It didn't even get a cinematic release in Australia, even though there had been posters in the cinemas for it saying "coming soon". I still haven't seen it.

I think it would be fun if it was shown with overblown colours. Psychedelic, like the sgt peppers cover.

Looking at the stills of the colour version it looks almost like the intention.

Its a tongue in cheek film, therefore I reckon that psychedelic trippy look would fit it perfectly.

This movie was shot on some beautiful locations,as you can see in this pic.I think it would have worked so much better in color!

SoulAlive said:

This movie was shot on some beautiful locations,as you can see in this pic.I think it would have worked so much better in color!

I think some folks just want to defend Prince's decisions so much that they are blinded from what otherwise would be obvious.

Although color would be cool, I still really like the black and white version.

Also, for those that haven't seen his movies, BET/VH1 are playing Purple Rain, Cherry Moon, and Graffiti Bridge this week in honor of his birthday on June 7. Although I've seen them all, I'm sure I'll watch again!

Cloreen said:

same person who has grafitti bridge 2 1/2 version has color UTCM with outtakes

Cloreen said:

ETHERSPIN said:

luvsexy4all said:

maplesyrupnjam said:

a treatsie on the underlying problem of Rashomon not being shot in marvellous Technicolor,

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RASHOMON was shot in post-war Japan. You really think they had Technicolor three strip film stock, Technicolor cameras, and Technicolor processing facilities in that war ravaged nation? Hey, bud, they barely had drinkable water then.

But you want RASHOMON to look like GONE WITH THE WIND.

Wow, now I've heard everything.

RiotPaisley said:

luvsexy4all said:

same person who has grafitti bridge 2 1/2 version has color UTCM with outtakes

Wait, what? They need to put this out.

I'd buy another copy if they released it in color

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and I don't even own a computer with a DVD drive or a DVD/BluRay player so I have to go watch it at someone else's place

Would LOVE to see the entire movie in color! But I bet they wouldhave to go back to the negative and re-process a color version. It would take $$$.

But I bet Warners could do it if Prince fans raised the money to pay for the post production!

Kickstarter + agreement from Warners?

mightycow said:

I'd buy another copy if they released it in color

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and I don't even own a computer with a DVD drive or a DVD/BluRay player so I have to go watch it at someone else's place

That have external drives now you can plug into your USB port. More money for devices that used to come with a computer...

Oh, my god, Cloreen! Also, the REST of you! Calm the heck down, will you? Let the people like the movie. They're not hurting you -- geebus, girl (or boy), get over yourself!

I don't see the point in bickering over this -- not everyone loved this movie, we get it, but why not leave others to love it because they do? Why do you need so badly to beat people down for liking something you think is trash? Here's a thought: bow out of the convo and do something else with your time.

Personally, I thought the movie was fun to watch -- I don't expect someone who is a musician first to be a great screenplay writer, since they're different disciplines.

It comes down to me asking you that infamous question: "Yeah? What are YOU doing?"

So people who have to insist on hating this movie? Let me see YOU write a great movie. And sell it. Go ahead, I'll wait.

Cloreen said:

maplesyrupnjam said:

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RASHOMON was shot in post-war Japan. You really think they had Technicolor three strip film stock, Technicolor cameras, and Technicolor processing facilities in that war ravaged nation? Hey, bud, they barely had drinkable water then.

But you want RASHOMON to look like GONE WITH THE WIND.

Wow, now I've heard everything.

Point missed as per usual

Blakbear said:

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It comes down to me asking you that infamous question: "Yeah? What are YOU doing?"

Let me see YOU write a great movie. And sell it. Go ahead, I'll wait.

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Dude, this is the point: I am doing fine with what I do. And I am level-headed enough to realize that because I do that well doesn't mean I can direct a feature length film!

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Just because Prince can program a LINN Drum Machine and play a mean guitar doesn't mean he can act and direct a film! Where in the hell did he ever get that notion?!? Man, check you ego at the door, Prince. You're a musician, that doesn't make you Alfred Hitchcock!

Cloreen said:

Blakbear said:

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It comes down to me asking you that infamous question: "Yeah? What are YOU doing?"

Let me see YOU write a great movie. And sell it. Go ahead, I'll wait.

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Dude, this is the point: I am doing fine with what I do. And I am level-headed enough to realize that because I do that well doesn't mean I can direct a feature length film!

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Just because Prince can program a LINN Drum Machine and play a mean guitar doesn't mean he can act and direct a film! Where in the hell did he ever get that notion?!? Man, check you ego at the door, Prince. You're a musician, that doesn't make you Alfred Hitchcock!

WHat I don't get is why you're so upset about that. Jesu, child, how is that hurting you at all? So he tried and failed in your eyes. So. The. Hell. What. Check YOUR ego at the door, why don't you. Atleast he tried it, and you know what? Life's about trying things and having fun with it. You don't HAVE to do everything in life perfectly. Also, you DO realize that Prince wasn't initially good at any of the instruments he played, right? The man practiced his ass off to get good at them. Because, you know, that's how playing instruments work. Cloreen, you really need to take a chill pill and knock it off with this crappy attitude. It's annoying.

