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joie · 10-17-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

That's definitely my take on it. If Antonioni ever made a mainstream thriller, it would look like Miami Vice. The film consistently makes us consider where Cockett & Tubbs fit amongst their surroundings. All the images with negative space are not simply empty/stylistic flourishes:

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Antonioni doesn't make me consider where the scenes are located.

Abdrewes · 10-17-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by joie

Antonioni doesn't make me consider where the scenes are located.

I'm talking about the characters' relationship to their surroundings.

The Great Owl · 10-17-2013, 02:05 PM

I just watched the trailer for It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World for the first time, and it looks like a real trip.

My January priorities are Rififi and Thief, and I'll be snatching up Throne of Blood shortly after, but I might check out It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World at a later sale date, though.

One of these days, I'm going to pull the trigger on Michael Mann's Miami Vice. I would not mind seeing that movie again.

GenPion · 10-17-2013, 02:07 PM

Miami Vice is a terrible movie. It is one of Michael Mann's worst efforts to date. It's only an "art-house film disguised as a Hollywood blockbuster" if you equate art-house filmmaking to pretentiousness with no plot, character development, and substance. The entire movie feels like you are watching random clips of them doing some 'side-job' while taking a vacation during the filming (this goes for the actors as well as Mann).

Abdrewes · 10-17-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I just watched the trailer for It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World for the first time, and it looks like a real trip.

My January priorities are Rififi and Thief, and I'll be snatching up Throne of Blood shortly after, but I might check out It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World at a later sale date, though.

One of these days, I'm going to pull the trigger on Michael Mann's Miami Vice. I would not mind seeing that movie again.

I should see the trailer too. 191 minutes of silliness sounds straight up my alley.

I thought you owned the Miami Vice BD?

The Great Owl · 10-17-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I thought you owned the Miami Vice BD?

I used to own the DVD, until the big 2009 flood that destroyed a lot of stuff at my old apartment. The Unrated Director's Cut was my favorite, because it was more in line with the old TV show.

joie · 10-17-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I'm talking about the characters' relationship to their surroundings.

Antonioni doesn't make me consider that, either.

Abdrewes · 10-17-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I used to own the DVD, until the big 2009 flood that destroyed a lot of stuff at my old apartment. The Unrated Director's Cut was my favorite, because it was more in line with the old TV show.

Did you ever get to listen to the commentary track? Mann's attention to detail is really out of this world. He aims for maximum realism (this taken to an extreme in Public Enemies) & considers every little element that goes into the production. So far as calculating the amount of gas the Mojo needs for the trip to Cuba.

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Originally Posted by joie

Antonioni doesn't make me consider that, either.

I take it you don't like Antonioni.

joie · 10-17-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

Did you ever get to listen to the commentary track? Mann's attention to detail is really out of this world. He aims for maximum realism (this taken to an extreme in Public Enemies) & considers every little element that goes into the production. So far as calculating the amount of gas the Mojo needs for the trip to Cuba.

I take it you don't like Antonioni.

No, I do like Antonioni. I think comparing Mann to Antonioni is ridiculous.

ccg1978 · 10-17-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by alien2010

My Top Five Michael Mann films are;

1. Heat
2. Collateral
3. Thief
4. The Insider
5. Miami Vice

While these are all good movies (excluding Miami Vice) I don't feel the need to own any of these. Again, this is just me limiting my purchases to movies I'll watch more than once a year.

Abdrewes · 10-17-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by joie

No, I do like Antonioni. I think comparing Mann to Antonioni is ridiculous.

I see it in Miami Vice.

It's all in the way both directors employ high contrast imagery. The scenes in Havana between Isabella & Sonny epitomize this. Further, I definitely see Crockett as almost a lost Antonioni character.

Visco. · 10-17-2013, 03:12 PM

I still haven't seen a single film by Mann that I consider a masterpiece. Collateral is very overrated, IMO. I expected to love it and left my viewing fairly disappointed.

Heat was pretty great but I also felt it was missing something. It didn't feel as intelligent as other heist films.

Public Enemies is my favorite film by him. Certain scenes in it felt extremely visceral and I think it's a great era film. Marion Cotilliard.

