Film-Noir Discussion/DVD Review Thread

[dave jenkins]

Reportedly, Noir Archive Vol. 3 will contain the following:

The Shadow in the Window (1956) dir. William Asher,
The Long Haul (1957) dir. Ken Hughes,
Pickup Alley (1957) dir. John Gilling,
She Played with Fire (1957) dir. Sidney Gilliat,
The Tijuana Story (1957) dir. Leslie Kardos,
The Lineup (1958) dir. Don Siegel,
The Case Against Brooklyn (1958) dir. Paul Wendkos,
The Crimson Kimono (1959) dir. Samuel Fuller,
Man on a String (1960) dir. André De Toth

[cigar joe]

Reportedly, Noir Archive Vol. 3 will contain the following:

The Shadow in the Window (1956) dir. William Asher,
The Long Haul (1957) dir. Ken Hughes,
Pickup Alley (1957) dir. John Gilling,
She Played with Fire (1957) dir. Sidney Gilliat,
The Tijuana Story (1957) dir. Leslie Kardos,
The Lineup (1958) dir. Don Siegel,
The Case Against Brooklyn (1958) dir. Paul Wendkos,
The Crimson Kimono (1959) dir. Samuel Fuller,
Man on a String (1960) dir. André De Toth

seen

The Long Haul (1957) dir. Ken Hughes, OK
The Lineup (1958) dir. Don Siegel, GOOD
The Case Against Brooklyn (1958) dir. Paul Wendkos, OK
The Crimson Kimono (1959 OK

don't know about the rest.

[T.H.]

The Lineup is a set seller for me, great movie and great late 50s locations. The Crimson Kimono is not one of Fuller's better movies but I'd give it another shot.

Speaking of blurays and Don Siegel, Kino is going to release Charley Varrick at some point. I just learned this today, it was announced last summer. Very, very late to that party.

[XhcnoirX]

Speaking of blurays and Don Siegel, Kino is going to release Charley Varrick at some point. I just learned this today, it was announced last summer. Very, very late to that party.

The UK blu-ray has a good but not stellar transfer, perhaps Kino will use a different one and that's why it's taken longer? Excellent movie.

Surprising to find The Crimson Kimono on this upcoming set, Twilight Time did a US blu-ray of it not that long ago. Perhaps the rights have lapsed already.

[drinkanddestroy]

It's not noir, but Eddie Muller will be presenting the Paul Newman"Star of the Month" films every Wednesday night this May on TCM.

[T.H.]

Nightfall (1957) is getting a region free release from Arrow. There haven't been any reviews as far as I know.

It's one of my favorite late era noirs, I hope the transfer is legit.

[dave jenkins]

Nightfall (1957) is getting a region free release from Arrow. There haven't been any reviews as far as I know.

It's one of my favorite late era noirs, I hope the transfer is legit.

I thought the DVD was fine and don't see any reason to upgrade.

[T.H.]

I thought the DVD was fine and don't see any reason to upgrade.

I bought the Columbia Noir Classic II set (Nightfall, Pushover, etc) for cheap several years back, never opened it and now it's worth decent money sealed. I'm either going to sell it or just not open it since it's an outdated format.

I also may be in the minority on Nightfall. I love the movie and would love to watch those outdoor scenes etc in HD.

[XhcnoirX]

I also may be in the minority on Nightfall. I love the movie and would love to watch those outdoor scenes etc in HD.

I received the Arrow Nightfall blu-ray this weekend. I've not yet had a chance to check the picture quality, but looking forward to giving it a spin and checking those snowy mountain scenes, as well as Anne Bancroft, in HD. It's not a favorite noir of mine, but it's pretty damn good.

[dave jenkins]

https://www.hometheaterforum.com/a-few-words-about-the-thin-man-in-blu-ray/

[dave jenkins]

Looks like the new Criss Cross Blu isn't all it should be: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film6/blu-ray_reviews_76/criss_cross_blu-ray.htm

To my eyes the image seems blurry. If I were to upgrade from the Universal DVD I think I'd go with the French release instead.

[drinkanddestroy]

Noir Alley is off for August, making way for "Summer Under the Stars" programming.

Here is the fall/winter schedule

http://noiralley.tcm.com/images/pages/schedule/TCM-00125_NoirAlley-Schedule.pdf


Sept. 7 - The Big Clock (1948)
Sept. 14 - Nocturne (1946)
Sept. 21 - The Woman on the Beach (1947)
Sept. 28 – The Harder They Fall (1956)

Oct. 5 - Trapped (1949)
Oct. 12 - Clash By Night (1952)
Oct. 19 - This Gun for Hire (1942)
Oct. 26 - Force of Evil (1949)

Nov. 2 - Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Nov. 9 - Johnny Eager (1942)
Nov. 16 - The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
Nov. 23 - Kansas City Confidential (1952)
Nov. 30 - The Mask of Dimitrios (1944)

Dec. 7 - Berlin Express (1948)
Dec. 14 - Criss Cross (1949)
Dec. 21 - Cash on Demand (1962)
Dec. 28 - Repeat Performance (1947)

Jan. 4 - The Big Sleep (1946)
Jan. 11 - The Big Night (1951)
Jan. 18 - The Captive City (1952)
Jan. 25 - Try and Get Me (1950)

[T.H.]

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=25631

Cliffs: Charley Varrick is getting a 4K remaster from Kino with plenty of extras. Nov 12th release date.

[dave jenkins]

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=25631

Cliffs: Charley Varrick is getting a 4K remaster from Kino with plenty of extras. Nov 12th release date.

Well, I *guess* I can buy this title again (already in for a DVD and a European Blu-ray).

[dave jenkins]

Now we're talkin': https://vimeo.com/361849096

I'm guessing this will lead to a Blu very quickly . . .