The question then becomes, do I, a person who doesn't have the Hitch Criterion box set, get this and the other titles individually at a later date, or do I hold out and get the box?
fliggil
04-08-05, 11:35 PM
I'd say get the box if you can, it would make for a nice part of someone's collection. I've picked up 3 of the 5 titles individual because I didn't have the ~$115 when it was in print, and now I can't really afford some of the prices that people are asking, so I guess I'll just get around to picking up the other 2 individually as well, and hoping at some point I find someone on ebay selling just the actual box.
quackers
04-08-05, 11:35 PM
The question then becomes, do I, a person who doesn't have the Hitch Criterion box set, get this and the other titles individually at a later date, or do I hold out and get the box?
Get this now. Considering it is OOP as well as the box set you should get while you can, a bird in the hand yadda yadda.
If you ever do get the Box Set down the road you can easily sell this title for what you paid and probably more.
l_xtopher_l
04-08-05, 11:39 PM
Are the individuals the exact same DVDs as that come in the boxset? I just got into CC's and have been trying to figure out which way to go, since the boxset makes you have to file discs out of order by number, which would probably bug me more than trying to find each one in the boxset on it's own.
ENDContra
04-08-05, 11:56 PM
The box is exactly the same as individual releases...its actually just a slip cover that fits all 5 cases. Although it would be nice to have the box, its not worth the extra effort or money, its pretty flimsy looking from what Ive seen.
PopcornTreeCt
04-09-05, 12:20 AM
I'd also like to comment on the film's quality. The movie is GREAT plain and simple. I don't think Cary Grant has turned in a better serious role than he did in this movie. And then there's also the wonderful Ingrid Bergman and the always terrific Claude Rains. I highly recommend this film to everyone. One of my favorite classic movies.
Cameron
04-09-05, 01:19 AM
I'd also like to comment on the film's quality. The movie is GREAT plain and simple. I don't think Cary Grant has turned in a better serious role than he did in this movie. And then there's also the wonderful Ingrid Bergman and the always terrific Claude Rains. I highly recommend this film to everyone. One of my favorite classic movies.
again...same
LasVegasMichael
04-09-05, 02:11 AM
Add me to the list that would get this if I didn't already have it. Got the box set a while back, and have since traded off one of the titles, but this one is a keeper.
cynthia
04-09-05, 02:30 AM
I wouldn't pay extra money for the box. It's just a large slip cover like on The Lion King and The Incredibles, but not even as sturdy as those.
victant
04-09-05, 03:57 AM
Er...I would love to pick this up, too. Except for the fact that I own 3 of these, myself. I just can't stop picking these up! Must...resist.....
dollfins1
04-09-05, 04:07 AM
thanks, ordered one. hope they have enough of them for everybody.
Flynn
04-09-05, 05:26 AM
Just ordered myself a copy. Thanks op.
Digital Groove
04-09-05, 07:16 AM
Damn, it's showing up as $28 on mine, I was gonna pick this up but after seeing the price and how most of the extras are text only (thanks dvdtalk reviews!) I'm just gonna wait til the next edition comes out from Universal.
Cameron
04-09-05, 08:05 AM
Damn, it's showing up as $28 on mine, I was gonna pick this up but after seeing the price and how most of the extras are text only (thanks dvdtalk reviews!) I'm just gonna wait til the next edition comes out from Universal.
you mean mgm....and by that I now mean sony
Digital Groove
04-09-05, 09:59 AM
My bad, I wasn't sure and I remembered my Psycho and Vergtigo DVDs were Universal.
seymouru
04-09-05, 10:15 AM
Damn, it's showing up as $28 on mine, I was gonna pick this up but after seeing the price and how most of the extras are text only (thanks dvdtalk reviews!) I'm just gonna wait til the next edition comes out from Universal.It's in stock at Digital Eyes (http://www.digitaleyes.net/details.cfm?affiliate=DVT&info=CC1578DVD&affiliate=DVT) for $26 shipped if you don't want to wait.
dmvksv
04-09-05, 10:44 AM
I ordered this yesterday when I saw the price. I was going to order Rififi CC but I couldn't pass up the price on Notorius. Never seen this so it's a blind buy but I've never been disapointed in Hitchcock yet.
blindrocket
04-10-05, 12:07 AM
Price jump.
wennma01
04-10-05, 01:22 AM
so is this really 'oop' any more. if all these places are getting it, is it a re-release? has criterion done this before?
LASERMOVIES
04-10-05, 01:30 AM
so is this really 'oop' any more. if all these places are getting it, is it a re-release? has criterion done this before?
That's what I was wondering since it suddenly seems to be readily available again. The answer to your last question is yes. Charade, Mon Oncle, and M Hulots Holiday are some titles that went OOP and were later released again by Criterion.
fliggil
04-10-05, 01:42 AM
That's what I was wondering since it suddenly seems to be readily available again. The answer to your last question is yes. Charade, Mon Oncle, and M Hulots Holiday are some titles that went OOP and were later released again by Criterion.
