Quiet City / Dance Party USA

I really like the cover and the minimalistic touch of it.

Very well made low budget double feature. Good purchase!

I don’t normally go in for mumblecore but the mode, tone and meandering of Quiet City just hit for me.

The U. S. Blu-ray release of Quiet City and Dance Party, USA, directed by Aaron Katz, pairs two defining entries of the mumblecore scene in a single edition that reflects their stripped-down, intimate style. Both films are presented in 1080p, maintaining their natural, low-budget look, with clean stereo audio that fits their quiet, conversational tone. As a double feature, it showcases Katz’s early filmmaking approach—Quiet City capturing a fleeting connection between two strangers over the course of a day in Brooklyn, while Dance Party, USA leans into more uncomfortable territory, exploring guilt and emotional consequences in a coming-of-age story.

When it comes to extras, the release is relatively light but still offers meaningful content. It includes newer conversations with Katz and fellow filmmakers like David Lowery and Barry Jenkins, giving retrospective insight into the films and their place within indie cinema. There’s also a Q&A from a New York screening, trailers, and a booklet essay, but it doesn’t carry over all the bonus material from earlier DVD editions, such as multiple commentaries or more extensive featurettes. Because of this, the Blu-ray feels more selective and reflective rather than a fully loaded archival release.

A really entertaining double feature.