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- 4K UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range
- Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm interpositive
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Booklet (18 pages) includes an essay by Brian Brems.
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Commentary feature film critic Walter Chaw.
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"Battle in the Bayou" (17:26, HD) is a video conference discussion of "Southern Comfort" with director Walter Hill. The interviewee details his boyhood love of moviegoing, motivating him to join the film industry. And early work is detailed, including "Hard Times," which served as inspiration of "Southern Comfort," spending years developing the script. Admitting the writing intended to serve as a metaphor for the Vietnam War, Hill and his crew worked to match such footage, and he also celebrates technical achievements from beloved collaborators. Talk of the "Southern Comfort" ending is shared, and Hill recalls his feelings about the picture's disastrous marketing and release.
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"Behind Enemy Lines" (26:02, HD) is a dual interview with editors Freeman Davies and Lisa Zeno Churgin. Davies began his career thanks to his father, who worked at MGM, offering his son an opportunity to join the film business. He worked his way up in the industry, proving his capabilities, eventually recruited for "Southern Comfort." Churgin secured an apprenticeship to join the world of editing, eventually connected to Davies as he began work for director Walter Hill. The interviewees share memories of the shoot, finding the cast dealing with the bitter cold while the editors enjoyed the warmth of a hotel room, piecing the feature together. Technical challenges are identified, and an appreciation for Hill's professionalism is supplied, making a relatively simple movie with specific creative needs. Churgin and Davies also offer their thoughts on film vs. digital filmmaking.
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"Soldiers, Not Mailmen" (17:17, HD) is an interview with costumer Dan Moore, who initially connected with director Walter Hill on "The Long Riders," following the helmer to "Southern Comfort." Dealing with tough shooting conditions, Moore recalls the "challenge" of making the picture, enjoying the "band of brothers" atmosphere of the shoot. The origin of the military uniforms is recalled, with authenticity important to Moore, researching what he needed for the endeavor. With only one outfit for each actor, daily pressure to keep things warm and dry was present during the shoot. Memories of Hill are shared, identifying his collaborative nature.
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"Into the Unknown" (15:00, HD) is a discussion of Walter Hill and "Southern Comfort" with film historian Wayne Byrne.
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Making Of (27:12, HD) is a look at the creation of "Southern Comfort," featuring interviews with director Walter Hill (appearing via video conference), producer David Giler (appearing via video conference), and actors Keith Carradine, Powers Boothe, Peter Coyote, and Lewis Smith. Topics include the influence of the Vietnam War on the material, characterization, the potency of violence (Coyote openly objects to Hill's stylized take on brutality), Hill's storytelling interests and obsessions, the punishing shooting locations, and the trouble that comes when working with dogs.
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Image Gallery (5:46) collects film stills, publicity shots, BTS snaps, and poster art.
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Theatrical Trailer (2:09, SD)
- Reversible sleeve artwork
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