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The Criterion Collection is a continuing series of important classic and contemporary films on home video.
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The Criterion Collection is a continuing series of important classic and contemporary films.
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The Criterion "Collection" is a company with over 900+ amazing films. On every 15th of the month, a handful of newly restored titles are added to the collection with custom cover art and exclusive supplements.
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What’s the cheapest Criteron?
One that comes to mind is Jellyfish Eyes. I believe it’s like 4 bucks on eBay.
08:15 UTC
Chances for a new 4K bluray re-release of Shadows with Cassavetes' original edit?
Leila Goldoni and Gena Rowlands both passed away recently and I was pondering the likelihood for a re-release of Shadows and/or Faces with the original edits or deleted scenes included?
For those unfamiliar with the backstory regarding the original edit of Shadows:
https://people.bu.edu/rcarney/discoveries/shadowsquest.shtml
I have been really interested in the original edits because many of my favorite scenes in Shadows were the more loosely edited, improvised / experimental scenes which did not go over well with initial audiences. I understand this is a point of contention and friction between the Cassavetes family and Mr. Carney but I feel the need to share this material for the artistic merits supersedes all other considerations and if Criterion were not to do this, another distributor like Arrow would be ready to fulfill the void.
The only surviving footage from the original edit was in 16mm and a brief excerpt of the credits is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14KAocnyZg
05:09 UTC
Silly question, do the replacement Scanovo cases get discounted?
Basically title, I need some blank Scanovo cases and I was wondering if the replacements on Criterion's site were eligible for sales the way the movies are (bi yearly 50% off, etc.)?
05:09 UTC
What films have you recently watched? Weekly Discussion
Share and discuss what films you have recently watched, including, but not limited to films of the Criterion Collection and the Criterion Channel.
Come join our Discord and chat with the Criterion community! https://discord.gg/ZSbP4ZC
05:00 UTC
Blind buy from the sale.
I've seen most of Kurosawa's samarai films. If I love high and low, what should I watch after?
04:54 UTC
Started my collection last month
04:46 UTC
thoughts on asghar farhadi
what do you think of asghar farhadi? what is yer favorite film of his?
03:57 UTC
November sale (round two)
02:22 UTC
What are your favorite Ozu-inspired films?
Mine are Still Walking and Perfect Days. I see Perfect Days get a lot of love on here but I don't see quite enough love for Still Walking, with its rich, immersive dialogue that shows you all sides of the main characters' emotions and morals, and with its subtle integration of Japanese suburban scenery.
01:52 UTC
First haul!
I’m Canadian so having my US vacation align with the b&n sale ended up being a bigger expense than anticipated. I feel it was worth it, decent start to my collection at least.
01:37 UTC
Went back, had ta grab it I think I’m done might score Gummo
00:42 UTC
Can this sale hurry up and end, please?!
How did I do?
20:06 UTC
What are some movies with underrated soundtracks/scores? I’ll go first
23:19 UTC
Finally sat down for this one last night and it seriously did a number on me. Figured this would be a great place for discussion.
23:05 UTC
Anybody having issues with scratches on the Trainspotting 4k? This is the second copy I’ve gotten with scratched discs
22:58 UTC
Fresh pick up from B&N today
22:54 UTC
Describe my collection/taste in a word or two. I can’t figure it out.
I got Ikiru, Dazed and Confused, The Human Condition, Tampopo, Blue Velvet, Citizen Kane, Come and See and Mother during the B/N sale. I love being in the Criterion cult
22:47 UTC
Best Mandarin Chinese Cinema on Criterion Channel right now.
Any recommendations/thoughts are greatly appreciated! ☺️
22:38 UTC
Today’s B&N sale pickup - #566 Insignificance, dir. Nicolas Roeg
I’ve been collecting forever and it’s rare that I come across something I had no idea was in the collection but here we are.
Pro-tip for SoCal collectors… The B&N at the Tyler Galleria in Riverside is probably the most well stocked of stores in the area and regularly has older stuff you won’t find at any other locations.
Anyways. Between Fear and Loathing, Lost Highway, and now this, I think I have all of the Gary Busey in the collection.
21:40 UTC
TIME - Spine 1109
What a raw and rough watch. Really insightful and heartbreaking while also being incredibly well edited.
What are your thoughts on this one?
19:53 UTC
Does anyone know the dimensions of the blue “Director Approved” stickers?
Just as the title says, does anyone know the size/dimensions/the diameter of the blue "Director Approved" stickers that come with each Criterion?
I'm working on a small project as part of a Christmas gift, and unfortunately don't have any on hand to measure!
I would appreciate any help anyone could give! :)
19:27 UTC
Today's first selection. Sanjuro will be next.
19:25 UTC
Rewatched this classic for the first time in years. I found it more interesting this time.
Rita Hayworth is incredible as Gilda and I loved the character, but I found the movie to be much more fascinating this time too.
I mean, the plot makes no sense, but the dynamic between the characters are very rich and interesting (especially between the main trio). There's a lot to analyze if one wants to.
I'm glad I rewatched it.
(Also, Gilda deserves better than those men)
19:09 UTC
Visited B&N again today
Picked up these two, I went for Pandora's Box but I can't ever buy just one at 50% off
18:54 UTC
Anyone see THE BIKERIDERS? I loved it, closest thing to 50’s Hollywood I’ve seen in a long time. Just a good strong drama and the theater I was in was having a blast with it too!
18:45 UTC