The Criterion Collection

[banned user105]

Didn't Scorsese say at Blu-Con that Criterion is doing an HD transfer of the film?

[Arkadin]

well they have the rights, and, of course, the restored bd is out in the UK, so I feel confident that comment most likely means it is coming fairly soon.

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by retablo

Does the post "THE RED SHOES returns! Watch a splendid sample of this retina-blazing masterwork" on CC's facebook hint at a possible blu release?

I would say they might even do a DVD re-release.

[Konrad]

Are there any news about the case exchange program? Specifically, is there anything on Criterion's homepage with regard to that? I am asking because I didn't find anything and I need to get exchange boxes for Chungking Express, The Last Emperor, The Last Metro, Last Year in Marienbad, The Man Who Fell to Earth and The Third Man.
Any help will be highly appreciated! Thank you very much!

[Arkadin]

I have read that the plan is to offer the cases at $5 a piece if you want one.
They are waiting for them to arrive the last I heard.

[Jwilly019]

Originally Posted by Arkadin

I have read that the plan is to offer the cases at $5 a piece if you want one.
They are waiting for them to arrive the last I heard.

Mid-November is the ETA I believe.

[Crimson King]

Borat would be proud of Criterion's "Gomorrah" cover art!

[Beta Man]

Off-Topic (in terms of Blu-ray goodness) I'm watching my copy of Salo' for the...... I don't know.... 8th or 9th time now........ Still don't know how I feel about it after all of these viewings, but the film has many aspects that would benefit greatly from Blu-ray..... and many I cringe to watch on DVD as it is

[painted_klown]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Off-Topic (in terms of Blu-ray goodness) I'm watching my copy of Salo' for the...... I don't know.... 8th or 9th time now........ Still don't know how I feel about it after all of these viewings, but the film has many aspects that would benefit greatly from Blu-ray..... and many I cringe to watch on DVD as it is

I REALLY want to see this movie. I did notice that there are non-criterion versions of this film available on dvd. Are any of them worth the purchase? Also, is the movie as graphic as it's purported to be?

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by painted_klown

I REALLY want to see this movie. I did notice that there are non-criterion versions of this film available on dvd. Are any of them worth the purchase? Also, is the movie as graphic as it's purported to be?

haven't seen any version other than my Criterion (which is rough around the edges in many scenes...... and quite good in others)

and YES..... it's pretty graphic..... depends what your threshold is I guess..... I don't think "Seeing it" is the disturbing part...... but the implications that are made....... the actions and meaning behind them is more powerful than the actual pictures....... in my opinion.

[vveksuvarna]

i got my third man bd delivered, came in a hard plastic case.

saves me $5

[Crimson King]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Off-Topic (in terms of Blu-ray goodness) I'm watching my copy of Salo' for the...... I don't know.... 8th or 9th time now........ Still don't know how I feel about it after all of these viewings, but the film has many aspects that would benefit greatly from Blu-ray..... and many I cringe to watch on DVD as it is

Salo is very graphic,disturbing and controversial in many different areas. This film would easily gat an NC-17 or even X if released today. Two other films that saw recently are Africa Addio and Goodbye Uncle Tom from Blue Underground are also quite graphic, disturbing & controversial.

[erock515054]

Being fairly new to the Blu-Ray game with less than a year in and just umm 70 titles to my name. This Criterion sale at Barnes and Noble has got me excited to try some true Criterion titles on for size. I only have the Benjamin Button so far. My main interest is in the Monterey Pop Complete set being both hard to find and a bit pricey at $70.00, getting it at $35.00 is a steal (I doubt I would ever find it used or discounted at say a Best Buy), but just reading the brief summery on the Criterion films I am thinking maybe Third Man or the Seventh Seal as a nice start in the Criterion collection. Too bad the Rolling Stones Gimme Shelter will not be released in time for this sale. My questions to you guys is two fold with one being how is the Monterey Pop set I have read the review but have yet to see any users review it. The other question is what is a good non concert blu to start off with to maybe broaden my blu collection out a bit. The Che blu coming out next year looks mighty interesting also especially since Che is such a polarizing figure in post WWII history. Thanks for any insight you guys may give me.

