Picasso Trigger is presented in a full frame transfer. I was quite taken by the transfer here, as the image looks excellent and puts all previous editions to shame. The print used shows some minor flaws, but it cleaner than any prior home video version, with minimal debris and grain evident, very impressive work. The colors look lush and vibrant, with no signs of errors and flesh tones are natural as well. I saw no reason for concern with contrast either, as black levels are sharp and on the mark, no problems in the least there. I figured the image would be better than before, but I am very pleased with the result here, as Picasso Trigger has never looked better.

Hard Ticket to Hawaii is presented in a full frame transfer. After seeing Picasso Trigger, I had hoped for the same kind of results and thankfully, this movie also looks terrific. The print looks clean and shows no real wear signs, which was a pleasant surprise, to be sure. No issues in terms of colors either, as the tropical hues look beautiful and bold here, while flesh tones are natural and that's crucial in this movie. The contrast is smooth and never wavers, so detail is well defined and black levels are dead on. I never expected this movie to look so sharp and clean, so I think fans will be nothing less than thrilled with this presentation.

...having been made with a light touch and a ear for broad humor and has an easy,
graceful style heightened by Howard Wexler's beautifully modulated black-and-white cinematography...
Kevin Thomas, "Leather Jacket Love Story, " LA Times, 5/22/98

...thanks for sending me your reel, you do good work...
Director Jonathan Demme

Howard Wexler's fine camera work picks up on the many aspects of the author and his life, with colors subtly used to catch moods and actions...
Variety, review of Mark Twain, Beneath The Laughter

...I thought of you and Chris and how you would set up a scene...and it reminded me of Lee Marvin talking to Josh Logan. Nice memories.
Dick Reyes, actor

...high quality production and contains inventive camera work...
Roanoke Times, review of Picasso Trigger

...your openness and support, to say nothing of your incredible
cinematography, created an atmosphere of security for me which
enabled us to make a great film...
Stuart Sheslow, producer/director

...your cinematography is very consistent, making my job very easy...
Anthony Dicovitsky, CFI colorist

...Wexler's technical expertise and artistic talent are the spine of our productions. I hold his contribution to our films in the highest regard...
Producer Arlene Sidaris, Malibu Bay Films

.....Howard's work was outstanding in every respect...
Producer Arnold Orgolini

...Howard Wexler's lighting and color and overall cinematography are genuinely impressive...
Producer Thomas L. Wilhite, Hyperion Entertainment

...Howard makes the best use of time of any DP I know...
Gary Lowe, Producer

...what a pleasure it is to work with you on a shoot. You keep doing the impossible and seem to enjoy doing it...
Larry Yust, Director

...it was wonderful working with you...thank you for caring so much about the PSA's, for shooting such
fabulous material and for making it fun!
Roberta Goldberg, Producer/Director, ABC

...a sweet, sexy little movie...very genuine...the black and white cinematography is quite an accomplishment, as is the amount of coverage DeCoteau has gotten on his budget...
Gregg Kiday, Entertainment Weekly

...your work is very consistent...
Fred Silverman, Producer

...An excellent portrayal of a shrink and his wife's affair...
funny, poignant, and decent directing...

IMDB user comments for
Loving Lulu (1993) anonymous
(Howard Wexler, Director)
27 December 1998
Summary: nice little comedy

Silversea was very happy with the video we shot and put together. They thought it was great, perfect, exactly what they wanted and more. Thanks again.  Producer/Director A. Minasian 3/07

Hey Howard..
Just a quick note of thanks on the Ridley Scott shoot..
The network suits loved the look...and my cut..Talk to you soon..
Glenn  04/07

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