Body Double (1984) coming from Criterion?

[Chumley]

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Hnnnnnng.

Well, it finally happened. You need an old sock?

[disco1979]

Originally Posted by SeanJoyce

This is the one major De Palma movie I've never seen. Would likely make it a point to see this before a buy given my iffy feelings on him.

It's one of De Palma's best films. But even if you feel iffy towards De Palma, see it for Melanie Griffith's outstanding performance.

[LaughingWindows]

I hope it's coming in UHD from Linda Shaw Enterprises.

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by Chumley

Well, it finally happened. You need an old sock?

Yes, please.

[tehthomas]

I have the standard edition from Indicator. Would love a 4K and/or deluxe edition from Criterion.

[Cremildo]

I sure hope so! I stupidly missed the Indicator limited edition.

[AdmiralNoodles]

Originally Posted by Scottie

Correct. But Criterion has a good relationship with Brian De Palma and the film hasn't had a semi-decent release since the Twilight Time release.

I'd rather have the standard Indicator release instead of Criterion. Even a pressed instead of Burn on Demand from Sony would be better.

This thread belongs in the Wishlist section.

[dressedtokill]

Originally Posted by Cremildo

I sure hope so! I stupidly missed the Indicator limited edition.

You do realize that a standard Indicator version is still readily avalaible? The contents are pretty much identical to the LE version, with the only differences being the case and the lack of a booklet.

[Cremildo]

Originally Posted by dressedtokill

You do realize that a standard Indicator version is still readily avalaible?

Yes, I do.

[tehthomas]

Originally Posted by dressedtokill

You do realize that a standard Indicator version is still readily avalaible? The contents are pretty much identical to the LE version, with the only differences being the case and the lack of a booklet.

Indicator is annoying with the different versions. Just have them all be the limited editions with the booklet.

[LaughingWindows]

Originally Posted by dressedtokill

You do realize that a standard Indicator version is still readily avalaible? The contents are pretty much identical to the LE version, with the only differences being the case and the lack of a booklet.

But it's an excellent booklet, one of Indicator best, packed with substantial writings.

Long 1984 De Palma interview battling a feminist
An article by De Palma entitled Guilty Pleasures commenting on his favourite films/directors (up until 1987, the date of the article).
A negative review from Britain, iirc.
And an essay.

[slimjean]

Originally Posted by Chumley

I think it's reasonable for anyone who's seen Wise Guys, The Bonfire of the Vanities, Redacted, The Black Dahlia, and/or Mission to Mars to be iffy on De Palma.

Like being iffy on Hitchcock because of Family Plot, Jamaica Inn, Under Capricorn, Juno and the Paycock, and Waltzes from Vienna??

All directors have less than ideal movies compared to their best work, but if you haven't seen examples like Blow Out, Carrie, Dressed to Kill, The Fury, Sisters etc.... your opinion is based on gibberish.

[meremortal]

Already have the 4k digital but would likely double dip for a physical uhd since the soundtrack's great. I'd probably even prefer to have the Indicator blu despite 1080p over the 4k digital, though it's not a totally fair comparison since the digital was only $4.99.

[klauswhereareyou]

If this brings more eyes to this movie than I'm all for it. Still want someone to put out a Femme Fatale blu-ray since that's the last major De Palma film that has no blu-ray release whatsoever. Just watched the DVD the other day and it just doesn't cut it in 2021. The HD version of Femme Fatale on Prime actually looks about on par with the DVD.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

If this brings more eyes to this movie than I'm all for it. Still want someone to put out a Femme Fatale blu-ray since that's the last major De Palma film that has no blu-ray release whatsoever. Just watched the DVD the other day and it just doesn't cut it in 2021. The HD version of Femme Fatale on Prime actually looks about on par with the DVD.

Been thinking of upgrading my DVD and diving in on digital with this movie. Glad I read this first.

Sigh.

[HipsterTrash]

Originally Posted by klauswhereareyou

If this brings more eyes to this movie than I'm all for it. Still want someone to put out a Femme Fatale blu-ray since that's the last major De Palma film that has no blu-ray release whatsoever. Just watched the DVD the other day and it just doesn't cut it in 2021. The HD version of Femme Fatale on Prime actually looks about on par with the DVD.

I hope both that Criterion DO end up releasing Body Double; and I hope that WB finally get to the rest of their De Palma titles and release them (Get to Know Your Rabbit, Wise Guys and as you mentioned Femme Fatale).

I also know it's such a longshot that Disney would release Mission to Mars, Magnolia with Redacted, and whoever owns Home Movies (it says United Artists but I think they are part of WB now or at least with home media; I also heard that the rights is like split amongst many).

[Mcfly1986]

Was just thinking how much I would like more De Palma in Criterion and how Carrie or Body Double would be great.