Videodrome (1983) coming from Arrow Video - Page 6 - Blu-ray Forum

Cinematt · 05-11-2023, 12:11 PM

Plenty more Cronenberg 4K discs and masters popping up around the world and on digital as well so I'm sure we'll see more discs here in the future. If only The Fly wasn't a Fox title.

trobrianders · 05-11-2023, 01:17 PM

Glad to have a reason to hang on to the Criterion blu as it features a different Cronenberg commentary track which is shared with Weller, a very interesting character in his own right.

AlphaNoodle · 07-02-2023, 01:55 PM

Would anyone have an extra Arrow 4k LE lying around they wouldn't mind selling? Tall ask I know lol

MR THX · 07-03-2023, 01:06 PM

I have one ive just put on Ebay uk, £40 Watched once, still in its wrapping apart from the opening.

Piriven · 04-27-2025, 08:07 AM

Just bought this but notice there’s also a Criterion 4K with Cronenberg commentary. Doh!

Anyone know which has the better picture and sound..?

everygrainofsand · 04-27-2025, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Piriven

Just bought this but notice there’s also a Criterion 4K with Cronenberg commentary. Doh!

Anyone know which has the better picture and sound..?

The same master was used, but the Arrow version has a superior, Fidelity In Motion, encode. So you bought well

I'm not up on the sound am afraid.

HippieDalek · 04-27-2025, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Piriven

Just bought this but notice there’s also a Criterion 4K with Cronenberg commentary. Doh!

Anyone know which has the better picture and sound..?

These days if there's a choice of releases then Criterion rarely have the better picture.

Telemachus · 04-27-2025, 09:05 AM

Arrow is better for the movie, I don't care much about special features

Piriven · 05-10-2025, 12:14 AM

Fortunately I found the audio commentary online.

Cronenberg commentaries are typically excellent. He’s probably the best director for yakking about his work, I could listen to his thoughtful, articulate, soothing voice all day.

Funny how it contrasts with the grotesque gory mutations going on screen at the same time

Worst commentator might go to Rob Reiner. Great filmmaker but he refuses to reveal ‘the tricks of the trade’ - err, that’s what I’m here for?

Rutger Lundgren · 05-10-2025, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Piriven

Worst commentator might go to Rob Reiner. Great filmmaker but he refuses to reveal ‘the tricks of the trade’ - err, that’s what I’m here for?

Nic Roeg, puts me to sleep every time.

trobrianders · 05-10-2025, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piriven

Fortunately I found the audio commentary online.

Cronenberg commentaries are typically excellent. He’s probably the best director for yakking about his work, I could listen to his thoughtful, articulate, soothing voice all day.

Funny how it contrasts with the grotesque gory mutations going on screen at the same time

Worst commentator might go to Rob Reiner. Great filmmaker but he refuses to reveal ‘the tricks of the trade’ - err, that’s what I’m here for?

Agreed on Cronenberg. Reiner is a pretty obnoxious person anyway. I'm happy South Park went to work on him

Two I'd recommend; Joe Wright on Pride & Prejudice and Jack Nicholson on The Passenger.

Rutger Lundgren · 05-11-2025, 02:30 PM

Carpenter is always a joy to listen to as well.

rip63 · 05-12-2025, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rutger Lundgren

Carpenter is always a joy to listen to as well.

Indeed, he is. Even if he is a Mr Grumpy.

05-11-2023, 12:11 PM	#1
Cinematt Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2015 4K collection:95 Blu-ray collection:919 DVD collection:47 iTunes collection:484	Plenty more Cronenberg 4K discs and masters popping up around the world and on digital as well so I'm sure we'll see more discs here in the future. If only The Fly wasn't a Fox title.

05-11-2023, 01:17 PM	#2
trobrianders Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2019 Location:UK 4K collection:326 Blu-ray collection:4013 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:27	Glad to have a reason to hang on to the Criterion blu as it features a different Cronenberg commentary track which is shared with Weller, a very interesting character in his own right.

07-02-2023, 01:55 PM	#3
AlphaNoodle Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2015 4K collection:617 Blu-ray collection:1096 Trading Score:209	Would anyone have an extra Arrow 4k LE lying around they wouldn't mind selling? Tall ask I know lol

07-03-2023, 01:06 PM	#4
MR THX Active Member Member since:Oct 2010	I have one ive just put on Ebay uk, £40 Watched once, still in its wrapping apart from the opening.

04-27-2025, 08:07 AM	#5
Piriven Active Member Member since:Dec 2023	Just bought this but notice there’s also a Criterion 4K with Cronenberg commentary. Doh! Anyone know which has the better picture and sound..?

04-27-2025, 09:05 AM	#8
Telemachus Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2021	Arrow is better for the movie, I don't care much about special features

05-10-2025, 12:14 AM	#9
Piriven Active Member Member since:Dec 2023	Fortunately I found the audio commentary online. Cronenberg commentaries are typically excellent. He’s probably the best director for yakking about his work, I could listen to his thoughtful, articulate, soothing voice all day. Funny how it contrasts with the grotesque gory mutations going on screen at the same time Worst commentator might go to Rob Reiner. Great filmmaker but he refuses to reveal ‘the tricks of the trade’ - err, that’s what I’m here for?

05-11-2025, 02:30 PM	#12
Rutger Lundgren Power Member Member since:Aug 2019 Location:Virovitica, Croatia 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2263 DVD collection:191	Carpenter is always a joy to listen to as well.

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