The Films of Sarah Jacobson (1993-1996)

[Axl Rose]

Release: 9/17/19

Sarah Jacobson's punk-spirited DIY films from the 1990s combine B-movie aesthetics and riot grrrl feminism, standing as a testament to the vision, determination, and raw talent of the Queen of Underground Cinema. Mary Jane's Not a Virgin Anymore, Jacobson's only feature film, is a vibrant and vital antidote to every phony Hollywood teen picture, bringing lo-fi realness to the coming-of-age genre.

The 27-minute short, I Was a Teenage Serial Killer, is Slacker meets Valerie Solanas, as a 19-year-old woman responds to catcalls, condescension, and bad sex the only way she knows how: murder. Taking on every major function from production through distribution, Sarah Jacobson proved herself as a shitkicker and rulebreaker, finding fans in filmmakers Allison Anders (Gas Food Lodging) and Tamra Davis (Crossroads), as well as Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• BRAND NEW 2K REMASTERS from the only 16mm film elements in existence

• Rare shorts and music videos by Sarah Jacobson

• Liner notes by Alicia Coombs of AGFA and Annie Choi of Bleeding Skull

[CelestialAgent]

2.5 stars on the site review, but at least I know I love Jacobson as a director myself so that’s the most important thing. Would have appreciated more technical thoughts on the look of the shorts though

[etimh]

Asked this question over in the VINSYN news comments, but thought I'd find more feedback here. Why would I want to buy the announced reissue of THE FILMS OF SARAH JACOBSON when the exact same disc, released in 2019, is still available at a good price? The original release included an additional DVD copy and apparently used the same "2K preservation elements" as the new reissue. I've been itching to get this for a long time but considering the nature of the source material, I can't imagine they'd improve the presentation much. Is it just new original slipcover?