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Blakbear said:

At least he tried it, and you know what? Life's about trying things and having fun with it.

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Michael Jordan tried baseball. Instead of giving us another incredible year of basketball, he tried baseball. You want to praise him for that?

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Instead of touring or putting together another killer record, Prince tried film directing. That was our loss. Less music from a master musician.

Cloreen said:

Cloreen said:

Blakbear said:

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Michael Jordan tried baseball. Instead of giving us another incredible year of basketball, he tried baseball. You want to praise him for that?

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Instead of touring or putting together another killer record, Prince tried film directing. That was our loss. Less music from a master musician.

Off-topic, MJ's desire to play baseball was a personal decision made during a very traumatic time in his life. His efforts, regardless of the results, were commendable. What followed that stint wouldn't have happened had he not retired, and this is coming from a huge Jordan/Bulls fan. He was burned out.

Back on topic. You do realize that P recorded 3-4 albums worth of material (of which would produce TWO killer records), toured Europe (after scrapping those plans for the Purple Rain tour) AND the states, AND filmed a movie during that 1 year period, right?

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Cloreen said:

Blakbear said:

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Michael Jordan tried baseball. Instead of giving us another incredible year of basketball, he tried baseball. You want to praise him for that?

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Instead of touring or putting together another killer record, Prince tried film directing. That was our loss. Less music from a master musician.

Actually, yes, I did applaud him for trying baseball. Because -- and here's the thing you obviously don't understand because you can't -- he was willing to try something new. He wasn't afraid to get out the box and do a new thing. Again, get your head out of your butt, girl, and get the heck over it. I'm done arguing with you. You're incapable of accepting the siple fact that people have the right to have broad interests and try them, whether they're great at them or not. Hopefully you grow up and learn about that sometime in your life.

KingSausage said:

Cloreen said:

Blakbear said:

At least he tried it, and you know what? Life's about trying things and having fun with it.

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Michael Jordan tried baseball. Instead of giving us another incredible year of basketball, he tried baseball. You want to praise him for that?

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Instead of touring or putting together another killer record, Prince tried film directing. That was our loss. Less music from a master musician.

Yeah, Prince is known for his severe lack of output at that time.

Cloreen said:

Wlcm2thdwn3 said:

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It was Prince's desire to be original and give it the ' look of the ' classic ' films.

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Correction: It was Prince's desire to be idiotic that led him to take color footage of one of the most glorious, beautiful places on Earth, and turn it into black and white.

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Why go to the gorgeous French Riviera for a film in black and white? Prince should have just gone to Trenton, New Jersey. Prince was no cinematic brain surgeon, we all can agree on that.

...B&W can be beautiful too...Manhattan by Woody Allen springs to mind.

KingSausage said:

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Yeah, Prince is known for his severe lack of output at that time.

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Simple question: would you rather have a film directed by Prince or a new album?

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He cheated us out of another album. And at that time Prince was at the top of his game. So instead of a masterpiece album, he gave us a film...a film that was, to be blunt, garbage.

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So again I ask: rather have a garbage film or a classic album?

scorp84 said:

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1. Off-topic, MJ's desire to play baseball was a personal decision made during a very traumatic time in his life.

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2. Back on topic. You do realize that P recorded 3-4 albums worth of material (of which would produce TWO killer records), toured Europe (after scrapping those plans for the Purple Rain tour) AND the states, AND filmed a movie during that 1 year period, right?

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1. No, it was either A) an extremely idiotic decision, or B) something to do while being suspended for a year from the NBA due to gambling. B is the controversal view of Jordan playing baseball, but it actually is the only one that makes any sense. I don't believe A. I don't believe Jordan was that idiotic to walk away from basketball to play minor league baseball and look less than ordinary.

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2. And just think if he didn't waste time on that crap film we all could have had another masterpiece album in our collections between "Parade" and "Sign O' The Times." Go look at your Prince collection. If you keep it in chronological order you have "Parade" and then "Sign O' The Times." Man, wouldn't you love another fantastic album in between those? Well, because of that stupid film we don't have one in between those.

Cloreen said:

Cloreen said:

Simple question: would you rather have a film directed by Prince or a new album?

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He cheated us out of another album. And at that time Prince was at the top of his game. So instead of a masterpiece album, he gave us a film...a film that was, to be blunt, garbage.

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So again I ask: rather have a garbage film or a classic album?

I'm only going to take a quick issue with the bolded above, real quick. Prince didn't, never did, and never will, owe anyone anything. It's a privilege to hear anyone's music, or experience anyone's art, especially that of a genius like Prince (or Pollack, or Dali, Coltrane, Miles, Picasso, DaVinci, et al).

It could be fair to say that Prince was sometimes frustrated, especially in the internet years, with the fan base's self-entitled stance when it came to his music. I believe it's why he pulled back on fan interaction occasionally, clamped down on photography at concerts, and limited his output at times. He sort of addressed that in "Pearls B4 The Swine".