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- What Makes A Film "Criterion"?
- Some Guidance For Choosing The Best Criterion Collection Sets
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Films in The Criterion Collection are given the “Criterion treatment” which includes restoration, supplemental material, and even packaging all intended to deepen a viewer’s understanding and appreciation of the film. Along with individual films with the Criterion treatment, The Criterion Collection also offers box sets. The Criterion Collection bo...
Considering the uniqueness of the selections for the Blu-ray Criterion Collection sets, it can be somewhat difficult in choosing which one to opt for. To help in your foray into the world of enhanced, packaged cinema, we’ve put together a listing of the best Blu-ray Criterion Collection sets. Whatever your movie preference or interest, there is mos...
Q: How much is the average Criterion collection?
This one truly depends. While some collections are on the relatively inexpensive, such as Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection with its 15 films, others will be found to be far more expensive with fewer films.
Q: Are non-Criterion collections just as good?
Sometimes, you may find the quality of the video and audio to be indistinguishable between Blu-Ray Criterion collections and non-Criterion-branded collections. However, there is often bonus content included in Criterion collections that is exclusive to it.
Q: What is the difference between Criterion collections and regular Blu-Ray collections?
Criterion collections appear nearly identical to regular Blu-Ray collections from the outset, merely including all entries of a particular franchise or director’s work. However, Criterion’s claim to fame is the care it applies to its technical enhancements of movies to fit the Blu-Ray, 4K, etc. formats.
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Criterion most notably pioneered the use of commentary tracks. Criterion has produced and distributed more than 1,000 special editions of its films in VHS, Betamax, LaserDisc, DVD, Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray formats and box sets.
director-approved blu-ray special edition features New 4K digital restoration of the unrated international version, supervised and approved by cinematographer Bill Pope, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
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