Noah Baumbach's Highball (1997) (MVD Marquee Collection) - June 7th, 2022

[MifuneFan]

MVD will be releasing Noah Baumbach's third feature film Highball (1997) on June 7th. The film has an interesting history to say the least. It was made in 6 days, using the remaining money Baumbach got from Mr. Jealousy (1997), and in Baumbach's view is considered essentially unfinished. The film has a great ensemble cast, including the late Peter Bogdanovich. MVD will also be including a new 75 minute documentary titled "The Making of Highball" which features interviews from various crew, and cast members.

Diane and Travis throw great parties. This year they are throwing three: a birthday bash for Felix; a Halloween masquerade; and a New Year's celebration. Whether it's the faulty pyrotechnics of a "recovering" magician... Travis' struggle to turn Diane's kitchen into a micro-brewery... the imagined death of Phillip's Ethiopian son... Fletcher's attempt to bed a celebrity or Diane's drunken attempt at seduction... something is always out of place and someone is definitely going to get hurt!

An all-star ensemble cast that includes Justine Bateman (Satisfaction), Noah Baumbach (The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou), Peter Bogdanovich (Mr. Jealousy), Dean Cameron (Summer School), Rae Dawn Chong (Commando), Chris Eigeman (Kicking and Screaming), Carlos Jacott (Marriage Story), Annabella Sciorra (Mr. Jealousy), Ally Sheedy (The Breakfast Club) and Eric Stoltz (Kicking and Screaming) shine in this hysterical indie comedy where tension is the prime mixer, served with a splash of laughs and a twist of mayhem.

Bonus Materials

High Definition (1080p) presentation of the main feature in 1.78:1 aspect ratio
Audio: LPCM 2.0 Stereo
English and Spanish Subtitles
NEW! “The Making of “Highball”, a feature-length documentary including interviews with producer Joel Kastelberg, co-writer and star Christopher Reed and stars Lauren Katz, John Leer, Rae Dawn Chong, Peter Bogdanovich, and Dean Cameron (HD, 75 mins)
Original Theatrical Trailer

[dylrichard02]

Ooh, very interesting. I really like Kicking and Screaming and have been meaning to get Mr. Jealousy so I can see all of his early stuff. This'll join the to buy list.

[Gacivory]

Interesting! I assumed this would’ve only made it to home video as a special feature! Only Margot at the Wedding, Kicking & Screaming, & Meyerowitz Stories need to make it to Blu!

[dylrichard02]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

Interesting! I assumed this would’ve only made it to home video as a special feature! Only Margot at the Wedding, Kicking & Screaming, & Meyerowitz Stories need to make it to Blu!

We need the Meyerowitz Stories on blu-ray like yesterday!