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post #631 of 2341
3/30/12 at 3:08pm
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FAITH boys FAITH...

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3/30/12 at 3:18pm
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FAITH boys FAITH...

Let's quote Jack Nicholson .. "Where's The Trust?"

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post #633 of 2341
3/30/12 at 4:39pm
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agreed! Love this one, especially dicaprio's performance

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post #634 of 2341
3/31/12 at 6:35am
62 days until it plays in the UK.
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post #635 of 2341
3/31/12 at 8:18am
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I'm indifferent to Black Hawk Down. It's one of Scott's better post-Blade Runner movies, but it still feels shallow and music video-ish to me.

Gladiator is an enormous p.o.s., one of the most embarrassing "Best Picture" winners in Oscar history. I realize that I'm in a minority with that opinion, but when I saw it opening weekend, I was flabbergasted at how awful and shoddy a film it was. I swore it would be a massive bomb. I still don't understand what people see in it.

Josh, you definitely are in the minority on that one. Most people will look at you like you have two heads. Gladiator is a stunning achievement. I watch it once a year, at least.

I agree with you on LEGEND, but much of the blame goes to Scott capitulating on the screenplay and listening to the studio,m which wanted a more family friendly picture. he helped create the mess.

BLACK RAIN is a guilty pleasure. I love it, but don't know why considering the stupid leaps in logic it takes throughout.

Thelma & Louise is a terrific film.

1492: Conquest of Paradise. Ditto on your take. What a bore.

G.I. Jane does not exist in this dojo.

By the way, to Lee Stewart... ALIEN is in his top three. I could possibly put it in front of Blackhawk Down. They are such different films. Franlky, my entire top three for Scott could be interchangeable.

P.S. I really liked ROBIN HOOD and only felt the PG-013 rating held it back.
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post #636 of 2341
3/31/12 at 8:32am
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Gladiator is an enormous p.o.s., one of the most embarrassing "Best Picture" winners in Oscar history. I realize that I'm in a minority with that opinion, but when I saw it opening weekend, I was flabbergasted at how awful and shoddy a film it was. I swore it would be a massive bomb. I still don't understand what people see in it.

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Josh, you definitely are in the minority on that one.

I'm part of that minority, and in general agreement that Scott is not the director he once was.
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post #637 of 2341
3/31/12 at 8:47am
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G.I. Jane does not exist in this dojo.

Now if I had that on DVD I would not admit to owning it. I saw it on VHS years ago when VHS ruled the Earth.

Some of the above are great classics for sound in my books.

Black Rain now the bluray is not close to theatrical the surrounds sound like they have been faked into stereo surrounds by stripping the left and right fronts and lairing them onto the original mono surrounds.

I had the region 2 DVD years ago around 2000? I thought the surrounds was screwed up as they only faded in as and when and took the DVD back to shop.

I now know that is was intentional as 70mm or some early SR-D releases have the surrounds active as and when and in Dolby Stereo matrix the surrounds all the channels are always active except 70mm or SR-D totally different ballgame.

I might buy the early region 1 DVD as I prefer original true Dolby film mixes after all that is what home cinema is all about recreating the original experience in the home!

Thelma & Louise I like that Dolby mix nice atmospheric sounds of being on the road with two girls.

Black Hawk Down "fking Irene" need I say more.

LEGEND only seen it once on VHS not again please.

ALIEN is the cats hairy bollocks, hands down classic sci-fi!

1492: Conquest of Paradise I'd sooner jump to the end credits and wait for the Dolby Stereo SR logo now that was the coolest part of the whole film for me.
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post #638 of 2341
3/31/12 at 10:23am
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Josh, you definitely are in the minority on that one. Most people will look at you like you have two heads. Gladiator is a stunning achievement. I watch it once a year, at least.

Yup. I'm not a frothing fan of Gladiator but it's quite entertaining. Though I never did like Ridley's choice of the cool blue cast to Rome. It never felt right at all. It's just about the last way Rome actually feels when you are there and I found it somewhat distancing.

