McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) - Blu-ray Forum

RobertLuketic · 12-31-2015, 11:46 AM

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/McCab...Blu-ray/43471/

Update ----coming soon!

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The latest wacky Criterion new year drawing has been posted and the following drawing is implying that Altman's classic is likely heading our way!

Interested in hearing your opinions gents, and Happy New Year

https://www.criterion.com/current/po...happy-new-year

BagheeraMcGee · 12-31-2015, 12:37 PM

"It's true that all the men you knew
Were dealers who said they were through
With dealing every time you gave them shelter..."

Been waiting a long time for this one, so I hope that's the case.

I KEEL YOU · 12-31-2015, 12:55 PM

Quite simply my favorite movie not yet released on blu ray (subjectively) and one of the best movies in general not yet released on blu ray (objectively). This movie is like a dream.

Anyway, that drawing does look like McCabe, but the fact that he's pushing some kind of a cart is less encouraging because I don't remember him doing that in the movie.

nitin · 12-31-2015, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I KEEL YOU

Quite simply my favorite movie not yet released on blu ray (subjectively) and one of the best movies in general not yet released on blu ray (objectively). This movie is like a dream.

Anyway, that drawing does look like McCabe, but the fact that he's pushing some kind of a cart is less encouraging because I don't remember him doing that in the movie.

the cart is the clue(s) for another film(s), Lone Wolf and Cub.

I KEEL YOU · 12-31-2015, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nitin

the cart is the clue(s) for another film(s), Lone Wolf and Cub.

Oh okay, I didn't realize that seeing it cropped like that. If true, I can't wait!

happydood · 12-31-2015, 02:16 PM

oh. man. Not only would this be amazing news because I've been pining for this movie every time a 'criminally not on bd' or wishlist thread pops up, but because it means WB would finally be farming some popular titles out to boutique labels.

And in that case... maybe there'd be hope for The Thing and Freaks. But I'm probably jumping the gun....

jrsl76 · 12-31-2015, 05:40 PM

God I hope so! One of my longtime Criterion wants.

Bates_Motel · 12-31-2015, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happydood

oh. man. Not only would this be amazing news because I've been pining for this movie every time a 'criminally not on bd' or wishlist thread pops up, but because it means WB would finally be farming some popular titles out to boutique labels.

And in that case... maybe there'd be hope for The Thing and Freaks. But I'm probably jumping the gun....

WB has farmed out several titles - Badlands, Heaven & Earth, Day For Night - and Criterion already said they made deal with them for several titles. But don't expect them to give up much (and The Thing is Universal anyway).

JohnCarpenterLives · 12-31-2015, 06:08 PM

It's actually been rumored for a while...

JoeBuck · 12-31-2015, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

WB has farmed out several titles - Badlands, Heaven & Earth, Day For Night - and Criterion already said they made deal with them for several titles. But don't expect them to give up much (and The Thing is Universal anyway).

He meant the original The Thing From Another World which is Warner.
Although they said they want to do it themselves but are looking for good materials.

Franchot · 12-31-2015, 06:09 PM

This film has been in my Top Ten list of favorite films for years and years. Glad it's finally coming to Blu ray.

I KEEL YOU · 12-31-2015, 06:21 PM

I hope that they incorporate the bridge from the movie into the cover or disc artwork:

Or this shot from the movie, so beautiful:

Such an atmospheric movie.

Also, it will be interesting if Criterion use the rare "Kinney Shield" Warner logo from the period that was only used a couple of years and a handful of movies, one of which is McCabe:

mja345 · 12-31-2015, 06:26 PM

I can't think of a movie that would benefit more from a serious restoration. This film is an absolute masterpiece. There are so many Altman films that deserve BD upgrades. "Brewster McCloud", "Images", "California Split", "A Wedding", "Popeye", "Streamers", "Kansas City", just to name a few. Even "Quintet" would be great if someone is willing to release it.

Bates_Motel · 01-01-2016, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeBuck

He meant the original The Thing From Another World which is Warner.
Although they said they want to do it themselves but are looking for good materials.

Gotcha.

Well, it's coming out in Japan, so maybe a US release could be on the way...

The Thing from Another World
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B018W5GC4C

happydood · 01-01-2016, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

WB has farmed out several titles - Badlands, Heaven & Earth, Day For Night - and Criterion already said they made deal with them for several titles. But don't expect them to give up much (and The Thing is Universal anyway).

Thanks. Forgot those three. But yeah, I meant The Thing From Another World (1951) which WB has.

Martin_31 · 01-01-2016, 05:24 PM

I've never seen this movie, but I've read so many users on here requesting it. I'll have to rent. Is it similar to Jeremiah Johnson.

solaris72 · 01-01-2016, 05:43 PM

One of my most-wanted BDs period, and easily my most-wanted western. Day 1 purchase for sure.

montyb · 01-03-2016, 09:28 PM

Warner won't give this title up. If anyone is to release it on blu it would have to be Warner Archive Collection. They have been streaming an awesome looking HD print on their streaming channel (but since took it off).
This is one of those Altman titles deserving a Criterion release with Warren Beatty and Julie Christie's cooperation with interviews or commentary.

