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mvckalel

Jul 15, 2008 - CDT 12:53 PM

says... I now own UP and Monsters, Inc. on blu-ray!!!

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On Deep Discount, there's a Criterion BOGO offer...I've been wanting to get Mr. Arkadin, which other one would you chose??

wolvinator

Jul 15, 2008 - CDT 1:02 PM

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I see nothing on that list that looks any good. But thanks for letting us know about the sale.

csjlong

Jul 15, 2008 - CDT 1:05 PM

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Of course, it's a list of fabulous movies and it's hard to go wrong with them. If I didn't already have them, I'd be buying!

Among recent ones: Mishima, High and Low, The Fire Within.

Even if you want to stick to just American films, there are plenty of great choices. Two Lane Blacktop, Ace in the Hole for starters. And if you're into Welles, then "F for Fake" is a must-own.

You can, of course, read our comprehensive selection of Criterion reviews by searching any title in the database.

[Post edited by csjlong on Jul 15, 2008 - CDT 1:09 PM]

wolfen

Jul 15, 2008 - CDT 1:18 PM

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WOW

No thanks.

Mike37

Jul 15, 2008 - CDT 3:30 PM

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If I had the money... Brazil and Videodrome.

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Jul 15, 2008 - CDT 4:53 PM

says... Thanks for visiting DVDTOWN, and enjoy the news!

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Lots of great titles in this sale!

I picked up The Naked City, and Gimme Shelter (<which although I own on LD, I'll take the discounted DVD too). Might order a few more too. Note: you rarely see a nice Criterion sale like this one (BOGO), so take advantage while you can folks!

And if you are a fan of Kubrick's Spartacus, realize that the Criterion edition is the only release with superior audio and video mastering. Both the regular Universal DVD and HD-DVD versions look poorly, and not recommended, according to reviews I've come across.

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richiro33

Jul 15, 2008 - CDT 5:02 PM

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I'd like to get some of these but even at b1g1 they are too much.

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Jul 15, 2008 - CDT 5:09 PM

says... Thanks for visiting DVDTOWN, and enjoy the news!

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"I'd like to get some of these but even at b1g1 they are too much."

Well, the two titles I ordered have a net price of $16 & change <definitely not too much for a Criterion edition.

Remember, the company pays a licensing fee to the copyright holder, for the right to sell editions under their name (as they don't own much of their distributed content outright). In the past I've seen Criterion LaserDiscs and DVDs priced easily at $34.95 and higher, so for $16 net I definitely appreciate the discount... as I wonder what the future Criterion Blu-ray MSRPs will be?

Still, if you are a fan of their quality and special features, the Criterion editions are the way to go for your very favs that they license the rights to.

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