The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
MOD NOTE: Splitting off from the first Criterion thread...<hr>
Originally Posted by NoirFan
(Post 9447853)
Sheesh, and you gave another forum member grief for being a Polanski fan and never having seen Repulsion. :)
Anyways, Criterionn is making a serious effort to put out some kick ass Blu's. I am impressed so far. Question to other members, has anyone trade in their SD with the buy back program? |
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Originally Posted by macnorton
(Post 9449202)
Question to other members, has anyone trade in their SD with the buy back program?
I think that Criterion has the right idea, but at the current prices, it doesn't make very much sense. |
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Originally Posted by CardiffGiant
(Post 9449364)
I would be surprised if anyone has. It is $25 ($20 + $5 shipping and handling) and the DVD to get the Blu-ray. Or, you could just go to Amazon and pick up the Blu-ray for the same amount (or cheaper: "The 400 Blows").
I think that Criterion has the right idea, but at the current prices, it doesn't make very much sense. Trying to imagine a scenario where it makes any sense at all, and can't quite come up with one. Maybe once they have really high price multi-disc blu releases? |
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Originally Posted by NoirFan
(Post 9447853)
Sheesh, and you gave another forum member grief for being a Polanski fan and never having seen Repulsion. :)
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[passes out] ... Playtime in blu... [passes out on floor again]
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I just got my first disc in the new packaging. It looks ace and I'm pleased with the sturdy build quality, but I must say, it feels like a step backward otherwise. Two of my favorite aspects of standard Blu-ray packaging are AWOL here: the thinner case profile and, more importantly, the plastic lip separating the label sticker from the permanent packaging materials. I love that, with standard-packaged BDs, I don't ever have to worry about the label stickers tearing the paper covers (or distorting the soft transparent cover plastic) like they did on DVDs. With the Criterion discs, I do.
Oh, well. The world has bigger problems. Just seems to me like it would've been better if they'd saved the extra costs and just used the standard packaging like everyone else. Too bad. |
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Originally Posted by Doctorossi
(Post 9450371)
Touche, I suppose, although I would say Repulsion is much more popularly considered essential to Polanski's ouvre than Playtime is to Tati's.
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Originally Posted by Doctorossi
(Post 9458539)
I just got my first disc in the new packaging. It looks ace and I'm pleased with the sturdy build quality, but I must say, it feels like a step backward otherwise. Two of my favorite aspects of standard Blu-ray packaging are AWOL here: the thinner case profile and, more importantly, the plastic lip separating the label sticker from the permanent packaging materials. I love that, with standard-packaged BDs, I don't ever have to worry about the label stickers tearing the paper covers (or distorting the soft transparent cover plastic) like they did on DVDs. With the Criterion discs, I do.
Oh, well. The world has bigger problems. Just seems to me like it would've been better if they'd saved the extra costs and just used the standard packaging like everyone else. Too bad. So are these clear cases 100% identical to the height/width of a PS3 game case? I thought maybe they'd be the same size as the regular BD case, only clear. |
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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema
(Post 9458897)
So are these clear cases 100% identical to the height/width of a PS3 game case?
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If you happen to have a UK BD, that case is close to the same width as a PS3 game case, with the PS3 case being maybe a millimeter thicker.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema
(Post 9458897)
So are these clear cases 100% identical to the height/width of a PS3 game case? I thought maybe they'd be the same size as the regular BD case, only clear.
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Kagemusha and Playtime are now up for pre-order at Amazon.
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Originally Posted by bluetoast
(Post 9466447)
Kagemusha and Playtime are now up for pre-order at Amazon.
I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it... |
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Guess Howard's End was the most voted for title in Amazon's Criterion poll (though with the quick turn around time, each probably had already been in the pipeline).
Release Lists Some new un-dated releases have surfaced including X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Howard's End, estimated to arrive late September and October respectively. |
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That's a pity.
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Boo.
It was never even Criterion worthy. |
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Wow, that's the title I wanted least of all. I guess senior citizens have discovered how to use the internet.
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Pro-B's review of The Seventh Seal from blu-ray.com. Looks spectacular!
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oops wrong discussion soz
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From Criterion?
I sincerely doubt it. |
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Originally Posted by abintra
(Post 9474479)
Guess Howard's End was the most voted for title in Amazon's Criterion poll (though with the quick turn around time, each probably had already been in the pipeline).
Release Lists |
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Originally Posted by abintra
(Post 9474479)
Guess Howard's End was the most voted for title in Amazon's Criterion poll (though with the quick turn around time, each probably had already been in the pipeline).
Release Lists Not so fast, if you follow that link to the Howards End preorder, the studio is listed as Merchant Ivory. Maybe that release is coming through the normal channels not Criterion??? |
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Originally Posted by HumanMedia
(Post 9484285)
Not so fast, if you follow that link to the Howards End preorder, the studio is listed as Merchant Ivory. Maybe that release is coming through the normal channels not Criterion???
"Last month, we offered customers the unique opportunity to vote for the next Blu-ray release from the Criterion Collection. We're excited to announce that "Howard's End [Blu-ray]" is the winning title and will be released from the Criterion Collection later this year. Why wait? You can pre-order "Howard's End- Criterion Collection [Blu-ray]" from Amazon.com today." Source: Amazon (e)mailout. |
re: The Criterion Collection 4K/Blu-ray Discussion and Release Thread
I still really want Walkabout. Imagine that film on blu. Beautiful.
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Originally Posted by indiephantom
(Post 9485105)
I still really want Walkabout. Imagine that film on blu. Beautiful.
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