I’ve always thought of Robert Aldrich’s The Killing of Sister George (1968) as the love child of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf and Mr. Aldrich’s Whatever Happened to Baby Jane.
It’s definitely an odd one, but has always found a place in my library.
Kino Lorber’s release, while welcome, is based upon a defectively produced film element – in this case an IP with a bit of surface wear, occasional plus and minus density hits, and color lites that were printed out of sync. You’ll note that at most cuts color will not go to the next timing for several frames.
Annoying, but not a deal killer, for those who desire to own the film in Blu-ray format.
It should be noted, that although there is an X Rated tag at the head end of the film, ratings have changed over the decades and this is now an R.
An interesting film, not for all tastes.
Image – 3.25
Audio – 4.5
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from DVD – yes
RAH
Robert has been known in the film industry for his unmatched skill and passion in film preservation. Growing up around photography, his first home theater experience began at age ten with 16mm. Years later he was running 35 and 70mm at home.
His restoration projects have breathed new life into classic films like Lawrence of Arabia, Vertigo, My Fair Lady, Spartacus, and The Godfather series. Beyond his restoration work, he has also shared his expertise through publications, contributing to the academic discourse on film restoration. The Academy Film Archive houses the Robert A. Harris Collection, a testament to his significant contributions to film preservation.
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