I'm pretty sure the only reason he left off Bubba Hotep and Natural Born Killers is because he couldn't bare to have them too far away from his player to be able to shoot the video.
Can't say I watched as many 4Ks that were actually released in 2023 last year, but some stand outs to me (sort in order starting with my most favorite) would be City of the Living Dead from Cauldron, To Live and Die in L.A. from Kino Lorber, Invaders From Mars from Ignite, (after viewing the feature on the restoration process and looking up more about the state of the film's elements, this becomes even more impressive), I Still Know What You Did Last Summer from Sony, and I have a soft spot for this sequel, and Acción Mutante from Severin. I have had the From Beyond 4K for months but have yet to watch it, your review bumps it up in my watchlist now!
Great List! “65,” would have made my top ten of the year for sure, great sci-fi, great picture and sound. “Dragon Slayer” was Epic! Vinegar Syndrome really delivered on “Showgirls”…love that disc set. Looks great displayed next to the “Roadhouse” Release! It’s funny you ranked “Barbarella” so high as I literally just picked that one up on a heavy discount from Amazon today for $29.99. Your review of that title really sold me as I’ve always had a soft spot for that film. What a great collectable. Thanks for another great video, and everything you put into your channel, much appreciated. Cheers!
I was hoping Barbarella would make your list - damn it surprised me. Fun film and so beautiful set wise with those colors. 65 gets hate undeserved. I don’t think many people realize what the film was trying to convey about earth history. Great list as usual my man. Looking forward to what 2024 brings us in 4k.
Cemetery Man 4K was #1 for me. After years of mediocre DVD and Blu-ray releases, it finally got a definitive release from Severin. It is a bit pricey, but in addition to an excellent 4K transfer of the film, you get some great extras, the soundtrack on CD, and a pretty nice book.
Hi there Thank you for this great update, it’s great to see your personal top 15 4K movies. I do have a Blu-ray steel book collection also some 4K films. My personal favourite film to date has to be the Swedish movie from 2008 . ( LET THE RIGHT ONE IN ). I would love to see that in 4K. I do own a few steel book Blu-ray numbered versions of this film and would like to see it in 4k at some point. I have heard of the warriors but maybe only seen it once as it’s quite an old film. Nevertheless I will have to check it out on its new format. It reminds me of the film (THE WANDERERS) I bet that would look great in 4K also. That is another one of my most favourite films, even if it is pretty old now.
Ken,this was great! When you said you were doing 15, FIFTEEN! I couldn't believe it. You're a rule breaker, that's whyyou're one of the best. I don't get the hate for 65, I liked it, it was a fine picture. I really enjoy how much love you gave to Thelma and Louise. That's probably one of my favorites as well. Watching the 4k, I really felt like it was seeing it again for the first time. I've seen the movie a lot too as a kid. I wasn't sure if I was gonna cry at the end like I used to as a kid, but I sure did. I was a little upset with the scream factory releases this year. Mostly because I bought things like Silver Bullet and Night of the Comet on Blu ray the previous year, so when I saw the 4k releases my Juices were LEss than Flowing. I still probably going to get both. Night of the Comet is one of my favorites so I have to own the 4k. The first half used to scare me so much as a kid. Silver Bullet I'm gonna have to cop too because it's just one of the best werewolf movies. Good list! I may have to check out Barbarella. I've never seen it, but you've given it such high praise.
Picking the best is hard to do with 4K. I haven't done my list yet since I am still going through my 2023 additions. In total, I only got 57 tiles released last year. So I missed out on a lot of big releases that others have gotten. I agree about leaning towards restorations. But at the same time we can't deny how good some new movies can look and need to be recommended to show off a home theater system.
I'm honestly surprised Titanic didn't make this list. The 4k was absolutely stunning and the best that movie has ever looked and it's had A LOT of releases. I dunno, in my honest opinion maybe Titanic should have been where Dragonslayer was. It's not new either, being over 25 years old already
I don’t envy you at all Ken, in 2023 as far as 4K releases I purchased over 200 titles and bout 80% was boutique releases, but I agree with the majority of the titles you mentioned. 2023 was a strong year for 4K releases. Let’s see what 2024 brings us!
