Hunting for More CRITERION SALE Blu-rays in Store | New 4Ks for Blue Velvet & Peeping Tom

What's up, Collectors! We're still enjoying the 50% off Criterion Sale. We visited another store this morning with John. Let's see what we can find!
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[@renzfrance25]

We have no problem if this is a 1 hour video ❤ we will all watch it without a skip honestly

[@elivincent3795]

john’s the best guest. legend

[@WhatsInAN8me]

Two in one week! You're spoiling us! Plus we still got Conner's visit to look forward to, just keep the fireworks out of his hands lol.

[@FilmsByColor]

Haha! Luckily he’s not coming for two weeks, long after he can get his hands on any flaming death sticks.

[@garyking1833]

WALKABOUT is Roeg's best one. So beautiful and strange. The ending still haunts me to this day. Highly recommend!

[@davidosborn6714]

KING OF JAZZ, baby! Nice to hear one of the most underappreciated Criterion releases get a little love. Btw, Scorsese used that same green/red color palette as an homage to early 2-strip Technicolor in THE AVIATOR's scenes taking place in the early '30s...

[@FilmsByColor]

Yeah King Of Jazz is awesome! Are there any other Criterions that you think are underrated?

[@davidosborn6714]

@@FilmsByColor Hmmm...Well, even keeping within the jazz context I can think of a couple of personal favorites I don't see mentioned a lot in other forums: Bertrand Tavernier's 'ROUND MIDNIGHT (featuring a towering performance by Dexter Gordon) and Louis Malle's ELEVATOR TO THE GALLOWS--not a jazz film thematically but with a great score by Miles Davis...

[@pete49327]

Until the End of the World.....oh yes! One of my first Criterion purchases, a true masterpiece. I"ve watched it 3 times, and treat it sorta like a miniseries, watching it in about one hour chunks over several days, savoring every minute. First half a slow burn but sets stage for mostly Australian outback second half. Like you say, it's as much an adventure road movie as it it sci fi, unique blend.

[@FilmsByColor]

Awesome! Glad to hear it works well as a miseries. Hard to find that kind of time in one sitting these days.

[@StephenAtt797]

2 B&N's visited have already made a dent: 4K - McCabe & Mrs Miller, Hard Day's Night, To Die For, BluRay- Royal Tennenbaums, Charade, Klute (RIP DS); one more store w/ movies in the area... maybe will think about it as the sale ends.

[@chancepryor]

Can’t wait until you watch Don’t Look Now! Would love to know your thoughts. That movie is insanely unforgettable!

[@DOUGLIFEog]

I fw the love for Blue Velvet 🙏🏼

[@davidalbee5039]

Love having John back! I want to hang out with you both irl.

[@ConnerNielsen6]

The Blue Velvet tease hurts! Excited to see what else John gets this sale

[@FilmsByColor]

@@ConnerNielsen6 There was another Blue Velvet tease that I had to cut out. John almost grabbed it on the way out 😆

[@JefferyEPetrone]

Did my first order (online) of the month today and stocked up on 3 Wim Wenders items. Looking forward to the Road Trilogy. Also got "Until The End Of The World" and "Perfect Days", the latter being the 4k. Superb movie conversation & browsing as always.

[@fv5681]

Great video guys. Until the end of the World is really good. You can totally split it because the two parts are very different from each other. It’s such a unique film and yes the soundtrack is fantastic! Enjoy!

[@cganimefan1267]

Your shopping videos are fun.

[@sefarba]

“Noir Rumba”… I don’t think so but mkay lol

[@kevinkoch6900]

Nice assortment of films. My B&N doesn't have much variety. Have picked up 9 on line so far. Criterion Heaven all month.

[@AldenTuttle02]

I love Sydney Poitier!!!! I have an ice cream named after him in my store.

[@FilmsByColor]

What flavor is it??

[@AldenTuttle02]

@@FilmsByColor It’s cinnamon roll. A little girl who comes to the store likes it, so I also named it after her.

[@ElliotCoen]

Can I come on one of these Criterion hunting trips with you guys?

[@FilmsByColor]

@@ElliotCoen Sure thing. Just hop on a plane!

[@anillegibletombstone]

I was trying to telepathically get one of you to buy Secret Sunshine this entire video. It was in the background many many times. Didn't work. It's a great film. Consider it in the future or at least watch it. Nice pickups! I have to go check my shelf now to see if I have Until the End of the World.

[@tiredboi8326]

until the end of the world is one of my all time favorites. such a great pick up. it’s so long that you have to switch the disc out halfway through like an old double vhs haha.

