For those who may be interested, the Best Buy here in Savannah, GA had four copies of the new Slacker Criterion DVD in stock. My understanding was that this was to come out 9/14. Best Buy's website still lists 9/14 as the release date.

I picked up for $34.99. Packaging looks great.

I picked it up today at my best buy. great packaging!

Any word on early stocking at Boston area Best Buys?

thanks for the heads-up!

Last time, my Best Buy had some early Videodromes. They should keep this up!

Is it in a thick double alpha case?

Sturdy cardboard digipack housed in a sturdy cardboard slipcase. Note, the 60 odd page book is huge and actually has it's own binding, and is housed seperately from the digipack holding the two discs.

Chapter Selection is located on opposite sides of the gatefold. And the 2004 release list catalog is crammed in between the two. Mine was bent, but not biggie, I have tons of them.

I would compare the cardboard material to the original Fight Club release, only thicker. It doesn't have a glossy surface like most slipcases/digipacks.

bottom line america:this dvd rox0rs you must have it

We had these out last week, but being the party-pooper that I am, I put 'em in the back till next week. Hey, don't feel bad, I have to wait just like (some of) the rest of you.

K

Ha, I saw them out at my store today and shelved them as well.

I rule.

Nice, guess I'll just be waiting till DVD Planet gets around to shipping my copy.

Hope I'm not hijacking the thread, but this title had me intrigued. I'm a big Waking Life fan and was wondering how this would hold up as a blind buy (with either Best Buys 20% coupon or DVDPlanet's 35% savings). Or should I bump it up in my Netflix queue beforehand? Thanks for any input -- it'd be most appreciated.

The Best Buy I went to today had numerous copies of Slacker in stock.

For some reason I thought this was coming out in August. No wonder my DDD order hasn't shipped yet

Mucho similarities between the two films, from the philosophical conceit for the journey to the episodic structure of the film to the Austin setting and even including some of the same characters. Though "Slacker" is much less refined than "Waking Life", in many ways it's even more rewarding and enjoyable. If you're a big "Waking Life" fan, I think "Slacker" is a must-buy.

Also picked this up yesterday. DVD of the year for me.

As for the WAKING LIFE fan, SLACKER should be a must buy. Even better.

Plus, you get IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO LEARN TO PLOW BY READING BOOKS, another great Linklater film.

picked this up Saturday, can't wait to get a chance to view it

I got a free Blockbuster rental coupon, and to my surprise they had it on the shelf. Going to watch it tonight.

Not at my Best Buy!

My Best Buy had two but I didn't have the cash on me to get it.

Saw 4 copies at my local BB. Gee, the DVD package was heavy due to what looked like a book.

It looks like BB B&M added a number of Criterion titles to their shelves. Saw Spartacus, Rules of the Game, Knife in the Water, ...

God, I wish Criterion would be a bit more consistent with their packaging. Digipak? Ugh.

I should get mine tomorrow from Amazon.

It could have been a snapper! The digipak packaging has a more deluxe feel to it than a lot of other digipaks from the bigger studios though.

Yeah, I noticed Rules of the Game in the Action/Adventure section and I went

I'm hoping my Best Buy has these in now (Landmark Ctr, Boston, if anyone knows)... does anyone remember how much the B&M Best Buys are charging?