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Tropical Fruit => Tropical Fruit Discussion => Topic started by: BENDERSGROVE on July 05, 2013, 08:00:15 AM
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Anyone going to the premiere at Fairchild next Friday night?
Mod edit:
Rental:
Amazon Rental (http://www.amazon.com/The-Fruit-Hunters-Bill-Pullman/dp/B00DFFHXXO/ref=sr_1_1_vod_0_pre?ie=UTF8&qid=1373242674&sr=8-1)
Purchase:
Buy the DVD (http://www.amazon.com/The-Fruit-Hunters-Bill-Pullman/dp/B00BY8DKCM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373242674&sr=8-1&keywords=the+fruit+hunters)
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I am. Are you?
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Yes I am planning on going.
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Have you bought your tickets already?
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I am planning on calling Monday.
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DVD is now available www.cduniverse.com (http://www.cduniverse.com). Guess I will have to buy it! Shipping starts july16th
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Www.cduniverse.com (http://Www.cduniverse.com)
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Its a pre-order deal. It going to be ready by 7/16.
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It will be available for rent from Amazon for 3.99:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Fruit-Hunters-Bill-Pullman/dp/B00DFFHXXO/ref=sr_1_1_vod_0_pre?ie=UTF8&qid=1373242674&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/The-Fruit-Hunters-Bill-Pullman/dp/B00DFFHXXO/ref=sr_1_1_vod_0_pre?ie=UTF8&qid=1373242674&sr=8-1)
Or purchase:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Fruit-Hunters-Bill-Pullman/dp/B00BY8DKCM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373242674&sr=8-1&keywords=the+fruit+hunters (http://www.amazon.com/The-Fruit-Hunters-Bill-Pullman/dp/B00BY8DKCM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373242674&sr=8-1&keywords=the+fruit+hunters)
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Thanks for the info.
I like the $3.99 Amazon rental option :)
Brad
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Please let us know if the difference between the DVD version and the free YouTube version make it worthwhile to buy the DVD.
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I'll be there.
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***I have an extra free ticket for the event tonight at 7:30. PM me with your phone number and we will work it out.
Jaime
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I heard it was a great premiere, how about some reviews.
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I guess I'd have to go back and see the Canadian versions to see exactly where they differ, but the obvious difference was that it has a lot more scenes with Bill Pullman and his efforts to establish a community orchard. He's a really likable guy and he makes the movie a whole lot better.
Jaime
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I liked this version a little bit more than the CBC version even though this version had 30 seconds less of me. ;D
The reason there are two versions is that the film was funded by the Canadian government and they required the more educational version as well.
This version is much different and definitely worth buying a copy.
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I liked this version a little bit more than the CBC version even though this version had 30 seconds less of me. ;D
The reason there are two versions is that the film was funded by the Canadian government and they required the more educational version as well.
This version is much different and definitely worth buying a copy.
already ordered mine, man I hated not being able to go last night.
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I guess I'd have to go back and see the Canadian versions to see exactly where they differ, but the obvious difference was that it has a lot more scenes with Bill Pullman and his efforts to establish a community orchard. He's a really likable guy and he makes the movie a whole lot better.
Jaime
The Canadian TV program version has very little of Bill Pullman in it and no mention of his orchard in Hollywood, California.
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Just noticed that the movie is 96 minutes long. The 2 clips on youtube were a total of 90 minutes, and of those 90 probably 10 minutes were introductions by narrator, so the movie is about 16 minutes longer than the Canadian TV show.
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Just got my DVD today! YEAH!!!! now that I am stuck indoors for a few days couldn't come at a better time!
I will get my fruit fix indoors today!
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Got mine too!
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Just got my DVD today! YEAH!!!! now that I am stuck indoors for a few days couldn't come at a better time!
I will get my fruit fix indoors today!
Got mine too!
Well then, what did you fellows think of the DVD version?
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Believe it or not, I haven't watched it yet. My wife wanted to make it a family affair once our newly renovated living room was up and running. Unfortunately, it is neither up nor running.......and so we wait. Hopefully this week.
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I thought it was very good and thoroughly enjoyed it, I will confess to my fruit tree geek status plus I was in bed under the influence of Vicodin after my minor surgery! Seriously I thought it was excellent. Mike
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I thought it was very good and thoroughly enjoyed it, I will confess to my fruit tree geek status plus I was in bed under the influence of Vicodin after my minor surgery! Seriously I thought it was excellent. Mike
How does it compare to the FREE Youtube version?
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I thought it had a bit more than the free version, I would say it's worth the $22, if I am off base I can always blame the Vicodin!! Lol
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I just saw the Movie, and really liked it. It has most of what is available on the free documentary version, but what I loved about the DVD was watching Bill Pullman and his adventures setting up his own community orchard, and visiting with other fruit growers. He's adorable, funny and such a likable guy. You can tell he's really passionate about his fruit trees.
