tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post8999343841123883225..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Lunchtime Poll: DVD CommentariesNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-70182231295817644962007-04-30T09:55:00.000-04:002007-04-30T09:55:00.000-04:00Ah - I thought I'd be the only one with The Goonie...Ah - I thought I'd be the only one with The Goonies. The commentary much more enjoyable than the film btw.Ástahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06729555973973390786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-51482544632012353392007-04-27T10:45:00.000-04:002007-04-27T10:45:00.000-04:00Emma Thompson - Sense and SensibilitySydney Pollac...Emma Thompson - Sense and Sensibility<BR/><BR/>Sydney Pollack - Out of Africa<BR/><BR/>Patricia Rozema - Mansfield Parkshawnphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492908414909273528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-57241142257976165112007-04-27T09:24:00.000-04:002007-04-27T09:24:00.000-04:00The commentary by director James Grey for the unde...The commentary by director James Grey for the underatted film "The Yards" is one of my favourite commentaries. It's filled with fascinating insight and I highly highly recommend it. It's a good movie too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-40441926905001695912007-04-27T04:49:00.000-04:002007-04-27T04:49:00.000-04:00Although I haven't listened to many commentaries r...Although I haven't listened to many commentaries recently (my roomate finds them boring), of those I've listened my favourite was definitely THE GOONIES!!! <BR/>Almost all the "kids" are there with the director (excepting Sean Astin who was probably wearing hobbit feet in NZ) and you can tell they haven't seen each other or the movie in over a decade. Their comments generate some real laughs (especially with the "shuffle truffle") <BR/>Definitely reccomend it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-26060371138528314832007-04-27T03:34:00.000-04:002007-04-27T03:34:00.000-04:00The Thing/Big trouble in Little China & Escape fro...The Thing/Big trouble in Little China & Escape from New York are great fun...John Carpenter & Kurt Russell have so many entertaining stories...Oh and Shaun of the Dead's is hysterical too...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-36864745192626555712007-04-26T21:23:00.000-04:002007-04-26T21:23:00.000-04:00The only commentaries I've listened to that I real...The only commentaries I've listened to that I really enjoyed are Joss Whedon's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-28372398938296066152007-04-26T20:37:00.000-04:002007-04-26T20:37:00.000-04:00Adam K. I LOVE the movie Thelma and Louise, but th...Adam K. I LOVE the movie Thelma and Louise, but the commentary bored me. The ladies are very high energy at the beginning (especially Geena, who admittedly is a hoot - she sounds like she's had 10 Hersey's bars and is bouncing off the walls) but then the energy predictably wanes - and for how long can you listen to them discuss how controversial the film was when released? I already KNOW that bit; please tell me something I don't already know.<BR/><BR/>And I have to admit that Baz' commentary tracks for MR bored me - but perhaps I was on Baz overload by that point (if I heard "red curtain cinema" once, I heard it a thousand times. Yo, Baz - I got the point the first time, thank you.) I think having him on both tracks was a bad idea - they ought to have made room for a fresh POV. Having Ewan on one of the tracks probably would have been fun, but for insight into the filmmaking process it would have been great to hear from, say, editor Jill Bilcock.<BR/><BR/>And I didn't think Nicole came off as pretentious on the Hours commentary, but rather as more reserved and less "chatty" and warm than Meryl. (But yes, I am one of those infamous "touchy Nicole fans", so I admit I may be biased.)<BR/><BR/>RedSatinDollAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-48322612203902579872007-04-26T20:28:00.000-04:002007-04-26T20:28:00.000-04:00You've started part 3 of the Moulin Rouge tribute?...You've started part 3 of the Moulin Rouge tribute? Nat, you just made my month!<BR/><BR/>I still don't see how you're going to cram the rest of the movie into just two parts when you've only covered up to the end of the ELM, though.