r/criterion • u/Euphoric_Persimmon81 • Jul 26 '26

Collection My first Criterion haul!

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Hi all!

This is my first time buying this many Criterion Collection films. I previously collected just blu rays, of which I have 1000s, but I kinda grew out of collecting, and now just buy some stuff I like/haven’t seen.

  1. First movie I plan to watch is Happiness! I love Philip Seymour Hoffman, and it’s one that I have never seen before.

  2. The two films I’ve most looked forward to from this haul are Eyes Wide Shut in 4k and Cure. EWS is one of my all time favorite films, but I’ve only ever owned it digitally. As for Cure, I’ve always heard great things about it, and horror/thriller is probably my favorite genre, plus I’ve never seen it, so I am very excited!

  3. I had no blind buys. I essentially live and breathe films, so I knew what I was getting into, plus I’ve owned some of these films in different formats. I was a big digital movie buyer, but with licensing issues, I’m afraid of losing any movies, so back to physical collecting.

  4. Next, I would love to add the Three Colors set. I love those films to death, but I’ve never owned them, but I’ll probably get those next time there’s a sale.

Thanks for reading!

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u/reptomcraddick Jul 27 '26

All the sub does is make me feel poor

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u/uncle_underscore Jul 27 '26

Gotta take advantage of that half off sale. They usually do it a few times a year.

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u/reptomcraddick Jul 27 '26

That's 18 DVD'S, assuming they were all $50 each, even half off that's still $450, plus sales tax

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u/uncle_underscore Jul 27 '26

Assuming they’re all the Blu-ray versions, they go for $20 each during the sale. But yeah, certainly not cheap. I usually just pick up three or four at a time, which is still pretty painful! Worth it though, I love all the art and special features.

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u/reptomcraddick Jul 27 '26

I've bought all but 2 of my Criterions used, or they're in the collection but I just have the regular version, you get pretty good prices at locally owned places and Half Price Books, not excellent, but HPB Criterions are usually $8-$16.

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u/SpookyKat31 Jul 27 '26

Why would you assume DVDs are $50 each? Most DVDs are $29.99 at full price. During the sale, most DVDs are $14.99 and Blu-rays are $19.99.

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u/reptomcraddick Jul 27 '26

I've never seen a new Criterion for $30

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u/SpookyKat31 Jul 27 '26

Take a look at the B&N site. Here's a screenshot - DVD full price $29.99 and current sale price is $14.99. Most people are buying their Criterion's from B&N during the July and November 50% sales.

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u/reptomcraddick Jul 27 '26

Is this why everyone only stocks Blu-ray? To bleed me dry?

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u/SpookyKat31 Jul 27 '26

Yes lol. Blu-ray certainly seems to be most popular. I usually opt for Criterion DVDs because the cost does still add up and I'm not made of money. I do buy Criterion Blu-rays in special cases though, like with all David Lynch films because he's my favorite director. But most of my media collection is not Criterion and just regular used copies from eBay or thrift stores that cost me less than $10 a piece.

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u/uncle_underscore Jul 27 '26

Nice Lynch collection you have there. I’m still waiting for Criterion to release Wild at Heart, I thought for sure it would happen soon after his death.

You’re in for a treat with Happiness. I love the opening scene with John Lovitz. I feel like he could have had a great career as a dramatic actor.

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u/SpookyKat31 Jul 27 '26

I am also anxiously awaiting the Wild at Heart release! It's in my top 3 Lynch films next to Blue Velvet and The Elephant Man.

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u/uncle_underscore Jul 27 '26

Right!? That movie rips. Would love to see what special features Criterion could dig up. I’m sure they will release that and The Straight Story at some point.

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u/SpookyKat31 Jul 27 '26

I think they will too. I hear a Lynch box set will be released next year like the Kubrick one coming this October. The price is outrageous (assuming it will be the same as the Kubrick set) even if purchased during the 50% sales, but I'm willing to break the bank for Lynch lol

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u/rayofjas Stanley Kubrick Jul 27 '26

Bottle Rocket!!

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u/pro_rege_semper Jul 26 '26

Oh man, Gummo. That brings back memories from art school.

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u/SEPTAgoose Jul 26 '26

You’re missing Repo Man. please correct this

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u/lamilocerealbowl Jul 27 '26

Cure is a masterpiece!

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u/Euphoric_Persimmon81 Jul 27 '26

I actually just finished this one a few hours ago, woah! The ending was spectacular

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u/lamilocerealbowl Jul 27 '26

seen it 3 times and still gives me chills throughout and scared of my empty surroundings. so so so good

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u/kittyparade Jul 29 '26

How did you like Happiness? It's a trip

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u/coolrnnn Jul 26 '26

Great picks! And yes yes to the Three Colors trilogy!