What Swanky Things are you Watching?

[€uroMeinke]

We finally got around to seeing the directors cut of Brazil. OMG it was like watching another movie. The film flowed so much better with the dream sequences making more sense in how the integrate with the plot. The film seemed darker to me, and the noir elements stood out much more in this version.

While I enjoyed the theatrical release and all it's fun quirkyness, the directors cut is so much more complete and tells a better story.

[mousepod]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

We finally got around to seeing the directors cut of Brazil. OMG it was like watching another movie. The film flowed so much better with the dream sequences making more sense in how the integrate with the plot. The film seemed darker to me, and the noir elements stood out much more in this version.

While I enjoyed the theatrical release and all it's fun quirkyness, the directors cut is so much more complete and tells a better story.

I'm with you on this one, big time. Another "Director's Cut" that is worth seeking out is Until The End Of The World. I loved the 2 hour+ version when I saw it in the theaters, but the 4 1/2 hour version is incredible. Not an easy DVD to find at this point, though. I had to pick up an Italian import DVD (the movie + extras on a 3-disc set). You'll also need a multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player. Or you could just come visit us ...

[€uroMeinke]

Originally Posted by mousepod

I'm with you on this one, big time. Another "Director's Cut" that is worth seeking out is Until The End Of The World. I loved the 2 hour+ version when I saw it in the theaters, but the 4 1/2 hour version is incredible. Not an easy DVD to find at this point, though. I had to pick up an Italian import DVD (the movie + extras on a 3-disc set). You'll also need a multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player. Or you could just come visit us ...

OMG - I saw that version in the theater - Wim Wenders did a special screenig of it with two intermissions. He felt bad about making everyone sit through the whole thing he brought in coffee and pastry (typical German hospitality).

But yes that film was awsome, I'd love to get my hands on that DVD - I'm hoping some day it will be released. It ranks high among my favorites.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by mousepod

I'm with you on this one, big time. Another "Director's Cut" that is worth seeking out is Until The End Of The World. I loved the 2 hour+ version when I saw it in the theaters, but the 4 1/2 hour version is incredible. Not an easy DVD to find at this point, though. I had to pick up an Italian import DVD (the movie + extras on a 3-disc set). You'll also need a multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player. Or you could just come visit us ...

Well, I guess I'd better start checking flights to SF. Whle Chris saw it, I did not and I so love that film.