My rebuttal to Carmen
Added 11/7/2009
This was my comment on the condition of the tape of Carmen, the class I mention was my rebuttal to Carmen. I explain in that class that I loved the sound track to Carmen but I was surprised to find that the translation revealed the evil side of women in this movie. I think the reason heaven blessed this with such good music was in the song by Mary Poppins, "A spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down". The truth can be a bit hard to swallow but this well done movie was the first time the evil side of women was so clearly conveyed to me. My rebuttal to the evil side of women is told better on my first class, #1a at [...], but the last class sums this movie of Carmen better.
Dear Mike Libby,
I got the tape in a few days and copied it to a dvd (it came in perfect), so I could record a class over it. That's class #127x12 at [...]. I talk about Carmen and show a few scenes of it in the first 30 minutes, you can tell I recorded over that tape at the very end (at 2:08 minutes). It was a perfect tape to record my "LAST CLASS & GOODBYE" on. (Because the evil side of women has ended the magic and wisdom heaven was sharing with "the one" to share with the public through these classes, that made Carmen the perfect tape to record my "last class & goodbye" on). Thank you that it was in such good condition. (Class 127x13 is a 53 minute summary of 127x12 that I did for Ultimate Tube.)
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Magnificent and incomparable
Added 10/16/2009
This enactment of Bizet's "Carmen" is absolutely flawless in every aspect.
Julia Migenes-Johnson's sensual, luxuriant, hedonistic portrayal of Carmen is beyond description; the voices of the Julia, Placido Domingo and the choruses are wonderful; the Andalusian locale provides spectacular visual backdrops.
I cannot imagine a more superior rendition of Bizet's Carmen. Bizet - Carmen / Maazel, Migenes, Domingo
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Brillant and accessible film version of Carmen
Added 4/21/2009
The 1984 Rosi film is a brillant and beautifilly photographed version of what is probably the best known opera. A terrific way to introduce a novice to this musical form with wonderful performances by Placido Domingo and the very earthy and sexy Julia Migenes-Johnson. A film classic that is sadly out-of-print in the U.S.
Now, about those outrageously priced collectors copies to which there is a resonable alternative. For less than the price of several of the used copies, it is possible to buy an all-region DVD player from Amazon for around $100-$125. Then you purchase a region 2 copy of Carmen from Amazon's U.K. service. You'll get the same great movie for $34.99 and have the ability to play DVDs from around the world. An added advantage is that the region 2 import of Carmen is anamorphic, providing a better picture than the grossily overpriced U.S. edition.
Carmen is a tremendous film, but $175.00 for a used copy and $1495.00 for a factory-sealed edition? What arrogance!
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Good thing I bought it awhile ago!
Added 2/28/2009
Damn! I bought this years ago when it first came out. Little did I know it would become so expensive. It is a great DVD I only wish my wife appreciated opera as much as I do, I would watch it more often. Migenes is so great in this role!
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Overpriced
Added 1/4/2009
Julia Migenes is the definitive Carmen. The film is perfect from start to finish and features some of the best operatic singing available.
However, A DVD for over $100 is outrageous. Save it for tickets to the real opera and see Julia live.
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