On the Beach (1959) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

James Luckard · 05-23-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jblank

If you want another good recommendation, try to find the film Testament, with Kevin Costner and Jane Alexander (no Blu-Ray or streaming option for it)

BTW, Testament is available streaming from Amazon, in HD:
http://www.amazon.com/TESTAMENT-Jane...dp/B00DQJH9C4/

jblank · 05-23-2014, 08:00 PM

Thanks James! I appreciate the info.

MifuneFan · 05-31-2014, 10:11 PM

Pre-orer is up on Amazon, releases August 26th

http://www.amazon.com/Beach-Blu-ray-...574177&sr=1-10

Member-222782 · 05-31-2014, 10:53 PM

$20.97 turned into $27.00 after s&h and taxes. I must've slept through the price hikes. Sheesh.

The WB · 06-02-2014, 01:52 PM

On my purchase hit list

James Luckard · 06-02-2014, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cine74

$20.97 turned into $27.00 after s&h and taxes. I must've slept through the price hikes. Sheesh.

Yikes! How much are you paying for shipping over a year? Is it time to get Prime? I didn't even notice until one year I did the math and realized that because it had become impossible to buy things in stores on release day, I was buying so much at Amazon that I'd spent like $30 more than Prime membership on shipping.

Member-222782 · 06-02-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by James Luckard

Yikes! How much are you paying for shipping over a year? Is it time to get Prime? I didn't even notice until one year I did the math and realized that because it had become impossible to buy things in stores on release day, I was buying so much at Amazon that I'd spent like $30 more than Prime membership on shipping.

I dropped Prime earlier this year. It served me well for a time but Amazon's high prices on cult titles (which is what I mostly buy) turned me off enough that I didn't see a need for the service anymore. I now buy most of the stuff I want from either blowitoutahere or Diabolik DVD.

James Luckard · 06-02-2014, 09:13 PM

The artwork was posted in the Kino thread by BarnDoor. Truly stunning:

[Show spoiler]

lfrankbaum · 06-03-2014, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by John_Drake

Brilliant news. August cannot come soon enough.

it can if you are only given one month to live

James Luckard · 06-03-2014, 06:40 PM

I wonder if there's any chance they'll include this recent documentary on the making of the film:

http://www.stanleykramer100.com/joom...ange-the-world

I would love to see this title get some bonus materials to put it in historical context.

Mansinthe · 07-27-2014, 08:41 AM

does someone know if there are gonna be english subs on this one?

West E · 07-30-2014, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mansinthe

does someone know if there are gonna be english subs on this one?

As far as i know it's an American one. The Sawfish.

James Luckard · 07-30-2014, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by West E

As far as i know it's an American one. The Sawfish.

Greeno · 07-31-2014, 02:03 AM

Hi. New member from Australia here.

I just went to pre-order "On The Beach" from this site. But I was redirected to Amazon. Don't know if that's normal.

Anyway, I went ahead with the order and when I got to the final stage I got a warning that the disc was Region 1. Yet on this site it says "Region A (B,C untested)".

So, what do I do now?

Thanks.

James Luckard · 07-31-2014, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Greeno

Hi. New member from Australia here.

I just went to pre-order "On The Beach" from this site. But I was redirected to Amazon. Don't know if that's normal.

Anyway, I went ahead with the order and when I got to the final stage I got a warning that the disc was Region 1. Yet on this site it says "Region A (B,C untested)".

So, what do I do now?

Thanks.

This website is just an informational site and a chat forum. The links to order always redirect to Amazon.

Amazon US always says every disc is Region 1 only, probably for legal reasons. There's no way to know for sure what region code this BD will be until someone has a copy in hand and tests it for us. I'm sure someone will report back soon, the disc comes out in just a couple of weeks.

Greeno · 08-01-2014, 01:09 AM

James Luckard, for some reason the forum won't let me reply direct, says I haven't got access or privielges or whatever, (even though I was able to post my question here yesterday). Lot of mucking around this morning trying to log on. Strange. I've posted a query in the "registration problems" page.

Anyway, thanks for your reply. I'll wait until after the release date and ask again, see if anybody has tested the disc for Australia.

Thanks.

EDIT: Obviously, I can reply but not 'quote and reply'.

Anyway.

