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We’ve got more new disc reviews for you today here at The Bits, and then I’m going to share my thoughts on Chrisopher Nolan’s The Odyssey!

But first, reviews. Today we have…

Tim’s look at Enrique López Eguiluz’s Frankenstein’s Bloody Terror (1968) on Blu-ray 3D from Kino Cult (with the help of the 3-D Film Archive), Lam Nai-Choi’s Men from the Gutter (1983) on Blu-ray from Vinegar Syndrome, and George Stevens, Jr.’s George Stevens: A Filmmaker’s Journey (1984) in 4K Ultra HD from the Warner Archive Collection.

Todd’s take on Howard Winters’ (aka Cecil Howard) Dead Boyz Can’t Fly (1992) on Blu-ray from Vinegar Syndrome, Stephen Fung’s Tai Chi Zero (2012) on Blu-ray from Imprint Films, and Tom Bema’s Colony Mutation (1995) on Blu-ray from Visual Vengeance.

Stephen’s thoughts on Otakar Vávra’s Krakatit (1948) on 4K Ultra HD from Deaf Crocodile and Paul Lynch’s Prom Night (1980) on 4K Ultra HD from Synapse Films.

Dennis’ look at Ronald Neame and Cliff Owen’s A Man Could Get Killed (1966) on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.

And Stuart’s take on Gerry and Silvia Anderson’s classic “Supermarionation” series Supercar: The Complete Series (1961-62) on Blu-ray from Imprint Television.

More reviews are forthcoming, so be sure to keep checking back!

Before we continue today… a quick update: Disney and Lucasfilm’s 4K Ultra HD of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) is now available for pre-order on Amazon here, here, and here (in various configurations and SKUs). Street date is 8/25. [Read on here...]

We’re kicking off the new week with a pair of new disc reviews here at The Bits...

It starts with my thoughts on Rian Johnson’s fantastic ‘Whodunnit?’ Knives Out, which streets on 4K Ultra HD tomorrow from Lionsgate. Not only is it a great film, it’s one of the best special editions for a new-release film I’ve seen since The Last Jedi, with a terrific feature-length documentary by our old friend Cliff Stephenson. Don’t even hesitate—just buy the disc right now here and you won’t regret it.

I’ve also reviewed Kino Lorber Studio Classics’ new Blu-ray edition of Guy Hamilton’s Force 10 from Navarone, the 1978 sequel to J Lee Thompson’s original The Guns of Navarone some 18 years in the making. The film stars Harrison Ford, Robert Shaw, and Carl Weathers. The disc streets on March 17th.

There’s not a lot in the way of release news today, but we’ve got a couple things to report... [Read on here...]