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Mr. J · 04-03-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by aphilpott

could someone tell me what the Criterion Collection is??? is it a bunch of old movies that everyone seems to like??

That's what I'm trying to figure out! Are all their movies "Old" Movies or what? I've never heard of either of these movies before! Someone please school me on what's so special about Criterion!

Beta Man · 04-03-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by aphilpott

could someone tell me what the Criterion Collection is??? is it a bunch of old movies that everyone seems to like??

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Originally Posted by jayvo2008

That's what I'm trying to figure out! Are all their movies "Old" Movies or what? I've never heard of either of these movies before! Someone please school me on what's so special about Criterion!

Per criterion.com

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1. What is the Criterion Collection?

The Criterion Collection is a continuing series of important classic and contemporary films on home video. Our editions often feature restored film transfers, commentary tracks, and other supplemental features that the company pioneered when it released its first laserdiscs, Citizen Kane and King Kong, at the end of 1984. Ever since, Criterion has been working closely with filmmakers and scholars to ensure that each film is presented as its maker would want it seen and published in an edition that will deepen the viewer’s understanding and appreciation of the art of cinema.

PowellPressburger · 04-03-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jayvo2008

That's what I'm trying to figure out! Are all their movies "Old" Movies or what? I've never heard of either of these movies before! Someone please school me on what's so special about Criterion!

go to www.criterion.com and you can browse thru their collection.

Beta Man · 04-03-2009, 01:16 PM

THE 400 BLOWS is back down to $21.99 AGAIN...... VIA AMAZON.COM

PowellPressburger · 04-03-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

THE 400 BLOWS is back down to $21.99 AGAIN...... VIA AMAZON.COM

I was thinkin' I think that if it enters the top 100 sellers the titles can drop in price and when I saw it the other day on teh top 100 blu ray it was aorund # 94 ish I bet it dropped out and went back in... I could be wrong still that is a great price.

richieb1971 · 04-03-2009, 01:24 PM

Really, its a company that chooses old, artistic and foreign movies to produce for the US market. However, sometimes they do pick up the rights to something a bit commercial like "Benjamin button".

The main attraction for collectors is that they usually put binder numbers on the titles. The first on DVD was Seven Samurai so that had binder 1, then came along binder 2 etc. So people were buying the movies just to complete the collection.

In the DVD era I took note of it until it had reached 150 or so, but soon enough I just gave up since alot of the titles went OOP pretty quickly. Salo was often on ebay for $400 on DVD. I had both John Woo movies (Hard boiled, killer) that was another $200. I guess if you want to become a part of this elite collectors group thats ok, just stay on top of it or feel the pain of ebay. Thats all i'm saying. The problem is, would you like the movie that is number 45 on blu ray? Probably not.

Are they numbering the blu rays? I haven't paid attention for ages.

Frumious Boojum · 04-03-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by richieb1971

Are they numbering the blu rays? I haven't paid attention for ages.

Yes - the spine number is the same as the DVD version.

flyboy66 · 04-03-2009, 01:34 PM

That's a big mistake in my opinion. We will never have a COMPLETE Blu Ray set by using the same numbering system. They should have just started from scratch on the Blu Ray numbers........no way we will see The Killer, Sid and Nancy, Rebecca ETC.... from Criterion.

mattconroy · 04-03-2009, 02:23 PM

Got my copy of In the Realm of the Senses today. As Svet mentioned, it's a clear plastic case again. These cases are quality.

I do wish they would offer an option for those of us who purchased the earlier Blu-rays to get updated packaging, into which we could slide the disc and booklet. I am holding off for now on The 400 Blows in hopes that they issue this with the clear case, since I already have the standard DVD.

PowellPressburger · 04-03-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mattconroy

Got my copy of In the Realm of the Senses today. As Svet mentioned, it's a clear plastic case again. These cases are quality.

I do wish they would offer an option for those of us who purchased the earlier Blu-rays to get updated packaging, into which we could slide the disc and booklet. I am holding off for now on The 400 Blows in hopes that they issue this with the clear case, since I already have the standard DVD.

I want the original releases in the plastic cases also..If they would seel them on their site I would buy the replacement slipsleeve and cases for sure!

Did you do you're preorder thru criterion also for Realm of the Senses?

mattconroy · 04-03-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I want the original releases in the plastic cases also..If they would seel them on their site I would buy the replacement slipsleeve and cases for sure!

Did you do you're preorder thru criterion also for Realm of the Senses?

Yes.

Seretur · 04-03-2009, 03:22 PM

I would also like the option to transfer my existing discs (just five of the seven, alas) to plastic packaging.

We'll see how Criterion handles it -- I would imagine they might be wary of encouraging bootleggers that way. But it should be an option for us early supporters nonetheless.

flyboy66 · 04-03-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mattconroy

Got my copy of In the Realm of the Senses today. As Svet mentioned, it's a clear plastic case again. These cases are quality.

I do wish they would offer an option for those of us who purchased the earlier Blu-rays to get updated packaging, into which we could slide the disc and booklet. I am holding off for now on The 400 Blows in hopes that they issue this with the clear case, since I already have the standard DVD.

Why dont you just buy blu ray cases and print the wonderful covers that Thor is putting out? At least you would get them in the same size cases. All we need is for someone to do The Last Emperor, The 400 Blows, El Norte and The Last Metro and we will be all caught up.

Blu_Beast · 04-03-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by flyboy66

Why dont you just buy blu ray cases and print the wonderful covers that Thor is putting out? At least you would get them in the same size cases. All we need is for someone to do The Last Emperor, The 400 Blows, El Norte and The Last Metro and we will be all caught up.

