The Frisco Kid (1979) coming from WAC

[Akijama]

coming in july

[IndyMLVC]

Wow. I'll pick this one up.

That cover is atrocious. Had no idea that was an actual poster for the film.

[dressedtokill]

Really? Personally, I love the cover and I think it manages to convey what the movie is more or less is about. I don't know... I really like it. Anyway, I love anything Wilder, so I'm glad I can cross off another title from his filmography.

[Drexlore]

Just watched the Almost Cult Classics video on this the other day.

The Frisco Kid (1979) | Almost Cult Classics - YouTube

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by dressedtokill

Really? Personally, I love the cover and I think it manages to convey what the movie is more or less is about. I don't know... I really like it. Anyway, I love anything Wilder, so I'm glad I can cross off another title from his filmography.

I prefer the original posters...





Or even this...

[Dragon78]

Never saw this one.

[DukeTogo84]

I actually like the cover art. Day 1 for me.

[Michael24]

Strange choice of cover, but this is one I've been hoping for for a long time now.

[hasslein]

I surprised they didn’t censor wilder’s junk…

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Wow. I'll pick this one up.

That cover is atrocious. Had no idea that was an actual poster for the film.

[Show spoiler][

Indeed. This is what it should look like:

[SIWilson]

Been waiting on this one as well. Not the best film obviously, but still enjoyable. It holds more of a nostalgic place with me. This was the first unedited film I saw when 'cable tv' came to our neighborhood in 1980. I will definitely pick this up at a decent price point - $12-13 range.

[RCRochester]

I was very disappointed by this film when I saw it considering the talent involved. It wasn't terrible, just very mediocre. It's been a while though, so I'd be interested in revisiting it again with adjusted expectations.

[IndyMLVC]

Still, for a Harrison Ford choice, I'd have much rather had Mosquito Coast. Still can't believe we didn't get that when the new series premiered.

[rubystone356]

Originally Posted by Dragon78

Never saw this one.

You are in for a treat.

Jacob

[chip75]

Unexpected, but great news!

[gkolb]

Gene got first billing on all those posters. Raiders hadn’t landed yet.
Now I can retire my DVD.

The Italian poster they’re using is interesting, but I do prefer the U.S. one a little bit.

[ShellBeacher]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Still, for a Harrison Ford choice, I'd have much rather had Mosquito Coast. Still can't believe we didn't get that when the new series premiered.

Finally on the way, apparently...courtesy of some buzz by George Feltenstein, I believe...

[Mose Harper]

Originally Posted by RCRochester

I was very disappointed by this film when I saw it considering the talent involved. It wasn't terrible, just very mediocre. It's been a while though, so I'd be interested in revisiting it again with adjusted expectations.

Siskel & Ebert thought it was a dog, and I think it was generally panned by most critics.

I honestly can't wrap my head around anyone not at least liking this film.
Wilder's character is so earnest and sweet hearted, and there is genuine chemistry between him and Ford, in a part that slides right in between Han and Indy, without feeling like a lazy imitation of either (I realize Indy was still in his future). Then you fold in another entertainingly boo and hiss-able villain turn by William Smith...hell, I absolutely adore this movie.

Not digging the key art they're using, but the discs the important thing.

Very, VERY happy to see this getting released.

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by ShellBeacher

Finally on the way, apparently...courtesy of some buzz by George Feltenstein, I believe...

Really? Link?

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Really? Link?

Mentioned in this post:

Originally Posted by xochipilli

Robert Meyer Burnett called up George Feltenstein on his podcast for the first time in a long while, and while he kept things close to the chest, not revealing so much as a hint regarding future releases, there were a couple of interesting tidbits buried in the conversation:

• Regarding Zaslav coming in as the new owner, he says that while they're not quite sure what that means yet as far as the Archive is concerned, "all indications are very positive". He's also very excited about his new office on the lot, as it's the first time he's worked there as opposed to an office building across the street.
• He reiterates that the sales of The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm have been and continue to be "quite robust".
• He says they've got a lot of nitrate sitting around the studio in various external facilities, which are all being scanned in 4K ("long overdue"). Once again, it'll be releases both in black and white and colour, from every decade including more recent titles.
• Round Midnight was actually licensed to Criterion five-six years ago, but the release was delayed due to a lot of "legal spaghetti" which had to be worked out.
• All three June titles are, as you'd guess, 4K scans of the best preservation elements.
• They're currently putting the finishing touches on the '31 Jekyll and Hyde, so it'll most likely be done in time for Halloween.
• The Mosquito Coast is a very likely title for the near future, now that they have a long-term deal with the Saul Zaentz company.
• Amadeus-while some conversations here on the forum seem to take it as granted that the film is already in the works, possibly both versions licensed to Criterion, from the way George talks about it it seems like they haven't even discussed the project. Since it's a high-profile 4K release he's only involved in an advisory role, but it looks like it's still a ways off.
• He brings up next year's 100th anniversary celebration of the studio, and how he's had to hold people back from focusing too much on the MGM titles they own, rather than promoting actual Warner Brothers titles that should be the focus.
• Regarding 4K releases from the archive, while they haven't even had the first discussion yet, George believes it's coming eventually, seeming more optimistic than even a few months ago. He says it's just a matter of picking the right title to start with, making sure it makes sense financially and then keep supporting the format at a nice cadence.

It starts at 2:32:00 and ends at 3:02:30:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2qlnhZF2UY