A more convincing case (for male viewers, at least) for the benefits of open matte could be made by citing as an example Jackie Brown, or should I say Bridget Fonda. :)
Could somebody post more screen caps of the censored shotgun-blast-to-the-head scene? (I already looked at DVDBeaver's review.) I'm still on the fence about this one - I'd love to get the R1 for the extras etc., but having seen the uncensored version of the scene, I'd hate to lose it.
That's the oldest trick in the book, often used for ironic effect (see also: A Clockwork Orange and Natural Born Killers). The trailer in question aimed more at reverence, though, but it's still very common to use contrasting music in a trailer - in fact, it seems that most action/adventure...
Say goodbye to my little bank account! It's going to be a good Summer, but eventually rain must Fall... when the Scars come out to shine. And when the frat's away, the House will play. God that was pretentious. :b
There's something else on the linked page that sounds interesting: THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST ($34.95) Exclusive DVD bonus features include: · Martin Scorsese (Director) Commentary · William Dafoe (Actor) Commentary · Behind-the-scenes footage · Text/Photo Galleries ASPECT...
I'm interested too, but don't have any new info. Off topic: why does the company itself spell the name "Lions Gate"? It makes me want to cringe every time I see that.
Sorry to threadcrap, but I'm not surprised in the least that this film is yet to be released on DVD. I thought it was horrendously bad, and yes, I have considered the possibility that it's supposed to be a satire. Ugh. I am waiting for AB's "Hills Have Eyes" SE due in Fall, though(although that...