Chronos

Chronos


Director: Ron Fricke
Studio: Simitar Ent.
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Taking the familiar conventions of time-lapse cinematography to a transcendent level of artistic achievement, filmmaker Ron Fricke circled the globe to make Chronos, a stunning 70-millimeter time-lapse tour of natural and man-made wonders. The entire film has the enhanced, hyper-realistic quality of a laser-etched photograph, and by using special cameras and motion-control photographic techniques, Fricke and his technically expert crew were able to create mesmerizing images guaranteed to spark any viewer's sense of awe and wonder. Accompanied by the hypnotic music of Michael Stearns, this visual journey takes the viewer on a tour of over 50 locations on nearly every continent of the world, including explorations of Paris, the Vatican, the Egyptian pyramids, the African veldt, and many more stunning vistas. The cumulative effect is the feeling that the world--from the busiest metropolis to the most serenely remote wilderness landscape--is dictated by "chronos," the rhythm of time to which all living things must submit. Like Koyaanisquatsi and Baraka, this is one of those eye-candy films that was conceived according to its specific theme, so it's not only a soothing visual experience but a thought-provoking study of our fascinating planet. --Jeff Shannon
Chronos [Blu-ray]
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • WILL play on PS3
  • Absolutely beautiful
  • DOES NOT WORK ON A PS3!!! Don't buy it!!!
  • Prettified Ambience
  • Not up to the mark
 Chronos [Blu-ray]
Director: Ron Fricke
Manufacturer: R&B Films
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: Blu-ray

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ASIN: B000E5KUIS
Release Date: 2007-02-13

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Taking the familiar conventions of time-lapse cinematography to a transcendent level of artistic achievement, filmmaker Ron Fricke circled the globe to make Chronos, a stunning 70-millimeter time-lapse tour of natural and man-made wonders. The entire film has the enhanced, hyper-realistic quality of a laser-etched photograph, and by using special cameras and motion-control photographic techniques, Fricke and his technically expert crew were able to create mesmerizing images guaranteed to spark any viewer's sense of awe and wonder. Accompanied by the hypnotic music of Michael Stearns, this visual journey takes the viewer on a tour of over 50 locations on nearly every continent of the world, including explorations of Paris, the Vatican, the Egyptian pyramids, the African veldt, and many more stunning vistas. The cumulative effect is the feeling that the world--from the busiest metropolis to the most serenely remote wilderness landscape--is dictated by "chronos," the rhythm of time to which all living things must submit. Like Koyaanisquatsi and Baraka, this is one of those eye-candy films that was conceived according to its specific theme, so it's not only a soothing visual experience but a thought-provoking study of our fascinating planet. --Jeff Shannon

Description

CHRONOS, the quintessential large format film, is now available in High Definition… presented in an incredible restored and remastered Blu-ray Disc Digital Reference Series Special Edition. High Definition Blu-Ray Disc, 1080P, 96/24 DTS Master Audio Lossless, Remastered and Remixed by the Original Filmakers for Home Theater Presentation

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars WILL play on PS3.......2007-06-04

The original release in Feb '07 did have the issue of not playing on the PS3. However, the publisher (and I don't work for them) was diligent and promptly sent out replacements.

The transfer to blu-ray is outstanding. This disk is definitely a "Tier 0", meaning I use it to show off my system. The locations depicted are captured in breathtaking detail.

4 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful.......2007-05-24

If you loved Baraka, Chronos is for you. A bit short, but then time lapse photography stays interesting only for so long. For those unfamiliar with Ron Fricke's work, you need to understand that he really makes moving pictures instead of movies. Imagine standing in a museum where the paintings come alive. If you want a movie with stories and actors, this will bore the living daylights out of you.

1 out of 5 stars DOES NOT WORK ON A PS3!!! Don't buy it!!!.......2007-05-20

The first Blu-Ray that does not work on the PS3 of all the forty titles that I have. Really can't understand why Amazon keeps it without warning other buyers about this.

