My Two Cents
We’re starting the new week, after the long holiday weekend here in the States, with more new disc reviews from The Bits’ team, including…
Tim’s thoughts on Gary Goddard’s Masters of the Universe (1987) in 4K Ultra HD from Arrow’s new Toy Robot Video sub label, as his thoughts on Kevin Reynolds’ Robin Hood: Price of Thieves (1991) in 4K UHD from Arrow Video proper.
Dennis’ look at Martin Scorsese’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974) in 4K Ultra HD from the Criterion Collection (with an assist by Tim), his take on Kino Lorber Studio Classics’ Death Ship/Terror Train Double Feature DVD (1980) (again, with an assist by Tim), and Burt Kennedy’s The War Wagon (1967) on Blu-ray also from KLSC.
And Todd’s take on Paul Wendkos’ Cannon for Cordoba (1970) on Blu-ray from Imprint, Nicanor Loreti, Fabián Forte, and Luca Castello’s Portraits of the Apocalypse (2024) on DVD from Cleopatra Entertainment, and John Williams’ Watch Me Sleep (2023) on DVD from Wild Eye Releasing.
Watch for more reviews all this week!
Now then… we’ve got a couple of things to talk about today…
First, Amazon MGM Studios and Alliance Home Entertainment have officially set The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Seasons One and Two for Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD release on 11/3. There will also be an Amazon-exclusive Limited Edition 4K Steelbook release on 12/1. [Read on here...]
All right, we’ve got a few good reviews to catch up on here, including…
Tim’s take on Hanna-Barbera’s Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines: The Complete Series (1969-70) on Blu-ray from the Warner Archive Collection.
Stephen’s look at the Full Moon Fright Box: Volume 1 Blu-ray box set from Umbrella Entertainment, and Leni Riefenstahl’s Triumph of the Will (1935) on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.
Stuart’s thoughts on King Vidor’s The Texas Rangers (1936) on Blu-ray and the Brit Noir Collection III Blu-ray box set, both from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.
Dennis’ take on Frank Borzage’s Till We Meet Again (1944) and Alberto De Martino’s The Counsellor (1973) both on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.
And finally, Todd’s two cents on Deepak Ramsay’s Aatma: The Ghost and Tulsi and Shyam Ramsay’s Tahkhana: The Dungeon (1986) and Purani Haveli: The Monster Wakes (1989) both on Blu-ray from Mondo Macabro.
Watch for more reviews soon!
Now then, our friends at Lionsgate have informed us that 10,000 more units of their 5-film Rambo Collection 4K Ultra HD package are dropping tomorrow on Amazon. So keep your eyes peeled on this link over the course of the day. [Read on here...]
Welcome to a new week Bits readers—and nearly the start of September!
We’re kicking things off today with several new disc reviews, including…
Stephen’s look at Robert Altman’s Popeye (1980) in 4K Ultra HD from Paramount via Alliance.
Stuart’s review of Robin Davis’ Le Choc (1982) on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.
And Todd’s review of James Sweeney’s Twinless (2025) on Blu-ray from Lionsgate.
Watch for more new disc reviews all this week!
And our own Russell Hammond has updated the Release Dates & Artwork section with all the latest Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD cover art and Amazon.com pre-order links. We’re an Amazon Affiliate, so whenever you order or pre-order literally anything from Amazon, you’re helping to support our work here at The Bits and we appreciate it!
Now then… we’ve finally gotten a look at Warner’s official press release for Gone with the Wind (1939) in 4K Ultra HD.
There will be three versions—a standard 4K package, a 4K Steelbook, and the Walmart-exclusive (here in the States) 4K Steelbook Collector’s Edition box set with swag. Each will be a 3-disc set containing the film in 4K Ultra HD, split over two discs, plus a Blu-ray of bonus features. No Blu-ray version is included in any of the US SKUs, but you do get a Digital code. [Read on here...]
This is a quick post to let you all know that our Release Dates & Cover Artwork section here at The Digital Bits has just been updated with all the latest Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD cover artwork and Amazon.com pre-order links. Don’t forget that you can select to see just the Blu-ray, DVD, 4K Ultra HD, or even Criterion titles seperately if you like, to help you find exactly the ones you’re looking for. Just click on RELEASE DATES & ART on the menu bar above to visit the page, and use the search options in the red bar (at the top) to sort by format and date. Once you find a title you like, just click on the cover art and you’ll be taken right to the Amazon.com pre-order page. Thank you for shopping through our links and don’t forget that anytime you order from Amazon through our links, you’re helping to support our work here at The Bits and we really appreciate it! And thanks to our own Russell Hammond for the update work!
- Bill Hunt
We’ve got one more new disc review for you to close out the week here at The Bits, which is…
Tim’s review of Gordon Hessler’s Murders in the Rue Morgue (1971) in 4K Ultra HD from Hammer Films in the UK!
Meanwhile, I’ve just gotten my hands on Arrow’s new Forbidden Planet (1956) 4K UHD release, and I can’t wait to give it a spin—that’s another “holy grail” title for me personally, and I bet for a lot of you guys as well. Watch for a review early next week.
All right… speaking of Arrow, the label’s November has indeed been revealed, and it’s a dandy!
Here’s what’s coming...
- the Coen Brothers’ Fargo (1998) – 4K (UK only)
- John Badams’ Wargames (1983) – 4K (UK only)
- Desmond Davis’ Clash of the Titans (1981) – 4K / Blu-ray (US, UK, Canada)
- Robert Aldrich’s The Dirty Dozen (1967) – 4K / Blu-ray (US, UK, Canada)
- ShawScope: Street Gangs of Hong Kong – Blu-ray (US, UK, Canada) – includes The Delinquent (1973), The Teahouse (1974), Big Brother Cheng (1975), Big Bad Sis (1976), The Big Holdup (1975), The Convict Killer (1980), The Brothers (1979)
- The Blade Spares None (1971) / The Hurricane (1972) – Blu-ray (US, UK, Canada)
Not bad at all! And The Dirty Dozen is a very nice surprise. Here’s hoping they’re going to do Where Eagle Dare (1968) at some point too. [Read on here...]