tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post5870337748635163902..comments2024-03-28T16:52:10.619-04:00Comments on Radiator Heaven: DVD of the Week: Paris, Texas: Criterion CollectionJ.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11823190634186509982noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-28704646501870817452010-02-08T09:35:27.838-05:002010-02-08T09:35:27.838-05:00Sam Juliano:
Well said! The film goes at its own ...Sam Juliano:<br /><br />Well said! The film goes at its own methodical, laid-back pace but the emotional ending is worth it. It really resonates long after the film has ended.<br /><br />Congrats on getting a Blu Ray player, Sam! I am still without but some day soon I will take the plunge. Once I upgrade my TV, that is.<br /><br /><br />Joseph B. :<br /><br />Thank you for that unique perspective as a Texan native! I always wondered what people from that part of the country thought about how they were represented so I found you observations very interesting to say the least!<br /><br /><br /> Jake:<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and for the report on the Blu-ray version. With Criterion I would expect nothing less from them.<br /><br /><br />le0pard13:<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words, my friend. I'm glad you enjoyed my review.<br /><br /><br />Jeffrey Goodman:<br /><br />Thanks also for stopping by and commenting. I too love Robby Muller's work and would definitely agree with you that he's one of THE best cinematographer's around. I mean, he can go from the sun-burnt look of TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. to the stark, moody B&W of DEAD MAN. Amazing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-24810600165849550582010-02-06T18:43:37.002-05:002010-02-06T18:43:37.002-05:00JD, great piece on a film I really love, too! It&...JD, great piece on a film I really love, too! It's one of my favorite Wenders (the only other two that contend with that are KINGS OF THE ROAD and ALICE IN THE CITIES) and probably one of my favorite films of the eighties. And Robby Muller gets my vote as one of the finest cameramen ever.Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-85781984928089507942010-02-05T23:47:57.969-05:002010-02-05T23:47:57.969-05:00Great review, J.D. This is one I've been hopin...Great review, J.D. This is one I've been hoping to finally see. I'll be picking up the Blu-ray of this. Thanks for this.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-3585402388587893652010-02-05T19:32:35.115-05:002010-02-05T19:32:35.115-05:00I watched it first thing when I got home today. Th...I watched it first thing when I got home today. The Blu-Ray is stunning. This is definitely among my favorite films after the re-watch. If I take to The Searchers when I rewatch it I'll essentially have it thrice in my fav films list (the third being Taxi Driver).Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078001374402400232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-45918935463531909202010-02-05T18:52:59.017-05:002010-02-05T18:52:59.017-05:00My very favorite Wenders film, and one of the best...My very favorite Wenders film, and one of the best films of the 80's. As a native Texan, I can say that Wenders and Muller (two foreigners) nail the mood and tempo of both locations they present perfectly. The vastness and quietness of the West Texas open air is beautifully rendered. Then, when the film abruptly shifts to Houston, they also get right the concrete jungle and pure ugliness of that city... with the sea stained walls and cavernous underpass. I love it when films speak truthfully about my home state.Joe Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160822944514723178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-44557888959697892602010-02-05T18:21:48.463-05:002010-02-05T18:21:48.463-05:00Indeed, Robbie Muller's extraordinary canvas i...Indeed, Robbie Muller's extraordinary canvas is the film's most alluring component, but as you astutely point out at the outset of this stellar appraisal, Wenders had a marked cross-cultural observational talent. It's odd, but this film didn't hit me as it did so many others on first viewing, as it almost seemed too methodically paced and emotionally-distancing, yet it one that rewards a big payoff with patience.<br /><br />J.D.: I finally took th eplunge last month and bought a blu-ray player, so the Criterion blu-ray version is the one I am getting. I am hoping those great extras like the interviews, commentary and documentary THE ROAD TO PARIS, TEXAS ar eincluded.<br /><br />Outstanding and passionate assessment of this DVD release!Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-36553902913587261992010-02-05T14:12:05.793-05:002010-02-05T14:12:05.793-05:00MrJeffery:
I'm not a huge Wenders fan but thi...MrJeffery:<br /><br />I'm not a huge Wenders fan but this is a great film and definitely worth checking out, esp. for the deluxe Criterion treatment.<br /><br /><br />Mark Salisbury:<br /><br />I hadn't seen the film in so long it was like watching brand new, esp. with the excellent transfer on this new DVD.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-69821151313265481922010-02-05T12:10:10.088-05:002010-02-05T12:10:10.088-05:00I am ashamed to say I have never seen this one. Pl...I am ashamed to say I have never seen this one. Plan to rectify that tout suite.Mark Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552368976392500597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-18086922756529614992010-02-05T11:12:01.839-05:002010-02-05T11:12:01.839-05:00i need to see this. i love criterion and the movie...i need to see this. i love criterion and the movie looks interesting.MrJefferyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04657422824565425948noreply@blogger.com