Shampoo (1975) - Blu-ray Forum

Scottie · 07-16-2018, 07:18 PM

Shampoo (1975)

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Shampoo gives us a day in the life of George, a Beverly Hills hairdresser and Lothario who runs around town on the eve of the 1968 presidential election trying to make heads or tails of his financial and romantic entanglements. His attempts to scrape together the money to open his own salon are continually sidetracked by the distractions presented by his lovers—played brilliantly by Goldie Hawn, Julie Christie, and Lee Grant (in an Oscar-winning performance). Star Warren Beatty dreamed up the project, cowrote the script with Robert Towne, and enlisted Hal Ashby as director, and the resulting carousel of doomed relationships is an essential seventies farce, a sharp look back at the sexual politics and self-absorption of the preceding decade.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray
Alternate 5.1 surround soundtrack, presented in DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray
New conversation between critics Mark Harris and Frank Rich
Excerpt from a 1998 appearance by producer, cowriter, and actor Warren Beatty on The South Bank Show
Trailer
PLUS: An essay by Rich

New cover based on an original poster; photo by Herb Ritts

Dailyan · 07-16-2018, 07:55 PM

About time! Now all we need is “The Landlord” and all of Ashby’s 70s output will be on Blu.

Nailwraps · 07-16-2018, 08:02 PM

Details!:

"•4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray
•Alternate 5.1 surround soundtrack, presented in DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray
•New conversation between critics Mark Harris and Frank Rich
•Excerpt from a 1998 appearance by producer, cowriter, and actor Warren Beatty on The South Bank Show
•Trailer
•PLUS: An essay by Rich"

Mose Harper · 07-16-2018, 08:13 PM

YAY!

Been waiting a long time for this- and they used the original key art (or at least something really close to it)!

Looks like they didn't use the original logo, but the main image is right and proper.

[Show spoiler]

PowellPressburger · 07-16-2018, 08:15 PM

It really deserved a commentary track

glad they stuck to this classic artwork

Mose Harper · 07-16-2018, 08:19 PM

Extras do look weak considering how well regarded this film is from a decade full of classics.

Oh well. I'll take a 4K remaster done by Crisp and co. and be quite happy.

thatguamguy · 07-16-2018, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dailyan

About time! Now all we need is “The Landlord” and all of Ashby’s 70s output will be on Blu.

Which is kind of all you need... I'm a pretty hardcore completist and even I would be fine with DVD-only for "The Slugger's Wife" and "Secondhand Hearts". But "The Landlord" would be pretty close to a day one upgrade.

Anybody who's in NY, go see "The Landlord" at the Film Forum on 9/11.

Hoke Moseley · 07-16-2018, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mose Harper

Extras do look weak considering how well regarded this film is from a decade full of classics.

Is is really THAT well regarded though?

dex14 · 07-16-2018, 10:56 PM

Top tier Ashby. Been wanting this one on Criterion for a while.

malakaheso · 07-16-2018, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoke Moseley

Is is really THAT well regarded though?

It was at the time, but now other Ashby films have a much higher 'status', so to speak.

MagellanvsHimself · 07-17-2018, 01:15 AM

I cannot wait for October - Shampoo is near and dear to my heart. Cannot wait to watch this disc.

dressedtokill · 07-17-2018, 01:20 AM

What a terrific announcement! I know this is a divisive film, but I think this is easily Ashby's best film. The special features do leave a lot to be desired though. I mean, one new interview and that's it? It's especially unfortunate considering how well regarded the film. This is a film that is begging for an audio commentary, but I guess that's what the new discussion is for. I would have loved a Molly Haskell feature with her take on the sexual politics of the film. Honestly, they should hire her more as she's always informative, insightful and generally delightful.
I guess I shouldn't be that surprised though as Beatty has stated that he doesn't like participating in extras. Hawn doesn't seem interested in talking about her career and has never done special features as far I know. Hal Ashby is dead, so that's out. Julie Christie has done some interviews about her films though, so it's disappointing they couldn't get her to sit down for an interview. I've noticed that she tends to skip discussions of films she's done with her Beatty, maybe its due to the fact that they dated? At the very least Lee Grant could have participated considering she won an Oscar for this. You're telling me that they couldn't even manage to interview someone from the crew? Oh well, I guess I should just be happy with the new restoration.

Dubstar · 07-17-2018, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mose Harper

Extras do look weak considering how well regarded this film is from a decade full of classics.

Oh well. I'll take a 4K remaster done by Crisp and co. and be quite happy.

he's a hero in my book - the transfers he's undertook all have that tender loving care quality

javi92 · 07-17-2018, 11:32 AM

Hate to admit I never seen this. Going to have to rectify this.

Fred Sliman · 07-22-2018, 12:55 PM

Haven’t been happier in awhile to remove a title from my most wanted signature below (it was sitting in the top 5.)

SplitScreen · 08-07-2018, 12:45 AM

Pre-ordered this from the US. Was hoping Criterion would put this out in the UK too as they have been doing with a fair few titles recently. But no sign of it in the UK as a pre-order. Odd. Still, it's a must have for me as I've always really liked the film. Great cast, some blinding comedy sequences (especially at that election dinner) and some moments of bitter sweet melancholy. Fantastic soundtrack for the party sequence plus the addition of a cracking Beach Boys track playing over the opening and closing credits give this film a great aura. Saw it the first time back in about 1981 on tv. It's always stuck with me even though so many people seem to dislike or dismiss it now.

