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Big Jim McLain · 10-06-2020, 08:18 PM

Looks nice. I'm guessing this is just a re-release, no new scan?

Dailyan · 10-06-2020, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Jim McLain

Looks nice. I'm guessing this is just a re-release, no new scan?

No new scan.

Big Jim McLain · 10-06-2020, 08:35 PM

^Thanks, still looks like a nice overall release from Kino. Hopefully we'll eventually get a 4k scan. It would be a dream to see a 4K UHD release from Arrows academy line, but thats probably unlikely.

Jason Rietman4k · 10-06-2020, 09:02 PM

The Train is amazing. I suppose a new scan would improve some, but the Twilight Time disc still looks good.

Big Jim McLain · 10-07-2020, 09:49 AM

I would probably rank The Train as my second favourite Lancaster movie after Sweet Smell of Success, but probably my favourite of Frankenheimers work. It’s crazy that Burt was in his fifties at the time of the movie, also undertaking all of his own stunts. The action sequences are just incredible. I’ll definitely never tire of watching this great movie.

Big Jim McLain · 11-03-2020, 12:52 AM

Happy Birthday to the great Burt Lancaster!

Decided to watch Sweet Smell of Success tonight to celebrate Lancasters birthday, also fits in nicely with Noirvember. This is one of my favourite Noirs, Lancasters portrayal as J.J. Hunsecker is nothing short of masterful, the power of his character is somewhat scary at times, especially the controlling dominance he has over his Sister.

The first time I saw this I was floored by its darkness, especially from a Lancaster, who rarely plays a villainous role. When first encountering his character he just fires lethal verbal bullets towards Tony Curtis, lines I could of never imagined Lancaster to say. Tony Curtis as press agent Sidney Falco, is as equally grotesque and sleazy as Hunsecker, who clearly loathes Falco, but at the same time needs him to carry out his dirty work.

The dialogue in this movie is nothing short of iconic, with lines such as "You're a cookie full of arsenic", "You're dead, son. Get yourself buried" and “I love this dirty town”. The verbal assaults from Lancasters character are just brutal.

This is without a doubt one of the darkest noirs out there and would be my favourite of Burt’s noir output. Lancaster in Sweet Smell of Success essentially delivers one of the best performances of his career.

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SeanJoyce · 11-03-2020, 01:00 AM

^Best dialogue ever written.

Mattmck99 · 03-07-2021, 03:07 PM

Just announced by Kino:

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COMING SOON!
BRAND NEW 2K MASTER!

VERA CRUZ (1954)
Starring Gary Cooper, Burt Lancaster, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson & Jack Elam – Shot by Ernest Laszlo (Judgment at Nuremberg) – Directed by Robert Aldrich (The Dirty Dozen, Ulzana's Raid, The Longest Yard).

Mattmck99 · 04-04-2021, 04:30 PM

Coming from Kino:

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Coming Soon on Blu-ray!
Brand New Master from a 2K Scan of the Interpositive!

All My Sons (1948)
Starring Edward G. Robinson & Burt Lancaster –Shot by Russell Metty (Touch of Evil) – Based on a Play by Arthur Miller (The Crucible) – Directed by Irving Reis (Crack-Up).

Gunsnroses092789 · 04-04-2021, 04:31 PM

Kino sure loves Burt Lancaster.

Gacivory · 04-04-2021, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunsnroses092789

Kino sure loves Burt Lancaster.

Who doesn’t?

Mattmck99 · 04-04-2021, 04:43 PM

I think this is means all of Burts noirs now have a blu-ray release? Still hoping we will get a better release of Sorry, Wrong Number sometime soon.

greyhound1 · 07-24-2021, 11:00 PM

Feel like this belongs here:

Mattmck99 · 07-22-2022, 09:56 AM

Imprint are releasing Come Back, Little Sheba and The Rose Tattoo in October:

Mattmck99 · 07-31-2022, 05:01 PM

The Rainmaker will be getting a release via Kino:

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Coming October 25th on Blu-ray!
Remastered in HD by Paramount Pictures – From a 6K Scan of the 35mm VistaVision Original Camera Negative!

