CROSS OF IRON, ROSEMARY'S BABY & COOL HAND LUKE 4K UHD discussion/review video

[@benjaminjensen7402]

Nice to see these older movies in 4k.good review

[@moviecollector5920]

It's wonderful to be able to see them looking so darned good. Quite unbelievable actually. John.

[@andrewholt5659]

Cross of Iron is a classic. So glad it got a 4K release.

[@moviecollector5920]

And such an impressive 4K release too Andrew. Quite an amazing thing really because who would have thought any studio would have had such faith in such a film all these years later? John.

[@444chroma]

I never saw Cross of Iron before it's a different kind of war movie for sure. Not what I was expecting but they did manage to come up with an interesting ending. Wish I could have got the rough "grind house" cut but it was only in the collector set. CHL is just a classic and I watch it every summer.

[@moviecollector5920]

If I'd have known how much I was going to enjoy Cross Of Iron I'd have looked into getting that special Imprint release. What an ending though. I like films that leave you to make up your own mind and mine is that the two men end up respecting each other after bravely fighting their way out of what seems like a hopeless situation. John.

[@qasimmir7117]

Good point you said at the end. Back in the day, the best you could get for home video was expensive Laserdisc, pan and scan, CRT TVs, VHS. Now we have so much choice, excellent quality almost matching cinema, and for much cheaper including the 4ks. All those beloved old films, shot on film now looking and sounding better than ever and all in our living room.🎞️📽️📀

[@moviecollector5920]

It is amazing Qasim. Tonight we'll be watching an NTSC LaserDisc of IN & OUT and will thoroughly enjoy it but it won't exactly be 4K UHD quality. John.

[@samglendenning9884]

Great video John 😀👍 I never seen ‘Cool Hand Luke’; one of those classics I need to get onto! I watched ‘Cross Of Iron’ back in January and thought it was a good solid World War film; not seen too many of Sam Peckilnpah’s films; must check out ‘The Wild Bunch’ & ‘Straw Dogs’ at some point. ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ I wasn’t a big fan of on first viewing; but I really come to really like it on subsequent viewings; the acting is fantastic in this; great tension building; some of the dream sequences are very eerie aswell. I definitely should pick it up on 4K at some point; cheers John 😀👍

[@moviecollector5920]

Straw Dogs is a must-see Sam as Dustin Hoffman and Susan George drive around in a pre-production Triumph Stag and it doesn't get much better than that! It's another controversial film though given its notorious rape sequence which turns into something pretty 'orrible. Rosemary's Baby - is it all in her mind or is it really happening? We're left to decide for ourselves. John.

[@cheekster777]

Triple-movie review in one video. You’re spoiling us! Your previous collab video with Trev sure increased his subscriber count by some ~30%. Well done. 👏🏻 Thank you John.

[@moviecollector5920]

I think his confidence and presentation style may have improved even more too Cheekster. It would be good to get him over 1000 subscribers soon. He deserves it. John.

[@cheekster777]

@@moviecollector5920 - Unless I’m mistaken it was you who originally gave me the heads up about his channel in one of your previous videos. I’ve been a subscriber since and the person who has commented the most on his videos.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@cheekster777 Trevor first contacted me just after we moved into this current address and we seemed to hit it off immediately. I think he'd just started his channel at the time but like so many who stick at it, he's getting so good at covering the details and illustrating them. His cutaways to the screen shots with his talking head in the little bubble works so well and that's what made the TRUE LIES video so good. John.

[@cheekster777]

@@moviecollector5920 - I remember now it was the collab video you did with him about Blu-ray packaging and what goes into making them. Found that interesting.

[@moviecollector5920]

@@cheekster777 I think that was in the Summer of 2022.

[@1165mac]

“Lucille! Anything that sweet and innocent must be named Lucille!”

[@moviecollector5920]

So many memorable scenes and sequences in Cool Hand Luke. John.

