STACK #239 September 2024

HIGHLIGHTS 4K UHD

Words Amy Flower

DISCS OF THE MONTH

THE DRIVER Walter Hill’s thrill packed crime action battle of wits between Ryan O’Neal’s elusive getaway driver and Bruce Dern’s tenacious detective has been fully restored in native 4K and given the Dolby Vision (and HDR10) treatment. Audio, meanwhile, comes to

ORCA: THE KILLER WHALE Screen legends

TAXI DRIVER You talkin’ to me? Sorry, we’re distracted by this brilliant new native 4K transfer of Taxi Driver ! Martin Scorsese’s classic loner drama, starring Robert De Niro in one of his most iconic roles, hits 4K Ultra HD with both Dolby Vision and HDR10

Richard Harris and Charlotte Rampling star in this cult classic from director Michael Anderson, that hit in 1977 in the wake of Jaws mania. It starts with a shark hunt but ends up a whole lot bigger after Harris’ Captain Nolan

enhancement, and with a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack. This two-disc, limited edition steelbook also delivers bonus features aplenty, including three audio commentaries, storyboards, a 71-minute making of, and numerous featurettes. Out September 4

us via Linear PCM 2.0. Extras included on the 4K disc include two informative interviews with Hill – one on filmmaking generally, the other specifically on The Driver – an alternative opening, trailers, and more. Out September 4

inadvertently slays a pregnant killer whale, and its mate seeks revenge. The StudioCanal restoration team have gone back to the source to bring us a newly remastered, native 4K transfer, with Dolby Vision and HDR10, and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono sound. Out September 25

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