Check out the naked spur on Blu-ray with James Stewart and Janet Leigh. I don't know what they filmed it in but it looks like it's a 4K but it's Blu-ray and the movie is pretty good
It really doesn't matter, but in my opinion the 'classic' era for America is roughly between 1930-1970. This applies to films, music, TV/radio broadcasts, cars, fashion... pretty much everything. This era was the peak of American culture. It doesn't matter how long ago the film was made, it matters what year the film was made in.
It's great to see your continued dedication to giving classic films their well-deserved attention! I'd love to see you devote a "top ten" video to each decade from the silent era through the present!
Except as vehicle for The Leading Man, "Spartacus" is the nadir of the great Kubrick's career. He did what the studio wanted, and was rewarded for it. I'm pretty sure Kubrick later said so, and found the stench almost unbearable. But it's no crime to play along--get along if that opens doors to films like "Dr, Strangelove."
Spartacus is a classic that many Kubrick fans only knock since they're aware that unlike later Kubrick films, the great director didn't have full artistic control over the film, but instead, was basically just a hired hand using his skill on behalf of producer/star Kirk Douglas. BUT, as Kubrick made his next film after Spartacus, Lolita, the director had much more artistic control over the production, & for 1975's Barry Lyndon, Mr Kubrick had full artistic control on that movie, yet neither Lolita nor Barry Lyndon, in 2024, are still anything that's even close to the sought after classic on home video that the older movie: Spartacus, has been for decades, and certainly still is today!
It is a great 4K. They had really good elements (the OCN for Oz, and an interpositive for Kansas), and it’s easily one of the best transfers out there. The big downside of that release is that there’s no mono track and most of the legacy special features are missing.
That’s why a 4K of The Searchers is overdue. It’s bluray was one of the most beautiful early blurays. A 4K would look incredible. Vista Vision is the greatest filming process ever.
We need The African Queen (1951) on 4k. Was filmed with the Technicolor process, i.e. 3-strip camera. Bogart, Hepburn, and most stunning is fact much of it was filmed on location in Africa! Location filming was still rare at the time and couple that with the difficulty of the 3-strip camera, physical and technical.
I love that film, would love a 4k. It would be interesting as it is a very grainy film (I love Grain feels like you are watching film) All I am saying is would it Pop?
Excellent list. Check out The Ladykillers (1956) too Fully agree 4k format breathes new life into the classics. The grain is finally allowed to be showcased and dance on the screen naturally
Speaking of classics, finally, Lawrence of Arabia is being released in early June as a single film, not the Columbia Collection. 60th Anniversary 4K UHD. Ordered my steelbook yesterday.
I also suggest checking out BFI's 4k of Ingmar Bergman's "The Seventh Seal" (1957). There are some issues with the subtitles, but the AV quality is really top-notch. In fact, I'm not sure I've ever seen a bigger increase in quality from Blu-ray to 4k.
I bought the Blu-ray last year second hand because I think it had gone out of print? Frustrating on one hand to see it come out in 4K months later! But also obviously very good. Definitely worth the upgrade?
@@lukekingsland5851 To my knowledge the Criterion Blu-ray isn't out of print. But the BFI 4k version is a definite upgrade and well worth it. Notice how grainy the Criterion Blu-ray is, especially in the beginning? That grain is barely noticeable on the 4k version. And the image is so much sharper and more detailed overall. Though like I said, there are issues with the subtitles--they're kind of clumsy.
@@vinvanveen I'm in the UK, I don't think it's been released over here! The version I have is the Tartan Video version! I want Come and See on Criterion too, but it won't get a release over here due to some of the films content I believe? The US version has both regions of the film, but I'm not sure how much I would have to pay to import a blu ray?
@@lukekingsland5851 I haven't seen "Come and See" (yet), but I would be careful importing ordinary Blu-rays, unless of course you have a region-free player.
I love these lists. I'd love to see a Films At Home website someday with running FAH top 10 lists, and maybe another user voted list next to it for different genres. Discussion board, etc
I only have the universal classic monsters out of your list The Alfred Hitchcock 4K set in your video didn't get a release here in Australia but i have those movies in a Alfred Hitchcock The Masterpiece Collection Blu ray box set which I also had to import from Amazon Us a couple of years ago
you give me hope as you are a young person who has amazing appreciation for true classic movies. too many young people I encounter wont watch anything that is more than 25 years old
"FRANKENSTEIN" is 91 years old (not 70 years old). Yes, I kid ye not. It was made in 1931, so its the OLDEST 4K film you are reviewing on this RUclips Vid.
