WHERE'S THE BLU?

This ongoing column originated on our Twitter feed and continues to mine for films in need of a Blu-ray release (and cite the ones that we get in the intervening period.) Follow us real time at https://twitter.com/fredsliman

The films appear in the order as featured beginning in 2018.... Where’s the Blu?: The Farmer (1977). Or VHS, laserdisc or DVDs in this rarity’s case; unseen since release! Where’s the Blu?: Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973) ; third in a row rumored as possible @Criterion. I adore this Peckinpah more each viewing and, unlike most, would like to see all versions including theatrical make the cut (though long resto wins easily.) Where’s the Blu?: California Split, one of the top Robert Altman’s still unseen on the format. It’s been rumored with
@Criterion and we surely hope it’s true, ideally in a version restored to its original state after music right issues dictated DVD edits. Where’s the Blu?: Hud (1963) - Paul Newman has always been a favorite and this one has always been among my highest picks. Can only imagine how the sumptuous James Wong Howe b/w scope photography would stun on the format. Sadly one of too many MIA Paramounts. Where’s the Blu?: Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977), one of the most hard to fathom post-laserdisc MIA titles. Paramount again, and long said to be music rights issues; how hard and/or costly can these really be to clear anymore? Where’s the Blu?: Tom Horn (1980), the penultimate film of Steve McQueen. An underrated, somber, beautifully filmed western, it seems a natural fit for @WarnerArchive, who would certainly do their standard superb work with it. Where’s the Blu?: The Hunter (1980); another McQueen, this his final. Paramount licenses to a few outfits but with a silly prohibition that titles they released on DVD are off limits; this and too many others frustratingly affected. Underrated bounty hunter bio. Where’s the Blu?: Semi-Tough (1977) - Burt Reynolds has always been an underrated personal favorite and though he made better, more popular and/or more beloved films, I find this my fave performance, a comic gem. Kristofferson, Clayburgh great as well, Hope @olivefilms has it. Where’s the Blu?: Hustle (1975) - Another underrated Burt Reynolds, the second of his collaborations with the great Robert Aldrich. A bit maligned in its day but a true sun-baked neo noir with a terrific cast and one of his more soulful dramatic turns and always welcome Deneuve. Where’s the Blu?: Rancho Deluxe (1975) - wry and memorable comedy from director Frank Perry and author Thomas McGuane; Jeff Bridges and Sam Waterston lead great cast. MGM has the rights so any one of their licensors could bring us this gem. Where’s the Blu?: Black Sunday (1977), terrific Frankenheimer terrorism thriller with the best of Shaw’s post-Jaws star leads. Dern and Keller aces too on this; recent respin of DVD made clear the need for upgrade but Paramount and their clause... Where’s the Blu?: The Keep (1983), Michael Mann’s long MIA thriller. Rumored to be This Close to release awhile back; Mann, Tangerine Dream and fate itself alternately blamed for its suppression...who knows the real scoop out there? Where’s the Blu?: The Parallax View (1974) - Paramount again and one of the great conspiracy thrillers of the golden age. Every frame is steeped in well-earned paranoia in one of Alan J. Pakula and Warren Beatty’s best. Where’s the Blu?: Straight Time (1978), one of the most authentic low crime dramas of the 70s golden age and one of the great, atypical Hoffman performances. An in-demand title that I imagine the great @WarnerArchive has been bugged about quite a few times... Where’s the Blu?: Fort Apache, The Bronx (1981) - one of Paul Newman’s most underrated performances, overshadowed that year by Absence of Malice. An HBO property for ages, perhaps the coming release of the similarly owned The Changeling bodes well for this. Where’s the Blu?: Skin Deep (1989) - Blake Edwards’ last great film and one that has always been underrrated, much like the career-best work of John Ritter in the lead. The catalog of Morgan Creek is getting out, so hope to see
@ShoutFactory or another with a deal release it. Where’s the Blu?: Ordinary People (1980) - a shocking omission from the format so far and one of the few Best Picture mias. We all know of Paramount’s issues but surprised @Criterion hasn’t made moves on this. Where’s the Blu:? (Doing 2 today since I may be the only one who wants them) Sunset (1988), Blake Edwards’ critical and commercial old Hollywood flop. Early Willis turn doesn’t exude Tom Mix but Garner’s easy charm as Earp makes neat Hour of the Gun followup. Where’s the Blu?: That’s Life (1986), Blake Edwards’ family project with Andrews and Lemmon. Surely rights issues holding up as this has only seen an early full frame DVD release and then MIA. Would settle for even bargain label releases for today’s Edwards duo. Where’s the Blu?: Another duo today, 2/3 of the years later 70s masterpiece sequels. The Two Jakes (1990) was an unfairly maligned, misunderstood followup to Chinatown; while not as good it’s still a beauty to look at with some great passages and performances. Where’s the Blu?: Texasville (1990), another of the year’s critical and commercial failures to follow masterworks. While not in the league of The Last Picture Show it deserves to be seen, preferably in the Director’s Cut only on laserdisc (finally found one the other day!) Where’s the Blu?: The Day of the Locust (1975) - Another Paramount property in need of an upgrade; great cast, meticulous design in John Schlesinger’s divisive but important Nathaniel West adaptation. Where's the Blu?: Bugsy (1991) - Beatty and Bening began their real life union on Barry Levinson's superb gangster bio. Where’s the Blu?: The Legend of Boggy Creek (1972), the most profitable of the films of the great Charles B. Pierce. Most of the others have happily been released and the scope photography has suffered in poor DVDs. Beloved by many, I predict a smash for whoever puts this out.
