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Perhaps, if this ever arrives to Blu, we can have the 'longer' version included as an 'extra' on a second disc with 'as improved as possible' image quality. Or they could do the 'branching' as was done on Fox's old Blu of South Pacific - both cuts on the same disc, with an obvious downgrade in...

For me the most disconcerting part of Mr. Feltenstein's podcast commentary regarding Raintree was that the original elements had turned 'purple' nearly 14 years ago. And while restoration is costly, my only question to Mr. Feltenstein would be, what are we waiting for? Another 14 years to pass...

Actually, they did it on The Man Who Knew Too Much.

Frankly, I was disappointed One Eyed Jacks did not retain the original VistaVision or Paramount credit. The fanfare plays over the Universal logo. Not good. Not authentic to the original release.

Raintree is a problematic release for far too many reasons to discuss completely herein but I suspect WAC's major stumbling blocks are (A) a costly restoration, (B) its notorious status as a horrendous flop, and (C) particularly in today's social climate, its incendiary subject matter (Liz plays...

Travis: I would really be interested in seeing the sales figures on the aforementioned titles. REALLY INTERESTED. It would put A LOT of speculation to rest.

There is a danger that some enthusiasts, because their particular favorites are not being released, will let their disappointment run away with their common sense. Because Warners own so many films, it is inevitable that they will be unable to release all of them on disc quickly. It is also...

Agreed about Taylor being under represented on Blu-ray. But the situation is even more appalling for other monumental stars: Clark Gable - nothing from Warner except GWTW - how about Red Dust, San Francisco, Idiot's Delight, China Seas, Test Pilot for starters? Lana Turner - The Postman...

Bravo, Oliver!

Josh: First up, just wanted to point out I never said the new transfer of Stormy Weather was made at TT's request. I never said that. But I would like to address a few of your points, beginning with comments made about The Grass is Greener. I own that disc, have watched it once on my 85 inch...

I realize Raintree County has become something of an obsession with Andrew Budgell. There isn't a post he's made here or elsewhere in the last 4 years that doesn't cry out for the release of that feature. Andrew: I empathize with your cause. We all have our favorites. By now I would have...

I can't agree with those who want deep catalog releases slapped out to disc in whatever condition they currently exist in simply to have the title in their hot little hands. I can honestly say my list of 'to kill for deep catalog' tops out a 260 plus titles; most of which I am not expecting to...

Dear Mr Harris: Am aware that Warner Archive has been aggressive in their remastering for MOD. But that doesn't necessarily equate to masters that will stand up on an HD platform. A lot of good work has gone into the archive. But the Blu-ray platform at WB does not seem to be favoring classics...

I'm a "do it once and do it right" kind'a guy. If there weren't so many mistakes and/or oversights to fix just think how much further ahead WB would be now in getting more stellar work on new and as yet unreleased titles. All it takes is one exec with a keen eye, a love of film, a well...

Dear OliverK: Just a point I'd like to clear up because it wasn't clear to me in your previous comment. You mentioned that Fox was 'sitting on some previous work done' which seems to fly in the face of the business model expounded upon by others in this post - namely that studios are creatures...

Dear Robin9: Warner are indeed seasoned pros. But please note that the studio's current 'reduction' model toward classic movie output does not extend to titles they have already issued to Blu, but continue to be repackaged in alternative and/or competing versions merely to scrape in a few...

Well, I wasn't comparing Warner's MOD Blu-ray program to Twilight Time. There is no comparison. But Warner's closed door policy regarding third part licensing - as Fox has done with Twilight Time - seems to be a bad model to follow. Warner's catalogue is MASSIVE! But I was referring to the...

Well George Feltenstein's Ask Me Anything discussion panel left much to be desired on the issue of Raintree County, and - in fact - just about every other title fans were inquiring about. According to Feltenstein he is aware of the "interest" in Raintree but the title is still "under...

Actually, I meant the classic gangsters box since the dirt, scratches and vertical scratches on the Blu-rays of Little Caesar and Public Enemy were identical (albeit sharper thanks to Blu-ray's higher bit rate) to the dirt, scratches and vertical scratches on the DVD.

If the old MGM were still around you can rest assured its legacy of important movies would be more 'out there' for public consumption then they currently are under Warner's corporate umbrella. Warner did a spectacular job in the late 1990s on DVD and let's not forget Ted Turner who, despite his...

Yes, I'll agree it deserves a home video release in hi-def because of its pictorial value and MGM 65 Camera process. I just think it's been pushed to the head of the line for all the wrong reasons. Just because it hasn't been available on home video since the bad ol' VHS days doesn't mean it...

I've never understood the overall fascination with Raintree County. It's what I would call an eloquent misfire. MGM was desperately trying to rekindle the magic of Gone With The Wind and spent a mint to bring it to the screen. It remained the most expensive movie ever produced in America for a...