Sunset Boulevard (1950) - November 06, 2012 - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 06-09-2012, 08:32 AM

Sunset Boulevard Blu-ray

Sunset Boulevard Blu-ray Review

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) – #16

IMDB - Top 250 #32

In 2004, two quotes from Sunset Boulevard were included in AFI poll of "Greatest Movie Quotes": "All right, Mr. De Mille, I'm ready for my close-up" and "I am big, it's the pictures that got small!" at #7 and #24 respectively.

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Sunset Boulevard (also known as Sunset Blvd.) is a 1950 American film noir directed and co-written by Billy Wilder, and produced and co-written by Charles Brackett. It was named after the boulevard that runs through Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, California.
The film stars William Holden as Joe Gillis, an unsuccessful screenwriter, Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, a faded silent movie star who draws him into her fantasy world where she dreams of making a triumphant return to the screen with Erich von Stroheim as Max Von Mayerling, her butler and ex-husband. Nancy Olson, Fred Clark, Lloyd Gough and Jack Webb play supporting roles. Director Cecil B. DeMille and gossip columnist Hedda Hopper play themselves, and the film includes cameo appearances by leading silent film actors Buster Keaton, H. B. Warner and Anna Q. Nilsson.

Praised by many critics when first released, Sunset Boulevard was nominated for eleven Academy Awards and won three. It is widely accepted as a classic, often cited as one of the greatest films of American cinema. Deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the U.S. Library of Congress in 1989, Sunset Boulevard was included in the first group of films selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. In 1998, it was ranked number twelve on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 best American films of the 20th century, and in 2007 it was 16th on their 10th Anniversary list.

PowellPressburger · 07-20-2012, 12:17 PM

Choose the SUNSET BOULEVARD Blu Ray Cover Art!

At EW.com

The new Sunset Boulevard Blu-ray includes extensive in-depth bonus materials, including a new deleted scene. Paramount has selected two striking images as potential covers for the new edition, and they’d like your input on which is best. One is a version of an original 1950 movie poster, with Desmond lurking over Gillis and his new screenwriter girlfriend (Nancy Olson). The other is a classic photo of Desmond admiring her stage pose in her bedroom mirror. Click below to view them both, in addition to a quick video clip to remind you of the film’s magnificence. Then be sure to vote on the image you prefer before the poll closes on July 27. The winner will grace the Blu-ray upon its release on Nov. 6.

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/07/2...-vote-blu-ray/

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ghostsofjoy · 07-20-2012, 12:33 PM

WOW. I like both but I'm going to have to go with the original theatrical one-sheet.

Akijama · 07-20-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Choose the SUNSET BOULEVARD Blu Ray Cover Art!

At EW.com

The new Sunset Boulevard Blu-ray includes extensive in-depth bonus materials, including a new deleted scene. Paramount has selected two striking images as potential covers for the new edition, and they’d like your input on which is best. One is a version of an original 1950 movie poster, with Desmond lurking over Gillis and his new screenwriter girlfriend (Nancy Olson). The other is a classic photo of Desmond admiring her stage pose in her bedroom mirror. Click below to view them both, in addition to a quick video clip to remind you of the film’s magnificence. Then be sure to vote on the image you prefer before the poll closes on July 27. The winner will grace the Blu-ray upon its release on Nov. 6.

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/07/2...-vote-blu-ray/

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Wow.Thx a lot for sharing this,mate.Great find.Both covers look great,but i like first one(b/w) better!Voted!

Arkadin · 07-20-2012, 12:57 PM

been a long wait, but very excited to soon have this masterpiece on blu.

btw: I'll be voting for the 2nd image for sure.

rezpekt · 07-20-2012, 01:02 PM

The original poster art is surely the one to go with in this case.

Monterey Jack · 07-20-2012, 01:45 PM

The original poster art, for sure.

dougotte · 07-20-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rezpekt

The original poster art is surely the one to go with in this case.

It is, and I voted for it. Unlike most online polls, I couldn't see the current results. Did I miss it, or are they hiding it?

Doug

MifuneFan · 07-20-2012, 02:07 PM

I don't like either of them. I'd rather they just went with the DVD cover art

Yami · 07-20-2012, 02:10 PM

It has to be the original poster, for me.

monque · 07-20-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by yami

it has to be the original poster, for me.

+1

bookcase · 07-20-2012, 04:03 PM

It should be this one, which I have framed and hanging in our house.

MifuneFan · 07-20-2012, 04:08 PM

I would prefer something like these foreign posters:

http://www.impawards.com/1950/poster...d_ver4_xlg.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6kYzhJGqq2...BPoster-02.jpg

the sordid sentinel · 07-20-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

been a long wait, but very excited to soon have this masterpiece on blu.

btw: I'll be voting for the 2nd image for sure.

That is my choice as well. Can not wait to own this movie..SO freakin' good. They just don't make 'em like Holden anymore.

Arkadin · 07-20-2012, 05:41 PM

sordid--be sure to check out the French bd of The Devil's Brigade--very nice release.

