[UK]Kenneth Anger: The Magick Lantern Cycle (1947) [Blu-ray]

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Content:80(Very Good)
Video:75(Good)
Audio:70(Good)
Extras:67(Decent)
Total:74(Good)
Synopsis:Featuring short works from the second half of Kenneth Anger's career, this collection showcases the work of the avant-garde filmmaker who influenced everyone from Andy Warhol to Martin Scorsese with his striking and innovative experimental pieces. The films include "Scorpio Rising" (1964), "Kustom Kar Kommandos" (1965), "Invocation of My Demon Brother" (1969), "Rabbit's Moon" (1979 version) and "Lucifer Rising" (1981).
Genres:Classics, Experimental, Indie Classics
Rating:NR
Crew:Kenneth Anger (Director)
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Releases:[UK]2009-05-25 - Bfi Video
[FR]2010-05-25 - Bfi Video
Region:Region Free ABC
Runtime:181 minutes
Discs:2 : BD-50 (41.52 GB), DVD
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 22.99 Mbps
Audio:English LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Subtitles:None
ASIN:B001TQROASUPC:-EAN:5035673010105MPN:-

Prices

[UK]£12.93
(48% Off)
(amazon.co.uk)
[FR]€31,49
(-4% Off)
(amazon.fr)

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DVD Date:2007-10-02
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Blu-ray Disc Reviews

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2009-07-29Clydefro Jones
thedigitalfix.co.ukClydefro Jones
thedigitalfix.co.uk		07070
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2009-07-25Ian Jane
avmaniacs.comIan Jane
avmaniacs.com		09090
(+10)		08080
(+5)		07070
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(+23)		09090
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2009-06-02Gary Tooze
dvdbeaver.comGary Tooze
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08080
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Blu-ray Contents

 The following specifications listing is preliminary and/or incomplete and may contain inaccuracies.

Disc 1 of 2: Main

BD-50 / 41.52 GB (44,577,391,392 bytes) / AACS

(1947) Fireworks

Size:15:03 / 3.05 GB (3,272,862,144 bytes) / 29.00 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 22.99 Mbps
Audio:English LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Subtitles:None
Commentary:English Commentary LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Filmmaker Kenneth Anger

(1949) Puce Moment

Size:6:20 / 1.42 GB (1,526,368,704 bytes) / 32.13 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 25.98 Mbps
Audio:English LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Subtitles:None
Commentary:English Commentary LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Filmmaker Kenneth Anger

(1950) Rabbit's Moon

Size:16:54 / 3.67 GB (3,940,143,552 bytes) / 31.09 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 24.99 Mbps
Audio:English LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Subtitles:None
Commentary:English Commentary LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Filmmaker Kenneth Anger

(1953) Eaux d'Artifice

Size:13:03 / 2.93 GB (3,146,074,560 bytes) / 32.14 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 25.99 Mbps
Audio:English LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Subtitles:None
Commentary:English Commentary LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Filmmaker Kenneth Anger

(1954) Inaguration of the Pleasure Dome

Size:38:28 / 8.63 GB (9,266,272,704 bytes) / 32.12 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 26.00 Mbps
Audio:English LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Subtitles:None
Commentary:English Commentary LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Filmmaker Kenneth Anger

(1963) Scorpio Rising

Size:28:32 / 6.40 GB (6,873,418,176 bytes) / 32.12 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 26.00 Mbps
Audio:English LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Subtitles:None
Commentary:English Commentary LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Filmmaker Kenneth Anger

(1965) Kustom Kar Kommandos

Size:3:24 / 0.76 GB (820,509,120 bytes) / 32.18 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 25.95 Mbps
Audio:English LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Subtitles:None
Commentary:English Commentary LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Filmmaker Kenneth Anger

(1969) Invocation of My Demon Brother

Size:10:58 / 2.38 GB (2,555,777,472 bytes) / 31.07 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 24.99 Mbps
Audio:English LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Subtitles:None
Commentary:English Commentary LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Filmmaker Kenneth Anger

(1979) Rabbit's Moon

Size:6:46 / 1.50 GB (1,611,616,704 bytes) / 31.76 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 25.62 Mbps
Audio:English LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Subtitles:None
Commentary:English Commentary LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Filmmaker Kenneth Anger

(1981) Lucifer Rising

Size:28:15 / 6.12 GB (6,571,667,904 bytes) / 31.02 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 24.93 Mbps
Audio:English LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Subtitles:None
Commentary:English Commentary LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Filmmaker Kenneth Anger

(2002) The Man We Want to Hang

Size:13:45 / 2.99 GB (3,205,781,952 bytes) / 31.09 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 24.98 Mbps
Audio:English LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Subtitles:None
Commentary:English Commentary LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Filmmaker Kenneth Anger

Featurette: Restoration Demo

Size:6:05 / 1.32 GB (1,420,661,184 bytes) / 31.14 Mbps (Total)
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 1.78:1 / 25.01 Mbps
Audio:English LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Subtitles:None
Commentary:English Commentary LPCM 2.0 (48 kHz / 24-bit / 2304 kbps)
Filmmaker Kenneth Anger

Additional Extras

Collectible Booklet: 38-Page Collectible Booklet

Disc 2 of 2: Extras

DVD

Additional Extras

Short Film: [SD] Anger Me (2006) - Elio Gelmini's Portrait of Kenneth Anger (1:11:00)

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