Thanks, and great response.

Sorry, I'd intended my remarks as light and humorous in my prior post; my bad. You're right about Fairbank's Thief of Bagdad being rather longish and KINO's restoration print, clocking in at 154 minutes (i.e., apparently displayed at or very near the correct projection speed) doesn't shorten it one bit! Length aside, this version is an exceptionally nice print which displays the charm and cinematic flourishes of this classic fantasy better than prior home video releases. Moreover, there's a wonderful orchestral score of appropriate period music, provided courtesy of the Mont Alto Orchestra, that's perfectly cued to the rhythm, mood and grandeur of the story. I can't imagine anyone who sees this version being disappointed.

One word of caution should you decide to check out the Criterion release of Dreyer's Passion of Joan of Arc: this is a uniquely disturbing film based upon the actual trial/inquisition transcripts; not for the faint of heart.

BTW, here's another off-the-wall recommendation; also a Criterion release. Haxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages is a somewhat documentary-like, albeit remarkable, frequently fascinating film from the early 20's that must've kept the censors busy when it was first released, that is when they weren't scratching their heads. This unusual movie was groundbreaking on several levels and so provocative that William S. Burroughs narrated an edited down version of it (orchestrated by Jean-Luc Ponty) in the late 1968; both versions are included on the Criterion disc.

Oh, one more thing: which version of The Lost World have you seen? If you've seen or acquired the Image release DVD, which is a restoration containing rediscovered previously missing footage, animation outtakes and a miniature reproduction of the Original program, then you've got two thumbs up from your's truly. :o)

Cheers,
AuPh

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Topic - 50 Memorable Films: 1932-1968. - AudioHead 06:43:32 09/21/04 (20)

Re: 50 Memorable Films: 1932-1968. - add "Face In A Crowd"" imo (nt) - freddyi 09:59:24 09/26/04 (0)

Only American? - mvwine 06:59:40 09/22/04 (3)

Throw In Godzilla-1954 To Make It International. nt - AudioHead 07:34:40 09/22/04 (2)

More Seriously.... - AudioHead 07:44:36 09/22/04 (1)

Ok, Then - mvwine 06:58:29 09/23/04 (0)

Whoops, you left out "12 O'Clock High" (nt) - rnhood 14:57:15 09/21/04 (1)

All Is Well...Knew You Would Eventually O'Clock It In. nt - AudioHead 06:03:34 09/22/04 (0)

One apparently unintended omission, since you apparently like SF films almost as much as I: - Audiophilander 10:54:23 09/21/04 (2)

Re: One apparently unintended omission, since you apparently like SF films almost as much as I: - rico 13:17:32 09/21/04 (0)

Re: One apparently unintended omission, since you apparently like SF films almost as much as I: - AudioHead 12:22:23 09/21/04 (0)

Re: 50 Memorable Films: 1932-1968. - rico 09:01:31 09/21/04 (9)

On Silents..... - AudioHead 06:19:22 09/22/04 (2)

Don't forget Fritz Lang's UFA (German) film Woman in The Moon ('29) . - Audiophilander 08:26:46 09/22/04 (1)

Frau im Mond: zehn,neun,acht,sieben,sechs.....! nt - AudioHead 12:15:59 09/22/04 (0)

Re: 50 Memorable Films: 1932-1968. - AudioHead 12:00:01 09/21/04 (5)

"I'm not big on..." - SILENCE! Seriously, yes, I'm a big fan of silent film. - Audiophilander 22:35:05 09/22/04 (4)

Re: "Also - rico 11:28:57 09/23/04 (0)

Re: "I'm not big on..." - SILENCE! Seriously, yes, I'm a big fan of silent film. - AudioHead 07:15:28 09/23/04 (2)

Thanks, and great response. - Audiophilander 08:36:51 09/23/04 (1)

Have Not Seen Restored "Lost World". Hope To Update. nt - AudioHead 15:50:22 09/23/04 (0)

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Thanks, and great response. - Audiophilander 08:36:51 09/23/04 (1)

Have Not Seen Restored "Lost World". Hope To Update. nt - AudioHead 15:50:22 09/23/04 (0)

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