[DVD Polizei]

I have to agree with GizmoDVD. Price is going to be a major factor if Criterion wants to sell Blu-ray titles outside of their fan club.

As far as perception, I know dozens of people who collect movies and who I consider typical movie collectors--not really dedicated but have a humble collection--and yet have never heard of them. Blu-ray won't add to any perception because Blu-ray owners to begin with weren't holding out for Criterion--they were holding out for the larger studios like WB and Universal. It's great Criterion is offering Blu, but let's switch this around a little.

If Critierion announced they were going Blu before Warner Brothers announced their Blu announcement back in January, how many of us would have said, "Holy shit! Criterion is going Blu! Well, that's it. Game over man. I'm going Blu."

Another issue is...will the picture quality really be that much better on most of the films Criterion will offer on Blu.