Films/DVD Asylum

SECONDS by John Frankenheimer

12.73.205.226

grhughes

I saw SECONDS for the first time last night. I must say this is FILM NOIR on the classic scale. I'm still thinking about it. Tossed in my sleep all night about it! I really think this is in the class with VERTIGO. There is no much technical brilliance with mobile cameras before the advent of steadycam or sleds when you consider this was made in 1965. This was also one of the first American films that was almost totally Foley looped. Saul Bass titles, Jerry Goldsmith music, James Wong Howe's cinematography is wonderful! To anyone serious about film this IMHO is a must see! Frankenheimer recorded a director's comment track on the DVD. Ray Hughes
"A discriminating irreverence is the protector and creator of a democratic society." Mark Twain

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RE: SECONDS by John Frankenheimer - terry1 06:50:31 08/03/08 (1)
How was the DVD quality? I saw this movie about 12 years ago for the first time and was amazed I had never heard about it. Thanks, Terry
- Very Good! - grhughes 07:55:01 08/03/08 (0)
  I rented the Paramount DVD. Letter boxed to 1.85 to 1. Frankenheimer recorded a director's comment track that can be turned on/off as the movie unfolds. He used a 9.8mm Kinoptik Tegea lens frequently. Kubrick also used this lens in CLOCKWORK. Ray
  "A discriminating irreverence is the protector and creator of a democratic society." Mark Twain
B & W and didn't it star Rock Hudson? (nt) - mkuller 15:00:37 07/30/08 (2)
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- Yes and yes NT - David Aiken 19:41:35 07/30/08 (0)
  NT
  David Aiken
- Yes! Rock Hudson, Will Geer - grhughes 19:41:28 07/30/08 (0)
  James Wong Howe's black and white cinematography is outstanding. This was close to his retirement as a DP cinematographer. He also did HUD starring Paul Newman in black and white around the same time. Ray
  "A discriminating irreverence is the protector and creator of a democratic society." Mark Twain
RE: SECONDS by John Frankenheimer - David Aiken 14:52:47 07/30/08 (0)
I saw it back in the 60's and still have strong memories of the impact it made on me. One of the films that I would love to see available on DVD or, preferably, BD. I would be queuing up on the release day to grab a copy.

David Aiken

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