1946 on 4K UHD

dir. Frank Capra

A-Tier Paramount 4K. The steelbook drops to $9.96 USD on Amazon pretty regularly, which makes it an easy December pickup. The 4K disc is black and white, and the included Blu-ray is the colorized version. Black and white films actually benefit a lot from HDR because you get more shades of gray and better contrast. The UK steelbook has two B&W discs while the US version splits color and B&W across formats.

Paramount Pictures · 4K + Blu-ray

dir. Vittorio De Sica

Criterion's 4K restoration had people celebrating one of the best films ever finally getting proper treatment. The Film Foundation screening built anticipation. Collectors immediately started requesting Bicycle Thieves and Umberto D. as the next De Sica 4K candidates. The transfer impressed for an 80-year-old film.

Criterion Collection · 4K + Blu-ray

dir. Charles Vidor

A gambler discovers an old flame while in Argentina, but she's married to his new boss.

Criterion Collection · 4K + Blu-ray Special Edition