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BLACK RAIN is a guilty pleasure. I love it, but don't know why considering the stupid leaps in logic it takes throughout.

Same here. It's just groan-worthy. I mean, Michael Douglas' whole "bike-lovin' macho, rebel dude" act is film-length groan-worthy stuff. And yet, there are some really cool scenes and vibes here and there, with some gorgeous footage in Japan. And one thing Ridley IS consistant about: producing great Bad Guys - I love watching Yûsaku Matsuda in that film - shot as always with Ridley's combo of "cool" and menace.

BTW...I was testing out my JVC projector last night, threw on Alien and as always got sucked into watching it late into the night. What a freaking perfect movie. Ridley creator-of-worlds! And I never tire of the adult, often reserved and nuanced performances in that movie.
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post #639 of 2341
3/31/12 at 10:48am
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It's just about the last way Rome actually feels when you are there

That's something we would have to ask to a person who's been there 2000 years ago.
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post #640 of 2341
3/31/12 at 11:38am
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I'm not concerned with it being a re-tread of Alien since apparently that is precisely what Scott was avoiding. Rather, I'm concerned that Scott and his writer might be over-awed with the concept of the film, which seems to have been essentially leaked via the trailers and via interviews...a sort of "Oh my Gawd! ALIENS were behind human development!" If THAT is the big "mystery" at the heart of the film, it's just so worn out and unoriginal idea that I'm going to find it hard to find it a satisfying pay-off.

I only hope that the script ends up more clever than that.

Yeah, that too. That the big SF mystery that the writers think is so profound, original, and deep, is in truth nothing of the sort. But we will see. I'm still optimistic, but with a big dose of caution.
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post #641 of 2341
3/31/12 at 3:07pm
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Yeah, that too. That the big SF mystery that the writers think is so profound, original, and deep, is in truth nothing of the sort. But we will see. I'm still optimistic, but with a big dose of caution.

I just hope that RS isn't using this movie as a tool to make anti-religion statement. If he did, you know it's going to be a flop because the politics surrounding such issue will overpower the sci-fi entertainment aspect.
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post #642 of 2341
3/31/12 at 3:32pm
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I just hope that RS isn't using this movie as a tool to make anti-religion statement. If he did, you know it's going to be a flop because the politics surrounding such issue will overpower the sci-fi entertainment aspect.

and that would be a real shame.
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post #643 of 2341
3/31/12 at 3:55pm
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I just hope that RS isn't using this movie as a tool to make anti-religion statement.

What makes you say that????
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post #644 of 2341
3/31/12 at 5:35pm
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What makes you say that????

It's just my speculation based on the plot revealed so far. When the plot deals with the beginning of human race as stated about this movie ("The search for our beginning could lead to our end."), it's hard to escape the clash with that of the religious side. I hope he doesn't because the movies I've seen which deal with such issues, turned out silly or stupid. Even if RS does, can he pull it off? Possibly, but based on his work last 10 years, he may have lost his edge. For that matter, it may be a safer bet for the movie if he doesn't.
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post #645 of 2341
3/31/12 at 5:54pm
Actually, it seems more likely the movie is making an anti-evolution statement (especially considering Scott's kind of surprising comments in terms of his skepticism about the scientific account of life on earth - not that Scott is a young earth creationists or anything...).
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post #646 of 2341
3/31/12 at 6:41pm
You guys might want to check out the author Michael Cremo (for those that still read)
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post #647 of 2341
3/31/12 at 6:42pm
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It's just my speculation based on the plot revealed so far. When the plot deals with the beginning of human race as stated about this movie ("The search for our beginning could lead to our end."), it's hard to escape the clash with that of the religious side. I hope he doesn't because the movies I've seen which deal with such issues, turned out silly or stupid. Even if RS does, can he pull it off? Possibly, but based on his work last 10 years, he may have lost his edge. For that matter, it may be a safer bet for the movie if he doesn't.