Sony's 4Ks are killin' it. See also, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." Criterion's 4K of "Mullholland Drive " is stunning, too.A revelation For David Lynch fans.
Was glad to read your praise for Criterion's 4K Blu-ray edition of Mullholland Drive, since I bought it during Barnes & Noble's 50% off Criterion sale, during this past summer, but still haven't had a chance to view it on our Sony OLED.
I recently watched the wizard of oz 4k version and it´s just on another level. Is one of my favourites movies of all time and seriously I got really emotional during the visionation of the movie. Is the seventh art at it´s maximum
Really want to get Spartacus never seen it but I like Stanley Kubrick . Also Wizard of OZ haven't seen that since VHS days don't even think it was 480i format probably even worse quality.
I love so many great classic movies in 4K including psycho by Alfred Hitchcock and Lawrence of Arabia and Spartacus are masterpieces and vertigo and would love to add more to my collection soon in your list
Yeah, before 1970 is the classic era. 1930-1970, in my book. The way Jeff is calculating it, 80s and 90s movies will soon be 'classics'. Except they're not and never will be classic.
Great selection! I agree totally! I have them all - except "The Red Shoes." I only have the Criterion blu ray thus far (which is quite good, of course). I'm waiting for the next half-off sale!
I have a few of the movies you mentioned, but definitely need to buy the rest of these. Thanks for another great video! Love that you take the time to talk about classic films.
I have The Wizard of Oz on 4K Blu-Ray and I agree with you. For the movie from the Thirties it's absolutely amazing. I also have The Bridge Over river Kwai on a normal Blu-Ray and I'm thinking about the upgrade. So I will trust you and I'll upgrade 😉
Just bought Frankenstein and Vertigo Steelbook 4k last weekend during Best Buy's sale. Looking forward to checking them out. Sounds like I'm in for a treat
I bought the Anatomy of a Murder 4K secondhand from someone that I guess was breaking up their set and I have to say I think it was totally worth the $40 I spent. This is gonna be in my collection for a long time with many rewatches so I’ll definitely get my moneys worth at $40. The transfer looks unbelievable. I do wanna say though that I hate when studios gatekeep certain movies like this on 4K. I’m just not a fan. I think everyone should be able to access a movie at it’s best quality not just the select few that can afford to either buy a boxset or secondhand with a significant markup.
Yes The Wizard of Oz in 4k is great but I'm sorry to have to say this it doesn't compare to the 3d blue ray and I'm not a 3d fan per se but I wasn't really looking forward to watching it but when I purchased the 3d box set I can't really watch it any other way I keep my lg 3d tv in top shape just for this film
Soooo, I watched the first 20 minutes of Spartacus and it looks AMAZING! The colours pop, the grain structure is not over bearing. However I watched the first 5 minutes of Bridge on the river kwai, and the grain was so heavy, I found it unwatchable. Even if I moved back from the screen to a 1080 viewing distance. It was very much like jaws in that respect. It's curious that in this video Spartacus was likened to Jaws, but to me Spartacus looks great but Jaws is unwatchable 🤷
Kwai had optical effects in the opening titles, hence very grainy. Later on, the 4k looks beautiful. Any resolution can't deal with the opening titles.
Might be time to do a Part II of this video. Movies such as, "Casablanca"(1942), "Singin' in the Rain"(1952), and "War of the Worlds"(1953) would be a good start.
I'm just now stumbling onto your channel, and I love it... love what you're uploading, love the reviews, and then I saw a Kevin McHale jersey - and as a 80's laker fan -I was tempted to unsubscribe. LOL. Kidding...keep up the good work.
Wondering if you've yet seen Paths of Glory on 4K, it's my favorite Kubrick and would qualify for this list. I've only seen it in streaming. I'm especially in my own head debating about the 4K vs the Criterion Blu-Ray. 🤷
Does Wizard of Oz still sync up with Dark Side of the Moon?......lol. I would like to see Day the Earth Stood Still, The Time Machine, and the original Gojira released in 4k. If there is a 16:9 version of Gojira out there, I would be very happy. But I doubt it exists.
