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Vice Squad, a 1982 film, directed by Gary Sherman, isn't normally something that I'd suggest people purchase for viewing.
For me, it's a reminder of what certain sections of Hollywood were like, back in 1981-82.
But it really hasn't met the test of time.
But for true cinephiles, the importance is beyond cast or story, it's all about the DP, and how this film, with many sequences apparently shot without the aid of lighting, or at least minimal lighting, were taken by someone already recognized for extraordinary achievments in his field.
Presumably, what has been released by Scream Factory, is a 4k scan of the OCN, which at times is extremely grainy, based upon the lack of light.
Everything that is on the negative appears at full tilt on the new Blu-ray, and it reproduces the look and textures as captured by John Alcott.
Was this a pick-up job between major shoots? Could it have been as a favor to an Avco Embassy exec? I've no idea.
But here we have the DP who had worked on 2001, and shot Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, and The Shining for that gentleman from Brooklyn, living in the UK.
While I'm a fan of Season Hubley, this film is all about John Alcott.
Image - 5
Audio – 5
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from DVD - Yes
Recommended
RAH
For me, it's a reminder of what certain sections of Hollywood were like, back in 1981-82.
But it really hasn't met the test of time.
But for true cinephiles, the importance is beyond cast or story, it's all about the DP, and how this film, with many sequences apparently shot without the aid of lighting, or at least minimal lighting, were taken by someone already recognized for extraordinary achievments in his field.
Presumably, what has been released by Scream Factory, is a 4k scan of the OCN, which at times is extremely grainy, based upon the lack of light.
Everything that is on the negative appears at full tilt on the new Blu-ray, and it reproduces the look and textures as captured by John Alcott.
Was this a pick-up job between major shoots? Could it have been as a favor to an Avco Embassy exec? I've no idea.
But here we have the DP who had worked on 2001, and shot Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, and The Shining for that gentleman from Brooklyn, living in the UK.
While I'm a fan of Season Hubley, this film is all about John Alcott.
Image - 5
Audio – 5
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from DVD - Yes
Recommended
RAH
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