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The Third Man (Criterion Blu-ray)
This title in particular has been the subject of a good deal of controversy on Elsewhere (among other sites), message boards, and email lists across the web. No one seems to talk about much aside from the "Grain Issue." Since the grain (or overabundance thereof) is the obvious elephant in the room, I'm going to address it before getting on to the additional content on display here, of which there is much to see and thoroughly enjoy. (continued)

Upcoming

December 31

Defiance

Good

January 2

Cargo 200

January 7

Silent Light

January 9

After Dark Horrorfest 2009

Bride Wars

How About You

Not Easily Broken

The Unborn

Yonkers Joe

January 16

Chandni Chwok to China

Cherry Blossoms

Hotel for Dogs

My Bloody Valentine 3-D

Notorious

Paul Blart: Mall Cop

January 21

Of Time and the City

Righteous payback

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The Brave One director Neil Jordan captures Jodie Foster in such a way as to "accentuate her petite stature, her lithe frame, her thin arms constantly bared from the shoulders. When [Foster's character] walks the streets at night or strides purposefully onto a subway platform, she seems to be descending, wraith-like, into the abyss; yet her ferocity can also give way, without warning, to vulnerability and panic, especially when events begin to spiral out of her control.

"Even at her most ruthless, Foster never cedes her grip on the viewer's concern -- but then, neither did Charles Bronson in Death Wish. Jordan neither subverts the pleasures of seeing lone-ranger justice onscreen, as David Cronenberg did in A History of Violence, nor panders overtly to the audience's baser instincts; instead, The Brave One attempts to tap into post-9/11 anxieties and comment on the very American idea of righteous payback." -- from an 8.27 Variety review by Justin Chang.

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Posted by Jeffrey Wells on August 28, 2007 at 6:19 PM

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Larry says ...

Thanks for the warning Justin. I've seen pretty much every Jodie Foster film of the past two decades, but your description is enough to scare me off.

Posted by Larry at August 28, 2007 8:10 PM

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ScreenRant.com says ...

Why does that description scare you off? I think it makes me want to see the film more.

Vic

Posted by ScreenRant.com at August 28, 2007 8:37 PM

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BurmaShave says ...

I think as Larry was reading that his dick must have shrunk back into his body like the head of a turtle. I agree with ScreenRant. Besides, this is a Neil Jordan film, attention must be paid. We'll save a seat for you Larry, in case you change your mind.

Posted by BurmaShave at August 28, 2007 8:44 PM

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bagelfilm says ...

I once was involved in a car accident. The other party, who had not stopped at a stop sign, crashed into me. That driver was a (not being an American - is this word politically corrrect?) "butch", and looked the living stereotype. She startet screaming and yelling, though it was her mistake. Boy, was I afraid, really. She even screamed at the police officer. I will definetly go to see the new Jodie Foster film.

Posted by bagelfilm at August 28, 2007 11:43 PM

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Ian Sinclair says ...

Jodie Foster, besides being beautiful and a multi-millionaire movie star, is also blessed with high intelligence and good taste; she is also a loyal friend and devoted mother. It hardly seems fair that she should have the great good fortune to be gay into the bargain. Irregardless, I shall be in line to see THE BRAVE ONE.

Posted by Ian Sinclair at August 29, 2007 12:02 AM

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CitizenKanedforChewingGum says ...

Irregardless, reading Ian's postings are always a monumental fucking chore. Jolly cheers, mate!

Posted by CitizenKanedforChewingGum at August 29, 2007 6:03 AM

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Monument says ...

There are few words I hate more than "irregardless." Check your dictionaries folks.

Posted by Monument at August 29, 2007 9:48 AM

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insidah says ...

It would be pretty rock and roll brave if Jodie actually came out publicly. That would be her "bravest" performance.

Posted by insidah at August 29, 2007 10:09 AM

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Arizona Joe says ...

Jodie Foster is a great talent, obviously. She has an under-appreciated head of hair.

Posted by Arizona Joe at August 29, 2007 10:11 AM

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jeffmcm says ...

Certainly Larry Craig is thanking his stars for the great good fortune that made him gay.

Posted by jeffmcm at August 29, 2007 10:29 AM

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Bocephus says ...

Craig isn't gay, didn't you see his press release? He said it like 3 times. Irregardless, he only pleaded guilty because the media pressured him into doing so by reporting his conviction afterwards.

Posted by Bocephus at August 29, 2007 10:55 AM

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