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Re: I'm Still Waiting for the Chronological DVD Set
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03/12/04 05:29 PM
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Alonzo, I agree and understand the flasback portion of GFII made the film very unique, and I agree with DJ also, that there is nothing like the original. However, I still have a preference to the chronological version and if that does come on DVD one day, yes, I would get it.  I don't think it takes anything away from the story. I enjoy both versions, but prefer the chronological. TIS
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Re: I'm Still Waiting for the Chronological DVD Set
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03/12/04 09:17 PM
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Originally posted by The Italian Stallionette: Alonzo, I agree and understand the flasback portion of GFII made the film very unique, and I agree with DJ also, that there is nothing like the original. However, I still have a preference to the chronological version and if that does come on DVD one day, yes, I would get it. I don't think it takes anything away from the story. I enjoy both versions, but prefer the chronological.
TIS I too like the Chronological version of the movie. I wish that they would just make one on DVD chronilogically with ALL of the extra scenes from ALL of the versions once and for all. But you know what, they are smart. Release this version this year, that version next year, another version in two years, etc. and all of us Godfather Junkies will buy each one that comes out. Hey, I own the three original theatrical versions, The Epic Version, The extended GFIII version, and the latest DVD trilogy, and you can bet that if another version comes out, I'll be buying it! LOL! Don Cardi 
Don Cardi Five - ten years from now, they're gonna wish there was American Cosa Nostra. Five - ten years from now, they're gonna miss John Gotti.
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Re: I'm Still Waiting for the Chronological DVD Set
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03/31/04 04:50 PM
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I plan on transferring my VHS tapes of The Epic to DVD sometime in the near future - I'll let everyone know how that turns out.
The quality won't be as good as the DVDs - even by VHS standards they're not the greatest - but at least I'll have it on DVD until they release the real thing.
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Re: I'm Still Waiting for the Chronological DVD Set
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04/03/04 12:55 AM
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Originally posted by Alonzo the Armless:
I never understood the point of THE GODFATHER films redone chronologically. The reason PART II is so great is because 2 different time periods show contrast and comparison between a Don and his son. Even though the first 2 films jump around in time, it's never difficult to follow. I love them the way it is. Making the films in cronological order is to destroy art...
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Re: I'm Still Waiting for the Chronological DVD Set
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04/05/04 08:45 PM
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The best way to view the "cutting floor" stories of the Godfather is to read the novel. I know its quite long, but i truely loved reading it and im sure you will too. It goes into great depth of Michael in Sicily, Jonny Fontaine in Vegas, Don Vito as a child, as well as the untold background of many characters like Genco, Bonesara, and Woltz.
The book starts off as Bonesara is in court rather than him talking to the Don. Also, the novel is broken up into 8 books, or stories. (Puzo does that in lots of his books) They are not in chronological order, but the content of each book is. Its a better way to understand the Godfather stories; it helped me out a lot
Bart, Is it wrong to steal a loaf of bread to feed your starving family? No. Well suppose you got a large starving family, is it wrong to steal a truckload of bread to feed them? Uh-uh. And what if your family don't like bread, they like cigarettes? I guess thats ok. Now what if instead of giving them away, you sold them at a price that was practically giving them away. Would that be a crime Bart?
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