Thanks for sharing your list. The HDR grading truly does work wonders for black and white films. My first experience was "The Elephant Man" whilst not a "Classic" in this sense instantly sold me on delving deeper into 4k black and white films. Psycho is certainly a worthy mention and a huge inspiration for my favourite modern horror director in Argento.
I forgot to mention as well that the 4K restoration of "Breathless" by Jean Luc Godard looks amazing as well. Beautiful grain texture and greyscale gradients and tones
You should watch how they restore vertigo it’s on the disc extras. There was nothing to work with. Rebel. Some like it hot. Cool hand Luke. Kill mockingbird
I HAVE THE 4K AND BLU RAY VERSIONS OF THE UNIVERSAL MONSTERS MOVIE COLLECTION....THERE NO REAL DIFFERENCE..AND NO ITS NOT MY 1000 DOLLAR PANASONIC 4K PLAYER OR MY 2000 DOLLAR 4K TV..LETS BE REAL
The 10 Commandments was filmed on VistaVision, but it still has scenes that seem dated as you can see issues with optical compositing (example, outdoor scene with chariot and reins and there's extreme clipping). You say older 4K film restorations might be less optimal, but that doesn't make sense: they were done in cinema 4K resolution with HDR formats. I think you were asking about that with Red Shoes because it was after your Godfather review. Keep in mind that Godfather was a very challenging restoration because of the lack of source negatives. I'm someone involved with 3D animation, photography, and am a cinemaphile. UHD media is great for older films and even digital movies done in 2K: it's less about the increase in resolution as it is HDR formats (home media was always 8bit: older cinema video formats were 10bit to 12 bit....now there are video RAWs that are 16bit).
I agree, especially “The Shootist” with John Wayne, James Stewart and Ron Howard. Think that was the last movie John Wayne made before his own passing.
Nice. Definitely a few to check out there.. Could you do a top ten digitally shot 4k releases please? Let me know if you're getting bored of me asking 🤔🤣
Warner brothers is not getting another dime from me. If I get any title from them it with be to support people who wasted their money already on them off ebay.
A great list! But I would say that, since I own most of them.. ;-). I got the Universal Classic Monsters 8-movie Bluray collection, which is, of course, from the same 4k restorations. With the wonderful 4-film Hitchcock set I feel quite content with that director for now (so no Anatomy Of A Murder), and The Red Shoes is on my Criterion shopping list; otherwise I own, and agree with everything you say! Older films on 4k is for me the best of 4k!
Hey Jeff, Out of this list I own the Ten Commandments, and the Wizard Of Oz on 4K. Do you happen to know if "The Sound of Music" is ever coming to 4k? I own it on Blu-ray, or Ben-Hur, etc. The Red Shoes sounds like a musical, and by the screenshots looks like one, but I've never seen it, or heard of that particular title.
Sound of Music was a Fox film, so unfortunately (since that means it's up to Disney) that is probably not going to happen :( I really want that too though, not just because I love the movie, but also because it is my Mom's favorite movie of all time (she even visited Salzberg in college to find filming locations) and she would LOVE a 4K edition... :(
@@clumpyschlipz7571 At least I own a Blu-ray copy, which is still much better than the DVD release. As Jeff said though, as an older movie I'm sure it would also benefit from the 4k and HDR treatment.
why not just blu ray not 4k and so one but this is what you all seen know vhs dvd than blu ray but is never enough? if you want 4 k our 3d you have too buy an new blu ray player a new tv and for what just because of the stupide editors
I’d LOVE to get the 4K of It’s A Wonderful Life, but, from what I know, it’s not the uncut version of the film that was released on DVD back in the early 2000s. Every Blu-ray and DVD since then hasn’t had the cut footage, so I’d assume the 4K would follow suit. I’m sure it’s an amazing transfer, but growing up with the uncut version is sure to make the 4K all the harder to watch because it’ll feel incomplete.
What, exactly, are the differences between the versions on Blu-Ray / 4K and the "uncut"? I'm 66 (almost 67) and the versions I see now are the same ones I grew up on.
@@milescoburn1845 I believe in the uncut version has an extra line or two in the bushes scene, where George tells Mary that she’ll have to come out and get her robe. It was edited for the TV version of the film when it briefly went I to the public domain, and most home video versions have been the edited version ever since, with the exception being the Original Uncut Version DVD from Republic Pictures.
Thanks to your previous recommendation, I have most of these but you sold me on picking up Spartacus. I'd like a 12 Angry Men 4K or The Cowboys. I was surprised that Citizen Kane didn't make your list.
