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Criterion announced early this year (or maybe late last year) that a new Playtime DVD; as well as the DVD debut of Jour de Fete, would be coming. I expect them both before the end of the year; and I expect Playtime to be one of Criterion's more astounding releases.
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I may be a cool new member because I just registered, but I've been looking at this site for years.
I may be a cool new member because I just registered, but I've been looking at this site for years.
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I used to think Criterions were overpriced until I started seeking out other foreign films. And good lord! Did you see the price for Kino's release of Stalker? And Ran Masterworks was equally high as Criterions and the same for the definitive Metropolis DVD. We can't even get a 2-disc set for Empire Strikes Back but Criterion gives us a 3-disc set of The Battle Of Algiers! C'mon how cool is that?
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I just saw that one guys post earlier in this thread about "Criterion, please marry me" and couldn't take it any more. In all honesty, I wouldn't spend anymore than $15-20 on a DVD unless it was LOTR EEs, multi-movie box sets (i.e. - Alien Quadrilogy, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, etc.), or TV show season box sets (Simpsons, Family Guy, etc.). That's just me though. You guys probably don't share the same opinion. Sorry for expressing my opinion, but I thought this was the "DVD Talk" section. Next time I won't say anything.
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Originally posted by Novasonic
I just saw that one guys post earlier in this thread about "Criterion, please marry me" and couldn't take it any more. In all honesty, I wouldn't spend anymore than $15-20 on a DVD unless it was LOTR EEs, multi-movie box sets (i.e. - Alien Quadrilogy, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, etc.), or TV show season box sets (Simpsons, Family Guy, etc.).
I just saw that one guys post earlier in this thread about "Criterion, please marry me" and couldn't take it any more. In all honesty, I wouldn't spend anymore than $15-20 on a DVD unless it was LOTR EEs, multi-movie box sets (i.e. - Alien Quadrilogy, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, etc.), or TV show season box sets (Simpsons, Family Guy, etc.).
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Originally posted by Novasonic
I just saw that one guys post earlier in this thread about "Criterion, please marry me" and couldn't take it any more. In all honesty, I wouldn't spend anymore than $15-20 on a DVD unless it was LOTR EEs, multi-movie box sets (i.e. - Alien Quadrilogy, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, etc.), or TV show season box sets (Simpsons, Family Guy, etc.). That's just me though. You guys probably don't share the same opinion. Sorry for expressing my opinion, but I thought this was the "DVD Talk" section. Next time I won't say anything.
I just saw that one guys post earlier in this thread about "Criterion, please marry me" and couldn't take it any more. In all honesty, I wouldn't spend anymore than $15-20 on a DVD unless it was LOTR EEs, multi-movie box sets (i.e. - Alien Quadrilogy, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, etc.), or TV show season box sets (Simpsons, Family Guy, etc.). That's just me though. You guys probably don't share the same opinion. Sorry for expressing my opinion, but I thought this was the "DVD Talk" section. Next time I won't say anything.
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Here's a nutty idea: Why don't you go write a book about your life story and leave us and this thread in peace?
If you don't like Criterions, why did you even click on this thread in the first place? Just to complain?
If you don't like Criterions, why did you even click on this thread in the first place? Just to complain?
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Originally posted by Novasonic
The other difference is that you guys probably have 1000s of dvds and bottomless wallets. I only have about 300 dvds.
The other difference is that you guys probably have 1000s of dvds and bottomless wallets. I only have about 300 dvds.
Personally, I wouldn't own the Alien Quadrilogy or Indiana Jones or Star Wars sets if they were given to me giftwrapped--I mean, we all have our personal tastes--but I don't begrudge other members their excitement over these releases (and I don't feel compelled to post my negative opinion in a Star Wars or Alien thread). So, I'll ask again: why are you posting in this particular thread?
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Just to see why people like Criterions so much. I guess I got my answer now. I can't believe you guys don't like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Indiana Jones. To each his own.
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Just to see why people like Criterions so much. I guess I got my answer now. I can't believe you guys don't like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Indiana Jones. To each his own.
Just to see why people like Criterions so much. I guess I got my answer now. I can't believe you guys don't like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Indiana Jones. To each his own.
It seems apparent to others but not to you, but not everyone who buys Criterion has deep pockets or 1000s of DVDs. There are many like myself who are very selective about what we buy. No one denies that Criterion are expensive, but we have to recognize the fact that not all DVD production costs are the same and not all DVD make the same amount of money.
One more thing, you can't judge other people by your own values. It's their time and their money, they're entitled to do with them as they pleases. Personally, I think that anyone who paid $9+ to see "Dude, Where's My Car?" at the theaters are crazy, but I'm not going to make a post about how crazy they are because what would it serve? Isn't it just my personal value and how is it any more valid than that of the people who paid to see the movie?
It's one thing if you didn't like these movies and weren't planning on getting them, but it's another to try and insult the people who are looking forward to them. It doesn't make you look good.
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Originally posted by codecomplete
One more thing, you can't judge other people by your own values. It's their time and their money, they're entitled to do with them as they pleases. Personally, I think that anyone who paid $9+ to see "Dude, Where's My Car?" at the theaters are crazy, but I'm not going to make a post about how crazy they are because what would it serve? Isn't it just my personal value and how is it any more valid than that of the people who paid to see the movie?
