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8 minutes ago, Boilersteel said:

Ok here is the next one...

 

DAD???

32 minutes ago, hansreinhardt said:

Well played @Boilersteel! Man that one had us stumped. Also I loved seeing the steelbook covers, that was a nice touch. Bravo!

 

Next up…

YOLT? (Lol, in keeping with the title of the movie itself, I might as well try this one again twice in the same day!)

You Only Live Twice?

11 minutes ago, ShadowWarrior said:

Remake 

Thanks for the info— glad this is the remake since Criterion released a 4K version of the 1968 film just last year. 

On 1/27/2023 at 11:32 AM, Veum said:

 Two Orphan Vampires 4K UHD (Indicator)

 

Unfortunately, Royal Mail is currently having difficulties with International Post and there will be unavoidable delays because of this.

 

Two Orphan Vampires 4K UHD (Indicator) 1997 Powerhouse Films

Release Date: 24th April 2023

https://www.powerhousefilms.co.uk/co...ires-4k-uhd-le

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(Jean Rollin, 1997)
Release date: 24 April 2023
Limited Edition 4K UHD (World premiere)

Originally released in 1997, Two Orphan Vampires (Les Deux orphelines vampires) finds Jean Rollin, the master of the fantastique, returning to the vampire genre with which he had made his name.

By day, blind orphans Henriette and Louise seem to be the picture of innocence. But when darkness falls, their sight returns, and they wander the streets of Paris, encountering the city’s strange nocturnal denizens, and leaving a trail of corpses in their quest for fresh blood.

Featuring startling performances from novice leads Alexandre Pic and Isabelle Teboul, alongside Tina Aumont (Modesty Blaise) and Rollin regulars Nathalie Perrey (The Shiver of the Vampires) and Brigitte Lahaie (Fascination), Two Orphan Vampires is a beautiful and melancholy summation of Rollin’s unique and arresting style.

INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD SPECIAL FEATURES
New 4K HDR restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films
4K (2160p) UHD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Original French and English mono soundtracks
Audio commentary with critics and authors David Flint and Adrian J Smith (2023)
Memories of a Blue World (2023): updated documentary on the making of Two Orphan Vampires by Rollin’s personal assistant, Daniel Gouyette, featuring interviews with actor Isabelle Teboul, assistant director Jean-Noël Delamarre, composer Philippe D’Aram, and others
Jean Rollin on ‘Two Orphan Vampires’ (2002): extensive, newly edited archival interview with the filmmaker exploring the themes of Two Orphan Vampires and his wider oeuvre
Interview with Alexandra Pic (2002): newly edited archival interview with the actor
Interview with Isabelle Teboul (2002): newly edited archival interview with the actor
Original theatrical trailer
Image gallery: promotional and publicity materials
New and improved English translation subtitles for the French soundtrack
New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Patricia MacCormack, archival introduction by Jean Rollin, archival production report by Peter Blumenstock, archival interview with Brigitte Lahaie, an extract from Rollin’s source novel, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and full film credits
World premiere on 4K UHD
Limited edition of 8,000 numbered units (4,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US

All extras subject to change

#PHILE417U
BBFC cert: 15
REGION FREE
EAN: 5060697923018

I may get a lot of hate for this statement, but I absolutely CANNOT believe that Powerhouse/Indicator have chosen this and THE SHIVER OF THE VAMPIRES as their very first 4K UHD releases, especially when so many much more-deserving titles languish in the vaults waiting for 4K releases. I mean, COME ON, Powerhouse!!!!

57 minutes ago, ShadowWarrior said:

Pre-order is live

I’ve already got my copy in hand!

On 12/28/2022 at 10:21 PM, ShadowWarrior said:

Back To The Future Trilogy (HDZeta Silver Label Exclusive #54)

I’m curious if you can compare this at all with the Filmarena maniacs box? I’ve got that one, but I’m considering getting the HDZeta one, too. 

@ShadowWarrior I want this edition so badly, I can taste it!

3 hours ago, javi said:

Are these bubbles on the lenti (upper left corner)? Or is it just the light and some reflection?

 

That looks like slightly-loose shrink wrap to my eyes. 

