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rico

It is funny to see the Warner's logo at the beginning of this Selznick/MGM effort, but they have the best restoration lab in town and they did this one. They have learned from "Citizen Kane" not to take out too much grain (as they admit they did with "..Kane"). Leaving in some grain might be annoying to some but it does make the film look like Selznick intended. I am of course talking about the new four disc DVD package, not the original DVD. The supplementary material tells you more than you'd ever want to know about GWTW and you appreciate the stunning work on the film's picture itself when you see the unretouched supplement clips and trailers. There is also a judicious use of Dolby Digital EX, mainly in the action sequences.
I have never cottoned to the film myself but this time through it was more enjoyable than previous video versions. But as a STORY I think that "Birth of a Nation" is a better film, its virulent racism and revisonist take not withstanding.

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Re: "Gone With the Wind" - Historic film but Zzzzzzzzzzz.... - RevengeoftheTosh 17:06:10 04/17/05 (5)
Rico,
"Birth of a Nation" is far more interesting. I agree 100%.
I still think the following 4 films are must-see American cinema:
1. Best Years of Our Lives
2. Magnificient Ambersons
3. All About Eve
4. Picnic
Tosh
"Revenge is a dish best served cold and it's mighty cold in space"
- Re: You named - rico 09:04:49 04/18/05 (0)
  four of my favorites. I have them all and return to them again and again.
- Re: "Gone With the Wind" - Historic film but Zzzzzzzzzzz.... - patrickU 05:16:32 04/18/05 (3)
  Tosh which " Picnic "?
  - 1955 with Rosalind Russell and William Holden (nt) - RevengeoftheTosh 05:58:36 04/18/05 (2)
    Patrick,
    I love this film.
    Tosh
    "Revenge is a dish best served cold and it's mighty cold in space"
    - Re: 1955 with Rosalind Russell and William Holden (nt) - rico 09:06:17 04/18/05 (0)
      I watch this every Labor Day and have for many years. Russell is fabulous as the old maid school teacher.
    - Re: 1955 with Rosalind Russell and William Holden (nt) - patrickU 08:04:31 04/18/05 (0)
      Thanks! I was wondering if it was this one, as they are many bearing the same title!
      Patrick

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