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dwk wrote:The Early Films of Stanley Kubrick Blu-ray coming this fall. The release will include the following films: Day of the Fight, The Flying Padre, Fear and Desire, and The Seafarers.

dad1153 wrote:

dwk wrote:The Early Films of Stanley Kubrick Blu-ray coming this fall. The release will include the following films: Day of the Fight, The Flying Padre, Fear and Desire, and The Seafarers.

So this is it then? After this is released the entire Kubrick filmography will be available on home video, correct?

Jeff wrote:All your Kubrick needs should be met!

knives wrote:In June Kino is releasing three Lina Wertmuller films on Blu. Love and Anarchy, All Screwed Up, and The Seduction of Mimi.

Gregory wrote:it's interesting to see how many PD films Kino has been rescuing lately: Nothing Sacred, A Farewell to Arms, Bird of Paradise, and now Night Tide. Is there a certain group of films that got restorations and new copyrights?

Kino Facebook wrote:From KINO CLASSICS:
6/12 - LINA WERTMÜLLER COLLECTION: LOVE & ANARCHY (1973), THE SEDUCTION OF MIMI (1972), ALL SCREWED UP (1974) (available as individual Blu-rays or a DVD box set)
6/26 - DAVID O. SELZNICK COLLECTION: LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY (1936, John Cromwell, Blu-ray & DVD)

From KINO LORBER:
6/5 - BEAR NATION (2010, Malcolm Ingram, DVD only)
6/5 - THE WOODMANS (2011, Scott Willis, DVD only)
6/12 - ZERO BRIDGE (2011, Tariq Tapa, DVD only)

From ALIVE MIND CINEMA:
6/5 - RAW FAITH (2011, Peter Wiedensmith, DVD only)
6/19 - MUTANTES (2011, Virginie Despentes, DVD only)

From JEZEBEL:
6/19 - PERMISSIVE (1972, Lindsay Shonteff, DVD only)
6/19 - THAT KIND OF GIRL (1963, Gerry O'Hara, DVD only)

Emilio wrote: ...At the moment 'The Sacrifice' BR is quite reasonably priced at amazon.co.uk. And I am thinking seriously of ordering it, considering the vast difference with the DVD. The warning about edge enhancement and DNR give me pause though. Are those really detrimental to the viewing experience? And is it reasonable to wait (how long?) for another BR version somewhere else? Or should I be fearless and go for this edition?...

In its continuing effort to showcase the great works of early cinema, Kino Classics launches a new series of Blu-ray and DVD releases dedicated to archival rarities -- influential classics that have gone virtually unseen for decades. Presented in association with the Library of Congress, the films have been mastered in HD from the original film elements and are backed with newly commissioned musical scores. In some cases the films survive in less-than-perfect condition. But it is the mission of this series to preserve and promote these films in spite of their flaws, rather than allow them to disappear entirely from the cultural radar.

THE DEVIL'S NEEDLE AND OTHER TALES OF VICE AND REDEMPTION is comprised of three feature films that dared to address incendiary subject matter: drug abuse, prostitution, and the exploitation of labor. By folding these explosive issues within layers of melodramatic storytelling, the filmmakers were able to dodge public criticism while making their political views even more compelling. These films were among the first to demonstrate the cinema's potential as a persuasive cultural force.

THE DEVIL'S NEEDLE (1916, dir: Chester Withey) stars silent superstar Norma Talmadge as Renee, a French artist's model who uses morphine as an escape from the dull reality of her life. She recommends it to a neurotic artist played by Tully Marshall (Queen Kelly), because ''it kindles the fires of genius.'' The artist quickly becomes addicted to the drug and the quality of his work begins to disintegrate. He takes on a new model, marries her, and starts her on the same path of moral degradation, until a guilt-ridden Renee decides to intervene in order to save them both. According to silent film historian Kevin Brownlow, THE DEVIL'S NEEDLE was banned by the state of Ohio, but the censor board reversed its decision after recognizing the positive message beneath the film's scandalous surface. This special edition was mastered from a 35mm preservation print of the 1923 re-release version. The only known surviving copy, the element suffers significant nitrate decomposition during some scenes. (66 min)

THE INSIDE OF THE WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC (1913, dir: Frank Beal) is one of the most notorious films of the silent era, as it not only centered on the theme of forced prostitution, ''It goes in for the utmost fidelity in picturing the evil which has been its inspiration'' (Variety). Demonstrating the methods of the network of American pimps known as ''white slavers'' in meticulous detail (including a helpful guide to underworld slang), the film plays more like docudrama than melodrama. It is easy to see why it was such a public sensation upon its release. The complete four-reel version of the film no longer exists. This edition was mastered from the sole surviving copy, a two-reel version that has experienced significant damage. Explanatory titles have been added to bridge missing footage. (28 min)

CHILDREN OF EVE (1915; dir: John Collins) is most famous today for its detailed reenactment of the tragic fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in 1911, which had become a symbol of unsafe working conditions and capital's apparent disregard for labor. Viola Dana stars as an illegitimate child of the slums who labors in an oppressive canning company, not realizing she has a significant connection to the cold-hearted factory owner. This special edition includes outtake footage of the sensational fire scene, for which the Edison Studios set an actual four-story factory ablaze. (73 min)

BONUS FEATURES: THE INSIDE OF THE WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC: unrestored version (19 minutes), CHILDREN OF EVE: 8 minutes of outtake footage

domino harvey wrote:I'm trying real hard to figure out who would jump on the Saphead before College

rockysds wrote:July: Blu-rays of... They Made Me A Fugitive.

HerrSchreck wrote:HOLY SHIT!!! I was just doing some research on DEVILS NEEDLE after reading about it in Arthur Lennig's book on Stroheim.

Kino once again getting back to the donaldkrimmy nuts and bolts that make their catalog so kick ass.

Cold Bishop wrote:

rockysds wrote:July: Blu-rays of... They Made Me A Fugitive.

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Kino finally withered beneath the glare of my avatar.

Roger Ryan wrote:

Emilio wrote: ...At the moment 'The Sacrifice' BR is quite reasonably priced at amazon.co.uk. And I am thinking seriously of ordering it, considering the vast difference with the DVD. The warning about edge enhancement and DNR give me pause though. Are those really detrimental to the viewing experience? And is it reasonable to wait (how long?) for another BR version somewhere else? Or should I be fearless and go for this edition?...

I did not find the edge enhancement or DNR to be detrimental at all, but I may be less troubled by digital manipulation than others here. It certainly still looks like film and the actors' faces don't look waxy. The image may be somewhat soft, but it's so far beyond what the Kino (non-anamorphic) DVD looks like that there is no question about it being an improvement. I'm not certain of the ownership rights to this film, but I'd be surprised if a superior Blu-ray edition is released anytime soon...or ever again, for that matter.