1984

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Permalink Reply by The Real Uncle Bob on April 9, 2008 at 10:56pm

You can get the 1984 version

If you've got one more C-note than you actually need, you can buy this VHS copy of the 1956 feature, which is not currently in distribution in a US version. Or try to win this auction..

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Permalink Reply by Chad S. on April 10, 2008 at 1:25am

It is, and has been Out of Print. It is a DAMN good adaptation of the book and I owned it a few years back, but sold it on eBay. I've seen it on rare occasion turn up used in used cd/dvd stores. Otherwise, if you've got the extra cash laying around, check eBay. Hope this explained it!

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Permalink Reply by I'm Not a Turnip on April 10, 2008 at 8:44am

I think you can't get it because it's release is being controlled by the government. ; )

(Yes, I'll shut up now.)

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Permalink Reply by Pihk on April 10, 2008 at 9:14am

Directed by the man named Ridley! Nice one!

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Permalink Reply by Pihk on April 10, 2008 at 9:30am

Yay! I won!! They like me, they really like me!

(puts Cupie doll beside shiny new toaster)

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Permalink Reply by jessie on April 11, 2008 at 2:38pm

I am sooo irritated! I read the book recently.( I was not in the honor classes in H.S., I fact I rarely got to class at all!) As a "well informed" adult I can now appreciate the mind of someone like George Orwell. There is nothing I love better then reading a good novel then seeing the movie that tries to capture it. "Damn Big Brother, Damn him...... Oh,There's someone banging on my door.".................................

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Permalink Reply by Chad S. on April 11, 2008 at 5:21pm

Well you can always do the next best thing (which is actually better anyway) and watch Terry Gilliam's masterpiece "Brazil". Gilliam actually intended to adapt the book "1984" but ended up using it as a mere reference, and putting his own spin on things. Make sure the one you watch is 143 minutes. And of course, tell us what you think on here!

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Permalink Reply by Whatchawatchin on April 11, 2008 at 5:45pm

If it's men in black pajamas and you hear a helicopter RUN!

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Permalink Reply by Pihk on April 11, 2008 at 5:48pm

LOL! Not all of us are lucky enough to have squirrel masks!

No one ever suspects a squirrel.

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Permalink Reply by Whatchawatchin on April 11, 2008 at 6:38pm

Pirate ninja secret squirrel! Heeyaa matey!

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Permalink Reply by Pihk on April 11, 2008 at 6:54pm

You, sir squirrel, are no Sonny Chiba!

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Permalink Reply by trowerboy on April 11, 2008 at 6:49pm

This is more my idea of 1984...hehe

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