I loved his home Orchard. It's on steep hill sides, and it's amazing to see how much hard work has gone into setting up some really beautiful fruit trees.
Really inspiring to see!!
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There's a $3 free amazon credit for anyone who wants to rent the documentary:
http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/100184/amazon-3-amazon-instant-video-credit (http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/100184/amazon-3-amazon-instant-video-credit)
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We just got the DVD, and I think it's better than the youtube version overall.
It cuts back and forth among the various story lines, which makes it more enjoyable. The parts about the berries in canada (can't remember the specifics) and the Zaigers are not in the DVD.
To be frank, I was longing for more in the film - I felt kind of unfulfilled at the end. There's not much of a happy ending. I was also hoping for more swashbuckling and more "Eureka!" moments of discovering unique fruits, etc.
But still a fun flick!
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Just received a copy I bought on Ebay- I won the auction for 99$ and it was $3.00 shipping. There's a bunch of dvds there.
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Just received a copy I bought on Ebay- I won the auction for 99$ and it was $3.00 shipping. There's a bunch of dvds there.
Why so much? Am I misunderstanding something?
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Just received a copy I bought on Ebay- I won the auction for 99$ and it was $3.00 shipping. There's a bunch of dvds there.
Why so much? Am I misunderstanding something?
hahaha 99 cents!
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I bought this on Amazon Prime last night. It was pretty awesome! And I was laughing at the intro where the guys were saying, "Before long it became an obsession, and uh, I was no longer a normal person" and, "it blossomed into a full time case of insanity." -- I definitely found my hook fruits overseas. ;D
murahilin, I was trying to figure out who you were. :)
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I bought this on Amazon Prime last night. It was pretty awesome! And I was laughing at the intro where the guys were saying, "Before long it became an obsession, and uh, I was no longer a normal person" and, "it blossomed into a full time case of insanity." -- I definitely found my hook fruits overseas. ;D
murahilin, I was trying to figure out who you were. :)
I'm in the beginning for about 4 seconds in a blue polo shirt. Those 4 seconds were definitely worth it, cause I made it to the credits. ;D
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Rule of thumb is, if you say over 3 words on camera, you are supposed to get your name credit (and if it was a SAG production, a taft hartley and a paycheck!). 8)
So is this you, then? It's nice to "meet" ya. :)
mod edit: Had to remove the pic myself. Lol
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Yup that was me. I had to remove the pic of myself though.
Since this was a Canadian doc, it wasnt a SAG production. I think I'm on the Canadian film board website listed as "participant" in the documentary.
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That's pretty cool! I've worked on a few films, but no documentaries.
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That's pretty cool! I've worked on a few films, but no documentaries.
Oh cool. From that short longan video, I could tell you knew what you were doing. I think people from FL and CA should mail you free fruit just to get more videos made if you're for it.
I think its cherimoya season now, so some CA members should do everyone a favor and mail you some good cherimoyas.
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I'd definitely be open to that. If anyone's interested, just let me know!
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hehe! cookie monster has netflix. gonna watch this baby tonight!
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hehe! cookie monster has netflix. gonna watch this baby tonight!
I just saw it on Netflix last night. It's longer than the online version. I really liked the idea of walking your local area and documenting fruit trees in the neighborhood. I have people walk up all the time while I'm outside and ask about my fruit trees. I usually give them a tour and a seedling of something. I may try it this year as there are a ton of mango trees in the area and plenty of lychees I would like to try..
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Great documentary, highly recommend it to everyone!
Does anyone know if there are spanish subtitles available?
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Do we know if the Netflix version is even different from/longer than the DVD version? I would doubt it, but...
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Do we know if the Netflix version is even different from/longer than the DVD version? I would doubt it, but...
The Netflix version is the same as the DVD version, which is different than the CBC version.
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Viewed it last night with the Fam ! it was awesome ! ...
I rated it 5 stars , it was only rated 3 stars .
Ed..
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Viewed it last night with the Fam ! it was awesome ! ...
I rated it 5 stars , it was only rated 3 stars when I found it on NETFLIX .
Ed..
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This DVD is inspiring, in a way that lets you see a greater purpose for fruit collecting. Now I feel like I want to open a botanical garden something that can bring that unique experience to everyone and at the same time changing the norm and preserving rare fruits that may be greatly depleted as countries tend to diversify and replace fruits with more commercial single type crops. I think I'm motivated to go bigger if i can.
Great vid it's always refreshing to see people speak with the same passion you feel for something
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The Palm Beach County library added the DVD to it's online catalog, but doesn't show any locations with the DVD.
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I watched this on Netflix.
It was great to see all the rare fruit, but does anyone know if the graft was a success, they seemed to focus on it quite a bit, so I'm curious.
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Can you help identify these fruit on the cover?
