Are there any black and white 4K movies? - Blu-ray Forum

scarletlion · 07-17-2019, 10:48 AM

Are there any 4k movies that are black and white / monochrome?

There doesn't seem to be many. Is there a reason why? Are movies like 'Roma' or 'Cold War' going to have a 4k release? They would look stunning.

Thanks

El Sleezo · 07-17-2019, 10:57 AM

So far I think the only actual one (not like Logan Noir) is France's Les Tontons Flingueur, which doesn't have HDR. I think 4K is still seen as a bit of a risky venture, and BW wouldn't benefit as much from HDR grading. Something of note is that Sony released a survey awhile back asking what future UHDs people would like to see, and it had The Lady From Shanghai, and a few BW movies from Frank Capra.

Kubrick0730 · 07-17-2019, 11:20 AM

Schindler’s List is mostly black and white.

El Sleezo · 07-17-2019, 11:24 AM

Bought that and I still forgot lol.

DR Herbert West · 07-17-2019, 11:53 AM

I'm hoping for Psycho next year (It's the 60th Anniversary).

King Crimson · 07-17-2019, 11:55 AM

I'm hoping for a Dr. Strangelove 4K, I love the Criterion release, but Kubrick needs to be on 4K especially with that 35 MM goodness.

Dubliner1 · 07-17-2019, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by King Crimson

I'm hoping for a Dr. Strangelove 4K, I love the Criterion release, but Kubrick needs to be on 4K especially with that 65 MM goodness.

2001 A Space Odyssey....The Shining on the way too.

Mr Anderson · 07-17-2019, 12:05 PM

The beginning of Van Helsing if you want to see what an entire movie might look/feel like in B&W. Psycho would be a nice title to bring to 4K, as would Casablanca.

brainofj72 · 07-17-2019, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by scarletlion

Are there any 4k movies that are black and white / monochrome?

There doesn't seem to be many. Is there a reason why? Are movies like 'Roma' or 'Cold War' going to have a 4k release? They would look stunning.

Thanks

Roma and Cold War are already streaming in UHD via Netflix and Prime (respectively). I doubt we’ll see physical UHD releases for them.

Onlysleeping23 · 07-17-2019, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by King Crimson

I'm hoping for a Dr. Strangelove 4K, I love the Criterion release, but Kubrick needs to be on 4K especially with that 65 MM goodness.

Strangelove was shot on 35mm. Spartacus and 2001 are Kubrick’s only large format films.

mastadge · 07-17-2019, 12:49 PM

Pretty sure The Day the Earth Stood Still is 4K on iTunes.

ROSS.T.G. · 07-17-2019, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

I'm hoping for Psycho next year (It's the 60th Anniversary).

That’s right. Would love this as well.

Adam_ME · 07-17-2019, 12:59 PM

It's a Wonderful Life on VUDU and other streaming services. Looks pretty good.

DarkEco910 · 07-17-2019, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Anderson

The beginning of Van Helsing if you want to see what an entire movie might look/feel like in B&W. Psycho would be a nice title to bring to 4K, as would Casablanca.

WB loves re-releasing Casablanca and for very good reasons. I do hope to have that in 4K soon.

HD Goofnut · 07-17-2019, 01:23 PM

Would love 12 Angry Men, Casablanca, and Metropolis on UHD.

ilovenola2 · 07-17-2019, 01:30 PM

"Anatomy of a Murder" would make a superb 4K release. Also, and especially, Charles Laughton's brilliant "Night of the Hunter."

King Crimson · 07-17-2019, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Onlysleeping23

Strangelove was shot on 35mm. Spartacus and 2001 are Kubrick’s only large format films.

I meant 35 mm sorry didn't have my coffee this morning.

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Originally Posted by Dubliner1

2001 A Space Odyssey....The Shining on the way too.

Yeah I know, I own and have it on pre-order, 2 is not enough though.

