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Solid Snake

10-29-12 09:33 AM

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I'd be shocked if it didn't have a commentary from him.

True_Story1011

10-29-12 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by milo bloom (Post 11443051)

I've heard in the past that Criterion will send you a booklet if your DVD or Blu is missing one, would that also apply to the slipcover for something like Curious Case of Benjamin Button?

Edit:
Also, I can get a used copy of the Notorious DVD for $15, is that worth it?

Anyone else have any knowledge of this?

Robert

10-29-12 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by True_Story1011 (Post 11446523)

Anyone else have any knowledge of this?

I misplaced the booklet for the Sparacus Criterion DVD a long time ago. They initially refused to send me a new booklet when I told them I lost it. I later told them the dvd didn't come with one and they sent one.

LPMA	10-29-12 02:25 PM

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Can anyone remind me who the second contact person other than Jon is? Getting my Carlos replacement disc has proved to be a rather frustrating experience.

Guru Askew

10-29-12 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by milo bloom (Post 11443051)

I've heard in the past that Criterion will send you a booklet if your DVD or Blu is missing one, would that also apply to the slipcover for something like Curious Case of Benjamin Button?

TCCoBB has always been manufactured and distributed by Paramount. Paramount essentially licensed the Criterion name for prestige.

milo bloom

10-29-12 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru Askew (Post 11446664)

TCCoBB has always been manufactured and distributed by Paramount. Paramount essentially licensed the Criterion name for prestige.

Thanks, I can live without the slipcover.

GoldenJCJ

10-29-12 06:09 PM

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I emailed Criterion about a new slip cover for my TCCoBB Blu-ray a year or so ago. They never replied back to me.

Considering my Benjamin Button blu-ray doesn't match my other Criterions due to the standard blue case anyway, the lack of slip cover doesn't really bother me.

IanUngstad

10-29-12 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Giles (Post 11442745)

I think WB in general likes to keep all of it's films close to home, and not license them any one other than themselves.

WB and Criterion merged with select laserdisc titles, but the DVD, bluray releases have been WB 'only' releases.

Criterion did not license a single title from Warner Brothers in the laserdisc era. On laserdisc they released many classic films from MGM and RKO. They licensed those films directly from those companies. Warner Brothers did not buy the RKO and pre-1980 MGM library until the late 90s. Those films are now owned by Warner Brothers but most certainly were not when Criterion released them on laserdisc. This is part of why Badlands is such a big deal and sets a real precedent.

Ringmaster

10-30-12 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by IanUngstad (Post 11447106)

I know for a fact Criterion licensed Blade Runner ("The International version) from Warner Bros, so there's one title.

True_Story1011

10-30-12 05:00 PM

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Just pulled up the b&n sale 1/2 on my phone and it looks like they are taking 1/2 off on pre-ordered items as well.

Not sure if they will honor it in-store... But worth a try.

Sondheim

10-30-12 05:06 PM

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^ I was able to pre-order two of the December titles this morning. January releases aren't discounted though.

Anyways, their latest newsletter clue:

http://i7.createsend3.com/ei/r/5C/F6...acky_beard.png

Spoiler:

The Valeyard

10-30-12 05:24 PM

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Maybe they're saving City Lights for a super special release?

TheBang

10-30-12 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringmaster (Post 11447486)

I know for a fact Criterion licensed Blade Runner ("The International version) from Warner Bros, so there's one title.

Blade Runner was owned by The Ladd Company and others, and now by The Blade Runner Partnership. Warner Bros was only ever a distributor. So Criterion did not license it from Warner, unless they sublicensed it. I don't have the laserdisc, but I imagine it confirms that it was licensed directly from the owners.

lamphorn

10-31-12 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by trespoochies (Post 11441354)

I'm inclined to agree with what Lamphorn said. The Twitter post shows the word Kubrick in the same font as on eyes Wide Shut.

Spoiler:

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/i...es/Kubrick.jpg

I'm pretty sure the Twitter post uses the card from the Eyes Wide Shut trailer.. remember how they flashed those cards? "CRUISE".... "KIDMAN"..... "KUBRICK"... "EYES WIDE SHUT"... I agree with most here that it's unlikely, but it would be pretty spectacular to get some sort of stellar new transfer with some hefty extras (that friggin' missing Sydney Pollack commentary for one).

Randy Miller III

10-31-12 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by milo bloom (Post 11443051)

I've heard in the past that Criterion will send you a booklet if your DVD or Blu is missing one, would that also apply to the slipcover for something like Curious Case of Benjamin Button?

Here's an e-mail I received from Criterion back in June when I asked them about obtaining replacement slipcovers or booklets:

Replacement packaging, including booklets, covers, and slip cases, are $5 each. This includes shipping and handling.

Payment can be made, via PayPal to [email protected]. Please include your name and address in the message field, along with the items you are ordering, and as soon as we receive payment, we'll ship your item(s) to you!

Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. Thank you for supporting the Criterion Collection!

Best,

Jon Mulvaney

E Unit

10-31-12 09:06 AM

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Link to cases, booklets, etc.

http://www.criterion.com/shop/other

milo bloom

10-31-12 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy Miller III (Post 11449129)

Thanks, for $5 ole Benji can ride bareback on my shelf.

LPMA	10-31-12 09:53 AM

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I wonder why they have a plastic replacement case for Marienbad, I always assumed that packaging was "on purpose" (like Sweet Smell or Amacord) rather than their flimsy first-print blu-rays.

Dan	10-31-12 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by LPMA (Post 11449191)

I wonder why they have a plastic replacement case for Marienbad, I always assumed that packaging was "on purpose" (like Sweet Smell or Amacord) rather than their flimsy first-print blu-rays.

Agreed. I've looked at them side-by-side, and much prefer the original package (as terrible as it was to actually open)

I had no idea they were selling the clear cases (without artwork) as well. I remember getting a box of them from their supplier. :)

andicus

10-31-12 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by milo bloom (Post 11449172)

Thanks, for $5 ole Benji can ride bareback on my shelf.

Is that a euphemism?

OldBoy

10-31-12 09:55 PM

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Any word if The Ice Storm is coming on bluray?

SethDLH

10-31-12 10:13 PM

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Debating on the 2-3 titles I'll be picking up tomorrow/Friday...

Giles

10-31-12 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by andicus (Post 11449298)

Is that a euphemism?

I'm picturing something out of a 1980's Joe Cage film ;)

NoirFan

11-08-12 02:44 PM

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https://i7.createsend1.com/ei/r/5C/F...acky_beard.png

Looks like Monsieur Verdoux ('Bluebeard') is the next Chaplin release.

islandclaws

11-08-12 03:03 PM

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Post #5171 agrees with you.

NoirFan

11-08-12 03:06 PM

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Whoops, that's what I get for not reading this thread in a while.

SethDLH

11-08-12 03:33 PM

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Have all the titles released in the digipak type case been converted to the normal plastic case or do you have to purchase the replacement case/art for those titles to have them in that type of case?

JayDerek

11-09-12 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SethDLH (Post 11460348)

Have all the titles released in the digipak type case been converted to the normal plastic case or do you have to purchase the replacement case/art for those titles to have them in that type of case?

they should be, but many locations still have the digipak versions.

Go here to upgrade if you'd like...

http://www.criterion.com/shop/other

SethDLH

11-09-12 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JayDerek (Post 11461608)

they should be, but many locations still have the digipak versions.

Go here to upgrade if you'd like...

http://www.criterion.com/shop/other

Thanks. I wasn't sure if they released newer pressings with the regular case and I'd prefer to not have to spend an additional $5 if I don't have to.

Giles

11-09-12 03:41 PM

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Beaver reviews for the Trilogy of Life are up:

The Decameron

reviews have pictures/images which might be considered 'not safe for work':
The Canterbury Tales
Arabian Nights

Solid Snake

11-12-12 11:23 AM

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When did CC start doing playback on their BDs? With this sale going on I've gotten some of the newer BDs and they have playback. I think that's awesome of them. We really need Universal and Disney to start doing that, among others. Playback should have always been a natural for BD.

Doctorossi

11-12-12 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Solid Snake PAC (Post 11464939)

I agree that playback is very important in a Blu-ray disc, as I do value and prioritize the viewing of the movies contained thereupon. I know, I know- it's all about the gorgeous SteelbookTM packaging, yo!

... but movie playback capability is still a plus.

LiquidSky

11-12-12 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Giles (Post 11450026)

I'm picturing something out of a 1980's Joe Cage film ;)

PatD	11-12-12 08:24 PM

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Do you think Criterion would ever release Bowling for Columbine, Fahrenheit 9/11, and Sicko on Blu? I could only imagine them being successful catalog Blu releases only through CC. Controversy aside, BfC and F911 are two of the most notable films from the 2000s.

Mabuse

11-13-12 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PatD (Post 11465619)

I could only imagine them being successful catalog Blu releases only through CC.

What makes you say this? I think they're pretty popular catalog titles, or at least as popular as a political documentary can be. That being said they're not the kind of films I'd upgrade to blu ray.

LPMA	11-13-12 10:55 AM

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I, for one, am not huge on Criterion releasing documentaries.

fitprod

11-13-12 11:06 AM

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Just release Hoop Dreams, mastered from the original video elements instead of the up-converted film master, and I'll be happy. At least Hoop Dreams is a more legit documentary than the current crop of political agenda crap...

fitprod

Hokeyboy

11-13-12 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by LPMA (Post 11466262)

I, for one, am not huge

:sad:

islandclaws

11-13-12 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by PatD (Post 11465619)