Where’s the Blu?: Wishbone Cutter aka Shadow of Chikara (1977), a seldom seen scarcity from the Howco catalog. Released on some budget labels in pan and scan, 5th generation looking versions, the scope photography (like many of the company’s Pierce films) needs proper outlet. Where’s the Blu?: Payday (1973) - one of the unsung gems in my beloved era full of them, Rip Torn’s Maury Dann burns through the perfectly realized atmosphere of the back roads of the country music circuit; road movie meets monster movie unforgettably. @WarnerArchive hopefully. Where’s the Blu?: Clint Countdown 1/6 - White Hunter, Black Heart (1990), nearing completion on my first poster and film collecting interest. One of his best performances in this too-little-seen spin on Huston and The African Queen. Where’s the Blu?: Clint Countdown 2/6 - Paint Your Wagon (1969), the costly musical adored by some, despised by others. The only non-Warner of the 6 to go, it’s part of the Paramount vortex so might be the last to check off the list. Where’s the Blu?: Clint Countdown 3/6 - Bird (1988), the last of his directorial-only to be MIA on blu. As with 4 others,
@WarnerArchive or the regular label will be the best and likely bet. Where’s the Blu(s)?: Clint Countdown 4-6/6 - Bronco Billy, Honkytonk Man, Pink Cadillac - A 3 in 1 to close out the few missing lead and directorial; the country/western flavored trio, all of varying degrees of success and interest.
@WarnerArchive or the main label would have all. Honkytonk especially should look great. Where’s the Blu?: A Wedding (1978) - Robert Altman is one of my completist collections and this is one of the most financially successful of the missing. Look for all the rest throughout this feature but this all-star comic gem, though not top tier, would be a great start. Where’s the Blu?: Quintet (1979), one more Altman for now. A favorite of very few but one that I liked fairly well new and has continued to grow on me heavily of late. A blu would greatly enhance its complex visual structure and would surely excite and surprise its champions. Where’s the Blu?: Smile (1975) - hard to believe that none with MGM deals have put this Michael Ritchie gem out yet; only a poor DVD exists (as with his great Semi-Tough.) Beauty pageant satire more timely than ever; I’ll bet
@bobfreelander would enjoy seeing this one as well. Where’s the Blu?: Save the Tiger (1973), one of Jack Lemmon’s best (he beat stiff competition for the Oscar); surprisingly little remembered to the degree it deserves. A Paramount, so who knows when/where we might finally see it?
Where’s the Blu(s)?: Murder by Death (1976) and The Cheap Detective (1978), two Neil Simon crime/noir spoof faves. The former is more beloved but I can’t show one without the other. With the care Sony takes and the deals in place I’m surprised we still lack these.
Where’s the Blu?: The White Dawn (1974) - the kickoff film in our Complete Philip Kaufman this week, the old DVD shows how the great outdoor photography would benefit. Anyone who knows us knows our Warren Oates fanaticism; look for many more of his here soon. Where’s the Blu?: 92 in the Shade (1975), Fonda and Oates lead top cast in Frank Perry’s film of Thomas McGuane book/script. @ScorpionDVD put out a nice DVD; my big hope is for a blu with both (highly different) endings included. Where’s the Blu?: Nickelodeon (1976), Peter Bogdanovich’s comic nod to the early days of filmmaking. Scarcely available for years until a quiet DVD release some time ago, a blu would be welcome from one of the many outfits with Sony deals.
