Streaming services might be convenient, but in an age where there's no guarantee that films will always be accessible on them, purchasing a few Criterion Collection Blu-rays adds some cinematic security to your home. Right now, you can save big on these films, as Amazon and Barnes & Noble are offering 50% discounts on these cinematic treasures. It's worth noting that Amazon is still adding to its deals, while Barnes & Noble will offer everything in its online inventory of Criterion Collection films at 50% off.
Amazon isn't likely to match all of Barnes & Noble's deals, but this promotion--which typically runs at least once each year--is the best time to pick up Criterion Collection releases. What makes a Criterion Collection release stand out from other Blu-rays is that each film is presented as its maker would want it seen. The films typically come with plenty of extra content as well, giving you more insight into how each movie was made, and the Criterion Collection encompasses classics and avant-garde movies, Hollywood blockbusters, B-movie horror, and some of the weirder content from across the decades.
All movies listed below are 1080p Blu-ray format unless otherwise noted. The 4K Blu-ray releases also come with standard Blu-ray discs. 1984 -- $20 ( $40 ) After Hours (4K) -- $25 ( $50 ) Akira Kurosawa's Dreams (4K) -- $25 ($ 50 ) Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (4K) -- $25 ($ 50 ) Barry Lyndon -- $20 ( $40 ) Being John Malkovich -- $20 ( $40 ) Brazil (4K) -- $25 ($ 50 ) T.
