Kathryn Bigelow's 'BLUE STEEL' from the After Dark Noir Collection

[BillyDuffyLove77]

Re: Kathryn Bigelow's 'BLUE STEEL' from the After Dark Noir Collection

Does anyone know how this Aussie release (as part of the box set) stacks up against the French and/or German bluray release of this underrated thriller???

Thank you!

[Dr. Hackenbush]

I don't own it yet, but it's in the second volume of the After Dark Neo-Noir Cinema Collection.

[BillyDuffyLove77]

Originally Posted by Dr. Hackenbush

I don't own it yet, but it's in the second volume of the After Dark Neo-Noir Cinema Collection.

Yes, thank you. I just wondered if anybody had the new Aussie release and the French or German releases to compare.

[Alister_M]

Originally Posted by BillyDuffyLove77

Yes, thank you. I just wondered if anybody had the new Aussie release and the French or German releases to compare.

I don't have either but I do know the Imprint disc has an hour worth of extras and the only audio mix is 2.0 instead of the 5.1 on the European releases. It's most likely the same video master as the German disc.

[shireguy]

Originally Posted by BillyDuffyLove77

Re: Kathryn Bigelow's 'BLUE STEEL' from the After Dark Noir Collection

Does anyone know how this Aussie release (as part of the box set) stacks up against the French and/or German bluray release of this underrated thriller???

Thank you!

Have this - yet to watch - but the question back is : what its it that your wish to evaluate (stacks up) - since myself and many other Aussies wouldn’t have any French or German edition ? What are u after ???

[BillyDuffyLove77]

Originally Posted by shireguy

Have this - yet to watch - but the question back is : what its it that your wish to evaluate (stacks up) - since myself and many other Aussies wouldn’t have any French or German edition ? What are u after ???

Hi. Just to check which offers the best picture quality and audio quality. I know that the Imprint Aussie release has additional extras

[Anamnesis]

Here is the BDinfo Scan of the film if that helps at all:

DISC INFO:

Disc Title: Blue Steel
Disc Label: Blue Steel
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Protection: AACS
BDInfo: 0.7.5.6

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[Socko]

Is there like 14gb of bonus features?!?

[Socko]

4 features, nice!

For this Blu-ray edition, Imprint Films includes a smattering of supplemental material. The first feature, “A Hired Gun,” is a discussion with editor Lee Percy. Percy discusses how he came to work in Hollywood, using his background in acting to propel his editing career and how he came to join the Blue Steel production. There’s a balance between technical and education that Percy walks beautifully, which speaks well equally to those who understand film production and others unfamiliar with editing techniques.

“The Phallic Woman: Deconstructing Blue Steel” is a film breakdown with film historian professor Jennifer Moorman. Based on the title, one might assume this feature might focus on the usage of weaponry throughout the film. While “The Phallic Woman” does draw parallels with the gun as a phallic symbol, Moorman dives head first into analyzing themes and allegories. While I do not agree with some of Moorman’s analysis and feelings, she does offer plenty of insight from her point of view. These include both main characters appearing androgynous, use of police force, and her interpretations of the ending. Moorman’s details on her cinematic opinion were welcome—hearing others’ positions allows someone like myself to look at the film in a different light, even if my thoughts differ from hers. “The Phallic Woman” is a solid companion piece to enjoy after watching the movie.

“Staring Down the Barrel” is a sit down with production designer Tony Corbett. Corbett briefly touches upon his history in filmmaking before digging into the production aspects of Blue Steel. He talks about this film being the first he ever worked on in New York, the design of the opening scene and the villain’s apartment, and the usage of cinematic glass for the grocery store robbery sequence. “Staring Down the Barrel” isn’t as informative as “A Hired Gun,” but it’s worth a one-time listen.

“A Profound Emotional Response” is a video essay by film historian Chris O’Neill. O’Neill dives into the character’s backstories, motivations, and story moments. He includes drawing a parallel between Ron Silver’s villain and The Hitcher character from co-writer Eric Red’s earlier script, The Hitcher. As someone who didn’t feel the film pulled off everything it attempted, some of what O’Neill discusses are ideas that do not align with my feelings towards the movie. Like “The Phallic Woman,” “A Profound Emotional Response” is a solid feature; they make a one-two punch for those looking to digest more than just the feature film.

The disc closes out with the theatrical trailer.

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