Laura (1944) - February 05, 2013 - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 08-17-2012, 05:48 PM

Laura Blu-ray

Laura Blu-ray Review

IMDB 8.1 Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"Laura" (1944) is one of the great classic Hollywood movies. It's a stylish film noir with an exceptional cast that includes Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price, and Judith Anderson. Elegantly directed by Otto Preminger, the movie won an Academy Award for cinematography, and the costuming and art direction are outstanding. The film is famous for David Raksin's haunting music.

Arkadin · 08-17-2012, 06:09 PM

amazing news!!!!

I knew Laura would make it out eventually.

Akijama · 08-17-2012, 06:15 PM

Hello Dolly is also coming out next year

Spring 2013.

majorkonig41 · 08-17-2012, 06:20 PM

Gene Tierney at the pinnacle of her beauty in HD. Sold. Movie is outstanding as well. Day 1.

ShellOilJunior · 08-17-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

WOW!One of the greatest noirs is heading to Blu-ray next year!

James Finn (Fox Insider over at HTF) posted this,when someone asked him about the possibility of Laura being released on BD

Nice! Day 1.

TJS_Blu · 08-17-2012, 07:50 PM

This has got to be part of the Studio Classics line.

Cinemach · 08-17-2012, 09:11 PM

Awesome news. A seminal noir that should look incredible in black & white on blu. I love the atmosphere in this picture, a perfect example of that Old Hollywood studio look and temperament. And a wonderful score to boot.

ROclockCK · 08-17-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

This has got to be part of the Studio Classics line.

Laura was actually Spine #1 from the Fox Film Noir series TJS_Blu...which probably means this is good news for fans of that collection.

TJS_Blu · 08-17-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ROclockCK

Laura was actually Spine #1 from the Fox Film Noir series TJS_Blu...which probably means this is good news for fans of that collection.

I was speculatin' on the HD Studio Classics line-up. I'm guessing that some of the old Film Noir titles are going to be released as Studio Classics this time around. I own all the Noirs but only around a third of the Studio Classics. Laura was even announced as a Studio Classics title but was delayed until The Noir series got off the ground.

Hope they have more inspiring cover art this time around.

Flanger-Hanger · 08-17-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

Hello Dolly is also coming out next year

Spring 2013.

I hope its been worth the wait!

ROclockCK · 08-17-2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Flanger-Hanger

I hope its been worth the wait!

Hello Dolly was one of the 70mm Todd-AO titles that Fox sent to Fotokem for 8k scanning Flanger-Hanger. So yes, it should look great.

BatChainPuller · 08-17-2012, 10:57 PM

YES! Excellent film. Directed by the great Otto Preminger.

octagon · 08-17-2012, 11:19 PM

This is another title that took me a little while to warm up to but I cannot wait to sink into this one.

Arkadin · 08-17-2012, 11:54 PM

now let's get Leave Her To Heaven announced and all will be well.
seriously, that film needs to be next after Laura to be released imo.
It is the seminal color noir of the 40's, and one of the few color noirs at all for that matter.

NoirFan · 08-18-2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

It is the seminal color noir of the 40's, and one of the few color noirs at all for that matter.

There's also another Fox Blu-ray candidate, Fuller's House of Bamboo.

Arkadin · 08-18-2012, 12:19 AM

yeah I was thinking about Niagara also--which is in the 50's of course.
House of bamboo I have on dvd, but haven't gotten to yet.
I have the whole Fox noir set, but have only gotten to about half of them so far.
maybe I'll watch that one next; nothing ever beats a good noir imo.

Strevlac · 08-18-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by octagon

This is another title that took me a little while to warm up to but I cannot wait to sink into this one.

I've seen Laura twice and it just hasn't clicked with me. I dunno why. I love noir, all the actors are good and the story is straight-up pulpy noir but I just sat there waiting for it to end.

Regardless, I'll pick it up to advance the cause and hopefully Fox will keep putting these out. I'd really like to see Where the Sidewalk Ends.

Monty70 · 08-18-2012, 12:33 AM

Great news. More film noir on blu-ray please.

ilovenola2 · 08-18-2012, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

now let's get Leave Her To Heaven announced and all will be well.
seriously, that film needs to be next after Laura to be released imo.
It is the seminal color noir of the 40's, and one of the few color noirs at all for that matter.

I agree 1000%....!!!

dsman71 · 08-18-2012, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Strevlac

I've seen Laura twice and it just hasn't clicked with me. I dunno why. I love noir, all the actors are good and the story is straight-up pulpy noir but I just sat there waiting for it to end.

Regardless, I'll pick it up to advance the cause and hopefully Fox will keep putting these out. I'd really like to see Where the Sidewalk Ends.

I know how you feel, there are movies like that for me too.
I have the DVD of Laura from the Film Noir Line Spine 1
This will be a day one purchase for me , but I hope that Fox will include insert/booklets with their Blu Rays since they had cool information
Yes, I like inserts, some people like Slip Covers, Echo Cases, I like my inserts !

08-17-2012, 06:09 PM	#2
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	amazing news!!!! I knew Laura would make it out eventually.

08-17-2012, 06:15 PM	#3
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	Hello Dolly is also coming out next year Spring 2013.

08-17-2012, 06:20 PM	#4
majorkonig41 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Inbetween reality and fantasy. Trading Score:8	Gene Tierney at the pinnacle of her beauty in HD. Sold. Movie is outstanding as well. Day 1.

08-17-2012, 07:50 PM	#6
TJS_Blu Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1845 DVD collection:578 Blu-ray reviews:11	This has got to be part of the Studio Classics line.

08-17-2012, 09:11 PM	#7
Cinemach Special Member Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:415 DVD collection:67 Trading Score:24	Awesome news. A seminal noir that should look incredible in black & white on blu. I love the atmosphere in this picture, a perfect example of that Old Hollywood studio look and temperament. And a wonderful score to boot.

08-17-2012, 11:19 PM	#13
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2801	This is another title that took me a little while to warm up to but I cannot wait to sink into this one.

08-17-2012, 11:54 PM	#14
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	now let's get Leave Her To Heaven announced and all will be well. seriously, that film needs to be next after Laura to be released imo. It is the seminal color noir of the 40's, and one of the few color noirs at all for that matter.

08-18-2012, 12:19 AM	#16
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	yeah I was thinking about Niagara also--which is in the 50's of course. House of bamboo I have on dvd, but haven't gotten to yet. I have the whole Fox noir set, but have only gotten to about half of them so far. maybe I'll watch that one next; nothing ever beats a good noir imo.

08-18-2012, 12:33 AM	#18
Monty70 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 57 Trading Score:3	Great news. More film noir on blu-ray please.

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