Upcoming Noir DVDs

[Bob]

The market for classic film is deemed so marginal, profit-wise, that they can't justify the extra expense.

That's a shame, so I guess we shouldn't be expecting any EM commentaries any time soon? However, I'm not surprised. While Noir City has a wonderfully broad demographic, the Castro audience is unique, and not representative of the DVD buying public. Except for those fairly rare 20 somethings that are into the style of noir, most noir lovers I've run across tend to be 50 and over. Many of us aging Boomers have gone beyond the point of accumulating merchandise, since many of our houses exist as just a repository of "stuff." Many of us are only on the periphery of the consumer culture, but that is a whole different subject beyond noir.

[JCharles]

Thanks for the heads-up Eddie. I agree with Bob that it will be good to have fine prints of these classics, it's a great lineup. Moreover, I don't think I've ever seen Crime In The Streets or Backfire so that's something to look forward to.

[Keith]

Warner Home Video is releasing its fifth edition of The Film Noir Classic Collection July 13 (order date June 8), with a list price of $49.92.

The set has eight remastered classics, all seeing their first release on DVD, in a four-DVD set. Paired together are 1945’s revenge tale Cornered and 1947’s Desperate, from director Anthony Mann; 1955’s semi-documentary The Phenix City Story and 1950’s suspense film Dial 1119; 1950’s Armored Car Robbery, directed by Richard Fleischer, and 1956’s Crime in the Streets, starring John Cassavetes; and 1946’s novel-based Deadline At Dawn and 1950’s Backfire, directed by Vincent Sherman.

Finally! I'm excited.

[Steve-O]

Finally! I'm excited.

Wow... Deadline at Dawn and Backfire. I wonder if they're reading NOTW? A great group of films I have to say....

[Steve-O]

http://www.classicflix.com/york-conf...ice-a-708.html

It's been literally years since VCI announced that they'd release this one. Maybe there's hope for Black Tuesday?

[David]

Warner Home Video is releasing its fifth edition of The Film Noir Classic Collection July 13 (order date June 8), with a list price of $49.92.

The set has eight remastered classics, all seeing their first release on DVD, in a four-DVD set. Paired together are 1945’s revenge tale Cornered and 1947’s Desperate, from director Anthony Mann; 1955’s semi-documentary The Phenix City Story and 1950’s suspense film Dial 1119; 1950’s Armored Car Robbery, directed by Richard Fleischer, and 1956’s Crime in the Streets, starring John Cassavetes; and 1946’s novel-based Deadline At Dawn and 1950’s Backfire, directed by Vincent Sherman.

Thanks a million for the head's up, Eddie. I'll pop the set in my Amazon queue tonight.

I've seen and/or own all but the Cassavetes film, but nicer prints will be welcome.

[Davidmk]

Warner Home Video is releasing its fifth edition of The Film Noir Classic Collection July 13 (order date June 8), with a list price of $49.92.

The set has eight remastered classics, all seeing their first release on DVD, in a four-DVD set. Paired together are 1945’s revenge tale Cornered and 1947’s Desperate, from director Anthony Mann; 1955’s semi-documentary The Phenix City Story and 1950’s suspense film Dial 1119; 1950’s Armored Car Robbery, directed by Richard Fleischer, and 1956’s Crime in the Streets, starring John Cassavetes; and 1946’s novel-based Deadline At Dawn and 1950’s Backfire, directed by Vincent Sherman.

Amazing news !! looking forward to these for sure ....

I can tell you that it has been a long road to get this set out, and that titles changed over the last two years. None of the studios are willing to do special features or commentaries anymore. The market for classic film is deemed so marginal, profit-wise, that they can't justify the extra expense.

That's a real bummer to hear , i really enjoy the extras a lot , great way to learn different things about the films , cast , directors etc.

[Night Editor]

I've seen all six and there's really not a dud in the bunch. It's a great set of better Brit titles and none is around in anything like a good copy.

TCM did play 'Manic' a couple of years ago but it was a washed-out print and letter-boxed.

This is news!

Glenn Erickson, a guy worth listening to when he talks, discusses further.

http://www.dvdtalk.com/dvdsavant/s3148hamm.html

[Steve-O]

Glenn Erickson, a guy worth listening to when he talks, discusses further.

http://www.dvdtalk.com/dvdsavant/s3148hamm.html

I think Cash on Demand is the star of the bunch... a small intense movie.

[Steve-O]

Universal is releasing another Barbara Stanwyck collection... and they're including a very good noir. The Lady Gambles.

We've been getting some good news on DVD releases in the past few weeks... Now if they could find their way to release Journey into Fear and some Alan Ladd films.

Edit:

A lady doesn't wander all over the room
And blow on some other guys dice

[Ashirg]

For those who were worried there is a void between June 29 (New York Confidential from VCI) and July 13 (Warner's 8-film set) Sony Pictures is releasing 5-film Columbia Pictures Film Noir Classics 2 on July 6.
Just a reminder, titles to be included:
Pushover (1954)
Nightfall (1957)
The Brothers Rico (1957)
City of Fear (1959)
Human Desire (1954)

Columbia Classics posted two blog entries related to film noir - a short one about Burnett Guffey and an interview with Czar of Noir (guess who?).

[tterrace]

July 13:

Dark City (1950)
Union Station (1950)
Appointment with Danger (1951)

$24.95 each. From Olive Films via licensing from Paramount.

Link here.

[Harry Fabian]

Classicflix (at the link posted above) lists them for $17.99.

[Keith]

Something to look forward to this Summer.

[Davidmk]

July 13:

Dark City (1950)
Union Station (1950)
Appointment with Danger (1951)

$24.95 each. From Olive Films via licensing from Paramount.

Link here.

Great , thanks !

[Steve-O]

Great , thanks !

proceed with caution with these. They appear to be bootleg sales.

[Keith]

proceed with caution with these. They appear to be bootleg sales.

Don't like the sound of that.

[Juke Joint Jonny]

No, these are LICENSED to Olive films from Paramount. Quite legit.

[Keith]

No, these are LICENSED to Olive films from Paramount. Quite legit.

Like the sound of that.

[Steve-O]

No, these are LICENSED to Olive films from Paramount. Quite legit.

I'll keep my fingers crossed. I've been burned before by DVD companies I've never heard of... I'll wait for The DVD Beaver to review them...

Off topic: I had a bad experience with Classic Flix BTW... they were good about giving me a refund but avoid their rental service. I was hoping to save a few bucks by renting WB Archive DVDs (Netflix won't rent DVD Rs) and I never got any after two months.