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Check out the naked spur on Blu-ray with James Stewart and Janet Leigh. I don't know what they filmed it in but it looks like it's a 4K but it's Blu-ray and the movie is pretty good
It really doesn't matter, but in my opinion the 'classic' era for America is roughly between 1930-1970. This applies to films, music, TV/radio broadcasts, cars, fashion... pretty much everything. This era was the peak of American culture. It doesn't matter how long ago the film was made, it matters what year the film was made in.
It's great to see your continued dedication to giving classic films their well-deserved attention! I'd love to see you devote a "top ten" video to each decade from the silent era through the present!
Except as vehicle for The Leading Man, "Spartacus" is the nadir of the great Kubrick's career. He did what the studio wanted, and was rewarded for it. I'm pretty sure Kubrick later said so, and found the stench almost unbearable. But it's no crime to play along--get along if that opens doors to films like "Dr, Strangelove."
Spartacus is a classic that many Kubrick fans only knock since they're aware that unlike later Kubrick films, the great director didn't have full artistic control over the film, but instead, was basically just a hired hand using his skill on behalf of producer/star Kirk Douglas. BUT, as Kubrick made his next film after Spartacus, Lolita, the director had much more artistic control over the production, & for 1975's Barry Lyndon, Mr Kubrick had full artistic control on that movie, yet neither Lolita nor Barry Lyndon, in 2024, are still anything that's even close to the sought after classic on home video that the older movie: Spartacus, has been for decades, and certainly still is today!
Just seen was year ago
Wizard of Oz absolutely blew my mind! It’s always been one of my favorites, but it was like watching it for the first time when I saw it in 4K.
It is a great 4K. They had really good elements (the OCN for Oz, and an interpositive for Kansas), and it’s easily one of the best transfers out there. The big downside of that release is that there’s no mono track and most of the legacy special features are missing.
Jeff, Vertigo was filmed in VistaVision. The process has yielded some of our best 4Ks. It is a much larger frame than standard 35mm. Nice job.
And they used 3 different film elements for filming or however you say it. 🤔 like 3 different stips of film spliced together
That’s why a 4K of The Searchers is overdue. It’s bluray was one of the most beautiful early blurays. A 4K would look incredible. Vista Vision is the greatest filming process ever.
@@ethanedwards7557 Ummm, 70mm IMAX would like to strongly disagree with that assertion.
@@lewokecrybabyjames5828 I believe you're thinking of the old Technicolor process, not VistaVision, which was independent of that.
@@nacthenud The color processing for VistaVision was done by Technicolor. That might be what the person you are replying to was referencing.
I really like the older movies brought 4k, would like to see “Time Machine” (1960) brought to 4k and so many more.
That is a gorgeous movie!
Yes, time machine definitely. But when I say 4k disc I just mean new 4k scan and Blu ray cause HDR is garbage
We need Ben Hur on 4k UHD
I need to stop watching this channel, it’s costing me a bloody fortune 😅
i also love the 4k Disc of lawrence of arabia it's just stunning
YES! I cannot believe I didn’t include it. I had written down it was 1963 so it didn’t make the cut but it’s actually 1962.
@@JeffRauseo Yeah, I was stunned that it wasn't listed. Funny to hear that you made a mistake with the year.
We need The African Queen (1951) on 4k. Was filmed with the Technicolor process, i.e. 3-strip camera. Bogart, Hepburn, and most stunning is fact much of it was filmed on location in Africa! Location filming was still rare at the time and couple that with the difficulty of the 3-strip camera, physical and technical.
I love that film, would love a 4k. It would be interesting as it is a very grainy film (I love Grain feels like you are watching film) All I am saying is would it Pop?
Excellent list. Check out The Ladykillers (1956) too
Fully agree 4k format breathes new life into the classics. The grain is finally allowed to be showcased and dance on the screen naturally
Great list! But I think Lawrence of Arabia (1962) is the best classic 4k :) Thanks for giving some love to classic films!
Great list! I would have added My Fair Lady as it looks sublime and is a great movie and another classic, Laurence of Arabia. Tough to just pick 10!
The Ten Commandments is a 10/10 masterpiece -- definitely worth buying in 4K. I already have it.
I have the ten Commandments on Blu Ray and it's amazing. How does it compare to the 4k?
@@jeffreykaufmann2867 The previous Blu-Ray is good. The 4K is absolutely stunning.