Where’s the Blu?: The Devils (1971) is likely the most widely wished for@title among all we’ve covered so far. Many say that Warners is suppressing the uncut original; we hold out hope that one day Criterion or another licensor will prevail and deliver. More Ken Russell to come. Where’s the Blu?: Petulia (1968) - Julie Christie and George C. Scott in top form in offbeat drama; a romance with more on its mind that began to place on all-time top lists out of nowhere a few years ago. @WarnerArchive would do it right.
Where’s the Blu?: The Music Lovers (1971), another of several Ken Russell projects in need of an upgrade. An MGM property so a number of labels could bring it out. Where’s the Blu?: Come Back Charleston Blue (1972) - as great as it is to have the first Cambridge/St. Jacques Coffin Ed and Gravedigger saga out, the second is sorely missed. First was MGM but this is WB so @WarnerArchive seems like our best hope. Where’s the Blu?: Too Late the Hero (1970), a lesser revived/remembered Robert Aldrich war drama with great cast; one of the old ABC properties that @KLStudioClassic has been rescuing; hopefully this one is on their radar in that arrangement.
The Unbearable Lightness of Being begins the wrap up of the Complete Philip Kaufman; one of the first films to solidify Daniel Day-Lewis’ place in films and, coinciding with our Where’s the Blu? column, long overdue an upgrade.
Where’s the Blu(s)?: We love James Caan and his terrific 1973 films would be welcome upgrades. Cinderella Liberty is a well acted, gritty romance and Slither has an awesomely odd tone all its own. Would love to see @twilighttimedvd and @WarnerArchive add these to their roster. Where’s the Blu?: Tin Men (1987) - Barry Levinson’s Baltimore followup to Diner has fabulous performances, sharp script; great looking film needs an upgrade from ancient DVD.
Where’s the Blu?: Blume in Love (1973), one of Paul Mazursky’s best. Cast in great form, complex script and characterizations; @WarnerArchive is our hope for one of the great director’s most underrated. Where’s the Blu?: The Gypsy Moths (1969), one of several fine Lancaster/Frankenheimer projects. Great cast and vivid atmosphere in drama about variously conflicted skydiving showmen, an MGM held by WB so @WarnerArchive would be the likely and welcome source. Where’s the Blu?: Play It As It Lays (1972), a high point in the filmographies of Tuesday Weld, Anthony Perkins and Frank Perry. Inexplicably never available on any home video format, this would be a dream release for a discerning label. Where’s the Blu?: Popeye (1980) - it was a bit of a surprise to find Altman at the helm of this big studio December release; the Paramount vortex has its hold on it for now. Where’s the Blu?: A Perfect Couple (1979) - getting into more rarely seen and revived Altman with this offbeat romance; rare lead for valued character actor Paul Dooley; great supporting cast including always welcome Ted Neeley. Where’s the Blu?: Countdown (1968), Robert Altman’s first big studio project. Solid astronaut drama with early Caan and Duvall leads; @WarnerArchive released a nice DVD early on and will hopefully add to the update list one day. Where’s the Blu?: W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings (1975), another that’s never seen ANY video release; does Conny Van Dyke’s management have music rights locked down tighter than Goodbar?! Affable Burt project, one of his 4 in 1975. Somebody clear it! Where’s the Blu?: HealtH (1980), the virtually unreleased, never on video Altman ensemble; not the success of most of the others but great cast and some good bits make it worthwhile (and its absence a thorn in completists’ sides.) Where’s the Blu(s)?: The Altman stage adaptations Secret Honor, Streamers, Fool for Love...Beyond Therapy is available as an import but these three remain MIA. Varying degrees of success; Secret Honor is my fave but all well-acted and worthwhile. Where’s the Blu?: O.C. and Stiggs (1987) - continuing our Altman wrapup with one of his least seen/discussed/remembered. Great cast, some funny bits; an MGM property that seems like a perfect olivefilms release. Where’s the Blu?: Ready to Wear [Pret-a-Porter] (1994) - probably the messiest of Altman’s ensemble pieces but the terrific cast has its moments. The current DVDs are substandard and an upgrade would be welcome. Where’s the Blu?: Kansas City (1996) - in the final stretch of the Altmans with this rather offbeat drama; a superb, rare later Harry Belafonte performance its most memorable asset. Where's the Blu?: Dr. T and the Women (2000) - Another hit and miss Altman ensemble with opportunities for most of its cast to make a mark or two. Where's the Blu?: The Company (2003) - Altman's penultimate film; ballet themed drama with solid work from the leads. Where's the Blu?: A Prairie Home Companion (2006) - Altman's final film had another great ensemble in spin on long-running radio favorite. Where’s the Blu?: The Deadly Companions (1961) - having just completed one fave director, now for another: Peckinpah’s debut and the only other besides Pat & Billy (covered early on) to be bluless. Challenging elements may be an issue but hope for 100% one day. Where’s the Blu?: Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974), Scorsese’s great Oscar winner for star and sitcom spawner. BFI raised excitement last year with release news that turned out to be only a DVD. Hoping @WarnerArchive has this and their others of his under consideration.
