ollie

I wonder which version will be given away in the guardian?

cheers Ollie.

"Bullseye !!"

Trevor

So which version of 'The Wicker Man' was given away yesterday?

I missed it but someone's sending me a couple of copies still sealed in with the magazines.

Best wishes.

Trevor

Ambrosia

I missed it too , and Im sick, if a spare is available could swap for the Wild Geese !!! hoping.

It is cruel to discover one's mediocrity only when it is too late.

Trevor

I'd love to know how to use a film clip as an Avatar.

I made this animated gif from a DVD...

http://www.filmtvextra.co.uk/picts/f..._evil-clip.gif

(That's forum member Aitch in Dr Who)

But it's far too big to use as an Avatar and if I make it small enough, the quality is terrible.

Any ideas?

Best wishes.

Trevor

Trevor

Freebie DVDs often have no chapters, well one chapter containing the entire film/programme.

Best wishes.

Trevor

R-T-C Tim

Throw away your freebies, The Wicker Man is coming to 3-disc special edition in September, only here in the UK. The set includes the home video debut of the 50 minute documentary 'Burnt Offering' plus a CD of the original soundtrack. However, it may not include the Christopher Lee interview and audio commentary recording clip of the WB 2-discer.

More details and cover-art at Mondo Esoterica - new and coming soon...

Mondo Esoterica - Cult and obscure DVD reviews from Spaghetti Westerns to Hammer Horror.

R-T-C Tim

I've just been taking a look at the new 3 disc set. Sadly no new prints, but an interesting new documentary and audio soundtrack CD make this new release a tempting upgrade.

The Wicker Man: Director's Cut (1973) - DVD review at Mondo Esoterica

Mondo Esoterica - Cult and obscure DVD reviews from Spaghetti Westerns to Hammer Horror.

ChristineCB

We saw the new Nicolas Cage WICKER MAN Sunday afternoon and "yeah, OK, fine, whatever" is the best we can say.

We saw the original last week on DVD, and spent a couple of days talking about it. Here it is, after two coffee sessions and morning newspaper foldings, and since we drove out of the theatre's parking lot, not a word about the film.

It was OK. But obviously it hasn't sparked our conversational interests like the original one did.

Marky B

I am going have to watch the original again and try and fathom what the fuss is all about;) .
Ta Ta
Marky B

I am special. The heavens always open for me.

aaron

It's one of those films you either 'get' or you don't, rather like 'Withnail & I'.
For me, it's a combination of things. Firstly, the soundtrack is superb, drawing on some ancient songs and verses (notably, R Burns) and reworking them.
Then, the locations are excellent, and very well thought out.
Then, there is a thread of pagan tradition/mythological activity throughout the film. (corn dollies, alfresco sex, costume, dance, standing stones, etc)
And of course the performances of Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward are both excellent. And the wicker man itself, is an impressive spectacle.
I suppose these things either appeal, or they don't!

'He who is not one up...Is one down'

thirdlady

I think I'll give the original a view before I see the remake then compare them

A.S.Carroll
"Happiness isn't sold in bottles you have to achieve it in your own lifetime!"

ChristineCB

It'd be interesting to hear from a Viewer who sees this new one first, and then the original.

I'm trying to find someone willing to watch my copy of the original but, so far, everyone who's seen the new one isn't all that keen about seeing "the original".

This says something in itself!

Cuffy

That was my thinking. Despite a second attempt however, I'm still none the wiser.

Mr Pastry Time

Hi
We watched the directors cut over the weekend and it was a joy. This new remake is a disaster!
The orig vers was reconstructed from a 1" vintage video and a 35mm print. I kinda like both long and short versions, mainly as it shows how much better the long version was. Studios run the show and the Director, cast & crew suffer the art.....

Carmel

the wicker man has been found all the original film is available on dvd, although i bought it in hmv about 7 months ago for 7.99 it has now gone up in price as it has been remade.