How Criterion is Going Hi-Def
The Criterion Collectionis known for excellency . The Criterion folks tack " important Hellenic and present-day films " and release them on DVD ( formerly Laserdisc ) , often restoring the picture from original negative , working with directors , and including lots of bonus cloth in the process . Criterion was established in 1984 , and had to transition from Laserdisc to DVD in 1998 . Just a decade afterwards , times are changing again , and Criterion is about to move their collection to gamy definition Blu - ray discs ....