The Superman 1978-1987 5-Film Collection is getting the 4K Ultra HD treatment as Warner Bros. celebrates its 100th anniversary. I’ve already reviewed Superman: The Movie when the film was first released on 4K UHD for its 40th anniversary in 2018. The new collection gave me an opportunity to watch and regret watching Superman III and IV for the first time. When it comes to II, the only cut that I viewed was the Richard Donner…
"Superman 1978-1987 5-Film Collection Arrives on 4K Ultra HD"Tag: Richard Lester
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum brings the 1962 stage musical to the screen in the 1966 feature directed by Richard Lester. I spent last night watching the classic musical comedy in honor of Richard Lester’s 90th birthday today. After all, we should pay tribute to them while they are alive instead of waiting until they pass away. I’ve watched a number of Dick Lester’s films recently: A Hard Day’s Night,…
"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"
Starring The Beatles, A Hard Day’s Night is the latest classic title to get a 4K Ultra HD upgrade from The Criterion Collection. Richard Lester, who also plays piano and turns 90 years old on January 19, approved the new 4K digital restoration. Fans have three different audio options to choose from: a monaural soundtrack, stereo, and 5.1 surround mixes supervised by sound producer Giles Martin at Abbey Road Studios. The sound mix is presented…
"A Hard Day’s Night: Criterion Releases 4K UHD"
Help! remains one of the most influential movies to this day thanks to catchy tunes from The Beatles and Richard Lester’s direction. When it came to the direction that this film would go in, it was clear that they couldn’t replicate A Hard Day’s Night. Their private lives were off limits and so they end up doing a Pop Art fantasy. At the time, there was so much room to play with as things didn’t…
"Help! The Beatles Movie Remains Influential"