Donnie Darko

[SenorCardgage]

Still waiting for this to kickoff at the Seattle Film Festival on May 29.  If it gets a good reaction, the they'll roll it out on a small basis nationwide.  Couple of good articles on the re-release.  The latest coming today with words from Mr. Donnie himself…

Star Likes New Darko

Also, here’s a look at the new poster…



Great movie and hopefully the re-release will turn into more than a "cult favorite."

[LanneyD]

its 10 or 15 bucks at Best Buy.  Is it worth it?

[SenorCardgage]

It's worth it, but the re-release is the director's cut with about 20 additional minutes and some different edits.  Could always rent it and if you like it, wait for the re-release on DVD.

[LanneyD]

good point.  I'll be doing that.

[Jonathan]

I think I'm going to wait until the director's cut comes out in the theaters. I can't believe they wouldn't release it nationally (although I doubt you'll be seeing it at any multiplexes).

[postfeminist]

i'm stoked about the director's cut having read about it....that's probably why the dvd is so cheap right now.

unfortunately, i heard some director commentary on the regular dvd that told me something i didn't wanna hear.

[Nate]

I know!!!  The commentary reveals some stuff that is really important to the film, but that no one will ever catch otherwise.  Such as...

*SPOILER*



















At the beginning of the film, when Donnie is riding his bike home, there's a shot of him on a neighborhood street...Frank's car passes him going the other direction.  =)

[Doug]

I just read a cool interview with Richard Kelly here.

[Nate]

There's some HUGE spoilers in this interview, FYI.