I don't know. I just discovered it yesterday, but I haven't been visiting that site for a while, because the deals really haven't been that good.
These are really good deals, though.
I bought Deathtrap on Blu-ray and I also bought the restored "Lady For a Day" on Blu-ray (my favorite Frank Capra film), which is not part of this sale, but has a good price right now.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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The Criterion 50% sale is on at Barnes & Noble until July 28th. I was in there today and got Magnificent Obsession, My Own Private Idaho and Rosetta.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
I love this sale. Thankfully I don't have just a few days to decide (budget constraints). But I am definitely getting the Early Fassbinder and maybe one or two others. Thinking a Melville (got Le Samourai and Army of Shadows and just those two) and The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp.
'There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently'
-Robert Evans-
'There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently'
-Robert Evans-
I'm like you & trying to do the same thing.I wish they'd release more Warner Archives on Blu-Ray. I have Gypsy,Deathtrap, & Hudsucker Proxy. Anyone know if they plan on doing more with the blu rays?
'There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently'
-Robert Evans-
I'm waiting for the next Criterion Barnes & Noble sale so I can get SECONDS on Blu-ray.
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I was tapped out during the last B&N sale so I'm waiting for the second one too.
Romantico, I got an email survey for WB Archives about purchasing BDs. From what I gather the first batch was a big success. So I'm fairly certain they'll be doing more.
Meanwhile I'm probably going to cave and take advantage of this deal.
I am holding out for the cyber-Monday/November sales to get more Criterions, Seconds among them but mainly because Frances Ha is going to be one of their November releases.
Isn't Criterion moving to Blu/DVD double-pack too?
romantico---how is Gypsy? I've been on the fence, but the price has been really good lately on DeepDiscount. I still haven't bit---but I bought Deathtrap because I didn't own it in any format yet, and I am really pleased with the Blu-ray Disc. It's far from my favorite film, but I loved it when it was released, so for nostalgia purposes and the great performances, I had to have it. No regrets at all.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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strummergirl---I've been grabbing up a few Merchant-Ivory Criterons lately, because they lost the rights to release them. As of now, nobody owns them (some fuss they had with James Ivory). So they're all going out of print fairly soon.
I grabbed Howards End, one of my very favorite films, on Blu-ray via DeepDiscount at a decent price. The truth is it looks only marginally better than the (stunning) Criterion DVD. But I'm glad I did it, since it's a favorite. And yes, there is a difference in picture and sound, just not as dramatic as some, since the high quality was already there on DVD.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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I haven't had a chance to watch Gypsy yet but I got mine for about $9.99 along with Deathtrap.I could not pass it up. I could be wrong,but I am guessing Barnes & Nobles next sale will be either around Thanksgiving or Christmas time. Usually twice a year if I am not mistaken. What I really want is for Warner Archives to offer all of their titles to be made to order for Blu Ray.I know I know, but it would be so nice!
'There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently'
-Robert Evans-
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter