The Stranger (1946)

[noirjunkie]

Originally Posted by dsman71

I dont know what to do with KCC though, go back to the DVD or keep the Blu Ray...

Go back to the DVD. It looks much better than the blu-ray. See this comparison: link. The blu-ray is taken from inferior source materials and then scrubbed to the point that everyone looks like wax figures.

[Simon_LDT]

Awesome news, we really need more Welles on Blu so this is very welcome indeed.

[jetthead]

Originally Posted by noirjunkie

I'll definitely be picking this up.

+1

Originally Posted by silverlakephil

Yes!I held off on buying the DNRed version.

+1

I can hardly put into words how happy this announcement makes me. This is such a terrific film!

[RiFiFi1955]

Originally Posted by noirjunkie

Go back to the DVD. It looks much better than the blu-ray. See this comparison: link. The blu-ray is taken from inferior source materials and then scrubbed to the point that everyone looks like wax figures.

Now the review on this site said the blu-ray was better than the DVD, so I sold my MGM DVD and grabbed the blu-ray. Oh this blu-ray game

"I haven't seen as many PD DVDs of this title as I have of The Stranger, but this release has a couple of things going for it. It is virtually spot and blemish free, which none of the DVD releases I've seen (including the touted MGM) have, sometime in abundance." - Reviewer

[RiFiFi1955]

Originally Posted by Akijama

The Stranger and The Hitch-hiker are great news. Let's hope that they will tackle Detour (1945) and D.O.A. before long

Yes

Originally Posted by octagon

The Woman in the Window would look awfully nice next to Scarlet Street too.

Yes

[Abdrewes]

Really good film. It may not be as awesome as 'Lady from Shanghai', but I will still pick this up.

[kingofthejungle]

Originally Posted by octagon

I want to say public domain but I'm not positive.

Woman In The Window is still under copyright, and held by MGM. Perhaps it could be a pickup for Twilight Time, considering the success they had with The Big Heat.

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by noirjunkie

Go back to the DVD. It looks much better than the blu-ray. See this comparison: link. The blu-ray is taken from inferior source materials and then scrubbed to the point that everyone looks like wax figures.

Thats what Im leaning toward..I use DVDBeaver all the time but I still get on the fence..the DVD isnt expensive anyway

[Scottie]

I had the FilmChest version and I ended up shutting it off after 5 minutes due to the crappy quality. I may pick this up down the line.

[BahamaJoe]

This is a worthy name for my collection.Great news about the new restoration from the 35mm negative. Earlier blu ray was far from perfect. Kino effort could be a winner ! Thanks

[kingofthejungle]

Originally Posted by dsman71

the DVD isnt expensive anyway

If you have a Big Lots nearby, I've seen the MGM DVD of The Stranger there for $3.

[dsman71]

We do but its not nearby in the city, its like way across town , long commute ...might be worth it though.. I am going to get the DVD as I have the space for DVDs again...

[AgentOrange]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Definitely. It's a new restoration from the 35mm negative done by the Library of Congress

Bonus features:

• Audio commentary from filmmaker / historian / curator Bret Wood
• Original Nazi concentration and prison camp footage (both featured in the final film) from filmmaker George Stevens
• Original Theatrical Trailer

Shouldn't be hard to beat the previous release...

But is this actually a new restoration, or just "newly mastered from a 35mm print...". With Kino I'm guessing the latter, it could be great if it's a clean print... but they've released a few blu-rays/DVD's with insane amounts of damage on them. So for me it's sort of "wait and see" at this point, even though these are the types of films I want to support on blu-ray. If I'm spending $20+ it has to be from a good source or else it's not worth it IMO.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by AgentOrange

Shouldn't be hard to beat the previous release...

But is this actually a new restoration, or just "newly mastered from a 35mm print...". With Kino I'm guessing the latter, it could be great if it's a clean print... but they've released a few blu-rays/DVD's with insane amounts of damage on them. So for me it's sort of "wait and see" at this point, even though these are the types of films I want to support on blu-ray. If I'm spending $20+ it has to be from a good source or else it's not worth it IMO.

It's a restoration. They did the same with Kubrick's Fear and Desire. I wouldn't expect it to be a pristine transfer as they don't seem to tamper much with any de-noising or other digital enhancing like you see from other restoration projects, but I'm banking on a well above average transfer here.

Stanley Kubrick's FEAR AND DESIRE - Restoration Comparison - YouTube

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by AgentOrange

Shouldn't be hard to beat the previous release...

But is this actually a new restoration, or just "newly mastered from a 35mm print...". With Kino I'm guessing the latter, it could be great if it's a clean print... but they've released a few blu-rays/DVD's with insane amounts of damage on them. So for me it's sort of "wait and see" at this point, even though these are the types of films I want to support on blu-ray. If I'm spending $20+ it has to be from a good source or else it's not worth it IMO.

I agree with this - PQ-wise the MGM DVD is the cream of the crop right now. And while I may get this due to the extras, Id like to be able to watch the movie with as good as or better PQ than the DVD. The Film Chest Blu Ray was horrid.

Remember this is the same company that 'blew it' with their Blu Ray of White Zombie and has been doing half -arsed efforts with titles like the Blue Angel and Black Sabbath ( one version, minimal extras)


Reviews for this and Hitch-hiker to me with screen caps are essential for me -I hope DVD Beaver compares the prints for both films...and Devil Bat too!

[RiFiFi1955]

Originally Posted by dsman71

I agree with this - PQ-wise the MGM DVD is the cream of the crop right now. And while I may get this due to the extras, Id like to be able to watch the movie with as good as or better PQ than the DVD. The Film Chest Blu Ray was horrid.

Remember this is the same company that 'blew it' with their Blu Ray of White Zombie and has been doing half -arsed efforts with titles like the Blue Angel and Black Sabbath ( one version, minimal extras)


Reviews for this and Hitch-hiker to me with screen caps are essential for me -I hope DVD Beaver compares the prints for both films...and Devil Bat too!

Even worse....Kidnapped with no Rabid Dogs cut!

[dsman71]

Originally Posted by RiFiFi1955

Even worse....Kidnapped with no Rabid Dogs cut!

I wasn't into Kidnapped / Rabid Dog (wasn't my cup of tea) but yeah that counts as a half-arsed effort too ..so my confidence in Kino has gone down...
Its a shame because they had done some great stuff before, such as Nosferatu ultimate edition, Faust, Old Dark House...

[oscarmerkx]

Always good to see more Welles

[octagon]

Originally Posted by kingofthejungle

Woman In The Window is still under copyright, and held by MGM.

Hang on, I need to go back and edit all the Criterion wishlists I've posted over the years...

[Akijama]

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