Thank you so much for sharing your experiences! I absolutely love the criterion collection and what they stand for, So it was super awesome getting to know what it was like going in THE closet! Also, it’s honestly so heart warming to know how much the crew really cared about each and everyone going inside. It’s nice to know that they’re truly cinephiles as well- not that I expected any less from them. And yeh, I absolutely appreciate you for making this video! I will probably never have the chance to experience it myself (after seeing how anxiety inducing it is, I probably wouldn’t want to LOL) but it was incredible seeing you do it! Thank you so much too for giving me some incredible recommendations! I’ll definitely add them to my list! P.S. stunning dress btw
I have been collecting media, like Criterion, since the days of Laserdisc. The only thing that would get me more excited for Criterion Collection Blu-ray's and 4k Blu-ray's is if they improved their video compression quality. That is their one, continuing, Achilles' Heel. Glad you had a great time in the Criterion closet! 😁
Yes, I actually have their version of Seven on laserdisc, which is the exact same special edition that was released on DVD, but for some reason Criterion didn't hold on to the license for the dvd. Also, there were many other movies they released on laser disc that they lost in the dvd market.
I've been collecting Criterion's since 2001 and must have over maybe 600-700 Criterion's. I've lost count. It'd be nice to go in that van, but I don't know if I could wait in line that long but thank you anyways for sharing your experience. It must have been a real treat to be in there and meet the people who work for the Criterion Collection.
I suppose you could say this is "A Criterion Closet", not The Criterion Closet? I can understand the sort time frame allowed if they're allowing everyone access, but, three minutes, is, I feel, too short.
@@gimmepuffsleeves Yeah, space is an issue. I have other boutique labels as well like Arrow's, Vinegar Syndrome's, Severin's, Kino Lorber's, Shout and Scream Factory's. Are you familiar with those companies?
thank you so much for sharing your experience!!! i LOVEEEEE design for living, one of my all time favorite criterion films and i'm obsessed with the costumes in donkey skin
lmfao that cliq chair to the save! The tips are really useful, thank you for the whole breakdown! If I ever go, I'm gonna re-watch this and take notes. Just glad you had the opportunity to enjoy the experience!
What an amazing video! Lovely dress and great movie picks. That seems quite difficult for a shy person like me, but you did great. It's so sad you can only go 3 minutes. What a dream! And wearing a chinese outfit. Amazing!!!
Yay! Share your Criterion TOP 5's!!! Mine: Tokyo Story / I Am Cuba / Hiroshima, Mon Amour / Pather Panchali / Parasite My Top 5 Criterion Hopes: The White Ribbon / There Will Be Blood / Network / Burning / Sideways
I get why people would recommend picking their choices first then talking about them after but a fundamental part of those videos is people fumbling around trying to find what they want!
I went on the very first day, it was rainy and cold but we all perservered! The Criterion folks were incredibly kind, constantly came to check on us, passing us free ponchos and snacks.
They should probably do this in Barnes & Noble stores so we don't have to wait for the truck to come to every city. B&N stores are all over the country and they already have movie shelves with many Criterion titles. It would add foot traffic to the bookstores and help sell Criterion discs. Not to mention, there wouldn't be long lines.
I tried twice, two different Saturdays. But the lines were crazy. I opted for my Criterion Closet experience at Book Off and B&N on 5th Ave. Right across the street from the truck used to be a Tower Records store that had a great Criterion section (DVDs only back then). It closed down over 15 years ago. I bought Le Samourai on DVD from there. That was my first real experience hunting for Criterion movies. I was hoping to get the Le Samourai 4K at the truck as a full circle moment but when I heard that people were waiting in line for like 6 or 7 hours, I just couldn’t do it.
thanks for this video! I just subscribed as this video popped up on my home feed! Maybe this went over my head but you do have to pay for the videos you select? They aren't free?
Loved this video Thank You for the tips I hope they come to San Diego or LA. Can you only talk about 3 films? And you can only buy 3 can these be box sets?
Did you also go to the CC mobile closet in Brooklyn, Oct 26-27? I can't find any report on that one. I wonder if the lines were shorter, and whether the experience was any different. I also wonder how long they can keep on doing this, as this seems like an expensive endeavor. They hire all these people, pay rent, salaries, AND give away free discs. Criterion is NOT a big and rich company. You can tell by how few discs they make. Kino Lorber probably makes more discs in a week than Criterion does in a month.
I didn't go when it was in Brooklyn but I saw way less posts online. Some who got into line at 7:40am stepped into the truck around 10:40am. This is definitely a marketing thing, so they're aiming for exposure. A lot of ppl stopped and asked what the truck was for when I was on line 😆
Do they replenish the shelves if all copies of a title have been picked by others? At 3-5min per person, or 10-12 people per hour, and you waited for 5 hours -- so I'm guessing the line was about 50-60 people long? What if all 60 people picked the Peeping Tom 4K Blu-ray? Some titles were bound to be out of stock, right? I wouldn't want to wait 3 hours to find out the title I wanted was out. (In the last Barnes & Noble sale I went to, Peeping Tom 4K was sold out in all the B&N stores in NYC.)