@Mike Swope It's hard to Imagine it being any clearer. I've noticed that old movies improve way more on 4k then contemporary ones.
Speaking of classics, finally, Lawrence of Arabia is being released in early June as a single film, not the Columbia Collection. 60th Anniversary 4K UHD. Ordered my steelbook yesterday.
I saw that
This finally gave me the push I needed to snag Columbia Classics Vol. 2, which is just $86.99 on Amazon right now!
I also suggest checking out BFI's 4k of Ingmar Bergman's "The Seventh Seal" (1957). There are some issues with the subtitles, but the AV quality is really top-notch. In fact, I'm not sure I've ever seen a bigger increase in quality from Blu-ray to 4k.
I bought the Blu-ray last year second hand because I think it had gone out of print? Frustrating on one hand to see it come out in 4K months later! But also obviously very good. Definitely worth the upgrade?
@@lukekingsland5851 To my knowledge the Criterion Blu-ray isn't out of print. But the BFI 4k version is a definite upgrade and well worth it. Notice how grainy the Criterion Blu-ray is, especially in the beginning? That grain is barely noticeable on the 4k version. And the image is so much sharper and more detailed overall. Though like I said, there are issues with the subtitles--they're kind of clumsy.
Interesting. This movie isn't my favorite, but it is worth watching more than once, if you like that sort of thing.
@@vinvanveen I'm in the UK, I don't think it's been released over here! The version I have is the Tartan Video version! I want Come and See on Criterion too, but it won't get a release over here due to some of the films content I believe? The US version has both regions of the film, but I'm not sure how much I would have to pay to import a blu ray?
@@lukekingsland5851 I haven't seen "Come and See" (yet), but I would be careful importing ordinary Blu-rays, unless of course you have a region-free player.
Would love to see 10 best 4K titles by decade. 70s,80s,90s etc.
Hopefully Vol2 of the Hitchcock collection will be just as good as Vol1.
TBH I have never heard of many of those films. Are they any good?
@@adriannn3720 Shadow Of A Doubt is great. One of my very favourite Hitchcocks.
Marnie is great too
Glad that I have all of the titles you mentioned though you forgot LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, which is my absolute favourite!
The Vertigo 4K is DOPE! Just bought a 4K projector, and seeing this in HDR at 110" was amazing.
Can't wait for black narcissus on 4k its technicolour is even better than red shoes
I’m still waiting for Casablanca on 4K.
Hell yeah. Casablanca, Key Largo, The Maltese Falcon, The Big Sleep, To Have and Have Not, Dark Passage... sign me up.
Also, if The Big Sleep finally shows up on 4K, maybe they can finally do both cuts in 4K with HDR.
No need to wait as it's out now.
I love these lists. I'd love to see a Films At Home website someday with running FAH top 10 lists, and maybe another user voted list next to it for different genres. Discussion board, etc
I only have the universal classic monsters out of your list
The Alfred Hitchcock 4K set in your video didn't get a release here in Australia but i have those movies in a Alfred Hitchcock The Masterpiece Collection Blu ray box set which I also had to import from Amazon Us a couple of years ago
you give me hope as you are a young person who has amazing appreciation for true classic movies. too many young people I encounter wont watch anything that is more than 25 years old
More like 25 days old. LOL
@@tiyo1758 ha ha yes
Jeff, Lawrence of Arabia is from 1962, I know you liked the 4K Disc. Was the omission intentional?
"FRANKENSTEIN" is 91 years old (not 70 years old). Yes, I kid ye not. It was made in 1931, so its the OLDEST 4K film you are reviewing on this RUclips Vid.
Sony's 4Ks are killin' it. See also, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." Criterion's 4K of "Mullholland Drive " is stunning, too.A revelation For David Lynch fans.
Was glad to read your praise for Criterion's 4K Blu-ray edition of Mullholland Drive, since I bought it during Barnes & Noble's 50% off Criterion sale, during this past summer, but still haven't had a chance to view it on our Sony OLED.
I recently watched the wizard of oz 4k version and it´s just on another level. Is one of my favourites movies of all time and seriously I got really emotional during the visionation of the movie. Is the seventh art at it´s maximum
I just picked it up this holiday season. Can't wait!
Great video! I had that copy of Bridge on the River Kwai, and you're absolutely right, it looks amazing!