5 out of 5 stars Prettified Ambience.......2007-05-17

A passionate film of timeless elegance. Traveling through the corridors of time via intersecting unforgettable images. Beautifully framed and balanced scenes from ancient archeology to modern urbanism. Light and shadows, billowing wisps of mist, aged egyptian sandstone, a maniacle escalator: Fricke has mastered the technique of time-pan videography. There is more than beauty here. The film moves along in a slow ballet of synchronized brilliance. Yet its the beauty in the images that makes this film linger in your mind.

1 out of 5 stars Not up to the mark.......2007-05-14

After Baraka, this is a real disappointment. It looks as if it were assembled from what was cut from Baraka. Buy Baraka and be happy.
Chronos (Special Collector's Edition)
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • WILL play on PS3
  • Absolutely beautiful
  • DOES NOT WORK ON A PS3!!! Don't buy it!!!
  • Prettified Ambience
  • Not up to the mark
 Chronos (Special Collector's Edition)
Director: Ron Fricke
Manufacturer: R&B Films
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B0001Z48WU
Release Date: 2004-04-27

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Taking the familiar conventions of time-lapse cinematography to a transcendent level of artistic achievement, filmmaker Ron Fricke circled the globe to make Chronos, a stunning 70-millimeter time-lapse tour of natural and man-made wonders. The entire film has the enhanced, hyper-realistic quality of a laser-etched photograph, and by using special cameras and motion-control photographic techniques, Fricke and his technically expert crew were able to create mesmerizing images guaranteed to spark any viewer's sense of awe and wonder. Accompanied by the hypnotic music of Michael Stearns, this visual journey takes the viewer on a tour of over 50 locations on nearly every continent of the world, including explorations of Paris, the Vatican, the Egyptian pyramids, the African veldt, and many more stunning vistas. The cumulative effect is the feeling that the world--from the busiest metropolis to the most serenely remote wilderness landscape--is dictated by "chronos," the rhythm of time to which all living things must submit. Like Koyaanisquatsi and Baraka, this is one of those eye-candy films that was conceived according to its specific theme, so it's not only a soothing visual experience but a thought-provoking study of our fascinating planet. --Jeff Shannon

Description

An epic voyage from the birthplace of Western civilization to contemporary France. Using evocative music and an uncommonly large aspect ratio, "Chronos" attempts nothing less than a high-scale history of a region of the earth. Time-lapse cinematography and even customized film techniques carry viewers through the ages and cover all the wonders -- human and natural -- the world has to offer.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars WILL play on PS3.......2007-06-04

The original release in Feb '07 did have the issue of not playing on the PS3. However, the publisher (and I don't work for them) was diligent and promptly sent out replacements.

The transfer to blu-ray is outstanding. This disk is definitely a "Tier 0", meaning I use it to show off my system. The locations depicted are captured in breathtaking detail.

4 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful.......2007-05-24

If you loved Baraka, Chronos is for you. A bit short, but then time lapse photography stays interesting only for so long. For those unfamiliar with Ron Fricke's work, you need to understand that he really makes moving pictures instead of movies. Imagine standing in a museum where the paintings come alive. If you want a movie with stories and actors, this will bore the living daylights out of you.

1 out of 5 stars DOES NOT WORK ON A PS3!!! Don't buy it!!!.......2007-05-20

The first Blu-Ray that does not work on the PS3 of all the forty titles that I have. Really can't understand why Amazon keeps it without warning other buyers about this.

5 out of 5 stars Prettified Ambience.......2007-05-17

A passionate film of timeless elegance. Traveling through the corridors of time via intersecting unforgettable images. Beautifully framed and balanced scenes from ancient archeology to modern urbanism. Light and shadows, billowing wisps of mist, aged egyptian sandstone, a maniacle escalator: Fricke has mastered the technique of time-pan videography. There is more than beauty here. The film moves along in a slow ballet of synchronized brilliance. Yet its the beauty in the images that makes this film linger in your mind.

