Totally agree. I've picked up some films of his on the secondary market but each time I do that I think ... why aren't Melville's films given more attention? Eclipse would seem to be the perfect group for that.
To me a smart move on Criterion's part. They flat out get out more films which I'm sure will be well received particularly at the price point they are discussing. It also helpful from a perception standpoint. Eclipse (alone with the HVE titles) should reduce the complaining about...