Four Criterions going OOP on December 31st (1 Viewer)

[oscar_merkx]

just purchased my Criterion copy of Straw Dogs

 

[Justin W]

As a new DVD enthusiast this question is probably rather uninformed, but why do Criterions go out of print?

 

[Dan Rudolph]

Because Criterion loses the DVD rights to the movies.

 

[Justin W]

That kind of sucks, but at least I have you guys to let me know when this is going to happen.

 

[oscar_merkx]

My copy has shipped so very good news that I am going to own an OOP Criterion DVD at last

 

[Seth--L]

Re: Spellbound



The problem with Spellbound is not Hitchcock but David Selznick. Like Rebecca Selznick tried to direct Spellbound from the producer's chair (he also took over the editing of the film). He was the one obsessed with psychotherapy having recently undergone it and even brought in his own shrink as a technical advisor.

 

[Justin W]

I just bought em all. If I don't like Spellbound or Straw Dogs I should be able to sell them on EBay for more than I bought em for.

 

[MatthewLouwrens]

YAY! My copy of the Hitchcock box has just shipped.
So I won't miss out.

 

[Nick Senger]

Just found Notorious at my local Barnes and Noble and picked it up blind. I'm looking forward to watching it.

 

[MatthewLouwrens]

Just found Notorious at my local Barnes and Noble and picked it up blind. I'm looking forward to watching it.

I think you'll like it. It is definitely top-tier Hitchcock.

 

[Jeff Whitford]

I cant get the original link to work. Can someone post a copy of whats on the list.

 

[MatthewLouwrens]

Four Criterions going OOP on December 31st
Criterion has announced on its website that four of their DVDs are to go out of print on December 31st 2003. The discs are Notorious, Rebecca, Spellbound and Straw Dogs.

All four discs contain the finest transfers available and copious supplements exclusive to each release. In this contributor's opinion, Stephen Prince's commentary on Straw Dogs is one of the most brilliant and insightful ever recorded.

The three Hitchcock titles are also available in a 5-disc giftpack Wrong Men and Notorious Women: Five Hitchcock Thrillers 1935-1946, which also contains The 39 Steps and The Lady Vanishes (neither of which are being discontinued in the near future), all for a considerable 37.5% discount.

Don't delay, and please buy these items from one of DVD Times' online affiliates:

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Posted by Jon Robertson on 28-10-2003 16:40

 

[Peter M Fitzgerald]

I ordered all three Hitchcocks from Deep Discount DVD about a week and a half ago; I figured it to be a long shot, as most of the big online retailers were out of them, and DDD turned out to be no exception. However, I was happily surprised when DDD sent an e-mail last Tuesday, notifying me that REBECCA and NOTORIOUS had just shipped (they arrived in the mail today), and apparently SPELLBOUND was shipped out to me on Saturday. Cool.

So there may be a ray of hope for those who haven't ordered from whichever online business (not just DDD) due to the titles' out-of-stock status. I wouldn't dally, though.

 

[Rob Tomlin]

I don't know if they still have them in stock, but DVDEmpire.com had Rebecca for $23.97 and was still only $25.77 after shipping. This is about 3 bucks less than Deep Discount DVD.

 

[WilliamG]

Rob-
That's fantastic, because I just called the local Barnes and Noble's and was quoted $32.97!!!

 

[Dome Vongvises]

I'm cuttin' it close, but I have to pay for the apartment and phone bills first.

 

[oscar_merkx]

my copy of Straw Dogs has arrived

 

[Rob Tomlin]

I'm cuttin' it close, but I have to pay for the apartment and phone bills first.

:rolleyes

You need to get your priorities straight Dome! We are talking HITCHCOCK here!

:rolleyes






:wink:

 

[StevenA]

I'm cuttin' it close, but I have to pay for the apartment and phone bills first.

Yeah, I'm in the same boat!

I rationed myself to one per month, so now I have Rebecca and Notorious, but I have to wait till December 15 before I can afford Spellbound. :frowning:

 

[Estevan Lapena]

get them while you can. BTW if your shopping at Deep Discount
use the coupon code: "DVDTALK", to recieve ADDITIONAL 20% off.
BEST DEAL, EVER.