[@jonnywyattgreengreen3301]

Hi John Great video, very interesting In cross of lron. I am big fan of Sam peckinpah .l will put this one on my wish list . I didn't think l seen in years . I have cool man luke on blue ray. Its brilliant film with Paul Newman best performance and Geroge Kennedy oscar winning performance. I love the soundtrack so much one of the best . The incredible supporting cast Morgan woodword as Head guard . I would like it but not sure about this one . All the best to you .

[@moviecollector5920]

If you already have Cool Hand Luke on Blu-ray Jonny then stick with that copy. It's not as good as the 4K by quite a margin but it's pointless re-purchasing every film you've own on home video unless it's a particular favourite. I'm having no trouble resisting the 4K of Aliens for example but even when I do purchase a copy of that great film it will only be to scan through it for a KZbin review as I own it on film. Cross of Iron is wonderful by the way. A groundbreaking film. John.

[@gaspargh]

Greetings from Santiago de Chile. Here in my city there is a Movie Arthouse called Normandie that for nearly twenty years focused mostly in the works of european authors and projected mostly on 35mm. All that changed some years ago when they choose digital projection that allowed them to project 3 or 4 different films a day been one of them a recent release (here in Chile new movies debut on thursdays). In these new style of programming they have showed some films of mister Peckinpah's like "Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia". Maybe soon they would projected "Cross of Iron" on their screen, but I still love "The Wild Bunch" which for me was his best film. Adiós, amigo.

[@moviecollector5920]

Greetings from Wiltshire in sunny England Gaspar. You'll be pleased to know that each of these three 4K discs looks to me like good representations of 35mm master prints (i.e. struck directly from the camera negative) and at least in my little home cinema made me feel like I was watching a film rather than a video. That's normal for most 4K discs now but True Lies may be a recent exception even though we got it looking rather good in the end. I've not seen 'Alfredo Garcia' yet but I think Imprint have that Peckinpah classic advertised too. John.

[@mikewilding3199]

Hi John of the three my favourite is Cool Hand Luke by far. Glad you seem to like it. Rosemary's Baby enjoyed as a drama rather than horror.To my regret never seen Cross of Iron kept it on the back burner somehow never appealed. Don't mind some war movies so I might give this a punt if price favourable. Thanks John.

[@moviecollector5920]

Evening Mike. I think Cross Of Iron may be the war film that set the standard for how war films would be made afterwards. It must have been a bit of a shocker to many viewers back in 1977 but today is comparably tame to the sort of gore and death we now see portrayed. I thoroughly enjoyed it but perhaps reading all about it in Cinema Retro prepared me for what to expect. John.

[@paulcadman3562]

Great multi review and very interesting as always John 👍

[@moviecollector5920]

Thank you Paul. John.

[@craigosterberg5045]

Rosemary’s Baby saw in theater. don’t remember much of it. had Luke was a fun movie especially the egg eating contest.

[@moviecollector5920]

I don't think it's possible to ever forget that egg eating sequence Craig. Makes my stomach turn just thinking about it. John.

[@MadMartysMovieReviews-gv6hk]

Great vid John,some excellent 4ks,I've ordered Cool Hand Luke 😊

[@moviecollector5920]

It's a wonderful 4K Marty but keep in mind that it's an older classic otherwise it won't come across quite as impressive as it should. John.

[@MadMartysMovieReviews-gv6hk]

@@moviecollector5920 I've found that the older classics look amazing on 4k as I've only really seen them on normal telly

[@timothymathetes]

Hello John. 👋🏼

[@moviecollector5920]

Morning Timothy! John.

[@timothymathetes]

​@@moviecollector5920 How is it going?

[@stuartgeorge2324]

Rosemarys baby has always been a favourite of mine from the early 80 s , my favourite Roman Polanski movie 👍🏻🎥 btw not seen my 4 k uhd Blu-ray yet 😲💿👈🏻

[@moviecollector5920]

It's a lovely 4K disc Stuart so I think you'll very much like it. John.

[@stuartgeorge2324]

@@moviecollector5920 💿👈🏻👍🏻

[@keithmockett3810]

ambiguity rocks!

[@moviecollector5920]

Just like the presenter! John.

