I recently quit drinking for awhile and have found how much better it is to spend money on other things I want rather than 3 or 4 pints of Guinness five times a week. In fact, lately I am on a DVD tear and can't stop buying them. I am picking some classics I happen to love and since I am bulk buying, I am only really looking for used DVD's. I was just getting previously viewed from Blockbuster but now I started grabbing as much as I can from Half.com. I know, I know,..."I don't hear a question in there..."

I am a big fan of Godard and love BREATHLESS. I am sure the Criterion has plenty of ample supplementals but do I really need all that. Is the Criterion a must or is the standard issue (play movie, subtitles, scenes version) really all I need?

Yes, the Criterion disc is indeed the best-looking version available on the market. It is essential that you obtain the Criterion disc and not the poor previous hacks.

Ciao,
Pro-B

the criterion is indeed an improved picture, i guess you could say vastly improved...

the answer to the question do you "need" it is only answered by you...

i personally like to get the best version of a film i can on DVD, as long as it's not OOP and like hundreds of dollars...

Get the Criterion now and then pick up the Lorber on Half for the excellent commentary track

Is the Richard Gere remake out in Widescreen?

I have the Criterion version from last year, and I'm quite happy with it.

P.S. - There's also much to be said for tipping back a few pints every now and then.....

Congrat.'s on the choice to go sober. And a "few pints every now and then" is a bit different from 3 - 4 pints five times a week (which comes to 15-20 pints a week).

Can't comment on the Criterion question though, but it's a good bet that once you go Criterion, you can't go back.

I own both the Fox Lorber and Criterion version. The Criterion release is a definite buy. Even if you aren't gonna watch the extras, the picture quality is far superior.

Or rent it from Netflix.