Bullets 'n' Babes

bradavon wrote:It says why in the notes. It does look stretched. It looks good quality though.

Ah, that note wasn't there when I posted it.

Being John Malkovich coming 15/05/12



DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION:

New high-definition digital restoration, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition
New selected-scene audio commentary featuring filmmaker Michel Gondry
New behind-the-scenes documentary by filmmaker Lance Bangs
Conversation between John Malkovich and humorist John Hodgman
Director Spike Jonze discusses Being John Malkovich via photos from its production
Two films within the film: 7½ Floor Orientation and “American Arts & Culture” Presents John Horatio Malkovich, “Dance of Despair and Disillusionment”
An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Puppeteering, a documentary by Bangs
Trailer and TV spots
PLUS: A booklet featuring a conversation between Jonze and pop-culture critic Perkus Tooth

I found BJM boring and pretentious.

You find everything pretentious .

I liked it but no way would I get a Criterion of it. I sold the DVD ages ago.

What's wrong with you people!

bradavon wrote:You find everything pretentious .

Only pretentious things.

i've seen this once and though hating pretentious shite found this quite clever.Have the uk BD and imagine i will watch it again and probably sell it on.

I think Charlie Kaufman is probably the most genius screenwriter around, don't see how it can be pretentious when it's genuinely brilliant.

Seriously what was pretentious about BJM?

The whole concept is treated pretentiously. It's a ridiculous idea that should have been played an all out farce, but instead we get this indie, hipster, aren't we so clever mind fuck that believes it's actually saying something. The characters are Kooky with a capital K (Cusack is a puppeteer FFS - NO ONE is a puppeteer!). I didn't care about the characters or buy into the absurd plot - which would be fine if the film were funny, but it isn't, at least not much. A portal into someone's head? Malkovich's head? Why? What's the point? Does eccentric equal interesting? I seem to be in the minority on this so I guess I just don't do quirkiness or whimsy. I don't rate Wes Anderson either and Mumblecore isn't my thing. I suppose that all ties together.

I thought it was a very good film - quirky and clever

You take everything so seriously. I bet the film-makers weren't taking as serious as you are. It's a Spike Jonze film btw.

bradavon wrote:It's a Spike Jonze film btw.

I know.

I'll say it another way, it's not a Wes Anderson film.

bradavon wrote:I'll say it another way, it's not a Wes Anderson film.

I still know!

This might be of interest to Criterion collectors from another forum

"hi guys

deep discounts deal of the deal is :

criterions (about to be released) last temptation of christ (on blu - region A locked though) $ 20

enter code NET5 for a further $ 5 off

postage is $ 5.98 to UK, so total cost inc postage is a pretty reasonable $ 21 (approx £ 14)"

the apathy here is astonishing...some fuck will moan soon they cannot get this for less than £20

saltysam wrote:the apathy here is astonishing...some fuck will moan soon they cannot get this for less than £20

lol... I bet Gas already has pre-ordered this...

Haha, nah not into Jesus

Thanks Salty. I'm happy with my Criterion DVD.

I'd pick up Traffic Criterion for that though.

14/08/12

Good movie. I'm happy with the DVD for that one.

The Game (25/09/12)

Me picking this one up

I recall the DVD having poor black levels so it'll be nice to see it properly.