SCgarman Posted December 9, 2011 Posted December 9, 2011 Just wondering if these are available to FOH members who did not make a purchase on last nights LFTH. I would definitely like a copy!
riazp Posted December 9, 2011 Posted December 9, 2011 check out the movie night thread Rob posted, theres a link there to his website and you can buy it off the site directly. Digital copy or dvd http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=108699
brian1 Posted December 9, 2011 Posted December 9, 2011 Christ...listening to Suckling drone on in full pomposity for a full lenght movie.....yikes, no tnanks. 1
CBL Posted December 9, 2011 Posted December 9, 2011 Christ...listening to Suckling drone on in full pomposity for a full lenght movie.....yikes, no tnanks. I feel the same way! I REALLY want to see this movie and I'm sure he's done a great job and acknowledge his knowledge on the subject and the information that he's offering through this documentary. But I'm worried it's gonna be a chore to sit through with the sound on. Can anyone re-dub this
edlye Posted December 9, 2011 Posted December 9, 2011 I wanted instant gratification and bought the digital download off the website (the link provided by riazp). While it was an enjoyable documentary, in retrospect I should have just bought a box from Friday's LFTH and waited for the freebie DVD to arrive.
brutusthebuckeye Posted December 9, 2011 Posted December 9, 2011 Christ...listening to Suckling drone on in full pomposity for a full lenght movie.....yikes, no tnanks. LMAO.......Somebody had 2 say it!! His phony accent cracks me up...... 1
Ken Gargett Posted December 10, 2011 Posted December 10, 2011 guys, think you are being a bit harsh. he and his team have done a terrific job, it is definitely worthwhile, and should be acknowledged as such.
Croz71 Posted December 10, 2011 Posted December 10, 2011 Watched it last night, great doco What ever u think of James, it really is a very good watch He and his team did an excellent job showing the wonderful people of Cuba. I've wanted to go there for a long time, this movie just confirmed it. Time to book flights
SCgarman Posted December 10, 2011 Author Posted December 10, 2011 I just ordered the DVD from the website, sounds like a good watch!
TWalker Posted December 10, 2011 Posted December 10, 2011 I'm looking forward to seeing it. I've seen a few of his shorts on youtube but I think this is likely a cat of a different stripe.
MPS Posted December 10, 2011 Posted December 10, 2011 Excellent work that must be seen by any lover of Havana cigars.
riazp Posted December 10, 2011 Posted December 10, 2011 Good to hear so much positive feedback, looking foward to this!
DougB Posted December 11, 2011 Posted December 11, 2011 Just finished watching it. Great view into the creating of the most famous cigars in the world from seed to smoke and a great connection illustrated between the people and the product. Awesome footage and music as well. Glad I bought it.
pedromendes Posted December 11, 2011 Posted December 11, 2011 I must echo many of the positive reviews. Just finished watching and this film documents the process in such a detailed, passionate and loving way, that it is an instant classic when it comes to understanding Cuban cigars. I am sure I will watch it many, many times, and show it to fellow cigar lovers and the uninitiated so they can better understand the beauty and heritage of this hobby of ours.
maverickdrinker Posted December 11, 2011 Posted December 11, 2011 Will have to download it to my iPad tomorrow
FrankBlack87 Posted December 11, 2011 Posted December 11, 2011 Just watched it. Its a great documentary. Must see.
Van55 Posted December 11, 2011 Posted December 11, 2011 My distaste for and distrust of Mr. Suckling are such that I have no interest in this product notwithstanding kg's thoughts.
Nino Posted December 11, 2011 Posted December 11, 2011 I must echo many of the positive reviews. Just finished watching and this film documents the process in such a detailed, passionate and loving way, that it is an instant classic when it comes to understanding Cuban cigars. I am sure I will watch it many, many times, and show it to fellow cigar lovers and the uninitiated so they can better understand the beauty and heritage of this hobby of ours. x2 from me. Missed a preview of the documentary in Havana and it pains me not to have been able to attend the showing of the movie at the Nacional ( I sent invitations to my Cuban friends and they raved about the film ). Knowing that good people like Jose Punch Joe and Toby Brocklehurst assisted in the making of this film makes it even more valuable. I will for sure get the DVD and promote it as well.
ajgagnon Posted December 11, 2011 Posted December 11, 2011 I'd like to see it too. James Suckling is a character, and can be a bit annoying, but he has helped the world see Cuba in a non-political way, focused on cigars, that can only have helped the island. His passion for cigars is contagious.
CanuckSARTech Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I'd like to see it too. James Suckling is a character, and can be a bit annoying, but he has helped the world see Cuba in a non-political way, focused on cigars, that can only have helped the island. His passion for cigars is contagious. Completely agreed with Atchbo's sentiments. I, for the life of me, can't get over the disdain some have for JS. Is he pompous sometimes, and a bit hard to listen to or read? Sure. But who isn't sometime? Especially those in his position, who have become a bit of an "authority" on a particular subject, or on particular "luxury items", as cigars and wine are generally accepted as being. Even how he drives me nuts with some things, I've found that most of his articles were the best parts of C.A., and find myself not enjoying the magazine as much without his articles. It seems that with some of these comments on here, that some could do with a dram of Mom's common-sense medicine - "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything".
Van55 Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 It seems that with some of these comments on here, that some could do with a dram of Mom's common-sense medicine - "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything". I'll take that as your polite way of telling me to shut up.
goalie204 Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 It seems that with some of these comments on here, that some could do with a dram of Mom's common-sense medicine - "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything". I disagree. People are entitled to voice their opinion. It doesn't always have to be positive. I for one always welcome to hear what everyone thinks on a topic, whether positive, or negative.
pedromendes Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I disagree. People are entitled to voice their opinion. It doesn't always have to be positive. I for one always welcome to hear what everyone thinks on a topic, whether positive, or negative. True, to a point. The problem with this thread is that it's supposed to be about the movie, not Suckling himself. I'd love a diverse discussion about the film, but personal views on the man belong elsewhere.
goalie204 Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 True, to a point. The problem with this thread is that it's supposed to be about the movie, not Suckling himself. I'd love a diverse discussion about the film, but personal views on the man belong elsewhere. Fair enough, but when one reviews a movie, or show, do they not talk about the creator/director as well? I see this as the same thing. Personally i want to see this, despite my personal feelings about him.
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