Lone Star (John Sayles) - Blu-ray Forum

atfree · 08-05-2013, 04:04 PM

Another great movie not on Blu-Ray....and the DVD was released in 1999 with no later (improved) editions. This is, IMO, one of the finest movies of the 90's with great performances and story.

It appears, except for some of his "spoofy" efforts like Piranha, none of Sayles' work has been released on blu. I know I've seen Lone Star, Honeydripper, and Silver City on HDNet, Sony Movie Channel, etc but so far nothing on Blu-Ray. I know these would be niche titles, but would be perfect for Criterion, Shout Factory, Olive, or Twilight Time.

I'd buy Lone Star on Blu in a heartbeat......

tylergfoster · 08-05-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by atfree

Another great movie not on Blu-Ray....and the DVD was released in 1999 with no later (improved) editions. This is, IMO, one of the finest movies of the 90's with great performances and story.

It appears, except for some of his "spoofy" efforts like Piranha, none of Sayles' work has been released on blu. I know I've seen Lone Star, Honeydripper, and Silver City on HDNet, Sony Movie Channel, etc but so far nothing on Blu-Ray. I know these would be niche titles, but would be perfect for Criterion, Shout Factory, Olive, or Twilight Time.

I'd buy Lone Star on Blu in a heartbeat......

Well, Warner doesn't license out its movies, so you can cross all four of those distributors off your list.

Best bet is Warner Archive...shoot them a question about it on facebook, and maybe it'll turn out it's in the works or that WHV is going to do it themselves.

MifuneFan · 08-05-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tylergfoster

Well, Warner doesn't license out its movies, so you can cross all four of those distributors off your list.

Best bet is Warner Archive...shoot them a question about it on facebook, and maybe it'll turn out it's in the works or that WHV is going to do it themselves.

It's distributed by Sony, no?

edit: Guess not, the DVD is released by Warner

Abdrewes · 08-05-2013, 04:09 PM

For a second there, I thought this was an announcement

Such a great movie, wish it was on blu.

warrian · 08-05-2013, 04:22 PM

Lone Star is a great movie. One of my favorite scripts of all time.

It may be a long wait though.

onetet · 08-05-2013, 04:25 PM

Although it's been a while since I thought one of his new films was strong, IMO Sayles ranks among the greats of American independent film based on the strength of his great runs in the 80s and 90s--and Lone Star is one of his best works. Would love to revisit it on blu.

Matewan, Limbo, Brother From Another Planet, Eight Men Out, and Return of the Secaucus 7 are all provocative, interesting, and important films IMO.

Sayles is also a trailblazing figure for finding ways to get a prolific body of personal, handmade films financed and distributed a half-generation before the explosion of U.S. indie came in the form of breakthrough films from names like Jim Jarmusch, Spike Lee, Richard Linklater, Soderbergh, etc.

TJS_Blu · 08-05-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by atfree

Another great movie not on Blu-Ray....and the DVD was released in 1999 with no later (improved) editions. This is, IMO, one of the finest movies of the 90's with great performances and story.

Well, I obviously agree. This is a wish-list topic though.

Todd_Gaines · 08-05-2013, 08:03 PM

I remember really enjoying this film back in the day. I would love a bd release to see how well it holds up.

atfree · 08-05-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Well, I obviously agree. This is a wish-list topic though.

No problem with the move.....and well, I obviously agree with you.....both Foreign Correspondent and The Wicker Man belong on Blu-ray as well!!!

Sir Henry Rawkinson · 08-18-2013, 07:47 PM

The DVD is significantly windowboxed, jaggy, blocky, EE and only in stereo. Great film, long overdue a remaster and input from Sayles.

yhzmr · 08-18-2013, 07:59 PM

Speaking of Sayles who in my opinion is one of the most interesting directors out there a BD release of The Secret Of Roan Inish and Passion Fish would be welcome news.

Buscemi · 08-19-2013, 12:50 AM

With Warner Bros. licensing some titles now (Criterion got Badlands and Shout Factory is planning Nightbreed for next year), I think Criterion could get this one. It seems like a perfect title for them.

Also, Criterion could get access to some of Sayles' titles if they wanted to due to their deal with IFC (IFC currently holds the rights to a few of Sayles's films, such as Return of the Secaucus Seven and The Brother from Another Planet).

08-05-2013, 04:04 PM	#1
atfree Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:1120 DVD collection:125 MA collection:65 Digital collection:8 iTunes collection:86 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Lone Star (John Sayles) Another great movie not on Blu-Ray....and the DVD was released in 1999 with no later (improved) editions. This is, IMO, one of the finest movies of the 90's with great performances and story. It appears, except for some of his "spoofy" efforts like Piranha, none of Sayles' work has been released on blu. I know I've seen Lone Star, Honeydripper, and Silver City on HDNet, Sony Movie Channel, etc but so far nothing on Blu-Ray. I know these would be niche titles, but would be perfect for Criterion, Shout Factory, Olive, or Twilight Time. I'd buy Lone Star on Blu in a heartbeat......

08-05-2013, 04:09 PM	#4
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	For a second there, I thought this was an announcement Such a great movie, wish it was on blu.

08-05-2013, 04:22 PM	#5
warrian Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:American Midwest Blu-ray collection:2630 DVD collection:311 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:2	Lone Star is a great movie. One of my favorite scripts of all time. It may be a long wait though.

08-05-2013, 04:25 PM	#6
onetet Power Member Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Baltimore, Maryland Blu-ray collection:568 DVD collection:152 Trading Score:50	Although it's been a while since I thought one of his new films was strong, IMO Sayles ranks among the greats of American independent film based on the strength of his great runs in the 80s and 90s--and Lone Star is one of his best works. Would love to revisit it on blu. Matewan, Limbo, Brother From Another Planet, Eight Men Out, and Return of the Secaucus 7 are all provocative, interesting, and important films IMO. Sayles is also a trailblazing figure for finding ways to get a prolific body of personal, handmade films financed and distributed a half-generation before the explosion of U.S. indie came in the form of breakthrough films from names like Jim Jarmusch, Spike Lee, Richard Linklater, Soderbergh, etc.

08-05-2013, 08:03 PM	#8
Todd_Gaines Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Letterboxd Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:863 DVD collection:96 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:133	I remember really enjoying this film back in the day. I would love a bd release to see how well it holds up.

08-18-2013, 07:47 PM	#10
Sir Henry Rawkinson Member Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Bonnie Scotland	The DVD is significantly windowboxed, jaggy, blocky, EE and only in stereo. Great film, long overdue a remaster and input from Sayles.

08-18-2013, 07:59 PM	#11
yhzmr Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2010 Location:on the futon fighting sleep 4K collection:178 Blu-ray collection:6334 DVD collection:1003 Blu-ray reviews: 116	Speaking of Sayles who in my opinion is one of the most interesting directors out there a BD release of The Secret Of Roan Inish and Passion Fish would be welcome news.

08-19-2013, 12:50 AM	#12
Buscemi Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:3841	With Warner Bros. licensing some titles now (Criterion got Badlands and Shout Factory is planning Nightbreed for next year), I think Criterion could get this one. It seems like a perfect title for them. Also, Criterion could get access to some of Sayles' titles if they wanted to due to their deal with IFC (IFC currently holds the rights to a few of Sayles's films, such as Return of the Secaucus Seven and The Brother from Another Planet).

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