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Michael Kerpan · #126 Post by **Michael Kerpan** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:37 pm

A Japanese poster for "Repast" -- from a Setsuko Hara retrospective, I suspect.

The artwork for the Japanese DVD release.

Monsieur Verdoux · Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:41 pm

mmmmmm two people at a table.... IMPACT =D>

Michael Kerpan · #128 Post by **Michael Kerpan** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:47 pm

A few shots I like from the film -- but maybe not cover material:

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5... and for cat lovers.

Michael Kerpan · #129 Post by **Michael Kerpan** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:52 pm

Monsieur Verdoux wrote:mmmmmm two people at a table.... IMPACT =D>

The title means "(Ordinary) Meal" -- and this shot is as good a one as there is in the film that relates to the title.

But, I was just providing other Japanese material for reference.

fred · #130 Post by **fred** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:40 pm

I think the poster is stunning (I want one!). Not crazy about the cropping on the Japanese DVD, but that shouldn't be a problem for Masters of Cinema.

Michael Kerpan · #131 Post by **Michael Kerpan** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:55 pm

fred wrote:I think the poster is stunning (I want one!). Not crazy about the cropping on the Japanese DVD, but that shouldn't be a problem for Masters of Cinema.

I agree. Although the Japanese DVD cover uses the same shot as the poster, it mucks up the composition.

I'm not entirely certain whether this exact shot occurs in the film or not -- but there certainly are similar ones.

MEK

Jun-Dai · #132 Post by **Jun-Dai** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 2:06 am

I'd have to agree with Kerpan's points about the cover, and I prefer the poster/cover he posted.

I threw up a stub on the film at wikipedia

der_Artur · #133 Post by **der_Artur** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 10:11 pm

peerpee wrote:Having said that. We're constantly re-evaluating everything, and it may change.

If my vote counts: I love the artwork. Original poster artwork on the DVD for me can somehow influence the mood of the experience. MOC's selection of filmstills as covers is always great, but if you ave original artwork, even if it might disappoint modern tastes, you should use it.

peerpee · #134 Post by **peerpee** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:04 am

The latest is... because of the actual REPAST poster being twice the size we thought it was, we're ditching the colour posters on the covers, and going for nice stills, including the one Kerpan posted for REPAST. Thanks Michael!

Michael Kerpan · #135 Post by **Michael Kerpan** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:13 am

Did you ever post a link to the full-size (presumably oddly double length) poster? I'd be curious to see what they did on the top half. ;~}

Sounds like the upcoming DVD covers should be nice.

(Hoping to see a few more Naruse rarities soon).

I hope the first set sells well -- and you can release some of the less well-known (but also remarkable) films like "Traveling Actors" and "Song Lantern" (and some silents).

MEK

jamie_summers · #136 Post by **jamie_summers** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 7:30 am

To consider: Beaver, Village Voice, Stylus Magazine. I appreciate they're in low quality but they're interesting ideas to look at.

Cinesimilitude · Thu Aug 24, 2006 11:01 am

something like this might look good.

a.khan · #138 Post by **a.khan** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 5:36 pm

CSM126 wrote:F for Fake!

No, don't change it, it's brilliant!

Jem · #139 Post by **Jem** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 3:04 pm

Sorry, disagree, SncDthMnky's cover is far superior.

Narshty · #140 Post by **Narshty** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 4:32 pm

SncDthMnky's cover is a nice idea in concept, but I suspect on shop shelves it would just look ineptly printed.

Cinesimilitude · #141 Post by **Cinesimilitude** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 2:57 am

maybe, but the people who buy MoC's would notice the banner immediately, and I would also bet most of MoC's business is online. maybe Peerpee can comment on that...

Jem · #142 Post by **Jem** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:50 am

Narshty wrote:SncDthMnky's cover is a nice idea in concept, but I suspect on shop shelves it would just look ineptly printed.

Looking at the black and white MOC banner, I assumed it was only a 'mock-up' of the final concept anyway. Though I could se the final 'SncDthMnky' cover with bit of restrained color, just to bring it home.

Cinesimilitude · #143 Post by **Cinesimilitude** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 8:46 am

when I get photoshop installed on my pc, I'll see what I can do about adding some color. any recommendations? the blue and gold perhaps?

Michael Kerpan · #144 Post by **Michael Kerpan** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:08 pm

I think the use of black and white in SncDthMnky's mock-up is just fine -- all it needs is a bit more tonal range and sharpness. ;~]

Cinesimilitude · #145 Post by **Cinesimilitude** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:48 pm

well, I blurred it on purpose, it's an eyechart reference(if that wasn't obvious) because the film is very much to me, about what you see and what you don't. and the header being inverted gives it a bit of a bootleg feel, so it's a... wait for it...

fake.

indiannamednobody · Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:58 pm

I never looked at it that way, but now that I have I think it's brilliant!

Cinesimilitude · #147 Post by **Cinesimilitude** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 8:52 pm

I still like the first one better, with the smoke, but these are a little more appropriate since orson has a beard.

Fake 1

Fake 2

Fake 3

Jem · #148 Post by **Jem** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 1:46 am

Your first incarnation was better.

Maybe add a secondary color to the B&W image, something very subtle, it will make it richer, not so flat.

peerpee · #149 Post by **peerpee** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 9:32 pm

Nice designs!

We're toying with going with this one now, or this one.

Glass · #150 Post by **Glass** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 10:42 pm

It's lovely. Only, it's almost identical to the criterion cover.

edit: the latter one does it better, stick to the original poster

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