Last year a bare-bones DVD release of Tobe Hooper’s terrific TV movie adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot hit the streets (I reviewed it here.) It was an odd release, as we live in the time of 4K UHD, so it’s confusing as to who would want a DVD with absolutely no extras. Especially since there was already a nice Blu-ray release of the film with plenty of extras selling cheaply on Amazon. But I guess there are still folk who just have DVD players and aren’t looking for extras.
At any rate, Arrow Video is now releasing the film in UHD with loads of extras. I’ve got a soft spot for the film (I also reviewed it just for my blog, which you can read here). Despite its being made-for-TV in the 1970s, it is surprisingly effective and genuinely creepy. Now I’m glad I didn’t buy that Blu-ray because this is a much better upgrade.
Also coming out this week that looks interesting:
Marty Supreme: I have to admit I’ve never seen a film by either of the Safdie Brothers. They are directors I keep hearing good things about, and there is no reason for me not to see their films; I just haven’t. This one stars Timothy Chamelet as a guy who dreams of being a ping pong star and will stop at nothing to achieve that goal.
The Blade: Criterion presents this Japanese film about a blade manufacturer who quits his job and looks for revenge.
Eiichi Kudo’s Samurai Revolution Trilogy: Modern takes on the samurai film that push back the classic noble samurai idea and show how corrupt the systems really were.
Lupin the 3rd: Specials Collection 1: Lupin III is a Japanese character who is supposed to be the grandson of the great fictional thief Arsene Lupin. There have been lots of movies, shows, comics, etc. based on the character. This package delivers five TV movies inducing: Bye Bye Lady Liberty, The Hemingway Papers, Napoleon’s Dictionary, From Siberia with Love, and Voyage to Danger
| Greenland 2: Migration: I didn’t know there was a Greenland 1. This one sends the Garrity family out of the safety of their bunker and across the barren landscape. |
| A Man and a Woman: Criterion presents this classic French film from Claude Lelouch about a race car driver’s romance with a script girl. |
| Tea and Sympathy: Beautifully drawn drama about a gay-coded young man (John Kerry) and the bullying he receives at a prep school for not being manly enough. Deborah Kerr plays the only woman who seems to understand. You can read my full review here. |
| She Killed in Ecstasy: Jess Franco directs this exploitation classic about a woman seeking revenge on the people who forced her husband into suicide. |
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I don’t think I ever saw Salem’s lot! Though I do remember the title. A old friend of mine was obsessed with the book!
I saw Marty Supreme. it is a period piece. I believe takes place in the 50s or early 60s. The lead actor does an excellent job. The only thing I found distracting was that the soundtrack was comprised of new wave songs from the early 80s which I enjoyed, but was strange because it didn’t sync up with the time period. It was obviously intentional. The film didn’t have the ending I expected, but I still would say it’s worth watching. Some killer ping pong playing!
I don’t think I ever saw Salem’s lot! Though I do remember the title. A old friend of mine was obsessed with the book!
I saw Marty Supreme. it is a period piece. I believe takes place in the 50s or early 60s. The lead actor does an excellent job. The only thing I found distracting was that the soundtrack was comprised of new wave songs from the early 80s which I enjoyed, but was strange because it didn’t sync up with the time period. It was obviously intentional. The film didn’t have the ending I expected, but I still would say it’s worth watching. Some killer ping pong playing!
Salem’s Lot is very good as long as you recognize what it is (TV movie from the 1970s). The book is one of my favorites from Stephen King.
I hear good things about Marty Supreme just haven’t gotten around to it yet.