Your thoughts on Kino-Lorber Blu-rays (7 Viewers)

[Doug Wallen]

Mine does not - I do the ordering, she then wraps them and puts them under the tree from her to me.

This is what mine does for most gift giving occasions.

 

[Keith Cobby]

I spent a pleasant weekend watching the OSS 117 collection. Of the five films, the two starring Frederick Stafford (Topaz) are the best (Mission for a Killer/Mission to Tokyo), these Eurospy thrillers are similar to the Bond films of the 1960s albeit with lower budgets. What they have in common are good action, great locations and lovely ladies (Mylène Demongeot in Killer).

 

[Robert Crawford]

I watched the following Kino Blu-rays and was very pleased with all four movie presentations and audio commentaries. Its always interesting to watch silent movies and westerns to boot.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

Thanks for reminding me that I have a copy of Covered Wagon waiting to be watched

 

[jim_falconer]

Three Bad Men is excellent. As far as John Ford’s silent films go, I think it’s his best…even better than The Iron Horse, which I’m also quite fond of.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Three Bad Men is excellent. As far as John Ford’s silent films go, I think it’s his best…even better than The Iron Horse, which I’m also quite fond of.

I concur with your post.

 

[timk1041]

Looking forward to more fantastic releases in 2022.

 

[Justin Ray]

Question:

I believe the KL insider mentioned KL's most recent deal with Universal included 11 titles from the 60s. Am I correct that KL has released and/or announced 8 of the 11, leaving 3 more announcements to go?

Thank you in advance!

Titles- released and/or announced:

The Brass Bottle
The Pink Jungle
Bedtime Story
Come September
Arabesque
Change of Habit
The Last Sunset
Freud

 

[jim_falconer]

I’m close to ordering this Spanish region-free version, but hoping it’s one of Kino’s last 3 Universal releases

 

[RichMurphy]

I’m close to ordering this Spanish region-free version, but hoping it’s one of Kino’s last 3 Universal releases

I hope so as well. The Insider said they had no interest in this during the prior Universal deal, but we know decisions can change.

 

[RolandL]

I hope so as well. The Insider said they had no interest in this during the prior Universal deal, but we know decisions can change.

The version shown on TV is terrible looking but the sound is highly directional. Would like to see an HD version. I thought John Wayne films sold well.

 

[OliverK]

The version shown on TV is terrible looking but the sound is highly directional. Would like to see an HD version. I thought John Wayne films sold well.

Maybe Kino does not like to release a movie where nearly half of the cast got cancer because they shot it near a nuclear test site.

 

[RolandL]

Maybe Kino does not like to release a movie where nearly half of the cast got cancer because they shot it near a nuclear test site.

It would probably have mono sound anyway.

 

[RolandL]

I’m close to ordering this Spanish region-free version, but hoping it’s one of Kino’s last 3 Universal releases

The back cover shows it as region free but the sound is 2.0. Could be 2.0 stereo surround also.

 

[jim_falconer]

The back cover shows it as region free but the sound is 2.0. Could be 2.0 stereo surround also.

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Thanks, I think I’m gonna pull the trigger on this one. I recently ordered the Spanish version of Circus World, and was beyond satisfied with that release

 

[RolandL]

Thanks, I think I’m gonna pull the trigger on this one. I recently ordered the Spanish version of Circus World, and was beyond satisfied with that release

I have Spanish Circus World also. Great picture and sound!

 

[OliverK]

The back cover shows it as region free but the sound is 2.0. Could be 2.0 stereo surround also.

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I like how they claim it is a PAL disc - there is no such thing as a PAL 1080p Blu-ray.
Would not be surprised if the stereo is really dual mono.

 

[TheSteig]

Three films I hope KL will announce in 2022
Lady of Burlesque
Dishonored Lady
The Strange Woman

 

[Peter M Fitzgerald]

Hoping that these are in Kino's current Sony deal, which is both very welcome and frustratingly limited in scope (Sony's decision, I'm sure):

The Garment Jungle (1957)
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die (1966)
Fools' Parade (1971)
Warlords of Atlantis (1978)
Red Rock West (1993)

 

[Robin9]

The back cover shows it as region free but the sound is 2.0. Could be 2.0 stereo surround also.

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Hey, just look at those mistakes! The cinematographers should be Harry Wild (Jane Russell's favorite) Leo Tover, Joseph La Shelle and William Snyder. I hope more care was taken with the transfer!