1 out of 5 stars Not up to the mark.......2007-05-14

After Baraka, this is a real disappointment. It looks as if it were assembled from what was cut from Baraka. Buy Baraka and be happy.
Chronos [HD DVD]
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • WILL play on PS3
  • Absolutely beautiful
  • DOES NOT WORK ON A PS3!!! Don't buy it!!!
  • Prettified Ambience
  • Not up to the mark
 Chronos [HD DVD]
Director: Ron Fricke
Manufacturer: R&B Films
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: HD DVD

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ASIN: B000E5KUJ2

Amazon.com

Taking the familiar conventions of time-lapse cinematography to a transcendent level of artistic achievement, filmmaker Ron Fricke circled the globe to make Chronos, a stunning 70-millimeter time-lapse tour of natural and man-made wonders. The entire film has the enhanced, hyper-realistic quality of a laser-etched photograph, and by using special cameras and motion-control photographic techniques, Fricke and his technically expert crew were able to create mesmerizing images guaranteed to spark any viewer's sense of awe and wonder. Accompanied by the hypnotic music of Michael Stearns, this visual journey takes the viewer on a tour of over 50 locations on nearly every continent of the world, including explorations of Paris, the Vatican, the Egyptian pyramids, the African veldt, and many more stunning vistas. The cumulative effect is the feeling that the world--from the busiest metropolis to the most serenely remote wilderness landscape--is dictated by "chronos," the rhythm of time to which all living things must submit. Like Koyaanisquatsi and Baraka, this is one of those eye-candy films that was conceived according to its specific theme, so it's not only a soothing visual experience but a thought-provoking study of our fascinating planet. --Jeff Shannon

Description

CHRONOS - HD-DVD Digital Reference Series Edition

CHRONOS, the quintessential large format film, is now available on glorious, Hi Definition DVD.

A hallmark title in the canon of special venue film presentations, CHRONOS imparts a unique vision of our world -- the first non-verbal, non-fiction motion picture filmed in time-lapse photography. Presented as a visual symphony in seven movements, CHRONOS embarks on an unprecedented cinematic journey across the worlds of natural beauty and manmade monuments, as it explores the essence of time.

Special Features: - Filmmakers' Commentary -- Featuring the film's Director, Composer, and Production Manager - Behind The Scenes -- Share the adventures of the making of CHRONOS with the Filmmakers - Behind The Landscapes -- Presents detailed information about each location provided by Columbia Encyclopedia - Optional Subtitles -- Identifies each location in the film - Director's Shot List -- Shot by shot breakdown of the film - DVD-ROM Bonus -- Columbia Encyclopedia entries with hyperlinks open new avenues of exploration - Grand Prize Winner - International OMNIMAX® Film Festival - Re-mastered under the supervision of the original Filmmakers - Audio Remix optimized for Home Theater by Original Composer - Mastered in High Resolution 5.1 Digital Surround Sound

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars WILL play on PS3.......2007-06-04

The original release in Feb '07 did have the issue of not playing on the PS3. However, the publisher (and I don't work for them) was diligent and promptly sent out replacements.

The transfer to blu-ray is outstanding. This disk is definitely a "Tier 0", meaning I use it to show off my system. The locations depicted are captured in breathtaking detail.

4 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful.......2007-05-24

If you loved Baraka, Chronos is for you. A bit short, but then time lapse photography stays interesting only for so long. For those unfamiliar with Ron Fricke's work, you need to understand that he really makes moving pictures instead of movies. Imagine standing in a museum where the paintings come alive. If you want a movie with stories and actors, this will bore the living daylights out of you.

1 out of 5 stars DOES NOT WORK ON A PS3!!! Don't buy it!!!.......2007-05-20

The first Blu-Ray that does not work on the PS3 of all the forty titles that I have. Really can't understand why Amazon keeps it without warning other buyers about this.

