10 Awesome Movies That STILL Aren't On Blu-Ray
How much longer do we have to wait?!
When the DVD format made its presence felt on the home video industry in 1997, it quickly made the good old VHS seem obsolete. Taking over as the primary format for all home video releases, it was much better quality than its predecessor.
That being said, as the times changed, the demand for high definition releases increased - and that was something that the standard 480p quality of DVDs just couldn't dream of matching. This inevitably led to the introduction of Blu-Rays in 2006 - a new format that allowed audiences to view their favourite films in the stunning quality they were always meant to be viewed in.
Blu-Rays haven't quite dominated the home video landscape in the same fashion as DVDs, hindered on one end by how expensive they are (especially when compared to their DVD counterparts) and on the other by the rise of HD digital and streaming services. That, however, doesn't change the fact that they are still considered an absolute must for die-hard film fans.
With that being said, there are still a ton of fan-favourite films that have yet to make their way onto a Blu-Ray disc which is, quite frankly, nothing short of unbelievable.
10. Going My Way
1944's Going My Way centred on a charismatic young priest who showed up at St. Dominic's Church and attempted to change the status quo with his modern ways. This, of course, created tension with the older Father Fitzgibbon - whose initial refusal to adapt ended up setting the stage for one of the most heartwarming tales to ever grace the big screen.
A treasured relic from Hollywood's golden era, the film left behind quite the legacy. The role of Father O'Malley is widely regarded as a career-best performance for Bing Crosby, and it even earned him an Academy Award. Speaking of which, the film went on to win a further six, including Best Picture.
It's clear that it was a significant piece of filmmaking - so much so that in 2004, it was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry -, so, why hasn't it hit the Blu-Ray shelves yet?
An old classic like this would undoubtedly benefit from a complete remaster as it would likely remove the faded look associated with films of this era, sharpening the picture quality and brightening everything in sight to ultimately make for a much clearer viewing experience.
They sure don't make 'em like this anymore so, at the very least, this classic deserves to be welcomed into the modern era with a high-def update. Thankfully, it looks like it's finally going to happen later this year in honour of its 75th anniversary.