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And keep in mind the actual physical cost of Blu-rays and such is likely only a couple bucks a piece. It's like LEGO, it's not the cost of the physical materials - it's the R&D and the licensing that really run up the cost.
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Originally Posted by Coral
(Post 14530167)
I'm not questioning why Criterion gets them to do it. I get that part. What I don't get is when rich-ass celebrities salivate at being able to grab these titles for free (I'm not talking about their excitement when they talk about the titles). If I were them, Amazon would basically be my Criterion closet. I wouldn't think anything about spending a few hundred (or a few thousand) dollars on titles if I were them.
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I also question how many of them actually take the discs home, or if they do take the discs home, actually watch them. I'm sure there are plenty that do, but it's obviously all about the marketing.
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https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/dvdtalk...e1d36bb6ee.gif
F the celebrities. why can’t I get free Criterions? ;) |
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Originally Posted by DJariya
(Post 14530399)
F the celebrities. why can’t I get free Criterions? ;)
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
(Post 14530462)
All you need to do is become a celebrity. How hard could that be? :D
Mind you, I do agree somewhat with some of the sentiment here, and I often wonder if some of these folks even have Blu-ray players to watch them on. The Closet has really moved up the ‘celebrity hierarchy’ in the last year or so – featuring far more people who undoubtedly do have wealth – which is where I think some of the grumbling comes from. I suspect now that it’s more of an “in” thing than ever, half of Hollywood’s upper crust probably has it pencilled into their calendars and Criterion is only too happy to oblige for the social buzz it generates for them. Way of the world these days. |
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Mikey Madison's is up.
I'll be respectful and not objectifying, but I'll just mention that there's a certain undergarment she chose not to wear for this video. |
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Originally Posted by Paff
(Post 14531403)
Mikey Madison's is up.
I'll be respectful and not objectifying, but I'll just mention that there's a certain undergarment she chose not to wear for this video. |
Re: The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
Originally Posted by DJariya
(Post 14530399)
F the celebrities. why can’t I get free Criterions? ;)
Originally Posted by Josh Z
(Post 14530462)
All you need to do is become a celebrity. How hard could that be? :D
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Originally Posted by Josh-da-man
(Post 14531559)
I remember an interview with an actress who said that once she got her first high profile gig -- and the money that came with it -- everyone just started giving her stuff for free. When she was a struggling actress, she couldn't afford nice things, and then, once she hit the jackpot, she was getting more designer clothes, shoes, and accessories, for free than she could ever use. I think she ended up donating a lot of them to charity.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/angelicaama...ammy-gift-bags https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/oscars-gift-bags-2024/ https://torontolife.com/shopping/tif...g-inside-look/ |
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Blu:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-p...qa7u_large.jpg 4K: https://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-p...3YA9_large.jpg https://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-p...NoL4_large.jpg https://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-p...p0Ic_large.jpg https://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-p...544L_large.jpg https://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-p...K5rq_large.jpg https://s3.amazonaws.com/criterion-p...Irt7_large.jpg |
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It's disappointing that it appears only the newly created B&W version of Basquiat will be in 4k, not the original color.
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Re: The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
Originally Posted by clckworang
(Post 14536976)
It's disappointing that it appears only the newly created B&W version of Basquiat will be in 4k, not the original color.
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So excited for Anora, that'll be a treat in 4K
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Re: The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
Originally Posted by dex14
(Post 14536979)
At least they still included the theatrical release.
It doesn't specify which version will be on the "Blu-ray with the film." |
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
(Post 14537104)
Are we sure about that? The press release only says:
It doesn't specify which version will be on the "Blu-ray with the film." "New 4K digital restoration of the 1996 theatrical version" https://www.criterion.com/films/33321-basquiat |
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I will be getting Some Like It Hot for sure and will rent Anora first to see if it is something I need to own.
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Jean de Florette / Manon of the Spring is a fantastic addition. Love the cover too.
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Neat stuff, nothing for me.
Godzilla vs Biollante is the first title in a while I've wanted from Criterion. |
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That Prince of Broadway cover was pretty confusing at first glance lol.
