?For All Those Getting Criterion Mr.Arkadin
04-11-06, 10:18 AM
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?For All Those Getting Criterion Mr.Arkadin
Which version are you going to watch first? Interesting dilemma,especially for those (like myself) who have never seen the film. I'm leaning toward watching the comprehensive version first.
04-11-06, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mike7162
Comprehensive version for me too. I'm going to have an Arkadin Weekend and ingest the entire package in one sitting.
04-12-06, 04:17 PM
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That's a tough question to answer. It's been compromised right out of the gate, from what I've read, so at best, I think, it's mid level Welles. It certainly doesn't compare to his great films (I'd be highly please if this new version reveals it); I think a purchase would depend upon how big a fan you are of the director, and your interest in film history, scholarship, etc.
04-12-06, 04:41 PM
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so is this movie (any version) on the level of "The Third Man"? i am so undecided and don't have the extra to spend to see and no rental option is available.
04-12-06, 05:13 PM
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Yeah, Third Man was a completed, fully realized film (and besides some of his own lines, Welles had nothing to do with writing or directing it either). Ardakin is not even finished and should be seen as a work-in-progress - but it does have all of Welles' trademarks and can be considered, in some ways, a remake of Citizen Kane.
04-13-06, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by scott1598
so is this movie (any version) on the level of "The Third Man"? i am so undecided and don't have the extra to spend to see and no rental option is available.
04-13-06, 11:04 AM
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I have no idea which version I'll watch first. I think I may save the comprehensive version until last so as to get a better appreciation for the film (since I've never seen it before).
04-13-06, 11:52 AM
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Is Best Buy likely to carry this release in-store? It seems to have received a lot of media attention online and in print. The A&E segment on the collection made me want to reevaluate this film. I have only seen the Corinth version. The new opening on the comprehensive version seems intriguing.
04-13-06, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by starecase
Is Best Buy likely to carry this release in-store? It seems to have received a lot of media attention online and in print. The A&E segment on the collection made me want to reevaluate this film. I have only seen the Corinth version. The new opening on the comprehensive version seems intriguing.
04-13-06, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mifuneral
I have no idea which version I'll watch first. I think I may save the comprehensive version until last so as to get a better appreciation for the film (since I've never seen it before).
This will be over a long period of time, (weeks most likely) not back to back.
Looking forward to it!
04-16-06, 01:21 PM
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Wow, what an amazing set from Criterion. Three versions of the film and a book, truly worth every penny.
I've only watched Confidential Report so far, and the extras on that disc, but I can't wait to watch the rest of the set.
I've only watched Confidential Report so far, and the extras on that disc, but I can't wait to watch the rest of the set.
04-17-06, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by chard31
I don't plan on buying the set but I would like to watch the movie once...
Think it will be available for rent anywhere?
Think it will be available for rent anywhere?
It will be playing on Turner Classic Movies on April 28 at 4:15 A.M. The last time they showed it they showed the Confidential Report version. It is difficult to tell which version they might show this time.
04-17-06, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by starecase
It will be playing on Turner Classic Movies on April 28 at 4:15 A.M. The last time they showed it they showed the Confidential Report version. It is difficult to tell which version they might show this time.
04-17-06, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by starecase
It will be playing on Turner Classic Movies on April 28 at 4:15 A.M. The last time they showed it they showed the Confidential Report version. It is difficult to tell which version they might show this time.
04-17-06, 11:33 AM
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Slight Correction: TCM lists Mr. Arkadin as showing on the 28th, but it is actually the 29th at 4:15 A.M.
http://www.tcm.com/schedule/index.js...zone=EST&cid=N
http://www.tcm.com/schedule/index.js...zone=EST&cid=N
04-17-06, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by naitram
I've only watched Confidential Report so far, and the extras on that disc, but I can't wait to watch the rest of the set.
Originally Posted by MahatmaPetey
I don't know why it gets the reputation it does. Outside of the shit eating scene, i enjoyed it quite a bit.
I don't know why it gets the reputation it does. Outside of the shit eating scene, i enjoyed it quite a bit.