20 hours ago, Boilersteel said:

Next one up ....

 

Diamonds Are Forever???

1 hour ago, GuyIncognit0 said:

 

Did you have to pick it up at the store? It looks like Best Buy is having some trouble getting these out.

At my store they have them in stock but you can only purchase them in-store to pick up. You can buy the other steelbook online (I have no clue how/why there are two different steelbooks for this one??)

2 hours ago, extantsrevenge said:

😨 omg what have I done, I only meant the price sticker on the regular Blu-ray (Rundown and Tropic Thunder). Removing Stickers after such a long time from slips can be very problematic and tricky. I have had to deal with price stickers very often on sealed toy figures when I still collected them. If you have another sticker that is easily removed (I use address sticker) you can carefully tap on a small area with the glue residue and repeat that carefully until the glue staying on the sticker. But on slips there is the risk of damage, it might be possible here.

 

OUCH. What a bummer. I have found that using a hair dryer on the sticker while still on the slipcase/case; let it heat the sticker for about 10 seconds (sometimes it takes a little longer), but usually the stickers peel right off, and you don't to deal with gasoline fumes (btw, wouldn't Zippo "gasoline" actually be lighter fluid?)

1 hour ago, goose_3387 said:

@Manticore4

@goose_3387 I love it! Looks fantastic!

3 hours ago, thebhopexperience said:

oh I agree, I own every released edition lol

We can NEVER get enough premium editions of Blade Runner, Blade Runner 2049 and Arrival (among others)!

4 hours ago, thebhopexperience said:

About time someone did that movie

 

What?! 

Goldfinger, in honor of my newly-minted (HA!) membership standing!

@Veum John Alton is an AMAZING cinematographer! He shot Raw Deal and He Walks By Night, two favorites and many others (even the first episode of Mission Impossible in 1966!) and wrote a great book on cinematography, Painting with Light.

4 minutes ago, Veum said:

 

@Manticore4 I also appreciate your list of noir which I watch some and enjoy! 👊 👍 👏

 

what do you think of this one The Amazing Mr. X? 🧐 

 

I’m thinking of purchasing it as I enjoy John Alton’s cinematography…

 

(as I bought my 1st John Alton movies recently below)❣️ 🧋🍿🎬

 

  Reveal hidden contents

 

 

 

Turhan Bey (THE MUMMY'S TOMB) plays the mysterious spiritualist who convinces a beautiful widow (Lynn Bari, ORCHESTRA WIVES) and her young sister (Cathy O'Donnell, THEY LIVE BY NIGHT), that her dead husband is trying to contact her from beyond the grave. Richly photographed by famed cinematographer John Alton (BORDER INCIDENT, THE BIG COMBO), the dark, smoky interiors and fog-swept beaches give this a gothic feel that elevates this B-picture to a favorite of noir fans. Co-starring Richard Carlson, Donald Curtis and Virginia Gregg, with stylish direction by Bernard Vorhaus (BURY ME DEAD); sadly, this was one of his last films in the U.S. before being blacklisted. Also known as THE AMAZING MR. X, the film is mastered from original 35mm elements.

 

 

Great movie! You see, I did miss at least one! Cathy O'Donnell (shown in the YouTube thumbnail) is mesmerizing in everything she did (she's in one of my all-time Top 10 faves, They Live By Night). Yes, The Amazing Mr. X is a great movie, too!

5 minutes ago, Veum said:

 

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/

Thanks @Veum— I wasn’t sure whether I could link any outside site here!

Here are my very first two Group Buy items from MP (Jaws UHD Club and Das Boot MAG). surrounding them are a few other premium editions that arrived in the last couple of months (via that most terrible and desperate way to get them:  eBay, of course!)

