The Criterion Collection

[ShellOilJunior]

I think I'm going to grab Double Life of Veronique region free blu-ray. It's only about $15 shipped and is backed by an excellent Pro-B review!

The color palettes on the blu-ray look incredible.

[kndy]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I think I'm going to grab Double Life of Veronique region free blu-ray. It's only about $15 shipped and is backed by an excellent Pro-B review!

The color palettes on the blu-ray look incredible.

Not to mention that "Double Life of Veronique" is an excellent film as well aside from the PQ.

Excellent price for that BD release. If anyone needs a currency converter, here you go. I tend to use it a lot when purchasing from Amazon UK or Eureka.

Curious...how many people are going after every region free Artificial Eye BD release? I know a few of you have been doing it with MoC releases.

[JamesN]

Originally Posted by kndy

...If anyone needs a currency converter, here you go. I tend to use it a lot when purchasing from Amazon UK or Eureka...

I think Google Chrome does currency conversion as well as text conversion. It's a great tool for international shopping.

[Codyblaze]

Originally Posted by steve_dave

Pre-ordered the Blu but I have the DVD in my possession. Don't know if I want The Darjeeling Limited yet, going to Netflix it to make it sure.

Ah, I thought maybe you had gotten lucky with B&N, saves me from driving over at lunch and tearing through their stacks.

Were you able to pre-order at the 50% off?

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I think I'm going to grab Double Life of Veronique region free blu-ray. It's only about $15 shipped and is backed by an excellent Pro-B review!

The color palettes on the blu-ray look incredible.

I have watched it twice since buying it.... I didn't have the Criterion DVD to compare it to, but the Blu-ray certainly looks fantastic (and it's a great film too)

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I have watched it twice since buying it.... I didn't have the Criterion DVD to compare it to, but the Blu-ray certainly looks fantastic (and it's a great film too)

I'm anxious to see it again because the Criterion DVD was darn good.

[steve_dave]

Originally Posted by Codyblaze

Ah, I thought maybe you had gotten lucky with B&N, saves me from driving over at lunch and tearing through their stacks.

Were you able to pre-order at the 50% off?

No. But I just checked B&N and only the DVD is on sale for 50% off. I already own that.

[capnnarcolepsy]

Originally Posted by Codyblaze

Ah, I thought maybe you had gotten lucky with B&N, saves me from driving over at lunch and tearing through their stacks.

Were you able to pre-order at the 50% off?

Pre-orders that fall outside of the sale dates are not included.

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by ascendedcobra

I just got done watching Days of Heaven,my other Criterion blu is the Seventh Seal. Both movies were interesting and unique, but maybe a little overrated.

That only means you didnt like it as much as the other viewer.
Remember its how you see it. You dont need to agree that any movie is a masterpiece nor classic, nor favorite. You are the buyer and it just has to please you.

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by 42041

Anyone who's touting every Criterion release as a "must" is a dope or maybe some obnoxious snob. They're just movies, as subject to personal taste as any other movie. Criterion is known for releasing films that are not quite mainstream and that's usually for a reason.

I just like the quality they put in there blu's and they have allot of "Beautiful films"

Just as an example the Curious Case of Benjamin Button vs. Forrest Gump. While people like both films, Forrest Gump has a upper hand because of the mixed entertainment. While Benjamin Button touches the more emotional side. Both stories are quite similar just minor differences. I like BB because of how beautiful the movie is. This movie ultimately lead me to purchasing Criterion Movies.

[fdm]

Originally Posted by kndy

OK... my haul (hopefully the final purchase):

SETS:
...
Berlin Alexanderplatz set

...

Think I'm gonna watch this next week, when wife is out of town. Been meaning to for a long time.

Not much love here (not you kndy in particular, just in general) for the BRD Trilogy... a great set. (I know, at least partly it's a so many choices, so little money thing. ) Hope it gets blu-ed one of these days.

[keldons]

Just received the Brakhage set in the mail....I think I'm in love.

[reallyagi]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

I just like the quality they put in there blu's and they have allot of "Beautiful films"

Just as an example the Curious Case of Benjamin Button vs. Forrest Gump. While people like both films, Forrest Gump has a upper hand because of the mixed entertainment. While Benjamin Button touches the more emotional side. Both stories are quite similar just minor differences. I like BB because of how beautiful the movie is. This movie ultimately lead me to purchasing Criterion Movies.