SpaceBlackKnight · 08-08-2018, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SplitScreen

Pre-ordered this from the US. Was hoping Criterion would put this out in the UK too as they have been doing with a fair few titles recently. But no sign of it in the UK as a pre-order.

It's possible that Indicator has it in the UK, which is why Criterion's UK pages haven't mentioned this title nor said anything about it being a dual region release.

dwk · 08-08-2018, 12:47 AM

If Criterion releases it in the US, it'll either come from them or, a lesser chance, Sony themselves. I suspect that it'll be a November or December release in the UK.

CompleteCount · 08-21-2018, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dwk

If Criterion releases it in the US, it'll either come from them or, a lesser chance, Sony themselves. I suspect that it'll be a November or December release in the UK.

You must have heard about it by now, but Criterion are bringing it out in the UK on Bonfire Night.

SplitScreen · 08-26-2018, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CompleteCount

You must have heard about it by now, but Criterion are bringing it out in the UK on Bonfire Night.

Yeah, I cancelled my US order and pre-ordered the UK release instead.

07-16-2018, 07:55 PM	#2
Dailyan Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Feb 2015 Location:Beyond the Blue Horizon 4K collection:195 Blu-ray collection:2245 DVD collection:197 Blu-ray reviews: 58 Trading Score:55	About time! Now all we need is “The Landlord” and all of Ashby’s 70s output will be on Blu.

07-16-2018, 08:02 PM	#3
Nailwraps Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:883 DVD collection:1826 Digital collection:3	Details!: "•4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray •Alternate 5.1 surround soundtrack, presented in DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray •New conversation between critics Mark Harris and Frank Rich •Excerpt from a 1998 appearance by producer, cowriter, and actor Warren Beatty on The South Bank Show •Trailer •PLUS: An essay by Rich"

07-16-2018, 08:13 PM	#4
Mose Harper Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:514 Trading Score:3	YAY! Been waiting a long time for this- and they used the original key art (or at least something really close to it)! Looks like they didn't use the original logo, but the main image is right and proper. [Show spoiler]

07-16-2018, 08:15 PM	#5
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	It really deserved a commentary track glad they stuck to this classic artwork

07-16-2018, 08:19 PM	#6
Mose Harper Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:514 Trading Score:3	Extras do look weak considering how well regarded this film is from a decade full of classics. Oh well. I'll take a 4K remaster done by Crisp and co. and be quite happy.

07-16-2018, 10:56 PM	#9
dex14 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Trading Score:132	Top tier Ashby. Been wanting this one on Criterion for a while.

07-17-2018, 01:15 AM	#11
MagellanvsHimself Senior Member Member since:May 2013 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:335	I cannot wait for October - Shampoo is near and dear to my heart. Cannot wait to watch this disc.

07-17-2018, 01:20 AM	#12
dressedtokill Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2011 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:421 Trading Score:1	What a terrific announcement! I know this is a divisive film, but I think this is easily Ashby's best film. The special features do leave a lot to be desired though. I mean, one new interview and that's it? It's especially unfortunate considering how well regarded the film. This is a film that is begging for an audio commentary, but I guess that's what the new discussion is for. I would have loved a Molly Haskell feature with her take on the sexual politics of the film. Honestly, they should hire her more as she's always informative, insightful and generally delightful. I guess I shouldn't be that surprised though as Beatty has stated that he doesn't like participating in extras. Hawn doesn't seem interested in talking about her career and has never done special features as far I know. Hal Ashby is dead, so that's out. Julie Christie has done some interviews about her films though, so it's disappointing they couldn't get her to sit down for an interview. I've noticed that she tends to skip discussions of films she's done with her Beatty, maybe its due to the fact that they dated? At the very least Lee Grant could have participated considering she won an Oscar for this. You're telling me that they couldn't even manage to interview someone from the crew? Oh well, I guess I should just be happy with the new restoration.

07-17-2018, 11:32 AM	#14
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	Hate to admit I never seen this. Going to have to rectify this.

07-22-2018, 12:55 PM	#15
Fred Sliman Active Member Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Baton Rouge, LA 4K collection:199 Blu-ray collection:7979 DVD collection:2822	Haven’t been happier in awhile to remove a title from my most wanted signature below (it was sitting in the top 5.)

08-07-2018, 12:45 AM	#16
SplitScreen Active Member Member since:Sep 2017 Location:London 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:294 DVD collection:150 iTunes collection:31	Pre-ordered this from the US. Was hoping Criterion would put this out in the UK too as they have been doing with a fair few titles recently. But no sign of it in the UK as a pre-order. Odd. Still, it's a must have for me as I've always really liked the film. Great cast, some blinding comedy sequences (especially at that election dinner) and some moments of bitter sweet melancholy. Fantastic soundtrack for the party sequence plus the addition of a cracking Beach Boys track playing over the opening and closing credits give this film a great aura. Saw it the first time back in about 1981 on tv. It's always stuck with me even though so many people seem to dislike or dismiss it now.

08-08-2018, 12:47 AM	#18
dwk Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2010	If Criterion releases it in the US, it'll either come from them or, a lesser chance, Sony themselves. I suspect that it'll be a November or December release in the UK.

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