[@robmay3570]

Hi John I worked with a chap who had been a focus puller on cross of Iron he said it was the worst filming experience up to then he had ,had. Not my type of film due to subject matter

[@moviecollector5920]

It certainly was a different way to depict war up to that time but I expect it set a new standard which has been used as the touchstone ever since. The focus pulling was slightly out quite often but that's not exactly unusual in films and still happens today despite all the immediate playback on set. Just look at all the slightly out of focus shots within last year's Bullet Train to prove that one. John.

[@hahanah1463]

Would love to support 4k but can't justify awfully high prices for things made so long ago, i dont need blu ray copies,posters, metal tins just sell me the 4k film for £10-£15

[@moviecollector5920]

The volume of work that goes into putting a film onto 4K is far more than any previous home video format. Most of them are representative of the 35mm general release prints we saw in cinemas so in that regard what they cost is a bargain. Blu-ray is very good though and a fraction of the work required so much cheaper. Perhaps stick with Blu-ray. John.

[@lincolnthorn3396]

Always enjoy your insightful thoughts, John! Paul Newman always carried that swagger about him. I hope you can review the solid ghost story on blu ray of THE LADY IN WHITE down the road for Halloween season.

[@moviecollector5920]

I'd never even heard of THE LADY IN WHITE Lincoln but it looks right up my street as I just watched the trailer. I'll tell wifey to remind me (constantly) to keep an eye out for it. Thank you for the recommendation. John.

[@gurdipvirdee7176]

John, Just purchased my Cinema Retro Binder and monthly subscription. Looking forward to this immensely. Thank you again.❤

[@moviecollector5920]

I've had every issue from number 1 Gurdip and I still go back and look through them all. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. The binders are the finishing touch. John.

[@DylanFoster87]

Cross of iron has been of my watch list for years, worth the watch?

[@moviecollector5920]

I think it's an excellent film Dylan. It may not be exactly what you'd expect though but having read all about the making of it in Cinema Retro I was well prepared. Possibly the war film that set the standard and the depiction of war within war films ever since. John.

[@philipcurtis9983]

I honestly have never heard of Cross of Iron but seems interesting so I think I'll check it out. I have seen Come and See which is a great although disturbing Eastern front movie I imagine it must be similar although from the opposite side.

[@moviecollector5920]

I haven't seen COME & SEE but I should have so thank you for the reminder Philip. Cross Of Iron was shot in Yugoslavia but was a Hollywood English language film so probably unique in that regard. It was never going to do well in the USA as a result of not having American soldiers in it which I presume the producers realized from the outset but fortunately, it did well in many other countries around the world. John.

[@LaughMuBai]

Love Cross of Iron, almost got the SteelBook, but thought the slipcover was nice...

[@moviecollector5920]

I didn't know that I'd appreciate Cross Of Iron as much as I did Mubai otherwise I might have splashed out on importing that special Imprint release. John.

[@etms]

I have 2 out of those 3 films on 16mm ☺️ Might get the 4K, getting sick of Cross of Iron on Eastman Red Kodak 😂

[@moviecollector5920]

So many 16mm films turned pink far too soon. The good news is that the 4K of Cross Of Iron has the muted colours it was always known for but it won't have the same thrill as running it from a film print. John.

[@SuperDavidstevenson]

Great video John. I haven't seen any of these movies before. Cross of Iron really interests me. I'll sort it out some time.

[@moviecollector5920]

I think Cross Of Iron has been out as a 4K disc for a while now David so it will probably soon be in the two for £30 deal. John.

[@Gothic55]

Three very different films but all are classics and all look great in 4K. I ended up with duplicate copies of Rosemarys Baby because it was in Paramount Horror pack. I live the fact that the producer of RosemaryS baby was William Castle.😊 Another good blog from you.😊. Thanks

[@moviecollector5920]

Morning Paul. Apparently there is going to be a new release of The Tingler soon where anyone who dares to watch it alone will get electrocuted in their chair. Okay, I made that up but some people won't have a clue what I'm talking about which rather amuses me. John.

