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Ghoulish Delight · 02-04-2005, 10:36 PM

We just watched the DVD of the restored 1920's sci-fi movie Metropolis. I was blown away by it. It was truly epic, and spectacularly put together, espeically for 1927! And the story was excellent, compelling, and insightful. What's sad is that a quarter of the movie has been lost for all time. They found and restored what they could, but they had to fill in chunks of missing plot with explanatory text. It's really too bad, because the footage they have rescued has been restored to an absoluely pristine condition. It was so clean, in fact, that it was hard to believe that it was over 70 years old. It almost looked more like a modern movie being shot to LOOK like a '20s film. Astounding.

€uroMeinke · 02-04-2005, 10:56 PM

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We just watched the DVD of the restored 1920's sci-fi movie Metropolis. I was blown away by it. It was truly epic, and spectacularly put together, espeically for 1927! And the story was excellent, compelling, and insightful. What's sad is that a quarter of the movie has been lost for all time. They found and restored what they could, but they had to fill in chunks of missing plot with explanatory text. It's really too bad, because the footage they have rescued has been restored to an absoluely pristine condition. It was so clean, in fact, that it was hard to believe that it was over 70 years old. It almost looked more like a modern movie being shot to LOOK like a '20s film. Astounding.

I love this film and have been watching "new and restored" version for about 15 years now, even buying a few on the way. It's been encouraging to see this film being put back together over this time, with variety of sound tracks and treatments. Fritz Lang is a genius. Perhaps some day all the footage will finally be resotred.

Gemini Cricket · 02-05-2005, 12:05 AM

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Metropolis

Fine film. I've seen it in a couple of different editions. The orginal, new soundtrack and colorized (ugh). It's a movie that teaches a great lesson then and now.
Thumbs up.

On another note, I just watched the documentary 'The Control Room'. I found it interesting, infuriating and intriguing all at the same time. A lot of it a I bought, some of it I didn't. If you watch this DVD, make sure you look at the deleted scenes. They should have included some of these clips.
Highly recommended.

AllyOops! · 02-05-2005, 12:21 AM

Last weekend, we watched Sideways & The Notebook.

Sideways was really, really enjoyable. A wonderful little movie! I was pleasantly surprised! I thought I might enjoy it, but had no idea I would enjoy it that much. Everyone did a fantastic job. Thomas Hayden Church (or "Lowell" as I still call him

) was awesome!

And The Notebook? If you know me, you know that's my very favorite novel & movie. I'm obsessed with it! In fact, I'm gonna go start a Thread based on my very, very favorite movie!! *Dreamy sigh*

02-04-2005, 10:36 PM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	We just watched the DVD of the restored 1920's sci-fi movie Metropolis. I was blown away by it. It was truly epic, and spectacularly put together, espeically for 1927! And the story was excellent, compelling, and insightful. What's sad is that a quarter of the movie has been lost for all time. They found and restored what they could, but they had to fill in chunks of missing plot with explanatory text. It's really too bad, because the footage they have rescued has been restored to an absoluely pristine condition. It was so clean, in fact, that it was hard to believe that it was over 70 years old. It almost looked more like a modern movie being shot to LOOK like a '20s film. Astounding. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	Last weekend, we watched Sideways & The Notebook. Sideways was really, really enjoyable. A wonderful little movie! I was pleasantly surprised! I thought I might enjoy it, but had no idea I would enjoy it that much. Everyone did a fantastic job. Thomas Hayden Church (or "Lowell" as I still call him ) was awesome! And The Notebook? If you know me, you know that's my very favorite novel & movie. I'm obsessed with it! In fact, I'm gonna go start a Thread based on my very, very favorite movie!! Dreamy sigh
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