There is so much gorgeous imagery in Malcolm X that I would love to see the film get a 4k upgrade from new scans of the original 35mm negatives.
“Malcom X” (1982) starring Denzel Washington Malcom X (1992) Sharpness, however, could be improved overall in 4k to take this film to the next level in home viewing. The muted color palette, however, is almost a signature look of the film and I would be afraid HDR might bring too much saturation. There’s some beautiful imagery in Once Upon a Time in America from cinematographer Tonino Delli Colli that could be vastly improved with a new negative scan and HDR to expand the range of detail and brightness in shadow areas. Robert De Niro, James Woods, and Elizabeth McGovern are just a few of the famed actors that make up the all-star cast in this film that’s ranked #72/250 by IMBD users. Sergio Leone’s Once Upon a Time in America is 3 hours and 49 minutes of pure filmmaking gold from Sergio Leone, also known for classics like A Fistful of Dollars (1964) and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966).
“Once Upon a Time in America” (1984) Once Upon a Time in America (1984) The haunting soundtrack from Philip Glass has previously been released in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, but an upgrade might not even be necessary for an Ultra HD edition this Francis Ford Coppola production. Either way though, newly transferred and restored negatives should impress with a new 4k transfer and remaster. The narration-free documentary about the earth and man’s influence may not compare in picture quality to BBC’s Life or Earth series, but you’ve got to remember it was shot 40 years ago - some in 35mm and some in 16mm negative film. Previously released to Blu-ray from Criterion Collection, Koyaanisqatsi, and maybe even the The Qatsi Trilogy, would be promising on 4k Blu-ray. Ran looks impressive on Blu-ray and pretty good in Digital HD, but an Ultra HD edition with HDR would surely be a treat for the eyes. Inspired by Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” Ran won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design and was nominated for 3 more Oscars including Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Art Direction-Set Decoration. Akira Kurosawa’s “Ran” (1985) Ran (1985)Īkira Kurosawa’s Ran (1985) is a visually striking epic masterpiece that takes you to 16th century Japan where Lord Hidetora (Tatsuya Nakadai) divides his kingdom among his three sons, causing a family feud that leads to wars over territory and status.
The movie stars Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, and Cybill Shepherd.
Taxi Driver was nominated for a total of 4 Oscars including Best Picture, with some of the most memorable scenes in film history.
There have been quite a few Blu-ray editions of Taxi Driver (even a “Mastered in 4k” edition from Sony), but so far the best presentation of the film in home media formats has been 1080p with the soundtrack in 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. “Taxi Driver” (1976) starring Robert De Niro Columbia TriStar Taxi Driver (1976)Īlthough already available in 4k on iTunes, Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver would be a must-own on 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray with High Dynamic Range and a remastered soundtrack. All you need is the popcorn! Here are 10 more titles that will hopefully be released someday to 4k Blu-ray and/or Digital 4k UHD with High Dynamic Range. With the right video calibration and audio setup, home theater systems can get remarkably close to theatrical presentations. Both object-based audio formats add a new dimension to multi-channel surround sound, with effects that can be directed overhead. As well as video, an upgraded soundtrack would also be the icing on the cake in either Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. Last time, I brought up 10 classic movies that I’d love to see restored for Ultra HD Blu-ray with hopefully HDR in either Dolby Vision or HDR10.