5 out of 5 stars Prettified Ambience.......2007-05-17

A passionate film of timeless elegance. Traveling through the corridors of time via intersecting unforgettable images. Beautifully framed and balanced scenes from ancient archeology to modern urbanism. Light and shadows, billowing wisps of mist, aged egyptian sandstone, a maniacle escalator: Fricke has mastered the technique of time-pan videography. There is more than beauty here. The film moves along in a slow ballet of synchronized brilliance. Yet its the beauty in the images that makes this film linger in your mind.

1 out of 5 stars Not up to the mark.......2007-05-14

After Baraka, this is a real disappointment. It looks as if it were assembled from what was cut from Baraka. Buy Baraka and be happy.
Chronos
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • WILL play on PS3
  • Absolutely beautiful
  • DOES NOT WORK ON A PS3!!! Don't buy it!!!
  • Prettified Ambience
  • Not up to the mark
 Chronos
Director: Ron Fricke
Manufacturer: Simitar Ent.
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Binding: DVD

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ASIN: 6304718764
Release Date: 1997-11-19

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Taking the familiar conventions of time-lapse cinematography to a transcendent level of artistic achievement, filmmaker Ron Fricke circled the globe to make Chronos, a stunning 70-millimeter time-lapse tour of natural and man-made wonders. The entire film has the enhanced, hyper-realistic quality of a laser-etched photograph, and by using special cameras and motion-control photographic techniques, Fricke and his technically expert crew were able to create mesmerizing images guaranteed to spark any viewer's sense of awe and wonder. Accompanied by the hypnotic music of Michael Stearns, this visual journey takes the viewer on a tour of over 50 locations on nearly every continent of the world, including explorations of Paris, the Vatican, the Egyptian pyramids, the African veldt, and many more stunning vistas. The cumulative effect is the feeling that the world--from the busiest metropolis to the most serenely remote wilderness landscape--is dictated by "chronos," the rhythm of time to which all living things must submit. Like Koyaanisquatsi and Baraka, this is one of those eye-candy films that was conceived according to its specific theme, so it's not only a soothing visual experience but a thought-provoking study of our fascinating planet. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars WILL play on PS3.......2007-06-04

The original release in Feb '07 did have the issue of not playing on the PS3. However, the publisher (and I don't work for them) was diligent and promptly sent out replacements.

The transfer to blu-ray is outstanding. This disk is definitely a "Tier 0", meaning I use it to show off my system. The locations depicted are captured in breathtaking detail.

4 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful.......2007-05-24

If you loved Baraka, Chronos is for you. A bit short, but then time lapse photography stays interesting only for so long. For those unfamiliar with Ron Fricke's work, you need to understand that he really makes moving pictures instead of movies. Imagine standing in a museum where the paintings come alive. If you want a movie with stories and actors, this will bore the living daylights out of you.

1 out of 5 stars DOES NOT WORK ON A PS3!!! Don't buy it!!!.......2007-05-20

The first Blu-Ray that does not work on the PS3 of all the forty titles that I have. Really can't understand why Amazon keeps it without warning other buyers about this.

5 out of 5 stars Prettified Ambience.......2007-05-17

A passionate film of timeless elegance. Traveling through the corridors of time via intersecting unforgettable images. Beautifully framed and balanced scenes from ancient archeology to modern urbanism. Light and shadows, billowing wisps of mist, aged egyptian sandstone, a maniacle escalator: Fricke has mastered the technique of time-pan videography. There is more than beauty here. The film moves along in a slow ballet of synchronized brilliance. Yet its the beauty in the images that makes this film linger in your mind.

