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One4Deuce · 02-25-2011, 03:55 AM

Really wish it worked on pre-orders, there are many that I want coming in the next couple months.

BluLobsta · 02-25-2011, 04:00 AM

Just saw Still Walking by Hirokazu Kore-eda. Fantastic film about the modern dysfunctional family and their awkward, although very human, interaction shown over the course of a 24-hour yearly reunion for a sibling's death. Direction, acting and story are exceptional. If you enjoy Japanese film, I highly recommend it. I would definitely like to add it to my collection in the near future.

Still Walking Blu-ray

rock, stone · 02-25-2011, 04:02 AM

I am slightly grumpy about missing the pre order boat and I can't decide between The Magician and Lola Montes. Also, M, but I always thought I would pick up the MOC version of that.

Hmmm.

greekak229 · 02-25-2011, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rock, stone

I am slightly grumpy about missing the pre order boat and I can't decide between The Magician and Lola Montes. Also, M, but I always thought I would pick up the MOC version of that.

Hmmm.

I'd still go with M out of those ones, Criterion version.

DreamVillain · 02-25-2011, 04:16 AM

Was able to pick up Che on during the sale.

rock, stone · 02-25-2011, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekak229

I'd still go with M out of those ones, Criterion version.

Yeah, I'm feeling guilty, but I ended up with M, Lola Montes, Videodrome, and Louie Blouie.

I do like supporting MOC whenever possible, but I guess it was not to be.

Hendershot737 · 02-25-2011, 05:54 AM

Ended up getting:

The Night of the Hunter
The Wages of Fear
Hunger

Does criterion do many sales such as this one? I'm guessing no, bit thought I'd check since I'm relatively new to the game.

drbikeshorts · 02-25-2011, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BasicGreatGuy

U.S. and Canada only with the sale.

Poop

lemonski · 02-25-2011, 06:32 AM

If you missed out on Sweet Smell of Success at Criterion, B&N have it for 24.79 at the moment...plus there's a 15% coupon for members, and 10% for non-members. I got it on-line for $22.33 with tax shipped.

Not too bad if you don't feel like spending $50 to get free shipping.

octagon · 02-25-2011, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by One4Deuce

Really wish it worked on pre-orders, there are many that I want coming in the next couple months.

I could have easily done five preorders and could have probably talked myself into a couple more.

Gremal · 02-25-2011, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by octagon

I could have easily done five preorders and could have probably talked myself into a couple more.

I'm glad I controlled myself. It is tempting to go nuts with Criterion but if I kept putting stuff in my cart I may have missed the cutoff for half-price. I'm stoked I got Au Revoir Les Enfants and Solaris before Criterion "fixed" the code to stop working on preorders. Really nothing I'd want more than those two. Looking forward to them and at under $19 each shipped, the price is right!

horseflesh · 02-25-2011, 08:21 AM

Balls, I missed out on the deal for preorders.

Damn this time difference!

(yes I'm in Ireland, but I would have got them shipped to a friend over there)

Bluyoda · 02-25-2011, 08:40 AM

Hey guys!

I am thinking of "Sweet Smell of Success", which would be a blind buy for me, so my questions are:

Do you think it'll be much cheaper on Amazon.com at some point?

Do you think I'd enjoy this movie comparing it with my other C titles in my collection?

Is it worth a blind-buy?

Ps: I love B/W films.

Thanks.

ChinaMan · 02-25-2011, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Hey guys!

I am thinking of "Sweet Smell of Success", which would be a blind buy for me, so my questions are:

Do you think it'll be much cheaper on Amazon.com at some point?

Do you think I'd enjoy this movie comparing it with my other C titles in my collection?

Is it worth a blind-buy?

Ps: I love B/W films.

Thanks.

Never seen the film, but from a price point, when comparing this deal on Criterion vs Amazon, it all hinges on the additional cost of shipping.

Are you going to order more than $50 on Criterion to save $6 shipping? Do you have Amazon Prime for free shipping?

It would be $26 if you order only SSoS on Criterion.
It would be around $25 if you order on Amazon right now (need 1cent filler)

If you are just going by the price alone w/o shipping, I don't see Amazon selling a Criterion BD below $20, unless it's from a 3rd Party Seller.

The best question is will B&N have another Criterion sale...

trombone dixie · 02-25-2011, 09:09 AM

I'm considering three blind buys.

8 1/2
Army Of Shadows
The Wages Of Fear

What are your thoughts on these titles?

octagon · 02-25-2011, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Hey guys!

I am thinking of "Sweet Smell of Success", which would be a blind buy for me, so my questions are:

Do you think it'll be much cheaper on Amazon.com at some point?

Do you think I'd enjoy this movie comparing it with my other C titles in my collection?

Is it worth a blind-buy?

Ps: I love B/W films.

Thanks.

A) Yes, it's worth a blind buy.