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Just got Some Like It Hot and Touch Of Evil and they look amazing. Bridge On River Kwai is coming in a new version steelbook with dolby vision.
Kevin McHale signed Jersey? You just went up a notch in my book. Your now at notch 1! (Out of 10; 10 being the highest).
Never watched the ten commandments in full. Really want to pickup the 4k
It’s an amazing movie. Even if you’re not religious it’s awesome. Definitely in my top ten.
Really want to get Spartacus never seen it but I like Stanley Kubrick . Also Wizard of OZ haven't seen that since VHS days don't even think it was 480i format probably even worse quality.
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Waiting for White Christmas and Ben Hur in 4K!
I love so many great classic movies in 4K including psycho by Alfred Hitchcock and Lawrence of Arabia and Spartacus are masterpieces and vertigo and would love to add more to my collection soon in your list
Fun fact! I am actually related to Cecil B DeMille 😂
The only difference between new movies on Blu Ray and 4k is the audio. Huge difference if they upgrade to Atmos or dts:x
I think regular blu rays also cannot do the HDR, which can make a big difference as well.
I think anything made before 1970 is classic cinema. The 70s is when film started to find its modern shape.
Yeah, before 1970 is the classic era. 1930-1970, in my book. The way Jeff is calculating it, 80s and 90s movies will soon be 'classics'. Except they're not and never will be classic.
Great selection! I agree totally! I have them all - except "The Red Shoes." I only have the Criterion blu ray thus far (which is quite good, of course). I'm waiting for the next half-off sale!
I have a few of the movies you mentioned, but definitely need to buy the rest of these. Thanks for another great video! Love that you take the time to talk about classic films.
I have The Wizard of Oz on 4K Blu-Ray and I agree with you.
For the movie from the Thirties it's absolutely amazing.
I also have The Bridge Over river Kwai on a normal Blu-Ray and I'm thinking about the upgrade.
So I will trust you and I'll upgrade 😉
You should upgrade (if you have DV, wait for the June release).
In my opinion I liked Rear Window more than Psycho in 4K. Vertigo is class apart
Rear Window didn't have the best source, so I say Psycho is better.
Excellent list! I have a few of those, but still waiting for a great 4K release of Ben-Hur.
You and me both. I could only hope for a Dolby Atmos audio track on that.
Just saw Spartacus the other day and was shocked how amazing it looked.
I wish Warner would release "The Haunting" on 4K. My favourite horror movie of all time.
It is amazing (the original).
Just bought Frankenstein and Vertigo Steelbook 4k last weekend during Best Buy's sale. Looking forward to checking them out. Sounds like I'm in for a treat
I bought the Anatomy of a Murder 4K secondhand from someone that I guess was breaking up their set and I have to say I think it was totally worth the $40 I spent. This is gonna be in my collection for a long time with many rewatches so I’ll definitely get my moneys worth at $40. The transfer looks unbelievable. I do wanna say though that I hate when studios gatekeep certain movies like this on 4K. I’m just not a fan. I think everyone should be able to access a movie at it’s best quality not just the select few that can afford to either buy a boxset or secondhand with a significant markup.
Please tell me how you didn’t find room for My Fair Lady in that list.
It was released in 1964. His cutoff was 1961.
Yes The Wizard of Oz in 4k is great but I'm sorry to have to say this it doesn't compare to the 3d blue ray and I'm not a 3d fan per se but I wasn't really looking forward to watching it but when I purchased the 3d box set I can't really watch it any other way I keep my lg 3d tv in top shape just for this film
Psycho I had the bluray and I thought that was great and then I got the 4k and it was like WOW!
Great list. Is there an anticipated date for Ben-Hur in 4K??
I guess in 2025
Soooo, I watched the first 20 minutes of Spartacus and it looks AMAZING! The colours pop, the grain structure is not over bearing.
However I watched the first 5 minutes of Bridge on the river kwai, and the grain was so heavy, I found it unwatchable. Even if I moved back from the screen to a 1080 viewing distance. It was very much like jaws in that respect. It's curious that in this video Spartacus was likened to Jaws, but to me Spartacus looks great but Jaws is unwatchable 🤷
Kwai had optical effects in the opening titles, hence very grainy. Later on, the 4k looks beautiful. Any resolution can't deal with the opening titles.
