Official Film Noir on Blu-ray Thread - Page 58 - Blu-ray Forum

noirjunkie · 06-10-2015, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Professor Echo

Watched WOMAN ON THE RUN last night from TCM and generally enjoyed it though it was a bit too sentimental for my hardcore noir tastes, especially some ill advised humor with a dog and a crusty cop played to perfection by Robert Keith. The writing is never as clever as it thinks it is, but the acting is excellent and the location photography in San Francisco and Santa Monica is just fantastic.

After the screening I saw, a clip played with the locations in the film as they are today. Unfortunately but unsurprisingly, a lot of the buildings have been razed to make way for parking lots and the like. The other interesting tidbit--a fair amount of nighttime exterior shots were done in Los Angeles (which the SF crowd was more than happy to boo).

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Originally Posted by Lunar1989

I have a chance to pickup Odd Man Out for 15.00 shipped. I have read the review anyone else recommend as a blind buy?

Great price. Go for it.

chidecki · 06-10-2015, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by EVERYONE LIES

High Sierra should hopefully make it to blu-ray this year. I recorded a bunch that I haven't seen or haven't seen in a long time. Unfortunately TCM is at the mercy of studios and a lot of times they have old beat up prints. I watched Journey Into Fear and it looks like ass and I believe WB owns it. Some of the smaller studios films are just rotting away in a vault somewhere.

I also watched Journey into Fear. Very fun movie, great camera shots, especially the climax. It has that The Third Man vibe. Welles looked like he was having a good time playing the General. Yeah, the dirt and scratches were annoying. Would like Criterion to get a hold of this movie and do a nice restore job.

Quake1028 · 06-11-2015, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew-Kenneth

Neo-noir from India =>

trailer =>
Detective Byomkesh Bakshy - Trailer - YouTube

I'm asking for this for my birthday

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silverlakephil · 06-12-2015, 02:38 PM

TCM's schedule for today:

June 12th:

THE GLASS KEY (1942)
LAURA (1944)
MINISTRY OF FEAR (1944)
MURDER, MY SWEET (1944)
DANGER SIGNAL (1945)
DETOUR (1945)
MILDRED PIERCE (1945)
DEADLINE AT DAWN (1946)
JOHNNY ANGEL (1946)
THE GANGSTER (1947)
GUN CRAZY (1950)
TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY (1951)
NIGHTMARE ALLEY (1947)
NIGHT MOVES (1975)

http://summerofdarkness.tcm.com/stat...hedule2015.pdf

kuro_sawa · 06-12-2015, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by silverlakephil

TCM's schedule for today:

June 12th:

THE GLASS KEY (1942)
LAURA (1944)
MINISTRY OF FEAR (1944)
MURDER, MY SWEET (1944)
DANGER SIGNAL (1945)
DETOUR (1945)
MILDRED PIERCE (1945)
DEADLINE AT DAWN (1946)
JOHNNY ANGEL (1946)
THE GANGSTER (1947)
GUN CRAZY (1950)
TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY (1951)
NIGHTMARE ALLEY (1947)
NIGHT MOVES (1975)

http://summerofdarkness.tcm.com/stat...hedule2015.pdf

I'm watching Murder My Sweet right now and it looks fantastic in HD. Where the heck is this blu?

tallrichard · 06-12-2015, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by silverlakephil

TCM's schedule for today:

June 12th:

THE GLASS KEY (1942)
LAURA (1944)
MINISTRY OF FEAR (1944)
MURDER, MY SWEET (1944)
DANGER SIGNAL (1945)
DETOUR (1945)
MILDRED PIERCE (1945)
DEADLINE AT DAWN (1946)
JOHNNY ANGEL (1946)
THE GANGSTER (1947)
GUN CRAZY (1950)
TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY (1951)
NIGHTMARE ALLEY (1947)
NIGHT MOVES (1975)

http://summerofdarkness.tcm.com/stat...hedule2015.pdf

I watched The Glass Key and Laura this morning...

Then unfortunately, I had to go to work...but the DVR will catch Danger Signal and The Gangster for me to watch later.

Most of the others, I have on either Blu ray or DVD.

For those who haven't seen it, I highly recommend Nightmare Alley! It is Tyrone Power at his best!

