Films/DVD Asylum

Fritz Langs Metropolis in LA on Sunday

118.243.92.48

grinagog

World premiere of the 1927 print, discovered in Argentina + converted to digital media and restored. The most complete version yet; as the director would have intended it to be seen. Run, don't walk, to catch this Classic if you are in LA on Sunday ( ! )
GW
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Edits: 04/22/10

Follow Ups:

Tragically, the Alloy orchestra will probably all but ruin the presentation. - Audiophilander 14:19:39 04/23/10 (1)
I'm pretty sure that Fritz Lang would not have approved of the Alloy orchestra creating sound effects and modernist interpretations of his seminal work. A better choice would've been the Mont Alto Orchestra in lieu of full orchestral accompaniment or a recording of the recent reconstruction's Berlin premier score. While the Alloy orchestra may be popular in some circles their "music" is definitely an acquired taste that many never acquire; for that reason it is greatly overhyped in the promotional ad. I guise it was cheaper to hire three noise makers than a real orchestra or chamber group of any merit.
If shown in my area I hope that the Metropolis restoration receives better treatment with a properly recorded orchestral score during it's brief theatrical run; otherwise, I'll wait for the BD release.
AuPh

Edits: 04/23/10
- You may be right on this one, will be interesting to hear the comments nt - Victor Khomenko 16:32:05 04/23/10 (0)
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