HUGE New Release Super Show | Also, How Durable Is A Blu-ray?
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
- In this new release SUPER SHOW, we cover a tall stack of new physical media releases from Kino, Arrow, Radiance, MVD, and more! Plus, how durable is physical media? We'll find out when I try to destroy a Blu-ray in this episode. Really.
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Heath, we’re so spoiled now… I remember a time when I was happy to be able to just watch stuff at home as many times as I wanted. Even if it was a television broadcast (usually edited) or on vhs etc. These new HD and UHD transfers by and large, look fantastic! I’m not going to sit here and tell you I’m never disappointed by a release or a transfer… but again, that’s because I’m so spoiled with all that we have now, and even I get caught up in the minutia of negativity sometimes. But we really do have it the best we’ve ever had, and you really like to shine a light on that. I just want to say that I appreciate the perspective that offers. I find your videos often help with putting this whole film (and tv) appreciation into a fun perspective. Your enthusiasm and appreciation for this stuff really comes through in your content. Thank you sir.
Thanks, my friend! Well said.
Man since you sometimes talk to people at these boutique lables can you tell them we want Dances with Wolves in 4k. That movie deserves a special edition . Would love an Arrow 4k with a book and a bunch of extras. Help us Heath, you're our only hope. 😊
Yes! Please help us. The Blu ray is fine but every time I think of a film of 4K makes me so happy.
I'll ask around. I'm sure it's been requested, but since MGM got bought by Amazon, I don't know what the current state of that licensing relationship looks like. Seems like a no brainer, dunnit?
@@CerealAtMidnight Warner Bros has a survey of prospective A-List 4k titles floating around. Dances with Wolves is listed in the survey so I assume it must fall under the WB umbrella
Another one on the wish list I would love you to ask about is The Last Samurai in 4k uhd!
@@sethm.woodiwiss786 same. Another on my list.
Thanks for putting in so much hard work for the channel, it seems likes new releases are coming in stronger and faster than ever before. Maybe do a little crazy footloose in court to get out of jury duty! 😂
I'll stand up and say "I gotta cut loose!"
I'm also one of the people that helped fund the Abbott & Costello Season 2. Your video for season 1 helped me discover that it existed. After watching it, I had to help fund season 2. It also helped me discover their movies...prior to that I was only familiar with their radio shows from my Dad's old cassette tapes. Keep up the good work and bringing us stuff none of the other reviewers do.
Will do, Travis!
Fear Is The Key was released by Imprint about a year ago. Great film with some next level car chases and a very young Ben Kingsley (with hair) as one of the baddies. Good haul, Heath. Keep up the good work, comrade.
The Swiss Conspiracy had a dead cheap DVD release here. It keeps showing up in thrift stores.
That's where I know it from! Thanks, Terry.
I want grain!
“This episode sponsored by film grain.” Hell yeah, love it! 📽️🎞️🤩
I loved this video. It was like an episode of Unscripted! I want to see the earlier takes!! LOL
I really like both FEAR IS THE KEY and SWISS CON a lot, especially the gear-head in me. The Gran Torino Sport in FITK and the Ferrari Daytonas in SWISS CON are really fun to watch.
I feel your pain. I was given a summons for jury duty role call 2 years ago. When I made the phone call, I got lucky and was pulled off the list. I don't get excited for things like that, it really stresses me out because my place of employment is not understanding.
You have helped me to realize we are the true time travelers. When we put on a movie dated 60 to 100 years ago, we are seeing that time period brought back to life. Every movie we own is our ticket to another time, place and world.
Fear Is The Key is the first movie *that I remember* seeing in the cinema. It was the supporting movie to Diamonds Are Forever. I guess I was… 7? I liked it. The scene with the submerged aircraft stuck with me forever.
Another excellent episode! Keep the faith!!
"Footloose" turns 40 next week. Lithgow talked about the role in his GQ interview recently. BTW: because of your coverage, I used a Barnes and Noble gift card and some Paypal credit to get Empire of Screams and the new Conan 4Ks while they were half off. Literally unboxed them while I was watching your next Arrow coverage. ;)
Herbert Ross is an underrated director. What other filmmaker has such a diverse filmography--THE LAST OF SHEILA, FOOTLOOSE, PENNIES FROM HEAVEN, PLAY IT AGAIN SAM, MY BLUE HEAVEN, THE GOODBYE GIRL, T.R. BASKIN, THE SEVEN-PERCENT SOLUTION, THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS, THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT and more!