I hope by Blind buying Thief it will change my mind by him.

smoss469 · 10-17-2013, 03:20 PM

Slightly OT, but what's everyone think of the trailer for the new Wes Anderson movie? I think it looks great!

Member-222782 · 10-17-2013, 03:26 PM

Preordered The Uninvited for $19.99 from Amazon. Was going to buy this anyway but the lower price makes it a sweeter deal.

ccg1978 · 10-17-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by smoss469

Slightly OT, but what's everyone think of the trailer for the new Wes Anderson movie? I think it looks great!

Oh yeah! I'm stoked! I love Rushmore and Moonrise Kingdom. All the other movies are meh imo. The new movie looks hilarious!!

shadedpain4 · 10-17-2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cine74

Preordered The Uninvited for $19.99 from Amazon. Was going to buy this anyway but the lower price makes it a sweeter deal.

If you wait about 2 weeks it will be $14.99 or less at B&N

ccg1978 · 10-17-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shadedpain4

If you wait about 2 weeks it will be $14.99 or less at B&N

+ shipping. Amazon Prime member luck out on Amazon

Abdrewes · 10-17-2013, 03:49 PM

The more I think I think about it, the happier I am that Michael Bay is part of the collection. I would totally buy the Armageddon upgrade. (Yes, as an engineer I know it totally disregards the laws of physics)

shadedpain4 · 10-17-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ccg1978

+ shipping. Amazon Prime member luck out on Amazon

Not B&N.com, B&N. Person lives in NY. Should be physical stores around. Besides, both websites offer free shipping for a product at that price if you pay for the membership (Of which B&N's is a 3rd of the price).

Member-222782 · 10-17-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shadedpain4

If you wait about 2 weeks it will be $14.99 or less at B&N

I suppose I could wait a couple of weeks and hope that my B&N carries it but if I factor in taxes and subway fare to and from the store it could actually end up costing more. Plus I'd like to see this for the first time on Halloween night

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BTW, I don't think I've ever paid less than $19.99 for any Criterion BD even after a sale. Is there a particular reason why this title will be $15?

10-17-2013, 03:49 PM	#85838
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	The more I think I think about it, the happier I am that Michael Bay is part of the collection. I would totally buy the Armageddon upgrade. (Yes, as an engineer I know it totally disregards the laws of physics) Last edited by Abdrewes; 10-17-2013 at 03:52 PM.

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10-17-2013, 02:05 PM	#85823
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I just watched the trailer for It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World for the first time, and it looks like a real trip. My January priorities are Rififi and Thief, and I'll be snatching up Throne of Blood shortly after, but I might check out It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World at a later sale date, though. One of these days, I'm going to pull the trigger on Michael Mann's Miami Vice. I would not mind seeing that movie again.

10-17-2013, 02:07 PM	#85824
GenPion Blu-ray.com Reviewer Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Texas 4K collection:1218 Blu-ray collection:6999 DVD collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:271	Miami Vice is a terrible movie. It is one of Michael Mann's worst efforts to date. It's only an "art-house film disguised as a Hollywood blockbuster" if you equate art-house filmmaking to pretentiousness with no plot, character development, and substance. The entire movie feels like you are watching random clips of them doing some 'side-job' while taking a vacation during the filming (this goes for the actors as well as Mann).

10-17-2013, 03:12 PM	#85832
Visco. Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Columbus, Ohio Blu-ray collection:662 DVD collection:24 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:36	I still haven't seen a single film by Mann that I consider a masterpiece. Collateral is very overrated, IMO. I expected to love it and left my viewing fairly disappointed. Heat was pretty great but I also felt it was missing something. It didn't feel as intelligent as other heist films. Public Enemies is my favorite film by him. Certain scenes in it felt extremely visceral and I think it's a great era film. Marion Cotilliard. I hope by Blind buying Thief it will change my mind by him.

10-17-2013, 03:20 PM	#85833
smoss469 Special Member Member since:Feb 2013 Location:WV Blu-ray collection:631 DVD collection:1405 Trading Score:4	Slightly OT, but what's everyone think of the trailer for the new Wes Anderson movie? I think it looks great!

10-17-2013, 03:26 PM	#85834
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Preordered The Uninvited for $19.99 from Amazon. Was going to buy this anyway but the lower price makes it a sweeter deal.

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