Lifeboat (1944) - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 10-18-2016, 05:02 PM

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Coming Soon to Blu-ray!

Alfred Hitchcock's Lifeboat (1944) with optional English subtitles

Confirmed Bonus Features:
• New Audio Commentary by Film Historian Tim Lucas
• Audio Commentary by Film Professor Drew Casper
• The Making of Lifeboat
• Animated Montage of Images

https://www.facebook.com/KinoLorberS...type=3&theater

The Great Owl · 10-18-2016, 05:05 PM

Hmmmm...

I've got the region-free Australian Blu-ray of Lifeboat that shares the same transfer and extras as the UK Masters of Cinema disc.

If the transfer is improved, and, if the new audio commentaries are worthwhile, however, then I'll double-dip for this Kino edition.

PeterNeal · 10-18-2016, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Hmmmm...

I've got the region-free Australian Blu-ray of Lifeboat that shares the same transfer and extras as the UK Masters of Cinema disc.

If the transfer is improved, and, if the new audio commentaries are worthwhile, however, then I'll double-dip for this Kino edition.

I think it is safe to say that the Tim Lucas commentary will be great. The guy has a way of making you feel like you just took a master class on the film and filmmakers. Check out some of his other commentaries or writing to get a feel for what you'd be in for.

BluPat · 10-18-2016, 06:15 PM

Finally! I've been going to get the MOC release but now will get this one! Thank you Kino!

78deluxe · 10-18-2016, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Hmmmm...

I've got the region-free Australian Blu-ray of Lifeboat that shares the same transfer and extras as the UK Masters of Cinema disc.

If the transfer is improved, and, if the new audio commentaries are worthwhile, however, then I'll double-dip for this Kino edition.

Just got the AUS release last week.

Kino doesn't seem to be the kind of company that actually does any restoration work on their own. I'm guessing I'll be fine with my copy, but we shall see.

I just realized the other day the Rebecca, Notorious and Spellbound discs are out of print. I wonder why.

jedidarrick · 10-19-2016, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 78deluxe

I just realized the other day the Rebecca, Notorious and Spellbound discs are out of print. I wonder why.

Perhaps Criterion/Janus acquired the rights to those to get them back?

78deluxe · 10-19-2016, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jedidarrick

Perhaps Criterion/Janus acquired the rights to those to get them back?

I thought the same thing. I'd double dip on Rebecca for sure. Lots of special features on my criterion DVD set that are lacking on the blue release.

And chances are I'd dip again on the others too. Have the criterion DVDs also in addition to the OOP blu

MifuneFan · 10-18-2016, 05:09 PM

I have the excellent UK Steelbook, but great to finally see this get a stateside release. Very nice that it has two commentary tracks too.

Brycemasterjedi1 · 10-18-2016, 06:21 PM

Will it include Hitchcock's 2 short films?
If not I think I'll stick with the Australian release.

javi92 · 10-18-2016, 06:54 PM

Sweet. Never got around to picking up the UK disc, so I'll be grabbing this for sure.

James Luckard · 10-19-2016, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Brycemasterjedi1

Will it include Hitchcock's 2 short films?
If not I think I'll stick with the Australian release.

Doesn't look like it. I had hoped Criterion would get this title, since they have done other Fox titles, and that they would get the two propaganda shorts. If they don't end up on Lifeboat here, chances are they'll never receive a US release, sadly.

I have the MOC release, which has them, but was hoping for a US release too.

Monterey Jack · 10-19-2016, 03:55 AM

Schweet. More HD Hitchcock is always welcome.

Blu Titan · 10-18-2016, 06:55 PM

Wow...this is a great get by Kino. Awesome movie

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El_Fez · 10-18-2016, 07:15 PM

Oh goodie! I caught this movie on Laserdisc ages and ages ago - but I didnt think of it again until just this halloween for my Horrorthon, with all my Hitch watchings.

Will buy!

cheez avenger · 10-19-2016, 01:43 AM

Yeah, My Masters of Cinema edition will do just fine.

FilmKoala · 10-19-2016, 04:02 AM

Awesome news.

scaramunga · 10-19-2016, 09:52 AM

Great news about lifeboat!!!

jjhlh · 10-28-2016, 11:59 PM

More Hitchcock on blu ray is always a cause for celebration. Here's hoping Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Stage Fright, and Under Capricorn also get released on blu ray!

James Luckard · 10-29-2016, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jjhlh

More Hitchcock on blu ray is always a cause for celebration. Here's hoping Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Stage Fright, and Under Capricorn also get released on blu ray!

I wonder who even controls Under Capricorn in the US anymore. It hasn't been available here for about 10 years, since the 2003 Image DVD release went OOP. That release isn't even listed at Amazon anymore, they only list the Korean import DVD.

Adam C. · 10-30-2016, 07:57 AM

I've never seen Lifeboat but have always wanted to check it out! Sweet!

10-18-2016, 05:05 PM	#2
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	Hmmmm... I've got the region-free Australian Blu-ray of Lifeboat that shares the same transfer and extras as the UK Masters of Cinema disc. If the transfer is improved, and, if the new audio commentaries are worthwhile, however, then I'll double-dip for this Kino edition.

10-18-2016, 06:15 PM	#4
BluPat Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:241 Blu-ray collection:1455 Blu-ray reviews: 80 Trading Score:4	Finally! I've been going to get the MOC release but now will get this one! Thank you Kino!

10-18-2016, 05:09 PM	#8
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	I have the excellent UK Steelbook, but great to finally see this get a stateside release. Very nice that it has two commentary tracks too.

10-18-2016, 06:21 PM	#9
Brycemasterjedi1 Member Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:160 DVD collection:45 Digital collection:15 iTunes collection:3 Trading Score:1	Will it include Hitchcock's 2 short films? If not I think I'll stick with the Australian release.

10-18-2016, 06:54 PM	#10
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	Sweet. Never got around to picking up the UK disc, so I'll be grabbing this for sure.

10-19-2016, 03:55 AM	#12
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	Schweet. More HD Hitchcock is always welcome.

10-18-2016, 06:55 PM	#13
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Wow...this is a great get by Kino. Awesome movie .

10-18-2016, 07:15 PM	#14
El_Fez Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Funkytown 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1923 DVD collection:405 Trading Score:9	Oh goodie! I caught this movie on Laserdisc ages and ages ago - but I didnt think of it again until just this halloween for my Horrorthon, with all my Hitch watchings. Will buy!

10-19-2016, 01:43 AM	#15
cheez avenger Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:804 Blu-ray collection:1583 Trading Score:9	Yeah, My Masters of Cinema edition will do just fine.

10-19-2016, 04:02 AM	#16
FilmKoala Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Severnaya 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:1256 DVD collection:4 Digital collection:71 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:15	Awesome news.

10-19-2016, 09:52 AM	#17
scaramunga Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:23	Great news about lifeboat!!!

10-28-2016, 11:59 PM	#18
jjhlh Active Member Member since:Oct 2011	More Hitchcock on blu ray is always a cause for celebration. Here's hoping Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Stage Fright, and Under Capricorn also get released on blu ray!

10-30-2016, 07:57 AM	#20
Adam C. Member Member since:Jun 2016 Home Theater Gallery:60 Blu-ray collection:426	I've never seen Lifeboat but have always wanted to check it out! Sweet!

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