The Black Windmill (1974) (101 Films) - Blu-ray Forum

BigNickUK · 02-25-2021, 12:48 PM

Don Siegel's The Black Windmill (1974) with Michael Caine is being released by 101 Films on 29th March 2021

https://101-films-store.com/products...eid=272943dfa3

drush9999 · 02-25-2021, 01:11 PM

I pre-ordered this before christmas, was initially due in February. At least it's still on. One of the better Michael Caines

PhilipWW · 02-25-2021, 01:16 PM

The web site states that the aspect ratio is 1.77:1.
I hope not as the film is in Scope at 2.35:1.

BudBaxter · 02-25-2021, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilipWW

The web site states that the aspect ratio is 1.77:1.
I hope not as the film is in Scope at 2.35:1.

I wouldn't be the first time 101 presented a film in the wrong ratio.

PhilipWW · 02-25-2021, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BudBaxter

I wouldn't be the first time 101 presented a film in the wrong ratio.

Oh dear.
I won't be buying it then if it is not in Scope.

I can but hope that it is just an error in description on the website.

CelestialAgent · 02-25-2021, 02:43 PM

If it’s open matte I could live with it, not if it’s cropped.

What other releases have they messed up the AR on?

drush9999 · 02-25-2021, 02:52 PM

If they use the same transfer that Kino used it should be Scope.

Jackie Scanlon · 02-25-2021, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by drush9999

One of the better Michael Caines

But one of the worse Siegels...

PhilipWW · 02-25-2021, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

If it’s open matte I could live with it, not if it’s cropped.

It was filmed in 35mm Panavision so there is no 'open matte' option.

drush9999 · 02-25-2021, 04:32 PM

101 Films just said on Facebook the AR was copied and pasted in error. So looks like it's 2.35:1.

Jorvic · 02-28-2021, 11:54 AM

Will be picking this up, I think. On first viewing I didn't like it that much, which is a bit strange considering Siegel is one of my favourite directors and Caine one of my favourite actors.

One to re-watch.

DTSBOY · 02-28-2021, 02:05 PM

Was difficult to watch on Film4 because of the cropped/ hacked aspect ratio. Good to know a decent release is coming.

When Eight Bell Tolls is just as bad, if not worse. And it's cut......

The dvd is ok. The bluray release by KL Classics ( Kino Lorber) is OOS on Amazon at an alarming price too.

marblearch · 03-01-2021, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DTSBOY

Was difficult to watch on Film4 because of the cropped/ hacked aspect ratio. Good to know a decent release is coming.

When Eight Bell Tolls is just as bad, if not worse. And it's cut......

The dvd is ok. The bluray release by KL Classics ( Kino Lorber) is OOS on Amazon at an alarming price too.

The Kino blu looks fantastic so hope it's the same transfer. The film lacks coherence but it's still a decent slice of 70's espionage. Vernon is awesome in this, was he the J T Walsh of his time.

Jorvic · 03-01-2021, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by marblearch

The Kino blu looks fantastic so hope it's the same transfer. The film lacks coherence but it's still a decent slice of 70's espionage. Vernon is awesome in this, was he the J T Walsh of his time.

Would be good if it's the same transfer based on what you say about the Kino (which I haven't seen). Vernon had some key roles in a number of great films: Point Blank, Dirty Harry, Charley Varrick and The Outlaw Josey Wales. I'm eager to re-watch The Black Windmill now. It's got a very good cast overall.

marblearch · 03-01-2021, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jorvic

Would be good if it's the same transfer based on what you say about the Kino (which I haven't seen). Vernon had some key roles in a number of great films: Point Blank, Dirty Harry, Charley Varrick and The Outlaw Josey Wales. I'm eager to re-watch The Black Windmill now. It's got a very good cast overall.

Watched Brannigan recently and Vernon played the bad guy in that with relish. Great actor.

PhilipWW · 03-21-2021, 09:01 AM

The website entry has been changed.
The blu-ray is indeed in 2.35 Scope.
Great.

BigNickUK · 03-24-2021, 02:47 PM

Got mine from 101 today

drush9999 · 03-24-2021, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BigNickUK

Got mine from 101 today

I just read this and mine just came through the letterbox.
I did the deal where you could get Play Dirty for a fiver on top

drush9999 · 03-28-2021, 12:17 AM

Just watching this now, and the main titles are windowboxed quite heavily, but can confirm it's the same transfer from the Kino judging by caps.

Dvd Aficionado · 03-28-2021, 06:52 AM

I watched it for the first time a couple of weeks ago.
For a spy thriller, it's too slow and uneventful.
Rather disappointed considering the cast and crew involved.

02-25-2021, 12:48 PM	#1
BigNickUK Moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Leek, Staffordshire 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:5203 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews: 40 Trading Score:3	The Black Windmill (1974) (101 Films) Don Siegel's The Black Windmill (1974) with Michael Caine is being released by 101 Films on 29th March 2021 https://101-films-store.com/products...eid=272943dfa3

02-25-2021, 01:11 PM	#2
drush9999 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Sutton Coldfield, England 4K collection:566 Blu-ray collection:6092 DVD collection:488 Trading Score:1	I pre-ordered this before christmas, was initially due in February. At least it's still on. One of the better Michael Caines

02-25-2021, 01:16 PM	#3
PhilipWW Member Member since:Apr 2019	The web site states that the aspect ratio is 1.77:1. I hope not as the film is in Scope at 2.35:1.

02-25-2021, 02:43 PM	#6
CelestialAgent Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Aug 2015 Location:Norwich 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:2172 DVD collection:659 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	If it’s open matte I could live with it, not if it’s cropped. What other releases have they messed up the AR on?

02-25-2021, 02:52 PM	#7
drush9999 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Sutton Coldfield, England 4K collection:566 Blu-ray collection:6092 DVD collection:488 Trading Score:1	If they use the same transfer that Kino used it should be Scope.

02-25-2021, 04:32 PM	#10
drush9999 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Sutton Coldfield, England 4K collection:566 Blu-ray collection:6092 DVD collection:488 Trading Score:1	101 Films just said on Facebook the AR was copied and pasted in error. So looks like it's 2.35:1.

02-28-2021, 11:54 AM	#11
Jorvic Blu-ray Prince Member since:May 2018	Will be picking this up, I think. On first viewing I didn't like it that much, which is a bit strange considering Siegel is one of my favourite directors and Caine one of my favourite actors. One to re-watch.

02-28-2021, 02:05 PM	#12
DTSBOY Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Was difficult to watch on Film4 because of the cropped/ hacked aspect ratio. Good to know a decent release is coming. When Eight Bell Tolls is just as bad, if not worse. And it's cut...... The dvd is ok. The bluray release by KL Classics ( Kino Lorber) is OOS on Amazon at an alarming price too.

03-21-2021, 09:01 AM	#16
PhilipWW Member Member since:Apr 2019	The website entry has been changed. The blu-ray is indeed in 2.35 Scope. Great.

03-24-2021, 02:47 PM	#17
BigNickUK Moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Leek, Staffordshire 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:5203 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews: 40 Trading Score:3	Got mine from 101 today

03-28-2021, 12:17 AM	#19
drush9999 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Sutton Coldfield, England 4K collection:566 Blu-ray collection:6092 DVD collection:488 Trading Score:1	Just watching this now, and the main titles are windowboxed quite heavily, but can confirm it's the same transfer from the Kino judging by caps.

03-28-2021, 06:52 AM	#20
Dvd Aficionado Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:1044 DVD collection:703	I watched it for the first time a couple of weeks ago. For a spy thriller, it's too slow and uneventful. Rather disappointed considering the cast and crew involved.

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