One more thing, you can't judge other people by your own values. It's their time and their money, they're entitled to do with them as they pleases. Personally, I think that anyone who paid $9+ to see "Dude, Where's My Car?" at the theaters are crazy, but I'm not going to make a post about how crazy they are because what would it serve? Isn't it just my personal value and how is it any more valid than that of the people who paid to see the movie?
You did make a post about value, and you did judge by it.
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What's the fascination on this board with overpriced dvds?
What's the fascination on this board with overpriced dvds?
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Originally posted by Novasonic
I just saw that one guys post earlier in this thread about "Criterion, please marry me" and couldn't take it any more. In all honesty, I wouldn't spend anymore than $15-20 blah blah blah
I just saw that one guys post earlier in this thread about "Criterion, please marry me" and couldn't take it any more. In all honesty, I wouldn't spend anymore than $15-20 blah blah blah
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the more I think about it, This Battle of Algiers set is easily in the running for best release of the year, if not Best Criterion Ever. I knew it would be three discs and was curious to see how they'd fill them up, but this goes beyond anything I could even imagine.
As for the Casavetes set, for someone like me who rarely has $100 in a month for dvds, it's a shame that they aren't also offerening the titles individually a la the Hitchcock set. I realize that was a repackage of previous releases, but when you are talking about 5 movies, it only seems fair to make it more accessible for those on a tighter budget. It'll be around $85, a price i've never paid for anything. I may end up having to sell off some stuff to get it....for I have to have it. Have to I tell ya!!
As for the Casavetes set, for someone like me who rarely has $100 in a month for dvds, it's a shame that they aren't also offerening the titles individually a la the Hitchcock set. I realize that was a repackage of previous releases, but when you are talking about 5 movies, it only seems fair to make it more accessible for those on a tighter budget. It'll be around $85, a price i've never paid for anything. I may end up having to sell off some stuff to get it....for I have to have it. Have to I tell ya!!
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Yeah, that Casavetes box is going to be a hard pill to swallow - I may have to Netflix the titles at first and then hope someone will buy it for me for Christmas!
But the Battle of Algiers I will have before release day. Man, what a nice set for a truly GREAT film. Considering it will only be around $35 retail, the same as Columbia Tri-Star's 3-disc sets, this is a STEAL for that much content.
But the Battle of Algiers I will have before release day. Man, what a nice set for a truly GREAT film. Considering it will only be around $35 retail, the same as Columbia Tri-Star's 3-disc sets, this is a STEAL for that much content.
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Originally posted by Der Zorn Gottes
Criterion announced early this year (or maybe late last year) that a new Playtime DVD; as well as the DVD debut of Jour de Fete, would be coming. I expect them both before the end of the year; and I expect Playtime to be one of Criterion's more astounding releases.
Criterion announced early this year (or maybe late last year) that a new Playtime DVD; as well as the DVD debut of Jour de Fete, would be coming. I expect them both before the end of the year; and I expect Playtime to be one of Criterion's more astounding releases.
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I'm not too interested in the current Criterions I've seen in stores. Some I do like, are unavailable like The Killer, Robocop and Hard Boiled.
How come Criterion doesn't release more mainstream or commercial films. I know Criterion is not going to be releasing DUDE WHERES MY CAR, but something along the lines of the 3 dvds above?
And is it true that they will be putting out a Nosferatu version out?
How come Criterion doesn't release more mainstream or commercial films. I know Criterion is not going to be releasing DUDE WHERES MY CAR, but something along the lines of the 3 dvds above?
And is it true that they will be putting out a Nosferatu version out?
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I'm not too interested in the current Criterions I've seen in stores. Some I do like, are unavailable like The Killer, Robocop and Hard Boiled.
How come Criterion doesn't release more mainstream or commercial films. I know Criterion is not going to be releasing DUDE WHERES MY CAR, but something along the lines of the 3 dvds above?
And is it true that they will be putting out a Nosferatu version out?
I'm not too interested in the current Criterions I've seen in stores. Some I do like, are unavailable like The Killer, Robocop and Hard Boiled.
How come Criterion doesn't release more mainstream or commercial films. I know Criterion is not going to be releasing DUDE WHERES MY CAR, but something along the lines of the 3 dvds above?
And is it true that they will be putting out a Nosferatu version out?
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from the day before your thread (but yours has more pix).
from the day before your thread (but yours has more pix).
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Wow, I'm excited by some of the repsonses here. Can anyone fill me in on Cassevetes style or maybe a quick response on why Battle of Algiers is so highly anticipated?
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Originally posted by Kerborus
Wow, I'm excited by some of the repsonses here. Can anyone fill me in on Cassevetes style or maybe a quick response on why Battle of Algiers is so highly anticipated?
Wow, I'm excited by some of the repsonses here. Can anyone fill me in on Cassevetes style or maybe a quick response on why Battle of Algiers is so highly anticipated?
The John Cassavetes Pages contains links to excerpts from a number of books and articles about Cassavetes
Film Forum's The Battle of Algiers Pages has quite a few links to articles about the film. I would particularly recommend the NPR story and the piece in the New York Times.
In addition, the Rialto website has links to the trailer for the film.
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