The Maltese Falcon (1941) - Blu-ray Forum

Ricky G · 09-26-2019, 05:00 PM

Last night I had the awesome experience of being able to go to the cinema and watch John Huston's The Maltese Falcon for the first time as part of the Flashback Cinema with my awesome wife (she agreed to go with me even though she isn't a film buff like me). It was one of the best experiences I've had in a theater. We arrived early and we were the only patrons in the theater until a few minutes before the start of the film. The 6 other people who arrived were very quiet and respectful during the whole thing. The movie was amazing! The acting, dialogue, and direction was awesome! It was interesting to watch a film from 1941 (53 years before I was born) at the movie theater. The aspect ratio being 1.37:1 was especially cool to see in such a blown up screen. I will definitely be purchasing the Blu-Ray soon and re-watching it. Even my wife enjoyed it. I would highly recommend watching this if you haven't before. I am a fan of some older black and white movies, but now I really want to dive deep!This is the stuff dreams are made of!

wallendo · 09-26-2019, 05:06 PM

If you enjoyed this, look into “The Big Sleep”, “Key Largo”, and of course “Casablanca”.

I had the opportunity to see “Casablanca” on the big screen two years ago and loved it.

MassiveMovieBuff · 09-26-2019, 05:52 PM

Dark Passage is another great one. I blind bought that and it turned out to be my favorite Bogart film.

Ricky G · 09-26-2019, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wallendo

If you enjoyed this, look into “The Big Sleep”, “Key Largo”, and of course “Casablanca”.

I had the opportunity to see “Casablanca” on the big screen two years ago and loved it.

I definitely need to find out when I can watch it in the theater!!!!!

donzo29 · 09-26-2019, 06:46 PM

Also, along with the others mentioned, I recommend To Have and Have Not.

TheSpruceMoose · 09-26-2019, 09:41 PM

I was always and oddly fascinated by this and other Bogart leading films whenever my mom would watch them late at night, thankfully they're awesome. Outside of his big hits like this I also love The Treasure of Sierra Madre, which features one of Bogart's best performances.

Gacivory · 09-26-2019, 09:43 PM

If we’re talking Bogart, I love his performance in The Caine Mutiny! In a Lonely Place is another good one!

MassiveMovieBuff · 09-26-2019, 10:02 PM

Is it just me or are very overcast/rainy days just absolutely perfect for classic black and white viewing? Especially film noir.

BTW, love the avatar Ricky G!

bferr1972 · 09-26-2019, 10:08 PM

African Queen is another great Bogart flick.

cheez avenger · 09-26-2019, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

Dark Passage is another great one. I blind bought that and it turned out to be my favorite Bogart film.

Dark Passage is my favorite of the Bogart/Bacall team up films.

BluBonnet · 09-27-2019, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

Is it just me or are very overcast/rainy days just absolutely perfect for classic black and white viewing? Especially film noir.

BTW, love the avatar Ricky G!

Totes. You don't want to watch film noir on a sunny day, spoils the effect.

LegacyCosts · 09-27-2019, 01:07 AM

I'm so glad the weasel is a fan of film noir.

Ricky G · 09-27-2019, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by LegacyCosts

I'm so glad the weasel is a fan of film noir.

Name's Crawl. Nickname. They gave it to me my freshman year cause that's how I always got home.

Ricky G · 09-27-2019, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSpruceMoose

I was always and oddly fascinated by this and other Bogart leading films whenever my mom would watch them late at night, thankfully they're awesome. Outside of his big hits like this I also love The Treasure of Sierra Madre, which features one of Bogart's best performances.

Sounds like you had good exposure to these plus you have some nice memories as well

TheSpruceMoose · 09-27-2019, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricky G

Sounds like you had good exposure to these plus youhave some nice memories as well

Oh yeah, she had good tastes in film including turning us onto Mel Brooks, old Universal monster films, etc.

Martoto · 09-27-2019, 11:38 AM

I don't think there's a better cast in any film. Everyone is a gem and they all fit and play together brilliantly.

Ricky G · 09-27-2019, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Martoto

I don't think there's a better cast in any film. Everyone is a gem and they all fit and play together brilliantly.

