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Mann needs to emulate Friedkin to get The Keep released


Friedkin threatened litigation against both Paramount and Universal this past year to get Sorcerer restored and re-released (licensed to Warner Bros and coming early next year) and Mann should take a hint. Also, both Sorcerer and The Keep have Tangerine Dream scores, so there you go...:)

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I would love a Blu Ray/Dvd release of THE KEEP.
I've seen the film again last month on french tv, nice widescreen print and it remains a so unique weird ambitious movie!
Mann is a genius director...it's funny that you're quoting Friedkin because the opening scene of THE KEEP has a SORCERER vibe to it, with the green/grey visuals and the trucks shot a bit like in SORCERER.

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Same production designer (John Box) and the TD score of course help contribute to the vibe!

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I would think Mann had seen Sorcerer before deciding to use Tangerine Dream to score Thief. Too much of a coincidence, if he hadn't seen Friedkin's film prior.

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I think mann want's to keep it off shelves to be honest.

He never talks about it.

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True. I've read that Mann had roadblocked the film being released on DVD in the past, not a good sign. If the studio hasn't maintained the cut footage in their vaults, I think Mann would be even less interested.

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Personally I think about it as a Gem expecially cinematography,music,dialogues acting...
I try to understand the Director..probably this film was cut against his will and he does not keep nice memories,don't forget what happened to Wally Veevers,I think could be enough for don't consider it a nice experience to remember.

Hope to be contradicted...


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Yeah but problem there Buddy.... Michael *beep* Mann hates this film and has stopped it been released.... he is embarrased by it..

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Michael Mann doesn't have the power to do that. Something is holding back Paramount from releasing The Keep on DVD/Blu-ray, but I doubt it's Mann.

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Yes he is, he did stop it from been put on dvd in 2004. Paramount was going to do so but Mann intervened and they didnt have the rights to the soundtrack.

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As well he should be.

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Won't happpen. Friedkin proudly considers SORCERER his best work. Mann feels the polar opposite regarding THE KEEP.

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I've heard over the years that Mann didn't like the cut (I guess the directors cut was over 3 hours). But, it's not like it would ruin his reputation if it were released. If they still have the footage it would be awesome to see the full cut.

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You only replied to this guy because he wrote "polar opposite" and your avatar is a "polar bear"

Am I right?

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Nice connection, but no. 

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