Dear Fox Video,
Screw you. You should have stuck to your guns and released only the “Marge Head” packaging for the release of the Complete Seventh Season of “The Simpsons” instead of offering it and an alternative “standard box.” By offering a standard box, you have ensured the death (at least in terms of sales) of the head boxes as the most major retailers in middle America are gonna readily stock the “Standard” and not the “Head.” I will give you points though for finally starting to design really nice and creative booklets to go with the new seasons.
Author: Chas.
Weekend Movie Report
Yup. That’s my sad life … movies, movies, movies.
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005)
Pretty good adventure story even with its Christian overtones. The main reason to see this film is for Tilda Swinton as the baddie. Golly, she was so much fun to watch. I also found it interesting that the characters of the two sisters were not updated to be a little more “active” in the story ’cause they really have nothing to do at all.
“Syriana” (2005)
“Syriana” is now in my top five of movies for the year. Complex story about politics and oil in the Middle East which features some damn fine acting from all the folks involved … especially George Clooney (don’t laugh, ’cause he’s really good in this), Matt Damon (ditto) and Jeffrey Wright. Go. See. Now!
“Les Diabolique” (1955)
Great French thriller that inspired the crappy remake that Sharon Stone did in the early 90’s. I liked this movie but the Criterion dvd which I watched had subtitles that flew by really quickly so it was a little difficult to keep up with the dialoge. Yes. I’m a slow reader.
“Profondo Rosso” (Deep Red) (1975)
Now my second favorite Argento film (falling in place after “Tenebre”). It’s typical Argento in the fact that a man witnesses a murder and trys to figure out who the killer is. “Deep Red” has some really great horror movie moments (and some damn messy deaths) and only suffers from slow-ish pacing in certain spots.
Not Opening This Weekend
I must say that I am very disappointed that we here in the wilds of America are not getting a chance to see “Brokeback Mountain” just yet … especially since all the promo materials say “In Theaters December 9” not “In Select Cities December 9.” But, what can ya do?
It will interesting to see just what kind of buzz is generated by the movie in mainstream American. ‘Cause we already know that the religious nuts are gonna hate it.
Theater Update
Not much to report on that front. Steve just informed me that “Servicemaster has been here for two days working to dry things out and the insurance adjuster comes this afternoon.” I’ll keep y’all posted.
[P.S. Welcome to the site, Paula and Carol!]
I’m There Right Now …
For lack of anything more exciting (well, I think this is exciting), I took some pictures last night of the new MK2 Limited Edition of David Lynch’s “Lost Highway.” The set is a holgram box housing the 2-disc edition of the movie and a 78 page book with essays about the film. As for the hologram cover, the photos switch from Alice Wakefield & Pete Dayton to Renee Madison to the Mystery Man with Fred Madison remaining the constant in the center. Super sweet! Clickity-clickity to see some more pictures of the set. Continue reading “I’m There Right Now …”
Dick Laurant is Dead.
My copy of the MK2 release of Lynch’s most excellent “Lost Highway” arrived yesterday. It has some of the coolest packaging I have ever seen … so expect some photos later today or first thing tomorrow (maybe even a video of the super neat hologram cover). The 78-page booklet that’s included looks like it’s packed with cool essays and such about the movie. Too bad I don’t read French. [Insert frowny face emoticon here.]
Flood Waters
Ruptured pipes make for flooded buildings and that is what happened yesterday afternoon at the theater I do stuff at. The pipe in question burst somewhere above the concession area which led to the destruction of the box office/concession area and total flooding of the lobby, auditorium, orchestra pit, prop room and sub-basement. A group of us went in around 5:00 to save as much stuff as we could. Clickity-clickity for some more photos that I took this morning … Continue reading “Flood Waters”
And Now …
When you’re bummed out you gotta go with what you know … and I know 80’s!
You’re the object of my smile
I’m a life machine
Sentimental sound on sound
Time to switch the scene
You’re the passion in me
You’ve broken down the system
You’re the vision I see
A pleasure victim
Berlin – Pleasure Victim [4.42 MB]
And The Winner Is …
Been battling a bad mood since Sunday and it’s finally won. “A Prairie Home Companion” blaring through the house last night (the roomie’s woman brought it over on dvd) didn’t help any as Garrison Keillor makes me want to kill even on my best days.
In Other News:
Nine Inch Nails are starting the second part of their tour and will be playing the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, SC on March 16, 2006. This news is great as Greenville is a stone’s throw away. Tickets aren’t on sale yet .. so, I will have to wait and see how $$$ they are.
Das Wochenende!
Ah, yeah. Another two days of free time has bitten the dust.
Friday Night:
Had the cravin’, so I got take-out from Big Mountain BBQ … mmmmm! Plus, I plowed through some more of the third season of “24” which I had check out from the local library.
Saturday:
Met up with Jonesy and Franke to take part in an AIDS Walk over in A-ville.
Our AIDS Walk signs.
You can’t really tell from the photo, but it was wet and damn cold.
There was a Memorial Service after the walk. We were much happier to be inside where it was warm and dry.
Post service, we had coffee and breakfast stuff at IHOP. Mmmm!!!
Jennifer and Dan hosted a Bunco gathering that night.
I just couldn’t resist “Clive Barker: Visions of Heaven and Hell” when I saw it at the local Barnes & Noble.
Sunday:
I finished up the third season of “24” in the morning. It ended up being much better than their second season (though still not as good as the first one). Made some Bleu Cheese Taters and took ’em (along with Michelle and Mary) to the OITM Holiday Party over in Jackson County. The party is always a nice event. Got to see the Cute Bookseller and we chatted about books and hikes and such.
Golly, he’s just So. Damn. Cute.
Anyhoo … now it’s back to ye ole daily grind.
Gone International
Golly. Having a Region Free DVD player makes me just about wet myself all the time ’cause I can get the cool shit that ain’t available in the good ole U-S-of-A.
“Lost Highway” 2-Disc Limited Edition (France)
David Lynch’s excellent 1997 film-noir/horror film has never been released domestically on DVD.
Disc One:
New Anamorphic Widescreen High Definition Transfer
Original 5.1 mix transfered in DTS
Disc Two:
New interview with David Lynch from 2005
Making-of
Interview with David Lynch when the movie came out
Interview with Bill Pullman
Interview with Patricia Arquette
Interview with Robert Loggia
EPK (Electronic Press Kit)
Trailer
This release also comes with a limited edition hologram cover and 78 page booklet (which, unfortunately for me, will be in French).
“Manderlay” 2-Disc Edition (Denmark)
“Manderlay,” the sequel to “Dogville” and Part II of Lars Von Trier’s USA Trilogy, won’t hit theaters here in the states until (at the very earliest) February of next year. This Danish DVD will be released next Tuesday.
Disc One:
Widescreen Version
5.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack
Commentary track by von Trier
Trailers
Disc Two:
Making of Documentary “The Road to Manderlay”
Cannes Featurette
Interviews
Poster Artwork
Production Design featurette
Visual Effects Featurette
World AIDS Day
Dead Yet?
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