Vlad Draculi · 06-12-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by silverlakephil

TCM's schedule for today:

June 12th:

THE GLASS KEY (1942)
LAURA (1944)
MINISTRY OF FEAR (1944)
MURDER, MY SWEET (1944)
DANGER SIGNAL (1945)
DETOUR (1945)
MILDRED PIERCE (1945)
DEADLINE AT DAWN (1946)
JOHNNY ANGEL (1946)
THE GANGSTER (1947)
GUN CRAZY (1950)
TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY (1951)
NIGHTMARE ALLEY (1947)
NIGHT MOVES (1975)

http://summerofdarkness.tcm.com/stat...hedule2015.pdf

Awe man, I don't get TCM for some reason. I just flipped to the station and it said it is not part of my package. I did not know it was a premium channel.

Quake1028 · 06-12-2015, 03:02 PM

DVR is picking these up for me today:

Laura
Ministry of Fear
Murder, My Sweet
Detour
Mildred Pierce
The Gangster
Gun Crazy
Nightmare Alley

tallrichard · 06-12-2015, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Vlad Draculi

Awe man, I don't get TCM for some reason. I just flipped to the station and it said it is not part of my package. I did not know it was a premium channel.

It is an upgrade for me with Cablevision as well...I added it when I signed up with them.

TCM and MLB were must haves!

Vlad Draculi · 06-12-2015, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tallrichard

It is an upgrade for me with Cablevision as well...I added it when I signed up with them.

TCM and MLB were must haves!

This just doesn't make any sense to me though. I'm paying $85 a month for cable and I don't get TCM or Disney XD.

PowellPressburger · 06-12-2015, 03:13 PM

Nice today's line up features The Glass Key that is the last film I need to watch from the Universal Film Noir DVD collection I have yet to watch. I will prob try to watch my copy soon. I just have been marathoning The Wire and starting The Thunderbirds complete set.

ThePhantom · 06-12-2015, 03:17 PM

For someone without TCM right now...

Does anyone know what might be the best-quality version of Detour, whether streaming, downloadable, or DVD?

There are multiple versions on Amazon for streaming rental, one on Hulu, a few at the Internet Archive, a million on YouTube... and then there's the Alpha and Image DVDs. Anyone know which one might be the best quality available for this movie? I know it's public domain and most versions look pretty shoddy, but if there's one that looks/sounds better than most, I'd like to choose that one for this week's viewing.

I've seen it before, but that was ages ago. Eager to see it again!

PowellPressburger · 06-12-2015, 03:22 PM

I was told a little while ago that for DETOUR this was the best version on DVD

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004W19C?...=IYGXKN8TUNW4M

the member also mentioned it could be possibly a DVD R Version but nothing on amazon states that currently. I added it to my wish list weeks back so I would know which version when I decided to buy it.

kuro_sawa · 06-12-2015, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePhantom

For someone without TCM right now...

Does anyone know what might be the best-quality version of Detour, whether streaming, downloadable, or DVD?

There are multiple versions on Amazon for streaming rental, one on Hulu, a few at the Internet Archive, a million on YouTube... and then there's the Alpha and Image DVDs. Anyone know which one might be the best quality available for this movie? I know it's public domain and most versions look pretty shoddy, but if there's one that looks/sounds better than most, I'd like to choose that one for this week's viewing.

I've seen it before, but that was ages ago. Eager to see it again!

It's times like these I wish I had a DVR because I have to leave, today's line up is great and I am also interested to see if Detour is in HD. Like I said above, I was surprised with Murder My Sweet and just how "ready to go" it is. Olive films could have this out next month! I'm in for Gun Crazy tonight, I'm assuming theyre airing the HD master that is out on blu in France which I haven't picked up so this is another one that will be exciting to see in 1080.

jetthead · 06-12-2015, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tallrichard

I watched The Glass Key and Laura this morning...

Then unfortunately, I had to go to work...but the DVR will catch Danger Signal and The Gangster for me to watch later.

Most of the others, I have on either Blu ray or DVD.

For those who haven't seen it, I highly recommend Nightmare Alley! It is Tyrone Power at his best!

I picked up the DVD of Nightmare Alley a few weeks ago. Colleen Gray...

jetthead · 06-12-2015, 06:47 PM

I just watched The Big Clock for the first time and I have to say it was quite suspenseful!