GRAIN IS GOD!!!
Thanks again, Heath. Looks like l will add two new Arrow editions to my collection. Barry Newman in February!
Do you review every single title you get? I feel like that would be an overwhelming undertaking. I feel like I struggle to review the stuff I get and it’s significantly less.
Love the channel. Love the candidness.
No, I've tried and that way lies madness. These days, the best I can do is showcase it here and add a few thoughts when I have them. I do have a review archive at Cerealatmmidnight.com, but those are now reserved for my own personal interests, not necessarily connected to new releases.
I thought that I was the only one struggling to keep up, so you made me feel relieved ☺️
Thanks, Heath! I really appreciate it! God bless and stay safe!
Did you hear Paramount announced Mean Girls 4K in a pink 4K case and a Burn Book slipcover?
And I saw JOYSTICKS in the theater! Not a great movie, but a great piece of '80s teen flick nostalgia.
Thanks Heath another stellar new release offering
Thanks for this as always! I ordered The Sting of Death since I grab up anything Japanese. Stick with the wuxia/kung fu stuff, you'll get it eventually! 🙂
I picked up Season 2 of the Abbott and Costello and it is awesome! I’m still amazed by the quality of the restoration.
Great video Heath love your channel, I want to pick up Leviathan and Gunfight at O.K. Corral, ok corral has a lot of great stars including a Young DeForest Kelley pre-star trek days
Awesome haul good showing and cool video Heath!👉🙂👈
Funny my mom also has jury duty next week! Make sure you call the business day before the date of the case stated on your summons. They might cancel and you won’t have to go. Either way good luck🙏🏼
Here's Heath perpetuating that FOMO again, LOL! ;)
Seriously, thanks for the update! Your work is appreciated.
That's what they say! Either that or "you don't belong here, you need to quit." But I will never stop. Thanks, Strummy!
@@CerealAtMidnight Word
Slip a nice paperback novel into your pocket and take it with you to jury duty. I was able to finish one handily during the jury pool room wait times.
Good idea! Also, a total bummer.
@@CerealAtMidnight It did suck waiting, but it was nice to read the original Man Hunt (Rogue Male) novel that Fritz Lang's movie was based on.
There are too many people out there doing 4k reviews who have no visual education. If you call them on it they just say BS like well I know what looks good. Well everyone has opinions but it doesn't mean you're an expert. I completely agree with your frustration Heath.
This, 100%. I'm really tired of people messaging me and going "I just heard that *insert 4K title here* is a mess! I love that movie and I'm so angry it got botched!" Then I'll watch the 4K they're complaining about and it's FINE. I'm pretty tired of it. For whatever reason, folks listen to the uneducated hot takes more than they listen to informed criticism.
@@CerealAtMidnight at lot of those people don't even properly calibrate their TV's. They will buy a $1500 TV and leave it set to the default out of the box settings or worse yet clumsy adjust to the first movie they pop in and think it looks good. Then complain about anything that looks off from there. If you don't know how to calibrate your set then lay down the dough and have someone do it professionally. It's worth the investment.
This is facts. I also still get people complaining about 4K and the soap opera effect. I'm like "no, that's motion smoothing. Turn it off."
@@CerealAtMidnight that motion setting should be banned by the UN. 😉
Abbott and Costello just great thanks for the review
Im in the same boat, grain is waaay better than some DNR-d to death ''remaster''!
At this point, I just want 4ks to not need a replacement program or the movie censored
Since I am a 3D addict I had to tune down Furmaneks season 2 of Abbot and Costello.
The only Sammo Hung film I've been able to connect with is Millionaires' Express. (Arrow Video released it last year)
So you say 'we're not meant to watch 100 movies a month.' Have you met Michael Weldon (author of 'The Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film') and Joe Bob Briggs (host of Monstervision, Drive-In Theater and The Last Drive-In Show?)
I don't believe for a second either of those guys are actually watching 100 movies a month.
I’m on the same page with all of the points you addressed in your video ☺️
It seems like basic common sense, but I'm watching people with no film knowledge ranting and raving like maniacs and getting tens of thousands of views off of garbage criticism. Enough is enough.
