Alfred Hitchcock on Blu-ray

[dsman71]

Yeah Im getting this too. I can get rid of my Network Region 1 import and Laservision DVDs next year ! Criterion will blow them all away

[MikeyHitchFan]

Originally Posted by dsman71

Yeah Im getting this too. I can get rid of my Import and Laservision DVDs next year ! Criterion will blow them all away

Great news! List updated.

[spidershowl11]

Originally Posted by MikeyHitchFan

U.S. Releases unless noted. In chronological order...

1927 - The Lodger - Network - U.K. (Region B locked) (Sept 24 2012)
1934 - The Man Who Knew Too Much - Criterion (coming 2013)
1935 - The 39 Steps - Criterion
1938 - The Lady Vanishes - Criterion
1940 - Rebecca - MGM
1942 - Saboteur - Universal - Box set coming 9/25/12
1943 - Shadow of a Doubt - Universal - Box set coming 9/25/12
1944 - Lifeboat - Masters of Cinema - U.K. (Region B locked) (Also includes 2 short films Bon Voyage & Aventure Malgachein in 1080p)
1945 - Spellbound - MGM
1946 - Notorious - MGM
1948 - Rope - Universal - Box set coming 9/25/12
1951 - Strangers on a Train - Warner - coming 10/09/12
1953 - Dial M For Murder - Warner - 3D/2D coming 10/09/12
1954 - Rear Window - Universal - Box set coming 9/25/12
1955 - To Catch a Thief - Paramount
1955 - The Trouble With Harry - Universal - Box set coming 9/25/12
1956 - The Man Who Knew Too Much - Universal - Box set coming 9/25/12
1958 - Vertigo - Universal - Box set coming 9/25/12
1959 - North By Northwest - Warner + Box set coming 9/25/12
1960 - Psycho - Universal + Box set coming 9/25/12
1963 - The Birds - Universal - Box set coming 9/25/12
1964 - Marnie - Universal - Box set coming 9/25/12
1966 - Torn Curtain - Universal - Box set coming 9/25/12
1969 - Topaz - Universal - Box set coming 9/25/12
1972 - Frenzy - Universal - Box set coming 9/25/12
1976 - Family Plot - Universal - Box set coming 9/25/12

Hey MikeyHitchFan, I am a great fan of Hitchcock movies. I like the all the movies listed there and i have watched all his movies, sparing few on the list. But my question to you is would it make any difference to watch Hitchcock movies in the original print and in Blue Ray? Because most of his movies are in black and white and will it change the picture quality in Blue Ray?

[Mooch360]

Originally Posted by spidershowl11

But my question to you is would it make any difference to watch Hitchcock movies in the original print and in Blue Ray? Because most of his movies are in black and white and will it change the picture quality in Blue Ray?

What does being in black and white have to do with the resolution of the picture? Blu-Ray is still HD whether it's B&W or not.

[Akijama]

I smell a troll here.*Cough* spidershow *cough*

[MikeyHitchFan]

Originally Posted by Mooch360

What does being in black and white have to do with the resolution of the picture? Blu-Ray is still HD whether it's B&W or not.

What he said. He made 15 color films.

[dsman71]

Im kind of amazed a Criterion rep would openly say a movie they are releasing in 2013. I mean its great and all but how often do they let the cat out of the bag like that ? I really hope the Man who knew too Much 1934 is a fact and not a false hope

[rezpekt]

Originally Posted by dsman71

Im kind of amazed a Criterion rep would openly say a movie they are releasing in 2013. I mean its great and all but how often do they let the cat out of the bag like that ? I really hope the Man who knew too Much 1934 is a fact and not a false hope

I'm not surprised at all. Although their e-mail replies have been info-lite, they give out quite much in interviews and Q&A sessions; send out hints with their monthly newsletter, New Year artcard; screen unannounced films at ATP festival and they have loads of unannounced films on their Hulu channel, including Hitchcock's Foreign Correspondent.

[dsman71]

I want Foreign Correspondent too Glad they are releasing Hitchcock titles...I hope the Blob is forthcoming.

[benbess]

Any other fans of The Hitchcock Hour? Would like to see this on blu-ray...

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour intro - YouTube

[samzach]

Any news on a region A or region free release of Lifeboat?

[MikeyHitchFan]

Originally Posted by samzach

Any news on a region A or region free release of Lifeboat?

No news, but I would guess that Fox will release it here along with The Paradine Case. They still own those two, and already released the other three titles this year. Of course, you never know what Criterion might do.

[Yami]

Isn't The Paradine Case an Anchor Bay title?

[MikeyHitchFan]

Originally Posted by Yami

Isn't The Paradine Case an Anchor Bay title?

One of 4 Hitchcock - David O. Selznick productions. The other 3 released on blu-ray by Fox are Rebecca, Spellbound and Notorious. The latest DVD collection by MGM/Fox called The Premiere Collection had these 4 + Lifeboat, Young and Innocent, The Lodger & Sabotage. Anchor Bay had the 4 titles a long time ago.

[MikeyHitchFan]

There seems to be a release of Lifeboat in Germany coming Dec 17 from Warner. Nothing listed about region code. Would be nice for U.S. if it's region free.

http://www.amazon.de/Das-Rettungsboo...5653645&sr=1-1

[rezpekt]

Originally Posted by MikeyHitchFan

There seems to be a release of Lifeboat in Germany coming Dec 17 from Warner. Nothing listed about region code. Would be nice for U.S. if it's region free.

http://www.amazon.de/Das-Rettungsboo...5653645&sr=1-1

It's released by Concorde Video, nothing to do with Warner.

[MikeyHitchFan]

List updated to include - 1934 - The Man Who Knew Too Much - Criterion (coming 01/15/13)

[ccg1978]

Originally Posted by MikeyHitchFan

List updated to include - 1934 - The Man Who Knew Too Much - Criterion (coming 01/15/13)

Never saw this Hitch movie. Is it worth the buy and how does it compare to the Jimmy Stewart release (never saw either one)?

[MikeyHitchFan]

Originally Posted by ccg1978

Never saw this Hitch movie. Is it worth the buy and how does it compare to the Jimmy Stewart release (never saw either one)?

They are both very good in their own way. The British version is faster paced, while the American remake is better dramatically, but also a bit too long IMO.

Review is up..looks great! https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-M.../57780/#Review

[Arkadin]

all the "coming soon" phrases can be removed from all the Universal titles and review links added. review is also up on bd.com for older man who knew too much. dial m for murder review can be added also