Where’s the Blu?: The Year of Living Dangerously (1982), an important earlier work for stars and director and Oscar winner for Linda Hunt, this has been a surprising omission in the format and in demand for years.
Where's the Blu(s)?: The Abyss (1989) & True Lies (1994)- Two of the most in demand Blus are the MIA James Camerons; no end in sight to his continued postponement to work on them for release. Where’s the Blu?: Abby (1974), William Girdler’s spin on exorcism with fine cast; successful until a legal challenge by WB largely pushed it out of view. Possibly free of those constraints now, a video premiere in the format would be welcome.
Where’s the Blu?: Affliction (1998) - another fave director down to 1/2 dozen to go toward completion, Paul Schrader’s superbly acted film won Coburn an Oscar and should have Nolte (the Life is Beaut year). Good bit of his work being released lately, hope all make it soon. Where’s the Blu?: Paul Schrader countdown continues with his missing late 80s films, Light of Day and Patty Hearst. Light hasn’t even seen a domestic DVD release (could the dreaded music rights be at play?) and Patty might be imperiled by the recently quashed-by-subject project.

Where’s the Blu?: The Walker (2007), the last of our Paul Schraders and a great and little seen lead for Woody Harrelson; great supporting cast. Very lightly released but worth a look. Where’s the Blu?: Crazy Joe (1974) - the recent news of Peter Boyle’s Joe on the way reminds of the years long desire for this gangster drama. Never on any format that I’ve found (but briefly on Crackle!), it’s got a great cast and another vivid portrayal from the star. Where’s the Blu?: North Dallas Forty (1979) - from Nick Nolte’s early star run, one of his greatest performances in arguably the best football film; caustically funny but often dark and uncompromising, another awaiting the lifting of the Paramount “already on DVD” clause.

Where’s the Blu?: The Ruling Class (1972), the best of a number of MIA Peter O’Toole films. Surprised it has not yet hit the format anywhere internationally. @Criterion did a nice for its day DVD and hopefully will upgrade.

Where’s the Blu?: Citizens Band (1977), another Demme/LeMat teaming and one never on DVD so the irksome Paramount rule should not have impeded its release with the labels handling them. Maybe the same apathy that regrettably accompanied its first release keeps it still MIA.
Where’s the Blu(s)?: Burt Reynolds’ Paramount string; of the two romantic comedies, Starting Over is a gem and Paternity is..not; always had fondness for the maligned Rough Cut. Latter two never on DVD, not bound by “the rule” so why haven’t @olivefilms or @KLStudioClassic brought by now? Where’s the Blu?: The Ritz (1976) - Terence McNally adapted his hit play, Richard Lester directed in best farcical mode; great cast in what would be a nice upgrade from @WarnerArchive
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Where’s the Blu?: The Night of the Iguana (1964), another play adaptation we’d like from the Warner catalog. Tennessee Williams, John Huston, Richard Burton, Ava Gardner, Deborah Kerr, Sue Lyon, Grayson Hall, sumptuous b/w photography...what’s not to love!? Where’s the Blu?: Marooned (1969) - a space exploration saga from the height of the era; expensive project with terrific cast, not particularly beloved by the masses but often worthwhile. Thought one of the many with Sony access would have released it by now.