I had no idea that Mon Oncle/M. Hulot's went OOP, are you 100% sure of this? I know Playtime has been and still is OOP, and Charade only went OOP because they found a better print so they wanted to rerelease it, or maybe it wasn't in OAR, one or the other I believe. Notorious and Spellbound, while available still at some stores, are definately OOP (as listed on the Criterion website). It should be safe to say that like Rebecca, once the current supplies are sold, it will only be available in the marketplace.
LASERMOVIES
04-10-05, 01:58 AM
I'm a 100% positive they were OOP because I managed to get several copies of Mon Oncle before the supplies dried up and sell them on Ebay for a big profit. Here is a thread when they were announced for re-release in 2004.
I bought the set a while ago and don't really need the box. If someone wants to buy it, e-mail me at djlind03@smumn.edu
fliggil
04-10-05, 11:14 AM
wow thanks I didn't know that, I wish Playtime was still in print, I'd love to pick it up, really enjoyed the others. There's been rumors about it, but apparently nothing definite, hopefully Criterion will get their hands on the 70mm print that's playing in some movie houses in NY now.
JackBurton
04-10-05, 11:46 AM
I bought the set a while ago and don't really need the box. If someone wants to buy it, e-mail me at djlind03@smumn.edu
apemanttt - ygm
Bobbin
04-10-05, 09:39 PM
It's back at $24 for anyone who missed it.
Geofferson
04-11-05, 08:54 AM
Nice deal - thanks! :D
Renee
04-11-05, 10:52 AM
Thanks. I picked up a copy at $24.
dick_grayson
04-11-05, 10:54 AM
Already got it, but definately a good buy (now that it's going for about 2X this on ebay). I'm sure someone will buy 200 or so and kill the deal sooner or later.
island007
04-11-05, 05:12 PM
You can get Straw Dogs too for $24 at DDD.
Flynn
04-11-05, 05:30 PM
Got shipping confirmation. Thanks again OP.
kitkat
04-12-05, 01:26 AM
You can get Straw Dogs too for $24 at DDD.
Aaaargh! Not two weeks ago I ordered both Notorious & Straw Dogs from DDD at 28.76 each. Oh well. At least I got in on the Clasic Comedies deal.
LASERMOVIES
04-12-05, 01:28 AM
Aaaargh! Not two weeks ago I ordered both Notorious & Straw Dogs from DDD at 28.76 each. Oh well. At least I got in on the Clasic Comedies deal.
They may do a price adjustment if you ask.
dadaluholla
04-12-05, 10:10 AM
So if someone were to make a decision between Straw Dogs CC or Notorious CC on a "future availability" scale, which do you think should be purchased?
I can't afford them both right now, but both are on my wish list. of course I want all the hitchcock criterions so maybe I should buy SD and hunt down the HC boxset? dvd decisions are tough.
kitkat
04-12-05, 10:32 AM
They may do a price adjustment if you ask.
I called and they did! Very nice about it, too. Thanks!
cdoug57
04-12-05, 11:59 PM
Ordered it yesterday, thanks for the head's up.
LBCrazyFool
04-13-05, 12:01 AM
Got shipping confirmation. Thanks again OP.
Same here. Blind buy for me. I just got into Hitchcock when I got his Signature Collection at a great price a few months ago. Can't wait, looking forward to watching this!
legend42
04-13-05, 01:10 AM
So if someone were to make a decision between Straw Dogs CC or Notorious CC on a "future availability" scale, which do you think should be purchased?
I'd say both about the same, and neither should be too difficult to find (or expensive) for at least awhile. The cat is out of the bag on the whole OOP Criterion thing, to the point where it's almost a buyer's market for the recently discontinued titles.
legend42
04-13-05, 01:14 AM
Same here. Blind buy for me. I just got into Hitchcock when I got his Signature Collection at a great price a few months ago. Can't wait, looking forward to watching this!
If you liked those, you'll definitely enjoy this one. For an intensely academic (to the point of high comedy) perspective on the film, listen to the Marion Keane commentary track. You'll never look at fork marks in a tablecloth the same way again -ptth- (oh wait, that was Spellbound)
HockeyMan2000
04-13-05, 02:32 AM
I don't believe this title is OOP anymore either.
Amazon has them in-stock brand new. I even found a copy in a local Newbury Comics (RI) this afternoon -- also brand-new with a date of 4/5/05 on it, I believe for $29.99.
Seems like Criterion must have printed a fresh batch of copies because they seem to be everywhere now.
fliggil
04-13-05, 08:17 AM
I don't believe this title is OOP anymore either.
Amazon has them in-stock brand new. I even found a copy in a local Newbury Comics (RI) this afternoon -- also brand-new with a date of 4/5/05 on it, I believe for $29.99.
Seems like Criterion must have printed a fresh batch of copies because they seem to be everywhere now.
It could just be that this title was more heavily printed than Rebecca, or that initially wasn't as big of a seller. Distributors could easily still have their original shipments, just like Straw Dogs recently became available again, most likely because one of the distributors found some more product from original printing yet to be sold.
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