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The Adventures of Roberto Rossellini: His Life and FilmsRoberto Rossellini (1906 1977) movie maker, bon vivant, and passionate intellectual was the key figure of Italian neo realism, the godfather of the French New Wave, and a television pioneer; the maker of such classics as Open City, Paisan, Stromboli, Flowers of St. Francis, Voyage in Italy, and Louis XIV; Anna Magnani's lover; Ingrid Bergman's husband; and Isabella Rossellini's father. Continually enmeshed in controversy, perhaps no other figure in
Roberto Rossellini (1906-1977)--movie-maker, bon vivant, and passionate intellectual--was the key figure of Italian neo-realism, the godfather of the French New Wave, and a television pioneer; the maker of such classics as Open City, Paisan, Stromboli, Flowers of St. Francis, Voyage in Italy, and Louis XIV; Anna Magnani's lover; Ingrid Bergman's husband; and Isabella Rossellini's father. Continually enmeshed in controversy, perhaps no other figure in the history of world cinema has been so reviled--and so revered. Tag Gallagher's masterful biography of Rossellini, the first in any language, was fifteen years in the making. It is the result of assiduous research, lengthy interviews with almost everyone who knew him, and investigations into the making and reception of his films. The cast of characters includes Vittorio Mussolini, Il Duce's son and Rossellini's Fascist-era producer; Howard Hughes, who produced Stromboli and then, in a fit of jealousy over Ingrid Bergman, butchered its American release; and dozens of other people. Combining a portrait of a dynamic and daring man with brilliant discussions of his work, Tag Gallagher tells a story as rich and moving as Rossellini's miraculous films.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Published: 10/22/1998
ISBN: 9780306808739
Pages: 850
Weight: 2.53lbs
Size: 9.19h x 6.12w x 1.52d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 10/26/1998 pg. 50
Booklist 12/01/1998 pg. 642
Booklist Editors Choice/Adult 01/01/1999 pg. 775
New York Times 02/07/1999 pg. 20
Library Journal 11/15/1998 pg. 68
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Great version, Love the packaging, Video quality is not perfect.
Really nice transfer considering the year this was made. I'm not sure if this could be cleaned up video signal wise any more than it is, because I'm not sure the source. But loved seeing the movie again, and it looks really good on my 138" projected image. Love the packaging.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025
★★★★★ 5
4K Remaster Quality
I received the 4K / Blu-ray today 06/13 and l am very critical of video and audio quality. I'm not going to review the film but it is excellent with all the Monty Python influences and the iconic stars in the film! But just to assure everyone, the quality of these Criterion discs are perfect! I've never seen this film like this before, if you buy this one, you will not be sorry! The 4K disc also comes with a Blu-ray of the film. Just to mention, the George Harrison song at the end "Dream Away" is also outstanding! 5 Stars!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2023
★★★★★ 5
I'm a huge Time Bandits fan, and I wasn't disappointed
I saw this in the theater (I'm old) and a bunch of times on VHS, DVD and on TV.
But nothing beats the movie in super-clear 4K, great sound and CLOSED CAPTIONING.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Epic
When it comes to 80s fantasy movies, the words that often come to mind are creative, dark, weird, and original. Time Bandits is the epitome of great 80s fantasy, especially the dark and weird part. A huge inspiration for my personal writing, Time Bandits is an epic film with some of the most creative and original imagery you will ever see in your lifetime. I had to own this in 4K UHD; it's just too special a movie for me.
Spoiler: I still can't believe that scene with the exploding microwave.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Family friendly burglary that stands the test of time
"Mom! Dad! It's evil! Don't touch it!"
-Immediately proceed to touch it-
I bought this movie solely because of a clip showing this scene from the movie.
It makes absolutely less sense with context, and for that reason I happily award this 4k disc 5 out of 5 stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2025