He didn't make it sound like that at the Q&A I went too in Anahiem
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post #648 of 2341
3/31/12 at 9:18pm
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You guys might want to check out the author Michael Cremo (for those that still read)

I have one his books. Destroys the theory of Evo-Kookery.
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post #649 of 2341
3/31/12 at 11:46pm
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It's just my speculation based on the plot revealed so far. When the plot deals with the beginning of human race as stated about this movie ("The search for our beginning could lead to our end."), it's hard to escape the clash with that of the religious side.

I still don't get it....
Should Hollywood movies stop doing sci-fi and do only biblical epics?

Guess I'm just old school....I have always thought religion belongs in the church, not in the entertainment industry.
OTOH, maybe religion now considers itself to be part of the entertainment industry?


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Actually, it seems more likely the movie is making an anti-evolution statement (especially considering Scott's kind of surprising comments in terms of his skepticism about the scientific account of life on earth - not that Scott is a young earth creationists or anything...).

I don't see where any of that matters.
This is a popcorn movie, not Ben-hur.
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post #650 of 2341
3/31/12 at 11:59pm
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I have one his books. Destroys the theory of Evo-Kookery.

Joke?

(If not...words fail me...)

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I don't see where any of that matters.
This is a popcorn movie, not Ben-hur.

I agree. I don't think R. Scott is making any deliberate "real" comment on human origins - I think whatever philosophizing occurs in the movie, or from Scott in interviews, in the service of the movie. He's not professing to do science, just makin' a summer flick.
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post #651 of 2341
4/1/12 at 12:18am
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Joke?

(If not...words fail me...)

Me too.



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I agree. I don't think R. Scott is making any deliberate "real" comment on human origins - I think whatever philosophizing occurs in the movie, or from Scott in interviews, in the service of the movie. He's not professing to do science, just makin' a summer flick.

My impression as well.
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post #652 of 2341
4/1/12 at 12:37am
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Joke?

(If not...words fail me...)



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Me too.

My impression as well.

I was hoping someone would ask that...
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post #653 of 2341
4/1/12 at 6:44am
I guess we're gonna have to be careful if we want the thread to remain unlocked... I'm sure anything religion-related could get nasty in no time. *cough* I know History as shown religious people are the most tolerant ones on Earth but I'm just saying...................

#648....damn! lol
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post #654 of 2341
4/1/12 at 6:59am
Hope ALIEN fans like this video

Ridley Scott talking about Prometheus and Blade Runner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o6Gv...eature=related

30 Second Bunnies: Bunnies: Alien "Lucky star"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjNl9...BB181E648E7676
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post #655 of 2341
4/1/12 at 7:12am
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Hope ALIEN fans like this video

Ridley Scott talking about Prometheus and Blade Runner
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o6GvZcqZI0&feature=related[/url

Thanks for the video loved what he said about CGI...
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post #656 of 2341
4/1/12 at 7:15am
All personal this, is the captain brace for IMAX entry.

Prometheus - IMAX Teaser Trailer [HD]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7yzw3_p-C8

An extra added bonus for Sub bass nuts



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post #657 of 2341
4/1/12 at 9:07am
Been watching this, trailer again. With waterfalls.

Prometheus IMAX Full 1080p Trailer- 2.32mins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCQmA...eature=related





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post #658 of 2341
4/1/12 at 9:34am
^Dude, thanx for that.
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post #659 of 2341
4/1/12 at 10:25am
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^Dude, thanx for that.

No sweat. I'm in a bit an ALIEN (1979) region 1 20th adversary mood this afternoon on chapter 3 right now ship just landed, "we got to dry-dock".
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post #660 of 2341
4/1/12 at 10:31am
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Originally Posted by R Harkness View Post

Actually, it seems more likely the movie is making an anti-evolution statement

On second thought, that's what I should've said.
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I still don't get it....
Should Hollywood movies stop doing sci-fi and do only biblical epics?

Guess I'm just old school....I have always thought religion belongs in the church, not in the entertainment industry.
OTOH, maybe religion now considers itself to be part of the entertainment industry?


I don't see where any of that matters.
This is a popcorn movie, not Ben-hur.

That's what I'm hoping for, just a popcorn movie, not some controversial statement making tool for the sake of publicity (fame and money that follow).
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