No love for Bubba Ho…. Oh wait I can’t justify that piece of garbage either. I sold that off day 2. I want Showgirls so bad. I went to order the Hardbox and it Sold out on me. I do plan on getting the standard version because I remember that amazing pool scene all to well 😂
Pretty good list. I agree with a lot of them. My 10 best of the year: 10. Mallrats 9. The Wicker Man 8. The Warriors 7. JFK 6. Cinderella/Snow White (Disney finally does right by their classics) 5. Thelma & Louise 4. Videodrome 3. Oppenheimer 2. The Nightmare Before Christmas 1. Barbarella
Great list! I want to check more of these out now. I put SF's My Bloody Valentine 4K in my Top 10 maybe 5 - they matched the reinstated gore scenes so well.
Just wanted to correct you that Oppenheimer does indeed feature HDR. It is spectacular in HDR. Nolan doesn’t like immersive audio (like atmos), but he’s got no beef with HDR 😂
It does have HDR, but the HDR version is just the SDR version with a brightness increase, so it’s still clear that Nolan doesn’t like HDR. At least, not anymore. His earliest 4Ks certainly took full advantage of HDR, unlike now.
Ken, the timing of this video couldn't be any better, I just ordered The Warriors on 4K and Barbarella on 4k on Tuesday because of the Arrow Sale that Barns and Noble are doing, I paid $30 for each box set, Barbarella will be delivered on Friday the 12th and my Warriors set comes in on Monday the 15th, and I am looking forward to watching both of them. Actually The Warriors is a blind buy, I have never seen that film, but I am looking forward to seeing it, Barbarella I have seen a couple of times over the years, but thanks for your top 15, I really appreciate all your time and effort you put into these videos. I will say that City of the Living Dead by Cauldron was one of my favorite releases of 2023, that transfer looked so good..
My Top Ten: 1. Ronin 2. JW4 3. Wanted 4. Oppenheimer 5. Dawn of the Dead 6. Point Break 7. JFK/NBK 8. Young Guns 9. Vanilla Sky 10. Sleepy Hollow/Pumpkinhead
I still can't believe you haven't upgrade to a surround system. With all the money you spend on movies, you NEED a system to get the most out of the movies. I will admit I am not up-to-date with an Atmos system. I am still using a 5.0 system...yes, 5.0...NOT 5.1. I do not have subs. But my Klipsch speakers put out enough bass that subs are not needed. Movies like U-571 will never have the same impact on a soundbar as they would on a full-blown surround system.
The Lighthouse must be beautiful in 4k. But I own the already very good blu ray and I have to save money. I want to be a millionaire just to buy all the blu rays I want to. 😂 12 Angry Men is a very dialog driven film, I think the Criterion edition is just fine.
@bened22 I love the restored classics too and appreciate them more but the home theater experience cannot be denied for releases like prey, avatar wow, or John wick 4. Barbie n oppenheimer could have been replaced for one of those. Still think it follows and Thelma and Louise were better for me than Prey. I haven't seen face off or Warriors new prints yet but I bet they are up there for me.
@midlevelmedia You have too many movies Ken! Kidding! Yeah the movie itself is maybe 7/10 which is amazing compared to most of the garbage that comes out today. Disc is demo worthy though. Time to get that atmos setup...
Bubba Hotep must have just barely missed making the list.
Ha ha ha...
😂
I'm pretty sure the only reason he left off Bubba Hotep and Natural Born Killers is because he couldn't bare to have them too far away from his player to be able to shoot the video.
I was ridiculously excited when I heard "Night of the Comet" would be available, anticipating how the HDR would look. It didn't disappoint.
No it did not.
arrow video had a great year they were my top boutique label great realeases all year long hopefully 2024 will be just as good they
Agreed!