<BR/><BR/>-RedSatinDollAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-8274770195516313822007-04-26T19:57:00.000-04:002007-04-26T19:57:00.000-04:00Some of the commentaries y'all have mentioned are ...Some of the commentaries y'all have mentioned are available via online streams at <A HREF="http://power.listentoamovie.com/" REL="nofollow">listentoamovie.com</A>.<BR/><BR/>- <A HREF="http://power.listentoamovie.com/popup.php?Active=newmovielist&&ID=352" REL="nofollow">Sideways</A><BR/>- <A HREF="http://power.listentoamovie.com/popup.php?Active=newmovielist&&ID=386" REL="nofollow">Serenity</A><BR/>- <A HREF="http://power.listentoamovie.com/popup.php?Active=newmovielist&&ID=74" REL="nofollow">Waiting For Guffman</A><BR/><BR/>To list just a few. It's a nifty site.StinkyLuluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765533714740641857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-37844159566689191692007-04-26T18:34:00.000-04:002007-04-26T18:34:00.000-04:00The Garden State commentary with Zach Braff and Na...The Garden State commentary with Zach Braff and Natalie Portman is so mind-bendingly great! They are both so pretentious and brain-dead that it's worth listening to just so you understand why why no one should ever allow either of them to work again.<BR/><BR/>It's so cringe-worthy and stomach-turning. Just so wonderfully bland and at the same time catty as hell. Braff is basically one Harold and Maude reference away from full-on asking Natalie on a date. Natalie is such a bitch to him and seems resentful that she not only that she was in the movie but has to sit through it again.<BR/><BR/>For sheer entertainment value, check it out.<BR/><BR/>I also like listening to Culturesnob's great drunken commentary track on Lady in the Water. Though not technically a commentary track.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-80337568232327862722007-04-26T17:31:00.000-04:002007-04-26T17:31:00.000-04:00I second the recommendations for Emma Thompson on ...I second the recommendations for Emma Thompson on Sense and Sensibility and on Remains of the Day. She is hilarious. Then there is Julie Christie on Fahrenheit 451. Film historian Jeanine Basinger is always worth listening to because she knows so much about Hollywood filmmaking. One of her commentaries is on the Laura DVD.<BR/><BR/>To be honest, I have a large DVD collection, and I've bought many of the DVDs for the commentaries, but I never had time to listen to them.gabrieloakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00460263240309976652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-20791907894401888092007-04-26T10:37:00.000-04:002007-04-26T10:37:00.000-04:00has anyone heard the babyjane commentary that supp...<I>has anyone heard the babyjane commentary that supposedly features lypsinka and charles busch? cuz that sounds like it should be awesome and worth the money</I><BR/><BR/>We just watched it tonight due to your question, as I hadn't noticed before who the commenters were. <BR/><BR/>It was, sad to say, disappointing. Busch and Epperson didn't know much about film in general or even this one in particular, many of their anecdotes were inaccurate, and though they delighted in every move of Davis's, they seemed to be under the impression that Crawford was the poor dignified lady greatly put upon by Davis. Those two actresses were legendarily vicious to each other throughout filming.<BR/><BR/>It was amusing at times, but not a commentary I'd give a repeat listen. <BR/><BR/>The commentary by Julian Fellowes for <I>Gosford Park</I> was great, as was Altman's.Samantha Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11641950050217485324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-18180317800045182392007-04-26T09:26:00.000-04:002007-04-26T09:26:00.000-04:00The commentary tracks on pretty much any Criterion...The commentary tracks on pretty much any Criterion release are worth the time, but my favourite favourite was their edition of "Silence of the Lambs" with Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Jonathan Demme and FBI behavioural specialist John Douglas. Brilliant and very insightful. Also, the commentary track on Talledega Nights has to be heard to be believed. I don't even know who it is, but they talk complete fiction for the entire length of the movie, including the fact it cost $400 million to make because all of the children are a) animatronic, b) CGI, c) forced perspective and d) little people dressed in children costumes.Kambeihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11525358122591015210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-38164470239561453552007-04-26T07:31:00.000-04:002007-04-26T07:31:00.000-04:00Deborah --i know. this is just why i asked the que...Deborah --i know. this is just why i asked the question. I'm totally making a spreadsheet and i'll try to get to all of these.