Good Times Blu-ray - Sonny and Cher

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S E A R C H D V D B e a v e r

(aka "Sonny & Chér in Good Times" or "I Got You, Babe")

Directed by William Friedkin
USA 1967

In their one-and-only onscreen pairing, singing duo and television stars Sonny and Cher star in this happy, affectionate and lovably surreal film about - who else? - Sonny and Cher! An impressive feature directorial debut by legendary filmmaker William Friedkin (The Exorcist, The Boys in the Band, The French Connection), Good Times is good, great and downright groovy! Husband-and-wife singers Sonny and Cher couldn't be hotter - they even have an offer to star in a movie. Trouble is, Cher doesn't want to do it and the script stinks. Now Sonny has ten days to write a new script. He has great ideas - he could be a cowboy, the king of the jungle or a private eye. But he still has to convince his dynamite babe to sing the same tune!

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Pop singers Sonny and Cher are featured in this fluffy film that chronicles the popular duo's ideas for the film in which they are to make their cinematic debut. Much of the story centers around Sonny's movie fantasies as he tries to convince the studio head to use a more interesting script than the one he wants to present. Songs include: "I Got You Babe," "It's The Little Things," "Good Times," "Trust Me," "Don't Talk To Strangers," "I'm Gonna Love You" and "Just A Name."

Excerpt from B+N located HERE

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Theatrical Release: April 11th, 1967

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Review: Kino - Region 'A' - Blu-ray

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Distribution	Kino - Region 'A' - Blu-ray
Runtime	1:31:42.747
Video	1.78:1 1080P Single-layered Blu-ray Disc Size: 23,167,816,903 bytes Feature: 20,685,901,824 bytes Video Bitrate: 26.64 Mbps Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video
	NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes.
Bitrate Blu-ray:
Audio	DTS-HD Master Audio English 1557 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1557 kbps / 16-bit (DTS Core: 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 16-bit) Commentary: Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps
Subtitles	English, None
Features	Release Information: Studio: Kino 1.78:1 1080P Single-layered Blu-ray Disc Size: 23,167,816,903 bytes Feature: 20,685,901,824 bytes Video Bitrate: 26.64 Mbps Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video Edition Details: • Audio Commentary by Film Historian Lee Gambin • "Sonny and Cher Make a Movie" Interview with Director William Friedkin (18:43) • KLSC Trailers (Frankie & Johnny 02:53, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 02:56, Clambake 02:45, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum 02:23) Blu-ray Release Date: September 25th, 2018 Standard Blu-ray Case Chapters 8

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NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc.

Kino Lorber present Sonny & Cher in Good Times on Blu-ray. This disc comes from a brand new HD Master from a 4K scan of the original camera negative. The 1.78:1 HD 1080p image is housed on a single-layered Blu-ray with a supportive bitrate. This is a fine transfer, with the wild colors and styles of the late 60s in full view. Those colors look lifelike and not muted at all. The level of detail is impressive too, with a very fine grain giving the film a nice texture. There are occasional damage marks, though they are few and far between. Contrast levels are strong too, a fine 4k transfer that I'm sure director William Friedkin would approve of, wait, did I mention this film is directed by Friedkin?

The film is presented in its original mono and that track is faithfully represented here in a 2.0 channel 16-bit DTS-HD Master audio track. Although it is a shame that the film was not shot in Stereo, this track is most likely the best the film has sounded, outside of its original release. The music of Sonny and Cher sounds great here, even in mono. I love the version of "I Got You Babe" in this film. There are optional English subtitles on this Region 'A' Blu-ray from Kino Lorber.

Kino Lorber have 2 wonderful extras here, starting with yet another phenomenal audio commentary from Film Historian, Lee Gambin. Like all Gambin tracks, the fun facts come at an almost breakneck speed. A prime example is when early in the film, George Sanders appears on screen which prompts Gambin to mention Sanders' tragic suicide and the infamous note he left. Before I can hit pause to google this (it really is a fascinating brief suicide note) Gambin has already mentioned Sanders role in 1945's Hangover Square, a picture that inspired Stephen Sondheim to start composing and writing. I realize that I am only 8-minutes into Lee's track. Looking a little deeper I find some really despicable quotes and stories surrounding George Sanders and his misogyny, but I digress. Also included on this Blu-ray is the featurette "Sonny and Cher Make a Movie", which is an informative 19-minute interview with director, William Friedkin. There are also a handful of trailers included (Frankie & Johnny, Clambake, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum).

Kino Lorber have a real winner Blu-ray on their hands here. Whether or not you are a fan of Sonny & Cher it is hard to deny the appeal of this silly Monkeeseque romp. The 4k transfer is pretty wonderful and a commentary from Lee Gambin is always a good thing. Recommended to fans of the Monkees' "Head" and TV show.