The Criterion Collection

[rkish]

Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

You're probably right on both counts. Just had the same issue with a book I ordered from Amazon.co.uk. Prior to paying for it, it was expected to arrive in mid-December and now that it has been dispatched it has an estimated arrival date of Dec. 29th. Amazon.com does this too, though. Based on past experience, I'm optimistic I'll have it by Christmas.

Thanks Joe! I'm hoping to have Tokyo Story by Christmas as well.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Juiceboxjerry

Sorry if this has been discussed already, but is there a reason why there's no drawing in the Newsletter this month?

Maybe they will do a huge drawing next month like last Jan.

[aherron]

Yay was able to get Paths Of Glory with $10 promo and got Road To Perdition with it with a $3.00 promo. Not bad for the price of both.. Here's my breakdown for both movies.
Items Ordered Price
1 of: Road to Perdition [Blu-ray] [Blu-ray]
By: Tom Hanks, et al
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC
$13.99
Amazon Prime: Two-Day Shipping is free
*
1 of: Paths of Glory (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] [Blu-ray]
By: Kirk Douglas, et al
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC
$29.99
Amazon Prime: Two-Day Shipping is free
*

Item(s) Subtotal: $43.98
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Promotion Applied: -$10.00
Promotion Applied: -$3.00
* -----
Total Before Tax: $30.98
Sales Tax: $0.00
* -----
Total for This Shipment: $30.98
* -----

[Juiceboxjerry]

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Maybe they will do a huge drawing next month like last Jan.

Sounds good to me

[larry47591]

Originally Posted by Juiceboxjerry

Sorry if this has been discussed already, but is there a reason why there's no drawing in the Newsletter this month?

Yesterday on facebook they said the newsletter is next week. i am guess the holiday buying guide was just a special edition

[larry47591]

Originally Posted by aherron

Yay was able to get Paths Of Glory with $10 promo and got Road To Perdition with it with a $3.00 promo. Not bad for the price of both.. Here's my breakdown for both movies.
Items Ordered Price
1 of: Road to Perdition [Blu-ray] [Blu-ray]
By: Tom Hanks, et al
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC
$13.99
Amazon Prime: Two-Day Shipping is free
*
1 of: Paths of Glory (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] [Blu-ray]
By: Kirk Douglas, et al
Condition: New
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC
$29.99
Amazon Prime: Two-Day Shipping is free
*

Item(s) Subtotal: $43.98
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Promotion Applied: -$10.00
Promotion Applied: -$3.00
* -----
Total Before Tax: $30.98
Sales Tax: $0.00
* -----
Total for This Shipment: $30.98
* -----

how did you get promos

[aherron]

Originally Posted by larry47591

how did you get promos

Amazon screwed up some of my orders lately and I have Prime membership with them. Some of my orders weren't delivered in a timely manner and was not getting the service that I paid for. So with the promos that they gave me since Criterion movies are so expensive and barely goes on sale it's only right that I applied it to this movie. I was also able to get Seven Samurai, Yojimbo/Sanjuro and The Thin Red Line for $71.49 with all promos combined. All in all for all four movies I've spent $91.48.

[larry47591]

Originally Posted by aherron

Amazon screwed up some of my orders lately and I have Prime membership with them. Some of my orders weren't delivered in a timely manner and was not getting the service that I paid for. So with the promos that they gave me since Criterion movies are so expensive and barely goes on sale it's only right that I applied it to this movie. I was also able to get Seven Samurai, Yojimbo/Sanjuro and The Thin Red Line for $71.49 with all promos combined. All in all for all four movies I've spent $91.48.

Sweet i had that happen too. i had a 10 2-5's and a 2. i was able to pre-order broadcast news - 16.59 shock corridor - 22.99 naked kiss - 22.99 sweet smell of success - 25.99.

Also borders gave me 2 5.00 boarder bucks. Got robinson crusoe on mars - 21.00 and army of shadows -21.00. i also have another 5.00 from amazon but i am waiting for one of the feb titles to be in my gold box.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by rkish

If you have a region free blu-ray player...Masters of Cinema has a BD version of The Burmese Harp. They did a spectactular job on it!

I would hope that Criterion would eventually release it on blu, for all region A fans to enjoy. I think that it's a very important film.

Ahh thank you for the heads up but unfortunately I don't have a region free player. I'm gonna be upgrading or modifying soon though, since there is no domestic release of that, Room in Rome, and Sin Nombre.

[aherron]

Originally Posted by larry47591

Sweet i had that happen too. i had a 10 2-5's and a 2. i was able to pre-order broadcast news - 16.59 shock corridor - 22.99 naked kiss - 22.99 sweet smell of success - 25.99.

Also borders gave me 2 5.00 boarder bucks. Got robinson crusoe on mars - 21.00 and army of shadows -21.00. i also have another 5.00 from amazon but i am waiting for one of the feb titles to be in my gold box.

