Any Criterion Collection fans in the house?

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Hey guys! Calling out all Criterion fans. Utilize this thread to talk about your favorite Criterion releases. I was introduced to Criterion at a relatively younger age. The first ever Criterion movie that I ever saw was Dazed and Confused followed by Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums. I haven't dived into the obscure stuff but have managed to watch Seven Samurai on Hulu Plus.

[Lock Jaw]

Not sure what the benefits of the Criterion edition of readily available films are. Explain it to me.

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Not sure what the benefits of the Criterion edition of readily available films are. Explain it to me.

The packaging and the bonus features / supplements are amazing. They work closely with the makers of the film to present / preserve the work the way it was intend. High quality 4k digital transfers which are superior in quality.

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[Lock Jaw]

So they actually have more bonus features and stuff than the normal release?

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So they actually have more bonus features and stuff than the normal release?

I would assume so. They tend to provide supplements that remain true to the director's vision.

[mitch_h]

I own over 100 of them, had more, but I've been selling some of the titles I know I won't watch again. I have a lot of favs but these are what came to mind first.

Paris Texas
City Lights
Cassavetes 5 Film Collection
Teshigahara Box Set
Battle of Algiers
Army of Shadows
Days of Heaven
A Man Escaped
YiYi
Children of Paradise