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This subject has likely been beaten to death before now, but...with multiple “boutique” studios now releasing UHD’s, how much longer can Criterion hold out? I understand the packaging vexation, seeing as how they struggled with it during their rollout of BD... but still. Time and the marketplace...

It's all very subjective. I like the cover art, and suspect that many others do, too. Criterion's cover art is generally better than most.

Any confirmation that the B&N 50% off Criterion sale begins tomorrow? There's no reference on the B&N web site...but then, maybe there wouldn't be.

Criterion is kill'n me, and I love'm for it. I want every damn one of these.

The specifics of the "color breathing" were never really discussed, though. The specifics haven't been covered, even in RAH's write-up. But in all fairness, this probably isn't the right thread for discussing it, anyway.

I'm betting that Criterion won't get the BD rights for Brazil, which is a shame. It would be pure heaven to get a BD equivalent of their magnificent Brazil DVD boxed set. So far as 'Element of Crime', I wonder how much improvement there would be in the dark, murky imagery, but I'd still like to...

I've heard it called "color breathing", or some similar term, having to do with the 3-strip Technicolor restoration process. Evidently the flaw is impractical to stabilize, or that's my impression. I'm no techie, either.

Pardon, if I come across as a smart-ass...but I can't believe you're serious. This is one outstanding Blu-ray.

Evidently the sale has been pretty successful. The B&N web site is showing 'The Red Shoes' as out of stock, with no encouragement to order anyway, at the sale price. Instead, I was directed to search local stores in my area. After doing so, 10 of the 15 stores are likewise out of stock. I drove...

I never understood Criterion releasing Armageddon, it seemed to defy everything they're about.

Wow, where's my credit card? I'll have a big chunk of them.

I'll take one of each, please.

Looks like site maintenance, or some such.

The Becker response is great stuff. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks, Brandon. You are a fount of useful info.

Before I bother with emailing Criterion, does anybody know with which title the new case design started? I'd like to avoid purchasing as many replacement cases as possible.

That's not far off the mark. Criterion, especially, should release titles with durable outer packaging, if not inner packaging. An outer sleeve made of heavy stock, with a finish that doesn't attract dirt and grime, should be a minimum requirement. And white should be avoided altogether. I'm...

'Howards End' is certainly Criterion-worthy. Kind of like sponge-worthy, but different.

Amazon is very much a populist arena. Could be that 'Howards End' was the title most recognized by a boat load of Amazon shoppers.

Criterion has announced a July 28 release date for Roman Polanski's 1965 film 'Repulsion'. I'm looking forward to this one. Here's a link to the Criterion listing: Repulsion (1965) - The Criterion Collection

My hopes remain high, but I've noticed over the months, that Atanasov never met a BD he didn't like...a lot.