[@jamesclifford238]

Liking the 3 in 1 approach John. 💯👍🙂

[@moviecollector5920]

I haven't done one like it for a while James but when I've done a round-up video in the past it's been five or six discs but that made them a little long and a lot more work. John.

[@jamestownsend5828]

Fantastic reviews as always.....😊😊

[@moviecollector5920]

Thank you James.

[@DavidMander-rs4uk]

Have all three of those on DVD.

[@moviecollector5920]

I never saw any of them on DVD but I expect they all still look pretty good because they just have a good look about them and the 35mm quality tends to shrink down well most of the time. John.

[@alaindelacourt9030]

salut belle vidèo sur tout sa

[@moviecollector5920]

Merci Alain. John.

[@mia-mx2xd]

Brilliant channal keep it up . can i request a review of terminator 2 4k uhd bluray

[@moviecollector5920]

I don't have the 4K disc of Terminator 2: Judgment Day I'm afraid. I have the film on film so it's not one I would ever watch on video but I have heard about it and know that the 4K was taken from a video prepared for a 3D release. That's why it looks so awful because to get the best 3D effect requires removing every last piece of film grain and hence the sterile look. John.

[@mia-mx2xd]

@@moviecollector5920 happy to send you a copy if you would review it or maybe if you have the skynet bluray you could review that . Such a monumental movie deserves a review on your channel .. All the best 👍

[@RoyMurphy1]

Nice work John.... Have cool hand Luke on 4k but haven't watched it yet.... looking forward now to it... thanks

[@moviecollector5920]

It is a very good disc Roy. Quite amazing to be able to see these older, great films in such wonderful image quality. Who would ever have thunk it? John.

[@davemillage6129]

Hi John! Great reviews and cool Hand Luke on your BIG screen as well. Up close with that heat, stink and cool Luke smile. (throw in the car wash scene as well haha) but again id agree and thank you for introducing me to Trevor at Double Bill Movies we certainly have fun there and honestly he has a skill at review. You can tell when one really Loves film and cinema and he certainly exudes that. I must buy Cool Hand Luke havnt got that one yet and to close you will be proud I FINALLY got to see 2001 ASO on the cinema screen last nite and it was epic CHeers D in BC!!

[@moviecollector5920]

And how wide was that cinema screen showing 2001 then Dave? I think we both still need to see it on a deeply curved Cinerama type screen but one day I'll tick that one off the list. Cool Hand Luke is wonderful to see in its original 'Scope frame on a big (ish) screen. Just like all three of the films I cover in this video, I can't quite believe I was able to see it in this way at home and in such amazing quality. The cinema really has come to the home market with these 4K releases and I think it heralds a change in what we perceive as cinema. Something I might get the chance to explore further in the future. I'm pleased you enjoy Trevor's channel Dave. He first got in touch with me more than two years ago when he was starting out on KZbin after a serious, life threatening illness. It's lovely to see him doing so well now. He wanted to get close to 700 subscribers by the end of last month and now all of a sudden he's nearly at 900. John.

[@palmlifeuk3553]

Brought cross of iron on 4k. Watching it now. I can't believe how clear it is. Amazing transfer considering the age of the film

[@moviecollector5920]

I suspect that it's the quality of the original shoot rather than something magical with the cine to video transfer. But the people who do the mastering and grading seem to be doing exceptional work now too so that may well be the main cause of the wonderful results we've seen for CROSS OF IRON. They retained the muted colours of the original release prints too which shows an appreciation for film. Things seem to be improving all the time even if many of us haven't been entirely happy with some of the recent releases such as TRUE LIES. John.

[@boca3105]

Ruth Gordon won a best supporting actress award for Rosemary’s Baby.

[@moviecollector5920]

Thanks Boca. I don't think I knew that. And it was back in the days when winning an Oscar really did mean something. John.

[@hblanche]

I already own all three of these. Your review of Rosemary's Baby really felt like my own. Golly, I haven't seen this since forever; so why do I remember so many scenes so vividly?