Awesome. What a way to spend our promos (Criterion). It's so worth it.

[Zen_Amako]

Originally Posted by keldons

And a question to anyone: anyone know how good the chances are for A Woman is a Woman on blu? I remember the source used for the Criterion DVD seemed to have a lot of damage. I would love to have that along with Punch-Drunk Love. Would make a fantastic double feature.

I believe this was one of the titles Studio Canal took back from Criterion (the DVD is OOP), so it's possible Studio Canal will release a BD.

[jacobsever]

Originally Posted by Trekkie313

STRAIGHT EDGE!

I am straight edge! However, I have never watched wrestling in my 23 years of life.

[Zen_Amako]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

I've read that the Sherwood something-5004 is just the Momitsu multi-region player just released from a different company.

Room in Rome is available on Comcast's On Demand service (along with Enter the Void), so there might be a region A release in the not-too-distant future. I picked up the region B release and enjoyed watching it. It reminded me of Before Sunrise, but with more of an European arthouse vibe, and with two gorgeous naked chicks instead of Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. Also, the camera never leaves the inside of one hotel room, which might try the patience of some viewers (I watched Breathless with a friend who thought the scene with the couple in the one room dragged on too long -- this does that for the entire film).

I own that Sherwood player you speak of. I was disappointed that it wouldn't play the new BD of Peeping Tom without skipping (it might need a firmware update, which I won't do since the update removes the region-free capability), but it's the only region B title it's had a problem with so far.

[jacobsever]

Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

I own that Sherwood player you speak of. I was disappointed that it wouldn't play the new BD of Peeping Tom without skipping (it might need a firmware update, which I won't do since the update removes the region-free capability), but it's the only region B title it's had a problem with so far.

I also have the Sherwood 5004. I only use it when watching region B films though. I had no idea that the firmware update would remove the region free, thanks a lot for the heads up!

[fdm]

Originally Posted by aherron

Awesome. What a way to spend our promos (Criterion). It's so worth it.

I can't seem to pry any promos loose from them anymore. Phone call or email.

[jacobsever]

All 2010 releases are now out, so here's my end of the year picture.
I ended up finding a separate shelf for my Criterion blu's, ran out of space on my two other shelves.

[Zen_Amako]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

From my wishlist I have several or some-odd Region B only stuff, including I think I put on the Guillermo del Toro 3 film set with Cronos, The Devil's Backbone and Pan's Labyrinth. Haven't seen Cronos yet. Guess I'd also use it for titles which only have PAL extras too?

Yeah, it's handy for playing PAL extras too (some region-free imports from smaller labels will have PAL extras). There are a number of great films now that only available on BD in region B (for the time being) like Mulholland Drive, Lost Highway, Belle de Jour, The Young Girls of Rochefort, and Dogtooth.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

Room in Rome is available on Comcast's On Demand service (along with Enter the Void), so there might be a region A release in the not-too-distant future. I picked up the region B release and enjoyed watching it. It reminded me of Before Sunrise, but with more of an European arthouse vibe, and with two gorgeous naked chicks instead of Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. Also, the camera never leaves the inside of one hotel room, which might try the patience of some viewers (I watched Breathless with a friend who thought the scene with the couple in the one room dragged on too long -- this does that for the entire film).

I own that Sherwood player you speak of. I was disappointed that it wouldn't play the new BD of Peeping Tom without skipping (it might need a firmware update, which I won't do since the update removes the region-free capability), but it's the only region B title it's had a problem with so far.

I've seen Room in Rome five times and it's a gorgeous, moving film. Inevitably, it's compared to Before Sunrise/Sunset, although it's essentially a remake of En La Cama. The comparison to Sunrise/Sunset is a very poor one though, imo, in that the similarity is only due to it being one nite that the two individuals get to spend together. Sunrise/Sunset offers no real insight into the characters and at least for me, is not emotionally engaging at all. Room in Rome I found to be an extremely moving film, with Elena Anaya's performance to be one of the most vulnerable and authentic I've seen in quite some time.

I like Breathless quite a bit but the scene in the room in that movie and the scene (or entire film I should say) in Room in Rome are completely different. In Breathless, there's some characterization going on in that scene but it's subtle. Room in Rome is all about the characterization.

Just because it's on comcast on demand doesn't mean it will get a domestic release. Sin Nombre still doesn't have a domestic release despite being the Sundance darling of last year and being available on demand. Let's just cross our fingers

[tbizzle]

Videodrome review up.

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

We are graced by the presence of Mr. Broadwater.

Thank you, good sir. Keep up the good work.

I hope pro-b doesn't get jealous of you coming in on his turf.

CC

I have to say that you probably have a terribly skewed impression of me And why would this be my turf? I rarely read let alone post here.



Pro-B