I created an entire thread just for that topic btw...
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The Criterion Collection in 2017: All Fancy Movie GAF Releases Welcome!
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Son of Cervantes
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Holy shit...seems like there was a definite screw-up during the production process for those discs.
Is there a master list of the discs that have gone bad? Or is it flat-out everything produced during that period?
Is there a master list of the discs that have gone bad? Or is it flat-out everything produced during that period?
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
Scary stuff, some of my DVD's are verging on being 15 years old and I always fear they'll head this way eventually.
Son of Cervantes
Member
I want to go through the collection so bad.
Maybe CC could hold a contest in which people submit pictures of their own collections, and the winner(s) can visit the offices.
TheKaeptain
Banned
YES!!!!!!!!!
Fox Mulder
Member
I thought fright night was gone so I ordered a region free release off the German amazon. Oh well, still only paid like $18 for it and I actually can watch it in October.
Yeah, I imagine that the German Blu-ray will be the best route to go for the near future, unless the Twilight Time re-release adds in significant new extras. They mentioned that the films they were going to be re-releasing would be getting new ones, but they didn't specify much of anything in that regard.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
I got a two-weeks free from Hulu, and their Criterion selection is pretty huge now. I queued up way too many for the free period. And they look to all be HD...
And Love And Death it is from TT, they've proven to be a pretty awesome label.
And Love And Death it is from TT, they've proven to be a pretty awesome label.
Fox Mulder
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yeah, a Hulu plus sub can probably be justified on the criterions alone.
I've been meaning to dive into it, but have been watching the ones I've picked up first. Just got The Blob and Videodrome in the mail today.
Son of Cervantes
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Did anyone grab the new extended director's cut of Once Upon a Time in America? It's pretty amazing what they were able to accomplish given the subpar elements they had to work with. The booklet they included is great, just wish they had included the entire documentary on Leone instead of just a segment of it.
So one of the top-tier region B labels, Arrow Films, have plans to expand to the US and they have put up a crowfunding page. Most of their releases are of "cult films", with dashes of world cinema and arthouse thrown in for good measure, and are quite comparable to criterion in terms of extras and overall quality.
They also have done some really impressive restoration work (e.g. Time Bandits, the films of Walerian Borowczyk) so if you're interested in what they have to offer you should totally check out the indiegogo campaign.
They also have done some really impressive restoration work (e.g. Time Bandits, the films of Walerian Borowczyk) so if you're interested in what they have to offer you should totally check out the indiegogo campaign.
Yeah, their launch line-up isn't the most exciting but they have published a lot of really cool stuff over here in region B - land so thought it would be a shame not to plug their campaign.
yea. all the stuff i really like from them other companies released here mostly(just with lesser covers). i wonder if they'll be able to grab those releases from olive, t.t., cohen, etc vs just going against moc.
Freedom = $1.05
Banned
Yup, just got 3 movies for $60. I hope they're smart enough to ship out the latest version of Eraserhead.
also, for those of you who have the bad discs, read this
I have all of those discs, dammit. Gonna send them out next week The best part is that they're willing to exchange Pierrot le fou, which they don't have the rights to produce new copies for anymore. Very happy with that news!
Fox Mulder
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it's only 50% off the SRP though, which their own store even sells below.
I own 5 of the 7 of those. I know my copy of Walkabout is messed up, but I never checked any of the others. Guess I'll have to look when I get home.
I own four of the listed titles (and more that are possibly affected, according to another list). Only two of them are showing the "bronzing," but I think I'm going to send in all four discs anyways. Who knows if they'll display those signs later down the road, and Pierrot Le Fou and Howard's End are OOP.
As for the flash sale, I'll just be holding off until B&N's November sale. I was able to get quite a few titles for about $16 each in July. Hopefully I'll be able to repeat that this go-around.
As for the flash sale, I'll just be holding off until B&N's November sale. I was able to get quite a few titles for about $16 each in July. Hopefully I'll be able to repeat that this go-around.
Serpentine
Banned
aw man, right now? Okay.
Thinking about grabbing The Hit. That's a good one, right? It looks super up my alley.
Thinking about grabbing The Hit. That's a good one, right? It looks super up my alley.
This is amazing. I'm double-dipping on Fear and Loathing and AHDN, but the rest are movies I'd love to own on Blu-Ray, and the usual Criterion extras just sweeten the deal.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Eraserhead
The Blob
A Hard Day's Night
Scanners
Wild Strawberries
Being John Malkovich
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Eraserhead
The Blob
A Hard Day's Night
Scanners
Wild Strawberries
Being John Malkovich
TheKaeptain
Banned
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
I feel like buying The Shop on Main Street anyway, since it might not get an upgrade for a long time and I want to vote with my wallet.
Also a tough DVD to find on sale at B&N locations, so the store-only discounts wouldn't help me.
Also a tough DVD to find on sale at B&N locations, so the store-only discounts wouldn't help me.
:[Day for Night isn't on blu-ray bro
Yeah, that's the issue for me.
cj_iwakura
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Hoping someone can jar my memory. I saw a Criterion short film once, possibly from a collection, about a man trying to meet a woman at a bakery and win her affections. I recall it was kind of a haunting black comedy. Possibly a French film? It was definitely B&W. Thanks in advance.
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
cj_iwakura
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Wonderful. Thanks!
Fox Mulder
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I prefer bluray for the better quality obviously, but lots of stuff will never get bluray releases, or just severely limited run through someone like Twilight Time.
so I'm still open to DVD.
cj_iwakura
Member
I still have several Criterion DVDs, and I think they still look better than some BRs, so I'm happy with them.
I like how the large ones stand out, too. (Do The Right Thing, The Rock, etc.)
On an eerie note, I brought a brand new Chasing Amy DVD at FYE yesterday and it had no book. I had to swap it for another used one that did.
I like how the large ones stand out, too. (Do The Right Thing, The Rock, etc.)
On an eerie note, I brought a brand new Chasing Amy DVD at FYE yesterday and it had no book. I had to swap it for another used one that did.
Son of Cervantes
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Couldn't stop myself - upgraded my old Naked Lunch and Sweet Smell of Success DVDs to Blu, and also grabbed Naked Kiss, Shock Corridor, and House.
cj_iwakura
Member
Are the other five films in that short film collection worth owning? That's a lot more than I expected.
Thinking of getting Fantastic Mr. Fox for sure, any other stand outs recently?
Thinking of getting Fantastic Mr. Fox for sure, any other stand outs recently?
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
You're referring to the Rohmer set that Bakery Girl is in? There are two films under an hour, and four feature-length. At a bare minimum, My Night at Maud's and Claire's Knee are essential, but I think they're all really wonderful. One of the best sets Criterion has ever released.
Someone mentioned Arrow was trying to expand to the US market; it'd be great to see their Eric Rohmer collection out here, but I imagine the rights are all over the place. That was such a coup, getting the box for around $20 back in the day... and it's probably an even better collection of films than Criterion's, to be honest.
It's good, but not great. Not a huge fan of the ending, but it's a fun ride and they did a great job with the blu-ray. If you're a Fincher fan, check it out.
if you like any fincher films they are all worth watching. of the 3 you haven't seen Panic Room is the best. Alien 3 is an okay watch (granted you've seen the first 2). The Game I don't remember well beyond the fact that it's slick if not ultimately compelling
Panic Room is the best of those three. It's probably Fincher's best paced/structured film due to it obviously taking place in a small setting. The Game is ok. A little boring. Last act of the film is zzzzzz.
It's normally around Thanksgiving.
Ah yeah, and it runs a whole 4 weeks or something crazy.