[@moviecollector5920]

Some films have something about them even if we don't particularly enjoy them Henri and Rosemary's Baby is one of those. Some compelling scenes in a groundbreaking film that cannot be forgotten. John.

[@spaceodds1985]

Fantastic selection. Cross Of Iron is a film I need to revisit, Rosemary’s Baby… my favourite horror film ever. Cool Hand Luke is iconic Paul Newman, but Kennedy is the real stand out.

[@moviecollector5920]

I found it quite exciting to be able to see these three classics in such wonderful quality. I was thinking of full reviews of each but older films don't tend to be too popular in terms of KZbin reviews so I decided to cover all three in one video but in slightly lesser detail than normal. John.

[@movieedge7370]

Cross of iron sounds really interesting . 🤔

[@moviecollector5920]

A lot of slow motion just like Peckinpah's 'The Wild Bunch' and subdued colours to make it feel more like reality. It was made in 1976 though so that has to be kept in mind. Like Rosemary's Baby it was a bit of a ground breaker. John.

[@markhempenstall5379]

I have the 4k of cool hand luke it's great I will definitely get cross of iron now that I know it's a good 4k

[@moviecollector5920]

The muted colours of Cross Of Iron were well known when it was originally released and you'll be pleased to know they are on this disc Mark. What a classic. John.

[@movieedge7370]

Rosemary’s baby I tried to watch a couple times it board me to tears. It wasn’t scary. It wasn’t creepy at all. The reason why I wanted to see it he’s because comedian Patsy Kelly was in it It’s pretty much the comic relief in spots. That’s the only reason why I wanted to see it. But in my opinion, it’s way overrated and it doesn’t hold up maybe it did back when it first came out but it’s a big pass for me

[@moviecollector5920]

When I first saw it as a teenager I felt the same way but today I can see it for what it is. It's not scary for me but I can see how it kept people on the edge of their seat in 1968 and how the overall atmosphere could still do that to a certain extent today. Without Rosemary's Baby we probably wouldn't have had what came later such as that little horror film in 1973. John.

[@luissegovia8205]

If You think Rosemary 's baby boring , i recommend tarcovsky, Andrei rublev ....fantastic film ..and very entertainer !!!

[@moviecollector5920]

@@luissegovia8205 I found Rosemary's Baby a little boring when I was 14 or 15 but now I'm able to see the film how most people did back in 1968. It's dated of course but it's so well made, acted and captures a time that is now long gone. John.

[@waynevia6976]

All 3 movies are great.

[@moviecollector5920]

I second that! John.

[@garyharper2943]

I have Rosemary’s Baby and Cool Hand Luke. Love both, my latest purchases the Oceans Trilogy and the sci-fi thriller Lifeforce. Saw Rosemary’s Baby in the theater scared the Sh** out of me.

[@moviecollector5920]

I've never managed to see Lifeforce Gary but I think that may soon be rectified. I hope that 4K is available over here. John.

[@garyharper2943]

@@moviecollector5920 nothing better than naked extraterrestrials. Species and Lifeforce come to mind.

[@garyharper2943]

Hey John. Just got In the Line Of Fire, highly recommended, great movie looks great!

[@moviecollector5920]

@@garyharper2943 I did review that one when it was released Gary. It was a nice surprise to see it looking so good again because the LaserDisc wasn't particularly good whereas the 35mm master print we saw in the cinema back in 1993 looked beautiful. At least, I think it was 1993. John.

[@garyharper2943]

@@moviecollector5920 missed or don’t remember your review, I’ll look for it, thanks.

[@danielwalters2045]

The Crow is getting a 4k release very soon. You gonna review that when ya get the chance ?

[@moviecollector5920]

I don't know Daniel. The film never appealed to me but times change. John.

[@faludabutt8253]

I enjoyed cool hand luke and cross of iron years ago. I am in preparation of my new cinema in my garden room. I won’t be streaming and good to know more 4K titles are being released

[@moviecollector5920]

The new home cinema sounds like an interesting and exciting project Faluda. The best of luck with it and I hope it proves to be a room that you'll love and enjoy thousands of movies in. John.