Great video! I always learn so much from you. And, BTW, following you is detrimental to my wallet - curse you Red Baron! 😂
Thank You Sir Jeff! Awesome List! I IN ALL THE WAY (except red shoes)! Please bring you date up to the 1960’s. Thanks!
Might be time to do a Part II of this video. Movies such as, "Casablanca"(1942), "Singin' in the Rain"(1952), and "War of the Worlds"(1953) would be a good start.
Speaking of technicolor I think Arrowvideos or someone should take 1960 Time machine to HDR Dolby Atmos Dolby Vision.
Thanks so much for the video Jeff.
My Fair Lady worth it as well?
Yes my fair lady is awesome
I'm just now stumbling onto your channel, and I love it... love what you're uploading, love the reviews, and then I saw a Kevin McHale jersey - and as a 80's laker fan -I was tempted to unsubscribe. LOL. Kidding...keep up the good work.
Wondering if you've yet seen Paths of Glory on 4K, it's my favorite Kubrick and would qualify for this list. I've only seen it in streaming.
I'm especially in my own head debating about the 4K vs the Criterion Blu-Ray. 🤷
Does Wizard of Oz still sync up with Dark Side of the Moon?......lol. I would like to see Day the Earth Stood Still, The Time Machine, and the original Gojira released in 4k. If there is a 16:9 version of Gojira out there, I would be very happy. But I doubt it exists.
Bridge On The River Kwai is amazing & I have the 4k, but honestly, I was a little underwhelmed by the upgrade when I watched it tbh.
Why?
Old video of yours I know, but have you ever checked out the 4k release of "Stalag 17?" I've been considering it.
do all of these actually look significantly better in 4k? like 2001? i bought the maltese falcon and thought i might as well have bought the dvd.
Thanks for sharing your list. The HDR grading truly does work wonders for black and white films. My first experience was "The Elephant Man" whilst not a "Classic" in this sense instantly sold me on delving deeper into 4k black and white films. Psycho is certainly a worthy mention and a huge inspiration for my favourite modern horror director in Argento.
I forgot to mention as well that the 4K restoration of "Breathless" by Jean Luc Godard looks amazing as well. Beautiful grain texture and greyscale gradients and tones
You should watch how they restore vertigo it’s on the disc extras. There was nothing to work with. Rebel. Some like it hot. Cool hand Luke. Kill mockingbird
I’d avoided the older films on 4K as i didn’t see the point. Thank you for waking me up
I HAVE THE 4K AND BLU RAY VERSIONS OF THE UNIVERSAL MONSTERS MOVIE COLLECTION....THERE NO REAL DIFFERENCE..AND NO ITS NOT MY 1000 DOLLAR PANASONIC 4K PLAYER OR MY 2000 DOLLAR 4K TV..LETS BE REAL
Just picked up Spartacus, Vertigo and Rear Window for about 50 Canadian. Steal of a deal.
Gone with the Wind was made in 1939 and looks great on Bluray. So I assume that it would look great on 4K too.
It will because it is 8K scanned.
Jeff thanks for your response to my comment about " It's a Wonderful life". I've deleted the comment now that you've explained to me the problem.
Nice review. Would like to see one of my favorites Hitchcock films in 4K North By Northwest.
The 10 Commandments was filmed on VistaVision, but it still has scenes that seem dated as you can see issues with optical compositing (example, outdoor scene with chariot and reins and there's extreme clipping). You say older 4K film restorations might be less optimal, but that doesn't make sense: they were done in cinema 4K resolution with HDR formats. I think you were asking about that with Red Shoes because it was after your Godfather review. Keep in mind that Godfather was a very challenging restoration because of the lack of source negatives. I'm someone involved with 3D animation, photography, and am a cinemaphile. UHD media is great for older films and even digital movies done in 2K: it's less about the increase in resolution as it is HDR formats (home media was always 8bit: older cinema video formats were 10bit to 12 bit....now there are video RAWs that are 16bit).
Did these come out after this video but Bogart Casablanca, and TheMaltese Falcon
I was sad when my plasma died.. then I bought an OLED. The blacks you speak of are so true!
Cleopatra is what I want in 4k. Absolutely dazzling film shot in 70mm.
I have "The Maltese Falcon" on 4K and it looks amazing!
What happened to Lawrence of Arabia? 1962. I thought this was the best transfer out there from that time
Absolutely agree, 4k HDR changed my view on black and white movies forever…
Here! Here! for classic Hollywood! Thanks for highlighting the finest period of movie-making in history.
