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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: GUEST,Ron Olesko Date: 22 Sep 03 - 03:35 PM So now we are pompous if we appreciate Bob Dylan??????? That is pretty rude M.G.!!! |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: GUEST,Martin Gibson Date: 22 Sep 03 - 03:10 PM Rick Fielding- Your pompous is showing. Bobby Zimmerman? Had your ears checked for pitch lately? |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: GUEST,Slickerbill Date: 22 Sep 03 - 03:04 PM Loved the film, but I'm with you on the extra dvd stuff. I especially loved the Folksmen's "Corn Wine" . Has the makings of a classic. |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: GUEST,Ron Olesko Date: 22 Sep 03 - 02:36 PM You are exactly right Clinton, that was my point. The problem is the "disapointed" voices are those that are being voiced HERE, from hardcore folkies. I've worked in the television industry for 23 years and I've always thought that "Broadcast News" could have been a better movie because they missed a number of details and opportunities. However,while that might have me laugh a bit more, the film probably would have suffered on a whole. |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: jimmyt Date: 22 Sep 03 - 02:26 PM CLinton, it is a suburb of Hamilton Ontario, on the north (or Head, egro Capo) end of town. Known for their Stella Guitar refinishers and sardine cannery. |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: Clinton Hammond Date: 22 Sep 03 - 02:16 PM "the people who were disapointed SEEM to be hardcore folkies" Which I don't think were the taget audience for this movie at all... nor do I think they should have been... May as well make a movie with red headed girls named "Schnarf" as the target audience... What's "Hamilton Capo"? (heh... ) |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: Jeri Date: 22 Sep 03 - 01:28 PM Looks like I may finally see this! Tuesday, huh? Tomorrow? The only problem with DVD is that I have to watch it on my computer. |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: Rick Fielding Date: 22 Sep 03 - 12:46 PM My criterion for a Christopher Guest film appears to be enjoying it again and again and again and ag........ ......but THIS amp goes up to 11! Question: How can you tell if a commercial 60s folk group has not worked in 40 years (until PBS calls)? They're still using Hamilton capos. Cheers Rick |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: Amos Date: 22 Sep 03 - 10:38 AM Well I rthought A Mighty Wind was as funny as hell. I don't need to see it again but if I did I have a DVD/CD read and write drive that BBW installed in my puder one night as a birthday surprise, so I am all set. A |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: GUEST,Ron Olesko Date: 22 Sep 03 - 09:52 AM Incidently, the cast of A Mighty Wind is in the middle of tour. This past Saturday night they performed two shows at the REAL Town Hall in NYC. Unfortunately I had a prior engagement, but I do know a few people who went and gave it a rave review. The entire cast (with the exception of Fred Willard) appeared and performed in character. There seems to be divided opinion about the film, as is the case with most movies. From what I've gathered, the people who were disapointed SEEM to be hardcore folkies who were expecting more "in" jokes or people who were expecting the film to be another Spinal Tap. The latter is a bit unfair since Spinal Tap really was the among the first in the musical mockumentary genre. It is very hard to repeat such a classic. Another group of "dissenters" seem to miss(or don't care for) the subtle humor in the songs. I found them to be hysterical, but if you were expecting the in-your-face style of a Tom Lehrer, look elsewhere. Pop some corn, sit back, and enjoy the DVD for what it is - a fun comedy. |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: Little Robyn Date: 22 Sep 03 - 03:30 AM Hey Rick, here in lil ole New Zealand an electronic co. is offering a Cyber Drive Combo CDRW/DVD that you just plug into your computer! That way you can play DVDs and then you can write your own CDs into the bargain!!! And they're only $148(NZ). I'm just sad because I don't think my computer will take it. Robyn |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: Clinton Hammond Date: 21 Sep 03 - 10:45 PM Man... this forum needs a moderator... Amergin... I wouldn't call it an amazing connection... I just happen to know a guy who manages a Blockbuster store... Their new movies get released on Tuesdays (mostly) but are usually shipped to the store the Wed or Thurs. before... So I can usually get any new movie the weekend before it's official release... No big deal... just a handy chummer... Guest CN... I'm thinking about owning this version, but might wait to see if there's a Special Edition planned... |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: The Fooles Troupe Date: 21 Sep 03 - 10:26 PM Sorry, thought this thread was about baked beans... |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: Amergin