You understand Heaven's Gate, Benjamin, and you understand it well. Thank you.
I saw the cut version of HG upon release, at the America Theater in -- Casper, Wyoming -- where I grew up.
Two years earlier I watched Deer Hunter in that very same theater. In 1985 I viewed Year of the Dragon at the America, too.
I own several versions of HG -- on VHS, on a Japanese DVD, and the wonderful Criterion release from 2012. Somewhere my original copy of the soundtrack LP is waiting for me to find it. I also own a press kit of photos and production notes for the film. And, like you, I've recently read Elton's book. You could say I'm a fan.
It is gratifying to see HG appreciated by insightful and accomplished commentators like you. Kudos!
You summed up the qualities and history of this masterpiece perfectly. It is so gratifying to know that this film, that I have almost felt guilty for loving for the last 30 years, is also appreciated by so many others. This was a great article that I enjoyed reading, immensely. Thank you.
You understand Heaven's Gate, Benjamin, and you understand it well. Thank you.
I saw the cut version of HG upon release, at the America Theater in -- Casper, Wyoming -- where I grew up.
Two years earlier I watched Deer Hunter in that very same theater. In 1985 I viewed Year of the Dragon at the America, too.
I own several versions of HG -- on VHS, on a Japanese DVD, and the wonderful Criterion release from 2012. Somewhere my original copy of the soundtrack LP is waiting for me to find it. I also own a press kit of photos and production notes for the film. And, like you, I've recently read Elton's book. You could say I'm a fan.
It is gratifying to see HG appreciated by insightful and accomplished commentators like you. Kudos!
You summed up the qualities and history of this masterpiece perfectly. It is so gratifying to know that this film, that I have almost felt guilty for loving for the last 30 years, is also appreciated by so many others. This was a great article that I enjoyed reading, immensely. Thank you.