Naked Lunch (1991) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

JoeBuck · 05-24-2016, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hYPE

I've never seen this film but just knowing that Cronenberg directed this flick it's a must blind buy!

Really wouldnt recommend blind buying this, its a super polarizing and bizarre movie.
Definitely give it a watch before picking it up.

hYPE · 05-24-2016, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeBuck

Really wouldnt recommend blind buying this, its a super polarizing and bizarre movie.
Definitely give it a watch before picking it up.

Will do, thanks

P-Rock · 05-24-2016, 11:31 PM

Read the book before watching.

Greymattersplat · 05-25-2016, 02:10 AM

Not a bluray, but fans of the movie (and Cronenberg in general) might find this interesting:

http://mondotees.com/blogs/news/1267...rio-of-records

Patsfan123 · 09-24-2020, 01:04 PM

Is this OOP or just covid related stock issues? Seems backordered everywhere besides amazon which wants ~$36

Gacivory · 09-24-2020, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Patsfan123

Is this OOP or just covid related stock issues? Seems backordered everywhere besides amazon which wants ~$36

It’s still available at the Criterion website. Just because something goes out of stock on Amazon doesn’t mean it’s OOP.

BossTweed · 09-24-2020, 04:29 PM

I still think of The Simpson's Nelson Muntz review of this film. "I can name two things wrong with that Title."

Patsfan123 · 09-24-2020, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gacivory

It’s still available at the Criterion website. Just because something goes out of stock on Amazon doesn’t mean it’s OOP.

It's the opposite. No retailer has stock except for them.

MifuneFan · 09-24-2020, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Patsfan123

It's the opposite. No retailer has stock except for them.

I see it available to order at Target, and Walmart. I haven't checked elsewhere.

Pumbo · 09-24-2020, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hYPE

I've never seen this film but just knowing that Cronenberg directed this flick it's a must blind buy!

That’s basically my attitude as well, I love pretty much every Cronenberg I’ve seen and generally enjoy abstract cinema, but I’ve gotta say Naked Lunch was very inaccessible and a bit of a chore.

It’s a good, film, I’m glad I’ve seen it, but it won’t be going into the collection. I suggest you try before you buy.

bigshot · 09-25-2020, 07:20 AM

I have a mugwump hanging over my bar to remind me how great this movie is every day. I think this is one of the film where Cronenberg turned the corner from being a goofy horror director to being serious director. I like the last half of his career better than the first.

biggquis · 07-16-2021, 03:47 AM

Geez. I wasn't at all prepared for this one. Glad I picked it up during the Criterion sale, though. Definitely wouldn't recommend this for everyone

Pondosinatra · 07-16-2021, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by biggquis

Geez. I wasn't at all prepared for this one. Glad I picked it up during the Criterion sale, though. Definitely wouldn't recommend this for everyone

I consider this, Dead Ringers, and Crash to be his golden period...

gbm82 · 07-16-2021, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bigshot

I have a mugwump hanging over my bar to remind me how great this movie is every day. I think this is one of the film where Cronenberg turned the corner from being a goofy horror director to being serious director. I like the last half of his career better than the first.

biggquis · 07-16-2021, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Pondosinatra

I consider this, Dead Ringers, and Crash to be his golden period...

I love Dead Ringers and blind bought Crash recently. I'll give that one a spin tomorrow

CaptWithNoName · 07-16-2021, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by biggquis

Geez. I wasn't at all prepared for this one. Glad I picked it up during the Criterion sale, though. Definitely wouldn't recommend this for everyone

I love this film so much. It just so effortlessly messes with your mind while being simultaneously hilarious and tragic.

When I first saw it and the

[Show spoiler]

Agreed; not for everyone but lives up to its tagline.

bigshot · 07-16-2021, 09:43 AM

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BillBR · 03-02-2022, 04:33 AM

Checking this disc out thanks to the film's anniversary being a couple months back, and does anyone know if "Naked Making Lunch" has been cut slightly? The credits for the doc mention a cover of "I've Got You Under My Skin" that doesn't appear, and I seem to recall that a segment with that song did exist on the DVD.

Maybe my memory is hazy, though. Need more bug powder.

Wtdk · 04-11-2023, 09:41 PM

Weird and wacky movie with usual Cronenberg body horror stuff. I like it but not enough to invest in the 4K. Seller’s great.

tylergfoster · 04-13-2023, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BillBR

Checking this disc out thanks to the film's anniversary being a couple months back, and does anyone know if "Naked Making Lunch" has been cut slightly? The credits for the doc mention a cover of "I've Got You Under My Skin" that doesn't appear, and I seem to recall that a segment with that song did exist on the DVD.

Maybe my memory is hazy, though. Need more bug powder.

It's been over a year since this comment, but the answer has arrived: Although the site's review of the Criterion BD is not down to the second, it lists the piece as running 49 minutes. The site's review for the new Arrow 4K (on which the feature is apparently scanned from Chris Rodley's 16mm print) lists the runtime as 54:40.

EDIT: DVDCompare says Criterion's Blu-ray version is 48:53.

05-24-2016, 11:31 PM	#43
P-Rock Banned Member since:Apr 2015 Blu-ray reviews:3	Read the book before watching.

05-25-2016, 02:10 AM	#44
Greymattersplat Active Member Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Indianapolis, IN 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:1944 DVD collection:349	Not a bluray, but fans of the movie (and Cronenberg in general) might find this interesting: http://mondotees.com/blogs/news/1267...rio-of-records

09-24-2020, 01:04 PM	#45
Patsfan123 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Boston, MA 4K collection:1262 Blu-ray collection:5582 DVD collection:22 MA collection:3 Digital collection:491 iTunes collection:1493 Prime collection:276 Trading Score:6	Is this OOP or just covid related stock issues? Seems backordered everywhere besides amazon which wants ~$36

09-24-2020, 04:29 PM	#47
BossTweed Senior Member Member since:Jun 2011 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:663 DVD collection:168 Blu-ray reviews:1	I still think of The Simpson's Nelson Muntz review of this film. "I can name two things wrong with that Title."

09-25-2020, 07:20 AM	#51
bigshot Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2010 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:82 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:3	I have a mugwump hanging over my bar to remind me how great this movie is every day. I think this is one of the film where Cronenberg turned the corner from being a goofy horror director to being serious director. I like the last half of his career better than the first.

07-16-2021, 03:47 AM	#52
biggquis Power Member Member since:Jan 2020 4K collection:1364 Blu-ray collection:2209 DVD collection:5 MA collection:52 Digital collection:455 iTunes collection:666 Prime collection:6 Trading Score:165	Geez. I wasn't at all prepared for this one. Glad I picked it up during the Criterion sale, though. Definitely wouldn't recommend this for everyone

03-02-2022, 04:33 AM	#58
BillBR Active Member Member since:Jan 2019	Checking this disc out thanks to the film's anniversary being a couple months back, and does anyone know if "Naked Making Lunch" has been cut slightly? The credits for the doc mention a cover of "I've Got You Under My Skin" that doesn't appear, and I seem to recall that a segment with that song did exist on the DVD. Maybe my memory is hazy, though. Need more bug powder.

04-11-2023, 09:41 PM	#59
Wtdk Special Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Northern california Blu-ray reviews: 32	Weird and wacky movie with usual Cronenberg body horror stuff. I like it but not enough to invest in the 4K. Seller’s great.

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