I'm surprised Creepshow didn't make the list!
Me too. It was great, but honestly not a huge upgrade over an already great bluray.
The Fugitive that was scanned in 8k is not in your list?? Maybe you forgot. Good list though.
Didn't forget. It looked great, just didn't make the cut.
Can't say I watched as many 4Ks that were actually released in 2023 last year, but some stand outs to me (sort in order starting with my most favorite) would be City of the Living Dead from Cauldron, To Live and Die in L.A. from Kino Lorber, Invaders From Mars from Ignite, (after viewing the feature on the restoration process and looking up more about the state of the film's elements, this becomes even more impressive), I Still Know What You Did Last Summer from Sony, and I have a soft spot for this sequel, and Acción Mutante from Severin. I have had the From Beyond 4K for months but have yet to watch it, your review bumps it up in my watchlist now!
Both Titanic and John Wick were literally perfect 4ks that should have also been on this list too.
I tried to get to John Wick before the list, but didn't make it.
Great List! “65,” would have made my top ten of the year for sure, great sci-fi, great picture and sound. “Dragon Slayer” was Epic! Vinegar Syndrome really delivered on “Showgirls”…love that disc set. Looks great displayed next to the “Roadhouse” Release! It’s funny you ranked “Barbarella” so high as I literally just picked that one up on a heavy discount from Amazon today for $29.99. Your review of that title really sold me as I’ve always had a soft spot for that film. What a great collectable. Thanks for another great video, and everything you put into your channel, much appreciated. Cheers!
You won't be disappointed in Barbarella.
I was hoping Barbarella would make your list - damn it surprised me. Fun film and so beautiful set wise with those colors. 65 gets hate undeserved. I don’t think many people realize what the film was trying to convey about earth history. Great list as usual my man. Looking forward to what 2024 brings us in 4k.
It was an insane transfer to me.
Loved your list Ken, unlike others ive seen from perhaps more technically profficient youtubers
Cemetery Man 4K was #1 for me. After years of mediocre DVD and Blu-ray releases, it finally got a definitive release from Severin. It is a bit pricey, but in addition to an excellent 4K transfer of the film, you get some great extras, the soundtrack on CD, and a pretty nice book.
I still need to watch Cemetery.
Hi there
Thank you for this great update, it’s great to see your personal top 15 4K movies.
I do have a Blu-ray steel book collection also some 4K films.
My personal favourite film to date has to be the Swedish movie from 2008 . ( LET THE RIGHT ONE IN ).
I would love to see that in 4K.
I do own a few steel book Blu-ray numbered versions of this film and would like to see it in 4k at some point.
I have heard of the warriors but maybe only seen it once as it’s quite an old film.
Nevertheless I will have to check it out on its new format.
It reminds me of the film (THE WANDERERS)
I bet that would look great in 4K also.
That is another one of my most favourite films, even if it is pretty old now.
Avatar way of water was and is my favorite 4k release...its absolutely stunning in every way..yes I know its new but its unbelievable
Yeah it's stunning. The newer Dolby Vision version is even better.
Rio Bravo was a wow release for me. But you didn’t fancy the Fugitive?
Fugitive looked great, but didn't stand out as high as others on this list for me.
Ken,this was great! When you said you were doing 15, FIFTEEN! I couldn't believe it. You're a rule breaker, that's whyyou're one of the best. I don't get the hate for 65, I liked it, it was a fine picture. I really enjoy how much love you gave to Thelma and Louise. That's probably one of my favorites as well. Watching the 4k, I really felt like it was seeing it again for the first time. I've seen the movie a lot too as a kid. I wasn't sure if I was gonna cry at the end like I used to as a kid, but I sure did. I was a little upset with the scream factory releases this year. Mostly because I bought things like Silver Bullet and Night of the Comet on Blu ray the previous year, so when I saw the 4k releases my Juices were LEss than Flowing. I still probably going to get both. Night of the Comet is one of my favorites so I have to own the 4k. The first half used to scare me so much as a kid. Silver Bullet I'm gonna have to cop too because it's just one of the best werewolf movies. Good list! I may have to check out Barbarella. I've never seen it, but you've given it such high praise.
