If this were "Rebecca" I'd be all over it

I bought the set a while ago and don't really need the box. If someone wants to buy it, e-mail me at [email protected]

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.

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It's back at $24 for anyone who missed it.

Nice deal - thanks!

Thanks. I picked up a copy at $24.

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.

You can get Straw Dogs too for $24 at DDD.

Got shipping confirmation. Thanks again OP.

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.

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.

I called and they did! Very nice about it, too. Thanks!

Ordered it yesterday, thanks for the head's up.

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!

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.

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 (oh wait, that was Spellbound)

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.