Dressed to Kill (1980) - Page 6 - Blu-ray Forum

javi92 · 05-18-2015, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dwk

The Nancy Allen interview is definitely new as she posted a couple pictures from it on her facebook page before Criterion announced the title.

I just recently watched the BLOW OUT disc, and the interview with her on there is pretty good. Hoping this one is similarly insightful.

thecalm_7 · 05-18-2015, 11:36 PM

I was really hoping for a Repo Man style edition with multiple cuts of the film. I know the preferred cut, but its always nice to see differences.

CinemaBlu · 05-19-2015, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Are you simply referring to the extras here? Because I can't see how you could think a 4K remaster approved by the director isn't enough of an improvement over any past disc. Theoretically, it should be a significant upgrade in PQ.

The upgrade will be more significant once UHD BDs arrive. The last release wasn't bad so I can wait.

Member-222782 · 05-19-2015, 01:21 AM

I'm all over this. A 4K remaster is an automatic purchase. Then, of course, there's the tidbit about this being a Criterion release

Dylan34 · 05-19-2015, 01:26 AM

I have yet to get this film on blu so the Criterion edition is a no brainer for me!!! Now, come on Criterion and bring on Carrie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monterey Jack · 05-19-2015, 03:45 AM

I don't know if I'll pick this up...I already had the DVD, upgraded to the MGM disc, and sold that off before buying the UK Arrow release. Are two or three new featurettes really worth buying this for a fourth time? I can't imagine this film looking much better than the previous Blu(s). I bought the Arrow version of Blow Out solely for the extras, despite having the Criterion version, because the latter had a whole second De Palma film (Murder A La Mod) as an extra. Unless I could pick it up for around $15 (which would be tricky with a B&N 50% sale coupled with a coupon), I'd have to sit down and think about it.

StingingVelvet · 05-19-2015, 03:56 AM

Probably not a movie I need to own but I am still excited about it. Will probably go for it. I don't buy anything with a Criterion label on it but it can persuade me to buy good movies I might otherwise not consider worth owning.

RiFiFi1955 · 05-19-2015, 03:58 AM

I am with others on having to think about this one, I have always been happy with Dressed to Kill on blu-ray and I can't start double/triple dipping on everything just because there is a new 4k scan or a criterion edition but damn I do love this film so I will have to ponder this one over. Now if it was a 4k scan of Carrie, that would have been a hands down double dip.

Monterey Jack · 05-19-2015, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RiFiFi1955

Now if it was a 4k scan of Carrie, that would have been a hands down double dip.

Exactly. Spruce up the transfer and include the DVD extras left off the MGM Blu (and maybe the commentary from the Criterion laserdisc), and I'd double-dip in a heartbeat.

nitin · 05-19-2015, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CinemaBlu

The upgrade will be more significant once UHD BDs arrive. The last release wasn't bad so I can wait.

you might be overestimating the titles that will be available on UHD (especially anytime soon).

billyearle · 05-19-2015, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by thecalm_7

I was really hoping for a Repo Man style edition with multiple cuts of the film. I know the preferred cut, but its always nice to see differences.

It will hopefully include the comparison feature, or something similar. It's all just toned down violence, sex & swearing for the R version, nothing actually "different". Once you see what the differences are, there's really no reason to sit through the R version again, IMO.
It's funny how tame the R version scenes looked years later. I saw this in the theater with my Mom when I was 13. I wanted to soak up all the visual goodness, and she kept staring at me. Talk about a boner killer. Anyway, the film turned me into an instant De Palma and Donaggio fan.
& Yeah, I'm happy with the French BD, torn about whether to wait the many years till I have a 4K TV and this has a native 4K release.

dwk · 05-19-2015, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RiFiFi1955

Now if it was a 4k scan of Carrie, that would have been a hands down double dip.

I think there is a good chance that they are working on Carrie. (Heck, at this point I think Criterion might also redo The Silence of the Lambs.)

Scottie · 05-19-2015, 05:43 AM

Pre-Order

http://www.amazon.com/Dressed-Kill-B...014005&sr=1-47

BluPat · 05-19-2015, 05:44 AM

Why are they releasing Dressed To Kill when they have a TON of titles on DVD that need upgrading to Blu-ray? I have the MGM Blu-ray and it looks great.

stlcards · 05-19-2015, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

Criterion will feature the MONO soundtrack uncompressed. so DePalma files may want to hold onto their MGMs for the 5.1 mix. hanging onto mine in case there are differences in video also. I don't see any issues coming but always good to be cautious.