Thanks for watching Dan!
@@midlevelmedia I enjoy your videos. You seem like a genuine dude. I also laugh anytime I tell you what gets my juices flowing.
12 Angry Men was my favourite first time watch of 2023, an astonishing and even scary film.
Great movie!
I am curious as to what your sound bar brand model, and set up is if you could link it that would be fantastic. Thank you for the videos.
Ken all about that Showgirls!😅
Random two of the best 4k transfers I have ever seen all time - back to the future, sense and sensibility
Picking the best is hard to do with 4K. I haven't done my list yet since I am still going through my 2023 additions. In total, I only got 57 tiles released last year. So I missed out on a lot of big releases that others have gotten. I agree about leaning towards restorations. But at the same time we can't deny how good some new movies can look and need to be recommended to show off a home theater system.
Just watched 65 today. I really enjoyed it!
I was watching the segment on Night of the Comet and literally paused the video to watch my 4K of said movie. It truly was incredible!
Hell yeah! It looked so great!
I'm honestly surprised Titanic didn't make this list. The 4k was absolutely stunning and the best that movie has ever looked and it's had A LOT of releases. I dunno, in my honest opinion maybe Titanic should have been where Dragonslayer was. It's not new either, being over 25 years old already
Daytime scenes on Titanic were a bit too bright for me.
Looked great, but so did all of my top 15.
I don’t envy you at all Ken, in 2023 as far as 4K releases I purchased over 200 titles and bout 80% was boutique releases, but I agree with the majority of the titles you mentioned. 2023 was a strong year for 4K releases. Let’s see what 2024 brings us!
It was a great year!
@@midlevelmedia you win alone just by putting Showgirls, I like to think of it as the worst best film ever!
I love Dawn of the dead remake Ken good choice
Anyone who mentions barbie with the masterpiece Oppenheiner gets a straight up dislike and a closure of the video.
Ok
No love for Bubba Ho…. Oh wait I can’t justify that piece of garbage either. I sold that off day 2. I want Showgirls so bad. I went to order the Hardbox and it Sold out on me. I do plan on getting the standard version because I remember that amazing pool scene all to well 😂
Pretty good list. I agree with a lot of them. My 10 best of the year:
10. Mallrats
9. The Wicker Man
8. The Warriors
7. JFK
6. Cinderella/Snow White (Disney finally does right by their classics)
5. Thelma & Louise
4. Videodrome
3. Oppenheimer
2. The Nightmare Before Christmas
1. Barbarella
No titanic, no fugitive?
Nope.
Great list! I want to check more of these out now. I put SF's My Bloody Valentine 4K in my Top 10 maybe 5 - they matched the reinstated gore scenes so well.
Just wanted to correct you that Oppenheimer does indeed feature HDR. It is spectacular in HDR. Nolan doesn’t like immersive audio (like atmos), but he’s got no beef with HDR 😂
Think I meant Dolby Vision. Sorry bout that.
@@midlevelmedia no you didn't because you said Dolby Vision 😂
@@halcyondaystunes Ohhh well. Too much energy I guess? Next time I'll take a muscle relaxer.
It does have HDR, but the HDR version is just the SDR version with a brightness increase, so it’s still clear that Nolan doesn’t like HDR. At least, not anymore. His earliest 4Ks certainly took full advantage of HDR, unlike now.
Your videos cost me so much money. Great list.
Lol, felt this
Sorry about that. Lol
Ken, the timing of this video couldn't be any better, I just ordered The Warriors on 4K and Barbarella on 4k on Tuesday because of the Arrow Sale that Barns and Noble are doing, I paid $30 for each box set, Barbarella will be delivered on Friday the 12th and my Warriors set comes in on Monday the 15th, and I am looking forward to watching both of them. Actually The Warriors is a blind buy, I have never seen that film, but I am looking forward to seeing it, Barbarella I have seen a couple of times over the years, but thanks for your top 15, I really appreciate all your time and effort you put into these videos. I will say that City of the Living Dead by Cauldron was one of my favorite releases of 2023, that transfer looked so good..