I would argue that Forrest Gump is a much more interesting character than Benjamin Button. BB pretty much only has his disability going for him (can't believe I would ever say that about anyone). Beautiful cinematography though, can't argue that BB is great visually.

[oyboe]

Man, having a blu ray addiction sucks. Doubling that with Criterion is lethal.
Picked up Playtime on my way into work. That's 11 blus and 13 total movies I've picked up during this sale. My wallet needs this to end.

Used the $5 coupon again.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by oyboe

Man, having a blu ray addiction sucks. Doubling that with Criterion is lethal.
Picked up Playtime on my way into work. That's 11 blus and 13 total movies I've picked up during this sale. My wallet needs this to end.

Used the $5 coupon again.

If you count sets, I'm at 37 Criterions, and 10 'others' from B&N during this sale.....

[Higgs1]

Originally Posted by oyboe

Man, having a blu ray addiction sucks. Doubling that with Criterion is lethal.
Picked up Playtime on my way into work. That's 11 blus and 13 total movies I've picked up during this sale. My wallet needs this to end.

Used the $5 coupon again.

Yup I Stopped in before doing my second shift at work and ended up picking up 5 and ordering 2 more....

I just started my criterion blu collection last week and now have:

Bottle rocket
Curious case of Benjamin button
Gomorrah
Che
Seventh seal
400 blows
Chungking express
Walkabout
For all Mankind
Paris, Texas
M
Hunger
Last emperor
Revanche



Do all last emperors come in digipacks? I had to have them order one because all they had was a beat up digi

Need to order a few replacement cases now, geesh

[Banned User]

Originally Posted by ascendedcobra

I just got done watching Days of Heaven,my other Criterion blu is the Seventh Seal. Both movies were interesting and unique, but maybe a little overrated.

"Overrated" is in the eye of the beholder. Different people have different tastes. I loved both those movies and IMO thought they were much better then many of the predictable movies that are made today. Most of which are sequels, reboots, rehashes etc. Very little originality. Nothing wrong with most of those popcorn movies its just a lot of classics offered by Criterion have something different to offer. Variety and choice are always nice things to have. Seventh Seal has always been one of my favorite movies so I don't consider it overrated.

I like Criterion because they provide me with the opportunity to experience movies that normally I wouldn't have been subjected to. And in most cases many of them turn out to be some of my favorite movies. If they weren't around many great films would never see a DVD/Bluray release.

[P@t_Mtl]

Amazon.uk is shipping faster and faster. I already received my copy of Sunrise, only took 4 days. Will be watching it tonight.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Banned User

If they weren't around many great films would never see a Bluray release.

I'm not sure about that.... however, the "likelihood" that films such as "The Leopard" or "Everlasting Moments" receiving a good transfer and containing a lot of supplemental material, is greatly decreased.......

Suppose Criterion had the rights to "The General" they would have released it, it probably would have looked great, contained extras etc.....

Instead, Kino has the rights to it, and they did release it.... and it turns out that it had a great transfer..... so nothing lost really.....

On the other hand, Films like "Bird with the Crystal Plumage" get a "decent" release (this one handled by Blue-Underground) which I happen to own, and think looks 'fine' but there is certainly room for improvement..... Criterion would have devoted the same effort they devote to all their releases, but the trade-off is in the fact that you can get the film right now for under $10, if Criterion released it, that would never happen, but the important thing is THE FILM WAS RELEASED...... But like I said, looking at the current Criterion releases, there aren't many you would say would be unlikely to be released eventually, had Criterion not handled them.... Perhaps "By Brakhage" wouldn't come out due to its' nature, but Charade, The 400 Blows, and pretty much anything by a "known" director, would likely get released by some other studio eventually...... Heck, the titles going OOP quickly get scooped up by other studios and prepared for release....... that's pretty telling right there.

What does all this mean in the end..?...?..

no really.... what does it mean?

[VanDammage]

Originally Posted by Higgs1

Do all last emperors come in digipacks? I had to have them order one because all they had was a beat up digi

Need to order a few replacement cases now, geesh

Ya I think they do I got mine up here in Canada and it had one but it's an amazing flick loved it!

I ordered "The Leopard" on Blu-ray today from B&N because even with shipping to Canada it was only $32, while from Criterion it would have cost me $40 and instore here its at least 39.99 if not more.