The Criterion Collection

[SlickDamian]

The B&N sale with the 10% coupon is a good deal, especially for those from Canada. I just ordered

Army of Shadows
Bigger Than Life
Fat Girl
Hunger
Pale Flower
Stagecoach

They're all blind buys for me. What do you guys think of that set of films? What should I expect from these discs?

[drbikeshorts]

Originally Posted by Cocophone

It's not on bluray, but what are your thoughts on Band of Outsiders? I own Breathless, Vivre sa vi and Pierrot le fou. While I liked those movies, my favorite Criterion I've watched so far this year has been Double Life of Veronique. I can't wait for the Blue White Red box set. Hope that give a little insight into my Criterion likes and dislikes.

I've never seen Band of Outsiders, but would love to. I'll jump on it, if it gets an upgrade.
Pierrot is an odd film, as you'd probably expect from Godard. An esoteric style and only very loosely a narrative film. Its got a great pop-art aesthetic and Anna Karina is always great. I'm sure she can act, but her big, beautiful eyes completely cloud my judgement
I'm pretty sure we're not the only ones waiting for that Three Colours trilogy

[Arkadin]

Originally Posted by SlickDamian

What should I expect from these discs?

to see some good movies.

[Cinemach]

Damages so far in Criterion sale:

Kiss Me Deadly - B2G1
Diabolique - B2G1
People on Sunday - B2G1
Fassbinder's BRD Trilogy [DVD] - %15 off online + %6 ebates

Will be picking up The Magician, Paris,Texas, and another title later this afternoon (to use the $5 off $50) when I stop by the store. Then I have Beauty and the Beast on hold for next week.

Originally Posted by tfunk

Changing the subject, I just looked on ebay at prices for The Third Man, just out of curiosity, and holy cow am I glad I jumped on that movie when I did. A new copy is WELL over $100 now. It's insanity.

Yeah I did that recently too--makes me feel good about jumping on it for $75 a few months back.

[BohemianGraham]

Originally Posted by tfunk

There is a Barnes and Noble Criterion Sale thread. I know trying to separate these two is like pulling teeth and you can't really expect results, but try to share your lists of what you want in there. There's JUST as many people in that thread talking about it.

Changing the subject, I just looked on ebay at prices for The Third Man, just out of curiosity, and holy cow am I glad I jumped on that movie when I did. A new copy is WELL over $100 now. It's insanity.

Plus, has anyone seen Senso? What are your opinions on it? I'm hoping to watch it sometime tonight or tomorrow.

Senso was fantastic. Not as good as The Leopard (my love of Burt Lancaster is showing here), but it was still fantastic. The costumes were gorgeous. I recommend it, and The Leopard. Watch them back to back as it's a really great historic period (1840s-1860s) that both films take place in, and Luchino Visconti's movies are highly enjoyable. They compliment each other quite well.

[greekak229]

And Naked becomes the first of likely many from the Criterion sale. Beauty and the Beast next week!

[The Dark Uniter]

Ordered and preordered Antichrist, High and Low and Seven Samurai. 2 weeks from now, I'll get House and Yojimbo/ Sanjuro.

[Zen_Amako]

Originally Posted by Cocophone

It's not on bluray, but what are your thoughts on Band of Outsiders? I own Breathless, Vivre sa vi and Pierrot le fou. While I liked those movies, my favorite Criterion I've watched so far this year has been Double Life of Veronique. I can't wait for the Blue White Red box set. Hope that give a little insight into my Criterion likes and dislikes.

I love The Double Life of Veronique. The Criterion BD was the fourth time I purchased the film (R2 LE DVD, Criterion DVD, Artificial Eye BD and finally Criterion BD). For a long time, it wasn't even available on DVD. I'm hanging on to my R2 DVD because it came with an actual film strip from the film. I am really looking forward to the Three Colors Trilogy, which I've never seen. I was tempted many times to pick up the Miramax DVDs, but somehow I held out.

I like Band of Outsiders, but I'm not crazy about it. It is a film that exudes "cool", with some scenes that are now iconic. DLoV is a film with a lot of strong emotions, and most of Godard's films aren't like that. I would recommend Chungking Express by Wong Kar-Wai if you haven't seen it (and Fallen Angels, released on Blu by Kino).

[BHolst]

Do'h! Forgot "Robinson Crusoe on Mars" when I ordered... Cancelled all previously ordered items and re-ordered including Robinson Crusoe.

So, 17 movies for the 50% off sale and 6 movies bought last week during the b2g1 sale.

[Banned User]

Because I want others to suffer as I do reading them I present le list:

People on Sunday
Leon Morin
The Raven-DVD
Black Moon
Solaris

Trying to take it easy this year. There are quite a few I am on the fence about since I've never seen them. Is Leon the only available preorder?

[mediocre]

Anybody else going in-store and finding they still have their "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" signing up?

I went to pick up two Criterions and saw the signing. Asked the employee and she said it actually ended yesterday but since the signs were still up, let me grab another movie for free.

The haul:

Bottle Rocket Criterion for 50% off

The Darjeeling Limited for 50% off

and the added bonus of getting Evil Dead 2 (not a Criterion) for free.

Spent a little over $40. Good stuff.

[Monty70]

Found all three Criterion titles I was looking for today at B&N. Staff was very helpful in finding what I asked for.

[Dosto]

I kinda went crazy with the MoC sale so I ended up picking only "Kiss Me Deadly" and "High and Low".

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Cocophone

It's not on bluray, but what are your thoughts on Band of Outsiders? I own Breathless, Vivre sa vi and Pierrot le fou. While I liked those movies, my favorite Criterion I've watched so far this year has been Double Life of Veronique. I can't wait for the Blue White Red box set. Hope that give a little insight into my Criterion likes and dislikes.

If you own those Godards and enjoy them then I see no reason why you won't enjoy Band of Outsiders (although some around here might contend it's too popular to enjoy and you should focus your attention on lesser-known Godards ). Plus, yes, Karina is quite beautiful in it.

[lemonski]

Originally Posted by ccfixx

If living in such an environment, would condensation not build-up within the bags, as well? I've seen it happen to comic books, so I was thinking that it would do the same with movies if you're already in such a humid environment.

Possibly - my plastic bag solution is completely unscientific...going on the theory that anything is better than nothing

[Russhole]

Just got from the sale...

Bigger than Life
Everlasting Moments
In the Realm of the Senses
Last Year at Marienbad
Naked
Summer Hours

All blind buys. Looking forward to watching them all. Think I'll start with Naked tonight.

I still plan on getting...

Beauty and the Beast
High and Low
Leon Morin, Priest (blind buy)
Days of Heaven
Revanche (blind buy)
A Christmas Tale (blind buy)
Close Up (blind buy)
The Leopard
Still Walking (blind buy)
The Last Metro

[Bunk123]

I got seven samurai, something wild, and the great dictator all for $54.54. Used the 8$ coupon from shopkick and got seven samurai for $14.50.

[SpiderBaby]

I ordered The Music Room. I'm the first to order and actually will watch it.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by SpiderBaby

I ordered The Music Room. I'm the first to order and actually will watch it.

I'm waiting for the release date to order it because it's not going to be back-ordered, and I would like the additional 10% off.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I'm waiting for the release date to order it because it's not going to be back-ordered, and I would like the additional 10% off.

I thought that too, until I saw alot of people seeing the dvdbeaver review and asked if they should blind buy it just because of a transfer (which I can bet people will still be upset about when they actually watch it). So I wasn't about to have this backordered by a bunch of people who will prob never watch it, so I went ahead with it.