Kino Lorber Studio Classics

[BobSimms]

Originally Posted by Jobla

The Sony/Columbia title I want is THE MAD ROOM, which has only been previously released as a Columbia Classics MOD.

Add my name to the list of people clamoring for THE MAD ROOM. (KLSC keeps a running tally of these things, right? And that’s how they get released? Put me down for 2 copies.)

[DukeTogo84]

Finished watching Violent City from the Kino release this morning. Easily their best release of the year. As I mentioned earlier in the thread the new 2K/4K scans both look great, just that the 4K scan can only be viewed in Italian. The Family cut is pretty beat up, but I don't think I'll ever watch that cut anyways because a few critical scenes to the plot are missing.

I haven't watch the film close to 10 years at this point, but I remember it being one of my favorite Bronson films, and that didn't change after this viewing. It's easily one of his best films, and the BEST Jill Ireland performance I've seen. I'm surprised Bronson didn't have an issue with how his wife was portrayed in this film, but she does it well. Her character is a true opportunistic and does many evil things, yet she's so kind while manipulating all these men to her whims that she even fools the audience the same way she fools Bronson.

Tell Savalas is great as the slimy mob boss who really can't see the bigger picture, and Bronson is well...Bronson. Stoic, but will kill you with a smile. The film has one of the most somber ends in a Bronson films, but it works.

Direction from Sollima is also perfection with numerous shots that remind you that you're watching an Italian film. A few of the last shots with Jill Ireland were very effective and reminded me a lot of Brian DePalma angles.

It would also be remiss for me to not mention Ennio Morricone's score. The maestro is at work here and you can tell he had fun with the score. The man truly is a legend.

Overall, my favorite release of the year thus far. Now, I hope we get some more Sollima from Kino with the likes of Revolver and Run, Man, Run as this film reminded me how great his films are.

[Zygmunt22]

Originally Posted by playingphysicist

Hoping that never released in the US 60s one is The Gorgon or Taste/Scream of Fear. Perhaps the other is Torture Garden? Previously had a bad Mill Creek dual release.

The Gorgon has also been released in the US by Mill Creek.

[Zygmunt22]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Since Ronin was released on Blu-ray by MGM prior to Arrow, this confirms that the 80s 4K UHD title only had a prior Blu-ray by another label (and not MGM).

Any idea what the top contenders are?

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by Zygmunt22

Kino Insider,

Waaaaay back in the day, Kino did a VHS release of the 1932 "old dark house" horror movie The Monster Walks. Any chance of that getting revisited by KLSC?

I haven't heard anything.

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by Shanghai Express

I took a nap and had a dream Kino Classics released the 1925 MGM silent Sally, Irene And Mary which is now in the public domain. KLI what’s good

Not all dreams come true.

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by Super_Pierogi

@Kino Lorber Insider Is there a plan to rerelease HERO & A TERROR and AN EYE FOR AN EYE with a new transfer?

No.

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Glad we got a Sony title reveal. Seems to be taking awhile to get these announced and I wonder if they are only allowed to reveal one title a month or something like that?

No, the HD/materials delivery process has been slow, so we decided to slow down the announcements till we had a better idea.

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by rdf8585

Other than Paris Holiday, are any Bob Hope titles forecasted to end up in the WSL sale anytime soon?

Maybe the other Fremantle ones (The Lemon Drop Kid, Son of Paleface, My Favorite Brunette, Road to Rio, Road to Bali).

Also, we try to add everything to the WSL list before they expire, but sometimes we sellout of the title a few months before expiration date and end up not ordering more.

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by Rzzzz

I love that Kino gives us both versions. Even if they are of varying quality. Just like they did with Rider On The Rain...

There's actually three versions on the disc, the shorter US cut (The Family) was a a 2K scan from a 35mm print, we color graded it and did some cleanup, but it does include lots of scratches, etc. A full restoration would've cost an arm and a leg.

The Family has not been seen anywhere since the 1980s VHS release.

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by BluPat

KLI..... Can you say if the 4K of Dressed To Kill (1980) will have reverse artwork? I would love to have art that features "Bobbi".

We usually don't include reversibles on 4K releases due to the color of cases, but we may include one if we end up finding cool reverse art. The Killing will include reversible art as did a few other 4K releases early on.

[BarnDoor]

Kino Insider - The 60s western in the Sony deal... can you say if it's previously been released on Blu-ray in the US? Thanks.

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by rocknblues81

The Arrow blu is good enough for me on this one.

Okay, thanks for letting us know, I guess.

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by barndoor

since ronin was released on blu-ray by mgm prior to arrow, this confirms that the 80s 4k uhd title only had a prior blu-ray by another label (and not mgm).

Originally Posted by zygmunt22

any idea what the top contenders are?

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[dvining]

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

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KLI brings the jokes.

[Kino Lorber Insider]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Kino Insider - The 60s western in the Sony deal... can you say if it's previously been released on Blu-ray in the US? Thanks.

Yes.

[DR Herbert West]

[Kino Lorber Insider]

That's it for me today, see you guys on Tuesday or Wednesday.

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

Yes.

So that should mean it's either Two Rode Together or Cat Ballou. Given I missed the TT release of the latter (and have the Eureka TRT), I'm really hoping it's that.

[Jobla]

This is third-hand information, but a friend of a friend reports that Kino's disc of SON OF SAMSON is in fact the longer Italian cut, complete with a "Continental" shot (bare female breast) not present in the US release version, as well as some bloody battle bits.

He also reports that the transfer has a full-length English audio track.