Why just the mono track on the Criterion?

StingingVelvet · 05-19-2015, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BluPat

Why are they releasing Dressed To Kill when they have a TON of titles on DVD that need upgrading to Blu-ray? I have the MGM Blu-ray and it looks great.

I doubt they can upgrade every DVD. They need to make new contracts and probably can't in many cases.

Markgway · 05-19-2015, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by stlcards

Why just the mono track on the Criterion?

Because they're purists, like me.

ravenus · 05-19-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Markgway

Because they're purists, like me.

In that case why did they provide a 5.1 mix for Anatomy of a Murder?

I suspect it may be a case of MGM not providing or charging stiffly for licensing the surround mix.

bokes · 05-19-2015, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Exactly. Spruce up the transfer and include the DVD extras left off the MGM Blu (and maybe the commentary from the Criterion laserdisc), and I'd double-dip in a heartbeat.

Criterion released this on laser? With commentary?
I would be curious to hear a DePalma commentary for this or any number of his films.

Member-222782 · 05-19-2015, 12:50 PM

I'd love to know the mechanics behind deals where one studio/label can produce a 4k master for a particular film vs. other labels just using whatever they are given. Financial standing can't be the ONLY factor. Also, why didn't MGM produce a 4k (or even 2k) master for their release of Dressed To Kill but allowed Criterion to do it?

Criterion isn't a major studio yet their Blu-rays are almost always from 2 or 4K masters. I wish Scream Factory were as motivated as Criterion.

05-18-2015, 11:36 PM	#102
thecalm_7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:The Gulf 4K collection:946 Blu-ray collection:6017 DVD collection:859 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:126	I was really hoping for a Repo Man style edition with multiple cuts of the film. I know the preferred cut, but its always nice to see differences.

05-19-2015, 01:21 AM	#104
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	I'm all over this. A 4K remaster is an automatic purchase. Then, of course, there's the tidbit about this being a Criterion release

05-19-2015, 01:26 AM	#105
Dylan34 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2014 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:529 DVD collection:138	I have yet to get this film on blu so the Criterion edition is a no brainer for me!!! Now, come on Criterion and bring on Carrie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-19-2015, 03:45 AM	#106
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	I don't know if I'll pick this up...I already had the DVD, upgraded to the MGM disc, and sold that off before buying the UK Arrow release. Are two or three new featurettes really worth buying this for a fourth time? I can't imagine this film looking much better than the previous Blu(s). I bought the Arrow version of Blow Out solely for the extras, despite having the Criterion version, because the latter had a whole second De Palma film (Murder A La Mod) as an extra. Unless I could pick it up for around $15 (which would be tricky with a B&N 50% sale coupled with a coupon), I'd have to sit down and think about it.

05-19-2015, 03:56 AM	#107
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:849 Blu-ray collection:2329 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	Probably not a movie I need to own but I am still excited about it. Will probably go for it. I don't buy anything with a Criterion label on it but it can persuade me to buy good movies I might otherwise not consider worth owning.

05-19-2015, 03:58 AM	#108
RiFiFi1955 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Albany, NY 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:1930	I am with others on having to think about this one, I have always been happy with Dressed to Kill on blu-ray and I can't start double/triple dipping on everything just because there is a new 4k scan or a criterion edition but damn I do love this film so I will have to ponder this one over. Now if it was a 4k scan of Carrie, that would have been a hands down double dip.

05-19-2015, 05:43 AM	#113
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Pre-Order http://www.amazon.com/Dressed-Kill-B...014005&sr=1-47

05-19-2015, 05:44 AM	#114
BluPat Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:241 Blu-ray collection:1455 Blu-ray reviews: 80 Trading Score:4	Why are they releasing *Dressed To Kill* when they have a TON of titles on DVD that need upgrading to Blu-ray? I have the MGM Blu-ray and it looks great.

05-19-2015, 12:50 PM	#120
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	I'd love to know the mechanics behind deals where one studio/label can produce a 4k master for a particular film vs. other labels just using whatever they are given. Financial standing can't be the ONLY factor. Also, why didn't MGM produce a 4k (or even 2k) master for their release of Dressed To Kill but allowed Criterion to do it? Criterion isn't a major studio yet their Blu-rays are almost always from 2 or 4K masters. I wish Scream Factory were as motivated as Criterion.

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