155 Tokyo Olympiad
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The "100 Years of Olympic Films" box set did not include any special features other than a book that includes notes on the films. Even Peter Cowie's audio commentary from the earlier DVD release is missing.
Thankfully, this re-issue will include this plus a few more.
Thankfully, this re-issue will include this plus a few more.
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is this the same cut as the 100 years set?
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They're both listed as 170 minutes
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Quite frustrating to see the boxset disc is just the only barebones one between the old OOP DVD and the individual re-release. I guess it was expectable, though, but still.Close The Door, Raymond wrote:Thankfully, this re-issue will include this plus a few more.
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This hopefully bodes well for a standalone Olympia release, no? Which would make me quite happy I held off on the boxset.
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I think there’s a bit of a difficult Optics problem with that one that makes it being divorced from the wider Olympic context basically completely unfeasible as a release
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Well what ever could you mean?
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I imagine it has to do with the fact that it was directed by Leni Riefenstahl. I don't think it's any more complex than that.
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My comment was sarcastic, I do understand the issue.
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Triumph of the Will can get released but Olympia can’t?
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Synapse isn’t trying to corner the woke market. That said, I think Olympia would manage to get a mainline Criterion release, they’d just include an apologetic extra examining it’s “problematic” existence
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On the contrary, I think a stand-alone release of Olympia with critical and academic extras would be even more desirable than just leaving it as a puzzle piece in an otherwise "fun" sports package without context (other than the brief blurb in Cowie's book). I would happily buy it, despite already owning the box set and being pretty cool on the movie itself. I am fascinated by the making of it and the clashing of cultures with the victorious African-American athletes on Hitler's turf. A dedicated piece on Jesse Owens alone would be worth the price.
If I didn't already own the original Tokyo Olympiad DVD, I'd scoop up this new edition too.
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Worth noting that some of the lore around Jesse Owens isn’t accurate, so indeed a historical piece honoring his real achievements by countering the false aspects that have nevertheless pervaded in the cultural consciousness would be most welcome
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maybe a mainline release about Jesse Owens with olympia as a bonus film?
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Fantastic read. Thanks.domino harvey wrote: ↑Thu Mar 19, 2020 3:07 pmWorth noting that some of the lore around Jesse Owens isn’t accurate, so indeed a historical piece honoring his real achievements by countering the false aspects that have nevertheless pervaded in the cultural consciousness would be most welcome
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Whoa. The comments under that article are a wild ride.
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You forgot the first rule of articles online: never read the comments!
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Yea, I think it was just the near unanimous tone that caught me off guard. Had to double check what site it was.
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Yeah, I'm used to comments taking a turn, but that wasn't the turn I was expecting.
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I never knew anyone could be so invested in the state of others' foreskin
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To add fire to the wanting of an Olympia standalone addition, there are certain indications as to Criterion pursuing that option in the future (especially with the impact of COVID-19). The most obvious clue is there is a Cowie audio interview present on Criterion Channel when searching for Olympia.
As for the controversy, it really depends on who you are talking to. Olympia is by far one of the most important, and for me, greatest films ever made. Its use of propaganda, technique, and overall coverage has impacted the games today, not to mention the politics of the situation. While the content, and frequent appearances by Hitler and the German high command are not welcomed, the best thing Criterion can include is that fabulous Leni Riefenstahl documentary The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl.
I must say though COVID-19 has given me opportunities to show films to my students I have been wanting to. I have planned an essay around segments of Olympia, and a final project around the history of the Olympics in times of unease.
As for the controversy, it really depends on who you are talking to. Olympia is by far one of the most important, and for me, greatest films ever made. Its use of propaganda, technique, and overall coverage has impacted the games today, not to mention the politics of the situation. While the content, and frequent appearances by Hitler and the German high command are not welcomed, the best thing Criterion can include is that fabulous Leni Riefenstahl documentary The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl.
I must say though COVID-19 has given me opportunities to show films to my students I have been wanting to. I have planned an essay around segments of Olympia, and a final project around the history of the Olympics in times of unease.
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The release date was timed to coincide with the now-delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics that has now been postponed to at least a year. The Criterion release, which was to capitalize on the marketing push riding on the Olympics media frenzy, will be about a year too early. It's one of countless other tie-in products that will have to be salvaged somehow.
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Either they'll delay it and push it out again when the Olympics actually occur, or they'll release it now and advertise it later on.Close The Door, Raymond wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:35 amThe release date was timed to coincide with the now-delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics that has now been postponed to at least a year. The Criterion release, which was to capitalize on the marketing push riding on the Olympics media frenzy, will be about a year too early. It's one of countless other tie-in products that will have to be salvaged somehow.
Alternatively, they release it now and advertise it as an alternative to the now-delayed Tokyo Olympics.
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