Looking for a thriller to screen – Hitchcock would be a good bet.
Something cerebral – possibly Wyler, Mankiewicz
Westerns – Ford, Hawks
And for a modern production with an accent on sports, Ron Shelton isn’t a bad way to go.
I’d not seen his 1996 Tin Cup since it appeared theatrically, but ended up watching it – in its entirety – via Warner Archive’s beautiful new Blu-ray.
It’s a bit on the long side, at 135 minutes, but the payoff is worth it. Great characters – Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Cheech Marin, Don Johnson – going the distance, and with an ending that works perfectly for their mindset.
Could I lose ten minutes from the first hour? Easily.
But no big deal.
And you don’t have to be a golfer to get it.
Image – 5
Audio – 5
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from DVD – Yes
Recommended
RAH
Robert has been known in the film industry for his unmatched skill and passion in film preservation. Growing up around photography, his first home theater experience began at age ten with 16mm. Years later he was running 35 and 70mm at home.
His restoration projects have breathed new life into classic films like Lawrence of Arabia, Vertigo, My Fair Lady, Spartacus, and The Godfather series. Beyond his restoration work, he has also shared his expertise through publications, contributing to the academic discourse on film restoration. The Academy Film Archive houses the Robert A. Harris Collection, a testament to his significant contributions to film preservation.
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