The Criterion Collection

[neo78956]

Originally Posted by Kakashi Sensai

Pierrot le Fou and just recently The Man Who Fell To Earth. I ordered both from Amazon the day they announced they were going OOP.

Pierrot le Fou is still available on the Criterion website and amazon, but not in retailers like Barnes & Noble. I ordered a copy of the Pierrot le Fou blu-ray from the Criterion website for $26.95 a few days ago and it arrived today. Get it while it's still out there!

[Volume11]

Originally Posted by rkish

A favorite film of mine...the best of the Jarmusch films IMHO. I'll be watching my BD copy of it tonight...if the Mets will ever win this friggin' game!

So sad...at least Reyes is back to his 06 splendor!

And I agree wholeheartedly...Mystery Train is easily my favorite Jim Jarmusch film...

I can't wait until the B&N Criterion sale to pick up a copy.

[rkish]

Originally Posted by Volume11

So sad...at least Reyes is back to his 06 splendor!

And I agree wholeheartedly...Mystery Train is easily my favorite Jim Jarmusch film...

I can't wait until the B&N Criterion sale to pick up a copy.

AGREED...Reyes back to '06 greatness and I'll be picking up Bigger Than Life and at least 2-3 other titles at B & N in July...patience is a virtue!

[BasicGreatGuy]

I ordered "Grand Illusion" and "The Passion of Joan of Arc" today from Amazon. I wish they could have been Criterion Blu-ray.

[DimebagCFH]

I just bough Bottle Rocket,Lola Montes, and The Man Who Fell To Earth from Barnes & Noble today. Funny thing about Lola Montes, It had two layers of plastic wrap. I wish my store would get in Mystery Train so I could buy 3 more.

[retablo]

Originally Posted by BasicGreatGuy

I ordered "Grand Illusion" and "The Passion of Joan of Arc" today from Amazon. I wish they could have been Criterion Blu-ray.

They will most likely release "Grand Illusion" on blu... it's been a staple of their catalog since the laserdisc days. I'm surprised that this or Renoir's other classic "Rules of the Game" haven't been announced yet.

[Knapsack]

Originally Posted by neo78956

I ordered a copy of the Pierrot le Fou blu-ray from the Criterion website for $26.95 a few days ago and it arrived today. Get it while it's still out there!

Seriously, don't miss out! Pierrot le fou is one of my favorite Criterions--so intriguing, charming, mystifying, beautiful, weird. Awesome.

Originally Posted by BasicGreatGuy

I ordered "Grand Illusion" and "The Passion of Joan of Arc" today from Amazon. I wish they could have been Criterion Blu-ray.

Hey, don't lose all hope! I don't know when The Grand Illusion entered the collection, but I know that it's been quite a long time for Joan--definitely way before Blu-ray was a consideration. So an upgrade at some unknown, future point in time isn't out of the question, I'd imagine.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by retablo

They will most likely release "Grand Illusion" on blu... it's been a staple of their catalog since the laserdisc days. I'm surprised that this or Renoir's other classic "Rules of the Game" haven't been announced yet.

"Grand Illusion" went out of print in February. Like you, I have been surprised there hasn't been a Blu-ray release by now. Hopefully, you are right and we will see a Blu-ray release down the road.

[SpiderBaby]

Originally Posted by Knapsack

Seriously, don't miss out! Pierrot le fou is one of my favorite Criterions--so intriguing, charming, mystifying, beautiful, weird. Awesome.

You're starting to be a fav of mine on here.

[BasicGreatGuy]

Originally Posted by Knapsack

Seriously, don't miss out! Pierrot le fou is one of my favorite Criterions--so intriguing, charming, mystifying, beautiful, weird. Awesome.



Hey, don't lose all hope! I don't know when The Grand Illusion entered the collection, but I know that it's been quite a long time for Joan--definitely way before Blu-ray was a consideration. So an upgrade at some unknown, future point in time isn't out of the question, I'd imagine.

I am ready for an upgrade.

[retablo]

Originally Posted by Knapsack

I don't know when The Grand Illusion entered the collection

It was spine #1. It was the first in the DVD collection, and spine #25 (of #363) in the laserdisc collection. So it's been around since the beginning of both formats.

Criterion recently confirmed that they have no plans for Joan at this time, though. Which is a shame.

