The Lost Weekend (how does it look?) (1 Viewer)

[MarcoBiscotti]

Universal's transfer is pretty old and I'm just wondering how the DVD looks?

It's been a couple of years since I've seen the film (which is appropriate I'd say for this movie) but I would really like to pick up the DVD. I'm much prefer to see it receive a better package though, a commentary track would be wonderful.

What do you guys think of the presentation of this disc? Recommended?

 

[Craig Beam]

Well.... it's better than nothing. The film certainly merits a full restoration, but till then... well, a great film is a great film. It's by no means unwatchable, but it's certainly nowhere near pristine.

 

[Sean A]

I'm still holding out for universal to do a Billy Wilder box set, of his 40s films. I'd get it even if it included 'Double Indemnity", which I already have

 

[Patrick Donahue]

Out today for UltraViolet if anyone is interested. Although only SD...

 

[Robert Crawford]

Out today for UltraViolet if anyone is interested. Although only SD...

The Master of Cinema Blu-ray release is fantastic, but it's Region B locked.

 

[CraigF]

^ Yes, it is very good. (No DVD though, I was surprised by that, just checked my steel copy and thought it had one.)

BTW bestmediagroup is Eureka's UK amazon storefront, JIC anybody wonders about selecting that vendor. Once they are out, expect a quick 50% price increase, and shortly after that ~100% more...if the past is any indicator.

 

[Tony Bensley]

Why won't Universal issue the Blu-ray in Region A?

CHEERS!

 

[David Weicker]

Why won't Universal issue the Blu-ray in Region A?

CHEERS!

You know Tony, that if they do, it still won't be available in Canada

 

[Tony Bensley]

You know Tony, that if they do, it still won't be available in Canada

I've never had a problem with getting Universal titles in Canada, insofar as physical disc media. I believe the only problem for me would be if they were to issue an HD Digital only version of THE LOST WEEKEND. In that case, I'd be SOL!

That said, I fail to understand why Universal won't even issue an HD Digital version for the U.S? It's not like they'd have to press any Discs, and they already have an existing HD template for THE LOST WEEKEND, for pity sakes! To halfa** it with an SD only Digital issue as they've done just makes no bloody sense, in this case!

Just stating my opinion regarding this!

CHEERS!

 

[Mark-P]

Out today for UltraViolet if anyone is interested. Although only SD...

Odd that Ultraviolet is only SD. It's just been added to iTunes in HD.

 

[battlebeast]

There is a Spanish blu Ray I reviewed in my 531 in 366 thread. It's not the greatest, but it worked for me until a proper release

 

[Robert Crawford]

There is a Spanish blu Ray I reviewed in my 531 in 366 thread. It's not the greatest, but it worked for me until a proper release

It's probably a bootleg.

 

[Tony Bensley]

There is a Spanish blu Ray I reviewed in my 531 in 366 thread. It's not the greatest, but it worked for me until a proper release

Is this a Resen release, by chance?

If so, it IS a bootleg, I'm afraid!

CHEERS!

 

[battlebeast]

Is this a Resen release, by chance?

If so, it IS a bootleg, I'm afraid!

CHEERS!

Let me check

 

[PMF]

Does anyone know what happened to last year’s slated release of the Kino Lorber BD?

 

[David Weicker]

According to the Kino insider, they've received the elements and it has been sent to a mastering house

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