lukejosephchung
Screenwriter
John Ford's "Drums Along The Mohawk"(1939) featuring "Becoming John Ford"(2007) & "Alamo Bay"(1985) are now available for pre-order at Screen Archives Entertainment's website...release date is Sept. 10th...
The only thing I didn't like about the Soul Media BD (besides the weird out-of-phase sounding audio) was significant black crush in deep shadows. If they can bring forth some detail there, they will have an outstanding looking presentation.Ed Lachmann said:Certainly the TT release of DRUMS ALONG THE MOHAWK, if the same transfer as the existent SoulMedia PAL BD is used, will be a welcomed surprise to many as it is one of the most beautiful, sharply detailed and colorful BDs I've ever seen. The print used must have been pristine. The SoulMedia one had pretty bad sound issues, which I'm sure will be cleared up in this new release. I'll be buying the TT version and, in a way, do wish I had waited for this release. That's one of the dangers of international BD buying, I guess. But, let me tell you, you'd be hard pressed to find anything that looks better than this. It is simply jaw dropping gorgeous.
I was at a screening of Sony's new 4K DCP of ALAMO BAY at The Academy of Motion Pictures in Hollywood the night before last. Cinematographer Curtis Clark was there, as well as Grover Crisp of Sony who was responsible for the new transfer. It looked beautiful, with rich, inky blacks, lots of image detail and great color. The new Blu-ray will source from the same master.cineMANIAC said:I'm trying to determine what kind of film ALAMO BAY is stylistically before making a blind purchase. Can anyone help?
THE OTHER ordered.lukejosephchung said:"The Other"(1972) & "Mindwarp"(1992) are now available at Screen Archives' website for pre-order...release date is October 8th and list price for both titles is $29.95 plus shipping and tax...
And it certainly looks it Jim. How many words are there left in the English language to describe the continuing fine work of Crisp and his Sony mastering team? Despite all the deserved praise (and attention) Drums Along the Mohawk has received this month, IMO this is TT's 'hero' release...a former MIA gem shepherded magnificently to Blu-ray. And of course, I now have another sweeeeet Ry Cooder score to savour in IST form. Not one of TT's most feature packed sets, but the superb picture and soundtrack certainly hit me where I live.Eastmancolor said:I was at a screening of Sony's new 4K DCP of ALAMO BAY at The Academy of Motion Pictures in Hollywood the night before last. Cinematographer Curtis Clark was there, as well as Grover Crisp of Sony who was responsible for the new transfer. It looked beautiful, with rich, inky blacks, lots of image detail and great color. The new Blu-ray will source from the same master.
Had never seen this picture, but loved Malle's customary clarity of observation and brutal honesty. Even in the darker recesses of such desperate, broken lives he always seems to find this elusive, tainted beauty which I find mesmerizing. It's uncanny how often this filmmaker has sucked me into stories that would not otherwise interest me via subject alone. I think your Atlantic City analogy is apt...at least in terms of overall tone.Eastmancolor said:I did like ALAMO BAY very much and plan on buying the Blu-ray. It's not a fun and uplifting picture, but it's one that deserves to be seen and I think it has repeatability.
It's being released in the UK on October 21st.Doug Bull said:"OLIVER" has just been released on Blu-ray here in Australia.
It is region free. (I successfully played it on my alternative region 1 player)
It sells here for around $15. (I paid only $12.78 in a local sale)
Both the picture and sound quality are excellent.
It contains the Overture, Original Intermission card, Entr'acte Music and Exit Music.
For those who like to see the grain, there is plenty.
Color and gray scale are both perfect.
I'm a great supporter of TT and would recommend them to all.
The TT release should have the underscoring which would be a great addition, but by saving on freight and buying at the super low price I decided on the cheaper alternative this time.
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Doug.