First row, Top right (round orange shaped fruit)?
Third row, 2nd and 3rd (tomato looking fruit, and possible praying buddha hands)
Fourth row, 1st (Prickly pear looking fruit)
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(http://s14.postimg.cc/lbw2spzb1/Fruit_Hunters.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/lbw2spzb1/)
Can you help identify these fruit on the cover?
First row, Top right (round orange shaped fruit)?
Third row, 2nd and 3rd (tomato looking fruit, and possible praying buddha hands)
Fourth row, 1st (Prickly pear looking fruit)
First row orange fruits is Poha, cape goose berry, ground cherry(Physalis peruviana)
3rd row tomato looking fruit is Tamarillo/ tree tomato(Solanum betaceum) and yes Buddha's hand/ citron(Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis)
4th row prickly yellow fruits is African horned melon/ Kiwano(Cucumis metuliferus)
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First Row, right: Cape Gooseberry
Third Row, 2nd: Tamarillo, 3rd: Buddha's Hand Citron
Last Row, left: Kiwano Melon
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Can you help identify these fruit on the cover?
First row, Top right (round orange shaped fruit)?
Poha berry (aka cape gooseberry)
Third row, 2nd and 3rd (tomato looking fruit, and possible praying buddha hands)
surinam cherry, tree tomato (aka tamarillo), and yes Buddha's Hand
Fourth row, 1st (Prickly pear looking fruit)
Kiwano (aka African Horned melon)
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Thanks for the information. :)
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I am going to NetFlix it this week. I need to see these hunters in action!
L.
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awesome video! i will be watching this one again....too bad oscar wasn't in it. I couldn't believe richard climbed up that high without a harness!
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what is the spiiky fruit in the next to the starfruit and jackfruit?
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To the right, is durian.....are you seriously asking?
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awesome video! i will be watching this one again....too bad oscar wasn't in it. I couldn't believe richard climbed up that high without a harness!
The director and assistant were here on my farm the whole day and filmed over 2 hours of footage, and then proceeded to leave the whole part filmed here out of the film. :( I think the same is true for Frankies nursery, also went there and left him out of the movie. :o Frank is the real true blue and original American fruit hunter.
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awesome video! i will be watching this one again....too bad oscar wasn't in it. I couldn't believe richard climbed up that high without a harness!
The director and assistant were here on my farm the whole day and filmed over 2 hours of footage, and then proceeded to leave the whole part filmed here out of the film. :( I think the same is true for Frankies nursery, also went there and left him out of the movie. :o Frank is the real true blue and original American fruit hunter.
I think Oscar is in the film, at least in spirit. :) If it is any consolation, they say each hour of video takes at least 40 hours of filming, so a lot gets cut.
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Would've loved seeing Oscar and Frankie's instead of that lady in Italy looking for historical fruit, or even the banana guy (though he was pretty cool).
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To the right, is durian.....are you seriously asking?
Yes, sorry to offend you, but I actually don't have much desire for durian YET. I have been too focused on learning what fruits here. Live and learn. Ah, Durian!
Thanks!
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So, Sheehan made it in and you didn't? Is that guy on crack? lol
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So, Sheehan made it in and you didn't? Is that guy on crack? lol
Although the film crew was in Hawaii for almost a week you will see that most of the scenes in the movie are shot either in Florida, Bali, Europe, or shot in their studio in LA. I think they just all wanted a long vacation in Hawaii. ::)
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lol...don't we all
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Just watched the film: great music too! loved it
It seems very risky to say that our relationship with fruits is what makes us human. But I like the idea
It is true that fruit trees have studied us from our birth as a species and even before ...
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The Fruit Hunters is a good watch ;D well worth the time...
swimmingfree
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So are those wani scions growing now on the mangotree with interstock?
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supposedly, they are using mangifera pajang as an interstock (I presume on M. indica). The problem is in getting M. Pajang in the country, i believe.
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supposedly, they are using mangifera pajang as an interstock (I presume on M. indica). The problem is in getting M. Pajang in the country, i believe.
In the fruithunters video you see Campbell arriving home and then he has to drive full speed to his mangotree's to graft the wani-scions asap.
Also i don't understand why he didn't bring the seeds from a wani to Florida to graft on, i guess it's all for the show.
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mangifera seeds are not allowed to be brought into the U.S.
Thats why they have to bring budwood and figure out how to graft it onto indica or one of the available species
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the youtube version is bit more low quality... if i were you i recommend you just purchase it yourself
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Just watched on netflix, marvelous little journey. Best part is recognizing people I have seen or met at Fairchild Gardens during the mango festival and had NO clue they were this big in the community. Would love to take a forest adventure looking for mangoes!!! Can't wait for this years festival.
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No longer on Netflix?
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No longer on Netflix?
Yup, no longer on Netflix. Youtube has the CBC version still though.
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Cool, will check that out.