Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) (Collector's Edition)

[ben6543]

[rdodolak]

I'm been wondering when this would eventually show up on Blu-ray and it's good to see titles that haven't had a Blu-ray release yet instead of more re-releases.

[Bates_Motel]

Even though it's Shout, it's good news. happy to see it.

[Monterey Jack]

One of the most beautifully-photographed movies I have ever seen. Hope the transfer it up to snuff.

Beautiful cover, as well. I'd love to have a poster of that.

[Brian81]

Now this is a surprise

[rdodolak]

It looks like this got pushed back 5 months to Nov 5, 2019.

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

It looks like this got pushed back 5 months to Nov 5, 2019.

On Facebook they announced that they are gonna interview people involved with the movie.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

On Facebook they announced that they are gonna interview people involved with the movie.

I must have missed it, any idea when it was posted as I can't seem to find the post.

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

I must have missed it, any idea when it was posted as I can't seem to find the post.

April 16 on the Shout Select Facebook page.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

April 16 on the Shout Select Facebook page.

That's why I couldn't find it, I was looking on the Shout Factory site and also checked Scream Factory (although it shouldn't have been there), but forget they had a Shout Select page. Thanks.

Originally Posted by Shout Select

We have an exciting update for you today about Snow Falling on Cedars (Collector’s Edition) that is sure to excite you all! After the announcement of our upcoming release, we were very fortunate to be contacted by additional individuals who are interested in recording brand-new interviews for our set and have found time in their busy schedule to sit down with us.

Unfortunately the additional scheduling that it will take to get these interviews in the can means that we’ll have to adjust the street date. We promise it will be worth it and hope you are as excited as we are!

Now, that is pretty cool.

[civiclx]

Wow, I had known that there was a listing with no release date for this film and just figured we would never see it on Blu Ray. I was checking out my DVD Wishlist page when I decided to search the DB again to see if there was a date (not really expecting to see one) and what do you know?!

[MJD64]

Having read David Guterson's novel several years earlier, I was eager to see this when it was released theatrically. A visually splendid and touching film that surprisingly met with apathy from both the public and the critics; I suppose the measured pacing put many off, but Robert Richardson's lensing was so stunning it was damn-near intoxicating. Great to read that individuals involved with the movie want to contribute their recollections to the Blu; this is a film that thoroughly deserves a reappraisal.

[rdodolak]

Given we're a month out from release, I'm guessing this is either getting delayed or it won't have the planned extras since the extras haven't even been announced yet. In order to get this authored and replicated the extras should be firmed up by now.

[whiteberry]

Bonus Features
-NEW 4K Transfer And Restoration Supervised By Cinematographer Robert Richardson
-NEW “Accident Rules” – A Look Back At The Film Including Brand-new Interviews With Director/Co-Writer Scott Hicks, Novelist David Guterson, Director Of Photography Robert Richardson, And Composer James Newton Howard
-NEW “A Fresh Snow” – A Look At The Restoration Of The Film With Robert Richardson
-Audio Commentary With Scott Hicks
-Spotlight On Location
-Deleted Scenes
-Theatrical Trailer

https://www.shoutfactory.com/product...roduct_id=7084

[Knrsa333]

Have never seen this one, but have always known about it. Worth a blind buy?

[rdodolak]

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[leeza]

Any reviews or impressions of the picture quality yet?

[roadwarrior980]

Got this in the mail yesterday and looking forward to viewing it tonight. I wasn't aware it had a 4k restoration supervised by Robert Richardson along with all bonus material from the last dvd, to include a new feature. I like the artwork on the slipcover and case too

[Keymaster]

Originally Posted by leeza

Any reviews or impressions of the picture quality yet?

I just finished watching Snow Falling on Cedars, projected at 100 inches.

The picture quality is excellent and so is the film's cinematography. It's a moody and quietly haunting picture, filmed through the fog and snow. The wintry locations, filmed in and around the town of Cathlamet, Washington, are breathtaking. Most of the softness in the transfer is a byproduct of the conditions in which it was filmed, as well as the style of the cinematographer.

It was my first time ever seeing the film, and I loved it. The narrative is dense and multi-layered. It's equally compelling as a love story and a courtroom drama. Max Von Sydow is damn good (what else is new) as the defense attorney, but the entire ensemble is game and there are subtly fine performances throughout.

I just hopped over to Rotten Tomatoes and noticed the film has a 40 percent rotten rating after 91 reviews. That's absurd. This film is absolutely underrated, at least as far as the critics are concerned. Don't believe everything you read.

Anyway, as a fan of much of the cast, I can't believe I hadn't seen Snow Falling on Cedars until now. This is a great release, and a solid transfer.

OT, but as far as classic Ethan Hawke films, there's three more I'd LOVE to see finally get rescued from DVD purgatory:

1) The Explorers is locked in the Paramount vault of doom
2) I'm praying for a DMC of White Fang but a tad worried about their new streaming service taking precedence over physical releases
3) And I'm not sure who would release Alive, but it was a Touchstone release.

[deltatauhobbit]

Originally Posted by Keymaster

1) The Explorers is locked in the Paramount vault of doom

Shout Factory seems to have cracked that nut at least a little bit, hopefully a Shout Select edition of Explorers will be around the corner sooner rather than later.