Official Film Noir on Blu-ray Thread

[leonmarks]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I made a thread for another upcoming release from Mill Creek that includes six films from Universal's Inner Sanctum Mysteries series. I'm not personally familiar with the films, but I looked them up, and they're all described as " film noir mystery horror". Would some that have seen any of them say they count as noir titles, or does it lean more towards mystery/horror? I think either way, many noir fans will probably be interested in it, I know I am.

I've seen three of these Inner Sanctum titles and they have some noir elements, but I'd categorize them more like "wacky horror." Still fun to watch.

By the way, these films came from an Inner Sanctum radio series, which was extremely popular in the 40's, each episode a 30-minute crime or suspense tale. There were about 550 total episodes broadcast, and I just found out that there's a free podcast that has ALL the episodes available for ad-free listening. Search "Inner Sanctum" in any podcast app and you'll find them.

[koberulz]

Originally Posted by leonmarks

Hollywood Story is pretty enjoyable, but personally, I can't stand box sets or double features on blu ray. Call me anal retentive, but I like one blu ray case for each title, shelved in alphabetical order. ; )

I like box sets, because shelf space, but double features are just a pain. I had the MGM DVD of Rebecca, Notorious and Spellbound which was just filed under "R" because I couldn't figure out where else to put it. At least when I upgraded that to Blu it came with the "Alfred Hitchcock Classic Collection" name and I could file it somewhere sensible.

[jayrobb9]

Yup, I'm not really on for box sets or double features. Especially double features. Dunno why, just makes me itchy.

[dlb99]

Originally Posted by chidecki

It would have to be Out of the Past. A top five noir if there ever was one. Kirk Douglas may not get top billing, but you can't go wrong, especially if you haven't seen it.

Number one in my book, noir perfection and an incredible restoration by Warner Classic.

[silverlakephil]

Available for purchase April 6, from Lionsgate:

The Limey (1999)



https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=26427

A 4K/UHD is presumeably to be released. Check out the trailer:

The Limey | 4K Restoration Trailer | Plays Dec. 19 - YouTube

[MifuneFan]

Hollywood Story / New Orleans Uncensored Pre-order down to $11.99 at Target, and Amazon has matched. Mill Creek actually lists this as a 2-disc set. They're known to put multiple films on one disc, so this is an encouraging sign from them.

https://www.target.com/p/hollywood-s...y/-/A-79623762

https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Sto...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[*PREACHER*]

From Kino's FB:

Coming May 12th!

FILM NOIR: THE DARK SIDE OF CINEMA II
• Thunder on the Hill (1951)
Optional English Subtitles
Theatrical Trailer
• The Price of Fear (1956)
Optional English Subtitles
Theatrical Trailer
• The Female Animal (1958)
Audio Commentary by Film Historian David Del Valle
Optional English Subtitles
Theatrical Trailer

[CBHampson]

I'm surprised we're actually getting another volume of that, honestly. Figured it was gonna be a dead series

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by CBHampson

I'm surprised we're actually getting another volume of that, honestly. Figured it was gonna be a dead series

There's more on the way too. Thanks to noirjunkie, we were able to find out that Kino has plans for a Volume III and IV after this one.

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

The noir titles will all be new releases.

Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema II (3 Films)
Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema III (3 Films)
Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema IV (4 Films)

Separate Blu-ray case and art without barcodes in a slipcase with barcode. The films will not be released separately.

We also plan to release a few stand-alone noir titles.

And we may go back and package some of the previously released noir titles and release them as similar sets.

[traths]

Originally Posted by *PREACHER*

From Kino's FB:

[Show spoiler]

That set looks nice!

[jayrobb9]

Ohhh Hedy Lamarr <3

[MifuneFan]

Kino has just announced plans to release Hollywoodland (2006)

Coming Soon on Blu-ray!

Hollywoodland (2006) Starring Adrien Brody, Ben Affleck, Diane Lane, Bob Hoskins & Robin Tunney - Shot by Jonathan Freeman (Game of Thrones) - Screenplay by Paul Bernbaum (Next) - Directed by Allen Coulter (Remember Me).

Hollywoodland - Trailer - YouTube

[Modman]

I don't remember it being mentioned (happy to stand corrected) but Australia is getting a limited edition release of Sorry, Wrong Number on the 27th May 2020.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=326054

[noirjunkie]

Originally Posted by Modman

I don't remember it being mentioned (happy to stand corrected) but Australia is getting a limited edition release of Sorry, Wrong Number on the 27th May 2020.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=326054

Great find. That's quite the package of extras, too. This bodes well for a release in other territories (including the US, hopefully).

[Modman]

Originally Posted by noirjunkie

Great find. That's quite the package of extras, too. This bodes well for a release in other territories (including the US, hopefully).

Appears there will be a standard release to follow, I am hoping for a UK release.

[GeoffOliver]

Sorry, Wrong Number was adapted from a very famous radio play from the 1940s with Agnes Moorehead, which she performed multiple times over twenty years. They should totally include as many versions of it as they can find.

[nitin]

The Crimson Kimono is yet another fascinating noir with some terrific character work. It is one of Sam Fuller’s more haphazard movies overall, the editing in particular seems a bit rough and clumsy in parts. And Fuller has about a dozen good ideas he wants to explore but never spends enough time with any particular one to really make the movie work as well as it could.

But it’s never less than interesting with the ideas it was dealing with way ahead of its time and still relevant, and there are a number of individual great scenes. The location photography also adds a lot of atmosphere and the central quartet of performers all bounce off each other very well, even when the script lets them down at times.

I saw it off Indicator’s blu which like the TT and Kit Parker releases is from a pretty good older Sony HD remaster, with only the odd optical looking a bit ropey (Fuller used a lot of them here for some reason). The dialogue seemed to be mixed a little on the low side but the track has plenty of range, especially when any of the score kicks in.

[Blu_Beard]

I finished the ClassicFlix BD of Raw Deal (1948) yesterday and am currently re-watching with an audio commentary by Jeremy Arnold that is excellent. This was truly a refreshing Noir, and my favorite of the ClassicFlix John Alton trio (with T-Men (1947) and He Walked by Night (1948).)

Arguably one of the best Noir endings, ever. So satisfying.

[kingdoxie]

Kino Lorber is having their End of Winter sale...lots of Noir to be had for under $10. Picked up some blind buys:

[chas speed]

Originally Posted by kingdoxie

Kino Lorber is having their End of Winter sale...lots of Noir to be had for under $10. Picked up some blind buys:

Thanks, I hadn't noticed it!