Films (Almost Entirely Surround)

[cdheer]

Coming from Studio Canal on June 20th, Dr. Who and the Daleks NATIVE UHD (a new transfer from the original negative)



Followed on July 18th by Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. NATIVE UHD (again, a new transfer from the original negative)

 

[Marplot]

Hmm do I need yet another format of those Who .. Daft question, of course I do!
Thanks for the information.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Coming May 17th from UNIVERSAL

https://bluray.highdefdigest.com/100921/licoricepizza.html

 

[cdheer]

Hmm do I need yet another format of those Who .. Daft question, of course I do!
Thanks for the information.

Yeah, I said the same. But they are a new transfer (I think all the previous releases were from a dupe), so I kinda have to.

 

[4-earredwonder]

I finally cracked open my UHD4K [steelbook] presentation of Martin Scorsese's excellent SHUTTER ISAND which I had seen years ago on 1080p BD~V and can report Paramount Pictures did an excellent HDR10Dolby Vision upgrade. Scorsese's atmospheric visuals are well served. Lead Leonardo DiCaprio turns in an excellent performance as well as co stars Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Max von Sydow, a lovely Michelle Williams and the great Patricia Clarkson. The DTS~HD MA 5.1 soundtrack carried over from the BD~V is likewise effective with ample immersiveness. Highly Recommended

 

[4-earredwonder]

Coming May 24th from Warner Home Video [Native UHD4K/HDR10/Dolby Vision/Dolby ATMOS]

https://ultrahd.highdefdigest.com/104752/thebatman4kultrahdbluray.html

The Batman 4K Blu-ray (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital HD)

The Batman 4K Blu-ray Release Date May 24, 2022. Blu-ray reviews, news, specs, ratings, screenshots. Cheap Blu-ray movies and deals.

www.blu-ray.com

 

[Clement]

@Sonik Wiz reminded me of this release when he posted here:

Active and engaging 5.1 surround track option for the English dub; good 2.0 PUNCH on the Japanese track!

Anime DVD Review: Mongolian Chop Squad S.A.V.E Edition - ComicsOnline

by Mike Favila, Reporter It’s been many years since I’ve sat down and watched Beck (or as it’s known here, Mongolian Chop Squad) and I was really excited to rewatch it and see how well it had held up. Would...

www.comicsonline.com

These reviews are for an earlier release of the series, but the discussion of the sound rings true:

https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/34517/beck-mongolian-chop-squad-the-complete-series/

https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/34448/beck-mongolian-chop-squad-complete-tv-series/

 

[ummagumma]

While we anxiously await the Native UHD4K release of Alex Proyas' THE CROW with Brandon Lee, here's an interesting tidbit about a remake of THE CROW starring Bill Skarsgard:

‘The Crow’ Reboot With Bill Skarsgård & FKA Twigs Heads To Market With FilmNation — Cannes Hot Package

EXCLUSIVE: The anticipated reboot of cult classic The Crow is heading to the Cannes market with FilmNation Entertainment where it will be among the hot packages. It and Eternals star Bill Skarsgård…

deadline.com

The 1st Crow movie was great! A 4K release of it would be fantastic.

 

[4-earredwonder]

The 1st Crow movie was great! A 4K release of it would be fantastic.

Hopefully, it'll be released in Native UHD4K to coincide with the release of the remake. The choice of Swedish actor Bill Skarsgard as the crow should be interesting and IMO, a great choice! Hope they don't botch it!

Swedish actor Bill Skarsgard 'kills' in the Amazon Prime limited series "CLARK." Pictured here preparing for his role in "Boy Kills World"

 

[Marplot]

Yes, I too wish the new one to do well enough to spur the release of a 4k of the original.