Where’s the Blu?: Justine (1969) - little remembered despite wealth of talent on both sides of camera, this Fox film got one of their dreaded Archive issues with 1.33:1 out of 2.35:1 showing up onscreen! Seems perfect for the adventurous
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Where's the Blu?: The Red Tent (1971) - Great cast in expensive international co-production; a domestic Paramount release. Where’s the Blu?: Foul Play (1978) - one of Paramount’s three big hits that summer and one of Goldie Hawn’s best star vehicles; light Hitchcock homage introduced Chevy Chase to a steady run of his own over the next two decades. Only Grease of the trio out, next up the third. Where’s the Blu?: Heaven Can Wait (1978), third of Paramount’s summer smashes. A critical smash in addition with a slew of award nominations; it exists, like so many others, in ancient DVDs. Many collectors are awaiting a change in their licensing policies to acquire favorites. Where’s the Blu(s)?: two Michael Crawfords from his starring run directed by Michael Winner - The Jokers (1967) a caper w/Oliver Reed htf on DVD; The Games (1969) the victim of another awful pan&scan Fox Archive 1.33:1 bastardization of a scope film. Love to own both on blu. Where’s the Blu(s)?: two Peter O'Tooles; Great Catherine (1968) has been almost forgotten, never on video; Murphy’s War has been available on other formats from VHS to DVD for years. Where’s the Blu?: The Longest Yard (1974), one of Burt Reynolds’ big early star hits. Surprised this didn’t make it early on but Paramount...also holding its ‘05 remake with Burt in support; would take both but the Aldrich original is the gem. Where’s the Blu?: The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977) - the great Larry Cohen’s work has been seeing a steady stream of blu upgrades lately; hope this underrated and underseen gem is soon to come. Where’s the Blu?: St. Ives (1976) - long a personal favorite Charles Bronson, would love an upgrade of this from @WarnerArchive. More Charlie to come...
Where’s the Blu?: Telefon (1977) - Don Siegel directed this nice sleeper agent thriller; several striking set pieces and great cast. On a current double DVD with the previous entry; another hope for @WarnerArchive rescue. Where’s the Blu?: You Can’t Win ‘Em All (1970) - Adventure from its stars’ European years has never seen domestic disc release and others are hard to find; a debut on blu would surely fill quite a few collection holes. Where’s the Blu?: The President’s Analyst (1967) - one of my favorite comedies and James Coburn roles; little known these days but loved by many who remember. A spirit and mad tone all its own; a Paramount that will hopefully, with tons of others, see a blu one day. Where’s the Blu?: The Ladykillers (2004) - our Complete Coen Bros. month starts this weekend and this is the only of theirs MIA on blu; maybe soon to come in one of the Disney offshoot deals such as @KLStudioClassic? A fave, underrated Hanks role, far from nobility mode. Where’s the Blu?: Carnal Knowledge (1971) - Part of Mike Nichols’ fab quad out of the gate (2nd next); great cast in then-controversial drama; Ann-Margret received praise for atypical turn. Seems like a possible @Criterion; shocked by now that the many MGM venues haven’t done. Where’s the Blu?: Catch-22 (1970) - 2/2 of Mike Nichols’ four great firsts MIA thanks to the Paramount vortex. Epic cast, many memorable bits; not one of the better of the studio’s hit or miss DVDs of old so an upgrade would make a big difference.
Where’s the Blu?: Heartburn (1986) - after the previous duo and realizing how close we are to completion, the rest of the director’s filmog starting with this underrated look at marriage going south. Another Paramount, but hope ever holds.
Where’s the Blu?: The Day of the Dolphin (1973) - Mike Nichols’ do-no-wrong string ended with this oddity; has a following and quite a large dissent; one of the handful left MIA for director and star. Where's the Blu(s)?: Regarding Henry (1991), Biloxi Blues (1988) and Gilda Live (1980) - Three more Nichols yet to see Blu release.

Where’s the Blu?: Primary Colors (1998) - Mike Nichols’ remaining few count down with this political bestseller adaptation; not a perfect win but some good bits and performances throughout. Where’s the Blu?: Husbands (1970) - another favorite director nearing completion; this John Cassavetes classic is the best of the four left and ripe for one of the many quality labels handling Columbia.
Where’s the Blu?: Minnie and Moskowitz (1971) - Cassavetes Countdown 2/4, terrific offbeat romance for two of the vets from classic Faces. A Universal that would fit in well with those releasing their more prestigious from the era. Where’s the Blu(s)?: the final two missing Cassavetes - Gloria (1980) and Big Trouble (1985), both Columbia so could hit from many. Former a pop success with Oscar nom for Gena, latter derided as mere work for hire; both would be welcome to complete.
