All of Me - 1984 (And other Steve Marin stuff...) - Blu-ray Forum

albabe · 07-05-2024, 08:22 PM

I was surprised that there wasn't a thread for this.

A few months ago I realized there were Two remaining Steve Martin films that I was real partial toward, that weren't out on Blu-Ray, "The Lonely Guy" and "All of Me..." and as it turns out, I completely missed the release of "The Lonely Guy" a few years back...

"All of Me," besides having great Character and Actors, and real decent story and dialogue... has my very favorite Musician joke of all time:

Steve is warming-up for a gig playing his cool old Gibson and Lily is controlling half of Steve's body, playing the easy right-hand strumming part of the changes... then when it's time for Steve's Solo, she doesn't give-up her control and makes a complete Atonal Mess of the Solo.

The "Conductor" asks, "Is this some sorta a joke," and Steve's best Buddy, played by the talented Jason Bernard (who isn't really blind) responds, "You didn't like that." I laughed so hard.

So... I hope someone sees fit to release this on Blu soon<

Brewski · 07-05-2024, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by albabe

I was surprised that there wasn't a thread for this.

A few months ago I realized there were Two remaining Steve Martin films that I was real partial toward, that weren't out on Blu-Ray, "The Lonely Guy" and "All of Me..." and as it turns out, I completely missed the release of "The Lonely Guy" a few years back...

"All of Me," besides having great Character and Actors, and real decent story and dialogue... has my very favorite Musician joke of all time:

Steve is warming-up for a gig playing his cool old Gibson and Lily is controlling half of Steve's body, playing the easy right-hand strumming part of changes... then when it's time for Steve's Solo, she doesn't give-up her control and makes a complete Atonal Mess of the Solo.

The "Conductor" asks, "Is this some sorta a joke," and Steve's best Buddy, played by the talented Jason Bernard (who isn't really blind) responds, "You didn't like that." I laughed so hard.

So... I hope someone sees fit to release this on Blu soon<

Hands down my favorite Steve Martin movie, directed by the great Carl Reiner. Its been available on streaming like MAX and Kanopy but yeah, I need to own the physical version. Be nice to have a 40th anniversary edition. Stellar supporting cast, Richard Libertini (Frank from Fletch) "Back in bowl"

albabe · 07-06-2024, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Brewski

Hands down my favorite Steve Martin movie, directed by the great Carl Reiner. Its been available on streaming like MAX and Kanopy but yeah, I need to own the physical version. Be nice to have a 40th anniversary edition. Stellar supporting cast, Richard Libertini (Frank from Fletch) "Back in bowl"

I guess it didn't do that well? I think they've released most of Steve's early films, except this one.

RFK · 07-06-2024, 08:58 PM

I'm still waiting for Pennies from Heaven.

LokiMok · 07-07-2024, 01:19 AM

My childhood impression (so it could be wrong) is that All of Me was a pretty big deal, well liked by critics & audiences at the time.

I assumed it was a rights issue holding things up, it being an independent production & not owned by a major studio, but I just looked & saw that Lionsgate put out a DVD in 2012 - so I don't know what the problem is.

Metalbeast · 07-07-2024, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LokiMok

My childhood impression (so it could be wrong) is that All of Me was a pretty big deal, well liked by critics & audiences at the time.

I assumed it was a rights issue holding things up, it being an independent production & not owned by a major studio, but I just looked & saw that Lionsgate put out a DVD in 2012 - so I don't know what the problem is.

The original negative was destroyed in a fire which held up any Blu-ray release for years. Lionsgate discovered a release print and made an HD version from that. The HD version is streaming on the Shout Factory channel on Amazon Prime.

albabe · 08-04-2024, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Metalbeast

The original negative was destroyed in a fire which held up any Blu-ray release for years. Lionsgate discovered a release print and made an HD version from that. The HD version is streaming on the Shout Factory channel on Amazon Prime.

Maybe they're not comfortable releasing that version on BR?

BluBonnet · 08-04-2024, 11:41 PM

AppleTV+ has a great documentary which covers his whole trajectory both as a stand-up comic and a movie star

I admit I knew surprisingly little about his days as a stand-up comic since that was before my time... it made for a really compelling doc.

albabe · 09-26-2024, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BluBonnet

AppleTV+ has a great documentary which covers his whole trajectory both as a stand-up comic and a movie star

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d30IaPx5Qc8

I admit I knew surprisingly little about his days as a stand-up comic since that was before my time... it made for a really compelling doc.

For the most part, I really enjoyed this Two-Parter... especially the first part... the Second part, "Not so much." It was a little odd, and honestly too much Martin Short for my tastes. And odd that Steve barely discussed many of his movies. A little with the Jerk, but no detail at all on most of his films.

