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Old 05-09-12 | 10:15 PM
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Blu-ray is flat. DVD is actually growing right now.
DVD is growing?

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Old 05-09-12 | 10:16 PM
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If Criterion cut off DVDs they would be done within a year or so. That's probably a good 75% of the market (for Criterion) They don't make enough off Blu-ray.
Why, though, is maintenance of DVD releases seemingly off of your "looming disaster" radar while cutting internet streaming deals (also done to generate additional revenue) is not?
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Old 05-09-12 | 10:40 PM
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DVD is growing?

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Look at the weekly numbers. DVD is bucking the trend and growing over Q1/Q2 last year. Blu-ray, well, it's no wonder the major are afraid to release catalog titles and have to pack a DVD and Digital Copy/UV Copy in with nearly every new Blu-ray release.
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Old 05-09-12 | 10:41 PM
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Why, though, is maintenance of DVD releases seemingly off of your "looming disaster" radar while cutting internet streaming deals (also done to generate additional revenue) is not?
They released on DVD for a decade+. Why would they just stop now? Its still the "highest quality" for people to cheap to spend $50 on a Blu-ray player. Streaming, however, slap in the face of what they do best. But if they need money...why not!
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Old 05-09-12 | 10:46 PM
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Blu-ray, well, it's no wonder the major are afraid to release catalog titles and have to pack a DVD and Digital Copy/UV Copy in with nearly every new Blu-ray release.
Your personal opinion. Great source.
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Old 05-09-12 | 11:47 PM
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I have to admire a man that stands by his convictions, yes they might be wrong but sir u have guts to swim against the current even when u are drowning
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Old 05-10-12 | 04:46 AM
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I have to admire a man that stands by his convictions, yes they might be wrong but sir u have guts to swim against the current even when u are drowning
He's trolling.
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Old 05-10-12 | 07:42 AM
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They released on DVD for a decade+. Why would they just stop now?
Since "Criterion is all about the highest quality possibly in Video and Audio".

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Its still the "highest quality" for people to cheap to spend $50 on a Blu-ray player. Streaming, however, slap in the face of what they do best. But if they need money...why not!
And yet, streaming is higher quality than DVD and you still don't have to spend $50 on a Blu-ray player for it. Somehow, though, it's a "slap in the face".

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Old 05-10-12 | 07:51 AM
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DVD sales off about 50% in past 3 years, BR %'s keep going up:

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/hd-talk/578...ing-up-22.html
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Old 05-10-12 | 11:23 AM
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How dare you confuse him with the facts.
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Old 05-10-12 | 12:19 PM
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DVD is growing?

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Forum rules prohibit posting a picture of Gizmo's ass.
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Old 05-10-12 | 12:23 PM
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Old 05-10-12 | 02:09 PM
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Anyone who uses the phrase "artsy fartsy" is, by definition, a deeply insecure and self-loathing individual feeling defensive about his low intelligence and horrible taste.

I'm sorry, Gizmo. I don't make these rules. That's just the way things are.
Guido the killer pimp may take umbrance with your observation.
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Old 05-10-12 | 03:58 PM
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Guido the killer pimp may take umbrance with your observation.
Well I take GREAT umbrage at what you said about Crab Soccer.
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Old 05-10-12 | 06:47 PM
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Pretty much.

A Criterion film is like sex, even if it's bad, it's still pretty good.
Also, much like sex, when it is bad you are left unfulfilled and 40 dollars poorer.
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Old 05-11-12 | 03:47 PM
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Does any one know when Barnes And Noble Criterion sale is going to be this year?
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Old 05-11-12 | 04:17 PM
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Same answer dino88 gave on the previous page: Nothing official, most likely July as usual.
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Old 05-12-12 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Tommy Bunz
Elaine calls Kramer one in The Glasses episode of seinfeld (from season 5, also 1994)
I think hipsters once meant something like Jack Kerouac. or Dressed all in black, smoking gauloises and listening to the Jazz music, snapping their fingers if they like it.
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Old 05-12-12 | 10:06 PM
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I think hipsters once meant something like Jack Kerouac. or Dressed all in black, smoking gauloises and listening to the Jazz music, snapping their fingers if they like it.
Aren't those considered beatniks?
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Old 05-14-12 | 12:30 PM
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they were the same thing I thought?
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Old 05-14-12 | 01:18 PM
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Announcement day tomorrow (unless it gets delayed again)! Any predictions?
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Old 05-14-12 | 01:35 PM
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Announcement day tomorrow (unless it gets delayed again)! Any predictions?
Something hipsters would love.
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Old 05-14-12 | 01:41 PM
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I posted some amongst all the arguing a few pages back, but I'll go with:

La Promesse
Rosetta
Lonesome
Wenders set
2x upgrades
Something Eclipse

All hipster nonsense, of course.

Of course, I'm being optimistic and hoping that this month will make up for the blandness of the last two or three months.
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Old 05-14-12 | 04:06 PM
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Announcement day tomorrow (unless it gets delayed again)! Any predictions?
The Royal Tennenbaums
I hope
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Old 05-14-12 | 08:17 PM
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they were the same thing I thought?
That's what I thought too. I always thought hipsters were basically modern day beatniks. They both act douchey and hang around coffee houses.
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