The Rainmaker (1956) Starring Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey, Lloyd Bridges & Earl Holliman – Directed by Joseph Anthony

Nicage22 · 07-31-2022, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattmck99

Imprint are releasing Come Back, Little Sheba and The Rose Tattoo in October:

Amazing. Hopefully, The Crimson Pirate (1952) and Executive Action (1973) are next.

A good few of his films have weak transfers on blu. So conceivably we will get some upgrades and restorations - like we got with Vera Cruz.

Mattmck99 · 10-02-2022, 03:22 PM

Kino are releasing The Hallelujah Trail:

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Coming December 13th!

The Hallelujah Trail (1965)
• HD Master by MGM – From a 2K Scan of the 35mm IP
• NEW Audio Commentary by Historians Michael Schlesinger and C. Courtney Joyner
• Includes the Roadshow Overture, Intermission, Entr'acte and Exit Music
• Theatrical Trailer

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10-06-2020, 08:18 PM	#21
Big Jim McLain Banned Member since:Sep 2020 Location:UK 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:157 DVD collection:6	Looks nice. I'm guessing this is just a re-release, no new scan?

10-06-2020, 08:35 PM	#23
Big Jim McLain Banned Member since:Sep 2020 Location:UK 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:157 DVD collection:6	^Thanks, still looks like a nice overall release from Kino. Hopefully we'll eventually get a 4k scan. It would be a dream to see a 4K UHD release from Arrows academy line, but thats probably unlikely.

10-06-2020, 09:02 PM	#24
Jason Rietman4k Banned Member since:Jan 2019 Blu-ray reviews:1	The Train is amazing. I suppose a new scan would improve some, but the Twilight Time disc still looks good.

10-07-2020, 09:49 AM	#25
Big Jim McLain Banned Member since:Sep 2020 Location:UK 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:157 DVD collection:6	I would probably rank The Train as my second favourite Lancaster movie after Sweet Smell of Success, but probably my favourite of Frankenheimers work. It’s crazy that Burt was in his fifties at the time of the movie, also undertaking all of his own stunts. The action sequences are just incredible. I’ll definitely never tire of watching this great movie.

11-03-2020, 12:52 AM	#26
Big Jim McLain Banned Member since:Sep 2020 Location:UK 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:157 DVD collection:6	Happy Birthday to the great Burt Lancaster! Decided to watch Sweet Smell of Success tonight to celebrate Lancasters birthday, also fits in nicely with Noirvember. This is one of my favourite Noirs, Lancasters portrayal as J.J. Hunsecker is nothing short of masterful, the power of his character is somewhat scary at times, especially the controlling dominance he has over his Sister. The first time I saw this I was floored by its darkness, especially from a Lancaster, who rarely plays a villainous role. When first encountering his character he just fires lethal verbal bullets towards Tony Curtis, lines I could of never imagined Lancaster to say. Tony Curtis as press agent Sidney Falco, is as equally grotesque and sleazy as Hunsecker, who clearly loathes Falco, but at the same time needs him to carry out his dirty work. The dialogue in this movie is nothing short of iconic, with lines such as "You're a cookie full of arsenic", "You're dead, son. Get yourself buried" and “I love this dirty town”. The verbal assaults from Lancasters character are just brutal. This is without a doubt one of the darkest noirs out there and would be my favourite of Burt’s noir output. Lancaster in Sweet Smell of Success essentially delivers one of the best performances of his career. .

11-03-2020, 01:00 AM	#27
SeanJoyce Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2014	^Best dialogue ever written.

04-04-2021, 04:31 PM	#30
Gunsnroses092789 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 4K collection:116 Blu-ray collection:1179 DVD collection:147 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:65	Kino sure loves Burt Lancaster.

04-04-2021, 04:43 PM	#32
Mattmck99 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2020 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:190 Blu-ray collection:995 DVD collection:18	I think this is means all of Burts noirs now have a blu-ray release? Still hoping we will get a better release of Sorry, Wrong Number sometime soon.

07-24-2021, 11:00 PM	#33
greyhound1 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2018 Location:Australia 4K collection:381 Blu-ray collection:1890 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:1	Feel like this belongs here:

07-22-2022, 09:56 AM	#34
Mattmck99 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2020 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:190 Blu-ray collection:995 DVD collection:18	Imprint are releasing Come Back, Little Sheba and The Rose Tattoo in October:

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