The Ernie Game

Lesser Don Owen Makes for an Incredible Release

The first time I managed to watch a copy of Ernie Game, I hated it. So, why did I pick it up? In short, because Canadian International Pictures is a brilliant label. This release, like Don Owen's other release, Nobody Waved Goodbye, includes a lot of Owen's previous work. In fact, this one is worth the purchase even if you only do it for Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen. What is incredible is seeing these works that I had previously only seen on 16mm film or whatever other format in such crisp detail. I am glad I bought it, because I found myself appreciating the Ernie Game a little more. It is still a lesser Owen film, but its Canadian take on the disaffected "genius" reminded me of Mike Leigh's Naked and it is always so cool to see Leonard Cohen and Jackie Burroughs as practical babies. In short, this release is absolutely worth it, because you will surely find something to love in the treasure trove of available works.

Fascinating odd-ball 70s character study. A real curiosity I would've never known about it not for the disc.

The Ernie Game

Really enjoyed this one from CIP. The bonus remastered version of the Leonard Cohen documentary was the icing on the cake. Long live CIP!!!