Buster Keaton: The Short Films Collection (1920-1923) / Lost Keaton (1934-1937)

[csdot]

Originally Posted by johnnychow

I just got it for $29 from Amazon. I hope the shorts are as good as Charlie Chaplin's Mutual shorts.

pulled the trigger myself earlier today. cant wait til it gets here.

[ZoetMB]

Originally Posted by jaaguir

What do you think of this? (from the review):

"As a kind of experiment, though, Kino has also provided "digitally enhanced" alternate versions of The High Sign, The Boat, Cops, and The Balloonatic. Here's the disclaimer that appears before these enhanced versions:

"Generally, Kino International does not apply digital noise-reduction processes to films that show wear, as it subtly undermines the integrity of the image. For the sake of comparison—and for those who prefer a more "polished" look—we are pleased to present this film in an alternate, digitally- enhanced version.""

Why would they do that? It's just plain weird to me. Have they taken on educating the public? or is it a bad sign of things to come?

What difference does it make as long as it's "ALSO PROVIDED". They probably wanted to see if it increased sales with those idiots who think film grain is noise. Not that they'll really be able to tell anyway.

[Geode]

Originally Posted by faerieoftheforest

Buster Keaton Short Films Collection Blu-ray

Buster Keaton Short Films Collection Blu-ray Review

i am so looking forward to this. kino have done wonders on their keaton releases so far. i really love his short films and i expected to have to wait untill they had released all of his feature length films first. roll on july.

Now $27.99 at Amazon.com.

[balboasanti]

I'm not sure if anyone knows the answer to this, but how are these pre 1924 films issued in 1080p, when all the reviews I've read on Our Hospitality and Three Ages, as well as Chaplin's The Rink on Modern Times are issued in 1080i due to frame rate issues?

[balboasanti]

Great info, thanks a lot.

[bboisvert]

Lost Keaton: Sixteen Comedy Shorts Blu-ray



So. Very. Happy.


Here's the info from the 2-DVD set:
http://kino.com/video/item.php?film_id=1084

[jaaguir]

Originally Posted by bboisvert

Lost Keaton: Sixteen Comedy Shorts Blu-ray



So. Very. Happy.


Here's the info from the 2-DVD set:
http://kino.com/video/item.php?film_id=1084

Shouldn't this get its own thread?

Anyway, I have to say I'm not buying this (although I own every other Keaton Kino blu-ray). Wish Kino would get to releasing all of his silent features first, and then if Warner would releases his MGM movies...

[Deciazulado]

Lost Keaton: Sixteen Comedy Shorts Blu-ray Review

[bboisvert]

There are some marketplace sellers on Amazon that have Lost Keaton brand-new already for 50% off.

Kinos are always more of a challenge to find decent prices on, so that's good enough for me. Ordered.

[bigshot]

I wasn't going to buy this, but twenty bucks is fair.

[DetroitSquirreL]

Originally Posted by bboisvert

There are some marketplace sellers on Amazon that have Lost Keaton brand-new already for 50% off.

Kinos are always more of a challenge to find decent prices on, so that's good enough for me. Ordered.

and thus the reason I don't have any yet...but I want LOTS of Kino releases. Guess I'm going to have to bite the bullet and buy

[ShellOilJunior]

Hmmm...

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/t/31...ton-in-blu-ray

[Batman2]

Currently down to $13.99.

[lilboyblu]

Just a couple days ago I was listening to a podcast on Buster Keaton's time at MGM. I knew of him before, but was not familiar with his body of work, his loss of creative control, nor his personal struggles with the studio. Coincidentally, I was given the DVD set of the first (1920-1923) Short Films Collection as an early Xmas gift from a friend of mine yesterday. After reading through this thread and some of the online reviews of the collection, I'll be diving into my very first Keaton experience very soon. Looks like I'm in for a treat. Presuming I like these as much as I think I will, what other essential Keatons would you all recommend? The General, Steamboat Bill Jr, and Sherlock Jr are already on my radar. Any other "must sees"? Thanks for any input.

[drat]

In my opinion all of Keaton's silent films are a must see (with the possible exception of The Saphead).

The only major piece of Buster Keaton that is still missing is the extraordinary three-part documentary Buster Keaton: A Hard Act To Follow which is unavailable and has never had a proper US release on DVD or Blu (just laserdisc).

I really, really wish Kino or Criterion or anyone would release that treasure -- it's really one of the finest documentaries I've ever seen on any subject.

[1godzillafan]

Originally Posted by lilboyblu

Just a couple days ago I was listening to a podcast on Buster Keaton's time at MGM. I knew of him before, but was not familiar with his body of work, his loss of creative control, nor his personal struggles with the studio. Coincidentally, I was given the DVD set of the first (1920-1923) Short Films Collection as an early Xmas gift from a friend of mine yesterday. After reading through this thread and some of the online reviews of the collection, I'll be diving into my very first Keaton experience very soon. Looks like I'm in for a treat. Presuming I like these as much as I think I will, what other essential Keatons would you all recommend? The General, Steamboat Bill Jr, and Sherlock Jr are already on my radar. Any other "must sees"? Thanks for any input.

I recommend Keaton's one great MGM film, The Cameraman. It's one of my favorite romantic comedies, up there with It Happened One Night and City Lights.

Most of Keaton's silent work in general is worth watching (though watch out for the blackface in Seven Chances and College), though I admit Go West and Spite Marriage didn't do much for me though they're admittedly better than most of Keaton's talkies. Some of the films I barely hear about that I thought were very funny are The Navigator, Battling Butler, and Three Ages. Our Hospitality is also pretty popular, and the waterfall climax is outstanding.

Hope you enjoy them. I've been in love with Keaton for several years now and he encouraged me to dip more into silent comedy, which is wonderful for me since I tend to hate modern comedy more than most my age (that lousy new Ghostbusters movie being the epitome of why I don't see comedies anymore). In the past few years I've revisited Chaplin and dipped my toes into Harold Lloyd for the first time. Now I have Harry Langdon, Fatty Arbuckle, and Charley Chase on my radar. And I owe it all to the guy in the porkpie hat.

[laidbacklarkin]

$7.95 + $3.90 S/H at Hamiltonbooks.com
https://www.hamiltonbook.com/buster-...on-1920-1923_3

[happydood]

Originally Posted by laidbacklarkin

$7.95 + $3.90 S/H at Hamiltonbooks.com
https://www.hamiltonbook.com/buster-...on-1920-1923_3

I already have it, but damn somebody better jump on that. I guess the newer on with the Arbuckle shorts supersedes it, but I'm still plenty happy with this set.

[Keymaster]

Originally Posted by happydood

I already have it, but damn somebody better jump on that. I guess the newer on with the Arbuckle shorts supersedes it, but I'm still plenty happy with this set.

I just did... and I picked up Steamboat Bill, Jr too.

While I was at it, I grabbed all three Death Wish sequels, both Missing in Action films, and the Poltergeist II and III MGM double feature.

9 films for a grand total of... $47.

I'm already a fan of Hamiltonbooks.