What begins as a favour to transport Marlowe's friend, Terry Lennox, to the Mexican border quickly spirals into a complex web of deceit involving a missing alcoholic author, a mob boss, and an enigmatic woman.
An essential watch for cinematography buffs, featuring legendary DP Vilmos Zsigmond explaining the technical process of flashing the negative to create the film's iconic soft, moody look. 3.
: Featuring film historian Tim Lucas , who discusses the film's production, its relationship to Raymond Chandler's novel, and technical details. the long goodbye 1973 extras 1080p bluray 2021
: A featurette (approx. 14 min) exploring the author's work and legacy. Maxim Jakubowski on Hard-Boiled Fiction
Robert Altman’s 1973 masterpiece The Long Goodbye remains a defining film of the New Hollywood era, a cynical yet beautiful subversion of the detective genre. In 2021, Kino Lorber Studio Classics released a definitive Special Edition Blu-ray (1080p) that finally did justice to the film's reputation, offering a 4K restoration and a substantial, newly curated collection of extras. What begins as a favour to transport Marlowe's
The feature film runs at a robust bitrate on a dual-layered BD-50 disc, eliminating compression artifacts. Comprehensive Breakdown of the 2021 Blu-ray Extras
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: An informative track by film historian Tim Lucas that compares the final film to the original Leigh Brackett script and Raymond Chandler novel. David Thompson on Robert Altman
Which edition you are considering (e.g., Arrow Video, Kino Lorber, or Indicator)? : Featuring film historian Tim Lucas , who
: An animated reproduction of the vintage industry article detailing the film’s lighting and photography. New Critical Featurettes David Thompson on Robert Altman
