River Phoenix films ignored for Blu-ray release? - Blu-ray Forum

D4L3K · 08-23-2014, 03:51 PM

Just curious if there's any news on this great and missed actor getting his share of movies released on Blu-ray soon?

I know there's Stand by Me and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. But is that it?
A whole generation has grown up without his films and some have even asked the dreaded "Who is River Phoenix?" He died 21 years ago.

Also what of his recently completed film Dark Blood getting a release?

BagheeraMcGee · 08-23-2014, 04:16 PM

All I know is if "Running On Empty" is ever released on Blu-Ray, it would be a day 1 pre-order for me. Extremely underrated film, and arguably his finest performance. The final scene never fails to get me misty-eyed.

JTanck · 08-23-2014, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BagheeraMcGee

All I know is if "Running On Empty" is ever released on Blu-Ray, it would be a day 1 pre-order for me. Extremely underrated film, and arguably his finest performance. The final scene never fails to get me misty-eyed.

How would you consider running on empty an underrated film, it got good reviews, didn't do terrible at the box office and got him a nomination for a best supporting actor from the academy?

Atreyu · 08-23-2014, 04:43 PM

I would love to see My Own Private Idaho on blu. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I thought it was exceptional.

Al_The_Strange · 08-23-2014, 04:48 PM

Sneakers is the next biggest one that comes to my mind, but it was released on BD in the UK (region-free).

Mahatma · 08-23-2014, 05:20 PM

Wasn't he in a movie called something like 'Rivers edge'?

cinemaphile · 08-23-2014, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Sneakers is the next biggest one that comes to my mind, but it was released on BD in the UK (region-free).

That was one of the first movies I did on D2D so I can watch it on UV in HD without having to import.

BagheeraMcGee · 08-23-2014, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JTanck

How would you consider running on empty an underrated film, it got good reviews, didn't do terrible at the box office and got him a nomination for a best supporting actor from the academy?

Simple. Ask most people (especially non-film buffs) about "Running On Empty" and odds are, they've never even heard of it. Also, it didn't exactly receive a wide release when it came out theatrically. "Fearless" with Jeff Bridges would be a good comparison. Same studio, got the same type of release, got generally good reviews, scored a few Oscar nominations, and still, most people haven't even heard of it. So, yeah, I'd consider both of those films underrated.

IMHO, it should have received more nominations then just Phoenix and Best Original Screenplay (you could make a very convincing case for Christine Lahti for Best Actress and Sidney Lumet for Best Director).

D4L3K · 08-23-2014, 07:01 PM

I also loved that River played 'Jeffrey Grant' in Little Nikita, as that's my name.

So yeah. Get these films out!

There's also A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon with Ione Skye.

08-23-2014, 03:51 PM	#1
D4L3K Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Florida Blu-ray collection:627 DVD collection:267 Digital collection:151 iTunes collection:41 Blu-ray reviews: 3	River Phoenix films ignored for Blu-ray release? Just curious if there's any news on this great and missed actor getting his share of movies released on Blu-ray soon? I know there's Stand by Me and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. But is that it? A whole generation has grown up without his films and some have even asked the dreaded "Who is River Phoenix?" He died 21 years ago. Also what of his recently completed film Dark Blood getting a release? Last edited by D4L3K; 08-23-2014 at 06:05 PM.

08-23-2014, 04:16 PM	#2
BagheeraMcGee Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Back in the Pacific Northwest 4K collection:441 Blu-ray collection:4650 DVD collection:290 Trading Score:1	All I know is if "Running On Empty" is ever released on Blu-Ray, it would be a day 1 pre-order for me. Extremely underrated film, and arguably his finest performance. The final scene never fails to get me misty-eyed.

08-23-2014, 04:43 PM	#4
Atreyu Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:370 Blu-ray collection:1880 DVD collection:619 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 299 Trading Score:4	I would love to see My Own Private Idaho on blu. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I thought it was exceptional.

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Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1140 Blu-ray collection:4960 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	Sneakers is the next biggest one that comes to my mind, but it was released on BD in the UK (region-free).

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Mahatma Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2009 Location:A bit off... Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:247 Blu-ray reviews:8	Wasn't he in a movie called something like 'Rivers edge'?

08-23-2014, 07:01 PM	#9
D4L3K Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Florida Blu-ray collection:627 DVD collection:267 Digital collection:151 iTunes collection:41 Blu-ray reviews: 3	I also loved that River played 'Jeffrey Grant' in Little Nikita, as that's my name. So yeah. Get these films out! There's also A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon with Ione Skye.

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