[Crimson King]

Originally Posted by erock515054

Being fairly new to the Blu-Ray game with less than a year in and just umm 70 titles to my name. This Criterion sale at Barnes and Noble has got me excited to try some true Criterion titles on for size. I only have the Benjamin Button so far. My main interest is in the Monterey Pop Complete set being both hard to find and a bit pricey at $70.00, getting it at $35.00 is a steal (I doubt I would ever find it used or discounted at say a Best Buy), but just reading the brief summery on the Criterion films I am thinking maybe Third Man or the Seventh Seal as a nice start in the Criterion collection. Too bad the Rolling Stones Gimme Shelter will not be released in time for this sale. My questions to you guys is two fold with one being how is the Monterey Pop set I have read the review but have yet to see any users review it. The other question is what is a good non concert blu to start off with to maybe broaden my blu collection out a bit. The Che blu coming out next year looks mighty interesting also especially since Che is such a polarizing figure in post WWII history. Thanks for any insight you guys may give me.

Get The Third Man (if you can find since it's now OOP) and The Last Emporer, both are solid Criterion titles on blu!

[Blu-Malibu2009]

Originally Posted by erock515054

Being fairly new to the Blu-Ray game with less than a year in and just umm 70 titles to my name. This Criterion sale at Barnes and Noble has got me excited to try some true Criterion titles on for size. I only have the Benjamin Button so far. My main interest is in the Monterey Pop Complete set being both hard to find and a bit pricey at $70.00, getting it at $35.00 is a steal (I doubt I would ever find it used or discounted at say a Best Buy), but just reading the brief summery on the Criterion films I am thinking maybe Third Man or the Seventh Seal as a nice start in the Criterion collection. Too bad the Rolling Stones Gimme Shelter will not be released in time for this sale. My questions to you guys is two fold with one being how is the Monterey Pop set I have read the review but have yet to see any users review it. The other question is what is a good non concert blu to start off with to maybe broaden my blu collection out a bit. The Che blu coming out next year looks mighty interesting also especially since Che is such a polarizing figure in post WWII history. Thanks for any insight you guys may give me.

You need to see The Seventh Seal and The Third Man for sure.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by TTUBatfan2008

You need to see The Seventh Seal and The Third Man for sure.

I agree..... and I also think The Wages of Fear, and The 400 Blows are great......

I enjoy my "Complete Monterey Pop" but I would look at some of the others first.

[Crimson King]

Three more days til the 50% off Barnes and Noble Criterion sale!!!

[Jwilly019]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Off-Topic (in terms of Blu-ray goodness) I'm watching my copy of Salo' for the...... I don't know.... 8th or 9th time now........ Still don't know how I feel about it after all of these viewings, but the film has many aspects that would benefit greatly from Blu-ray..... and many I cringe to watch on DVD as it is

There is a Blu-ray release of Salo in the UK. I'm not sure if it's region free, but it's a BFI release.

[Yankees0222]

Originally Posted by Jwilly019

There is a Blu-ray release of Salo in the UK. I'm not sure if it's region free, but it's a BFI release.

According to the review on this website, It's region B locked..... but i'd be interested in seeing a blu release of this film also. According to the BFI transfer, It could look absoultely amasing....

[Blu-Malibu2009]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I agree..... and I also think The Wages of Fear, and The 400 Blows are great......

I enjoy my "Complete Monterey Pop" but I would look at some of the others first.

I plan on blind-buying The 400 Blows next week during B&N's sale. Hopefully my local store actually has it. I will also be buying The Seventh Seal as well, although that one is not a blind buy. I love that movie. There's some other ones I might consider blind-buying as well.