From Hell to Texas" (1958): Criterion BD Edition Long Overdue (1 Viewer)

[cineescape]

Here's the appeal sent yesterday to [email protected]

It was a sad day for cinephiles when Disney gobbled up Fox Studios, and with it the Fox library of classic films.


Even worse, as proof of Hollywood's ongoing drive to kill the optical disc format, Disney is probably first major to have closed down most of its DVD and BD pressing plants-at least throughout most of Asia. So, there's little chance that this gem from the Western genre will ever have the BD edition release which should have happened long ago. https://livius1.com/2022/06/06/from-hell-to-texas/

Along with a memorable cast (Chill Wills may never have been so lively, warm and hospitable, plus opposite R.G. Armstrong in a rare leading role), are DP Wilfred Cline's displaying some of California's most stunning desert landscapes, Chester (Outer Limits) Bayhi's handsomely rustic set direction and Edward Powell's orchestrations of Daniele Amfitheatrof superb score. Brilliantly recorded in 4-track stereo for its theatrical release, even though later mixed down to two channel stereo, the Irvine & Leonard soundtrack of a 50s film delivers impressive dynamics, low distortion and frequency response even from the lossy DVD audio.

Here's a youtube some kind soul had uploaded though A/V technical quality may not justly present the film.


A western this rare in many ways and superbly produced deserves nothing less than the full Criterion Blu-Ray treatment.

Please make the BD release happen this year!
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If you agree please let Criterion know.

Note that I had first asked VCI Entertainment but Robert Blair said they don't have the pull with Disney that Criterion does.

 

[Thomas T]

Why bother Criterion when you already have access to a ripped off youtube version not sanctioned by Disney?

 

[Capt D McMars]

You can always search either German or Italian labels...maybe even Japanese because they all love Westerns genre...more so than here in the states, apparently!!

 

[Robert Crawford]

We don't allow direct links to bootleg videos on YouTube.

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[cineescape]

Why bother Criterion when you already have access to a ripped off youtube version not sanctioned by Disney?

EVERYONE has access to that low quality thing. My appeal was for a "legitimate" release of a high quality BD edition. And I resent your implication that I'm a pirate.

 

[cineescape]

We don't allow direct links to bootleg videos on YouTube.

I repeat I am NOT a pirate. I purchased every DVD and BD in my collection. I only posted that LOW quality video for members to see how fine a story this was and that they might then join me in appealing to a quality label like Criterion to release a BD edition.

 

[cineescape]

You can always search either German or Italian labels...maybe even Japanese because they all love Westerns genre...more so than here in the states, apparently!!

Yes, I saw them for sale on Amazon. But there are no BD editions, and even the DVDs may not equal the quality of the OOP Fox edition.

 

[Robert Crawford]

I repeat I am NOT a pirate. I purchased every DVD and BD in my collection. I only posted that LOW quality video for members to see how fine a story this was and that they might then join me in appealing to a quality label like Criterion to release a BD edition.

I'm not saying you are a pirate. However, posting such links are not allowed here. People on this forum are well aware of where they can find low quality pirated videos.

 

[Capt D McMars]

Yes, I saw them for sale on Amazon. But there are no BD editions, and even the DVDs may not equal the quality of the OOP Fox edition.

My option to you was to search, and not make assumptions.You may be pleasently surprised. But if don't search, it's certain you won't fine, good hunting!!

 

[Thomas T]

EVERYONE has access to that low quality thing. My appeal was for a "legitimate" release of a high quality BD edition. And I resent your implication that I'm a pirate.

I did not imply that you're a pirate. After all, you didn't post it on youtube. As Robert Crawford says, everyone here already knows where to find low quality pirated videos. It really wasn't necessary for you to advertise the fact. That's all! Simple as that.