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GullibleVince · 07-10-2017, 03:48 AM

Hey guys, I'm new to the site and I'll be blowing a good amount of money when the B&N sale starts this week. I only own two Criterions (The Blob and Sweet Smell of Success).

I've been researching what's in the Criterion Collection and the movies that caught my eye and hope to get this week are: Badlands, George Washington, Jules and Jim, Autumn Sonota, 400 Blows, Breathless, Paths of Glory, Hunger, Fish Tank, Paris, Texas, Y tu mama tambien, Being John Malkovich, Bicycle Thieves, Vivre sa vie, Make Way for Tomorrow, Like Someone in Love and the John Cassavetes Five film set.

I wanted to know what your guys thoughts are on the Cassavetes box set. I don't really know what to expect with that one. I'm a really big fan of Derek Cianfrance and he talks about Cassavetes' influence on his work so that's the main reason for me wanting to check that out.

I like sad movies so I was also wondering if you guys could point out anything else that I probably missed. Thanks.

benbess · 07-10-2017, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by maytropolees

I'm starting to put together a list of titles to get during the B&N sale, I'd love some recommendations!

Here's my collection: https://www.criterion.com/my_criteri...?sort_by=title

Here are some I'm considering buying:
The New World
Heaven's Gate
Anatomy Of A Murder
Stalker
Roberto Rossellini's War Trilogy
L'argent
Straw Dogs
His Girl Friday
Band Of Outsiders
Blind Chance

The ones are your list sound good, but I'd even more suggest All that Heaven Allows and Bigger Than Life.

Al_The_Strange · 07-10-2017, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GullibleVince

I like sad movies so I was also wondering if you guys could point out anything else that I probably missed. Thanks.

When it comes to sad movies (in the Collection), my recommendations would be Breaking the Waves, Watership Down, Pan's Labyrinth, and maybe Eraserhead.

RojD · 07-10-2017, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CQD84

Haha nope. I'm just a single dude who has a good job.

Did the same thing a few years ago when I got a small promotion with an oversized salary increase. Invested in Criterions from BN for the following year.

Of course, people are STILL saying BN is about to go under, but if that happens, I have the consolation of a ton of quality blu to watch and rewatch. I like that you're going for it.

joy-division · 07-10-2017, 03:57 AM

Only 1 year until the B&N sale

Already set my countdown calendar clock

jayembee · 07-10-2017, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jw007

I know this. I checked this before I posted. Nevertheless, that release doesn't have any HD extras or many supplements to speak of. This is where Criterion excels and Olive does not.

My point is that as long as Olive Films still has the rights to it, Criterion can't release it.

dwk · 07-10-2017, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by R-Blaze

What are the chances of Criterion rereleasing Chungking Express?

100%. Since they've had the rights back for sometime and haven't just re-released the previous disc, I think are most likely, as rumored, working on a new 4k master and will be using that for a new edition.

jw007 · 07-10-2017, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jayembee

My point is that as long as Olive Films still has the rights to it, Criterion can't release it.

Criterion should just buy out Olive Films then and make the world a better place for us all. Stick an olive in it, it's done.

maytropolees · 07-10-2017, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by benbess

The ones are your list sound good, but I'd even more suggest All that Heaven Allows and Bigger Than Life.

Thanks, I'll look into those!

joy-division · 07-10-2017, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hariseldon

Just make sure to pull it up next year and let me know how close.

Of course 2 BN 2017 sales and 2 criterion flash sales b/w now and then

But I've already started my countdown...

kaykaysud · 07-10-2017, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GullibleVince

I like sad movies so I was also wondering if you guys could point out anything else that I probably missed. Thanks.

Based on what I own, I'd recommend Blow Out, Rosemary's Baby, Hara-Kiri (Japanese), Ace in the Hole.

AaronJ · 07-10-2017, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by hariseldon

Online it will start sometime after 12:01 am ET Tuesday morning, but rarely do all the prices flip immediately. Often the online prices start rolling out in batches and by 1:30 most ahve switched though there always seem to be some stragglers. In the past there were occasionally Noon or 6pm Monday starts, but I haven't seen one of those in a few years.

Sale should be live in store at opening and prices should automatically come up 50% MSRP, but if you're first in store always check the prices.

