#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Well whoever has final cut, i'm sure he will do the right thing and make sure the financial risks for the studios shareholders are kept to a minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Indeed! All Villeneuve has to do is to keep his artistic ideas to himself and turn Ridley's storyboards (already approved by WB) into a film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 RIP BR2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 So I hear there's a franchise that needs saving? Okay, okay ... I'll do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,714 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 It's hard to imagine how this isn't going to suck. Or, at best, be something profoundly different than the original. There's just too much pressure on large budget, tentpole pics like this to be action oriented blockbusters designed to appeal to as great an audience as possible. I suppose it's possible (Cameron pulled it off with Aliens), but it will definitely be threading a needle balancing that with the existential themes and moody atmosphere that made Blade Runner what it is. Especially if they want to turn it into a new franchise. The other thing is, part of the reason Blade Runner is so iconic and fondly remembered is because of its visuals (e.g. the cityscape) that's been emulated countless times in sci fi. No doubt that they'll try to recreate that, but now it will just be another film trying to look like Blade Runner. In a way it reminds me of the Matrix sequels...by the time they rolled around, "bullet time" wasn't so unique or special anymore. So while I'm excited about this (who wouldn't be), but I can't say I'm incredibly optimistic. There may be a reason Ridley chose to pass on this one, and my prediction is that this will be one and done. Some things are better left alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 3 hours ago, Alexcremers said: So I hear there's a franchise that needs saving? Okay, okay ... I'll do it! Billion dollar box-office assured! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 31 minutes ago, Nick66 said: There may be a reason Ridley chose to pass on this one ... Prometheus 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Visit the BR2 set! http://www.superherohype.com/news/383035-ryan-gosling-blade-runner-2-set#/slide/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,524 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Geez, Louise, a film must be really, really bad to advertise like that. It's desperate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Please give BR2 a chance, Richard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 It'll probably be like the Total Recall remake, this. Redundant. I'm surprised people here are following its progress actually. Is it a director of note or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 The director has replaced Zach Snyder as the saviour of film....according to Alex Cremers anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I said what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Just kidding. The whole idea of making a sequel to Blade Runner is a folly, despite the no doubt earnest intentions of the director. Blade Runner is the kind of film that became a masterpiece almost by accident, because of a whole set of circumstances just working out for the best for some reason. Kinda like how Jaws became a great film despite the fact that the people who made it were barely in control of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I still think it's because of Ridley's mindset of the beginning of his career. It's why The Duellists, Alien and Blade Runner turned out the way they are. They all have the same thing in common: Story and dialogue were kept concise and a lot of attention goes to the detail in the background. After the critical and commercial failure of BR, Scott adjusted his mindset and started underestimating the audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Someone To Watch Over Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 And the attempt to create a cliché buddy cop movie: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Sadly Ridley is no Richard Donner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,524 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Alexcremers said: Please give BR2 a chance, Richard! Back the modem up a bit! That's my line!) FFI, see my recent posts on WITLFYW? (OF). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 That's why I said it, Richard. Sigh ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,524 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 But I thought Captain Chekov... Aaaaah (light goes on) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 The operation is over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corellian2019 386 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 11 hours ago, Stefancos said: Sadly Ridley is no Richard Donner! He's no Steven Soderbergh either. Ridley veered wildly from comedy to historical epics to crime dramas to war films after 2000, with mixed results; he's really best at science fiction and period films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Nonsense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Indeed! Prometheus is sci-fi and 1492 is period flick. Both are movies with very mixed results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Scott has done pretty much every genre and made good films in most of them. And also films that are not so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 To be honest, I kinda look forward to his upcoming Western. Like Spielberg, he never did a Western. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Scott v. Soderbergh? How is that even a contest? I know Soderbergh gave Nolan a hand in the beginning, but other than the first Ocean's movie, he's terribly bland, ain't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Soderbergh > Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 4 hours ago, TheWhiteRider said: ... he's terribly bland, ain't he? That's more or less what he wants to achieve. He wants his movies to be as 'stampless' as possible. Movies without a maker's signature ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 The anti-director? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 More like the director as a 'craftsman' as opposed to 'I am an artist'. JoeinAr should love him (because he has the same outlook as Soderbergh) but somehow he doesn't. Maybe Soderbergh should make big Summer movies from now on. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 He would be perfect for Marvel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 What's this latest silliness going on here? Someone like Cameron is a film craftsman, not Soderbergh. The latter has 'artiste at work' written all over his movies, but I just don't like his style much. If they ever replaced the magazines in hospital waiting rooms with movies, Soderbergh would finally find a home for his niche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,500 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Never cared much for Soderbergh as an 'auteur', but I see values in his films. He's very far removed from the visionary qualities of someone like Scott or Cameron, though. Or even Villeneuve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Thor said: Never cared much for Soderbergh as an 'auteur' ... That's the thing, Thor. Soderbergh says he doesn't want to make movies that have an auteur's signature. How can you care for him as an auteur when he makes movies that are meant to be 'auteur-less'? Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,500 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 13 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: That's the thing, Thor. Soderbergh says he doesn't want to make movies that have an auteur's signature. How can you care for him as an auteur when he makes movies that are meant to be 'auteur-less'? Alex That's what I mean. I've never considered him an 'auteur'. Although you could argue there are some recurring motifs in his films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Soderbergh has a very distinct style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Please point us towards his stylistic fingerprints, Koray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,714 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Soderbergh's stylistic fingerprints are all over George Clooney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 His style is trying to disappear as a director, being low-key, not putting your stamp on it, ... When I saw Side Effects, I didn't realize it was Soderbergh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 His lack of style has itself become a style. And a crappy one! RIP Soderbergh's career! RIP BR 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Just RIP everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 2 hours ago, Nick1066 said: Soderbergh's stylistic fingerprints are all over George Clooney's cock! Fixed! Not Mr. Big and Nick1Ø66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,355 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Soderbergh already un-retired anyway https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_Lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 If it stops him defiling Raiders or 2001: ASO than thats fine by me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 1 hour ago, TheWhiteRider said: RIP BR 2! At least BR2 is in the hands of a capable and talented auteur! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,524 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Alexcremers said: Just RIP everything? RIP is better than everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 1 minute ago, KK said: At least BR2 is in the hands of a capable and talented auteur! Indeed! Roger Deakins is a god! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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