The Criterion Collection

[retablo]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

My friend recommended The Magician, as the only Bergman I've ever watched was The Seventh Seal, and I really enjoyed that one. He's a huge Bergman fan, and finds the "depressing" Bergman movies to be the best ones, and that this one seems to be up my alley with the kinds of movies I watch. He has the BD, but hasn't watched it yet to tell me anything about the technical specs.

Yeah, The Magician is kind of like Bergman lite... it's well done, as are all his films, and beautifully shot, but it's a throw-away story. It's not an emotional classic like Seal, Cries & Whispers, Through A Glass Darkly, The Silence, Persona, or Fanny & Alexander.

[retablo]

Originally Posted by Drag0nFly

I am talking about the German release. But it is good to hear that the UK Blu has decent audio and at least some worthwhile extras. The German box-set is a pretty bare-bones affair, though. And as I said the best thing it has going for it is its region-freeness.

Lost Highway hasn't been mentioned much here it seems, but I was very disappointed with mk2's Blu release. Very soft PQ (although some should be expected considering the way it was filmed, but it could look much better IMO). Even the AQ sounded a bit flat & dull compared to the mk2 Limited Edition DVD (which actually did pack more of a punch than the Blu-Ray which was noticeably quieter in places.)

Sure hope Criterion is at least considering adding one Lynch picture to their library, if it is at all possible. Such a glaring omission in their otherwise impressive lineup.

I would think Lost Highway is the most likely to go to Criterion, since it was produced by October Films, which has rolled into company after company since then. Topsy Turvy was also produced by October, so there's that. In addition, the Lost Highway DVD that took 11 years ot get released was finally put out by Universal, and we all know that Uni has licensed several titles to Criterion already.

[Drag0nFly]

Originally Posted by retablo

I would think Lost Highway is the most likely to go to Criterion, since it was produced by October Films, which has rolled into company after company since then. Topsy Turvy was also produced by October, so there's that. In addition, the Lost Highway DVD that took 11 years ot get released was finally put out by Universal, and we all know that Uni has licensed several titles to Criterion already.

Well now you have me drooling.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Freeza

Visitor Q

Thanks for the response. I actually LOVE that film, have seen that one already.

[PowellPressburger]

I have my fingers crossed for a release of Far From Heaven since it is owned by Universal / Focus Features.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by retablo

Yeah, The Magician is kind of like Bergman lite... it's well done, as are all his films, and beautifully shot, but it's a throw-away story. It's not an emotional classic like Seal, Cries & Whispers, Through A Glass Darkly, The Silence, Persona, or Fanny & Alexander.

My friend ranks The Magician with those titles, he considers Smiles of a Summer Night to be a "throw away" title. Of your list, Persona is his absolute fave.

[jcs913]

Originally Posted by oildude

Are you buying two? They cost $25 each per year. But your points are valid. I went through a long thought process before signing up...would I really use it other than Criterion sales, etc. Turns out I am glad I got it. But that is because I am centrally located to three stores well stocked with movies and none more than three miles away. There are two more stores fifteen miles away.

However, if it weren't for that coupon site where you can actually find the coupons, it would be a worthless membership for me. With those coupons, I have saved a ton of money between the stores. I only buy movies at B&N, and lately have done almost all my movie buying from them since they have had two Criterion 50% off sales and a 40% off all BD sale since July.

It can be a bit of a game, though, to get them to take certain coupons. Still, between three nearby stores, I generally have no problems.

My question is why would anyone buy books at B&N? Their in-store prices are full MSRP, they don't price match their website, and their coupons are not nearly good enough to make a books a value.

That's right oildude, the memberships are $25 now. They used to be $50 when they actually had better benefits. The problem I have is the bold text. It is their coupons and you still have to jump through hoops, as I have seen a few more posts about not taking the coupons on top of the sale. Honestly, if you are driving 30 miles round trip to save an extra $5 here and there off the $17.99 (after 10% off order coupon) retail online price, then you have time and patience on your hands. UPS just dropped off the 3 I ordered yesterday morning with tax at $57. Just does not seem to make much sense to me, unless the store is literally on your way. Then you have to hope the item is in stock, which I have read other posts about that too. The gas, time and dealing with people (clerks and mallrats) just seem amusing when the online deal is just as good and shipping is fast. That was pretty much my wayward point, but then again, I am becoming an old-lazy codger these days...

