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Ronald Neame's 1963 I Could Go On Singing, is an interesting, sometimes difficult film to watch, even more than half a century after its release.
Twilight Time has given it proper respect in their new Blu-ray, as they've added commentaries, in addition to their isolated track.
Released in March of 1963, and thereby disconnecting it by over six years from Miss Garland's death, it still, as the final example of her career captured on film, marks a difficult time in history, especially as her final number of film was created by Arlen and Harburg, who had written Over the Rainbow for her to perform at the outset of her career.
The HD master provided by MGM is a quality affair, with proper grain structure, resolution and steadiness. Bits of minus density can be seen, but they actually help create a more nominal film-like appearance. Color is generally in place, with the exception of some facial tonalities, which may turn out to be the byproduct of make-up. Bottom line. No problems.
Director Neame, is historically best known for his relationship as partner in Cineguild, the powerhouse UK production company that created some of David Lean's finest work, and for which Mr. Neame wore multiple hats on different occasions -- producer, director of photography, writer...
To many, he will always be remembered for The Poseidon Adventure, but beyond his work with Cineguild, I favor The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, also available from Twilight Time.
I could give you the backstory, in chapter and verse about the interrelationships and internal problems with this film, but as usual, Julie Kirgo has performed that task in a superior manner.
For those who cherish Judy Garland, I Could Go On Singing, is a cinematic epitaph.
Image - 4.25
Audio - 5
4k Up-rez - 4.5
Pass / Fail - Pass
Recommended
RAH
Twilight Time has given it proper respect in their new Blu-ray, as they've added commentaries, in addition to their isolated track.
Released in March of 1963, and thereby disconnecting it by over six years from Miss Garland's death, it still, as the final example of her career captured on film, marks a difficult time in history, especially as her final number of film was created by Arlen and Harburg, who had written Over the Rainbow for her to perform at the outset of her career.
The HD master provided by MGM is a quality affair, with proper grain structure, resolution and steadiness. Bits of minus density can be seen, but they actually help create a more nominal film-like appearance. Color is generally in place, with the exception of some facial tonalities, which may turn out to be the byproduct of make-up. Bottom line. No problems.
Director Neame, is historically best known for his relationship as partner in Cineguild, the powerhouse UK production company that created some of David Lean's finest work, and for which Mr. Neame wore multiple hats on different occasions -- producer, director of photography, writer...
To many, he will always be remembered for The Poseidon Adventure, but beyond his work with Cineguild, I favor The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, also available from Twilight Time.
I could give you the backstory, in chapter and verse about the interrelationships and internal problems with this film, but as usual, Julie Kirgo has performed that task in a superior manner.
For those who cherish Judy Garland, I Could Go On Singing, is a cinematic epitaph.
Image - 4.25
Audio - 5
4k Up-rez - 4.5
Pass / Fail - Pass
Recommended
RAH
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