1 out of 5 stars Not up to the mark.......2007-05-14

After Baraka, this is a real disappointment. It looks as if it were assembled from what was cut from Baraka. Buy Baraka and be happy.
Chronos
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Chronos

    Manufacturer: R & B Films
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    ASIN: B0002IWC92

    Product Description

    A visual and musical journey through time. "Chronos", the quintessential large format film, is now on DVD in an extraordinary new digitally restored and re-mastered Special Edition. A hallmark title in the canon of special venue film presentations, CHRONOS imparts a unique vision of our world the first non-verbal, non-fiction motion picture filmed in time-lapse photography. Presented as a visual symphony in seven movements, CHRONOS embarks on an unprecedented cinematic journey across the worlds of natural beauty and manmade monuments, as it explores the essence of time. Now, for the first time, CHRONOS is presented on home video with all the awe and splendor of its original theatrical release.
    Chronos
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • WILL play on PS3
    • Absolutely beautiful
    • DOES NOT WORK ON A PS3!!! Don't buy it!!!
    • Prettified Ambience
    • Not up to the mark
    		 Chronos
    Director: Ron Fricke
    Manufacturer: Allumination
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    ASIN: B00004ZESM
    Release Date: 2000-12-12

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    Taking the familiar conventions of time-lapse cinematography to a transcendent level of artistic achievement, filmmaker Ron Fricke circled the globe to make Chronos, a stunning 70-millimeter time-lapse tour of natural and man-made wonders. The entire film has the enhanced, hyper-realistic quality of a laser-etched photograph, and by using special cameras and motion-control photographic techniques, Fricke and his technically expert crew were able to create mesmerizing images guaranteed to spark any viewer's sense of awe and wonder. Accompanied by the hypnotic music of Michael Stearns, this visual journey takes the viewer on a tour of over 50 locations on nearly every continent of the world, including explorations of Paris, the Vatican, the Egyptian pyramids, the African veldt, and many more stunning vistas. The cumulative effect is the feeling that the world--from the busiest metropolis to the most serenely remote wilderness landscape--is dictated by "chronos," the rhythm of time to which all living things must submit. Like Koyaanisquatsi and Baraka, this is one of those eye-candy films that was conceived according to its specific theme, so it's not only a soothing visual experience but a thought-provoking study of our fascinating planet. --Jeff Shannon

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars WILL play on PS3.......2007-06-04

    The original release in Feb '07 did have the issue of not playing on the PS3. However, the publisher (and I don't work for them) was diligent and promptly sent out replacements.

    The transfer to blu-ray is outstanding. This disk is definitely a "Tier 0", meaning I use it to show off my system. The locations depicted are captured in breathtaking detail.

    4 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful.......2007-05-24

    If you loved Baraka, Chronos is for you. A bit short, but then time lapse photography stays interesting only for so long. For those unfamiliar with Ron Fricke's work, you need to understand that he really makes moving pictures instead of movies. Imagine standing in a museum where the paintings come alive. If you want a movie with stories and actors, this will bore the living daylights out of you.

    1 out of 5 stars DOES NOT WORK ON A PS3!!! Don't buy it!!!.......2007-05-20

    The first Blu-Ray that does not work on the PS3 of all the forty titles that I have. Really can't understand why Amazon keeps it without warning other buyers about this.

    5 out of 5 stars Prettified Ambience.......2007-05-17

    A passionate film of timeless elegance. Traveling through the corridors of time via intersecting unforgettable images. Beautifully framed and balanced scenes from ancient archeology to modern urbanism. Light and shadows, billowing wisps of mist, aged egyptian sandstone, a maniacle escalator: Fricke has mastered the technique of time-pan videography. There is more than beauty here. The film moves along in a slow ballet of synchronized brilliance. Yet its the beauty in the images that makes this film linger in your mind.

    1 out of 5 stars Not up to the mark.......2007-05-14

    After Baraka, this is a real disappointment. It looks as if it were assembled from what was cut from Baraka. Buy Baraka and be happy.
    The Gate to the Mind's Eye/Beyond the Mind's Eye/Chronos
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • A classic in computer animation.
    • Awesome animation DEMO!
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    • Boooring!
    • Certainly This was Hot Stuff -- Once.
    		 The Gate to the Mind's Eye/Beyond the Mind's Eye/Chronos
    Director: Michael Boydstun , and Ron Fricke
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    ASIN: 6304808771
    Release Date: 1998-02-10

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A classic in computer animation........2005-10-01

