Blue Jasmine Blu-ray Discussion

[Akijama]

Poignant, romantic, and mesmerizing, writer/director Woody Allen's latest masterpiece centers around Jasmine (Cate Blanchett), a former New York socialite teetering on an emotional tightrope, balancing between her troubled east coast past and a fresh start in San Francisco. Having moved into her sister's humble apartment, Jasmine ricochets between the tumultuous acceptance of her new limitations, and the dreams of reclaiming her past life's glamour. Join a powerful cast for an intimate portrayal of the battle between fantasy and reality which rages within us all.

Release date: January 21

Source

Blue Jasmine - Official Trailer (HD) Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin - YouTube

[Scottie]

Finally! Can't wait to rewatch this movie!

[blujazz]

Boom!! Sold.

[rybev]

Really enjoyed this.
Cate Blanchetes performance was perfect, she really nails the part of a woman on the edge.

[HyperRealist]

Source = Amazon Canada? Do US and Canadian release dates usually coincide?

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by HyperRealist

Source = Amazon Canada? Do US and Canadian release dates usually coincide?

Yes, for the most part. Only if the distributors are different will there be greater chance of different release dates, but major studios release movies to Canada and US on the same dates typically. Amazon.ca often puts up their listings before Amazon.com.

[remake]

Just finished this. Cate Blanchett was phenomenal.

[joie]

My library has this on order and I'm 74th on the hold list!

add: They are getting four copies

[JJJ225]

Definitely excited for this. I feel like each Woody Allen movie that comes out someone proclaims is a return to form, but this really felt like it for me.

[ambientcafe]

Altho this is inconsequential to the vast majority of Woody's fans, I for one am delighted that he chose to lense 'Blue Jasmine' in 'scope (2.35 AR); as opposed to his usual practice of shooting in 1.85, altho I can see why that has been his preferred medium for so long, as the narrower frame conveys a more intimate vibe. In any case, and for whatever artistic reason why he decided to go with the wider canvas this time, it appears that he has again chosen the Panavision format for his next film, 'Magic in the Moonlight' (source: IMDB). I've always loved the esthetic look of the wider lenses, as it closer resembles 'real life', where we view the world in 180 degrees, and also the reason why I took the CIH plunge years ago, and also why I had embraced the Laserdisc format way way back. Anyhoo, props to Woody

[rybev]

Blue Jasmine screenshots



I'll gladly give my UV code to the first PM

EDIT: Code taken now

[recS-12]

Originally Posted by remake

Just finished this. Cate Blanchett was phenomenal.

I agree. The best performance I've ever seen from her. Great movie.

[format916]

definitely need anything else and manhattan murder mystery in there.

[Blu Titan]

This thread is about the Blue Jasmine Blu-ray release.

[MasterChief3624]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

This thread is about the Blue Jasmine Blu-ray release.

I'm sorry for causing so much work for the mods Thanks for cleaning it up.

Blue Jasmine was an excellent film, although I'm not sure I am as enthusiastic about Cate Blanchett's performance. It was good, but not the best I've ever seen.

[cakefactory]

I thought she was the only reason the movie got any attention. It's not a BAD movie besides her or anything but I can't imagine it having any effect at all without her twitchy insecurity and desperation through all the vicious dialogue. She was amazing and I hope she wins the oscar.

[Chrysagon]

I watched Blue Jasmine last night. If Cate doesn't get an Academy Award for best actress, then there's no point in giving out the award. That's acting at its best.

[Member-167298]

Originally Posted by Chrysagon

I watched Blue Jasmine last night. If Cate doesn't get an Academy Award for best actress, then there's no point in giving out the award. That's acting at its best.

It must be something about "Blue" in the title of films in 2013...

From what I have seen last year, the only performance that rivals Cate Blanchett's was Adèle Exarchopoulos in Blue is the Warmest Color. Not a false moment from her in the entire film. One of the few performances I have ever seen that was so raw and real that I did not think about her as anyone other than a real person on screen. I can't wait to see where her career goes in the future. Of course, the Academy didn't nominate Blue is the Warmest Color at all. A real shame that further illuminates that the Oscars are really all about Hollywood politics and not necessarily the actual art of filmmaking.

To get back on topic, of those nominated, Cate Blanchett is clearly the most deserving candidate. I really hope this Woody Allen scandal doesn't cloud the judgment of the Academy members for the wrong reasons.

[Todd Tomorrow]

Originally Posted by Chrysagon

I watched Blue Jasmine last night. If Cate doesn't get an Academy Award for best actress, then there's no point in giving out the award. That's acting at its best.

...if you believe that acting should always be seen, but then that's what the Academy goes for. I've seen more far subtle and original work by actors this year, none of whom got nominated, because the acting isn't in your face.

That said Blanchett's acting is the only thing that held my attention in what is another overrated post-90s Woody Allen film.