 

[4-earredwonder]

https://collider.com/the-crow-reboot-cast-bill-skarsgard-rupert-sanders-directing/

 

[4-earredwonder]

From KINO LORBER

Miklos Jancso Collection, The (Blu-ray Review)

Miklos Jancso was a Hungarian filmmaker who rose to international prominence during the Sixties, and he remained an idiosyncratic cinematic voice until his death in 1994. The Hungarian film industry had been nationalized in 1919, with most of its output confined to unremarkable propaganda...

thedigitalbits.com

 

[timothyemerson]

From KINO LORBER

Miklos Jancso Collection, The (Blu-ray Review)

Miklos Jancso was a Hungarian filmmaker who rose to international prominence during the Sixties, and he remained an idiosyncratic cinematic voice until his death in 1994. The Hungarian film industry had been nationalized in 1919, with most of its output confined to unremarkable propaganda...

thedigitalbits.com

Electra, My Love's a goodie

 

[4-earredwonder]

An exquisite 4K 1080p remaster from Kino Lorber supervised by director Rian Johnson. Joseph Gordon~Levitt excels in this American Neo noir drama. DTS~HD MA 5.1 soundtrack is wholly immersive. Highest Recommendation

 

[4-earredwonder]

Coming from Deaf Crocodile on May 31st [4K restored 1080p/DTS~HD MA Mono/In Russian/wEnglish subtitles]]

https://bluray.highdefdigest.com/105672/ilyamuromets.html

Be sure to watch the trailer supplied by distributor Vinegar Syndrome ... quite amazing

Ilya Muromets – Vinegar Syndrome

This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray release. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover. 2022 Subscribers: This is NOT included in your subscription. If you'd like to purchase it, your 50% off...

vinegarsyndrome.com

 

[mrcond]

An exquisite 4K 1080p remaster from Kino Lorber supervised by director Rian Johnson. Joseph Gordon~Levitt excels in this American Neo noir drama. DTS~HD MA 5.1 soundtrack is wholly immersive. Highest Recommendation

This has been on my watchlist for a long time - years. From back when I used to listen to the Filmspotting podcast. Too long. Maybe now is the time to dive in.

 

[JediJoker]

An exquisite 4K 1080p remaster from Kino Lorber supervised by director Rian Johnson. Joseph Gordon~Levitt excels in this American Neo noir drama. DTS~HD MA 5.1 soundtrack is wholly immersive. Highest Recommendation

If it was remastered in 4K, why isn't it being released that way?

 

[4-earredwonder]

If it was remastered in 4K, why isn't it being released that way?

Criterion, Kino Lorber and even the majors [like the Paramount Presents series] have been remastering in 4K for years ..... only to present us with 1080p BD~V discs. I have NO idea what the investment is to go full UHD4K, but if you've noticed [I HAVE] a LOT of DREK has actually been released in UHD4K while MUCH MORE worthy contenders have NOT! Another trend, if a current big budget film doesn't do particularly well, it will not garner a UHD4K release.

With all the 4K streaming going on, I do believe the majors [and even minors] would prefer to release their films that way. and charge a rental revenue instead of going the full monty.

Criterion after numerous requests has finally released over a dozen films in Native UHD4K ....and it's about time! To date, Paramount Presents has only released one after releasing well over two dozen 4K remastered titles on 1080p BD~Vs! And it's Black & White!

 

[timothyemerson]

The Sheltering Sky (1990) BD:
1. DTS-MA 5.1 but there's not much coming from the surrounds except score and some background sounds. It's very "stereo" and I had to up the centre 4dB to get a decent centering of the dialogue.
2. Great cinematography though, and Debra Winger and Malkovich were great + Campbell Scott. I'm not a typically a fan of Bertolucci but this was an interesting watch.
3. Region B here: The Sheltering Sky

 

[4-earredwonder]

What's even more surprising is the actual amount [in the thousands] of films that have not yet had a BD~V release...and a constant trend is the major studios are farming them out to boutique reissue companies like Kino Lorber, StudioCanal, Criterion, et alia and sometimes supplying substandard masters!