Easy Rider (1969)

[Oscar Rothman]

First Release (Box Set)



Second Release (Standalone)

[Mystic]

This is a film that is truly deserving of a Criterion release. I've had both the American and British blu ray releases of this film for some time now, and it will be great to see this film receive the "Criterion" treatment.

Thanks for sharing the great news with us. This is certainly something to look forward to!

[Scottie]

Originally Posted by Mystic

This is a film that is truly deserving of a Criterion release. I've had both the American and British blu ray releases of this film for some time now, and it will be great to see this film receive the "Criterion" treatment.

Thanks for sharing the great news with us. This is certainly something to look forward to!

Although it was originally released in the Criterion's America Lost and Found: The BBS Story set, I am happy nonetheless because I sold those films in anticipation for these standalones.

[MikeZ.]

My favorite film since the theater, in 1969. Twice.
Since then, it was waiting until 1989 for the VHS, then every incarnation since.
The 40th Anniversary Digibook being my latest, in 2009.

Extras exclusive to the Criterion :

Born to be Wild - a wonderful documentary film by Nicholas Freand Jones, which was aired on BBC2 in December 1995. The film contains an abundance of raw footage and various interviews with Dennis Hopper, Karen Black, cinematographer Laszlo Kovacs, producer Peter Fonda, Henry Jaglom, etc. In English, not subtitled. (30 min, 1080i).

Hopper and Fonda at Cannes - a segment from the French television from Pour le cinema, directed by Pierre Mignot, aired on May 22, 1969. In French, with optional English subtitles. (3 min, 1080i).

Steve Blauner - a new interview with Steve Blauner, who discusses the BBS and its legacy. The interview was conducted exclusively for Criterion in 2010. In English, not subtitled. (19 min, 1080p).

Trailers - in English, not subtitled.

-- Trailer 1 (3 min, 1080p).
-- Trailer 2 (1 min, 1080p).

And a 2nd Commentary track.

[MikeZ.]

[GasmaskAvenger]

Nice to see that this Criterion is getting a standalone release, but i'm pretty happy with my copy of the "America Lost and Found: The BBS Story" box set, so I pretty much already own this release anyway.

[RiFiFi1955]

Yeah same disc from the box set right?

[kdawq]

Guess I can sell my steelbook

[MikeZ.]

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[wormraper]

definitely picking this one up. Well Worth it

[MikeZ.]

It's here ! Listening to Fonda / Hopper / Lewis commentary first.

Just realized Criterion has my preferred DTS, whereas the digibook has Dolby TrueHD.

[Vidya]

Is the mono track uncompressed? I vaguely remember reading that the BBS set version had a lossy DD mono track (even though the back label clearly states that it should be uncompressed).

[MikeZ.]

Originally Posted by Vidya

Is the mono track uncompressed? I vaguely remember reading that the BBS set version had a lossy DD mono track.

Yes. Uncompressed mono. Sounds good too.

[Vidya]

Originally Posted by MikeZ.

Yes. Uncompressed mono. Sounds good too.

So they actually corrected it, huh? Are you absolutely sure? I think the original release has it listed as "uncompressed mono" in the menu even though it's not.

[PfR73]

I have the same question. Can someone confirm for sure that the mono track on the standalone release has been corrected to actually be lossless? I emailed Criterion several times about the disc in the box-set having a lossy track despite what the specs said and they never replied to me.

[Vidya]

According to the listing on this site, the mono track is not included. I expect that that's inaccurate. On Criterion's web site the following is still listed: "Restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised by director of photography László Kovács, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray".

[CyberpunkCentral]

Wait a minute, so this has a new restored HD transfer? Damn! I thought Sony's digibook transfer was the best this film was ever going to look.

[MikeZ.]

Originally Posted by CyberpunkCentral

Wait a minute, so this has a new restored HD transfer? Damn! I thought Sony's digibook transfer was the best this film was ever going to look.

Same transfer. Laszlo Kovacs, blah...blah...blah.

[Dan8700]

It seems Easy Rider received a 4K resto which will be screened at Cannes 2019.
But Cineteca collaborated, so... could be a mess.

Restored in 4K by Sony Pictures Entertainment in collaboration with Cineteca di Bologna. Restored from the 35mm Original Picture Negative and 35mm Black and White Separation Masters. 4K scanning and digital image restoration by L'Immagine Ritrovata. Audio restoration from the 35mm Original 3-track Magnetic Master by Chace Audio and Deluxe Audio. Color grading, picture conform, additional image restoration and DCP by Roundabout Entertainment. Colorist: Sheri Eisenberg. Restoration supervised by Grover Crisp.

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by Dan8700

It seems Easy Rider received a 4K resto which will be screened at Cannes 2019.
But Cineteca collaborated, so... could be a mess.

Nice that they're doing a new remaster. Normally, I would be worried about Ritrovata but the fact they listed an outside colorist makes me a little more optimistic.