This week’s physical media show features Peter Sobczynski and Erik Childress talking about a seminal propaganda film from the ‘60s that inspired a ‘70s scene in Boogie Nights plus some science-fiction from the 1980s from Imprint. The ‘80s also across an all-star cast that helped launch Julia Roberts and a Nancy Savoca film from the ‘90s due for a rediscovery. They discuss the film that inspired The Untouchables, plus Paul Schrader writes a religious comedy and then gets the 4K treatment to a project he disavowed. Then his frequent partner in crime, Martin Scorsese, also gets his Oscar-winning effort upgraded. Is it now considered underrated? Come for the discussion. Stay for Peter’s tale of presenting with William Devane at an awards show.

0:00 - Intro

2:14 – Criterion (I Am Cuba)

7:02 – Imprint (Batteries Not Included, Strange Invaders)

21:30 – Sony (Steel Magnolias 4K)

25:20 – Kino (Household Saints)

30:33 – Vinegar Syndrome (Touch)

35:38 – Shout Factory (Rolling Thunder 4K)

51:06 – Arrow (The Scarface Mob)

55:32 – Warner Bros. (The Departed 4K)

1:06:47 – New Theatrical Titles on Blu-ray

1:10:06 – New Blu-ray Announcements

1:12:37 - Outro

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