Well damn. Not only is it one hell of a movie, but one hell of a DVD release. Writing this on Sunday, I've just finished watching the commentary track with David Fincher, Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter. Excellent stuff, although I'm pretty sure HBC's comments were recorded in a separate session and dubbed in during post.

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Well, if I could for five minutes get myself to stop perusing through the second disc with nothing but endless extras, I might be able to finish this entry. lol at the catalog "merchandise" ads from the press kit. Such hopeless cynicism, it's almost pitiful, but at the same time, just so funny! A couple samples:

Greasemonkey Jacket
Slip this jazzy number on and transport yourself back to the 50's. A decade where red blooded American men feared Communism, American women feared an overcooked pot roast and American children feared being touched in their bathing suit areas.
SIZES: S, M, L, XL, XXL
COLORS: Red, White, Blue

Or how bout this:

Latch Tie
Finally a clip-on tie that doesn't look like a clip-on tie. Once reserved for lower level office drones and fast food service employees, the clip-on tie is poised for a comeback. Just think of walking into a bar after a disastrous day, picking out some scrawny punk, ripping into him with your fists and not once fearing that in his desperation he could grab your tie and choke you. Available in solids and patterns.

lol. Or this:

Latch Dress Shirt
The companion piece to our Latch Tie, this classic shirt can also be worn with a traditional tie. It can also be worn without a tie. And on occasion, it has been worn with no tie, unbuttoned and untucked. We are not in the business of telling you how to wear your shirt or live your life. Lord knows you've got it all figured out. Why else would you be wasting valuable time on this catalog?
SIZES: N - 14-18, S - 32-38
COLORS: WHITE, POWER BLUE, SEA GREEN, NANCY PINK

ROTFL. Ok, one more, and I'll stop. Promise.

Our Little Secret
Every little girl has a naughty secret. Mabye she broke mommy's dish. Maybe she kissed a boy in church. Maybe she got hooked on blow when she was in seventh grade. For the latter, we have a fabulous and functional ring. To the casual passerby its fun design says, "I'm a cute little party star." To those in the know it says, "Hey, I got a quarter gram in here that wants to rip through your Nasal passage." SIZES: 6-9 (in 1/8" increments)

rotfl again!

Oh, yes, I guess since this is a movielog entry, it would be prudent to say something about the movie itself.

As I recall (without actually looking it up and reviewing), my review after the theatrical viewing of this movie was similarly off-topic and void of relevant commentary. It could be that it's hard to know where to begin when you're talking about a movie that brushes on so many ideas, raises so many issues, while at the same time exhibiting such technical excellence, and just having just so much goddamn fun with the experience. And then underneath it, there's this deeply disturbing stuff.

Well, that, and right now, I just keep finding myself going back and pouring over more of the supplemental content. Love these pre-production paintings... Ahem.

Well, an outstanding movie by any standard. I'm short on words, and a bit zoned, but I thought I'd make an entry. Excellent stuff.