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Magnolia (New Line Platinum Series)Magnolia (New Line Platinum Series)
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PT Anderson is a master of human dysfunction and human character. Excellent documentary and insight
Hearts of Darkness:  A Filmmaker's Apocalypse [VHS]Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse [VHS]
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The most amazing documentary you will ever see on the making of a film.
Clerks (Collector's Series)Clerks (Collector's Series)
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A concrete example of what 27,000 dollars can do for your life. Amazing script.
The Thing - Collector's EditionThe Thing - Collector's Edition
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Journey into the anatomy of special effects and Rob Bottin's magic.
Seven (New Line Platinum Series)Seven (New Line Platinum Series)
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Side by side comparison of original negative to restored neg. is brilliant.
KingpinKingpin
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Flawed movie, but great commentary track on writing a comedy.
Taxi Driver (Collector's Edition)Taxi Driver (Collector's Edition)
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No commentary, but screenplay option for DVD-ROM is excellent in understanding translation to screen.
RoninRonin
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Underrated movie with great commentary by a master, John Frankenheimer
Mallrats (Collector's Edition)Mallrats (Collector's Edition)
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Flawed movie, the extras illustrate how to really screwup a hollywood production, amazing details
A Personal Journey With Martin Scorsese Through American Movies [VHS]A Personal Journey With Martin Scorsese Through American Movies [VHS]
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Speaks for itself. A very thourough examination in film
Touch of Evil (Special Restored Edition) [VHS]Touch of Evil (Special Restored Edition) [VHS]
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Although lengthy, the 58-page memo is worth the time to read.
The ShiningThe Shining
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DVD version contains documentary by Kubrick's wife. Excellent. Rare interviews and footage of Kubrick, Nicholson, and Duvall
1941 (Collector's Edition)1941 (Collector's Edition)
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Misunderstood, but hilarious movie with great extras and 16mm footage of Belushi and Candy
Short 1 - InventionShort 1 - Invention
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A great DVD Magazine with insight into short films and major studio projects
Six Degrees of SeparationSix Degrees of Separation
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No extras or commentary, great examples of dialogue with true energy
Army of Darkness: Special EditionArmy of Darkness: Special Edition
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Rare edition and out of print, but a great commentary on how to use your best friends to make movies.
Hard Boiled - Criterion CollectionHard Boiled - Criterion Collection
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Rare edition and out of print. One of Woo's best, Includes strange student film, and a history of his work
Rushmore - Criterion CollectionRushmore - Criterion Collection
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Wes Anderson has only made Three films, but his second film secured him in Hollywood history. Commentary covers film stock and negative
Brazil - Criterion CollectionBrazil - Criterion Collection
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Great example and study in editing. This edition provides to completely different cuts of the same film
Buffalo 66Buffalo 66
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Great commentary on film stock and negative, goes well with Rushmore and Natural Born Killers
Dark City (New Line Platinum Series)Dark City (New Line Platinum Series)
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The dissection of a truly original screenplay
Natural Born KillersNatural Born Killers
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Although the director's cut is disappointing, Stone is never boring in his documentary of a great film
12 Monkeys (Collector's Edition)12 Monkeys (Collector's Edition)
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Excellent documentary for aspiring directors. Great look into post-production and marketing.
The Abyss (Special Edition)The Abyss (Special Edition)
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I loath this director's cut, but the extras are fascinating, each aspect of the film is covered completely
Beastie Boys DVD Anthology - Criterion CollectionBeastie Boys DVD Anthology - Criterion Collection
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Graphic design majors should have this as required viewing. An excellent example of great presentation. Spike Jonze is always a plus.