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1995 Gus Vant Sant film To Die for on 4K in March

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Justin Sluss

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The 1995 film “To Die For” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on March 26th via The Criterion Collection. The movie, directed by Gus Van Sant, starred Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck, Alison Folland, Dan Hedaya, Illeana Douglas, Wayne Knight, and Kurtwood Smith.

The movie has received a “NEW 4K digital restoration, approved by director Gus Van Sant and director of photography Eric Alan Edwards.” The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. UPDATED: You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon and directly via Criterion‘s website. You also can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at retailer Walmart. The details about the upcoming release(s) and the included bonus materials are listed below.

Audio commentary featuring Van Sant, Edwards, and editor Curtiss Clayton
Deleted scenes
Trailer
PLUS: An essay by film critic Jessica Kiang

Gus Van Sant film “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot” on Blu-ray in October

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Justin Sluss

The 2018 Gus Van Sant directed film “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot” starring Joaquin Phoenix is coming to Blu-ray Disc on October 9th via Lionsgate. The film, based on the true story / book by John Callahan, co-stars Jonah Hill, Rooney Mara, Jack Black, and Carrie Brownstein. The film is (at time of writing) “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes, where it currently carries a 75% rating. Tech specs for the release include full 1080p HD video in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The title is now yet available for pre-order, but stay tuned for an update. A Digital Copy of the film will be included. Bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.