repo man c/d

When does this come out? That cover is fantastic

haven't seen this in ages, never really struck a chord w/ me cept Stanton's lines

― saltwater incursion (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, January 16, 2013 8:02 AM (26 minutes ago) Bookmark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4QKiYar9pI

watched this recently on a pretty poor DVD version, it was notable how much it needed cleaning up. Awesome they've done that!

Yeah, that's something going unremarked -- Robby Müller's cinematography is just stellar, so to see it all cleaned up this way is going to be a beauty. Gets the bright light of the sky around here perfectly.

it was pretty much VHS quality IIRC which did add a certain nostalgic something, but yeah it deserves to be able to shine.

it's kinda killing me that I can't remember what theater I saw it in in '84

The local art theater had this a year or two ago and i had always seen it on VHS at a friend's place etc and it was such a HUGE riot. Yes, the cinematography is beautiful, but the script is brilliant. It's jam-packed with iconic memorable lines. Probably the best cult film of all time imo. Seeing it in the theater was such an incredible experience i don't think i will ever be able to watch another Alex Cox movie cos there is no way they can match up. The stars were aligned with this one.

"Ordinary fucking people."

Walker is pretty wild

Walker is kind of a bore. Highway Patrolman is pretty good.

Straight To Hell is fun when you're drunk

If this is the same as the Masters of Cinema UK Blu-ray release that came out a year ago, check out the Harry Zen Stanton extra feature. It's... something.

"Ordinary fucking people."

This line turned up in Party Down and I was like, yeah, I think I can handle this show.

scored an advance copy of the Criterion relase

omg u guys

it's a little weird at first to see it not looking like a 5-times dubbed vhs copy, which I think I had kind of subconsciously lumped into 'part of its charm'

but all that LA squalor looks so beautiful now lol :) and the final sequence flying over LA was meant for the bluray transfer, it really came up beautifully.

I want to staple the packaging to a jacket and wear it around

Yeah, I have a copy of the UK Masters of Cinema blu-ray which I think is the same transfer. It looks fucking great - you could lose yourself in the lines in Harry Dean Stanton's face.

Repo Man's up there with Chinatown as one of the quintessential LA movies. Have we done an "LA movies" thread?

We have! And Repo Man's in the OP! Thanks Ned.

Great LA films

i don't know how I never noticed before but in that first opening scene, when the camera is on the car looking back down the highway you can see the smog line on the horizon

Alex Cox on the new edition

awesome

especially this:
By the way, the rights to the original screenplay of REPO MAN revert to me in just a few years’ time. If anyone wants to remake the original script, or do a sequel to it, get in touch with me in early 2015…

fkn studio weasels man what a bunch of cwords

I've never been happier to have a timely backlog of amazon pts

We have! And Repo Man's in the OP! Thanks Ned.

Ha, thanks. Yeah, it's a no-brainer, this.

ilxors we should make a pact to hit up Coxy in 2015 with our sequel/remake/lolcats version

After Repo Chick, im not too sure any revisiting of the Repo Man brand needs to happen ever again.

I really really want this re-release tho!

I have the 2003 Universal DVD, but am strongly considering buying this new version (but the 2DVD set, not the Blu-Ray, as I don't own a Blu-Ray player).

I think the addition of the tv cut alone is worth the repurchase.

Just pre-ordered it from Amazon for $20.

http://www.criterion.com/current/posts/2737-repo-man-packaging

gorgeous and i want it but that single comment still otm

For once the US Blu-ray packaging is better the the UK's.

lol @ generic packaging, otm

in the commentary Cox said that the only 2 sponsors for the movie were Ralph's supermarkets for the generic food/bevs, and the airfresheners, which is why they're everywhere in the movie :D

Generic "DVD" packaging on matte stock with that mohawked skull + title + Criterion logo in high-gloss spot varnish would have worked.

or outer paper sleeve with generic DVD packaging / mohawk skull slides out, is actual cover

looks great. want. generic packaging would have been fun, but a little too dull for such an antic film. agree with random commenter that generic "disc" is a nice compromise.

or outer paper sleeve with generic DVD packaging / mohawk skull slides out, is actual cover

― 乒乓, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 3:02 PM (6 hours ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

ding

Watching it now. The print is fucking pristine. Totally worth it.

Haven't watched the main feature yet, but have been through most of the extras. One thing I've taken away (and I don't know how I slept on this the first 20-30 times I've seen the movie) is that Olivia Barash (Leila from The United Fruitcake Outlet)was quite the little fox back then.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/fFsbqlx6ud5wgbttV0mpfv5P_400.jpg

Leila: What about our relationship?

Otto: What?

Leila: Our relationship!

Otto: Fuck that!

Leila: You SHITHEAD! I'm glad I tortured you!

the slaps were unplanned - she says in the interview that that's why emilio was laughing, he had no idea she was gonna do it either time <3

blu-ray is in my hot little hands as well; waiting to watch it though till I have a suitably sizable group to watch it with. First ever blu ray purchase too.

I feel like I should buy the Bluray, too, just in case I one day have a player.

gotta use this PS3 I bought for something

Hah United Fruitcake Outlet.

"I blame society"

bought a copy of this today on a whim, and because it was on sale for cheap. a cheap whim. it's beautiful. incredibly well designed on every level. such a great idea to style it in the manner of punk show flyers, photocopied fanzines and underground comics. makes it feel like a tribute to a cultural moment as much as, you know, dvd packaging.

was so happy when this slotted alphabetically right next to the the rules of the game criterion

I kinda loved Repo Chick. I mean, it's terrible on many levels, and in no way gets out of the original's shadow, but after you get past what it isn't, the film is an enjoyable romp. I got swept away and also liked the way Cox paid tribute to outmoded special f/x processes like miniatures/models and back-projections by utilizing them via modern yet still lo-fi techniques (digital green screen compositing). The movie is on the better end of the contemporary "midnight movie" school.

It also helps that I got my copy for $1.50. It's worth that much.

Like in '84, it looks great (Robby Muller) and is at its best when Stanton or Tracey Walter is monologuing, but not really much of a movie. Good soundtrack tho.

melonfarming seems to be a popular pastime.

& cheetos, doritos and cornfritos are a great balanced diet innit?

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young Emilio was a nice piece too

VG this one will need to be on a loop

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