Palindromes (2005)
Comedy, Drama • 1h 40m
Director: Todd Solondz
Cast: Ellen Barkin, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Sharon Wilkins, Richard Masur, Emani Sledge, Jennifer Jason Leigh, John Gemberling, Debra Monk, Valerie Shusterov, Will Denton, Alexander Brickel, Shayna Levine, Hannah Freiman, Matthew Faber, Angela Pietropinto, Bill Buell, Rachel Corr, Andrea Demosthenes, Maggie Moore, Tyler Maynard, Richard Riehle
Best English-friendly & video release
Solid upgrade and the increase in resolution works well with the 16mm source in making it appear a bit more film-like than the Blu-ray, which is obviously very good as well
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About the film
Aviva is thirteen, awkward and sensitive. Her mother Joyce is warm and loving, as is her father, Steve, a regular guy who does have a fierce temper from time to time. The film revolves around her family, friends and neighbors.
Director: Todd Solondz
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1999 R1 Trimark DVD
Director: Steve De Jarnatt
2024 Kino Lorber Blu-ray
UK Transmission 4K Blu-ray in January 2027
Either the 2015 Kino Lorber Blu-ray or the Arrow Blu-ray
The 2024 Kino Lorber Blu-ray is botched.
Director: Ebrahim Golestan
Director: Ebrahim Golestan
Director: Ebrahim Golestan
More Comedy on Blu-ray
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
4K restoration from Original Camera Negative
Director: Jack Conway
4K restoration from safety preservation elements
4K restoration from safety preservation elements
Director: Jack Conway
4K restoration from safety preservation elements
Director: William Dieterle
4K restoration from Original Camera Negative
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