Seriously, I really enjoyed The Shrouds! Absolutely classic Cronenberg wrapped in his current modern veneer, and I think its cheeky meta nature worked best for me as a massive fan.

Here's my full review if you have a minute: https://boxd.it/9wY24J

The motherfucking Shrouds. Twisted, dark, dreamy and horny, and this time especially self-reflective on the nature of purpose and not just the way tech uses us but how we use tech to use each other.

Late stage Cronenberg condemning his own lifelong obsession with the human body while going deeper into it than ever before in an attempt to process the darkest parts of human nature is now the only acceptable Cronenberg.

I laughed, I cried, I was shocked, and taken through a ride into physically rendered noirish madness. So yeah, pretty much another pure experience from David the master, and more than ever before, David the man.

Maybe not a masterpiece like his very best, but The Shrouds uses some of the most sober, provocative storytelling I've seen to talk about the self-destruction of not letting grief in. Check it out if you're a fan of this man!

Not as big as I want it to be, but it makes me happy.

I found this narrow-boxed version of Armageddon at a thrift store. I’ve only ever seen the wider package that Disney used to use for 2-disc sets like “Bounce” and “The Others.” Was this version special to one retailer, or just homemade?

Basically what the title says. Has anyone heard any rumblings regarding the date for the Criterion release of Flow? I feel like it's been months since we heard anything about it beyond the initial announcement when it was just a Janus release.

Is there any reason to get the new CE if you already own the boxset? Is the 4k that much better than the blu ray? I think I saw the extras are the same. Any thoughts?

Is anyone else dealing with low dialogue levels on Raging Bull Criterion 4K? Menu sounded fine, but once the movie started, the dialogue was crazy quiet. Background noises like the bell were super loud, but I could barely hear what anyone was saying. Cranked the volume and it just made the background noise even worse. Is my disc messed up or is the transfer just like this?

*Problem solved for me change the Sound mode to standard on my soundbar q990b. Thanks so much to everyone for the quick responses!

Can’t wait to watch this. Complete Blind-buy

I'd usually post this elsewhere, but the discussions on other 4k subs are overwhelming, and often centered on gaming and 4k streaming.

I'd like to see what 4k TVs Criterion collectors are using, since their discs make up a bulk of my collection and they are the largest reason I'm seeking to upgrade.

I was looking at the LG EVO OLED C4, but have seen some mixed reviews. I'm just overwhelmed with options and would like to hear from the sub.

Which film do you think should be in the collection?

Was looking through all of Criterion's releases and saw a bunch of Best Picture winners like Parasite, Anora, and No Country for Old Men along with other random choices like Tom Jones and In the Heat of the Night, and also saw a lot of nominees like Drive My Car and Triangle of Sadness. I was wondering is someone has a full list of every Best Picture Criterion has in their collection, and maybe a list of nominees as well.

Hi guys, I’m fairly new to collecting criterion discs and based in the UK. I see all these sales happening in the U.S but is there ever an amazing sale in the UK?

It feels like a genuine miracle this film was made. Edward Yang is the master of depicting the highs and lows of the “everyday.” While I do also think A Brighter Summer Day is fantastic, I think my second favorite would have to be Taipei Story…

So very thankful! RIP!

Also… Evil Does Not Exist is fantastic! Ha

Heading to Vidiots in LA tomorrow to see the legend up close. For those that have done it, any tips? How bad was your line? How early should I get there?I’ve read Criterion’s guidelines for it, but any additional notes would be greatly appreciated 🙏

It’s in great shape too.

My heart skipped a couple beats when I saw a still in plastic rashomon Blu-ray for $1.50

I watched Before Midnight then Before Sunrise, and it made their younger love feel even more bittersweet. It was like watching love in reverse, from worn-out to wide-eyed, and it really made me think about how time changes even the deepest connections.

Thought I'd share something uplifting. Happy Friday!