Date: 21 Sep 03 - 09:29 PM well...since you are obviously without clinton's amazing connection...wait a couple of days and you cna find it in a shop. it's that easy. |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: GUEST,CN Date: 21 Sep 03 - 09:28 PM Cancel the last request - just ordered it from CD-WOW... |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: GUEST,CN Date: 21 Sep 03 - 09:10 PM Where can I get it? I saw it on a US/UK Virgin flight last month and enjoyed it so much I watched it twice, and I almost never watch movies on planes. I would love to know how to get a copy. Thanks in advance. |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: Ron Olesko Date: 21 Sep 03 - 04:25 PM It is getting harder and harder NOT to have a DVD player. First of all, the prices for a basic DVD player are very cheap - under $100. Second of all, VHS tapes are being slowly eased out of the marketplace. DVD sales are already higher than VHS and it is only a matter of time. Third, you are missing out on some great features. The "extras" are sometimes better than the features! |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: Clinton Hammond Date: 21 Sep 03 - 03:51 PM Ya.. well, I have seen it (The joys of a 'connection') So I started this thread so that as people do see it then can come in and comment... d'uh... |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: Amergin Date: 21 Sep 03 - 02:21 PM well, considering it won't be released for another TWO days....I don't think very many people will have seen the dvd version yet... |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: Clinton Hammond Date: 21 Sep 03 - 01:48 PM Narrow and bigoted? I woulnd't have you any other way chum! YOU can hijack away... at least you contribute more than 7 or 8 word posts that mean nothing... As for taking H into a DVD player, ya gotta find the right hook... What movies has she been into lately? Cause I can promise you, they'll have all kinds of neat stuff on the DVDs... Go at it from that angle mate... ;-) |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: Rick Fielding Date: 21 Sep 03 - 01:39 PM Hi Clinton. I was hijacking yer thread in order to spew my narrow and bigoted views about!!! Here...you can have it back.* * unless I think of something else to complain about!! Cheers and top o' the mornin'......and help me talk Heather into letting us get a DVD player. Rick |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: Clinton Hammond Date: 21 Sep 03 - 01:23 PM Hey... where did I say I thought it wasn't funny??? I liked "A Mighty Wind" a HELL of a lot more than "Best In Show" (Which seemed to just go on and on and on with no point) and I'd say I enjoyed it as much (or close enough anyway) as "Spinal Tap" But this isn't about the theatrical release folks... it's about the Special Features on the DVD... There was some really funny, very entertaining stuff there, that I'm surprised wasn't in the movie... |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: Rick Fielding Date: 21 Sep 03 - 12:49 PM Oh lordy lordy lord! Last night I watched a repeat of the "Folk special" on PBS. When I first saw it last year, I wrote in Mudcat (click) that it was horrid and embarrassing (and got lots of delicious flack). Well....on second viewing, I have to say....that it was worse! Cloying, zombie-like, and with one of the worst "Patriotic" songs (by the ubiquitous Randy Sparks) imaginable. If the gleeful geriatrics in the audience really DID make up the audience of the folk revival 40 years ago, then the music didn't really have much of an effect. Or perhaps those New Christy Minstrel fans of years ago really WERE as bland as the commercial folk groups. Geez....thank Gawd for Doc, Phil Ochs, and Bobby Zimmerman. If you have any questions as to why "A Mighty Wind" isn't as funny as "Spinal Tap", Best In Show, or "Waiting For Guffman".....just give the PBS show a look (I'm sure it'l be on again). It's hard to parody something tht's already a parody. Rick |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: John MacKenzie Date: 21 Sep 03 - 11:36 AM I thought this would be thread about Spaw. It isn't; is it?? Giok |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: Peter T. Date: 21 Sep 03 - 11:19 AM Now there is a waste of electrons! yours, Peter T. |
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Subject: RE: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: John Hindsill Date: 21 Sep 03 - 03:02 AM I guess maybe you had to live though, and be part of, the era to appreciate it. But I saw MW at a theater in a college town (San Luis Obispo, CA) where there was an audience mix of 60-somethings to college students who all seemed to mightily (excuse the pun) enjoy it. |
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Subject: A Mighty Wind on DVD From: Clinton Hammond Date: 21 Sep 03 - 02:04 AM So I watched it tonight... didn't see it in theatres... but for those who will see it on DVD, I gotta ask... Is it just me, or was some of the best stuff in the 'Deleted Scenes'? |
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