FAME... I can't believe how good it looks!!
06-04-03, 12:43 AM
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FAME... I can't believe how good it looks!!
I have scanned through parts of this disc and all I can say is WOW ! I never expected this film to look this good, it's 23 yrs old and looks like it was shot recently!! I don't know what Warner is doing in their film restoration department but everyone else needs to follow suit!!
Also they've done right by the special features. I just love the video commentary viewing option where some of the cast and Alan Parker chime in!
Biggest surprise thus far is that the designer Isaac Mizrahi was in the film (per Alan Parker). Can't wait to get more tidbits when I have a chance for a proper sit down!!
Also they've done right by the special features. I just love the video commentary viewing option where some of the cast and Alan Parker chime in!
Biggest surprise thus far is that the designer Isaac Mizrahi was in the film (per Alan Parker). Can't wait to get more tidbits when I have a chance for a proper sit down!!
06-04-03, 05:34 AM
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Originally posted by Flynn
I had heard great things about this transfer - looks like you've confirmed it. I might have to check this one out.
I had heard great things about this transfer - looks like you've confirmed it. I might have to check this one out.
Ditto...not sure why I did not preorder this title.
06-04-03, 09:07 AM
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Does Alan Parker talk at all about the editing of the film? My sister and I have always agreed that the film seems like it was edited with garden scheers. The last quarter of the film always feels rushed.
06-04-03, 11:59 AM
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Originally posted by myrdh
I CAN'T find this at Best Buy and I was there when they open. What's up with that?
I CAN'T find this at Best Buy and I was there when they open. What's up with that?
06-05-03, 04:49 PM
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Couldn't wait for the weekend.
The 5.1 mix did not disappoint! Nicely balanced....didn't try and do too much with the rear channels...(since it might have even been a mono master, don't know)...and sounded great for such an old film. My only beef is I feel the chorus/choir is mixed a bit too low during the graduation song, but that's based on listening to the stereo soundtrack LP for years.
The 5.1 mix did not disappoint! Nicely balanced....didn't try and do too much with the rear channels...(since it might have even been a mono master, don't know)...and sounded great for such an old film. My only beef is I feel the chorus/choir is mixed a bit too low during the graduation song, but that's based on listening to the stereo soundtrack LP for years.
06-05-03, 04:58 PM
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06-06-03, 10:00 AM
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Originally posted by shanester
Anybody listen to the commentary yet??..How was it??
Anybody listen to the commentary yet??..How was it??
06-06-03, 05:15 PM
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Can anyone confirm the running time? Some sites are listing it as 80 minutes and unrated. It should be 134 minutes and rated R. I want to make sure it's not a cut version before I order it. (IMdB says there was a shorter, cleaned-up version in the UK.)
06-07-03, 09:18 AM
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Originally posted by letterbox
Can anyone confirm the running time? Some sites are listing it as 80 minutes and unrated. It should be 134 minutes and rated R. I want to make sure it's not a cut version before I order it. (IMdB says there was a shorter, cleaned-up version in the UK.)
Can anyone confirm the running time? Some sites are listing it as 80 minutes and unrated. It should be 134 minutes and rated R. I want to make sure it's not a cut version before I order it. (IMdB says there was a shorter, cleaned-up version in the UK.)
06-07-03, 03:54 PM
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Originally posted by Rusty James
It is definitely the complete, R-rated, theatrical cut. Runs 133 minutes. Some very cool extras. And as others have mentioned, the transfer is simply spectacular, like someone took Windex to the fuzzy image of previous releases.
It is definitely the complete, R-rated, theatrical cut. Runs 133 minutes. Some very cool extras. And as others have mentioned, the transfer is simply spectacular, like someone took Windex to the fuzzy image of previous releases.
06-10-03, 01:48 AM
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Does anyone have a rundown of where the 'class reunion' interviews with the cast pop up?
They don't seem to pop up at the start of a chapter, so, short of watching the film again with Parker's commentary, I don't know. (I listened to Parker's commentary the first time while doing something else...)
They don't seem to pop up at the start of a chapter, so, short of watching the film again with Parker's commentary, I don't know. (I listened to Parker's commentary the first time while doing something else...)
06-10-03, 02:10 AM
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I feeeel it commin' togeh-eh-therrrrr.
06-10-03, 05:54 AM
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Originally posted by DVD Polizei
I feeeel it commin' togeh-eh-therrrrr.
I feeeel it commin' togeh-eh-therrrrr.
You know all the words this is must be one of your favourite 80's songs..Just admit it your a big Irene Carra fan..
06-10-03, 11:20 AM
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"OOOOhhh I HATE Ralph Garcy! I must remember this feeling and useitinmyacting!" ... best line reading, ever!
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06-10-03, 11:32 AM
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It's funny because I didn't realize their were so many fans of this movie!! I thought it was a quiet little film that lots of people weren't familiar with! Glad to see so many fans of this film!!