James Luckard · 07-20-2012, 05:55 PM

Definitely the original poster. The new one is cool, feels like the kind of thing Criterion would do, but why mess with such iconic keyart.

lilboyblu · 07-20-2012, 06:14 PM

Original poster art...for the win!
Thanks for breaking the news too, Akijama!

Akijama · 07-20-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lilboyblu

Original poster art...for the win!
Thanks for breaking the news too, Akijama!

Lol,no problem,man.But all props should go to PowellPressburger .He's the person responsible for sharing this news,not me

HelmutNewton · 07-20-2012, 06:34 PM

Voted for the original poster art. I love vintage movie posters!

dr.mabuse · 07-20-2012, 06:52 PM

The original one by a mile. Love that poster art.
Anyway can't wait to see this film in HD. It's definitely in my top 10.

07-20-2012, 01:02 PM	#6
rezpekt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Estonia Blu-ray collection:110 Trading Score:1	The original poster art is surely the one to go with in this case. Masters of Cinema series \| British Film Institute \| Criterion Collection

07-20-2012, 02:10 PM	#10
Yami Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:122 DVD collection:46 PS3 collection:1	It has to be the original poster, for me. Follow me on twitter

07-20-2012, 04:08 PM	#13
MifuneFan Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City Blu-ray collection:192 Trading Score:8	I would prefer something like these foreign posters: http://www.impawards.com/1950/poster...d_ver4_xlg.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6kYzhJGqq2...BPoster-02.jpg Last edited by MifuneFan; 07-20-2012 at 04:11 PM.

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07-20-2012, 12:17 PM	#2
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Mpls, MN Blu-ray collection:658 DVD collection:243 Blu-ray reviews: 50 Trading Score:1	Choose the SUNSET BOULEVARD Blu Ray Cover Art! At EW.com The new Sunset Boulevard Blu-ray includes extensive in-depth bonus materials, including a new deleted scene. Paramount has selected two striking images as potential covers for the new edition, and they’d like your input on which is best. One is a version of an original 1950 movie poster, with Desmond lurking over Gillis and his new screenwriter girlfriend (Nancy Olson). The other is a classic photo of Desmond admiring her stage pose in her bedroom mirror. Click below to view them both, in addition to a quick video clip to remind you of the film’s magnificence. Then be sure to vote on the image you prefer before the poll closes on July 27. The winner will grace the Blu-ray upon its release on Nov. 6. http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/07/2...-vote-blu-ray/ SB1.jpg SB2.jpg Stop the Replacing of original Studio Opening / Closing logos! These are becoming endangered and should be kept intact. They are part of film history. Panasonic Viera 50" TH-50PZ80U Pioneer Elite SC-65 LG BD550 Region Free Sony PS3 JackDVD78@gmail.com Seller Thread http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=218680 Last edited by PowellPressburger; 07-20-2012 at 12:30 PM.

07-20-2012, 12:33 PM	#3
ghostsofjoy Expert Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Owensboro, KY Blu-ray collection:366 Trading Score:6	WOW. I like both but I'm going to have to go with the original theatrical one-sheet. desperately seeking MINT U.S. slips: The Blind Side (original) - I Am Number Four (single disc, blue border) - Limitless - Sex and the City: The Movie Please PM me if you have any of these available for purchase.

07-20-2012, 12:57 PM	#5
Arkadin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007 Location:a large castle in Segovia, Spain Blu-ray collection:288 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:9	been a long wait, but very excited to soon have this masterpiece on blu. btw: I'll be voting for the 2nd image for sure.

07-20-2012, 01:45 PM	#7
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:33	The original poster art, for sure. First, ye rubs something furry t'get a charge...then ye picks yer target...! Digital Copies for sale: -Titanic iTunes ($1.75) -Django Unchained iTunes ($2.25)

07-20-2012, 02:07 PM	#9
MifuneFan Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City Blu-ray collection:192 Trading Score:8	I don't like either of them. I'd rather they just went with the DVD cover art

07-20-2012, 05:41 PM	#15
Arkadin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007 Location:a large castle in Segovia, Spain Blu-ray collection:288 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:9	sordid--be sure to check out the French bd of The Devil's Brigade--very nice release.

07-20-2012, 05:55 PM	#16
James Luckard Special Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:353 Blu-ray reviews:8	Definitely the original poster. The new one is cool, feels like the kind of thing Criterion would do, but why mess with such iconic keyart.

07-20-2012, 06:14 PM	#17
lilboyblu Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Here, There and Everywhere Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:384 DVD collection:131 Trading Score:2	Original poster art...for the win! Thanks for breaking the news too, Akijama!

07-20-2012, 06:34 PM	#19
HelmutNewton Active Member Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:175 Blu-ray reviews:3	Voted for the original poster art. I love vintage movie posters!

07-20-2012, 06:52 PM	#20
dr.mabuse Active Member Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Switzerland Blu-ray collection:481 DVD collection:24 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	The original one by a mile. Love that poster art. Anyway can't wait to see this film in HD. It's definitely in my top 10.