4 Lee Patrick films on 4K Blu-ray, ranked S to D by transfer quality. 1 S-Tier pick including Vertigo.
dir. Alfred Hitchcock
VistaVision source material gives this a level of detail that pre-1960s films rarely reach on disc. Colors are incredible and the shoulder stitching on Kim Novak's wardrobe is visible in scenes where it used to be a smear. A standard pick in any top 3 reference disc conversation alongside Dune and Lawrence of Arabia.
Universal Pictures · 4K + Blu-ray
dir. Michael Curtiz
A-Tier Criterion 4K. Joan Crawford's noir from Michael Curtiz. Thin collector discussion. The UK Criterion sale had a limited 4K selection compared to the B&N sale in the US.
Criterion Collection · 4K + Blu-ray
dir. John Huston
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
Warner Home Video · 4K + Blu-ray
dir. Michael Gordon
Universal is giving the Doris Day and Rock Hudson catalog some attention with this May 4K release. The Technicolor photography should translate well to HDR, and it's one of those titles where the new scan will either reveal the production design or flatten it.
Universal Pictures · 4K Ultra HD