Especially Mr.Cairo!!!! Stole the movie!!!!
"Look what you did to my shirt!",lmao

Martoto · 09-27-2019, 12:14 PM

My favourite part from the supporting cast is when Miss Shaughnessy "laughs" when Spade tells her

[Show spoiler]

Ricky G · 09-27-2019, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

Is it just me or are very overcast/rainy days just absolutely perfect for classic black and white viewing? Especially film noir.

BTW, love the avatar Ricky G!

Thank you! I am actually very impressed by the avatars people have for this site, they are very creative!

Acer2010 · 09-27-2019, 01:43 PM

Does anyone know if THE MALTESE FALCON has gotten or will get a 4K restoration from the original camera negative?

09-26-2019, 05:00 PM	#1
Ricky G Special Member Member since:Aug 2019 Location:Texas 4K collection:90 Blu-ray collection:457 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:88 Trading Score:1	The Maltese Falcon (1941) Last night I had the awesome experience of being able to go to the cinema and watch John Huston's The Maltese Falcon for the first time as part of the Flashback Cinema with my awesome wife (she agreed to go with me even though she isn't a film buff like me). It was one of the best experiences I've had in a theater. We arrived early and we were the only patrons in the theater until a few minutes before the start of the film. The 6 other people who arrived were very quiet and respectful during the whole thing. The movie was amazing! The acting, dialogue, and direction was awesome! It was interesting to watch a film from 1941 (53 years before I was born) at the movie theater. The aspect ratio being 1.37:1 was especially cool to see in such a blown up screen. I will definitely be purchasing the Blu-Ray soon and re-watching it. Even my wife enjoyed it. I would highly recommend watching this if you haven't before. I am a fan of some older black and white movies, but now I really want to dive deep!This is the stuff dreams are made of!

09-27-2019, 12:14 PM	#18
Martoto Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2014 Location:Glasgow Blu-ray reviews: 7	My favourite part from the supporting cast is when Miss Shaughnessy "laughs" when Spade tells her [Show spoiler]she's taking the fall for Miles

09-26-2019, 05:06 PM	#2
wallendo Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southeastern NC 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:1027 DVD collection:7 MA collection:3 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4	If you enjoyed this, look into “The Big Sleep”, “Key Largo”, and of course “Casablanca”. I had the opportunity to see “Casablanca” on the big screen two years ago and loved it.

09-26-2019, 05:52 PM	#3
MassiveMovieBuff Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2014 4K collection:411 Blu-ray collection:1629 DVD collection:97 Trading Score:3	Dark Passage is another great one. I blind bought that and it turned out to be my favorite Bogart film.

09-26-2019, 06:46 PM	#5
donzo29 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Albuquerque, NM 4K collection:233 Blu-ray collection:957 DVD collection:302 MA collection:1108 Digital collection:1811 iTunes collection:37 Prime collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:88	Also, along with the others mentioned, I recommend To Have and Have Not.

09-26-2019, 09:41 PM	#6
TheSpruceMoose Expert Member Member since:Jun 2019	I was always and oddly fascinated by this and other Bogart leading films whenever my mom would watch them late at night, thankfully they're awesome. Outside of his big hits like this I also love The Treasure of Sierra Madre, which features one of Bogart's best performances.

09-26-2019, 09:43 PM	#7
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1120 Blu-ray collection:5610 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	If we’re talking Bogart, I love his performance in The Caine Mutiny! In a Lonely Place is another good one!

09-26-2019, 10:02 PM	#8
MassiveMovieBuff Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2014 4K collection:411 Blu-ray collection:1629 DVD collection:97 Trading Score:3	Is it just me or are very overcast/rainy days just absolutely perfect for classic black and white viewing? Especially film noir. BTW, love the avatar Ricky G!

09-26-2019, 10:08 PM	#9
bferr1972 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2016 Location:Here Trading Score:7	African Queen is another great Bogart flick.

09-27-2019, 01:07 AM	#12
LegacyCosts Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Chicago 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:424 Trading Score:20	I'm so glad the weasel is a fan of film noir.

09-27-2019, 11:38 AM	#16
Martoto Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2014 Location:Glasgow Blu-ray reviews: 7	I don't think there's a better cast in any film. Everyone is a gem and they all fit and play together brilliantly.

09-27-2019, 01:43 PM	#20
Acer2010 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010	Does anyone know if THE MALTESE FALCON has gotten or will get a 4K restoration from the original camera negative?

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