B) The Amazon price is unlikely to drop so I would say give Criterion $26 instead of Amazon $25 - if the hour between 6-7 last night was any indication they're goig to need to replace a lot fans and power supplies todayand could probably use the extra cash.

c) Based on your other Criterions I have no real idea whether you'd like SSoS. Based on Blade Runner and Casablanca with just pinch of Charade I think you might like it a lot.

But this is one of those fairly rare blid buy requests - the film is insteresting and strong enough to appeal to just about anybody but without turning them off along the way.

octagon · 02-25-2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trombone dixie

I'm considering three blind buys.

8 1/2
Army Of Shadows
The Wages Of Fear

What are your thoughts on these titles?

8 1/2
Haven't seen

Army Of Shadows
Very interesting, very engaging but fairly traditional drama. I've only seen it once and I didn't have any trouble connecting with or empathyzing with any of the major players. And it looks/sounds great. I have this and I'm glad I bought it

The Wages Of Fear
Very impressive film. A few minutes in had me wondering whether they were going to be able to ever build serious tension and if they did whether they'd be able to maintain it through - they did and they were. Quite masterfully at times, I must say. I streamed this one and as good as it is it's not really at the top of my rewatch list. I might pick it up at some point but there are more than a few others in front of it.

Arkadin · 02-25-2011, 12:09 PM

guess it's over.
I tried using the code and it said "invalid"
oh well.

ShellOilJunior · 02-25-2011, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trombone dixie

I'm considering three blind buys.

8 1/2
Army Of Shadows
The Wages Of Fear

What are your thoughts on these titles?

Yes, Yes and Yes. Buy them all.

BasicGreatGuy · 02-25-2011, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkadin

guess it's over.
I tried using the code and it said "invalid"
oh well.

Its not over. Make sure the items you want are not preorders. Sale ends at 1ce0 am est

02-25-2011, 05:54 AM	#26127
Hendershot737 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Millbrae, CA Blu-ray collection:399 Trading Score:13	Ended up getting: The Night of the Hunter The Wages of Fear Hunger Does criterion do many sales such as this one? I'm guessing no, bit thought I'd check since I'm relatively new to the game. Last edited by Hendershot737; 02-25-2011 at 06:25 PM.

02-25-2011, 08:40 AM	#26133
Bluyoda Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Dagobah Home Theater Gallery:103 4K collection:160 Blu-ray collection:1383 Blu-ray reviews: 263 Trading Score:4	Sweet Smell of Success.... Hey guys! I am thinking of "Sweet Smell of Success", which would be a blind buy for me, so my questions are: Do you think it'll be much cheaper on Amazon.com at some point? Do you think I'd enjoy this movie comparing it with my other C titles in my collection? Is it worth a blind-buy? Ps: I love B/W films. Thanks.

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02-25-2011, 03:55 AM	#26121
One4Deuce Special Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Minnesota, USA 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:1830 Trading Score:4	Really wish it worked on pre-orders, there are many that I want coming in the next couple months.

02-25-2011, 04:00 AM	#26122
BluLobsta Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rhode Island Home Theater Gallery:86 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Just saw Still Walking by Hirokazu Kore-eda. Fantastic film about the modern dysfunctional family and their awkward, although very human, interaction shown over the course of a 24-hour yearly reunion for a sibling's death. Direction, acting and story are exceptional. If you enjoy Japanese film, I highly recommend it. I would definitely like to add it to my collection in the near future. Still Walking Blu-ray

02-25-2011, 04:02 AM	#26123
rock, stone Expert Member Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	I am slightly grumpy about missing the pre order boat and I can't decide between The Magician and Lola Montes. Also, M, but I always thought I would pick up the MOC version of that. Hmmm.

02-25-2011, 04:16 AM	#26125
DreamVillain Expert Member Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Miami, FL Blu-ray collection:403	Was able to pick up Che on during the sale.

02-25-2011, 06:32 AM	#26129
lemonski Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 4K collection:219 Blu-ray collection:2304 Trading Score:5	If you missed out on Sweet Smell of Success at Criterion, B&N have it for 24.79 at the moment...plus there's a 15% coupon for members, and 10% for non-members. I got it on-line for $22.33 with tax shipped. Not too bad if you don't feel like spending $50 to get free shipping.

02-25-2011, 08:21 AM	#26132
horseflesh Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Dublin, Ireland Blu-ray collection:130 Trading Score:9	Balls, I missed out on the deal for preorders. Damn this time difference! (yes I'm in Ireland, but I would have got them shipped to a friend over there)

02-25-2011, 09:09 AM	#26135
trombone dixie Special Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Salty City, UT Blu-ray collection:925 Trading Score:63	I'm considering three blind buys. 8 1/2 Army Of Shadows The Wages Of Fear What are your thoughts on these titles?

02-25-2011, 12:09 PM	#26138
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	guess it's over. I tried using the code and it said "invalid" oh well.

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