BTW, I do open all of these, whenever possible I just slice open the side to remove the discs cases and booklets, but maybe I should start getting MP sleeve protectors so I can take that shrink wrap all the way off. 

 okay,@Sidewinder , you asked for it! Here is a general alphabetical list of Film Noir titles I particularly love; the ones with an asterisk (*) in front of them are favorites (though all are great). Most of these exist in restorations on Blu-ray disc, and a few on 4K UHD disc. Undoubtedly I’ve forgotten many titles, but this is a good start:

*711 Ocean Drive (1950)

*99 River Street (1953)

*The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

*The Big Heat (1953) 

*The Breaking Point (1950) 

The Brothers Rico (1958) 

*Brute Force (1947) 

Call Northside 777 (1948)

*Champion (1949) 

*Crime Wave (1954) 

*Criss Cross (1949)

Crossfire (1947) 

*Cry of the City (1948)

*D.O.A. (1950)

*The Dark Corner (1946) 

*Detour (1945) 

*Double Indemnity (1944) 

Drive a Crooked Road (1954)

Framed (1947)

*Gaslight (1944) 

*Gilda (1946) 

*Gun Crazy (1949) 

He Walked by Night (1948)

*High Sierra (1941) 

The Hitch-Hiker (1953)

*The House on 92nd Street (1945)

*In a Lonely Place (1950) 

Johnny Eager (1941) 

Johnny Guitar (1954)

Johnny O'Clock (1947) 

*Kansas City Confidential (1952)

*The Killers (1946) 

*The Killing (1956) 

*Kiss of Death (1947)

*Kiss the Blood Off My Hands (1948)

*The Lady from Shanghai (1948)

*Laura (1944) 

*Leave Her to Heaven (1945) 

The Lineup (1958)

*Lured (1947) 

*Mildred Pierce (1945) 

The Mob (1951)

*Moonrise (1948) 

*Murder, My Sweet (1944) 

*The Narrow Margin (1952) 

*Night and the City (1950)

*The Night of the Hunter (1955)

*Nightmare Alley (1947) 

No Way Out (1950) 

Nora Prentiss (1947) 

*Notorious (1946)

On Dangerous Ground (1952) 

*Out of the Past (1947)

Phantom Lady (1944)

The Phenix City Story (1955) 

*Pickup on South Street (1953) 

*Pitfall (1948)

*The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)

*Private Hell 36 (1954)

*Raw Deal (1948) 

*Road House (1948) 

*Scarlet Street (1945) 

Shakedown (1950)

The Sleeping City (1950)

The Sniper (1952) 

*Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) 

*The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) 

*Stranger on the Third Floor (1940)

*Strangers on a Train (1951) 

*Sunset Blvd. (1950) 

*Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

*T-Men (1947)

*They Drive By Night (1940)

*They Live by Night (1949)

*Thieves' Highway (1949)

*The Third Man (1949) 

Tight Spot (1955) 

Tomorrow Is Another Day (1951)

*Too Late for Tears (1949)

*Touch of Evil (1958) 

*The Turning Point (1952)

The Undercover Man (1949) 

*Union Station (1950) 

*Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)

The Window (1949)

*Woman in Hiding (1950) 

*The Woman in the Window (1945)

*Woman on the Run (1950) 

If pressed, I'd say my current Top 5 are In A Lonely Place, Double Indemnity, Gilda, Raw Deal, and The Narrow Margin

A great resource on home media releases for these titles is online at DVD Beaver, and they even have a handy guide to Essential Film Noir

29 minutes ago, extantsrevenge said:

My Broad Nation Edge OC arrived yesterday. Thanks @SquidGame 🙏.

 

 

Also got this Drive Mediabook OC

 

Holy shimoly, can't wait to get my Edge of Tomorrow, and Drive (in various deluxe editions beyond my bare-bones version) is on my wish list!

@SidewinderThank you very much for taking the time to read my (too-lengthy) introduction! Ha ha, after I wake up this morning I will be happy to compile a list of my favorite noir titles, it’s pretty lengthy! Many of them are fairly obscure, but thankfully most have been released in high definition by smaller companies. Not too many 4K titles out there of noirs as of yet, but that is changing. 

I don’t collect every title by all of those niche companies. For example, Vinegar Syndrome especially has more gore and “exploitation” titles, which I’m not into at all. 
 

As I said, I’ll be happy to give you a list of favorites and will do so in a few hours. Thanks again!

1 hour ago, BreakBeatDJ said:

Man I love this.  

Yowza!