If anyone prints out Criterion artwork, you destroying not only the movie, but your collection, how shitty will it look if you put them in BS BLU cases and print the artwork, and thats exactly what Criterions are is ARTWORK, man some people have no appreciation for ART and Cinema

Mr. J · 04-03-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu_Beast

If anyone prints out Criterion artwork, you destroying not only the movie, but your collection, how shitty will it look if you put them in BS BLU cases and print the artwork, and thats exactly what Criterions are is ARTWORK, man some people have no appreciation for ART and Cinema

I don't even collect these movies, but why would it matter to you how anyone keeps their collection? So you'd be pissed if he bought the movies, threw the case in the garbage and kept the disc in a CD case right? It's not like he's using your money to buy the movies

PowellPressburger · 04-03-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jayvo2008

I don't even collect these movies, but why would it matter to you how anyone keeps their collection? So you'd be pissed if he bought the movies, threw the case in the garbage and kept the disc in a CD case right? It's not like he's using your money to buy the movies

I think he just meant you pay money for a good release like that and just throw away the covers etc... If you pay for it you can do with it what you want.. but I would never do mine that way either.

What if you decide you want to sell it off etc?

Some of us believe the cases are very important, so we can't imagine why someone would deface one or pitch it.

flyboy66 · 04-03-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu_Beast

If anyone prints out Criterion artwork, you destroying not only the movie, but your collection, how shitty will it look if you put them in BS BLU cases and print the artwork, and thats exactly what Criterions are is ARTWORK, man some people have no appreciation for ART and Cinema

Oh so your saying that the cardboard garbage will look fine? I think not...you are taling to someone with a wonderful collection. All of my Criterion DVD's are in custom covers/conversions and armway cases. They look wonderful on the shelf! Nobody is "ALTERING" the artwork!

Not trying to sound like a jerk but did you even read what I wrote? Or do you not know about the custom cover hobby? Now if Criterion wants to go back and give us the clear plastic cases and artwork for the first seven films...im all for that.

Go here to look at uniformity: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...=1#post1782284

Mr. J · 04-03-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I think he just meant you pay money for a good release like that and just throw away the covers etc... If you pay for it you can do with it what you want.. but I would never do mine that way either.

What if you decide you want to sell it off etc?

Some of us believe the cases are very important, so we can't imagine why someone would deface one or pitch it.

I understand that, I would keep the cases they came in as well, but I wouldn't knock anyone else for doing whatever they do! Hell, I keep slip covers too.

PowellPressburger · 04-03-2009, 06:33 PM

I can't believe i added filler to this thread I wish I could go back and delete them haha. We stray too many times from the topic. Darn it. haha.

Zen_Amako · 04-03-2009, 07:16 PM

I'm hoping Criterion ships my copy of In the Realm of the Senses soon. The old DVD was one of the worst DVDs I'd ever seen.

It's funny to think that the Criterion BD would be illegal in Japan (due to censorship laws).

04-03-2009, 07:16 PM	#500
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:659 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	I'm hoping Criterion ships my copy of In the Realm of the Senses soon. The old DVD was one of the worst DVDs I'd ever seen. It's funny to think that the Criterion BD would be illegal in Japan (due to censorship laws). Last edited by Zen_Amako; 04-03-2009 at 07:18 PM.

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04-03-2009, 01:16 PM	#484
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	THE 400 BLOWS is back down to $21.99 AGAIN...... VIA AMAZON.COM

04-03-2009, 01:24 PM	#486
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	Really, its a company that chooses old, artistic and foreign movies to produce for the US market. However, sometimes they do pick up the rights to something a bit commercial like "Benjamin button". The main attraction for collectors is that they usually put binder numbers on the titles. The first on DVD was Seven Samurai so that had binder 1, then came along binder 2 etc. So people were buying the movies just to complete the collection. In the DVD era I took note of it until it had reached 150 or so, but soon enough I just gave up since alot of the titles went OOP pretty quickly. Salo was often on ebay for $400 on DVD. I had both John Woo movies (Hard boiled, killer) that was another $200. I guess if you want to become a part of this elite collectors group thats ok, just stay on top of it or feel the pain of ebay. Thats all i'm saying. The problem is, would you like the movie that is number 45 on blu ray? Probably not. Are they numbering the blu rays? I haven't paid attention for ages.

04-03-2009, 01:34 PM	#488
flyboy66 Banned Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Rowlett, Texas Blu-ray collection:49	That's a big mistake in my opinion. We will never have a COMPLETE Blu Ray set by using the same numbering system. They should have just started from scratch on the Blu Ray numbers........no way we will see The Killer, Sid and Nancy, Rebecca ETC.... from Criterion.

04-03-2009, 02:23 PM	#489
mattconroy Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pawling, NY Blu-ray collection:290	Got my copy of In the Realm of the Senses today. As Svet mentioned, it's a clear plastic case again. These cases are quality. I do wish they would offer an option for those of us who purchased the earlier Blu-rays to get updated packaging, into which we could slide the disc and booklet. I am holding off for now on The 400 Blows in hopes that they issue this with the clear case, since I already have the standard DVD.

04-03-2009, 03:22 PM	#492
Seretur Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:An Island in the Adriatic Blu-ray collection:521 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	I would also like the option to transfer my existing discs (just five of the seven, alas) to plastic packaging. We'll see how Criterion handles it -- I would imagine they might be wary of encouraging bootleggers that way. But it should be an option for us early supporters nonetheless.

04-03-2009, 06:33 PM	#499
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	I can't believe i added filler to this thread I wish I could go back and delete them haha. We stray too many times from the topic. Darn it. haha.

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