Which version of "Man With A Movie Camera?"
11-27-03, 09:15 PM
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Which version of "Man With A Movie Camera?"
I'd like to pick up a copy of Vertov's "Man With A Movie Camera." There are DVDs out by Image and Kino. Anyone know which one is the superior product?
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11-28-03, 02:09 AM
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I'm also extremely pleased with the Alloy Orchestra score on the Image release (which also has a nice commentary, as I recall).
Haven't bought the new Kino to compare.
This review briefly compares the two, and concludes about the Nyman score (Kino):
Haven't bought the new Kino to compare.
This review briefly compares the two, and concludes about the Nyman score (Kino):
Compared to the Image release, which features the original score performed by the Alloy Orchestra, it's impossible to pick a winner. True admirers will want both. The two prints are roughly comparable and the respective scores too unique and precious each in their own right
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11-28-03, 02:54 AM
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I will say this: the Alloy score is much better. The Nyman score is either mostly or entirely recycled from existing compositions and is far more repetitive and doesn't fit the film as well.
