Running For Cover(s)

Long time readers of this blog should be familiar with our hatred for crappy DVD cover art. Inversely, as you might have guessed, we really really love great cover art. While occasionally a major studio will put out a nice looking disc, the only place to go for consistent quality is The Criterion Collection. With a mixture of film stills, well chosen typefaces and art from brilliant illustrators, the Criterion gang continually impress month after month. Though many try to approximate their style, you simply cannot beat the real deal. Here are 10 favorites in order of their release. Some are out of print, all are worth tracking down.

#137 Notorious

#157 The Royal Tenenbaums

#238 A Woman Is A Woman

#281 Jules and Jim

#396 Ace in the Hole

#426 The Ice Storm

#562 Blow Out

#575 The Killing

#593 Belle de jour

#608 Harold and Maude