Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse hits DVD
10-21-07, 08:41 AM
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I've heard so much about this documentary, so it's a must see just to see what everyone is excited about. I know there's a definite storied past with this movie, so I'm definitely looking forward to getting some of the background on this masterpiece.
I love Apocalypse Now and documentaries are my 2nd favorite genre...this will be a purchase for me.
I love Apocalypse Now and documentaries are my 2nd favorite genre...this will be a purchase for me.
10-21-07, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr. Forrester
As excited as I am about this release, it's a bit disappointing to hear that the director of the documentary has seemingly been actively excluded from participating in its release on DVD:
http://hollywood-elsewhere.com/archives/2007/10/hearts_of_darkn.php
Two commentaries (one from Hickenlooper and another with the Coppolas) would have made made this release something truly amazing.
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http://hollywood-elsewhere.com/archives/2007/10/hearts_of_darkn.php
Two commentaries (one from Hickenlooper and another with the Coppolas) would have made made this release something truly amazing.
Dr. Forrester
10-29-07, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by The Running Man
Apologies if this has been covered, but I heard word that the documentary made be altered for this release compared to the previous version.
Is this true and can anyone clarify?
Is this true and can anyone clarify?
11-10-07, 02:15 PM
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I just read the review over at DVDBeaver. To quote Gary:
"The picture appears in its original 1.33:1 aspect ratio. Generally, the quality is poor since the footage was shot with 16mm cameras. Some scenes were shot or mastered on video, so parts of the documentary is dark and muddy. The raw footage that Francis Ford Coppola shot for his movie was un-restored (scratches, sprocket jumps, etc.), though scenes from the finished film look very good. The source could be analog video, which would explain ghosting and mild interlacing."
...if you check out Gary's review, he also shows a few screen captures that look like crap. Therefore, it seems that one shouldn't set their expectations too high for this release. In spite of the lacking video quality, I'm still buying it.
"The picture appears in its original 1.33:1 aspect ratio. Generally, the quality is poor since the footage was shot with 16mm cameras. Some scenes were shot or mastered on video, so parts of the documentary is dark and muddy. The raw footage that Francis Ford Coppola shot for his movie was un-restored (scratches, sprocket jumps, etc.), though scenes from the finished film look very good. The source could be analog video, which would explain ghosting and mild interlacing."
...if you check out Gary's review, he also shows a few screen captures that look like crap. Therefore, it seems that one shouldn't set their expectations too high for this release. In spite of the lacking video quality, I'm still buying it.
11-10-07, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by tofferman
Therefore, it seems that one shouldn't set their expectations too high for this release. In spite of the lacking video quality, I'm still buying it.
11-20-07, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by The Valeyard
I couldn't find it at my Best Buy.
11-20-07, 03:36 PM
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My Best Buy didn't have a single copy of Heart of Darkness in. Oh, they had a bajillion copies of the most obscure shitty double-dips that have been out for ages, but here's one of the most acclaimed documentaries, never before available on dvd (with the long out of print VHS ebay prices going for almost $200), and they don't get a single fucking coppy. What the fucking shit is that load of cock? At least Boarders was close by, and they had a copy - yes, only one, but they had about 50 copies of the new Hanna Montana...
11-20-07, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by slop101
At least Boarders was close by, and they had a copy - yes, only one, but they had about 50 copies of the new Hanna Montana...
Hanna Montana came out!?!?! Oh shit! I gotta get to Best Buy!!!!
11-20-07, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenVulture
Why yes, I always expect eye-popping visuals from a 15 year old documentary that is mostly made up of old, faded, scratched-up home movies and video.
11-23-07, 07:23 AM
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I just watched it and it looks and plays just fine.
I had to order my copy from HMV.ca, since neither Best Buy or Future Shop carried it.
Remember that much of this was filmed in 16mm. Even so, I had no problem with it since it was a documentary. 90% of the film is clear and clean.
For those of you who love Apocalypse Now!, this is a MUST buy. This is THE companion documentary to watch with the film.
Grab it while it's still on the market.
I had to order my copy from HMV.ca, since neither Best Buy or Future Shop carried it.
Remember that much of this was filmed in 16mm. Even so, I had no problem with it since it was a documentary. 90% of the film is clear and clean.
For those of you who love Apocalypse Now!, this is a MUST buy. This is THE companion documentary to watch with the film.
Grab it while it's still on the market.
11-24-07, 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by UngersPride
I just watched it and it looks and plays just fine.
I had to order my copy from HMV.ca, since neither Best Buy or Future Shop carried it.
Remember that much of this was filmed in 16mm. Even so, I had no problem with it since it was a documentary. 90% of the film is clear and clean.
For those of you who love Apocalypse Now!, this is a MUST buy. This is THE companion documentary to watch with the film.
Grab it while it's still on the market.
I had to order my copy from HMV.ca, since neither Best Buy or Future Shop carried it.
Remember that much of this was filmed in 16mm. Even so, I had no problem with it since it was a documentary. 90% of the film is clear and clean.
For those of you who love Apocalypse Now!, this is a MUST buy. This is THE companion documentary to watch with the film.
Grab it while it's still on the market.
11-24-07, 04:28 AM
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What's the best B&M price for this? With all the chaos of the cheap DVD's from After-Thanksgiving, I forgot that this even came out.