    I was just in high school when a new local video store started carrying animated films including this one and some of the others in the minds eye series. Out of the 4 or 5 different minds eye films I have seen, none comes close to the brilliance envoked in this feature. So much is the fact true that I have obtained it three times subsequently after losing the previous copy. It starts off with an apocolyptic war leading to the eventual demise of a planet. It then goes on into the thoughts and memories of one of its inhabitants making for a nice short story encompassed with the first 10 minutes or so. The rest of the film resembles things ranging from renaissance, cave paintings come to life, ancient civilizations, to the more modern and futuristic visuals of animals in their environments, robots, outer space and the unforgettable comedic performance of a parrot singing about money and eyes. Pair all of this up with Thomas Dolby's spaced out and soothing sounds, and you have yourself a contemporary classic that in my opinion can stand strong artistically 100 years from now when animations have excelled beyond our comprehension.

    5 out of 5 stars Awesome animation DEMO!.......2003-08-28

    This is a masterpiece of computer animation! A real crowd pleaser! It also has a fantastic soundtrack written and performed by the famous rock performer/composer "Mr. Thomas Dolby". You will be consumed by the picture and sound of this video. This title looks terriffic on a large screen. A MUST for your collection!

    5 out of 5 stars A winner!.......2003-07-22

    Based on the other reviews I thought I'd give this a chance - and
    I'm glad I did. The music is fantastic - I would enjoy owning this DVD for the audio alone. It's not recorded in 5.1 or DTS -
    however it you have a Prologic II receiver - the sounds are seperated nicely, and the affect is almost as good as 5.1 audio.
    The animation flows extremely well with the music, and like most individuals who enjoy this kind of entertainment - it sends your mind in flight to the heights of imagination. Strongly recommended!!

    3 out of 5 stars Boooring!.......2003-02-25

    I've seen this piece of work on the laserdisc, and although the graphics are better than "Beyond the Mind's Eye," which is the only other one that I've seen, overall, it was quite a letdown. I expected better music from Thomas Dolby. This could work well as a background piece, but it's definitely not as entertaining as "Beyond."

    2 out of 5 stars Certainly This was Hot Stuff -- Once........2002-10-27

    For 1994, this might be Something.

    Actually, if i recall, it's actually a bit behind the State of the Art, even for 1994.

    The objects, although appearing detailed and free-moving, actually are not particularly so -- like all limited animation forms in the hands of someone who understands what the technique's limitations are, these segments have been designed to play to the form's strengths and conceal (as much as possible) its' weaknesses. Unfortunately, they're not always successful; the early flying sequences, especially, exhibit difficulties in orienting objects preciselyand in being exactly sure where a moving object is. Other sequences show the results of barely-sufficient processing power, which limits how smoothly things can move. (The tiger, particularly, moves like a bad marionette.)

    If i read the end credits -- which run a bit over ten minutes for a fifty minute short film! -- correctly, this film is made up of a lot of material created by various computer animation experimenters/artists, recut and patched together, with a "soundtrack" of songs composed by proto-techno composer/performer Thomas Dolby to sort of fit with what's onscreen.

    Mostly it comes across as pretentious and jumbled. Not unlike "Fantasia 2000", most of which is boring, pretentious or just plain silly -- or all three at once, for that matter [the flying whales, for instance]. However, also not unlike "Fantasis 2000", which includes the simply marvellous (and Warner Bros like) "Rhapsody in Blue" sequence, this film contains one marvellous sequence (the title of which i do not know) -- the sequehnce with the eyeballs fighting for the TV remote controls and the dancing money/eagles; even Dolby's music actually pretty well matches up to the action (though the lyric mentions a Lincoln Town Car when the Big American Car onscreen is actually basically an early-60s Cadillac). In fact, while that sequence was running, not having checked the credits, i suspected that i was seeing a sequence written and choreographed by the Residents...

    All in all, this looks like something that ought to run on a screen behind a Pink Floyd show.

    Or should have, ten years or so ago.

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    5. Sir Georg Solti - The Making of a Maestro
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    8. Giant Antlers
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