Or is it all in her mind? Chris: Noroi: The Curse is a little uneven, but it does a great job conveying a sense of creepiness via found footage trappings. An original 8-minute making-of promo from 1978 for the film called Visions gets carried over from the DVD (itâs your standard promo piece introducing the filmâs plot and the cast members), which is then followed by a presentation called Eyes On Laura Mars. Indicator presents a cult favourite, Irvin Kershnerâs The Eyes of Laura Mars, on Blu-ray in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1 on this dual-layer disc. is a skeezy, weird, disturbing proto-slasher about a young girl who becomes the prime suspect in a series of grisly murders. Still, I would say itâs a generally good in the end, as is usually the case with Indicatorâs titles. Look for a young. At her gala, she encounters police detective John Neville (Tommy Lee Jones) who hates the photos of violence against semi-nude women without knowing it's her. New is an appreciation by critic Kat Ellinger who frames the film as a sort of American giallo film, comparing it to other films of the genre and the themes they share, along with what differentiates it from slashers (which basically started with Laura Marsâ scriptwriter John Carpenter and his film Halloween) that were just becoming popular. It features the original DVDâs producer, Laurent Bouzereau, going over the various drafts of the script over photos from the film. Laura's visions continue, including visions of the killer stalking her and continuing to murder those around her. At her apartment, Laura is affected by one last vision of the killer, who has now come for her. It features the original DVDâs producer, Laurent Bouzereau, going over the various drafts of the script over photos from the film. I actually didnât realize this film received a somewhat decent DVD edition back in the early days of the format and it looks as though Indicator has carried everything over, at least by comparing specs, starting with an audio commentary by director Irvin Kershner. Directed by Irvin Kershner. Details are fine but rarely razor-sharp, finer details just not looking to be as rendered as well as they could be. Despite those hiccups itâs still very clean and there wasnât any severe damage, or much of anything at all. This track is a mixed bag ultimately and Iâm actually not sure if I liked it. An original 8-minute making-of promo from 1978 for the film called Visions gets carried over from the DVD (itâs your standard promo piece introducing the filmâs plot and the cast members), which is then followed by a presentation called Eyes On Laura Mars. Indicator presents a cult favourite, Irvin Kershner’s The Eyes of Laura Mars, on Blu-ray in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1 on this dual-layer disc.The high-definition master used was supplied by Sony. Welcome to CriterionForum.org, one of the premier destinations on the web to discuss DVD releases from The Criterion Collection, Masters of Cinema, and other DVD production companies from around the world. First there is a lengthy essay on the film (aptly called âDisco Gialloâ) by Rebecca Nicole Williams, about its genre influences and production, as well as how it fits into the mold of other New York films of the time. Despite those hiccups itâs still very clean and there wasnât any severe damage, or much of anything at all. Then. The killer attempts to break in through her front door, but Laura deadbolts it before he/she can enter. [5] A sequence where the Laura Mars character photographs a group of models against a backdrop of two burning cars was filmed over four days at New York's Columbus Circle. Seen through modern eyes, although some of the performances feel clumsily overblown, the themes of Laura Mars are eerily topical. A famous fashion photographer develops a disturbing ability to see through the eyes … [7], As of April 2020, the film has an approval rating of 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 26 reviews, with an average rating of 5.22/10. This track is a mixed bag ultimately and Iâm actually not sure if I liked it. One of my isolation purchases is Criterion Channel access, and I have no idea where to start. In the middle of controversy over whether her photographs glorify violence and are demeaning to women, Laura begins seeing, in first person through the eyes of the killer, real-time visions of the murders of her friends and colleagues. Producer Jon Peters, who was dating Barbra Streisand at the time, bought the screenplay as a starring vehicle for her, but Streisand eventually decided not to take the role because of "the kinky nature of the story", as Peters later explained. Itâs also smooth in motion and doesnât present any glaring digital problems. Apparently that makes me a monster in some circles. Welcome to CriterionForum.org, one of the premier destinations on the web to discuss DVD releases from The Criterion Collection, Masters of Cinema, and other DVD production companies from around the world. I don’t think I loved it as much as everyone else, but I certainly dug what was on display. Because of this, and his love for her, he cannot bring himself to murder her and instead asks that she end his life. It runs under 8-minutes. Though a