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"This is the type of film, as photographed by Greig Fraser, that shines on the UHD format, making the new release a poster child that will hopefully push stranglers of the format to step up to the plate and upgrade." So, you are strongly recommending this release to stranglers? Will any come...

On its way to me! Maybe I'll change my opinion of Mr. Semon, not one of my favorites.

Wouldn't it be great if you could get your hands on Isadora's Bugatti (which probably doesn't exist any longer)?

My not-yet-wife and I saw The Rain People during its first run and were duly impressed by the whole endeavor.

The extant Holmes episodes were already released by Severin as part of the Cushing Rarities box. A highly recommended box set.

I've got a couple; unfortunately, no reproduction equipment.

I chipped in today!

The lamented Northpark I & 2. Flawless 70mm projection. The My Fair Lady restoration played there. Spielberg also previewed his Schindler's List there. I was present with my young children, and we were left speechless. Unforgettable.

Yes, it was Simone Signoret who titled her autobiography Nostalgia Isn't What It Used to Be, a philosophy that I adhere to. It's a waste of time to wax nostalgic when there is still so much to enjoy in the present. Your reference to Bresson is a hoot!

My wife and I watched Oppenheimer in IMAX twice: the first, and best, experience was in the 15/70 presentation at Cinemark 17; the second was at AMC Northpark. I asked my wife which viewing experience had been the best for her, and she concurred, without prompting from me, that the Cinemark had...

Mangled by the studio and untrue to Lang's original idea, but still manages to be a good film. I've always enjoyed it.

They did, and it was the same cut I saw in 35mm at the Regency in NYC many decades ago.

I liked the way she looked, period. Fascinating woman and artist.

I wish Luis Bunuel had been able to tackle this masterpiece, one of the literary masterpieces of the past century. Because of the abundance of magic realism, this would have been up Bunuel's surrealistic alley. Can't wait to watch this, hoping they do justice to the Nobel Prize winning novel.

A Lubitsch/Jannings spectacular.

The Promised Land is a great film based on a historical fact. Shows how the political elites work against people of humble origins in spite of their military exploits. Danish film that takes place starting in 1755. Mads Mikkelsen is, as always, extraordinary. Tough film, but very rewarding.

The back cover should have included roaches along with the rats.

Too bad.

Like Water for Chocolate was truncated by H. Weinstein for its US release. I don't think it's been released uncut. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

One minor correction in an outstanding review. The spelling of the actress Raquel Revueltas has an "s" at the end of her last name. Anecdote: This actress, while married, visited Fidel Castro in prison and he sired a daughter with her. The daughter was initially recognized by Raquel's husband...

I loath Ward Bond for the damage he inflicted on Hollywood during the real witch hunt. However I separate those feelings from his acting talent. The balance, though, weighs in towards the negative. Terrible human being.

The Big Trail and Rio Bravo.

An essential film. Now if we could only get another remarkable film, Zoo in Budapest, with the original tones...

The literal translation of the title is: God and the Devil in the Land of the Sun.

There's a verse in The Canterbury Tales that reads something like this: I have a noble cock... That might be a reference to Noble Johnson...

Great film. I have the Region B release, simply because it was the only way to watch it uncut. Will get this in 4K.

Plus it has excellent performances.

A seminal film from the Brazilian Cinema Novo movement. I have very good memories of this film.

Saw a 35mm print at MoMA during Vidor's cycle. A remarkable achievement shot completely in one exterior set. Beulah Bondi's screen debut. Very unattractive cover which shouldn't deter one from enjoying the film. Street Scene, the opera by Kurt Weill, is also a masterpiece.

The Peasants is a masterpiece of animation telling a story that is strictly for adult viewing. Very highly recommended.