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Post by chazraps on Sept 2, 2012 14:38:54 GMT -5
Last week I caught a film screening in a park of 'Empire Records' I hadn't seen it since high school and, having worked at a record store since then, I liked it even more now.
Thing is, the timing seemed a bit longe than I remembered, and a line I really liked (Rex Manning's "Wy do you all just fade away") had been removed. I did some looking around online and apparently the version that was screened was the 'Remix Fan Edition' which swaps out some music/scenes for new longer and alternate versions.
I was wondering, what do you think of the film? Also, do you have the original non-remix release on DVD?
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Post by Juice on Sept 2, 2012 14:51:05 GMT -5
Iprefer the remix edotipn altough it cuts out rexs convo before joining the band at the end
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2012 14:51:54 GMT -5
One of my favourite movies of all time , definetly in my top 10 of all time , lucky for me I still own my cherished VHS copy.
Lucas: Mitchell's the man Joe.
Joe: And the man calls all the shots.
Lucas: Damn the man.
Joe: Let me explain it to you. Mitchell's the man. I'm the idiot. You're the screw-up. And we're all losers. Welcome to music town.
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Post by The Spelunker! on Sept 2, 2012 15:06:38 GMT -5
I enjoy it, and have a copy on DVD. I think it's the remix edition.
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Post by King Boo on Sept 2, 2012 15:08:32 GMT -5
I have the Remix edition dvd. I think it might be the only version out on dvd, but don't hold me to that.
Man, I love this movie. I quote it all the time.
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Post by chazraps on Sept 2, 2012 15:41:30 GMT -5
I have the Remix edition dvd. I think it might be the only version out on dvd, but don't hold me to that. The Remix edition is the only one currently in print (apparently the 2-pack of it with 'Singles' is also the fan remix cut, but I haven't heard that verified outside of Amazon.com reviews) but the original was in production from 2001-2003. While there's no official word on why the original was retracted, I think it might have something to do with music rights for the DVD release and, to avoid the "HEY THE MUSIC IS DIFFERENT" bitching, the studio just slapped in a few scenes and alternate takes to make the "Fan remix edition." I've been trying to track down the original (I really want to sample the "Fade away" line) and I was hoping someone here might have it, or could dub the VHS onto a file and hook me up. But I digress... I have to say, for all the reviews I've read about the movie being "unrealistic" and "too melodramatic," it's the most dead-on portrayal of a record store I've ever seen. Having worked at one in Union Square, everyday was a fun, albeit emotionally volatile, chaotic adventure. There was a real sense of community and family too, presumably because if you were like me and working at a music store from 2008-2009, it's because you were a music store person. Anyone else here worked at a music store and think the drama in the film was surprisingly accurate? |
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Post by Brood Lone Wolf Funker on Sept 2, 2012 15:45:33 GMT -5
Joe I have to go the bathroom... Joe
I have the original version it was only 3 dollars at wal mart, makes want to watch it again.
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Sept 2, 2012 16:08:19 GMT -5
I have it on DVD, not sure which version off the top of my head, and LOVE it. It's such a time capsule back to the mid-90's.
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Post by Kash Flagg on Sept 2, 2012 17:04:56 GMT -5
I hate that remix version simply for the fact that they added in like 12 new scenes of that annoying pizza guy. I hated that character.
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Post by Metalheadbanger Man on Sept 2, 2012 17:09:14 GMT -5
I still have the VHS. Does the remix one have scenes with Tobey Maguire in them? He's listed in the credits but doesn't actually appear in the original version.
"A person like you needs to diminish their criminal impulses, not magnify them. Maybe some classical, or some jazz."