<BR/><BR/>i can't even remember the last time i listened to a commentary and this has me rarin' to do that all over again. (the other thing is that I've been thinking it might be fun to record a few of them...sort of an audio version of <A HREF="http://www.thefilmexperience.net/Shrine/movies/moulin_pg1.html" REL="nofollow">what i'm halfway through for Moulin Rouge!</A> ---and yes I have started typing part 3 for those who've been asking.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-38586921722001912192007-04-26T06:57:00.000-04:002007-04-26T06:57:00.000-04:00Oh, I found a review of the DVD from years back:"t...Oh, I found a review of the DVD from years back:<BR/><BR/>"<I>the quartet makes fun of Milla's fashion ads, the film's lame marketing campaign and passing gas during nude scenes in the first ten minutes alone. Another high point is when Jovovich's dog craps on the floor during the middle of the movie - a commentary first, I'm sure.</I>"<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.dvdfile.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1477&Itemid=3" REL="nofollow">the rest</A>Glenn Dunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424659636310160482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-22435923421713557682007-04-26T06:49:00.000-04:002007-04-26T06:49:00.000-04:00I haven't listened to any commentaries lately exce...I haven't listened to any commentaries lately except the <I>Showgirls</I> VIP DVD one. But I gotta say, the <I>Resident Evil</I> commentary is one of the funniest things I've ever heard. They discuss things such as yeast infections, Milla Jovovich makes sure everyone is quiet for her crotch shot, and at one point a dog walks into the studio and shits on the floor! It is hysterical. Even if the movie is sorta blah.Glenn Dunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424659636310160482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-65575698530189308232007-04-26T02:42:00.000-04:002007-04-26T02:42:00.000-04:00My favourite by some way is American Beauty. I LO...My favourite by some way is <I>American Beauty</I>. I LOVED the film before I heard it, but after hearing it, my lifelong adoration for it was cemented.<BR/><BR/>Firstly, I could listen to Mendes all day, but the late Conrad L Hall's wonderful and insightful comments about his lensing/lighting choices have forever changed how I look at cinematography.<BR/><BR/>I'd also recommend Van Sant/Heche/Vaughn talking about <I>Psycho</I>. It gave me a whole new appreciation for what they were trying to achieve, and I still find that film one of the most theoretically fascinating puzzlers of the last decade. (i.e. Why is it not regarded as one of the greatest films ever made when it's practically a shot-for-shot reproduction with a glorious performance from Heche?)<BR/><BR/>RobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-25652295480921732412007-04-26T01:06:00.000-04:002007-04-26T01:06:00.000-04:00Wow, someone should take this comment thread and c...Wow, someone should take this comment thread and create a master list.<BR/><BR/>I'm a fan of an odd cult movie called <I>Times Square</I> with Tim Curry. The director's commentary is all about how the director (Allan Moyle) was lied to, manipulated, had his story butchered, and was ultimately fired. The commentary is his first viewing of the film since his ignoble departure, and he is honest, surprised (he doesn't remember it all that well) and bemused. <BR/><BR/>I like the Seven Samurai commentary track. One of those "expert" tracks like Ebert's, but I don't remember who does it.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05061313079120981794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-68590122127064841342007-04-26T00:49:00.000-04:002007-04-26T00:49:00.000-04:00Oh yeah! CARRIE FISHER's commentary on Postbards ...Oh yeah! CARRIE FISHER's commentary on <EM>Postbards from the Edge</EM>!!! Has anyone mentioned that? It's absolute gold. The crown jewel of all DVD commentaries. The disc is worth buying just for that track. She's hilarious.<BR/><BR/>That and <EM>Thelma & Louise</EM> are probably my favorites.adam k.