I know a lot was made of the WKW restorations when the box set first came out. Color changes, aspect ratio, soundtrack etc. Were all the films heavily revised? Does anyone know what changes were made to Chungking Express? I’m debating whether or not to pick it up. It’s a shame when filmmakers choose the Lucas route instead of the Coppola one. Whereas Lucas sticks both middle fingers up to the audience and says “be happy you get anything”, at least Coppola is like “hey, don’t like the new one, that’s okay you can have both.” |
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Originally Posted by Hazel Motes
(Post 14537359)
I know a lot was made of the WKW restorations when the box set first came out. Color changes, aspect ratio, soundtrack etc. Were all the films heavily revised? Does anyone know what changes were made to Chungking Express? I’m debating whether or not to pick it up.
It’s a shame when filmmakers choose the Lucas route instead of the Coppola one. Whereas Lucas sticks both middle fingers up to the audience and says “be happy you get anything”, at least Coppola is like “hey, don’t like the new one, that’s okay you can have both.” Best bet is to look up the more high-profile, tech-savvy reviews of Chungking Express, but ultimately there isn’t much choice regardless. He tinkered with all of them in reverse-engineering his little ‘universe’ or whatever, so if you don’t have the earlier Blu-rays of the four that were released over here prior to that (ITMFL, Chungking, Happy Together, Fallen Angels), or the HK Blu-rays of the first two, and can’t pony up for them now, then you’re kinda stuck with what’s in the box and/or these singles that now appear to be emanating from it. And at this point, there has been so much debate for and against that it’s probably easier just to cave and “be happy you get anything” (which is my takeaway from his fiddling around and then removing the originals from the being re-acquired). Searching ‘Chungking Express Criterion alterations’ brings up an almost unbearable number of discussions, with probably an equal amount of gushing and dismay. Ditto for most of the others. But that’s the era we live in, unfortunately. If he decided to reissue them all looking like Derek Jarman’s Blue, there would absolutely be a substantial contingent claiming they never looked better, it’s the way they were always meant to be, etc. I avoided the box for years and only sprang for it in the last Criterion sale, mainly for the extras and ‘collected’ presentation, after having signed out a few of the versions in it from the library here, including CE. I’m not into 4K so that’s where they end for me. On the four with pre-existing North American Blu-rays, if the mood hits me I’ll always go with those older discs. I guess at the end of the day, though, his storytelling and the performances by the top HK actors still shine through in all of the variants, especially Chungking Express, so there’s that. |
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Originally Posted by Brian T
(Post 14537611)
Totally agree that the Coppola approach is preferable. :thumbsup:
Best bet is to look up the more high-profile, tech-savvy reviews of Chungking Express, but ultimately there isn’t much choice regardless. He tinkered with all of them in reverse-engineering his little ‘universe’ or whatever, so if you don’t have the earlier Blu-rays of the four that were released over here prior to that (ITMFL, Chungking, Happy Together, Fallen Angels), or the HK Blu-rays of the first two, and can’t pony up for them now, then you’re kinda stuck with what’s in the box and/or these singles that now appear to be emanating from it. And at this point, there has been so much debate for and against that it’s probably easier just to cave and “be happy you get anything” (which is my takeaway from his fiddling around and then removing the originals from the being re-acquired). Searching ‘Chungking Express Criterion alterations’ brings up an almost unbearable number of discussions, with probably an equal amount of gushing and dismay. Ditto for most of the others. But that’s the era we live in, unfortunately. If he decided to reissue them all looking like Derek Jarman’s Blue, there would absolutely be a substantial contingent claiming they never looked better, it’s the way they were always meant to be, etc. I avoided the box for years and only sprang for it in the last Criterion sale, mainly for the extras and ‘collected’ presentation, after having signed out a few of the versions in it from the library here, including CE. I’m not into 4K so that’s where they end for me. On the four with pre-existing North American Blu-rays, if the mood hits me I’ll always go with those discs. I guess at the end of the day, though, his storytelling and the performances by the top HK actors still shine through in all of the variants, especially Chungking Express, so there’s that. |
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I've been wanting to see Anora, but I don't want to blow $25 on a blind buy. I'm beyond those days of spending money like that. Hopefully it comes on a subscription service I have so I can see it 1st. Wasn't able to see it in the theater.
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Originally Posted by kefrank
(Post 14537629)
It's frustrating that those are not on the discs in the box set, but at least they are available to stream still.
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Originally Posted by DJariya
(Post 14537647)
I've been wanting to see Anora, but I don't want to blow $25 on a blind buy. I'm beyond those days of spending money like that. Hopefully it comes on a subscription service I have so I can see it 1st. Wasn't able to see it in the theater.
