Are B/W movies worthy of BD?

[Blu-Ron]

Would it be worth it? Classic movies like Frankenstein and Psycho?

[BStecke]

They're film like anything else. B&W doesn't equal poor quality

[Blu-Ron]

Is there a B/W flick out on BD already? Not that I'm aware of.

[BStecke]

Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

Is there a B/W flick out on BD already? Not that I'm aware of.

I don't think there are any 100% black and white films out now, but there are black and white parts of many films, like Casino Royale, that look great.

[AliceT]

Sure, they deserve their place too. Id love a BD version of Godzilla (1954)

[Alan Gordon]

I'm looking forward to some Black & White films. However:

Considering the amount of people complaining about buying their WIDESCREEN TVs only to have some of their screen real estate be taken up by BLACK BARS.

Considering the amount of people complaining about buying their HDTVs for PQ only to have some films on BD released with FILM GRAIN.

The odds of many of these people appreciating BLACK AND WHITE films instead of complaining how they bought a COLOR TV and are not getting their money's worth with a BLACK & WHITE FILM, might be small... at least at this time.

~Alan

[Clark Kent]

I can't wait for Citizen Kane on Blu-ray. Black and white movies look great on Blu-ray. Several have already been released.

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

Is there a B/W flick out on BD already? Not that I'm aware of.

Wasn't The Longest Day in black and white?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...ow=screenshots

[Deciazulado]

Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

Is there a B/W flick out on BD already? Not that I'm aware of.

From the Apocalist:

TITLES AVAILABLE NOW (5)

good night, and good luck (Warner) B/W
Jailhouse Rock (Warner) DtHD 5.1 and DD Mono B/W
The Longest Day (Fox) B/W
Persepolis (Sony) B/W
20 Million Miles to Earth (Sony) B/W + colorized versions

COMING SOON (3)

The Mist (Weinstein) includes B/W and color versions
Casablanca (Warners) Ultimate Collectors Edition B/W Academy ratio
Metropolis (Kino) B/W silent 1.33


And of course there will be more (for example see Criterion) TBA


Black and white film tends to be sharper than film with color dyes, all else being equal.

[Barbie-Shrimp]

The Man Who Wasn't There would be incredible.

[reginaroadie]

Put me down for CITIZEN KANE as well. Given how pioneering Greg Tolland's cinematography was on that film, it would definitely be a B&W movie that deserves to be on Blu-Ray.

Also looking forward to CASABLANCA and METROPOLIS on Blu, and THE THIRD MAN is one Criterion title on Blu I want to get. Those Vienna sewers and Harry Lime's reveal are going to look awesome at 1080p.

[rkolinski]

And "Metropolis" is coming out on Blu in 2009! Yes, I will be just as happy watching more detail on blu even if it is in b&w!

[rkolinski]

And I would love to see some Akira Kurosawa films released on Blu.

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

Would it be worth it? Classic movies like Frankenstein and Psycho?

For sure... a remastered BD version with incredible contrast and restored visuals will look fantastic.

[nbxfan]

Not a traditional B/W Film as it is animated but, Persepolis is all B/W.

[ClaytonMG]

Good Night and Good Luck is one, and The Mist will be B&W.

[CAB]

I can't wait for Young Frankenstein.

[Midnightsailor]

Originally Posted by CAB

I can't wait for Young Frankenstein.

[Octavio]

The only B&W movie that I've seen is "Casablanca" (HD-DVD) and it looks amazing!

The audio sounded fine and perfectly suited this vintage movie.

I am eagerly waiting to have that movie on Blu-ray

[glenn-bob]

i think they would look super sharp.