Skip the Obvious: 10 Criterion Deep Cuts at 50% Off

Skip the obvious picks this Criterion sale and dive into the hidden gems most collectors overlook. In this episode of Cinema From Mars, we explore 10 essential Criterion Deep Cuts at 50% off—ranging from raw indie realism and forgotten noir experiments to surreal silent-era nightmares and underground cult classics. From Sean Baker’s early masterpiece Take Out to the disturbing psychological thriller The Vanishing and the avant-garde dreamscapes of Man Ray, these are the films that define why the Criterion Collection is about discovery, not just prestige. Each pick includes spine numbers, release years, director spotlights, and essential companion films so you know exactly what to add to your shelf next. If you’re building a serious Criterion collection—or just want something weird, overlooked, and unforgettable—this list is for you. Let me know your favorite deep cuts in the comments. Cinema From Mars Your source for weird and wonderful cinema. ________________________________________ CinemaFromMars, CriterionCollection, CriterionSale, CriterionChannel, PhysicalMedia, BlurayCollector, FilmCollection, MovieCollectors, FilmYouTube, Cinephile, FilmRecommendations, HiddenGems, CultCinema, ArthouseFilm, IndieFilm, ClassicCinema, FilmHistory, MovieLovers, SeanBaker, RobertZemeckis, DAPennebaker, JeanPierreMelville, RobertAldrich, SamuelFuller, ExperimentalFilm, SurrealCinema, SilentFilm, FilmEssay, MovieReview