Mister B Gone · 07-17-2019, 02:18 PM

The Schindler’s List UHD is a work of awe and amazement.

HAL237 · 07-17-2019, 02:51 PM

I’d love to see Citizen Kane on 4K eventually.

Dubliner1 · 07-17-2019, 02:58 PM

Wouldn't say no to Christopher Nolan's 'Memento' on 4K disc...

07-17-2019, 10:48 AM	#1
scarletlion Special Member Member since:Feb 2017 Location:Wales, Europe 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:343 DVD collection:8	Are there any black and white 4K movies? Are there any 4k movies that are black and white / monochrome? There doesn't seem to be many. Is there a reason why? Are movies like 'Roma' or 'Cold War' going to have a 4k release? They would look stunning. Thanks

07-17-2019, 11:55 AM	#6
King Crimson Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2017 Location:Tokyo 4K collection:379 Blu-ray collection:760 DVD collection:47 Trading Score:32	I'm hoping for a Dr. Strangelove 4K, I love the Criterion release, but Kubrick needs to be on 4K especially with that 35 MM goodness. Last edited by King Crimson; 07-17-2019 at 01:47 PM.

07-17-2019, 10:57 AM	#2
El Sleezo Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Burgerland 4K collection:710 Blu-ray collection:6733 DVD collection:130	So far I think the only actual one (not like Logan Noir) is France's Les Tontons Flingueur, which doesn't have HDR. I think 4K is still seen as a bit of a risky venture, and BW wouldn't benefit as much from HDR grading. Something of note is that Sony released a survey awhile back asking what future UHDs people would like to see, and it had The Lady From Shanghai, and a few BW movies from Frank Capra.

07-17-2019, 11:20 AM	#3
Kubrick0730 Special Member Member since:Apr 2016 Location:South Florida 4K collection:1853 Blu-ray collection:2130	Schindler’s List is mostly black and white.

07-17-2019, 11:24 AM	#4
El Sleezo Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Burgerland 4K collection:710 Blu-ray collection:6733 DVD collection:130	Bought that and I still forgot lol.

07-17-2019, 11:53 AM	#5
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	I'm hoping for Psycho next year (It's the 60th Anniversary).

07-17-2019, 12:05 PM	#8
Mr Anderson Active Member Member since:Jul 2017 Blu-ray collection:1	The beginning of Van Helsing if you want to see what an entire movie might look/feel like in B&W. Psycho would be a nice title to bring to 4K, as would Casablanca.

07-17-2019, 12:49 PM	#11
mastadge Expert Member Member since:Aug 2012 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:952 DVD collection:8	Pretty sure The Day the Earth Stood Still is 4K on iTunes.

07-17-2019, 12:59 PM	#13
Adam_ME Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Katy, TX 4K collection:1231 Blu-ray collection:2112 DVD collection:83 Digital collection:5040 iTunes collection:272 Prime collection:312 Trading Score:695	It's a Wonderful Life on VUDU and other streaming services. Looks pretty good.

07-17-2019, 01:23 PM	#15
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	Would love 12 Angry Men, Casablanca, and Metropolis on UHD.

07-17-2019, 01:30 PM	#16
ilovenola2 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Mid-west Florida USA Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:53	"Anatomy of a Murder" would make a superb 4K release. Also, and especially, Charles Laughton's brilliant "Night of the Hunter."

07-17-2019, 02:18 PM	#18
Mister B Gone Power Member Member since:Jun 2016 Location:Chicago 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:1310 DVD collection:66 Trading Score:1	The Schindler’s List UHD is a work of awe and amazement.

07-17-2019, 02:51 PM	#19
HAL237 Active Member Member since:Apr 2019 Location:U.S.	I’d love to see Citizen Kane on 4K eventually.

07-17-2019, 02:58 PM	#20
Dubliner1 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Spain Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:346 Blu-ray collection:599 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Wouldn't say no to Christopher Nolan's 'Memento' on 4K disc...

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