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I love the way that rights and licenses move around.
As I recall, the Selznick titles ended up owned by ABC, which then linked them with Disney. Somehow they've made their way over to MGM, and are being released via Fox, after a brief visit to Anchor Bay.
The important thing is that Notorious (as well as Rebecca and Spellbound) are finally out on Blu-ray.
But how does it look on Blu-ray.
In a word, brilliant! And proper.
Released in August of 1946, it looks very close to what it would have looked like on day one. I'm not certain if this is derived from a fine grain or a dupe neg, but regardless, the resultant image as scanned and timed for high definition, is as perfect as possible. The film is uncut, and retains the RKO end title.
Almost the entire first five minutes is dupe, whether from built-in printer functions or opticals, and it look as it always has. No problem. Get into production photography, and Notorious shines. Rich black, blacks, subtlety in the gray scale. An occasional slight scratch showing through, but never anything untoward.
For those who be unaware, and have never seen a pre-Psycho Hitchcock film, Notorious, along with Rebecca are A+ quality. Spellbound follows behind, probably as B Hitchcock, but still a film that demands to be seen.
Notorious is an extremely stylish film, using Mr. Grant and Ms. Bergman perfectly. Watch for one of the greatest kisses in screen history, and that shot of the key.
Notorious is one of a handful of films that totally stands the test of time.
True vintage sand...or film grains.
A great release from MGM via Fox that (along with Rebecca and Spellbound) is probably the best bang for the buck on Blu-ray. I heard it has been seen at Costco for under $10.
Anyone wondering if this is a "blind buy." The answer is yes!
Notorious is brilliant, classic filmmaking at its very best. Hopefully, there will more Selznick releases in the near future.
Very Highly Recommended.
RAH
As I recall, the Selznick titles ended up owned by ABC, which then linked them with Disney. Somehow they've made their way over to MGM, and are being released via Fox, after a brief visit to Anchor Bay.
The important thing is that Notorious (as well as Rebecca and Spellbound) are finally out on Blu-ray.
But how does it look on Blu-ray.
In a word, brilliant! And proper.
Released in August of 1946, it looks very close to what it would have looked like on day one. I'm not certain if this is derived from a fine grain or a dupe neg, but regardless, the resultant image as scanned and timed for high definition, is as perfect as possible. The film is uncut, and retains the RKO end title.
Almost the entire first five minutes is dupe, whether from built-in printer functions or opticals, and it look as it always has. No problem. Get into production photography, and Notorious shines. Rich black, blacks, subtlety in the gray scale. An occasional slight scratch showing through, but never anything untoward.
For those who be unaware, and have never seen a pre-Psycho Hitchcock film, Notorious, along with Rebecca are A+ quality. Spellbound follows behind, probably as B Hitchcock, but still a film that demands to be seen.
Notorious is an extremely stylish film, using Mr. Grant and Ms. Bergman perfectly. Watch for one of the greatest kisses in screen history, and that shot of the key.
Notorious is one of a handful of films that totally stands the test of time.
True vintage sand...or film grains.
A great release from MGM via Fox that (along with Rebecca and Spellbound) is probably the best bang for the buck on Blu-ray. I heard it has been seen at Costco for under $10.
Anyone wondering if this is a "blind buy." The answer is yes!
Notorious is brilliant, classic filmmaking at its very best. Hopefully, there will more Selznick releases in the near future.
Very Highly Recommended.
RAH