It may be the first week of November, but one of the best Black Friday sales for physical media collectors has already kicked off. Barnes & Noble has officially launched a 50% discount on The Criterion Collection that lasts until December 7. That’s a full month of deals, so you can take your time scrolling for a solid spread of movies. I’d recommend approaching it as your own month-long Closet Picks interview.
50% Off The Criterion Collection at Barnes & Noble
The Criterion Collection includes well over 1,000 films on various forms of home video. Criterion’s approach to film preservation is most evident in special “Director Approved” editions that were restored in collaboration with the director themselves. All Criterion releases come loaded with audio commentary tracks (a feature Criterion pioneered) and additional special features. And, of course, they have the coolest cover art in the business.
The Criterion Collection sale at Barnes & Noble applies a 50% discount to all existing releases. Most 4Ks are priced at $49.99, dropping to $24.99. Most Blu-rays are priced at $39.99 and have dropped to $19.99. Finally, standard DVDs are usually $29.99, dropping to $14.99. Collections and special editions deviate from this pricing, but the 50% discount applies across the board.
