Being new to this Forum, I have seen a lot of references to Criterion DVD's. Just out of curiosities sake, will someone please tell me the significance, or what is special about them?

Jim

Do a search for the word Criterion on the forum or go to www.criterionco.com and you will find your anwser.

Welcome to the forum!

We need a Criterion subforum around here

Just an interesting tidbit that was in their last blog: they recently purchased www.criterion.com, so you can access the site using that web address, as well.

Thank you for the feedback... and the link.... they have films there that I haven't heard of for years....

Jim

That's actually an excellent idea.

To answer your question, besides the quality of films themselves and excellent transfers, many people believe that Criterion set the standard for DVD extras....excellent commentaries...alternative cuts...etc

Also, unlike everybody else, they actually put forth the time and effort to create iconic and well-designed covers.

I find that Wikipedia is a pretty good resource for such questions:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Criterion_Collection

The Criterion Collection is a privately held company which produces and releases authoritative consumer versions of "important classic and contemporary films" on DVD. It was established in 1984 as a joint venture between Janus Films and the Voyager Company.