The Long Goodbye 1973 Extras 1080p Bluray 2021 -
: Cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond explains the "post-flashing" technique used to give the film its signature desaturated, hazy look. Promotional & Vintage Materials :
This "Special Edition" combines archival materials with several newly produced supplements: New Audio Commentary : Featuring film historian the long goodbye 1973 extras 1080p bluray 2021
If you’re upgrading from the old DVD or a bare-bones streaming copy, the 2021 Blu-ray of Altman’s The Long Goodbye is a revelation. The 1080p transfer (sourced from a new restoration) captures the hazy, sun-bleached Los Angeles grit perfectly — grain is intact, colors are natural without being oversaturated, and that dreamlike, smoky cinematography finally has depth. | Release | Video Quality | Extras |
| Release | Video Quality | Extras | Notable Flaw | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Non-anamorphic, 480i | Theatrical trailer only | Pan-scanned, washed out | | Olive Films Blu-ray (2014) | 1080p, but old master | Zero extras | Flat audio, digital noise | | Kino/Arrow 2021 Blu-ray | 1080p (from 4K scan) | Over 3 hours of extras | Region locked (check your player) | This 1080p Blu-ray includes a comprehensive set of
: Colors are deeper and more vibrant, and black levels are significantly improved without being crushed. While the film retains its intentional softness, fine details in costumes and décor now stand out more clearly. Film Grain
that significantly improves upon previous home video transfers. This 1080p Blu-ray includes a comprehensive set of legacy and newly produced bonus materials that explore the film’s unique "flashed" visual style and its deconstruction of the hard-boiled detective genre. Special Features and Extras
The release combines newly produced content with archival materials from previous editions. Cinema Retro New to this Edition Audio Commentary