[chetripley80]

I picked up "8 1/2", "Kagemusha" (both to replace previous DVD editions) and "Playtime" today at Barnes and Noble. While I was there, I thought it would be a good idea to sign up for a membership to get even better discounts in the upcoming 50% off sale.

If anyone can help, I do have two questions.

1. The plastic push button that holds the blu-ray in place was broken in my "8 1/2" case when I opened it today. I think I read on here before that criterion will sometimes replace broken/defective cases. If criterion's still doing that, should I just send them an e-mail. If not, can anyone recommend a good place to purchase a clear blu-ray case?

2. When the upcoming 50% sale comes up at B&N, will I automatically get an additional 10% off (so 60% altogether) since I am now a member?

Thanks for your help/advice.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by chetripley80

1. The plastic push button that holds the blu-ray in place was broken in my "8 1/2" case when I opened it today. I think I read on here before that criterion will sometimes replace broken/defective cases. If criterion's still doing that, should I just send them an e-mail. If not, can anyone recommend a good place to purchase a clear blu-ray case?

Just e-mail them and they will likely send you a replacement case. I believe someone here mentioned you might have to send them a pic of the defective case. Criterion is good about replacing defective/damaged cases.

[jimonee78]

Originally Posted by chetripley80

I picked up "8 1/2", "Kagemusha" (both to replace previous DVD editions) and "Playtime" today at Barnes and Noble. While I was there, I thought it would be a good idea to sign up for a membership to get even better discounts in the upcoming 50% off sale.

If anyone can help, I do have two questions.

1. The plastic push button that holds the blu-ray in place was broken in my "8 1/2" case when I opened it today. I think I read on here before that criterion will sometimes replace broken/defective cases. If criterion's still doing that, should I just send them an e-mail. If not, can anyone recommend a good place to purchase a clear blu-ray case?

2. When the upcoming 50% sale comes up at B&N, will I automatically get an additional 10% off (so 60% altogether) since I am now a member?

Thanks for your help/advice.

1. You can order a replacement case for $5 (info on the first page. of this thread). Or they'll probably hook you up for free as ChadFl stated.

2. I believe it's 55% total. 50% + 10% of 50%

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by retablo

They will most likely release "Grand Illusion" on blu... it's been a staple of their catalog since the laserdisc days. I'm surprised that this or Renoir's other classic "Rules of the Game" haven't been announced yet.

um, isn't Grand Illusion a title that reverted to Studio Canal?

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

um, isn't Grand Illusion a title that reverted to Studio Canal?

That's what I thought. Unless of course they only took back rights to the DVD version and not Blu.

[retablo]

Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

um, isn't Grand Illusion a title that reverted to Studio Canal?

um

If so, then that's a shame. We will get a less than stellar disc like pretty much all their releases.

[chetripley80]

Originally Posted by jimonee78

1. You can order a replacement case for $5 (info on the first page. of this thread). Or they'll probably hook you up for free as ChadFl stated.

2. I believe it's 55% total. 50% + 10% of 50%

Thanks to both of you guys. I'm already aware of the replacement cases (for the original blu-rays with cardboard packaging), since I've ordered and received seven of them.

I'll take a picture of the case and will see if they can send me a new one. Thanks again!

[italy12]

Just watched Revanche earlier this evening. Another incredible blind buy for me...that's like, I don't know, 7 or 8 in a row! And that is why I keep buying CC Blus!

I was in B&N last night and picked up 3 more: Vivre sa vie, Gomorrah, and Paris, Texas.

Can anyone who has seen either of these two films let me know how they are? A Christmas Tale and Summer Hours. I know I can look up reviews and such, but I've been getting a good vibe from comments on here from you all...so, I thought it'd be a good idea to ask first...

Thanks!!

-Dave

[captveg]

Originally Posted by rkish

Has anyone heard anything about Harold Lloyd on BD?

Lloyd on Blu would likely depend on the agreement that was made between the Lloyd Estate and New Line back in 2003-2004, which resulted in the great box set of his films. Now that New Line has been swallowed up by Warner, I just don't see them renewing distribution when the agreement comes up for renewal. They've been more than willing to let other licensed properties expire without renewal lately (the Chaplin MK2 films, My Fair Lady, etc.). So, at that point, it would be up to the Lloyd Estate to seek out a new deal. Maybe we'll get lucky and Criterion will snatch them up for US distribution like they have with Chaplin.