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[Karl Henning]

Thumbs Up!     Dave

I'm pretty sure you pointed me to the Blu-ray, Dave, I'm glad you did!

[SonicMan46]

I'm pretty sure you pointed me to the Blu-ray, Dave, I'm glad you did!

Hi Karl - just checked Amazon and I bought the BD of that film in 2015 for $9 (still same price for those interested?) - Dave

 

[Karl Henning]

True Lies. No idea why this does not seem to be available as a Blu-ray, so I'm glad of my DVD. Fear is not an option.

[71 dB]

True Lies. No idea why this does not seem to be available as a Blu-ray, so I'm glad of my DVD. Fear is not an option.

It seems to be released on Blu-ray in Spain (Mentiras Arriesgadas). It is region free. Why only in Spain? Well, Cameron just doesn't want to release True Lies and The Abyss before he has trimmed the colors perfect for both movies and he needs 14 hours per movie, but he is too busy to have 28 hours of his time for these movies... 

https://www.amazon.es/True-Lies-Blu-ray/dp/B089GHS1KM?tag=bluraycom06-21&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&m=A1AT7YVPFBWXBL

[aligreto]

The Rite





Any film featuring Anthony Hopkins is a good enough recommendation for me and this proved the point for me yet again. The film features the topic of exorcism and, yes, it does give a nod in the direction of That Film. However, this film has a take of its own on the subject and it is an interesting one. If this is your genre I would certainly recommend it to you.

[vandermolen]

Count me in as a fan of 'The Lady from Shanghai'. I like Film Noir as a genre and my favourite films are 'Double Indemnity' (original version) and 'Murder My Sweet' + The Maltese Falcon and Casablanca (especially for Sydney Greenstreet's performances). Dick Powell being my favourite screen Philip Marlowe.
Last night my wife and I watched this most enjoyable ITV version of the 39 Steps on DVD:

[TheGSMoeller]

Showed my wife Mad Max: Fury Road for the first time, she gave it two enthusiastic thumbs up!

[Karl Henning]

It seems to be released on Blu-ray in Spain (Mentiras Arriesgadas). It is region free. Why only in Spain? Well, Cameron just doesn't want to release True Lies and The Abyss before he has trimmed the colors perfect for both movies and he needs 14 hours per movie, but he is too busy to have 28 hours of his time for these movies... 

https://www.amazon.es/True-Lies-Blu-ray/dp/B089GHS1KM?tag=bluraycom06-21&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&m=A1AT7YVPFBWXBL

Interesting, thanks.

[vandermolen]

A classic! 

And welcome to the forum!

PD

+1 on both counts.

[Madiel]

I watched Soul last night.



The movie as a whole was highly enjoyable, if not quite up to the level of Inside Out from the same director.

The jazz sequences though... I would have loved if there were more of the jazz sequences. They're fantastic.

[SimonNZ]

Not what I was expecting. This has no context or overview of the war at all, instead it gives a pinhole view of one medic and we only know as much as he sees with his own eyes, and its not entirely successful in that approach.

[aligreto]

The Lighthouse





This is a dark, brooding, atmospheric film that has a continuous sense of foreboding from its beginning. Shot in B/W the cinematography is excellent and it definitely enhances the mood of the film. The psychology of isolation and an alcohol fuelled environment are well explored here. There is a somewhat forced but definite sense of retribution in the final scene. This is not a film to suit every need but I thought that it was fine and thought provoking.

[Brahmsian]

The Lighthouse





This is a dark, brooding, atmospheric film that has a continuous sense of foreboding from its beginning. Shot in B/W the cinematography is excellent and it definitely enhances the mood of the film. The psychology of isolation and an alcohol fuelled environment are well explored here. There is a somewhat forced but definite sense of retribution in the final scene. This is not a film to suit every need but I thought that it was fine and thought provoking.

Hmmm, may be of interest to me.

[aligreto]

Hmmm, may be of interest to me.

I did enjoy it Ray and I would watch it again at some time in the future.

[SonicMan46]

High Sierra (1941) w/ Ida Lupino (who had first billing) and Humphrey Bogart - his performance propelled him from secondary ganster roles into a major star; later in 1941, he he made the Maltese Falcon, and the following year Casablanca.  I had this film on a poor DVD-R - Criterion just release their BD version at the usual HIGH price - did I want the film that much?  Well, Amazon Prime Video had an HD version for just $5, so I took a chance - on my 4K HDTV, this bargain basement steal looks just stupendous - the scenery of the Sierra Nevada mountains is spectacular in this HD upgrade - if you want the film and have a HDTV, then highly recommended (BTW, if you buy this version and play on a SDTV, then their SD version will be used). Dave

High Sierra is a 1941 heist film and early film noir written by William Burnett and John Huston from the novel by Burnett. The film features Ida Lupino and Humphrey Bogart, and was directed by Raoul Walsh, with location work shot at Whitney Portal, halfway up Mount Whitney in the Sierra Nevada of California. John Huston, Bogart's friend and drinking partner, adapted from the novel by Burnett (also known for, among others, Little Caesar and Scarface). The film cemented a strong personal and professional connection between Bogart and Huston, and provided the breakthrough in Bogart's career, transforming him from supporting player to leading man. (Source)

 

[André]

English title: The Forgotten Battle. The 10.1944 Allied assault on the dutch estuary of the Schelde to secure access to the port of Antwerp. An interesting take on the conventional 'the Battle of...' film as seen from the civilian (Dutch), and conflicting militaries' (Allied and German) viewpoints. Not a 'war hero' film, thank God.

[Karl Henning]

Jacob's Ladder (1990)

[George]

Love this film!!

[Karl Henning]

Crimes and Misdemeanors

[SonicMan46]

Well, I purchased a couple more HD films from Amazon Prime Video for streaming to my 4K HDTV, replacing an old DVD and a poor DVD-R - the films below:

48 Hours (1982) w/ Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy - the two are great together - film recently released on a pricey BD, so I decided to buy the cheaper streaming option which looked great - recommended for lovers of cop films and the co-stars! 

Born to Dance (1936) w/ Eleanor Powell and James Stewart (who sings and dances in the film - don't believe he ever did again!  ) - Powell is probably my favorite female dancer from the 1930s/40s, just phenomenal tap dancer and a joy to watch if you're into these types of films; the young Buddy Ebsen w/ his wonderfully quirky dancing (he was supposed to be the original 'Tin Man' from Wizard of Oz).  Brief synopses below w/ much more at the links, if interested.  Dave

48 Hrs. is an American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Walter Hill. The screenplay was written by Hill, Roger Spottiswoode, Larry Gross and Steven E. de Souza. The film stars Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy as a cop and convict, respectively, who team up to catch two cop-killers, Albert Ganz and Billy Bear, played respectively by James Remar and Sonny Landham. The title refers to the amount of time they have to solve the crime. (Source)

Born to Dance is an American musical film starring Eleanor Powell and James Stewart, directed by Roy Del Ruth and released in 1936 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The score was composed by Cole Porter. (Source)