tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post3445557218784806082..comments2024-02-18T08:45:16.295-08:00Comments on The Film Connoisseur: Sorcerer (1977)Franco Macabrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-61426359021145672492014-07-14T13:54:47.560-07:002014-07-14T13:54:47.560-07:00Yes, this is why I mention that Sorcerer might hav...Yes, this is why I mention that Sorcerer might have influenced Fitzcarraldo. Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-62523901389811046842014-07-14T10:57:19.978-07:002014-07-14T10:57:19.978-07:00Fitzcarraldo (1980-1982) is a later film than Sorc...Fitzcarraldo (1980-1982) is a later film than Sorcerer (1975-1977). Both films are stunning and excellent.Victor Murillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08946893867714497977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-28119307852024233932012-07-26T05:48:19.149-07:002012-07-26T05:48:19.149-07:00Yes, I mentioned that detail about Sorcerer being ...Yes, I mentioned that detail about Sorcerer being the name of the trucks on the first paragraph of the review, I also mentioned Friedkin's purpose behind the name of the trucks, the metaphorical explanation behind the title. <br /><br />The title did make many people think the film might have a supernatural angle; but obviously, once they saw the film they realized it didn't.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-35885567486831993192012-07-25T22:43:13.990-07:002012-07-25T22:43:13.990-07:00Sorcerer is actually the name of one of the trucks...Sorcerer is actually the name of one of the trucks. So the title isn't misleading and due to the poster people should have figured out it wasn't supernatural lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-29308088116593999062011-01-27T09:28:07.763-08:002011-01-27T09:28:07.763-08:00Those are great news leopard13, I'll definetly...Those are great news leopard13, I'll definetly be aquiring that one as soon as its available.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-73676600890884871862011-01-26T13:31:27.256-08:002011-01-26T13:31:27.256-08:00Excellent review! This one has been a favorite of ...Excellent review! This one has been a favorite of mine since I originally saw it first run (in a darkened theater with hardly anyone in there) back in '77. The current disc suffers in that it's based off of a poor print and does not use the proper widescreen aspect ratio (1.85 : 1 as opposed this disc's 1.33 : 1 ). But, good news! I was at the recent American Cinematheque Los Angeles tribute for Friedkin this past weekend where the director announced that a new Blu-ray Disc of the film is in our future. He says he scheduled to start the BD/remastering of the film in March of this year. Great news for fans of the film. Thanks, TFC.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-87446598687952517262009-12-07T05:10:58.849-08:002009-12-07T05:10:58.849-08:00@Dom: thanks man!
@Troy: I havent seen Wages of ...@Dom: thanks man! <br /><br />@Troy: I havent seen Wages of Fear, but its on my list. Cant wait to see how they compare. <br /><br />@Carl: Yup, the suspense is thick at times! Also, the same thing happened to a lot of people who went to see this flick, they were dissapointed that it had nothing to do with Sorcery. That helped the films disastrous box office intake. That and the fact that it was released alonside a small film called Star Wars. <br /><br />@Jeremy: Actually, its a lot more like Herzog's Fitzcarraldo, with the whole impossible task ahead of them, and most of the film taking place in the Venezuelan jungle. Its premise is a bit similar to Speed, but its very different in tone. Sorcerer is a bit darker, a bit more dramatic.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-1792211278971788212009-12-05T16:04:57.492-08:002009-12-05T16:04:57.492-08:00The premise seems awesome. The title did throw me ...The premise seems awesome. The title did throw me off, but I'm actually glad it isn't that type of film. What you described here sounds far more interesting and suspenseful. Kind of reminds me of Speed in a way. Gotta check it out. Excellent review.jeremythecritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351653201416397407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-43757144562465078872009-12-05T08:07:40.456-08:002009-12-05T08:07:40.456-08:00As soon as I read the title I thought "I neve...As soon as I read the title I thought "I never knew Friedkin directed a Fantasy piece??" Also havent heard of this one but I like the idea of the constant tension involving the dynamite, must make for some true suspense!I Like Horror Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851268002582984544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-80486381732828198622009-12-04T20:46:59.355-08:002009-12-04T20:46:59.355-08:00Fantastic recap. I've had this on my computer...Fantastic recap. I've had this on my computer for a long, long time and I think I finally need to give it a viewing.<br /><br />Have you seen WAGES OF FEAR? If so, how would you compare the two?Troy Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843741571724231174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-26566056933670948892009-12-04T14:20:00.948-08:002009-12-04T14:20:00.948-08:00Heh, you keep reviewing films I haven't seen. ...Heh, you keep reviewing films I haven't seen. I don't have anything to say about Sorceror, but I thought I'd drop in anyway. Great review, as always!Dom Coccarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843380116571749866noreply@blogger.com