This special limited edition J-card MediaBook slipcase (designed by Luke Insect) is limited to 5,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Taking its name from the Lumière Brothers invention of the same name, Cinématographe is a new sub-label from Vinegar Syndrome that seeks to fill gaps in the canon of American cinema. Offering a mix of auteur driven studio films produced during the New Hollywood era of the late 1960s and 70s all the way through the indie boom of the 1980s and 90s, Cinématographe will explore the wide breadth of American moviemaking, spanning numerous genres and scales of production. Curated and produced by Vinegar Syndrome's Justin LaLiberty, each limited edition release will be housed in a specially designed, cloth-bound, media book with embossed foil titles and custom molded disc trays accompanied by a slipcase featuring newly commissioned art and an individually numbered J-card.
Rita la Punta (Marília Pêra, Central Station), a Brazilian single mother living in New York’s Alphabet City, resides with her drug-dealing son Thiago (Richard Ulacia) and his gang of teenage delinquents. In an attempt to control the drug trade below 14th Street, Rita goes against the leader of a rival neighborhood gang, Juan the Bullet (Angel David, The Crow), spurring a turf war. When Carol (Linda Kerridge, Fade to Black), a friend of a drug lord known as The German (Ulrich Berr, Beethoven’s Nephew), expresses an interest in Thiago, things become even more complicated.
Written and directed by NYC art scene, and exploitation cinema luminary Paul Morrissey, MIXED BLOOD is a characteristically grimy descent into urban malaise that is often punctuated by moments of gallows humor. Featuring an eclectic ensemble cast that includes the screen debut of John Leguizamo (Summer of Sam) and Warhol superstar Geraldine Smith (Flesh, Bad), MIXED BLOOD is an essential, but often overlooked, entry into the canon of independent films made on the streets of New York in the 1980s. Cinématographe is proud to present the world blu-ray and UHD debut of Paul Morrissey’s renegade crime comedy from a new 4K restoration of its original camera negative.
directed by: Paul Morrissey
starring: Marília Pêra, Richard Ulacia, Rodney Harvey, Linda Kerridge, Pelati Pons, Geraldine Smith, Angel David, Alvaro Rodriguez, John Leguizamo, Susan Blond
1984 / 98 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0
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Overall rating: 4.6503496 / 5 from 143 reviews.
Mixed Blood, a limited edition release from Cinematographe, is celebrated for its exceptional packaging, high-quality video, and engaging extras. Customers appreciate the fantastic look and feel of the product, along with the informative and entertaining additional content.
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"Touching, funny, and weird. LIke nothing else ever. Especially like the way the mentally deficient but handsome mother-gang leader's son always talks like he's yelling. Bizarro World version of Romeo and Juliet set in the Lower East Side's Alphabet City before yuppification was even imaginable."
"I'd only seen one Paul Morrissey film before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. It's interesting enough and I gather this is the best the film has ever looked, although I'm not sure it'll be to everybody's tastes (but what is?). I made the mistake of buying the big box again, but in this case I won't be keeping long-term anyway, so it isn't a problem. Definitely worth a watch though!"
"Another great release from cinematographe which shows off New York, mainly the alphabet district back in the early 80’s. It’s follows the lives of two rival drug dealing gangs which feels gritty and realistic and also quite funny. It has some great Brazilian music which plays out perfectly for the soundtrack. Its a great release that comes with interviews new audio commentary and some very nice packaging as always."
"For my full detailed review of Mixed Blood, see my entry on Letterboxd: @M4N14K I viewed this film on the Mixed Blood Cinematographé 4K Limited Edition physical media released through Vinegar Syndrome and it is the same great premium level of packaging and presentation that you’ve come to expect from the generic releases of this boutique label. No other brand beats Vinegar Syndrome at the cardboard game and this great slipcover is no exception to the consistently fantastic artwork and component quality this company produces."
"Good texture on the beautiful packaging. The photography is gorgeous. The transfer is spectacular in 4K. All great but the actual movie didn’t fully work for me as a crime comedy. Still worth a view for Morrissey fans."
"I don't know if this title every released as a DVD but I do remember its VHS in the mid 80s so seeing this was a pleasant surprise I love this partner labels packaging of their titles ! Fantastic ! Looks and sounds great ! Never expected to own such a superior upgrade of a title that seemed forgotten till now"
"Legendary underground director Paul Morrissey tackles NYC's street gang culture in typically irreverent style with Mixed Blood. Prima facie, it looks like a gritty study filmed in astonishingly rundown parts of Alphabet City, but you don't have to dig deep at all to see what Morrissey has up his sleeve, aiming to undercut the subject material by highlighting the absurdity of gang/familial loyalties and relentless tit-for-tat violence. There's obvious exaggeration, heightened melodrama, absurd situations and dialogue, and the acting. . . well, you'd have to see it to believe it. Whether you're on board with it or not is up to you, but if you embrace the film's insanity, I think you'll be entertained. Technical specs are exemplary as always, and there's some great extras, including an insightful interview with the casting director."
"Mixed Blood was directed by Paul Morrissey, who worked with Andy Warhol from 1965-1975. Billed as an action, comedy, drama film, the script may not be that great, but Morrissey does well directing here, nearly 2 decades into his career. Marilia Pera, who was in the superb Hector Babenco film, Pixote, stars as the head of a Brazilian gang who is going to war with a rival Latino gang. Richard Ulacia, who portrays Thiago, was a non-actor N. Y. C. delivery boy when he was discovered by Morrissey, and dealt with severe dyslexia. Due to this and his thick accent, his role was re-written to suit the character better. Rodney Harvey, who's short list of roles include a doomed role in My Own Private Idaho and the role of Sodapop Curtis in the t. v. series The Outsiders, and tragically passed away at the age of 30. Also, look out for John Leguizamo in his first film. Cinematographe wins again here. This film has never looked better. The picture and sound are excellent, and capture the sleazy grittiness of Alphabet City in the early 80's. There are a whole bunch of sweet extras, including interviews, for any and all who want to learn more about the production. The Slipcase and book are awesome, too, and look super nice on my shelf. Film 7/10 Release 9. 5/10"
"Paul Morrissey is pretty under-represented on physical media so I was happy to see this release and pick it up. Cinematographe is doing a great job of showcasing some of the best American films and directors. . . this one being no exception. Transfer looks great!"
"Authentic city cinema, especially that of the gritty 70s/80s, is my movie juice. Give me urban decay and memorable characters. Mixed Blood delivers, and then some. Fantastic release."
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