Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring
04-03-04, 10:19 PM
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring just had its limited theatrical release this weekend here in the US. But I know that the DVD was released in March. I wonder if anyone has this release...
...and how is it?
Thanks in advance!
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...and how is it?
Thanks in advance!
Cheers
DVD Smurf
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04-04-04, 04:29 PM
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I got this over at DVDasian.com about the Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and Spring DVD. It has a sypnopsis of the movie, specs, and some very beautiful, picturesque stills of the movie. I kind of debating on whether I should pick up the DVD or go watch it in the theater, since this movie is playing at a local theater. Click on me.
04-05-04, 09:29 AM
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It will be on my next order along with Samaria which is now available for pre-order.
Notice that clothing was added to this poster.
Notice that clothing was added to this poster.
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04-05-04, 11:43 AM
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DVDBeaver has very good review of it
http://207.136.67.23/film/DVDReview2...mer-winter.htm
i am looking forward to getting this myself
http://207.136.67.23/film/DVDReview2...mer-winter.htm
i am looking forward to getting this myself
04-05-04, 04:27 PM
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Once again, Gary does it, that is provides an excellent review of the DVD on DVDBeaver... (thanks for the link dvdisoil)
I will now place the order...
I am still curious what cinelion thinks about the film, please post your thoughts...
Cheers all
DVD Smurf
I will now place the order...
I am still curious what cinelion thinks about the film, please post your thoughts...
Cheers all
DVD Smurf
04-07-04, 02:43 PM
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I have the DVD and it's awesome. Anamorphic widescreen, DTS and English subs. It also has bonuses that do not have English subs such as cast and crew information, the storyline and a presentation by the director at a screening.
Recommended.
Recommended.
04-07-04, 04:02 PM
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter ... and Spring (Not rated)
Director: Kim Ki-duk. With Kim Ki-duk, Oh Young-soo, Kim Young-min, Kim Jong-ho. (103 min.)
Set mainly at a Korean monastery floating in a lake, the five episodes in this seasonal drama show an aging monk tutoring a child in fundamental moral values, losing him to the temptations of the world, and giving up his earthly existence when he feels the time has come. Kim's movie conjures a sense of spiritual discipline as suspenseful as it is stunning to watch and exhilarating to contemplate. In Korean with English subtitles.
The transfer and audio are excellent. I completely agree with Gary's review. A gorgeous and thoughtful film which is both beautiful and contemplative. Highly recommended.
The dvd is packaged in a nice slipcase. I bought it at Yeondvd. Shipping is cheap and their service is top notch.
Director: Kim Ki-duk. With Kim Ki-duk, Oh Young-soo, Kim Young-min, Kim Jong-ho. (103 min.)
Set mainly at a Korean monastery floating in a lake, the five episodes in this seasonal drama show an aging monk tutoring a child in fundamental moral values, losing him to the temptations of the world, and giving up his earthly existence when he feels the time has come. Kim's movie conjures a sense of spiritual discipline as suspenseful as it is stunning to watch and exhilarating to contemplate. In Korean with English subtitles.
The transfer and audio are excellent. I completely agree with Gary's review. A gorgeous and thoughtful film which is both beautiful and contemplative. Highly recommended.
The dvd is packaged in a nice slipcase. I bought it at Yeondvd. Shipping is cheap and their service is top notch.
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04-09-04, 12:39 PM
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I just saw it at the HKIFF, and all I can say is this:
FAKE. CONTRIVED. FAUX-MYSTICISM AS ENLIGHTENMENT.
If you want a REAL buddhist film with true philosophical implications, watch "Why did Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East", not this hack of a film. I only stayed on for the cinematography.
I'll explain further once I have a chance to write my review. I can't wait to meet Kim himself later next week and tell him personally. On second thoughts, he's a big guy.....
FAKE. CONTRIVED. FAUX-MYSTICISM AS ENLIGHTENMENT.
If you want a REAL buddhist film with true philosophical implications, watch "Why did Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East", not this hack of a film. I only stayed on for the cinematography.
I'll explain further once I have a chance to write my review. I can't wait to meet Kim himself later next week and tell him personally. On second thoughts, he's a big guy.....
04-09-04, 07:42 PM
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Originally posted by Grimfarrow
I just saw it at the HKIFF, and all I can say is this:
FAKE. CONTRIVED. FAUX-MYSTICISM AS ENLIGHTENMENT.
If you want a REAL buddhist film with true philosophical implications, watch "Why did Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East", not this hack of a film. I only stayed on for the cinematography.
I'll explain further once I have a chance to write my review. I can't wait to meet Kim himself later next week and tell him personally. On second thoughts, he's a big guy.....
I just saw it at the HKIFF, and all I can say is this:
FAKE. CONTRIVED. FAUX-MYSTICISM AS ENLIGHTENMENT.
If you want a REAL buddhist film with true philosophical implications, watch "Why did Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East", not this hack of a film. I only stayed on for the cinematography.
I'll explain further once I have a chance to write my review. I can't wait to meet Kim himself later next week and tell him personally. On second thoughts, he's a big guy.....
04-09-04, 11:55 PM
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Originally posted by Grimfarrow
Need I remind that it was A.O.Scott who called Freddy Got Fingered a "surrealist" film that deserved at least 3 stars?
Need I remind that it was A.O.Scott who called Freddy Got Fingered a "surrealist" film that deserved at least 3 stars?
04-11-04, 11:01 AM
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Originally posted by Grimfarrow
I'm already hesitant about seeing his other two, considering that "Spring, Summer..." has been described to me as a Cliff's Notes version of "Why Has Bodhi Dharma Left for the East?" (a classic)
I'm already hesitant about seeing his other two, considering that "Spring, Summer..." has been described to me as a Cliff's Notes version of "Why Has Bodhi Dharma Left for the East?" (a classic)
Originally posted by Grimfarrow
I just saw it at the HKIFF, and all I can say is this:
FAKE. CONTRIVED. FAUX-MYSTICISM AS ENLIGHTENMENT.
If you want a REAL buddhist film with true philosophical implications, watch "Why did Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East", not this hack of a film. I only stayed on for the cinematography.
I just saw it at the HKIFF, and all I can say is this:
FAKE. CONTRIVED. FAUX-MYSTICISM AS ENLIGHTENMENT.
If you want a REAL buddhist film with true philosophical implications, watch "Why did Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East", not this hack of a film. I only stayed on for the cinematography.
Note that I haven't yet seen this film so I can't comment further.
04-11-04, 11:29 AM
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Ugh, no. As I have said, I was willing to give it a fair shake. However, even WITHOUT ever watching Bodhi-Dharma, it is obvious to me that this film is a work of someone who tries too hard to impress. And without the depth to back the bravado up.
In fact, if any film affected my viewing of "Spring...", it's not "Bodhi-Dharma", but a film that I saw right before "Spring...".
Naomi Kawase's "Shara".
After seeing a naturalistic, poetic, and emotionally honest film like "Shara", everything about "Spring..." seemed fake - from the overly ornate set to the cuteness of the boy to the over-acting. Plus, "Shara" also delves into themes of cyclic karma and reincarnation, but it does so with a purity that Kim would never understand.
In fact, if any film affected my viewing of "Spring...", it's not "Bodhi-Dharma", but a film that I saw right before "Spring...".
Naomi Kawase's "Shara".
After seeing a naturalistic, poetic, and emotionally honest film like "Shara", everything about "Spring..." seemed fake - from the overly ornate set to the cuteness of the boy to the over-acting. Plus, "Shara" also delves into themes of cyclic karma and reincarnation, but it does so with a purity that Kim would never understand.
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