Neo-Noir Headed to Blu-Ray in November
Two of my favorite neo-noir titles are headed to Blu-ray from Kino Lorber. First, on November 13th, Kino Lorber Studio Classics will release Harold Ramis’ underrated Christmas noir, The Ice Harvest (2005).
Then on November 20th, Scorpion Releasing will release John Dahl’s darkly funny The Last Seduction (1994) through its distribution deal with Kino. Also on November 20th, Kino Lorber Studio Classics will release the Mamie Van Doren Film Noir Collection (1957-1959), featuring a trio of late Fifties noirs starring the blonde bombshell.
Here are the announcements from the Kino Lorber Studio Classics Facebook page:
Coming November 13th on Blu-ray!
The Ice Harvest (2005) with optional English subtitles
Color 89 Minutes 1.85:1 Rated R…
‘Twas the night before Christmas… John Cusack (Money for Nothing) and Billy Bob Thornton (Sling Blade) lead an all-star cast in this hilarious and unpredictable thriller. When lawyer Charlie (Cusack) and his partner Vic (Thornton) steal from a mob boss, they think they’ve pulled off the perfect crime. But when they race through a night filled with mayhem, lust and lethal surprises, they realize that the biggest risk they’ll take will be trusting each other. From Harold Ramis, the director of Analyze This and Groundhog Day, The Ice Harvest cracks with outrageous laughs and slippery twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. The great Robert Benton (Kramer vs. Kramer, The Late Show) produced and co-wrote the screenplay with Richard Russo (Nobody’s Fool). The wonderful cast includes Oliver Platt (Funny Bones), Connie Nielsen (Gladiator) and Mike Starr (Cabin Boy).
Special Features:
- Audio Commentary by director Harold Ramis
- Alternate Ending #1 (4:47)
- Alternate Ending #2 (5:43)
- Outtake with Billy Bob Thornton (1:32)
- “Cracking the Story” featurette (17:04)
- “Beneath the Harvest” featurette (13:06)
- “Ice Cracking: Analysis of a Scene” featurette (6:18)
- 5.1 Surround and 2.0 Lossless Audio
- Reversible Art
- Theatrical Trailer
Coming November 20th from Scorpion Releasing!
On DVD and Blu-ray!
The Last Seduction (1994) with optional English subtitles
Special Features:
- NEW Audio Commentary with director John Dahl, moderated by Film Historian Nathaniel Thompson
- The Art of Seduction Featurette with Dahl, star Bill Pullman and writer Steve Barancik
- Behind-the-Scenes Footage
- Deleted Scenes with optional Commentary
- Alternate Ending with optional Commentary
- Stills Gallery
- Reversible Blu-ray Art
- Trailer
Coming November 20th!
Brand New 2K Restorations!
MAMIE VAN DOREN FILM NOIR COLLECTION (1957-1959)
THE GIRL IN BLACK STOCKINGS – B&W 75M 1.75:1 NR
GUNS GIRLS AND GANGSTERS – B&W 70M 1.85:1 NR
VICE RAID – B&W 71M 1.85:1 NR
This collection includes three film noir classics starring the voluptuous screen goddess Mamie Van Doren (Teacher’s Pet). The Girl in Black Stockings – A party girl is murdered, and everyone in a Utah motel is a suspect. Directed by Howard W. Koch (Big House, U.S.A.) and co-starring Anne Bancroft (The Graduate), Lex Barker (Tarzan’s Peril) and Marie Windsor (The Killing); Guns, Girls and Gangsters – In Las Vegas, a group of criminals plan to rob an armored truck hauling casino loot to the bank. Directed by Edward L. Cahn (Invisible Invaders) and co-starring Lee Van Cleef (Sabata), Gerald Mohr (The Angry Red Planet) and Paul Fix (El Dorado); Vice Raid – A prostitution syndicate sends one of their callgirls (Van Doren) to New York City to frame a police officer. Once again directed by Cahn and co-starring Brad Dexter (99 River Street), Richard Coogan (Three Hours to Kill) and Barry Atwater (TV’s The Outer Limits).
Special Features:
- Brand New Interview with Star Mamie Van Doren
- HD Trailers for all 3 Films (Newly Restored)
