The New Hollywood Box Set from Sony

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Nice to see a pair of obscure Jack Nicholson films, DRIVE HE SAID (a Nicholson directed film) and A SAFE PLACE being released, as both never had a VHS release. Still weird they throw in LAST PICTURE SHOW, considering they just released this with NICKELODEON, at least Sony went to their archieves for some rarity this time.

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I've been waiting patiently for decent SEs of both Five Easy Pieces and The King of Marvin Gardens, but there's no indication of extras...and that appears to be some hefty SRP doesn't it?

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Any release date? I too was first taken back on The Last Picture Show being part of the collection since it was just released two weeks ago, but then realized that all the films from the indi production company of BBS so it makes sense. I am looking forward to seeing both A Safe Place and Drive He Said as I have heard and read about these films, but never seen them. Thank you Sony.

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this is one of those boxsets that should have come out years ago to coincide with the whole Easy Riders Raging Bulls experience.

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I think it's safe to say Sony is now the best studio out there. I watched DRIVE, HE SAID sometime last year and it wasn't too bad. I never thought it would get an official release and the same with A SAFE PLACE, which is a title I've been looking for but was never able to locate throughout any of the online sites that deal with rare movies. A major thumbs up for Sony.

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It is a very weird film, almost like a dream, no real structure, basically "is Tuesday Weld dreaming or is this reality" sorta thing. Orson Welles plays a magician/father figure type, and Tuesday is absolutely wonderful (and beautiful) in the film.Wwonder how it will look for the one time I saw it, the film has a very hazy photography, which I am guessing was intentional.

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I'm a little concerned about this release of HEAD. According to my source at Rhino, who are leasing the film back to Sony for this package, Rafelson is pulling a pre-HD William Friedkin trip and insisting on a 1.33 ratio for all his movies in the set, despite the fact that HEAD is clearly composed for 1.66, right down to the mattes visible in the old Rhino full-frame transfer. I hope this is just misinformation or that someone has talked him down.

It sounds pretty plausible. As I recall, his recent DTV outing ONE GOOD DEED with Samuel L. Jackson and Milla Jovovich was also presented on DVD in 1.33 despite getting limited theatrical play in 1.85.

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It's funny, as that's not a statement you'll read in the TV DVD section right below here.

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In light of the upcoming Toho, Noir, and Fuller sets, I would agree with you.

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With Warner taking a swift nosedive over the past year, there is no doubt about it. Sony annoucements get me excited the way I use to get from Warner annoucements.

This is a great idea for a boxset, and I am looking forward to finally geting a chance to seen Drive, He Said.

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Even though I already own three of the films, I'll buy it for Head alone!!!

Can't wait for more details and art work!

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Double (or more) dipping for THE LAST PICTURE SHOW is odd. I would hope that if they are intent on capturing the zeitgeist of the period, the would bring out a Warren Beatty collection: SHAMPOO: SE, , MICKEY ONE, ISHTAR, and THE FORTUNE.

Nice set!  Good to see Sony still digging into their catalog while other studios seem to be slowing down.  Like others, I really do not need Last Picture Show again.  Just bought it again with Nickelodeon.  They will probably also release it on Blu ray before too long.

Is there a date for this yet?  I have not seen this talked about anywhere else.

I remember reading well over a year ago that Sony was getting ready to gear up their catalog releases.  TV was to follow a year after that.  They certainly have ramped up on their catalog stuff, so perhaps TV is on the way.

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Will Head finally be released in widescreen?  The King of Marvin Gardens is quite a gem that is worth discovering, it's one of those films that somehow escaped a wide release anmd major acclaim, but has great performances you won't forget.  But then, any film with Nicholson, Dern, and Burstyn in it is worth watching, especially when all three share the story!

I spoke to someone at Sony, and thankfully, they have prevailed upon Rafelson to remaster HEAD in 16x9 widescreen.  Not sure if it will be 1.66 or 1.85 or perhaps even a compromise 1.77, but it's still good news.  Can't wait to buy this set!

I'd bet they will be using the transfer shown on TCM last year. It looked pretty good!

Any cover art leaked yet??

Can't wait for this set!!

Has this box set been postponed and if so, until when and why??

It's supposed to be coming out in 4 weeks but none of the online retailers even have cover art work listed yet and I've seen very little promotion from Sony. This is among my most anticipated sets of the year and I can't wait to have it in my hands!

What's the deal with the release date and when can we expect to see a press release with full specs and artwork?

It was mentioned in a different thread that it's still in development and defiintely "On the Way".

I don't remember which thread, but I think it was the thread on "Bad Girls of Film Noir"

Thanks for the update. 

The Nuart in West L.A. is showing a Digitally restored for its 40th Anniversary print of Five Easy Pieces begining Friday.  I'm wondering if it will be released on Blu ray with a new SE and if Sony is holding off to include it in this set.