Repo Man (1984) (The Criterion Collection) - April 16, 2013

[Akijama]

Repo Man Blu-ray

Repo Man Blu-ray Review

DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION: New high-definition digital restoration, approved by director Alex Cox, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition Audio commentary featuring Cox, executive producer Michael Nesmith, casting director Victoria Thomas, and actors Sy Richardson, Zander Schloss, and Del Zamora Interviews with Cox, Richardson, and Zamora; producers Peter McCarthy and Jonathan Wacks; actors Olivia Barash, Dick Rude, Miguel Sandoval, and Harry Dean Stanton; musicians Keith Morris and Iggy Pop; and Sam Cohen, the inventor of the neutron bomb Deleted scenes The complete “cleaned-up” television version of the film, prepared by Cox Trailers PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Sam McPheeters; an illustrated production history by Cox, with his original comic and film proposal; and a 1987 interview with real-life repo man Mark Lewis.

Synopsis

A quintessential cult film of the 1980s, Alex Cox’s singular sci-fi comedy stars the always captivating Harry Dean Stanton as a weathered repo man in desolate downtown Los Angeles, and Emilio Estevez as the nihilistic middle-class punk he takes under his wing. The job becomes more than either of them bargained for when they get involved in reclaiming a mysterious—and otherworldly—Chevy Malibu with a hefty reward attached to it. Featuring the ultimate early-eighties L.A. punk soundtrack, this grungily hilarious odyssey is a politically trenchant take on President Reagan’s domestic and foreign policy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLGrXGEMOSo

[nagysaudio]

Might pick this up The movie has its awesome moments.

[RiFiFi1955]

never seen, might have to check out

[spanky87]

Ordinary ****ing people.

[*PREACHER*]

I own the MOC steelbook which is one of my favorite steelies...I cannot get over this awesome cover, that shouldn't be the only reason I double dip on this but I've always loved this flick...at some point wallet...at some point....

[a clockwork orange]

i love the cover art!

[benricci]

That cover art is fantastic.

[bgart13]

Looking forward to the Keith Morris interview bits.

[DrexlerMcStyles]

FINALLY!! Nothing could be better than this (as far as blu-ray dream releases go) AND Naked Lunch?! This is why Criterion is king.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by DrexlerMcStyles

FINALLY!! Nothing could be better than this (as far as blu-ray dream releases go) AND Naked Lunch?! This is why Criterion is king.

Repo Man's been on Blu-ray for nearly a year now.

[benricci]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Repo Man's been on Blu-ray for nearly a year now.

Not in the States, it hasn't. And you know damn well that's what his comment was in reference to, smarty pants.

[lilant2248]

[DoubleDownAgain]

Nice, I double dipped on this on DVD, still haven't watched it!

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by benricci

Not in the States, it hasn't. And you know damn well that's what his comment was in reference to, smarty pants.

Yeah I'm sure, though if something was my dream movie to have on BD I would make sure to seek it out. My post was also a reply to the whole "This is why Criterion is King" nonsense. Yeah King at announcing titles a year after they're on MoC (see also: Two-Lane Black top and Gate of Hell). I almost feel like we can look at the MoC catalog to see likely Criterion releases for this year. I'm thinking Double Indemnity, and Rumble Fish are incoming. Now, I'm not saying Criterion isn't good, but some people worship them like they're the only ones putting out great releases.

[Fanboyz]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Yeah I'm sure, though if something was my dream movie to have on BD I would make sure to seek it out. My post was also a reply to the whole "This is why Criterion is King" nonsense. Yeah King at announcing titles a year after they're on MoC (see also: Two-Lane Black top and Gate of Hell). I almost feel like we can look at the MoC catalog to see likely Criterion releases for this year. I'm thinking Double Indemnity, and Rumble Fish are incoming. Now, I'm not saying Criterion isn't good, but some people worship them like they're the only ones putting out great releases.

Criterion is infallible.

[tama]

Why do people argue over the most silliest of things.

Criterion released some titles previously released by another company in another region. MoC has some releases later this year that have already been released by Criterion and Kino here in the states. Everyone should be happy to have access to these titles in these regions.

[returnofthemack]

wow this is great news. from what i hear the dvd version i own is some kind of cut version missing some scenes. i will buy the crap out of this... once its on sale

[joie]

What does "director approved" mean? How was the director involved? When? Where? For how long?

[jkh206]

I love this movie!!!!! Can't wait for this, already pre ordered from Criterion!

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by tama

Why do people argue over the most silliest of things.

Criterion released some titles previously released by another company in another region. MoC has some releases later this year that have already been released by Criterion and Kino here in the states. Everyone should be happy to have access to these titles in these regions.

True enough