Davidian · 06-12-2015, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jetthead

I just watched The Big Clock for the first time and I have to say it was quite suspenseful!

Very cool movie, another exceptional performance by Charles Laughton and definitely in my top ten noirs.

kuro_sawa · 06-13-2015, 01:54 AM

Unfortunately it looks like they are broadcasting the DVD transfer of Gun Crazy. I wonder what the hold up is getting the HD one over here. I guess it's a combination of rights, money and interest. The DVD does look great and has a terrific commentary, but I've been tempted to import the blu many times.

noirjunkie · 06-13-2015, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I was told a little while ago that for DETOUR this was the best version on DVD

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004W19C?...=IYGXKN8TUNW4M

the member also mentioned it could be possibly a DVD R Version but nothing on amazon states that currently. I added it to my wish list weeks back so I would know which version when I decided to buy it.

That is indeed the best available edition. My copy is a pressed DVD. You can view a comparison of the different available versions here: link.

silverlakephil · 06-13-2015, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kuro_sawa

Unfortunately it looks like they are broadcasting the DVD transfer of Gun Crazy. I wonder what the hold up is getting the HD one over here. I guess it's a combination of rights, money and interest. The DVD does look great and has a terrific commentary, but I've been tempted to import the blu many times.

That's too bad. The French import is still expensive as hell, and the Spanish version is probably a bootleg of that and has lossy sound.

06-12-2015, 03:22 PM	#1153
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:1003 Blu-ray collection:3678 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:299	DETOUR best version I was told a little while ago that for DETOUR this was the best version on DVD http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004W19C?...=IYGXKN8TUNW4M the member also mentioned it could be possibly a DVD R Version but nothing on amazon states that currently. I added it to my wish list weeks back so I would know which version when I decided to buy it.

06-12-2015, 02:38 PM	#1144
silverlakephil Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2011 Location:The Bay Area 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:2292 DVD collection:13 Trading Score:18	TCM's schedule for today: June 12th: THE GLASS KEY (1942) LAURA (1944) MINISTRY OF FEAR (1944) MURDER, MY SWEET (1944) DANGER SIGNAL (1945) DETOUR (1945) MILDRED PIERCE (1945) DEADLINE AT DAWN (1946) JOHNNY ANGEL (1946) THE GANGSTER (1947) GUN CRAZY (1950) TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY (1951) NIGHTMARE ALLEY (1947) NIGHT MOVES (1975) http://summerofdarkness.tcm.com/stat...hedule2015.pdf

06-12-2015, 03:02 PM	#1148
Quake1028 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tampa, FL Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:587 Blu-ray collection:2532 DVD collection:549 iTunes collection:342 Trading Score:184	DVR is picking these up for me today: Laura Ministry of Fear Murder, My Sweet Detour Mildred Pierce The Gangster Gun Crazy Nightmare Alley

06-12-2015, 03:13 PM	#1151
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:1003 Blu-ray collection:3678 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:299	Nice today's line up features The Glass Key that is the last film I need to watch from the Universal Film Noir DVD collection I have yet to watch. I will prob try to watch my copy soon. I just have been marathoning The Wire and starting The Thunderbirds complete set.

06-12-2015, 03:17 PM	#1152
ThePhantom Senior Member Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:328 Trading Score:4	For someone without TCM right now... Does anyone know what might be the best-quality version of Detour, whether streaming, downloadable, or DVD? There are multiple versions on Amazon for streaming rental, one on Hulu, a few at the Internet Archive, a million on YouTube... and then there's the Alpha and Image DVDs. Anyone know which one might be the best quality available for this movie? I know it's public domain and most versions look pretty shoddy, but if there's one that looks/sounds better than most, I'd like to choose that one for this week's viewing. I've seen it before, but that was ages ago. Eager to see it again!

06-12-2015, 06:47 PM	#1156
jetthead Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Ohio USA 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:2101 DVD collection:39 Trading Score:10	I just watched *The Big Clock* for the first time and I have to say it was quite suspenseful!

06-13-2015, 01:54 AM	#1158
kuro_sawa Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2013 Trading Score:23	Unfortunately it looks like they are broadcasting the DVD transfer of Gun Crazy. I wonder what the hold up is getting the HD one over here. I guess it's a combination of rights, money and interest. The DVD does look great and has a terrific commentary, but I've been tempted to import the blu many times.

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