Criterion and StudioCanal

[lady wakasa]

I agree with you, although ~20 years later I'm still a little surprised that that kid in Tower Records had never heard of the Rolling Stones' Hot Rocks (when it was recently released).

[swo17]

Who are the Rolling Stones?

[HistoryProf]

Jesus Christ. There was a new copy of That Obscure Object of Desire on Ebay that ended today. It went for $59.23!!

[swo17]

That title's taken on a whole new meaning, hasn't it?

[domino harvey]

You really have to go out of your the Milky Way to get it

[lady wakasa]

Who are the Rolling Stones?

I got a "Who are the Rolling Stones?" and a "Who is Ringo Starr?" on the same day. I'm now expecting the bank to make an error in my favor...

A propos Obscure-ities: I went by Borders during the 40% off weekend. Had to order it in the store (they didn't have it on the shelves, but it meant no shipping), but I picked up That Obscure Object of Desire from the post office today. I should pop it in the DVD player to check it, but I'm feeling grateful that it worked out.

[fiddlesticks]

I got a "Who are the Rolling Stones?" and a "Who is Ringo Starr?" on the same day. I'm now expecting the bank to make an error in my favor...

[lady wakasa]

I got a "Who are the Rolling Stones?" and a "Who is Ringo Starr?" on the same day. I'm now expecting the bank to make an error in my favor...

Strangely enough,... there is a $100 deposit from 7/9 for a "spring promo reward" showing in my bank account. And I have no idea what that is (and I am *not* making this up).

Signs and wonders, I say. Signs and wonders.

[GregT]

To those wondering about jr.com:

I ordered Obscure Object from them on June 1 and received it today. Very fast shipping given I live in Canada.

I was just about to buy it off of some guy on Ebay for forty dollars, but decided to check froogle.com before doing so. That's how I discovered J&R. If I had have gone with the Ebayer, I'd still be waiting and would be out a few dollars. It looked kind of fishy too. [-(

[dad1153]

Well, placed an order for "A Woman Is A Woman" and "Diary of a Country Priest" from Barnes & Noble (even though the latter doesn't get 50% discount). It's the only OOP Studio Canal titles I'm really interested in (B&N also has "Milky Way," "Port of Shadows," "Small Back Room," "Billy Liar," "Diary of a Chambermaid" and a couple of other OOP Studio Canals) but, after Deep Discount not coming through for me with "AWIAW," I don't really have my hopes up I'll receive either 'Woman' or 'Country Priest.'

[HistoryProf]

To those wondering about jr.com:

I ordered Obscure Object from them on June 1 and received it today. Very fast shipping given I live in Canada.

I was just about to buy it off of some guy on Ebay for forty dollars, but decided to check froogle.com before doing so. That's how I discovered J&R. If I had have gone with the Ebayer, I'd still be waiting and would be out a few dollars. It looked kind of fishy too

I am just never going to own this movie....

We are sorry to inform you that the following item(s) you ordered,

Order Number: 105350767
Model Product Description
1021141_10 That Obscure Object of Desire

have been cancelled. We would like to offer you the opportunity to receive a substitute or alternative item by calling our Toll Free Sales department at (800) 806-1115 and speaking with one of our sales representatives referencing your cancelled order number. As an accommodation for your understanding and loyalty to J&R, we will ship you your new selection for FREE.

[dwk]

HistoryProf, try Olive Films

[mfunk9786]

That's where I ordered Diary of a Chambermaid from... fingers crossed...

[Noiradelic]

Well, placed an order for "A Woman Is A Woman" and "Diary of a Country Priest" from Barnes & Noble (even though the latter doesn't get 50% discount). It's the only OOP Studio Canal titles I'm really interested in (B&N also has "Milky Way," "Port of Shadows," "Small Back Room," "Billy Liar," "Diary of a Chambermaid" and a couple of other OOP Studio Canals) but, after Deep Discount not coming through for me with "AWIAW," I don't really have my hopes up I'll receive either 'Woman' or 'Country Priest.'

In regards to the OOP titles, if the B&N site says "special order: 3-5 weeks" then you're probably out of luck. Since Country Priest was not discounted for the sale and says "usually ships within 2-3 days," I think you have a decent chance. If not, Amazon still has copies.

Did anybody manage to get a confirmation for an B&N order for Diary of a Chambermaid since the sale started?

[scotty2]

If you are in the US, you've just got to bite the bullet and order direct from Criterion when they announce these things. A little painful on the credit card, but the e-tailers just can't be counted upon in such emergencies.

[mfunk9786]

So is this Olive Films some kind of crapshoot? They seem to devote themselves to having OOP titles in stock, but the obvious question is: how?

[Minkin]

So is this Olive Films some kind of crapshoot? They seem to devote themselves to having OOP titles in stock, but the obvious question is: how?

Perhaps the reason is that they aren't the first name that comes to mind in online retail/ they want the attraction to their Opus line?

In either case, I ordered Straw Dogs. It took a few days before a shipping notice arrived- but the package arrived today (first class)- though in a Barnes and Noble inspired cardboard carton thing. It all checks out (no damage, not a bootleg) and I would say Olive has my business.

[dekalog]

So is this Olive Films some kind of crapshoot? They seem to devote themselves to having OOP titles in stock, but the obvious question is: how?

Perhaps the reason is that they aren't the first name that comes to mind in online retail/ they want the attraction to their Opus line?

In either case, I ordered Straw Dogs. It took a few days before a shipping notice arrived- but the package arrived today (first class)- though in a Barnes and Noble inspired cardboard carton thing. It all checks out (no damage, not a bootleg) and I would say Olive has my business.

so minkin, the straw dogs dvd order from olive is brand new or used ?

[Minkin]

so minkin, the straw dogs dvd order from olive is brand new or used ?

New. Shrinkwrapped with the "limited time only" sticker on it. Only $34 shipped as well (though to be fair, Straw Dogs never really went up in price after it went OOP- as you can notice by the $45 new on Amazon marketplace). Great deal nonetheless.

[LongTime FirstTime]

I just placed my order for That Obscure Object of Desire with Olive, I'll let you know if it arrives. Thanks for sharing dwk!

I did the same. Good luck.

[dad1153]

Well I'll be damned. Barnes & Noble canceled my "Woman Is A Woman" order but "Diary of a Country Priest" is coming. :-k

[dwk]

Well I'll be damned. Barnes & Noble canceled my "Woman Is A Woman" order but "Diary of a Country Priest" is coming. :-k

J&R says they have A Woman is a Woman is stock

[HistoryProf]

HistoryProf, try Olive Films

Thanks for the tip! this will be my FIFTH on-line order attempt for this...hopefully that's the charm.

[neal]

Well I'll be damned. Barnes & Noble canceled my "Woman Is A Woman" order but "Diary of a Country Priest" is coming. :-k

J&R says they have A Woman is a Woman is stock

For what it's worth, I saw it there yesterday. Full price, but there.

You're in NYC, right, dad1153? I'm PMing you...

[HistoryProf]

Order I placed over a week ago at Olive Films still says "pending" but I realized they charged my card the day I placed the order for the full amount. That's messed up. I asked them to cancel it since a very kind member here found one for me at the B&N sale, but I got an email back saying they are "awaiting stock" and then changed the status to "processing" or some shit. That's some shady business right there. I have emailed them back asking to issue a refund and cancel the order, because if they don't have any, they ain't getting them and informed them that I would not be buying from them in the future and to examine their policy about charging instantly for OOS items, especially out of print ones.


Now all I have to do is find a copy of Big Deal on Madonna Street during this sale, and i'll have checked off all the SC titles I want.