Edit: It's even happening in the comments of this video. People quoting Reddit threads as valid disc criticism. It's unbelievable.
I’d be interested in a video explaining why some movies don’t transfer well to 4K & why some do. I’ve watched some videos from a channel called damn fool idealistic (I can’t remember the rest) & he breaks down the home video history of a movie which I find super interesting because you get to understand why some things look or sound the way they do. (People thought I was crazy when I would say “idk this movie sounds weird now I don’t remember it sounding like that” turns out I was right) I’m not asking you do that but I know you like to educate & inform so maybe explaining why film grain shouldn’t be removed or why an “ok” restoration can be the best that can be hoped for from a specific movie. I just don’t think people understand film you know. Just an idea!
I checked out that channel and it seems right up my alley. Thanks for mentioning it. Very good adjunct to what Heath and others are doing.
Yup, we all have our own tone, approach, and focus.
@@CerealAtMidnight just want to clarify I’m not asking you to do what he’s doing it was just an example. I don’t want to come off as if I’m saying “do that but shorter” lol
I hear ya! Honestly, I've said about all I ever had to say about the subject in a whole bunch of videos, including but not limited to this one:
czcams.com/video/edoRxHQm97w/video.html
I believe too many of us--including myself--are talking way too much about quality and missing the forest for the trees. Every release is getting torn apart, over-analyzed, and given a failing grade. For some CZcamsrs, no 4K, Blu-ray, or even DVD will ever be good enough. There's always a better audio mix, or a better transfer, or a more accurate color spectrum. But 99.9999% of movie fans don't care about that. They just want to watch a movie, have a good time, and move on with their lives. Film is an artform, but some of us are spending all our time looking at the texture of the canvas and not on pulling back and looking at the picture that's been painted. The whole thing wears me out and actually makes me want to walk away from the conversation altogether.
This comment is certainly not directed at you and I appreciate the suggestion! I've just been kind of worn down by the quality conversations over the years. I feel a little guilty even admitting it, but trying to have meaningful discussions in the age of Reddit and TikTok has taken a toll on me. I feel like I’m trying to hold back the tide.
I've streamed Fear Is The Key & The Swiss Conspiracy recently & the former is a far better movie. Enjoy!
is your intro theme from Soon Over Babaluma by CAN?
The guitar strum? No, it's me.
You are great!
Give me grain or give me death
Are you getting the Warner Archive release of the Hanna Barbera Superstars 10 collection that's coming out in a couple weeks? I want to get it soon. I know they're releasing them individually too
I will be getting it eventually. My review connection with Warner Archive dried up and because I've got so many releases hitting my mailbox every week, I likely won't chase those Hanna-Barbera movies down on release day, but I definitely want to add them to my collection soon.
Now I want to watch flashback
It would be amazing if we can get Bad Day at Black Rock on 4K.
What an amazing movie. Agreed!
Hey Heath, when and what was the last complete VHS tape you watched?
Couldn't tell you. I gave most of them away a year or two ago.
@@CerealAtMidnight I think I may fire up a tape to watch with my kids for fun
Your comments on not getting some media really hit me. I find so many film lovers and collectors talk about horror and cult - and so far I don't get it. Part of it is I'm a big animal lover and animal harm depictions in film really turns me off and I've stayed away from a whole bunch of stuff because of it. I haven't seen Apocalypse Now because of what I heard happens at the end. It would be too upsetting for me and it sticks with me. Ultimately you have to enjoy what you consume, and not everything is for everybody, and that's totally okay. Maybe I'll be in a headspace or state where I would be open to those genre, but not yet.
Id be happy to take some of those HK films off your hands 😂
ticket to ride, take the ride! that is awesome!
Oh captain my captain
Why are some of the Film Masters blu rays shown with black cases on Amazon listings? Is that an error, or are some of them printed with black cases included? I’m so confused! I love the label though and support them all the way!
Some of them do have black cases. I'm not sure why only some, though.
You're awesome!
No, you're awesome!
Agree with your comment about streaming quality vs. physical. Having above average internet, I've seen many films where the difference in the two is extremely negligible. There is an argument that the digital format is more susceptible to censorship, sure. But I don't think FOOTLOOSE, for example, is important or edgy enough to worry about it falling victim to malicious editing. I need to train myself to really decide what's worth having in my possession and what isn't. Like records and cd, there is a fun exercise that comes with inserting a movie disc. However, when I want to listen to music, I almost always choose what's most convenient.
