The Criterion Collection

[banned user105]

Originally Posted by Blu-man87

Can Barnes and Nobles put Blu-rays on hold or reserve for you if you ask?

I know for a fact my local B&N has a BD copy of The Third Man, just wondering if they would hold it for me until their 50% off sales starts.

Does anyone have any experience with asking a store to hold onto something for them?

I know this may sound ridiculous, but what you could try to do is hide it somewhere in the store where hopefully nobody else will find it, say behind the Love Boat DVD's or something. Then just come back on the 10th and hope it's still waiting there for you.

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by doctorthodt

I know this may sound ridiculous, but what you could try to do is hide it somewhere in the store where hopefully nobody else will find it, say behind the Love Boat DVD's or something. Then just come back on the 10th and hope it's still waiting there for you.

Or, you could save about $10 and go this way instead...but I'd get a waterproof bag and hide it in the tank of one of the toilets (pray they use that kind of toilet) because between the employees, the mangers and the cleaning staff, someone will find it anywhere else.

[kndy]

Originally Posted by Blu-man87

I just ordered The Third Man from Best Buy for $28.35 total. Not bad at all and is the cheapest anywhere I have seen. I should have ordered from Amazon when it was about $24 but decided to wait like an idiot.

Wanted it sooner than later since this is going to become increasingly hard to find and very expensive in the later weeks.

I bought "The Third Man" on New Year's eve if I recall but it makes me wonder if Amazon will have the Criterions all for $19.99 on Black Friday or the day before/after Christmas or New Year's.

***Btw, slightly off-topic but has anyone happen to create a spreadsheet of all Criterion releases? For their own personal tracking via viewing it on their cell phone? If so, please PM me. I was thinking of creating one but if someone has, would save me a lot of time. ***

[Blu-Malibu2009]

Wow, glad I jumped on buying The Third Man from Amazon earlier this week. They just sent me the shipment notification so hopefully that means it won't get cancelled due to them selling out of stock.

I also just noticed that Deep Discount has shamelessly raised their Criterion prices, conveniently right before their November 25% off sale. Douche bags. I was wanting to get a number of Criterion BD's including 400 Blows and Seventh Seal. They've raised the prices on them from $25 to $32.60. This means that when they run the 25% off, it'll barely be under $25...aka what they were charging already in the first place!

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by rezpekt

Pre-order for Fellini's "8 1/2" is up @ http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002U6DVQM/

And "Che"

Just need Paris Texas now.

http://www.amazon.com/Che-Criterion-...6868091&sr=1-2

[Yankees0222]

This is kind of random and a bit early to start thinking about but I was watching Lars Von Triers "Antichrist" the other day and couldnt believe how amazing the cinematography was in this film. That got me to thinking, Since it's an IFC produced film and Criterion has struck a deal with IFC, is it an automatic that they would release this film as a criterion? I mean, It's certainly a criterion "Type" movie. Artistic, controversial, etc....

I just think Criterion could do amazing things with this release.

[goochspot]

Originally Posted by Yankees0222

This is kind of random and a bit early to start thinking about but I was watching Lars Von Triers "Antichrist" the other day and couldnt believe how amazing the cinematography was in this film. That got me to thinking, Since it's an IFC produced film and Criterion has struck a deal with IFC, is it an automatic that they would release this film as a criterion? I mean, It's certainly a criterion "Type" movie. Artistic, controversial, etc....

I just think Criterion could do amazing things with this release.

The cinematography really is amazing. The opening B&W sequence is hands down one of the best visual sequences I have ever seen. It was the only thing that kept me watching. I need to watch it again, but I may wait and see if Criterion does release it. I would be surprised if they didn't since, as you stated, it is an IFC production.

[crey014]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

And "Che"

That is a bit of a steep price point there. Ordered nonetheless.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by crey014

That is a bit of a steep price point there. Ordered nonetheless.

Not really too steep, crey, when you consider that "Che" is technically two separate films. Also, remember that the films were released separately on blu-ray in the UK, where-as we'll be getting them in one package from Criterion.

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[crey014]

true. i cannot wait until january!

sidenote: shipped today. :P

[Crimson King]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Not really too steep, crey, when you consider that "Che" is technically two separate films. Also, remember that the films were released separately on blu-ray in the UK, where-as we'll be getting them in one package from Criterion.