To my knowledge, they don't 😭 I expect the newer releases have a higher chance of running out. Also I just watched Peeping Tom this year and it is so good/horrifying at the same time!
This is very interesting. What exactly is the appeal of this, waiting hours just to be able to pick movies out of a shelf? Is it because of the social media attention that the videos can get? I’m just confused why there’s an almost cult-like obsession.
Criterion Closet Pick vids are so fun to watch and many ppl dream of being able to go into the closet and be surrounded by physical movies. I wonder if the lost nostalgia of Blockbuster has any influence bc I miss being able to walk into one and pick up a vhs/dvd.
This is what I call: commitment 😉😉
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences! I absolutely love the criterion collection and what they stand for, So it was super awesome getting to know what it was like going in THE closet! Also, it’s honestly so heart warming to know how much the crew really cared about each and everyone going inside. It’s nice to know that they’re truly cinephiles as well- not that I expected any less from them.
And yeh, I absolutely appreciate you for making this video! I will probably never have the chance to experience it myself (after seeing how anxiety inducing it is, I probably wouldn’t want to LOL) but it was incredible seeing you do it! Thank you so much too for giving me some incredible recommendations! I’ll definitely add them to my list!
P.S. stunning dress btw
You're very welcome! Hopefully you'll get to experience it one day, I'm sure they would be okay to let you just shop around quietly too.
6:02 both of these outfits were a slay. So cute!
Please do a video essay about "In the Mood for Love"!!!! Your little explanation about the movie was so good! Now a need a longer version 😍😍😍
That's a great idea 😍
@@gimmepuffsleeves Oh you know I'm gonna say, "Yes please do that!"
I have been collecting media, like Criterion, since the days of Laserdisc. The only thing that would get me more excited for Criterion Collection Blu-ray's and 4k Blu-ray's is if they improved their video compression quality. That is their one, continuing, Achilles' Heel.
Glad you had a great time in the Criterion closet! 😁
Yes, I actually have their version of Seven on laserdisc, which is the exact same special edition that was released on DVD, but for some reason Criterion didn't hold on to the license for the dvd. Also, there were many other movies they released on laser disc that they lost in the dvd market.
I've been collecting Criterion's since 2001 and must have over maybe 600-700 Criterion's. I've lost count. It'd be nice to go in that van, but I don't know if I could wait in line that long but thank you anyways for sharing your experience. It must have been a real treat to be in there and meet the people who work for the Criterion Collection.
I suppose you could say this is "A Criterion Closet", not The Criterion Closet?
I can understand the sort time frame allowed if they're allowing everyone access, but, three minutes, is, I feel, too short.
Omg that's amazing! Do you ever feel like you're running out of space?
@@gimmepuffsleeves Yeah, space is an issue. I have other boutique labels as well like Arrow's, Vinegar Syndrome's, Severin's, Kino Lorber's, Shout and Scream Factory's. Are you familiar with those companies?
thank you so much for sharing your experience!!! i LOVEEEEE design for living, one of my all time favorite criterion films and i'm obsessed with the costumes in donkey skin
Design For Living is so underrated! My fave Donkey Skin dress is the sun dress that she bakes in ☀️✨
lmfao that cliq chair to the save! The tips are really useful, thank you for the whole breakdown! If I ever go, I'm gonna re-watch this and take notes. Just glad you had the opportunity to enjoy the experience!
Easy sub; you and your husband enjoy it together and that's awesome!
What an amazing video! Lovely dress and great movie picks. That seems quite difficult for a shy person like me, but you did great. It's so sad you can only go 3 minutes. What a dream! And wearing a chinese outfit. Amazing!!!
Yay! Share your Criterion TOP 5's!!!
Mine: Tokyo Story / I Am Cuba / Hiroshima, Mon Amour / Pather Panchali / Parasite
My Top 5 Criterion Hopes: The White Ribbon / There Will Be Blood / Network / Burning / Sideways
Right now it's: In the Mood for Love / Godzilla / Some Like It Hot / Design for Living / Leave Her to Heaven
I also need to watch Tokyo Story!
I get why people would recommend picking their choices first then talking about them after but a fundamental part of those videos is people fumbling around trying to find what they want!
Great info and job during your closet time- guess I need to finally watch "Donkey Skin" from the Demy box set.
I went on the very first day, it was rainy and cold but we all perservered! The Criterion folks were incredibly kind, constantly came to check on us, passing us free ponchos and snacks.
