16.2.09

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film diary

16 February 09

The Exterminating Angel (1962)

Luis Buñuel, Dir.

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Greatness can never be explained - only witnessed. Greatness can never be explained... Wait. Didn't I just say that?

3 comments:

Collin Kelley said...

It just came out on Criterion DVD. Did you buy it?

sam of the ten thousand things said...

I did, Collin, and I couldn’t be more pleased. My understanding is that the Criterion version has the complete film, with all scenes in their intended forms. The PAL package does not offer that – cutting out some of the repeated scenes – but that repetition is essential to Buñuel’s concept of the story. Good assortment of supplements, as well.

Collin Kelley said...

It's on my list to buy. :) Criterion is putting out some fab stuff this year: The Last Metro and Wise Blood are my two must haves.