# Smithereens: The Criterion Collection DVD

Smithereens from The Criterion Collection is a DVD edition of Susan Seidelman’s debut feature, set in downtown New York and following aspiring punk musician Wren. This disc pairs the feature with a 2K digital restoration and several director-focused extras, including two early shorts.

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- Language: en-US
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- Price: 14.98 USD
- Previous price: 29.95 USD
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- Rating: 4.7 / 5
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## At a glance

- Director-approved 2K digital restoration.
- Includes an audio commentary from 2004 featuring Susan Seidelman and new interviews with Seidelman and actor Susan Berman.
- Adds two early Seidelman shorts, And You Act Like One Too \(1976\) and Yours Truly, Andrea G. Stern \(1979\), each with a new director introduction.
- The film was shot on 16 mm and features a soundtrack by the Feelies and others.

## Pros

- The bonus program goes beyond the feature with two early shorts, interviews and commentary.
- A focused pick for viewers interested in Susan Seidelman’s early work and a portrait of 1980s New York.

## Specifications

### Disc and presentation
- Format: NTSC, Widescreen
- Color: Color
- Language: English
- Number of discs: 1
### Film
- Director: Susan Seidelman
- Actors: Susan Berman;Richard Hell;Brad Rijn
- Contributors: Susan Berman;Richard Hell;Brad Rijn, Susan Seidelman
- Runtime: 1 hour and 33 minutes
- MPAA rating: R \(Restricted\)
- Release date: August 21, 2018
### Dimensions and packaging
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
### Edition details
- Studio: Criterion Collection

## Before you buy

- The listing describes a DVD, not a Blu-ray or 4K edition. The stated restoration is 2K, while the disc format is NTSC widescreen DVD.

## A good fit for

- Criterion Collection viewers seeking Smithereens on DVD.
- Fans of Susan Seidelman, early independent American cinema and films set in 1980s New York.
- Collectors who value director interviews, commentary and early short films.

## Less suited to

- Shoppers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K disc.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category and a smaller share in the four- and three-star categories. No written feedback is supplied, so the ratings do not establish which aspects viewers liked or disliked. Buyers choosing this DVD can assess its listed value from the restoration and extras, while remembering that customer sentiment does not establish playback quality.

## Frequently asked questions

### What extras are listed on this DVD?
The listing names a 2004 audio commentary with Susan Seidelman, new interviews with Seidelman and Susan Berman, and two early Seidelman shorts with new introductions.
### Is this a Blu-ray or 4K release?
No. It is listed as a DVD in NTSC widescreen format. The 2K restoration is a listed edition feature, not the disc's format.
### How long is Smithereens?
The listed runtime is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
### What is the film about?
Wren, a punk newcomer to New York, pursues fame while becoming involved with Paul and rocker Eric.

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