: A crime critic’s rumination on the evolution of the hard-boiled genre.
Renowned film historian and critic Tim Lucas provides an exclusive, highly informative commentary track. Lucas meticulously charts the production history, analyzes John Williams’ unique, morphing musical score, and contextualizes the film's controversial, provocative ending. He also provides insightful comparisons highlighting where Leigh Brackett’s screenplay departs from Raymond Chandler’s original 1953 novel. The Long Goodbye (Special Edition) (Blu-ray) - Kino Lorber
A fascinating look at the film’s visual style. Cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond discusses the technical challenges of the shoot, including his signature use of zoom lenses and pre-flashing the film stock to achieve the desaturated, hazy look that defines the movie. 4. "David Thompson on Robert Altman" the long goodbye 1973 extras 1080p bluray 2021
This edition is currently available at retailers like Kino Lorber and Amazon . The Long Goodbye (Special Edition) (Blu-ray) - Kino Lorber
: A deep-dive into the history of noir and pulp fiction, discussing why Elliott Gould’s Marlowe may be closer to the literary source than previous portrayals. : A crime critic’s rumination on the evolution
: The transfer preserves a consistent, filmic grain structure that resolves naturally, avoiding the "scrubbed" look of heavy digital noise reduction. Audio Performance : The disc features a 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio mono track
Robert Altman’s 1973 film The Long Goodbye stands as a landmark achievement in American cinema, offering a radical deconstruction of the hardboiled detective genre. Decades after its polarizing theatrical debut, the film has achieved undisputed cult status. For cinephiles and physical media collectors, the definitive way to experience this sun-drenched, cynical masterpiece is through high-definition physical releases. For cinephiles and physical media collectors
The 2021 Blu-ray extras succeed in painting a complete picture of a film that was initially critically divisive but is now revered as a classic.
| 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) |