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As some may have noted, Warner Archive does not blithely release 4k UHD discs "just because." It's therefore doubtful that we'll ever see a film of 16mm origination heralded as the next Warner Archive 4k release.
And so it is that Charles Waters' 1956 High Society has joined the fray, as one of only two M-G-M films shot in VistaVision. Warner Bros. had only one.
Nathan Hale once said, "If one is going to do something it is best done correctly."
That's what High Society in 4k is all about. There will be no comparisons here to an earlier (non-musical) film entitled The Philadelphia Story, as none need be made.
For obvious reasons, I would bring your attention to Cat Ballou, another film with which High Society shares a basic concept.
What we have here is a perfect representation of a VVLA film of the era, scanned in high resolution, with perfect color, densities, black levels (look at the tuxes) and shadow detail. And grain.
But put all of those attributes together, and don't finalize correctly...
So Warner Archive has done final with a little company called Fidelity in Motion.
Unlike many other VVLA films that might never be seen outside of an optical track. M-G-M recorded the film as though it was to be released in 4-Track Magnetic. LCR Orchestra. LCR Vocals. DME Monaural.
Just a magnificent 4k disc!
Image
Forensic - 10
NSD - 10
Audio – 10 (Dolby Atmos and original monaural)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k - 9
Upgrade from Blu-ray - You better believe it!
Worth your attention - I believe so
Slipcover rating - to be updated
Very Highly Recommended
RAH
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And so it is that Charles Waters' 1956 High Society has joined the fray, as one of only two M-G-M films shot in VistaVision. Warner Bros. had only one.
Nathan Hale once said, "If one is going to do something it is best done correctly."
That's what High Society in 4k is all about. There will be no comparisons here to an earlier (non-musical) film entitled The Philadelphia Story, as none need be made.
For obvious reasons, I would bring your attention to Cat Ballou, another film with which High Society shares a basic concept.
What we have here is a perfect representation of a VVLA film of the era, scanned in high resolution, with perfect color, densities, black levels (look at the tuxes) and shadow detail. And grain.
But put all of those attributes together, and don't finalize correctly...
So Warner Archive has done final with a little company called Fidelity in Motion.
Unlike many other VVLA films that might never be seen outside of an optical track. M-G-M recorded the film as though it was to be released in 4-Track Magnetic. LCR Orchestra. LCR Vocals. DME Monaural.
Just a magnificent 4k disc!
Image
Forensic - 10
NSD - 10
Audio – 10 (Dolby Atmos and original monaural)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k - 9
Upgrade from Blu-ray - You better believe it!
Worth your attention - I believe so
Slipcover rating - to be updated
Very Highly Recommended
RAH
Thank you for supporting HTF when you preorder using the link below. As an Amazon Associate HTF earns from qualifying purchases. If you are using an adblocker you will not see link.
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