Star 80 - Eric Roberts' tour de force - Blu-ray Forum

awongus · 11-23-2009, 08:13 PM

Anybody remember this movie? Based on the true story of Dorothy Stratten (PMOY 1979), played beautifully by Mariel Hemmingway, it tells the sad tale of her rise and fall in Hollywood. Eric Roberts' performance as the painfully insecure boyfriend is one of the spookiest and most powerful I have ever seen. Stayed with me loooong after the film was over.

Any idea if/when it's coming to Blu??

Forty-One · 03-17-2010, 10:10 PM

I remember Eric Roberts in a movie called The Pope of Greenwich Village, also starring Mickey Rourke in the leading role. Eric Roberts:"Charlie, they've cut my thumb!"

Nicage22 · 08-07-2019, 01:47 PM

Warner Archives released this on DVD, but not on blu-ray. Can somebody explain to me what they were thinking?

The film was controversial when released, it has only now started to be lauded for its magnificent storytelling, editing and its daring tone. It remains an insanely good film.

charsi · 08-09-2019, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicage22

Warner Archives released this on DVD, but not on blu-ray. Can somebody explain to me what they were thinking?

The film was controversial when released, it has only now started to be lauded for its magnificent storytelling, editing and its daring tone. It remains an insanely good film.

i have the snapper case for this movie

AnamorphicWidescreen · 08-14-2019, 12:20 PM

Star 80 is a great & disturbing film - but the regular DVD out there is very sub-par. I've seen this at least once, and the PQ is awful. I would definitely be onboard for an HD remaster.

For what it's worth, I didn't even realize Eric Roberts was the brother of Julia Roberts until about ten years ago; he's acted quite a bit over the years - and has starred in some great roles (Runaway Train, S80, etc.) but he's definitely underrated.

emmet otter · 02-29-2020, 03:50 PM

Would definitely like to see this released. Im surprised it hasnt yet.

disco1979 · 03-15-2020, 07:42 AM

Eric Roberts was brilliant in this. Why he wasn't Oscar-nominated (or won) is beyond me. One of the best performances of the '80s. And, yes, it's up there with De Niro in Raging Bull.

Aunt Peg · 03-15-2020, 12:36 PM

The film has a big cult following. It's screaming for a Blu Ray release. Criterion would be an appropriate label to release it I would think.

moovimn · 02-01-2021, 06:31 PM

Wouldn't it be ironic if they remade this film with actor Paul Schneider as Paul? He would fit the role pretty well I think and it would be interesting to see.

11-23-2009, 08:13 PM	#1
awongus Expert Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:540 DVD collection:240	Star 80 - Eric Roberts' tour de force Anybody remember this movie? Based on the true story of Dorothy Stratten (PMOY 1979), played beautifully by Mariel Hemmingway, it tells the sad tale of her rise and fall in Hollywood. Eric Roberts' performance as the painfully insecure boyfriend is one of the spookiest and most powerful I have ever seen. Stayed with me loooong after the film was over. Any idea if/when it's coming to Blu??

08-14-2019, 12:20 PM	#5
AnamorphicWidescreen Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2014	Star 80 is a great & disturbing film - but the regular DVD out there is very sub-par. I've seen this at least once, and the PQ is awful. I would definitely be onboard for an HD remaster. For what it's worth, I didn't even realize Eric Roberts was the brother of Julia Roberts until about ten years ago; he's acted quite a bit over the years - and has starred in some great roles (Runaway Train, S80, etc.) but he's definitely underrated. Last edited by AnamorphicWidescreen; 08-14-2019 at 12:26 PM.

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03-17-2010, 10:10 PM	#2
Forty-One Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Canada 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:107	I remember Eric Roberts in a movie called *The Pope of Greenwich Village, also starring Mickey Rourke in the leading role. Eric Roberts:"Charlie, they've cut my thumb!"*

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Nicage22 Active Member Member since:Jun 2018	Warner Archives released this on DVD, but not on blu-ray. Can somebody explain to me what they were thinking? The film was controversial when released, it has only now started to be lauded for its magnificent storytelling, editing and its daring tone. It remains an insanely good film.

02-29-2020, 03:50 PM	#6
emmet otter Special Member Member since:Mar 2016 Location:Frogtown Hollow, NJ	Would definitely like to see this released. Im surprised it hasnt yet.

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disco1979 Special Member Member since:Jun 2017 Location:Toronto, Ontario 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:2170	Eric Roberts was brilliant in this. Why he wasn't Oscar-nominated (or won) is beyond me. One of the best performances of the '80s. And, yes, it's up there with De Niro in Raging Bull.

03-15-2020, 12:36 PM	#8
Aunt Peg Blu-ray Count Member since:May 2013 Location:Sydney 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:4849 DVD collection:517	The film has a big cult following. It's screaming for a Blu Ray release. Criterion would be an appropriate label to release it I would think.

02-01-2021, 06:31 PM	#9
moovimn Member Member since:Jan 2016 Blu-ray collection:1	Wouldn't it be ironic if they remade this film with actor Paul Schneider as Paul? He would fit the role pretty well I think and it would be interesting to see.

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