happy with the other dvds that is out for those movies like I would if Dillinger is Dead was released before. I want Criterion to release stuff, because of the fact no one else will ever do so. Don't be greedy people.

Now, having said all of that, my opinion of it, I don't look for people to turn this into a 3-page love fest. Just how I see things.

Completely Understandable. However, it's easy for people to be greedy & want Criterion to release their favorites and I think it's easy for Criterion to rerelease bestsellers on every format such as Samurai Seven.

Also, Dillinger is Dead was Amazing!

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

I am just going to explain this once on my part,


1. Films like Dillinger is Dead was never released in the U.S. before Criterion did.

2. I can go right now and get a film like Darjeeling Limited or Thin Red Line at any store around me. No need for a Criterion release then, right?

The only ones who want those Wes Anderson movies are just in it for the "Criterion" name. If they were not, then they would be happy with the other dvds that is out for those movies like I would if Dillinger is Dead was released before. I want Criterion to release stuff, because of the fact no one else will ever do so. Don't be greedy people.

Now, having said all of that, my opinion of it, I don't look for people to turn this into a 3-page love fest. Just how I see things.

I buy Anderson films because I like his work. As far as I know none of his films have been released on Blu non-Criterion so I'm glad Criterion is picking up the slack.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

A little off-topic,

I am going to be p***** if those Wes Anderson loving facebook people on Criterion's page makes Criterion not release any more Marco Ferreri films due to them posting Dillinger is Dead is the worst release of the year. That's bull. It's one of the best. Should of had a blu release.

Never heard of him. Is he any good?

[SpiderBaby]

In my case, I was just talking about dvds, since Dillinger is a non-blu as well.

But I don't mind Wes Anderson films in the collection, as long as they don't push out a film that has never been released, since like I said, I can find a Wes Anderson film (dvd) anywhere. Just what I was getting at. I just don't want to see Criterion not release things like Dillinger due to people wanting re-releases of things.

Dillinger is Dead will tick people off. It's not the mainstream, brainwashing way of Hollywood filmmaking. It's something different. Fresh. I don't want to see Criterion not release things like that. That is what Criterion is for. If they wanted to make big money, they should of never got into the arthouse world.

[SpiderBaby]

Here is something to do,

What is everyone's fav Luis Buñuel film that is in Criterion?

[Hep]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

I buy Anderson films because I like his work. As far as I know none of his films have been released on Blu non-Criterion so I'm glad Criterion is picking up the slack.

I like his work too, but alas Fantastic Mr. Fox was not Criterion.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Here is something to do,

What is everyone's fav Luis Buñuel film that is in Criterion?

Good question... even though I always think you're baiting us, CG. Still, a good question is a good question.

My personal favorite Luis Buñuel in the Criterion Collection is a toss-up between "That Obscure Object Of Desire" and "Diary Of A Chambermaid." I wish that "Simon Of The Desert" had the finances to be finished, as well.

Other than "Belle de jour," I haven't seen any Buñuel films outside the Criterion Collection, so if you have any suggestions, CG, feel free to unload them on me.

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