from David Thompson, "critic and documentarian, UK" --Bill concluded by stating, "Here's hoping this newest restoration will find its way DVD and Blu-ray (Criterion or UK's Masters of Cinema?) very soon."
"Highlights: Two magnificent presentations of silent cinema: the newly restored (courtesy of Hugh Hefner!) Pandora's Box, looking as though it were shot yesterday, premiered in Paris; and Hitchcock's Blackmail (1929) -- the superior silent version -- at the Barbican. Both were supplied with electrifying musical scores by Neil Brand."
and from Vlastimir Sudar, "critic UK" --
"Highlights: The nicest surprise -- finally a high-quality restoration of Pabst's Pandora's Box, thanks to Berlin's Deutsche Kinemathek."
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Pandora's Box mentioned in Sight & Sound
Bill Kromm wrote from England to let everyone know that the January 2011 edition of Sight & Sound contains a couple of references to Pandora's Box. It's from the annual critics' list of favorite movies and year's highlights:
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I saw the restored version of Pandora's Box as part of the London Film Festival and it was so much better than I thought it would be to see it on the big screen. The quality of the restoration was impeccable and watching it you really appreciate Louise Brooks' star quality, she captivates the audience in every scene. Really hope this restored version is released on DVD soon.
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