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Movie Buffs, Take Note — It's the Last Week to Save Up to 50% on the Criterion Collection
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Between price hikes and the constant flow of movies and TV shows on and off various streaming services, it's no surprise that, while the overall trendline points down, there's a devout community of collectors committed to movies on physical media. Nowhere is that more evident than the fanbase around the Criterion Collection, which restores and reissues acclaimed classics and arthouse films.
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And while their titles tend to command a premium, Barnes & Noble is currently running a deal that offers 50% off dozens of Criterion titles, including recent releases and sought-after classics.
The month-long sale kicked off last month and runs through July 27, meaning it's the last week for cinephiles to save. Barnes & Noble typically runs deals on Criterion Collection Blu-rays and DVDs twice a year, with the next sale slated for the holiday season.
Even beyond the community of collectors, the Criterion Collection has continued to generate buzz among movie buffs. Take its Closet Picks series, which features actors pulling films from the shelves and discussing their favorites.
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Criterion took the closet (which is actually in a van) on the road for fans to have their own Criterion Closet experience, causing massive crowds to line up. And while not everyone got a chance to peek inside the closet, Barnes & Noble's sale is a very worthwhile consolation prize.
These are our closet picks, or you can browse the entire sale here. Prices shown are for Blu-ray discs, though many of these films are available in 4K or DVD as well.
Parasite
$19.99 $39.99 50% off
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No Country for Old Men
$19.99 $39.99 50% off
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Ikiru
$19.99 $39.99 50% off
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The Before Trilogy
$49.99 $99.99 50% off
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Anora
$19.99 $39.99 50% off
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Barry Lyndon
$19.99 $39.99 50% off
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Chungking Express
$19.99 $39.99 50% off
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Brazil
$24.99 $49.99 50% off
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Blue Velvet
$19.99 $39.99 50% off
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La Haine
$19.99 $39.99 50% off
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Paris, Texas
$19.99 $39.99 50% off
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Sorcerer
$19.99 $39.99 50% off
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Carnal Knowledge
$19.99 $39.99 50% off
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Mulholland Dr.
$19.99 $39.99 50% off
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The Wes Anderson Collection
$349.99 $499.99 30% off
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Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films
$112.49 $224.99 50% off
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