MifuneFan · 01-03-2016, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by montyb

Warner won't give this title up. If anyone is to release it on blu it would have to be Warner Archive Collection. They have been streaming an awesome looking HD print on their streaming channel (but since took it off).
This is one of those Altman titles deserving a Criterion release with Warren Beatty and Julie Christie's cooperation with interviews or commentary.

What would the drawing be of then? It looks pretty much identical with the character.

AnamorphicWidescreen · 01-03-2016, 10:44 PM

Excellent news, if true. McCabe & Mrs. Miller is one of my favorite Altman movies, and one I consider an almost "anti-western", in that it goes against many of the mainstream shoot-em-up westerns that we're all used to.

Really enjoyed the story & bleak/desolate frontier setting. Extremely well-done & underrated film.

01-03-2016, 09:28 PM	#18
montyb Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Dallas, Texas Blu-ray collection:257 Blu-ray reviews: 22	Warner Archive would be the ones releasing a blu ray. Warner won't give this title up. If anyone is to release it on blu it would have to be Warner Archive Collection. They have been streaming an awesome looking HD print on their streaming channel (but since took it off). This is one of those Altman titles deserving a Criterion release with Warren Beatty and Julie Christie's cooperation with interviews or commentary.

01-03-2016, 10:44 PM	#20
AnamorphicWidescreen Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2014	Excellent news, if true. McCabe & Mrs. Miller is one of my favorite Altman movies, and one I consider an almost "anti-western", in that it goes against many of the mainstream shoot-em-up westerns that we're all used to. Really enjoyed the story & bleak/desolate frontier setting. Extremely well-done & underrated film. Last edited by AnamorphicWidescreen; 01-04-2016 at 12:17 AM.

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12-31-2015, 12:37 PM	#2
BagheeraMcGee Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Back in the Pacific Northwest 4K collection:442 Blu-ray collection:4658 DVD collection:290 Trading Score:1	"It's true that all the men you knew Were dealers who said they were through With dealing every time you gave them shelter..." Been waiting a long time for this one, so I hope that's the case.

12-31-2015, 12:55 PM	#3
I KEEL YOU Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:67 Blu-ray collection:458 DVD collection:42	Quite simply my favorite movie not yet released on blu ray (subjectively) and one of the best movies in general not yet released on blu ray (objectively). This movie is like a dream. Anyway, that drawing does look like McCabe, but the fact that he's pushing some kind of a cart is less encouraging because I don't remember him doing that in the movie.

12-31-2015, 02:16 PM	#6
happydood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2011 Location:California 4K collection:204 Blu-ray collection:670 DVD collection:36	oh. man. Not only would this be amazing news because I've been pining for this movie every time a 'criminally not on bd' or wishlist thread pops up, but because it means WB would finally be farming some popular titles out to boutique labels. And in that case... maybe there'd be hope for The Thing and Freaks. But I'm probably jumping the gun....

12-31-2015, 05:40 PM	#7
jrsl76 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Glendale, CA 4K collection:318 Blu-ray collection:3241 DVD collection:637 Trading Score:66	God I hope so! One of my longtime Criterion wants.

12-31-2015, 06:08 PM	#9
JohnCarpenterLives Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:980 DVD collection:420 Trading Score:5	It's actually been rumored for a while...

12-31-2015, 06:09 PM	#11
Franchot Senior Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Signal Hill Blu-ray collection:303 DVD collection:12	This film has been in my Top Ten list of favorite films for years and years. Glad it's finally coming to Blu ray.

12-31-2015, 06:21 PM	#12
I KEEL YOU Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:67 Blu-ray collection:458 DVD collection:42	I hope that they incorporate the bridge from the movie into the cover or disc artwork: Or this shot from the movie, so beautiful: Such an atmospheric movie. Also, it will be interesting if Criterion use the rare "Kinney Shield" Warner logo from the period that was only used a couple of years and a handful of movies, one of which is McCabe:

12-31-2015, 06:26 PM	#13
mja345 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2015 4K collection:1167 Blu-ray collection:12353 DVD collection:266	I can't think of a movie that would benefit more from a serious restoration. This film is an absolute masterpiece. There are so many Altman films that deserve BD upgrades. "Brewster McCloud", "Images", "California Split", "A Wedding", "Popeye", "Streamers", "Kansas City", just to name a few. Even "Quintet" would be great if someone is willing to release it.

01-01-2016, 05:24 PM	#16
Martin_31 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2014 Location:California 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:5	I've never seen this movie, but I've read so many users on here requesting it. I'll have to rent. Is it similar to Jeremiah Johnson.

01-01-2016, 05:43 PM	#17
solaris72 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Baltimore, MD Blu-ray collection:328	One of my most-wanted BDs period, and easily my most-wanted western. Day 1 purchase for sure.

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