UK release this disc is region free. Its colour scheme rarely pops, made up of lots of autumn colours primarily with a few pops of blue, while black levels can be a bit milky in places crushing out some shadow detail. Still, thereâs some good details about the point-of-view shots, the changes to the script, and insights on the fashion industry at the time. You'll also find in-depth discussions on world cinema. Eyes of Laura Mars Now Streaming on The Criterion Channel Chris: This somehow escaped me for years, but I’m glad I finally caught it! Still, thereâs some good details about the point-of-view shots, the changes to the script, and insights on the fashion industry at the time. The film could probably look better but the final image is still pleasing: it does still look like a film and doesnât have a heavily processed look, still managing to deliver decent detail. But he also seems very proud of his misdirection as to who the killer could be. Chris: This somehow escaped me for years, but I’m glad I finally caught it! As Neville details more of his own story, it is implied that he may have multiple personalities. Film Comment; New York Vol. Irvin Kershner’s stylish, violent cult thriller – from an original screenplay by John Carpenter – stars iconic star Faye Dunaway as glamorous fashion photographer Laura Mars, who begins to experience horrific visions when she ‘sees’ a series of brutal murders as they happen. This is then followed by a reprint of a Playboy article on the film and producer Jon Peters, which is a great read, and then a couple of excerpts from favourable critic reviews at the time, one by Richard Combs for Monthly Film Bulletin and the other by Philip French for the Observer. It’s official. Posted on Thursday, May 7th, 2020 by /Film Staff. The lossless PCM 1.0 monaural doesnât present any glaring problems other than the fact it has a handful of awful disco tracks that are a little harsh. I didn’t love it! Following the filmâs theatrical trailer is a short 4-minute Trailers from Hell feature with David DeCocteau offering his own appreciation of the film, spliced in with the trailer. Theyâre an okay set of features, Ellingerâs contribution probably being the best of the bunch, but also strong to the release is an included booklet. But he also seems very proud of his misdirection as to who the killer could be. Peters got interest from Peter Guber at Columbia and they agreed to finance the project's development. The film is also noted for its use of red herrings and its twist ending. PICTURE. Needless to say, a film with this subject matter is going to be more than a little icky. Streisand pulled out of the film, but Columbia were sufficiently enthusiastic about the script to move forward with another actress and Faye Dunaway was cast. Eyes of Laura Mars (Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) was released by Columbia Records (PS 35487) in July 1978. Laura Mars (Faye Dunaway) is a celebrated fashion photographer. Then Once Cut of the Dead suddenly turns into something completely different, and that’s where the real fun begins. Also: a very, very young Brooke Shields briefly shows up! The high-definition master used was supplied by Sony. The âvisionâ sequences look a little rough but this is obviously intentional. It was produced by Gary Klein with executive producers Jon Peters and Charles Koppelman. There are twists a plenty, and some rather memorable kills. The film's source story was written by John Carpenter, as was the earliest version of the screenplay. To either read or join in on our discussions visit our forums. Upon hearing her distress, Neville (who had been on his way to meet her) breaks through her balcony window. I have too many blind spots. Producer Jack H. Harris had worked with Carpenter on the latter's feature-film directorial debut, Dark Star, and it was Harris who optioned Carpenter's 11-page treatment, then titled simply Eyes. Matt says: I have too many blind spots. Though a UK release this disc is region free. This was a bit harder to give him since most will likely guess the perpetrator rather early on. Itâs very technical in regards to its look as well as the various rewrites and changes John Carpenterâs original script went through, all of which is interesting, but Kershner can get a bit heavy on describing the filmâs metaphors and also comes off a bit self-congratulatory, sometimes gratingly so. Web design by Pro Blog Design. SYNOPSIS. Sure, I’ll trust Chris that “The Entity” is a movie and not the most generic title he could think up on the spot. Apparently that makes me a monster in some circles. Those around her are killed and Neville investigates. The booklet ends up helping in making up for whatever the other features may be missing. Affiliate links used when available. Kershner talks about how he didnât want the film to be a âtrickâ and have a logical flow, which, okay, Iâll give him points for the most part (as mentioned in the supplements here and elsewhere it is a giallo at heart so thereâs still some leaps in logic and the final reveal still takes a bit of forgiveness on the part of the viewer). Filming took place over 56 days from October 17, 1977 to early January 1978. Is a ghost? 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