I personally would love to see John Wayne on 4K UHD Blue Steel and Quit Man and I’m looking forward to buying Ten Commandments !
I agree, especially “The Shootist” with John Wayne, James Stewart and Ron Howard. Think that was the last movie John Wayne made before his own passing.
@@tiyo1758 The Searchers definitely needs a 4K and so is The Quiet Man.
Nice. Definitely a few to check out there..
Could you do a top ten digitally shot 4k releases please?
Let me know if you're getting bored of me asking 🤔🤣
Warner brothers is not getting another dime from me. If I get any title from them it with be to support people who wasted their money already on them off ebay.
I thought psycho and the birds looked horrendous.
A great list! But I would say that, since I own most of them.. ;-). I got the Universal Classic Monsters 8-movie Bluray collection, which is, of course, from the same 4k restorations. With the wonderful 4-film Hitchcock set I feel quite content with that director for now (so no Anatomy Of A Murder), and The Red Shoes is on my Criterion shopping list; otherwise I own, and agree with everything you say! Older films on 4k is for me the best of 4k!
That's why older movies look the best on 4K.
@Films At Home. Are any of these on 4K? 12 angry men / Stalag 17 / Winchester 73 / Best years of our lives / Mr Roberts?
12 Angry Men is confirmed in 4K from Kino. Haven't started the restoration, but will be done by the end of this year.
What about " Some like it hot" picked it up on 4k but haven't watched yet
Is there any word on Casablanca being restored/released on 4K? I think that is my all time favorite classic
It’s supposed to be coming this year.
It's out and it's worth it.
Hey Jeff, Out of this list I own the Ten Commandments, and the Wizard Of Oz on 4K. Do you happen to know if "The Sound of Music" is ever coming to 4k? I own it on Blu-ray, or Ben-Hur, etc. The Red Shoes sounds like a musical, and by the screenshots looks like one, but I've never seen it, or heard of that particular title.
I was wondering the exact same thing, there does exist a 4k master of sound of music, but it's at the bane of Disney since they purchased Fox
Sound of Music was a Fox film, so unfortunately (since that means it's up to Disney) that is probably not going to happen :( I really want that too though, not just because I love the movie, but also because it is my Mom's favorite movie of all time (she even visited Salzberg in college to find filming locations) and she would LOVE a 4K edition... :(
@@clumpyschlipz7571 At least I own a Blu-ray copy, which is still much better than the DVD release. As Jeff said though, as an older movie I'm sure it would also benefit from the 4k and HDR treatment.
@@SamLovesMovies25 I don't remember seeing the Sound of Music on Disney+ though, is it there? They've put more Fox movies on in the past few months.
@@macinman I don't have Disney+, so idk if it's on there
Have you checked out 'In the mood for love' on 4k?
The one with the bad color grading? :(
why not just blu ray not 4k and so one but this is what you all seen know vhs dvd than blu ray but is never enough? if you want 4 k our 3d you have too buy an new blu ray player a new tv and for what just because of the stupide editors
I’d LOVE to get the 4K of It’s A Wonderful Life, but, from what I know, it’s not the uncut version of the film that was released on DVD back in the early 2000s. Every Blu-ray and DVD since then hasn’t had the cut footage, so I’d assume the 4K would follow suit.
I’m sure it’s an amazing transfer, but growing up with the uncut version is sure to make the 4K all the harder to watch because it’ll feel incomplete.
What, exactly, are the differences between the versions on Blu-Ray / 4K and the "uncut"? I'm 66 (almost 67) and the versions I see now are the same ones I grew up on.
@@milescoburn1845 I believe in the uncut version has an extra line or two in the bushes scene, where George tells Mary that she’ll have to come out and get her robe. It was edited for the TV version of the film when it briefly went I to the public domain, and most home video versions have been the edited version ever since, with the exception being the Original Uncut Version DVD from Republic Pictures.
Casablanca will make the next version of this list.
Wanna get to 100k? Drop the backwards cap.
Thanks to your previous recommendation, I have most of these but you sold me on picking up Spartacus.
I'd like a 12 Angry Men 4K or The Cowboys.
I was surprised that Citizen Kane didn't make your list.
12 Angry Men 4K is confirmed from Kino Lorber.
No date yet, but it is coming.
That's great, thanks for the heads up!
Great video. I hope they release conan the barbarian in 4k to celebrate the 40th anniversary