CC

Why is everbody so psyched over Che? He was'nt exactly a nice guy. And yet people love wearing T shirts with his face on it!

[retablo]

Originally Posted by Yankees0222

This is kind of random and a bit early to start thinking about but I was watching Lars Von Triers "Antichrist" the other day and couldnt believe how amazing the cinematography was in this film. That got me to thinking, Since it's an IFC produced film and Criterion has struck a deal with IFC, is it an automatic that they would release this film as a criterion? I mean, It's certainly a criterion "Type" movie. Artistic, controversial, etc....

I just think Criterion could do amazing things with this release.

I believe Criterion has already stated that they won't be releasing Antichrist.

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by BillyJack

Why is everbody so psyched over Che? He was'nt exactly a nice guy. And yet people love wearing T shirts with his face on it!

Well, I don't think anyone in this forum is really showing their enthusiasm & excitement for Che Guevara, the man, and his actions later on in his life. I think more people are excited to be seeing Steven Sodenbergh's film based on the man in the best possible format, which I'm pretty sure Criterion will deliver on.

CC

[Yankees0222]

Originally Posted by retablo

I believe Criterion has already stated that they won't be releasing Antichrist.

Really? When did they say this? If thats the case, that would be unfortunate

[goochspot]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Well, I don't think anyone in this forum is really showing their enthusiasm & excitement for Che Guevara, the man, and his actions later on in his life. I think more people are excited to be seeing Steven Sodenbergh's film based on the man in the best possible format, which I'm pretty sure Criterion will deliver on.

CC

+1! Downfall is about Hitler and I would consider him far more worse than Che. Plus, I feel Che is a wonderful movie and it was shot in HD, so I'm sure it is going to be beautiful on blu-ray.

[jtwise]

i have bottle rocket, and the third man is on hold for me, but i don't really like the cases espiscally for the third man

[Furley_Ghost]

Originally Posted by Blu-man87

I would love if Criterion would release Fear and Loathing, Dazed and Confused on BD. Since they are Universal movies, I doubt it would happen though.

I have Fear & Loathing from criterion on DVD. Is there any news about it being released on Blu?

[ccfixx]

Originally Posted by Furley_Ghost

I have Fear & Loathing from criterion on DVD. Is there any news about it being released on Blu?

Nope. No news or hint of news for that title being released by Criterion on blu-ray, as of yet.

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[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by retablo

I believe Criterion has already stated that they won't be releasing Antichrist.

Originally Posted by Yankees0222

Really? When did they say this? If thats the case, that would be unfortunate

No one from Criterion has stated either way whether they will release Antichrist or not. [R]etablo is likely remembering or has heard about this article from The Playlist:

IFC – "A Christmas Tale" and "Gomorrah" – both coming in November – are just two titles in a twelve-picture deal with IFC. While Mulvaney was mum on the other films in the works, we can tell you ["]Antichrist["] will probably not be one of them, but let's not forget "Che" is an IFC film in case you had any doubts that the "rumors" weren't true.1

I doubt if they'll release it, considering they released Trier's Europa recently and that was his second film in the Collection. As others have said in different contexts, Criterion have many directors to choose from and they need to concentrate on putting out a variety.

[captveg]

Originally Posted by Dr.Mirakle32

Does anyone know which Criterion releases are most likely to get the BD treatment in the near future? I'm looking forward to the B&N sale and want to pick up some titles aside from the Third Man, but wanna steer clear from any DVD titles that might come out on BD within the next year.

I figure holding off on Lang's M or any of the Kurosawa titles since those would be obvious choices, but what about titles like VAMPYR or THIEF OF BAGDAD? I already own TOB as a burned disc, but absolutely love the movie and wouldn't mind showing my support by buying the DVD. The only trouble is that the film would look breathtaking in 1080p, so I'd hate myself for buying it only to have a BD come out the next 6 months.

Known to be in the works, but not announced:

Picnic at Hanging Rock
Walkabout

Highly probable, IMO:

Amarcord
Beauty and the Beast
Brazil
Diabolique
High & Low
The Lady Vanishes
M
Seven Samurai
Vagabond
Yojimbo/Sanjuro