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13485604493059621307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-88004598938678971512007-04-26T00:46:00.000-04:002007-04-26T00:46:00.000-04:00I second the Hours love. Julianne and especially ...I second the <EM>Hours</EM> love. Julianne and especially Meryl were a joy to listen to. Though I remember Nicole coming off a bit vacuous and pretentious by comparison. Maybe I should have another listen.<BR/><BR/>And anything with Todd Haynes talking is great, cause as you can imagine, the man always says intelligent things. <BR/><BR/>I also recall the <EM>Dancer in the Dark</EM> and <EM>Requiem for a Dream</EM> commentaries being very interesting. Baz's <EM>Moulin Rouge!</EM> commentaries also are very fun, and Jodie's <EM>Contact</EM> commentary is well worth a listen. I was actually also a fan of the "everyone get drunk and talk about the movie" commentary for <EM>Boogie Nights</EM>. <BR/><BR/>But I really have to give a shout-out to the <EM>Thelma & Louise</EM> special edition track with Susan, Geena, and Callie Khouri. I could listen to them all day. SO entertaining. Susan's usually saying something deep and meaningful, while Geena is joyously irreverent ("listen to our accents!"). Khouri doesn't add much, but doesn't really detract other. It's a gem.<BR/><BR/>Basically a rule of thumb, I think, is that if you are a fan of the people involved, you will enjoy hearing them talk. If you're not, then you won't. Also, actors generally give the best ones, since they're just naturally more entertaining people.adam k.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13485604493059621307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-45937857401095004472007-04-26T00:27:00.000-04:002007-04-26T00:27:00.000-04:00Goodfellas Special Edition has two commentary trac...Goodfellas Special Edition has two commentary tracks one with Henry Hill and his FBI prosecutor and another with bits and pieces of Irwin Winkler, Scorsese, I think Schoonmaker and Ray Liotta and Lorraine Bracco - A LOT of good stuff in there<BR/><BR/>Oliver Stones commentary on JFK is also good, insight into the making and where some of his theories came from and how valid they are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-28046969768840755832007-04-26T00:09:00.000-04:002007-04-26T00:09:00.000-04:00Oh, I absolutely agree that any commentary on Buff...Oh, I absolutely agree that any commentary on Buffy, Angel, or Firefly by Joss Whedon is beyond excellent. <BR/><BR/>Also, I think one of the very best commentaries I have ever heard was Christopher McQuarrie and Bryan Singer's for The Usual Suspects. It's very anecdotal (read: gossipy), but not, I am happy to note, too insiderish. <BR/><BR/>Another fave is Martin Scorsese, Paul Schrader, Jay Cocks, and Willem Dafoe on The Last Temptation of Christ. This movie was impenetrable to me until I listened to the commentary. All very conversational and informative, although some of them (I think Scorsese and Dafoe?) were recorded separately. I could listen to Martin Scorsese talk about movies - his and everyone else's - for hours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-52229197511196659482007-04-25T23:55:00.000-04:002007-04-25T23:55:00.000-04:00I second the Julie Taymor tracks (how did I forget...I second the Julie Taymor tracks (how did I forget?) She's a genius.Yaseen Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908587347677660287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-83735293453158351462007-04-25T21:17:00.000-04:002007-04-25T21:17:00.000-04:00Nat: While I agree with your comments re: dvd comm...Nat: While I agree with your comments re: dvd commentaries, I do believe some are good and worth hearing. I am here thinking more of TV DVD commentaries and not so much movies. I mean Joss' commentary on Once More With Feeling or The Body are gold!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-87688720497205426312007-04-25T21:16:00.000-04:002007-04-25T21:16:00.000-04:00I've always thought the Julie Taymor commentaries ...I've always thought the Julie Taymor commentaries for Titus and Frida were pretty good.<BR/><BR/>The Richard Kelly/Kevin Smith commentary for Donnie Darko director's cut is fun.<BR/><BR/>It's already been said, but John Waters does the best commentary around, and not just his own films, but others like Mommie Dearest and Christmas Evil.<BR/><BR/>Shortbus has a good one, if only because it has Justin Bond on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com