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• You can't go wrong with any Ozu. Just "google" his films, their are literally - tinear 08:02:36 04/28/10 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Floating Weeds posted by Rod H. on April 26, 2010 at 11:40:15

  hundreds if not thousands of critical articles.
  He is one of Japan's great three.
  

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• I look forward to it, especially the visuals, but also to compare it to the first one - PhilJ 12:01:16 04/27/10 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: Floating Weeds posted by Rod H. on April 26, 2010 at 11:40:15

  I like the timeless story...
  Phil
  
  

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  • RE: I look forward to it, especially the visuals, but also to compare it to the first one - Rod H. 15:15:06 04/27/10 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: I look forward to it, especially the visuals, but also to compare it to the first one posted by PhilJ on April 27, 2010 at 12:01:16

    Your timeless comment reminded me of something. Although there are modern ships visible in parts of the film, I remember no motor vehicles. Everyone walked around the village. In one scene there was a poster on a building for modern tires...looked like radials, but I don't remember the brand. I wondered who the ad would be for, since nobody there seemed to own cars. (-:

    Interestingly, both films are rated the same, at 7.9, on IMDB.
    

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    • the lack of cars may be part of Ozu's minimalist approach - PhilJ 07:55:06 04/29/10 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: I look forward to it, especially the visuals, but also to compare it to the first one posted by Rod H. on April 27, 2010 at 15:15:06

      (obviously just a guess on my part) but I know he liked uncluttered productions so the focus was on the stories...
      Phil
      
      

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• RE: Floating Weeds......1934 or 1959 remake? * - mr grits 19:06:27 04/26/10 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: Floating Weeds posted by Rod H. on April 26, 2010 at 11:40:15

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  Share a bowl of grits with someone you love tonight.
  
  

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  • 1959 remake* - Rod H. 09:02:55 04/27/10 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Floating Weeds......1934 or 1959 remake? * posted by mr grits on April 26, 2010 at 19:06:27

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• What's "video store"? :) - Victor Khomenko 12:16:48 04/26/10 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: Floating Weeds posted by Rod H. on April 26, 2010 at 11:40:15

  But really... are there still brick and mortar stores renting out videos?
  

  
  
  
  

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  • RE: What's "video store"? :) - Rod H. 13:32:57 04/26/10 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: What's "video store"? :) posted by Victor Khomenko on April 26, 2010 at 12:16:48

    A good friend of mine owns a store close to me with 16k titles. The one other independent store in the area just moved to a smaller building to stay afloat, and many of his customers think he is out of business, which has benefitted my friend. There are two Blockbuster stores in the area also, but one of them is closing soon.
    
    In the mean time my friend's business is remaining steady. He and his wife have other sources of income, and are prepared for the reality of a decline in the near future. In the mean time they offer great service and selection, and their place of business is a fun place, with many loyal customers and some really knowlegeable and friendly employees who are all film buffs.
    
    
    
    
    

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