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Polaroid · 01-15-2015, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

I have never seen this film, and I'm curious to see what is all the fuss about, although I don't think I'll like it. I generally don't like weird films.

It is a strange film, it runs a normal narrative and at a certain point everything flips, that is all I will say as I do not want to spoil!

DaveyJoe · 01-15-2015, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

I have never seen this film, and I'm curious to see what is all the fuss about, although I don't think I'll like it. I generally don't like weird films.

It's 2 1/2 hours of weird, you should probably skip it.

filmmusic · 01-15-2015, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

It is a strange film, it runs a normal narrative and at a certain point everything flips, that is all I will say as I do not want to spoil!

I had seen Lost Highway in my teens. (i was more open then to strange films).
It has a kind of charm in it and suspense, but I don't think i would see it again.
The Lynch films I like are Dune, The Elephant Man and The Straight Story.
(by the way, i assume a Criterion of Dune would be out of the question, right?)
I've also seen Wild at Heart and Blue Velvet.

Scottie · 01-15-2015, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

It is a strange film, it runs a normal narrative and at a certain point everything flips, that is all I will say as I do not want to spoil!

I wouldn't necessarily call anything about the narrative normal.

Polaroid · 01-15-2015, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I wouldn't necessarily call anything about the narrative normal.

Well when it first starts it runs out quite simple, you learn about the characters, something happens, we follow the characters to find out what happens etc, its easy to follow and feels like a 'standard' film if that makes sense, then it gets to a certain point and just flips and isn't simple and as easy to follow. It really challenges the audience etc.

Im probably not explaining very well lol

filmmusic · 01-15-2015, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveyJoe

It's 2 1/2 hours of weird, you should probably skip it.

So, what is the appeal of it on the audience?
This weirdness?
Or the technical merits in production it might have?

eg. I don't understand completely The Double life of Veronique either, but I love it as a film and I have bought it.
It has a most beautiful aesthetic. (cinematography, direction, music etc.)

CinemaBlu · 01-15-2015, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

If only... haha!

Come on. After all that talk about how mean everyone else is did you really have to do that?

italy12 · 01-15-2015, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaroid

If only... haha!

I cannot believe you did that. You bastid.

Polaroid · 01-15-2015, 06:18 PM

Oh god what have I done haha!

I didn't think it would be THAT mean, I do apologise lol!

Besides, its not as mean as targeting a person out and insulting/making personal attacks lol. Also I did put 'IF ONLY' lol.

italy12 · 01-15-2015, 06:19 PM

Where are the rest of the "real" announcements??

Polaroid · 01-15-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by italy12

Where are the rest of the "real" announcements??

I think Odd Man Out was put out accidentally lol, it still doesn't have links on the page to previous and next release...

Hopefully soon!

Scottie · 01-15-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

So, what is the appeal of it on the audience?
This weirdness?
Or the technical merits in production it might have?

eg. I don't understand completely The Double life of Veronique either, but I love it as a film and I have bought it.
It has a most beautiful aesthetic. (cinematography, direction, music etc.)

I enjoy surreal-like films that make you think and piece everything together.

Veronique is one of my favorite films as I find it to be a relaxing meditation. Mulholland Drive, on the other hand, is strictly psychological.

DaveyJoe · 01-15-2015, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

So, what is the appeal of it on the audience?
This weirdness?
Or the technical merits in production it might have?

Both, I enjoy abstract filmmaking and don't believe good films need to have a point A to B narrative. The vast majority of films follow this formula, so I really appreciate when a film can be original yet also tell a meaningful story/theme. Sometimes you just experience a film. I saw it 3 times before I felt like I had a really solid grasp on what it was trying to say, yet something about the atmosphere, music, and cinematography kept me mesmerized and made me want to revisit it after being completely baffled the first time. Many people don't have the patience for this type of filmmaking, but I find it quite rewarding.

The Great Owl · 01-15-2015, 06:24 PM

Odd Man Out was announced separately from the others because it is the...

(drumroll, please...)

(wait for it, people...)

odd man out.

bwdowiak · 01-15-2015, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

So, what is the appeal of it on the audience?
This weirdness?
Or the technical merits in production it might have?

eg. I don't understand completely The Double life of Veronique either, but I love it as a film and I have bought it.
It has a most beautiful aesthetic. (cinematography, direction, music etc.)

if you have enjoyed any of the following films, I'd bet that you'd like Mulholland Drive: 3 Women, Last Year at Marienbad, and to a lesser extent Persona and Godard's Weekend. it might be, IMO, better than all 4 of those films, actually.

mostly it is like the first two I mentioned. the latter 2 are not quite as (seemingly) penetrable as MD.

bwdowiak · 01-15-2015, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveyJoe

Both, I enjoy abstract filmmaking and don't believe good films need to have a point A to B narrative. The vast majority of films follow this formula, so I really appreciate when a film can be original yet also tell a meaningful story/theme. Sometimes you just experience a film. I saw it 3 times before I felt like I had a really solid grasp on what it was trying to say, yet something about the atmosphere, music, and cinematography kept me mesmerized and made me want to revisit it after being completely baffled the first time. Many people don't have the patience for this type of filmmaking, but I find it quite rewarding.

yes, I agree (mostly.) I don't think it is all that abstract, but relative to other films, I suppose you could call it abstract. it is that teetering between vague and complete coherence that makes it fascinating.

jedidarrick · 01-15-2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Odd Man Out was announced separately from the others because it is the...

(drumroll, please...)

(wait for it, people...)

odd man out.

What if Odd Man Out is the only release in April, making it the true odd man out?

dsman71 · 01-15-2015, 06:30 PM

Wonder if we'll get someone that was sublicensed from Warner Brothers ?

The Great Owl · 01-15-2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jedidarrick

What if Odd Man Out is the only release in April, making it the true odd man out?

That would be fine with me. Quality > Quantity

Polaroid · 01-15-2015, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jedidarrick

What if Odd Man Out is the only release in April, making it the true odd man out?

Maybe the C&W cover redesign counted as another release? lol.

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01-15-2015, 06:18 PM	#118589
Polaroid Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Norwich, UK	Oh god what have I done haha! I didn't think it would be THAT mean, I do apologise lol! Besides, its not as mean as targeting a person out and insulting/making personal attacks lol. Also I did put 'IF ONLY' lol.

01-15-2015, 06:19 PM	#118590
italy12 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:1405 Blu-ray collection:5040 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Where are the rest of the "real" announcements??

01-15-2015, 06:24 PM	#118594
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	Odd Man Out was announced separately from the others because it is the... (drumroll, please...) (wait for it, people...) odd man out.

01-15-2015, 06:30 PM	#118598
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:2844 DVD collection:665	Wonder if we'll get someone that was sublicensed from Warner Brothers ?

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