Paramount
I have been saying for a long time that if I had my own network, I would play Mommie Dearest for 24 hours straight on Mother’s Day. Since I don’t, I can watch the 40th-anniversary edition of the movie that is being released on Blu-Ray for the first time on June 1st.
Newly restored from a 4K film transfer, MOMMIE DEAREST is presented in a limited-edition Blu-ray Disc™ with collectible packaging featuring a foldout image of the film’s theatrical poster and an interior spread with key movie moments. The Blu-ray includes a new Filmmaker Focus with biographer Justin Bozung on the film and its director Frank Perry, a new audio commentary with American drag queen Hedda Lettuce, access to a Digital copy of the film, as well as previously released bonus content. Special features are detailed below:
· Commentary by American drag queen Hedda Lettuce –NEW!
· Filmmaker Focus: Biographer Justin Bozung on director Frank Perry –NEW!
· Commentary by filmmaker John Waters
· The Revival of Joan
· Life with Joan
· Joan Lives On
· Photo Gallery
· Original Theatrical Trailer
This is a must-own for fans of the movie that made us all appreciate our moms a lot more. That and throw out all of their wire hangers. Seriously, I am not the only one who does that every time they watch the film. Damn you cleaners, what did I ever do to you?
UPDATE: On June 8th, in honor of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off turning 35, Paramount is releasing a limited edition Blu-ray Steelbook in honor of the milestone.
Wait, there is even more good news because they are also releasing Blu-ray Steelbooks for two of John Hughes’ other films on that day. They are Pretty in Pink and Some Kind of Wonderful.