[@nobordersfilm]

Tell your friend NOT to buy the current Paris, Texas Blu-ray. Janus is releasing the new 4K restoration that Wenders just completed and the premiered at Cannes. Criterion has been posting a lot about the film on Instagram so I think there will be an announcement soon about the new 4K.

[@Dmfriend26]

Happy to see a new hunt with y'all! I really want to pick up Peeping Tom!

[@JefferyEPetrone]

Fantastic pick-ups, but can definitely understand that the selection in store(s) can seem rather constrainted.

[@patrickcraig8022]

Great selections. Until the End of the World is the ultimate road movie, and goes some places you probably wouldn’t expect. I watched it on my 30th birthday a couple years ago. Buck and the Preacher is excellent, one of my favorite discoveries via Criterion in recent years. Amazing, funky score. And it covers an aspect of history that I’ve never seen covered in film, and rarely even in history texts. Also I need to second the A Dry White Season recommendation. That definitely is the best film I’ve discovered via criterion over the last 3 or so years

[@FilmsByColor]

Thanks as always for the recs, Patrick. What are you picking up this month?

[@patrickcraig8022]

@@FilmsByColor I got I Am Cuba 4k, Bound 4k, Victims of Sin, The Runner, Devil in a Blue Dress 4k, Deep Cover, and 3 Revolutionary Films by Ousmane Sembène. I want to get Perfect Days 4k, but I don’t think my wallet can take it lol I also am getting the new Miyazaki movie, the SpongeBob movie, and Taxi Driver on 4k this month

[@lucazacforever]

DJ, if you haven't seen it from 1930 I hugely, I mean HUGELY, recommend to you and Grace "The Blue Angel" which is not only, I think, the best film from that year but I would say one of the most beautiful and important from the 1930s, from German cinema in general, and I would say, simply one of the greatest works cinema produced, period. Yes, it's not in the Criterion Collection (other works from von Sternberg are and they are essential and great as well), but just check it out elsewhere, it's too good.

[@paulogilbran]

Sonho de loja!!😍

[@michaeldubois6405]

Just picked up Peeping Tom and To Die For on 4k and Safe with Julianne Moore; such a good movie!!! Also pre-ordered Risky Business for when it comes out later this month so I don't miss out on it!

[@davidalbee5039]

I’ve been so outta touch with the channel, finally catching up!

[@brunomachado7279]

I envy you , no sale hauls for me. You make a great team!

[@FilmsByColor]

@@brunomachado7279 No Barnes & Noble stores near you?

[@brunomachado7279]

@@FilmsByColor There's no Barnes and Nobles here in Brazil, as far as I know. And physical media here is dead and buried since 2012, I think. People only care about streaming, so sad!

[@benrus44]

on a previous video, someone asked about the protective boxes you use for your discs. Can you post the link please? Thanks!

[@BennyFordPerfectlySafe]

A John episode with no Hedwig. This sale is doomed.

[@AndrewLaSane]

How do you write a book about someone without seeing the first movie they directed??

[@johnmalahy]

Haha, fair question! I was editing a book of his speeches, so it didn't really touch on his acting or directing career. The material is mostly from the last twenty or thirty years and focuses on his personal life and beliefs, his childhood, his friends and influences. So while I did go back and watch/rewatch a lot of his films out of interest (particularly his early work) they had less bearing on the finished book than with a normal bio.

[@AndrewLaSane]

@@johnmalahy ah ok, thanks for responding/clarifying! I incorrectly assumed it was about his filmography

[@davidsudak5114]

Many B&N keep the 4K’s behind their counters due to increased shrinkage (theft). This is likely why you’re seeing mostly Blu-ray on the shelves.

[@ChrisAlders-eh7cq]

I enjoyed the video but it is worth remembering that 70% of all physical media sales are for DVD's so it's kind of amusing when I hear people debate the merits of 4K and blueray. It's like they are existing in a completely different reality from the rest of us.

[@KevRon29]

Querelle , was gonna subscribe until I had both the homophobic comments. Ughhh sad …

[@FilmsByColor]

@@KevRon29 Uhhh I think you misunderstood. John (my friend in this video with me) is gay himself. He’s certainly not homophonic, and neither am I.

[@KevRon29]

@@FilmsByColor Forgive me than please , I am glad you explained!

[@FilmsByColor]

@@KevRon29 No worries! Watching that part back, I can totally see how it could come across that way. I probably should’ve cut that part, since he didn’t go into detail. Welcome to the channel though. Really glad you found us!

[@KevRon29]

@@FilmsByColor Me too !