tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post4444536663821196160..comments2024-03-12T10:45:12.762-07:00Comments on moviesandsongs365: 2015 Blindspot Series: The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-42216600606061374182015-08-14T02:00:06.685-07:002015-08-14T02:00:06.685-07:00@Josh: I agree the story draws you in, and I did e...@Josh: I agree the story draws you in, and I did enjoy it for the most part. I'll see the shorter version next timeChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-80859567578530543122015-08-05T03:51:30.358-07:002015-08-05T03:51:30.358-07:00I imagine the longer version could use some trimmi...I imagine the longer version could use some trimming, as I've only seen (and loved) the shorter version. Glad you liked the version you saw overall, though. I had no expectations, and the film gradually drew me in. By the end, I was hooked.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-71760669313292332692015-07-31T03:12:18.376-07:002015-07-31T03:12:18.376-07:00@Wendell Ottley: The original 2h+ version is a bit...@Wendell Ottley: The original 2h+ version is a bit long-winded. I'd suggest going with the 109 min (1978 Re-Release)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-3272362851085015002015-07-30T19:30:54.694-07:002015-07-30T19:30:54.694-07:00I still need to see this one. I actually borrowed ...I still need to see this one. I actually borrowed it from the local library once, but never could get around to it. Gotta try it again.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-29366294545198791642015-07-28T15:16:58.109-07:002015-07-28T15:16:58.109-07:00Stephanie: It's worth seeing for the atmospher...Stephanie: It's worth seeing for the atmosphere and Ben Gazzara's performanceChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-84457240700437660712015-07-28T15:14:45.672-07:002015-07-28T15:14:45.672-07:00@thevoid99: I saw the longer 135 min theatrical ve...@thevoid99: I saw the longer 135 min theatrical version. I’m guessing the 109 min shorter edit of the film has better pacingChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-29152721094012266012015-07-28T14:32:52.986-07:002015-07-28T14:32:52.986-07:00I've only seen the short version. Which versi...I've only seen the short version. Which version did you see? thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-44909712235900309102015-07-28T06:19:05.434-07:002015-07-28T06:19:05.434-07:00This sounds intriguing. It's a shame it's ...This sounds intriguing. It's a shame it's so uneven.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com