(aka 'Long Island Expressway')
directed
by Michael Cuesta
USA 2001
"Harry Chapin was killed on the Long
Island Expressway, so was director Alan J. Pakula... and so was Howie Blitzer's
Mother."
"Michael Cuesta
has written and directed a disparaging film revolving around a disaffected,
sexually confused youth, his lack or guidance, direction or even a stable
father figure. His circumstance is juxtaposed by the beautifully shot richly
colored landscapes and affluent homes and cars in the neighborhood where he
lives. We are kept at arm's length from
15 year-old Howie and feel his pain even if he does not seem to. The tragedy in
his life and of the story is how an affable pedophile involves himself in
Howie's life, while his father and nefarious friends selfishly desert him. In the films only
humorous moment Street-smart Howie remarks to his perverted new mentor Big John.
'Yeah, I think you are like James Bond... except James Bond doesn't go around
blowing little boys.' How sad does life get when this is the most helpful,
stable role model in your life? L.I.E. strikes me as a modern American 'Mouchette'."
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DVD Review: New Yorker Video Region 1
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| Distribution | New Yorker Video Region 1 - NTSC | |
| Runtime | 1:37:09 minutes | |
| Video | 1.85:1.00
Letterboxed WideScreen / anamorphic Average Bitrate: 5.57 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
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| Bitrate: New Yorker: |
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| Audio | English
(Dolby Digital 2.0), Commentaries also
in DD 2.0  |
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| Subtitles | None | |
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Release Information: Studio: New Yorker Video Theatrical Release Date: January 1, 2001 Production Company: New Yorker Video Aspect
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Discographic Information: Edition
Details: "Happenstance" - non-anamorphic
( 1:40 ), "Life is to Whistle" - non-anamorphic ( 1:40 ) |
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'L.I.E.' is presented in a sharp, tight 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer. It is soaked in rich colors beautifully contrasting the storyline with natural earthy skin tones bringing you back to stark reality. Film-sourced, this DVD is one of the better releases of the year sporting two highly diverse and interesting audio commentaries, one with director Michael Cuesta and the other with actor Brian Cox. The much acclaimed film itself is no slouch either, winning awards from Boston to Stockholm. Black levels are deep and balanced while detail is sharp throughout the entire 96 minutes. No edge-enhancement to speak of and its nice to see vibrant colors without the over-contrasting of the image. This is very close to theater viewing. The Dolby Digital 2.0 audio does not play a factor in the film. It is clear. Negatives?,
well the trailers are not anamorphic which, if is this is the only
complaint, is being too picky I realize. With the commentaries and excellent
detailed image, this DVD is a winner.
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| DVD Release Date: June 4, 2002 Keep Case Chapters: 12 |
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