Where’s the Blu?: Ragtime (1981) - reflecting on the passing of the great Milos Forman, this beauty came to immediate mind as a needed addition here. A Paramount that could be rescued by a @Criterion workaround, would be great to have this splendidly shot Doctorow adaptation.
Where’s the Blu?: Private Benjamin (1980) - a major critical and commercial hit that Warners for some reason has not yet even issued on a wide DVD domestically. The star has been treated rather poorly on blu so far; hopefully @WarnerArchive will reverse that trend with this one. Where’s the Blu?: There’s a Girl in My Soup (1970) - Sellers and Goldie Hawn in her followup to Oscar turn in Cactus Flower; on DVD from Columbia. Where’s the Blu?: Butterflies Are Free (1972) - Another major Goldie Hawn starring turn of the era with a supporting Oscar win for Eileen Heckart; on DVD from Columbia.
Where’s the Blu?: Private Benjamin (1980) - a major critical and commercial hit that Warners for some reason has not yet even issued on a wide DVD domestically. The star has been treated rather poorly on blu so far; hopefully @WarnerArchive will reverse that trend with this one. Where’s the Blu?: There’s a Girl in My Soup (1970) - Sellers and Goldie Hawn in her followup to Oscar turn in Cactus Flower; on DVD from Columbia. Where’s the Blu?: Butterflies Are Free (1972) - Another major Goldie Hawn starring turn of the era with a supporting ; on DVD from Columbia.
Where’s the Blu?: $ (Dollars) (1971) - vastly underrated Richard Brooks caper with the stars 4 years before masterpiece Shampoo (#3 on my list); another Columbia with a fabulous Quincy Jones score. A major want list item.
Where’s the Blu?: Bootleggers (1974) - the work of Charles B. Pierce has seen a welcome uptick in recent years; with the surprising Boggy exception a lot has made it out. This one played for a whole year in Baton Rouge but is less remembered today. Rare lead for great Paul Koslo.
Where’s the Blu?: The Winds of Autumn (1976) - Probably the least known and played of Charles B. Pierce’s films during his steady run, this one has had no video releases that I have been able to find and rare TV showings. Showed a fraction of the time of the others here. Where’s the Blu?: The Swarm (1978) - 40th anniversary of this slice of heavenly badness calls for an upgrade; terrific cast and the improved audio will make Caine’s out-of-nowhere shout line deliveries sing like fine opera. Long version, please, like DVD.
Where’s the Blu?: Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979) - Caine and Irwin Allen together again; not as much fun or as huge a cast as their previous but the completists among us need them all. @WarnerArchive would be the source of this string of three.
Where’s the Blu?: When Time Ran Out (1980) - Newman and Holden brought daydreams of how comparatively great The Towering Inferno was; still need the long version, unseen since VHS, on an upgrade. Where’s the Blu?: Posse (1975) - character driven Western picked up immediate following, was a pet project for star/director/producer. Part of the already-on-DVD Paramount vortex that will hopefully run its course eventually. Where’s the Blu?: The Owl and the Pussycat (1970) - stage hit adaptation with stars in good form; hopefully a Sony-friendly label will finally bring us the unedited dialogue at the end of the film.

Where’s the Blu?: Crash (1996) - one of the most requested blus of recent years; David Cronenberg’s film has had a group of ardent followers for years and most of his work has beat it to the format. Certain to surface in some region soon, one would at least hope. Where’s the Blu?: Face to Face (1976) - Paramount released this Bergman in the US to massive acclaim, award noms. An Olive DVD finally broke years back, decent placeholder but needs restored blu from willing label. Where’s the Blu?: Little Darlings (1980) - a hit in its day but one that Paramount has chosen (along with Goodbar, American Hot Wax, etc) to let music rights impede disc releases instead of spending the time and money to clear them. Where’s the Blu?: Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins (1975) - great cast in road movie MIA since VHS. Still with WB so hope
@WarnerArchive tackles it. Along with same year Lucky Lady, novelization collectors are privy to a far darker original ending than ended up onscreen. Where’s the Blu?: Brass Target (1978) - great cast (incl. one of the occasional Cassavetes leads) in what-if WW2 caper;
@WarnerArchive has a nice DVD that would make a good upgrade. Where’s the Blu?: Sitting Target (1972) - Oliver Reed on the rampage in one of the fine, gritty British crime dramas to see US release by MGM in the day; another @WarnerArchive DVD that would make a good upgrade.