BudBaxter · 09-26-2024, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by albabe

For the most part, I really enjoyed this Two-Parter... especially the first part... the Second part, "Not so much." It was a little odd, and honestly too much Martin Short for my tastes. And odd that Steve barely discussed many of his movies. A little with the Jerk, but no detail at all on most of his films.

That's because he wants you to buy his book.

But yes, it did seem like a bit of a missed opportunity.

GDG-013 · 12-08-2024, 04:52 PM

TriMark released it on DVD February 2, 1999. Bought it at Costco for $5.69! Glad I've held onto it since and contiune to wish a 'proper' blu-ray would/could get a release.

Winslow Leach · 12-08-2024, 05:22 PM

My 10 Favorite Steve Martin films are

The Jerk (1979)
Pennies from Heaven (1981)
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982)
The Man with Two Brains (1983)
All of Me (1984)
Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Roxanne (1987)
Plains Trains and Automobiles (1987)
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
Father of the Bride (1991)

Special mention goes to his hilarious cameo in The Muppet Movie (1979).

Jay H. · 12-08-2024, 06:53 PM

My favorite Steve Martin movie is Bowfinger, with L.A. Story a close second.

Winslow Leach · 12-08-2024, 08:31 PM

Oh yeah, I'm also quite fond of Three Amigos! (1986)

albabe · 05-14-2025, 02:43 AM

Well, I'm excited.

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?s...00069092586577

kngtmat · 05-14-2025, 04:11 AM

Awesome. Stargate Atlantis episode Duet did this concept. Just as funny to me.

07-05-2024, 08:22 PM	#1
albabe Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2012 Location:San Francisco, Ca Blu-ray reviews:2	All of Me - 1984 (And other Steve Marin stuff...) I was surprised that there wasn't a thread for this. A few months ago I realized there were Two remaining Steve Martin films that I was real partial toward, that weren't out on Blu-Ray, "The Lonely Guy" and "All of Me..." and as it turns out, I completely missed the release of "The Lonely Guy" a few years back... "All of Me," besides having great Character and Actors, and real decent story and dialogue... has my very favorite Musician joke of all time: Steve is warming-up for a gig playing his cool old Gibson and Lily is controlling half of Steve's body, playing the easy right-hand strumming part of the changes... then when it's time for Steve's Solo, she doesn't give-up her control and makes a complete Atonal Mess of the Solo. The "Conductor" asks, "Is this some sorta a joke," and Steve's best Buddy, played by the talented Jason Bernard (who isn't really blind) responds, "You didn't like that." I laughed so hard. So... I hope someone sees fit to release this on Blu soon< Last edited by albabe; 05-14-2025 at 05:31 PM.

07-06-2024, 08:58 PM	#4
RFK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2015	I'm still waiting for Pennies from Heaven.

07-07-2024, 01:19 AM	#5
LokiMok Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2016 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Trading Score:38	My childhood impression (so it could be wrong) is that All of Me was a pretty big deal, well liked by critics & audiences at the time. I assumed it was a rights issue holding things up, it being an independent production & not owned by a major studio, but I just looked & saw that Lionsgate put out a DVD in 2012 - so I don't know what the problem is.

12-08-2024, 04:52 PM	#11
GDG-013 Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:St. Paul, MN 4K collection:262 Blu-ray collection:2571	TriMark released it on DVD February 2, 1999. Bought it at Costco for $5.69! Glad I've held onto it since and contiune to wish a 'proper' blu-ray would/could get a release.

12-08-2024, 05:22 PM	#12
Winslow Leach Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2020 Location:Connecticut 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:255 DVD collection:312	My 10 Favorite Steve Martin films are The Jerk (1979) Pennies from Heaven (1981) Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) The Man with Two Brains (1983) All of Me (1984) Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Roxanne (1987) Plains Trains and Automobiles (1987) Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) Father of the Bride (1991) Special mention goes to his hilarious cameo in The Muppet Movie (1979).

12-08-2024, 06:53 PM	#13
Jay H. Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2019 Trading Score:2	My favorite Steve Martin movie is Bowfinger, with L.A. Story a close second.

12-08-2024, 08:31 PM	#14
Winslow Leach Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2020 Location:Connecticut 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:255 DVD collection:312	Oh yeah, I'm also quite fond of Three Amigos! (1986)

05-14-2025, 02:43 AM	#15
albabe Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2012 Location:San Francisco, Ca Blu-ray reviews:2	Well, I'm excited. https://www.facebook.com/story.php?s...00069092586577

05-14-2025, 04:11 AM	#16
kngtmat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Auburndale Fl 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:332 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:26 iTunes collection:1	Awesome. Stargate Atlantis episode Duet did this concept. Just as funny to me.

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