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Starman (1984)

post #1 of 6
2/2/07 at 1:02pm
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I was surprised not to find a thread dedicted to this Carpenter film, which is probably just behind HALLOWEEN, right with THE THING, in my favorites of his films.

Anchored by an unbelievable performance by Jeff Bridges. I liked Karen Allen too. Spunky without being annoying. Great score by Jack Nitzsche. The government stuff was a bit heavy handed perhaps but it's always great to see Charles Martin Smith (so great in NEVER CRY WOLF). Beautiful ending.

A warm, engrossing film from start to finish. I'd like to see Carpenter try one of these genre-bending dramas again.

I noticed that the film is airing on TCM this Wednesday at 10:15. The DVD is available but it's nine years old. Anyone know how the transfer is? I'd love to see a spiff-i-fied edition.
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post #2 of 6
2/2/07 at 1:20pm
I have a love for this film that spans forever. Although I wouldn't say it was Carpenter's best flick, it is my favorite. Yep, love it more than The Thing.

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Originally Posted by Jonathan Banks is my hero
Anyone know how the transfer is? I'd love to see a spiff-i-fied edition.
It's not great. The audio is 2-channel Dolby. You get some trailers. The case also proudly proclaims that you get "Scene Selections"! So, yeah, it could use a special ed version.

I heard that Carpenter was moved in as a director pretty late and he wasn't involved in quite a bit of the film.
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post #3 of 6
5/9/07 at 11:51am
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I have a love for this film that spans forever. Although I wouldn't say it was Carpenter's best flick, it is my favorite. Yep, love it more than The Thing.



It's not great. The audio is 2-channel Dolby. You get some trailers. The case also proudly proclaims that you get "Scene Selections"! So, yeah, it could use a special ed version.

I heard that Carpenter was moved in as a director pretty late and he wasn't involved in quite a bit of the film.
This may interest you.

http://chud.com/forums/showthread.ph...77#post1949977

Brad
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post #4 of 6
5/9/07 at 2:20pm
Holy shit, I didn't know you were still active, bhansen. Still chasing that impossible dream?
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post #5 of 6
5/9/07 at 10:00pm
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Originally Posted by Jonathan Banks is my hero
The DVD is available but it's nine years old. Anyone know how the transfer is? I'd love to see a spiff-i-fied edition.

It is decent. Nothing outstanding, but it works. I'm sure some asshole will remake it.
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post #6 of 6
5/16/07 at 1:55am
Did anybody notice Tom(M.C. Gainey), one of the Others from Lost, played a cop in the film?
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