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I'm good on Chungking, my paper sleeve Blu-ray isn't going anywhere. I've been buying digital more these days, so Anora is in the Apple library now. That was worth the blind buy. I'm assuming Some Like It Hot is probably an obvious blind buy.
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Originally Posted by dex14
(Post 14537679)
It’s Neon so it’ll be on Hulu.
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Already have Some Like It Hot on 4K -- paid $7.99 for it when Kino had their OOP sale a few weeks ago, along with a few other 4K titles that I'm sure CC is getting back again. They'll be the same transfers, too.
I will get Anora but in a 50% off sale. |
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Nice. :thumbsup:
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/dvdtalk...d74749abd.jpeg (and an obvious nod to Franco and Miranda being mentioned in the closing credits) |
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Originally Posted by DJariya
(Post 14537647)
I've been wanting to see Anora, but I don't want to blow $25 on a blind buy. I'm beyond those days of spending money like that. Hopefully it comes on a subscription service I have so I can see it 1st. Wasn't able to see it in the theater.
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Re: The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
Originally Posted by PerryD
(Post 14537017)
So excited for Anora, that'll be a treat in 4K
Can't wait for the 4K! |
Re: The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
Originally Posted by Brian T
(Post 14537611)
Best bet is to look up the more high-profile, tech-savvy reviews of Chungking Express, but ultimately there isn’t much choice regardless. He tinkered with all of them in reverse-engineering his little ‘universe’ or whatever, so if you don’t have the earlier Blu-rays of the four that were released over here prior to that (ITMFL, Chungking, Happy Together, Fallen Angels), or the HK Blu-rays of the first two, and can’t pony up for them now, then you’re kinda stuck with what’s in the box and/or these singles that now appear to be emanating from it. And at this point, there has been so much debate for and against that it’s probably easier just to cave and “be happy you get anything” (which is my takeaway from his fiddling around and then removing the originals from the being re-acquired). Searching ‘Chungking Express Criterion alterations’ brings up an almost unbearable number of discussions, with probably an equal amount of gushing and dismay. Ditto for most of the others. But that’s the era we live in, unfortunately. If he decided to reissue them all looking like Derek Jarman’s Blue, there would absolutely be a substantial contingent claiming they never looked better, it’s the way they were always meant to be, etc.
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Re: The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
Originally Posted by Josh Z
(Post 14538036)
Refresh my memory. Was the first Criterion Blu-ray release - the one in the cardboard digipak that was a Criterion Blu-ray launch title - the altered version of the film, or did that all happen later?
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Originally Posted by Why So Blu?
(Post 14537743)
Already have Some Like It Hot on 4K -- paid $7.99 for it when Kino had their OOP sale a few weeks ago, along with a few other 4K titles that I'm sure CC is getting back again. They'll be the same transfers, too.
I will get Anora but in a 50% off sale. |
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I also recall the earlier CHUNGKING EXPRESS getting a replacement plastic case because those cardboard cases were kind of a bad idea. I remember mine came damaged, as did another of those early Blu-rays, and Criterion ended up sending plastic cases at some point. I’m assuming replacements were offered for other titles in that early run, too. So if you’re more keen on the older, unadulterated version of the movie, it might be worth comparison shopping to know which packaging you’re getting.
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Originally Posted by Paff
(Post 14538062)
does anyone not wait for a 50% off sale before buying a Criterion title?
I don't get it. |
Re: The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
Originally Posted by Brian T
(Post 14538069)
I also recall the earlier CHUNGKING EXPRESS getting a replacement plastic case because those cardboard cases were kind of a bad idea. I remember mine came damaged, as did another of those early Blu-rays, and Criterion ended up sending plastic cases at some point. I’m assuming replacements were offered for other titles in that early run, too. So if you’re more keen on the older, unadulterated version of the movie, it might be worth comparison shopping to know which packaging you’re getting.
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Originally Posted by rocket1312
(Post 14537803)
It seems to be popping back up at theaters around me. I have to imagine it'll be playing in the coming weeks in LA.
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Originally Posted by Paff
(Post 14538062)
They're not limited like other boutique labels, there's no reason to ever pay more for a Criterion disc.
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Yeah, I can wait for a sale to get Biollante since I was lucky enough to grab that Blu-ray that was out a while back.
If I didn’t have that, I might consider getting it outside of the 50% sale if I could find some kind of deal. I certainly wouldn’t pay MSRP. |
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