[Eny-]

Originally Posted by GilliamsBrazil

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This and Faust!! Weird that Criterion doesn't have a single Murnau.

Or a Ed Wood boxset with all his masterpieces.

I'll go away now



Indeed. I would love Sunrise on BD. I would prefer a CC to MOC.

[Rodyon Raskolnikov]

Anybody seen a review for Fanny and Alexander?

[bam777]

I stumbled upon this FAKE Criterion cover for Donnie Darko. I so wish it was real. Criterion seriously needs to release this movie right away. It's actually a pretty cool fan cover art.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by bam777

I stumbled upon this FAKE Criterion cover for Donnie Darko. I so wish it was real. Criterion seriously needs to release this movie right away. It's actually a pretty cool fan cover art.

Donnie Darko is a great film. Isn't it already on blu-ray?

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Donnie Darko is a great film. Isn't it already on blu-ray?

Yes.... the terrible reviews have caused me to hold off on it. I have the DVD, which I'm sticking to for the time being unless it gets REALLY cheap...

I almost jumped on it for the AQ jump, which really drives the film in my opinion.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Members get more and, occassionaly, better coupons and free shipping on orders less than 25 bucks. I know some folks are having a hard time getting the stores to accept the 8 dollar coupon when it should apply, but others are actually getting them to take it when it shouldn't apply, more of a ymmv situation than you imply.

I'm a member and for this sale, I have gotten lucky so far. In the recent past, NO $39.99 BD that was scanned at the register at either of the (2) local stores by me were allowing the use of the $8 coup. I made (2) separate transactions for "Island" and the Nikkatsu Noir Eclipse set. Both deducted the $8 after being scanned in the "proper order" and there was no need for the cashier to "override" the transaction, for the coup to work.

I'm pleasantly confused about this!?

[rkish]

Originally Posted by rezpekt

Ordered:

• The Phantom Carriage
• The Complete Jean Vigo
• People on Sunday
• Island of Lost Souls

The more I see your choices posted (and I've read your BD list, as well)...the more that I see that we both seem to have here same great taste in films.

You have a great sandwich there...2+ great silents and the filling inside could be two of the best CC releases this year (eh, Spidey?!)

[retablo]

Originally Posted by BohemianGraham

My friend ranks The Magician with those titles, he considers Smiles of a Summer Night to be a "throw away" title. Of your list, Persona is his absolute fave.

It's okay for your friend to be wrong. Smiles of a Summer Night is definitely not a throw away, however it's a comedy... so it doesn't compare with his serious films anyway. The Magician is also semi-whimsical... it was Bergman making a movie about the criticisms of his films, and also has no correlation with his more serious meditations on life, religion, and faith. It's essentially a comedy as well, although a dark one.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by rkish

could be two of the best CC releases this year (eh, Spidey?!)

yeah.

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Yes.... the terrible reviews have caused me to hold off on it. I have the DVD, which I'm sticking to for the time being unless it gets REALLY cheap...

I almost jumped on it for the AQ jump, which really drives the film in my opinion.

That's right. I think the consensus on the review of the PQ was the way the film was shot it wasn't going to look spectacular in HD.

[bam777]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

Donnie Darko is a great film. Isn't it already on blu-ray?

Yes, but I think the film could benefit from a Criterion release. The PQ and AQ on both Fox Blu-ray releases are very weak. I think the film needs a better transfer and release, it's one of my favorites ever. Plus I think it's a perfect film that will suit the Criterion Collection line and will get a lot of sales from the fans of the film. I own 3 copies of the film already, but i'd definitely go for a 4th if it was Criterion.

[SolidBlu]

Originally Posted by bam777

I stumbled upon this FAKE Criterion cover for Donnie Darko. I so wish it was real. Criterion seriously needs to release this movie right away. It's actually a pretty cool fan cover art.

Is this under CC? i can't wait then also read somewhere that THE GAME is under CC, please release these two immediately

[SolidBlu]

my b&n orders

THREE COLORS (BLUE WHITE RED)
THE COMPLETE JEAN VIGO
SALO, OR THE 120 DAYS OF SODOM
DAZED AND CONFUSED
THE RULES OF THE GAME
ISLAND OF LOST SOULS
CUL-DE-SAC
FANNY AND ALEXANDER
ROBINSON CRUSOE ON MARS
EL NORTE


amazon should do their own sale so I can get

RUSHMORE
12 ANGRY MEN
THE LADY VANISHES
BRANDED TO KILL
TOKYO DRIFTER