JMK · 08-25-2014, 03:36 AM

On the Beach Blu-ray Review

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hoytereden · 08-25-2014, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JMK

On the Beach Blu-ray Review

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Sounds good but damn I wish there were some extras....a commentary would have been a dream come true for this film. Oh well, grateful to get it, even bare bones, since it never got a decent release before.

MacEachaidh · 08-25-2014, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by hoytereden

Sounds good but damn I wish there were some extras....a commentary would have been a dream come true for this film. Oh well, grateful to get it, even bare bones, since it never got a decent release before.

Thanks for the review, JMK!

Yes, disappointing news on the extras front.

I know films are mostly sold on Blu-ray as consumables, but I do wish more studios would put some effort into their value as pieces of culture and history as well. I would have thought the value of a release like this would be increased significantly with some material about the context of the Cold War, and even something addressing the history of this film being such a grim flick yet marketed as a must-see. Perhaps they assume the cognoscenti would already know enough of such things, but those of us who just appreciate good filmmaking might also appreciate being "in the know" as well.

As one of them foreign types, the only Kino-Lorber title I have is the Buster Keaton set. So, is barebones a normal state for Kino releases?

Member-222782 · 08-25-2014, 12:04 PM

I'm just glad that this film has gotten released on Blu-ray and will soon be part of my collection. The transfer is apparently very good, it's in widescreen and the cover is gorgeous - all the basic elements are here. Sure beats the heck out of that ancient DVD

06-02-2014, 09:13 PM	#48
James Luckard Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:401 Blu-ray collection:1819 Blu-ray reviews: 34	The artwork was posted in the Kino thread by BarnDoor. Truly stunning: [Show spoiler] Last edited by James Luckard; 06-02-2014 at 09:34 PM.

07-31-2014, 02:03 AM	#54
Greeno Junior Member Member since:Jul 2014	Order goes thru Amazon?? Hi. New member from Australia here. I just went to pre-order "On The Beach" from this site. But I was redirected to Amazon. Don't know if that's normal. Anyway, I went ahead with the order and when I got to the final stage I got a warning that the disc was Region 1. Yet on this site it says "Region A (B,C untested)". So, what do I do now? Thanks.

08-01-2014, 01:09 AM	#56
Greeno Junior Member Member since:Jul 2014	James Luckard, for some reason the forum won't let me reply direct, says I haven't got access or privielges or whatever, (even though I was able to post my question here yesterday). Lot of mucking around this morning trying to log on. Strange. I've posted a query in the "registration problems" page. Anyway, thanks for your reply. I'll wait until after the release date and ask again, see if anybody has tested the disc for Australia. Thanks. EDIT: Obviously, I can reply but not 'quote and reply'. Anyway. Last edited by Greeno; 08-02-2014 at 10:52 PM.

05-23-2014, 08:00 PM	#42
jblank Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Bristol, Tennessee 4K collection:283 Blu-ray collection:373 Trading Score:131	Thanks James! I appreciate the info.

05-31-2014, 10:11 PM	#43
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1145 Trading Score:69	Pre-orer is up on Amazon, releases August 26th http://www.amazon.com/Beach-Blu-ray-...574177&sr=1-10

05-31-2014, 10:53 PM	#44
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	$20.97 turned into $27.00 after s&h and taxes. I must've slept through the price hikes. Sheesh.

06-02-2014, 01:52 PM	#45
The WB Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Las Vegas, NV 4K collection:87 Blu-ray collection:1049 DVD collection:445 Digital collection:132	On my purchase hit list

06-03-2014, 06:40 PM	#50
James Luckard Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:401 Blu-ray collection:1819 Blu-ray reviews: 34	I wonder if there's any chance they'll include this recent documentary on the making of the film: http://www.stanleykramer100.com/joom...ange-the-world I would love to see this title get some bonus materials to put it in historical context.

07-27-2014, 08:41 AM	#51
Mansinthe Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1197 DVD collection:43 Blu-ray reviews: 37 Trading Score:14	does someone know if there are gonna be english subs on this one?

08-25-2014, 03:36 AM	#57
JMK Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	On the Beach Blu-ray Review <========

08-25-2014, 12:04 PM	#60
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	I'm just glad that this film has gotten released on Blu-ray and will soon be part of my collection. The transfer is apparently very good, it's in widescreen and the cover is gorgeous - all the basic elements are here. Sure beats the heck out of that ancient DVD

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