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Post by chazraps on Sept 2, 2012 19:07:44 GMT -5
I still have the VHS. Does the remix one have scenes with Tobey Maguire in them? He's listed in the credits but doesn't actually appear in the original version. "A person like you needs to diminish their criminal impulses, not magnify them. Maybe some classical, or some jazz." "Maybe you bite me." I don't believe so. Apparently the director hated Tobey and had the footage removed (and, I'd imagine destroyed) in the 11th hour to make sure it didn't have any chance of being seen again. |
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Post by Mehe is F'n hardcore. on Sept 2, 2012 19:50:45 GMT -5
I use the "it's rex manning day" line any time I think a day's going to go badly.
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Post by Bob Schlapowitz on Sept 2, 2012 19:53:38 GMT -5
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Sept 2, 2012 19:56:43 GMT -5
I use the "it's rex manning day" line any time I think a day's going to go badly. I'll often defuse tense situations by remind people that we mustn't dwell, not today, we can't! Not on Rex Manning Day! |
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Post by Juice on Sept 2, 2012 19:59:14 GMT -5
I have the Remix edition dvd. I think it might be the only version out on dvd, but don't hold me to that. The Remix edition is the only one currently in print (apparently the 2-pack of it with 'Singles' is also the fan remix cut, but I haven't heard that verified outside of Amazon.com reviews) but the original was in production from 2001-2003. While there's no official word on why the original was retracted, I think it might have something to do with music rights for the DVD release and, to avoid the "HEY THE MUSIC IS DIFFERENT" bitching, the studio just slapped in a few scenes and alternate takes to make the "Fan remix edition." I've been trying to track down the original (I really want to sample the "Fade away" line) and I was hoping someone here might have it, or could dub the VHS onto a file and hook me up. But I digress... I have to say, for all the reviews I've read about the movie being "unrealistic" and "too melodramatic," it's the most dead-on portrayal of a record store I've ever seen. Having worked at one in Union Square, everyday was a fun, albeit emotionally volatile, chaotic adventure. There was a real sense of community and family too, presumably because if you were like me and working at a music store from 2008-2009, it's because you were a music store person. Anyone else here worked at a music store and think the drama in the film was surprisingly accurate? the remix edition is in the singles two pack. I bought it a few years back and it has the lost footage of rex manning |
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Post by Kash Flagg on Sept 2, 2012 21:16:21 GMT -5
I always refer to my birthday as Rex Manning Day.
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Post by Chainsaw on Sept 2, 2012 21:32:43 GMT -5
F*** Rex Manning Day!
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Post by Larryhausen on Sept 3, 2012 4:22:12 GMT -5
I'm Lucas, I still work here.
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Post by chazraps on Sept 3, 2012 13:45:49 GMT -5
The Remix edition is the only one currently in print (apparently the 2-pack of it with 'Singles' is also the fan remix cut, but I haven't heard that verified outside of Amazon.com reviews) but the original was in production from 2001-2003. While there's no official word on why the original was retracted, I think it might have something to do with music rights for the DVD release and, to avoid the "HEY THE MUSIC IS DIFFERENT" bitching, the studio just slapped in a few scenes and alternate takes to make the "Fan remix edition." I've been trying to track down the original (I really want to sample the "Fade away" line) and I was hoping someone here might have it, or could dub the VHS onto a file and hook me up. But I digress... I have to say, for all the reviews I've read about the movie being "unrealistic" and "too melodramatic," it's the most dead-on portrayal of a record store I've ever seen. Having worked at one in Union Square, everyday was a fun, albeit emotionally volatile, chaotic adventure. There was a real sense of community and family too, presumably because if you were like me and working at a music store from 2008-2009, it's because you were a music store person. Anyone else here worked at a music store and think the drama in the film was surprisingly accurate? the remix edition is in the singles two pack. I bought it a few years back and it has the lost footage of rex manning Thanks for the info. That's unfortunate though, I was really hoping to hear the "fade away" line. |
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Post by The OP on Sept 3, 2012 15:08:18 GMT -5
I haven't seen the movie since I rented it on VHS back when it was a fairly new movie. It's hard for me to imagine the film with the Rex Manning parts cut out. I don't think I would like that. I might be interested in seeing what the new scenes they added are like though. Maybe I'll rent it.
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