Thank you.

Huseyin · 07-10-2017, 02:10 PM

Hey guys i've just picked up a couple of Criterion titles and I've just given my thoughts on them if anyone is interested?

Vlad Draculi · 07-10-2017, 03:07 PM

I went into B&N yesterday but the sale doesn't seem to have started yet. Is it next Sunday?

Caseyscott · 07-10-2017, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Vlad Draculi

I went into B&N yesterday but the sale doesn't seem to have started yet. Is it next Sunday?

Starts this Tuesday.

belcherman · 07-10-2017, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GullibleVince

Hey guys, I'm new to the site and I'll be blowing a good amount of money when the B&N sale starts this week. I only own two Criterions (The Blob and Sweet Smell of Success).

I've been researching what's in the Criterion Collection and the movies that caught my eye and hope to get this week are: Badlands, George Washington, Jules and Jim, Autumn Sonota, 400 Blows, Breathless, Paths of Glory, Hunger, Fish Tank, Paris, Texas, Y tu mama tambien, Being John Malkovich, Bicycle Thieves, Vivre sa vie, Make Way for Tomorrow, Like Someone in Love and the John Cassavetes Five film set.

I wanted to know what your guys thoughts are on the Cassavetes box set. I don't really know what to expect with that one. I'm a really big fan of Derek Cianfrance and he talks about Cassavetes' influence on his work so that's the main reason for me wanting to check that out.

I like sad movies so I was also wondering if you guys could point out anything else that I probably missed. Thanks.

While the Criterion is OOP, The Man Who Fell to Earth is one of the saddest movies I've ever seen.

mja345 · 07-10-2017, 05:40 PM

"Umberto D." is sad as hell.

AaronJ · 07-10-2017, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mja345

"Umberto D." is sad as hell.

I like sad films for some reason. Of course, I cry very easily.

billy pilgrim · 07-10-2017, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by belcherman

While the Criterion is OOP, The Man Who Fell to Earth is one of the saddest movies I've ever seen.

I was just thinking the same thing. I revisted this film on my OOP Criterion Blu Ray last night. The PQ and AQ on it are jaw dropping. This is probably my 6th viewing of this film, including watching it on the big screen when it was first released.

This film has unlimited rewatch value for me. I always find something new in it. Masterful storytelling with only a few glitches (I believe the Mary Lou/Gun scene is unnecessary), and remains one of my favorite films of all time.

The ending is so sad, and, yet, so sublime. Beautiful work.

llj · 07-10-2017, 06:00 PM

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a sad movie too. I know this will bring jokes but I mean this unironically.

07-10-2017, 03:48 AM	#165901
GullibleVince New Member Member since:Jul 2017	Criterion Sale this Week Hey guys, I'm new to the site and I'll be blowing a good amount of money when the B&N sale starts this week. I only own two Criterions (The Blob and Sweet Smell of Success). I've been researching what's in the Criterion Collection and the movies that caught my eye and hope to get this week are: Badlands, George Washington, Jules and Jim, Autumn Sonota, 400 Blows, Breathless, Paths of Glory, Hunger, Fish Tank, Paris, Texas, Y tu mama tambien, Being John Malkovich, Bicycle Thieves, Vivre sa vie, Make Way for Tomorrow, Like Someone in Love and the John Cassavetes Five film set. I wanted to know what your guys thoughts are on the Cassavetes box set. I don't really know what to expect with that one. I'm a really big fan of Derek Cianfrance and he talks about Cassavetes' influence on his work so that's the main reason for me wanting to check that out. I like sad movies so I was also wondering if you guys could point out anything else that I probably missed. Thanks.

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07-10-2017, 03:57 AM	#165905
joy-division Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Inverness 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:1446 DVD collection:293	Only 1 year until the B&N sale Already set my countdown calendar clock

07-10-2017, 03:07 PM	#165914
Vlad Draculi Banned Member since:Jul 2014 Blu-ray collection:567 Trading Score:2	I went into B&N yesterday but the sale doesn't seem to have started yet. Is it next Sunday?

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07-10-2017, 06:00 PM	#165920
llj Power Member Member since:Sep 2012	The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a sad movie too. I know this will bring jokes but I mean this unironically.

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