City of the Living Dead was fantastic as well!
We need Kenny's top 10 Katt Williams movies on DVD...
Winners don't let losers rewrite history.
I see they have the original Point Break on 4K. I was curious as to how it looks? Did they scrub away all the detail and how was the spund?
Point Break looked great in 4K much better than the previous versions!
Looks good. Not a Best of the year though.
I had The Warriors as my #1 too
Fantastic release!
Indeed! 👍🏻👍🏻
Titanic was one of the best for me, just edging out Oppenheimer for clarity (which does have HDR btw).
Titanic, The Others, Prey and Ringu are all in my top 10
My Top Ten:
1. Ronin
2. JW4
3. Wanted
4. Oppenheimer
5. Dawn of the Dead
6. Point Break
7. JFK/NBK
8. Young Guns
9. Vanilla Sky
10. Sleepy Hollow/Pumpkinhead
Great list! I still have to check out Ronin!
Ken.....................Triangle of Sadness?
Didn't watch it yet.
it's just the right amount of dark humor with a nice sprinkling of weird I think you would enjoy.@@midlevelmedia
No titanic or the fugitive?
Great releases, but didn't make the cut.
Silver Bullet looks significantly better than The Burning and Night of the Comet lol.
All pretty equal to be honest, but Burning and NOTC are more interesting visually.
I still can't believe you haven't upgrade to a surround system. With all the money you spend on movies, you NEED a system to get the most out of the movies. I will admit I am not up-to-date with an Atmos system. I am still using a 5.0 system...yes, 5.0...NOT 5.1. I do not have subs. But my Klipsch speakers put out enough bass that subs are not needed. Movies like U-571 will never have the same impact on a soundbar as they would on a full-blown surround system.
No Prey UhD 4k… wow.
Didn't watch it yet.
Tough to beat Oppenheimer, great 4K and movie! People are paying up to $180 for the steelbook. Anyone know why?
Went out of stock fast.
The Lighthouse must be beautiful in 4k. But I own the already very good blu ray and I have to save money. I want to be a millionaire just to buy all the blu rays I want to. 😂 12 Angry Men is a very dialog driven film, I think the Criterion edition is just fine.
Lighthouse is great!
I feel the same way about Titanic. I already got a very good Blu-ray with excellent transfer of the movie.
Hope Prey is on there in the sense that the streaming to physical dream is not dead
There are too many great classics on 4K for a mediocre looking contemporary film like Prey to make this list.
@bened22 I love the restored classics too and appreciate them more but the home theater experience cannot be denied for releases like prey, avatar wow, or John wick 4. Barbie n oppenheimer could have been replaced for one of those. Still think it follows and Thelma and Louise were better for me than Prey. I haven't seen face off or Warriors new prints yet but I bet they are up there for me.
Honestly haven't watched my Prey 4K. I supported it, but it was a mediocre movie at best.
@midlevelmedia You have too many movies Ken! Kidding! Yeah the movie itself is maybe 7/10 which is amazing compared to most of the garbage that comes out today. Disc is demo worthy though. Time to get that atmos setup...
Titanic is the best 4K of last year, hands down.
Looked great!
No Titanic??
Nope
Interesting chart. Kinda baffled Witness is not there, I have it looks fantastic, Face /Off? How about you do a Blu-ray one as well?
Witness I almost squeezed in. It was one of my final 25 that I cut.
Your top 15 had 16 movies.
Yes it did.
But that's cheating.@@midlevelmedia
What are you talking about? Nolan doesn't like HDR? Oppenheimer is HDR and so are his other movies. You need to stop rambling
I guess in my relentless rambles I said HDR, when I meant Dolby Vision. Apologies.