🫡 respect for you braving the storm
@ thanks! I’m just glad I didn’t get sick 😆
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Really enjoyed this! In the Mood for Love is one of my faves and I'm glad I finally picked that up last year. Very cool video!
Thanks so much! Think I'm gonna finally buy the WKW box set during today's flash sale 👀
Envious! Stellar film choices too 👏🎬
Very detailed and valuable video for all the Criterion devotees out there!
They should probably do this in Barnes & Noble stores so we don't have to wait for the truck to come to every city. B&N stores are all over the country and they already have movie shelves with many Criterion titles. It would add foot traffic to the bookstores and help sell Criterion discs. Not to mention, there wouldn't be long lines.
Two for one - super smart!
Great video ! Thanks so much for this. I'm going to be going to the one coming up in NYC! Can't wait !
Good luck and have a blast!
@@gimmepuffsleeves thank you!
I tried twice, two different Saturdays. But the lines were crazy. I opted for my Criterion Closet experience at Book Off and B&N on 5th Ave. Right across the street from the truck used to be a Tower Records store that had a great Criterion section (DVDs only back then). It closed down over 15 years ago. I bought Le Samourai on DVD from there. That was my first real experience hunting for Criterion movies. I was hoping to get the Le Samourai 4K at the truck as a full circle moment but when I heard that people were waiting in line for like 6 or 7 hours, I just couldn’t do it.
Damn 😭 I'm so sorry!
You said the heiress and I love that movie and only have seen it once but it was awesome
Time for a rewatch!
thanks for this video! I just subscribed as this video popped up on my home feed! Maybe this went over my head but you do have to pay for the videos you select? They aren't free?
You can just select 3 for fun if you're filming a video. But if you want to take them home, you gotta pay for it!
I hope I'll need this advice one day, if the van ever gets to my neck of the woods
Fingers crossed!
Awesome, thanks!
This was an amazing video!
Ahh thank you!
Loved this video Thank You for the tips I hope they come to San Diego or LA.
Can you only talk about 3 films? And you can only buy 3 can these be box sets?
I hope so too! You can talk about as many (or as little) films as you can manage in the 3 minutes. And for buying, a box set counts as one item.
@@gimmepuffsleeves Thank You
Oh lucky you! ❤👏
Great video! Very entertaining!
Did you also go to the CC mobile closet in Brooklyn, Oct 26-27? I can't find any report on that one. I wonder if the lines were shorter, and whether the experience was any different. I also wonder how long they can keep on doing this, as this seems like an expensive endeavor. They hire all these people, pay rent, salaries, AND give away free discs. Criterion is NOT a big and rich company. You can tell by how few discs they make. Kino Lorber probably makes more discs in a week than Criterion does in a month.
I didn't go when it was in Brooklyn but I saw way less posts online. Some who got into line at 7:40am stepped into the truck around 10:40am. This is definitely a marketing thing, so they're aiming for exposure. A lot of ppl stopped and asked what the truck was for when I was on line 😆
Do they replenish the shelves if all copies of a title have been picked by others? At 3-5min per person, or 10-12 people per hour, and you waited for 5 hours -- so I'm guessing the line was about 50-60 people long? What if all 60 people picked the Peeping Tom 4K Blu-ray? Some titles were bound to be out of stock, right? I wouldn't want to wait 3 hours to find out the title I wanted was out. (In the last Barnes & Noble sale I went to, Peeping Tom 4K was sold out in all the B&N stores in NYC.)
To my knowledge, they don't 😭 I expect the newer releases have a higher chance of running out. Also I just watched Peeping Tom this year and it is so good/horrifying at the same time!
wait the closet is actually a truck? i never knew that
The real one isn't! This truck was created just for this experience.
The real Criterion Closet is in Criterion's headquarter, also in NYC.
If you get a box set of 3 titles, is that considered one item?
Yes it is!
😍😍
So cool
This is very interesting. What exactly is the appeal of this, waiting hours just to be able to pick movies out of a shelf? Is it because of the social media attention that the videos can get? I’m just confused why there’s an almost cult-like obsession.
Criterion Closet Pick vids are so fun to watch and many ppl dream of being able to go into the closet and be surrounded by physical movies. I wonder if the lost nostalgia of Blockbuster has any influence bc I miss being able to walk into one and pick up a vhs/dvd.
@@gimmepuffsleeves Got it! I guess it’s not as big in Europe, which is why I didn’t have it on my radar until now.
@@TheTimTriAll the bigger sellers in the UK sell Criterion.
As soon as I hear the word “Reddit” I turn off
Yeah, well, I don't live in America so I don't care.
Who still owns a dvd player?
If you have a PlayStation or an Xbox you essentially have a dvd player
Me. I have a PS5 and a separate 4K player.