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The Digital Bits
@thedigitalbits.bsky.social
Film, DVD, Blu-ray & 4K Ultra HD news, reviews, opinion, perspective & experience. Since 1997, through TWO format wars. We’ve been there. @BillHuntBits.bsky.social
Bits #4K Review – Stephen revisits Paul Thomas Anderson's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER on #UltraHD #Steelbook from Warner Bros. @billhuntbits.bsky.social @thedigitalbits.bsky.social "Like any Steelbook, it’s not cheap, and it may be difficult to get your hands on a copy, but it’s worth the effort."
Bits #BD Review – Dennis delves into Martin Scorsese's ALICE DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE on #Bluray from @criterion.bsky.social. @billhuntbits.bsky.social @thedigitalbits.bsky.social (#4K #UltraHD review coming soon.) thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...
Bits #BD Review – @timsalmons.bsky.social revisits Craig R. Baxley's 1991 #action movie STONE COLD featuring Brian Bosworth and Lance Henriksen, re-released on #Bluray by @kinolorber.com. @billhuntbits.bsky.social @thedigitalbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...
Bits #4K Review – @timsalmons.bsky.social dives into Robert Fuest's 1973 #sciencefiction film THE FINAL PROGRAMME, available in a 2-Disc #UltraHD #Bluray release from @severinfilms.bsky.social . @billhuntbits.bsky.social @thedigitalbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...
Bits #4K Review – @sbjork.bsky.social revisits John Woo's 1990 #action film BULLET IN THE HEAD, available in a 3-Disc #UltraHD #Bluray release from @imprintfilms.bsky.social & Via Vision Entertainment. @billhuntbits.bsky.social @thedigitalbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...
Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – EXCLUSIVE: Here’s the Complete List of 96 Additional Lionsgate Films Coming to Movies Anywhere in August! thedigitalbits.com/columns/bill...
Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – Thoughts on Nolan’s Odyssey, Large-Format IMAX Projection, and the Importance of Maintenance thedigitalbits.com/columns/bill...
Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – Criterion’s October slate includes Del Toro’s Frankenstein & Silence of the Lambs in #4K! thedigitalbits.com/columns/bill...
Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – Warner Bros. makes GONE WITH THE WIND (1939) official for #4K Ultra HD on 11/3! thedigitalbits.com/columns/bill...
Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – Lionsgate sets SING STREET for 4K, plus Disney announces MANDALORIAN & GROGU for 4K & BD, and Warner Archive reveals its August slate! thedigitalbits.com/columns/bill...
HELL yeah. Drive it like you stole it! #SingStreet #4K @thedigitalbits.bsky.social lionsgatelimited.com/products/sin...
Bits #4K Review – @sbjork.bsky.social revisits David Lynch's THE ELEPHANT MAN on #UltraHD from @criterion.bsky.social. @billhuntbits.bsky.social "...when I’m in the mood to rewatch THE ELEPHANT MAN, I’ll be reaching for Criterion first. Highly recommended."
Bits #4K Review – @timsalmons.bsky.social revisits SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT PARTS 1 & 2 in a Limited Edition boxset from @imprintfilms.bsky.social & Via Vision @billhuntbits.bsky.social "This package is meant for the uber fans of the series, and it definitely belongs under their Christmas trees."
Bits #BD Review – Stuart explores the STINGRAY: THE COMPLETE SERIES #Bluray boxset from @imprintfilms.bsky.social & Via Vision Entertainment. @billhuntbits.bsky.social "Imprint’s release, from the sturdy box itself to the video transfers and imaginative extras, make this a must-have for fans."
Rest in peace, Sam Neill. I really liked that guy. Check out The Dish sometime if you haven't yet. And Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
Pro tip: Here's how film criticism works: Step 1: See film. Step 2: Criticize film. Everything else is just hot air and activism.
OH YEAH, I've been waiting for this one: Warner Archive sets the Technirama/Technicolor classic AUNTIE MAME (1958) for 4K UHD release on 8/25! @thedigitalbits.bsky.social
Bits #BD Review – Todd also takes in Ray McKinnon's 2001 comedy THE ACCOUNTANT on #Bluray from Lightyear Entertainment. @billhuntbits.bsky.social "There’s a reason this won an Oscar and this is well worthy of your time."
Bits #BD Review – Todd takes in Ray McKinnon's 2007 crime comedy RANDY AND THE MOB on #Bluray from Lightyear Entertainment. @billhuntbits.bsky.social "It’s well made and entertaining, but light."
Heads-up everyone: Lionsgate’s Amazon-exclusive RAMBO #4K COLLECTION is back up for pre-order! SRP $99, street 8/4. Act fast if you want it (link👇). This is the second run of 5K units and they may go quickly. @thedigitalbits.bsky.social #Stallone www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/...
Bits #4K Review – @sbjork.bsky.social revisits Phil Joanou's STATE OF GRACE on #UltraHD from @imprintfilms.bsky.social. @billhuntbits.bsky.social "Joanou has always deserved better, and neither his critical nor commercial reputations have ever matched the quality of his work."
Bits #BD Review – Todd also spins 2012's HELTER SKELTER on #Bluray from @88films.bsky.social. @billhuntbits.bsky.social "Another great package of a wonderful film I’m happy I get to experience because of physical media."
Bits #BD Review – Todd takes in Mika Ninagawa's SAKURAN on #Bluray from @88films.bsky.social. @billhuntbits.bsky.social "SAKURAN is a solid debut film and I’m just so surprised I’m only learning about this now."
Some excellent releases coming from our friends at @filmsradiance.bsky.social!
💿October Announcements💿 This coming Halloween, expect a shocking visit from Takashi Miike, a satirical giallo, erotic despair, a UHD upgrade of a Mario Bava sci-fi horror and a box set exploring the world of the Fantastique. Plus, an unthinkable question courtesy of TX!
Today on @thedigitalbits.bsky.social website – A #4K remastered Dances with Wolves: Extended Cut is coming to Locarno—could a 4K Ultra HD release be next? thedigitalbits.com/columns/bill...
Bits #BD Review – @sbjork.bsky.social checks out the 1970 Val Guest-directed sci-fi musical TOOMORROW on #Bluray from @deafcrocodile.bsky.social. @billhuntbits.bsky.social "Recommended for the adventurous at heart."
Bits #BD Review – Stuart spins Michael Winner's 1965 comedy YOU MUST BE JOKING! on Region B #Bluray from @indicator.bsky.social. @billhuntbits.bsky.social "This is one of those British films worth seeing for its cast..."
Bits #BD Review – @timsalmons.bsky.social catches up with THE EUROCRYPT OF CHRISTOPHER LEE COLLECTION 2 on #Bluray from @severinfilms.bsky.social. @billhuntbits.bsky.social "It’s another wonderful release and belongs on every Christopher Lee fan’s shelf, along with the other two volumes."