This week Criterion finally released it’s first set of blu-ray discs, which included The Man Who Fell To Earth. The L.A. Times has given it a good review, commenting that the special features including a commentary, interviews, and documentary make it worth the money. And assuming that it is the uncensored version, it would also feature full frontal nudity from David Bowie in hi-def. (How’s that for some remarks you won’t read on BowieNet?) Anyway, since the Webmaster and I don’t own a blu-ray player and probably won’t for some time, anyone who owns this new version is free to share their thoughts in the comments section.
December 22nd, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Nic Roeg says some very interesting things about that nude scene in the commentary track…mostly about how unsexy the actors look. I believe he was making a point about American decadence – it’s also where he starts messing with the viewer’s perception of the reality of the story. However, one appreciates the extended glimpse of Little David, even in that horrid blue light.