Most people can’t tell the difference between good streaming and physical, but some really can.
It think some of the points as mentioned in your post are the following:
1) Censorship changing films to meet today’s sensibilities.
2) Revisionist changes. Not to be confused with censorship. This is more about changing the art because of how the filmmaker feels now.
3) Availability/convenience.
Personally I have mixed feelings about the censorship one, the problem for me is when it could lead to a rewrite of history. I don’t think this has been done to an extreme.
Streaming is more convenient, but it’s not always available.
@vanceshepard1618 I think a person's internet connection has a lot to do with how things look. I upgraded to fiber optics a couple of years ago and a lot of my streams now, especially through Apple TV, look REALLY close to a disc. Not everything looks that good--like if I stream from Hulu or Peacock, but for things I've bought digitally, the difference is negligible. Certainly not noticeable enough to dismiss as a viable way to watch something.
I see the reply about censorship and revisionist edits, and I agree to an extent, but we also have to acknowledge sometimes those cuts affect the physical copy too.
I'll continue to advocate that most of us are watching things however we can--disc, digital, streaming, the theater, and even broadcast television.
You get wound up about film grain. I feel the sane way you do, but there’s no use trying to convince people who don’t get it.
I let a lot of things go for a long time and I've seen the impact on our fan community. I now realize it's important to say these things because some people may be hearing it for the very first time. Facts matter. Accurate reporting matters. I'm tired of hundreds of people on Reddit trashing a 4K release because it has visible grain. They say "I thought this was supposed to be in HD! Clearly they didn't remaster it properly because I see lots of grain everywhere." This is the dumbest thing anyone could say about a 4K remaster, but a HUGE portion of the fan base is saying it. Enough is enough. I've got a microphone, I've got a platform, I'm going to speak the truth.
@@CerealAtMidnight Amen 🙏 brother! By all means then preach because I couldn’t agree more! Thank you for the reply!
Also: anyone interested in a better transfer version of MAD DOG KILLER should seek out the earlier release under the title BEAST WITH A GUN from Blue Underground.
Why no 4K - why no ?
The good fairy 1935 Kino lorber is a good film to check out
Flashback came out in 1990 and its a Comedy.
Eww jury duty (in a Keith DVD voice) . All good, we all have to do our duty.
How about this, do a dedicated "why no 4k" video, then link to it every time the subject comes up and never speak of it again? Just a thought. Thanks again for all you do!!
I've done a "Why No 4K" video but the problem here with CZcams is that past videos get buried. Pretty much everything I do goes dead a day or two after I post it. I mean, it's still there, but CZcams makes it hard to find and doesn't suggest it to anyone. So I Have to keep saying it, over and over and over again. If I made another "why no 4K" video, people would see it for a day or two and then it would stop getting views.
The Goonies latest bluray is grain free and it looks aweful
BRUBAKER needs a bluray
It had one, but Disney killed it when they bought Fox.
If anyone wants to watch a mess of a transfer watch labyrinth on 4k somehow it looks worse then the blu-ray
I'd love to know why you think so. The 4K of Labyrinth has gotten praise from just about all of the disc critics, many of whom have given it either 4 or 5 stars for video quality.
@CerealAtMidnight when watching it I noticed compression and grain mixed there where details missing from the blu-ray for example I noticed in some shots you could not make out the faces of characters idk what happened with the transfer but I know doing research people on reddit recommend the blu-ray over 4k because of these issues
Reddit is a dumpster, my friend. Those people know nothing about these subjects and will steer you wrong most of the time. Please trust critics who do this for a living. Labyrinth looks very good on 4K. It's a true step up from Blu-ray in all areas.
Edit: let me clarify. Reddit is a public forum where anyone can say anything. It would be like using these CZcams comments as a viable news source. But anywhere that anyone can say whatever they want at any time is usually a pretty uninformed place and not to be trusted. This is why we have reviewers, and we need them more than ever.
@CerealAtMidnight like I said and I know video editing I remaster older shows to HD as fan projects but like I mentioned I noticed details missing from the blu-ray faces are smudged sometimes there's weird artifacts and so much more I know reddit is a dumbster fire but some people know what there talking about