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Metropolis Reconstructed

Posted by chrisd on from the fredersen-is-the-link dept.

Matt W writes "The New York Times (free as in beer reg, blah blah) has an article about a recent reconstruction of Fritz Lang's Metropolis. After being butchered by studios, Martin Koerber and Alpha-Omega have restored most of the scenes and score. Film Forum on Houston St. in NY City will be showing the film for two weeks." Collect all three! I don't think they're using Georgio Morodor for the soundtrack for this one.

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  1. Wait! by Treeluvinhippy · · Score: 3, Funny

    We have to make sure George Lucas dosen't get anywhere near this revision. That guy can't even remake his own movies.

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  2. This sentence is unintentionally amusing. by Squid · · Score: 5, Funny

    After being butchered by studios, Martin Koerber and Alpha-Omega have restored most of the scenes and score.

    What's the subject of that sentence?

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  3. Silent Movies by guttentag · · Score: 3, Funny
    Do you have any idea how difficult it is to say something profound with a silent movie?

    Try turning the sound off before watching some more recent movies and see if you can discern their underlying messages. Here's what I came up with:

    • Training Day: Cops do drugs and beat up homeless/crippled people.
    • 2001: Always bring your helmet when leaving the space ship.
    • Tron: Jeff Bridges should not smoke crack before operating a computer.
    • Full Metal Jacket: Soldiers kill people.
    • Dr. Strangelove: Peace is the military's profession.
    • AI: What the hell was that all about?
    It's not so easy, is it?