#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Things were better in those days. Especially in Europe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Wasn't it MSfan back then, for Max Steiner fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 But Max Steiner resurrected symphonic scores with Star Kong in 1933 like how John Williams did with King Wars in 1977. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Korngold has a nice violin concerto. If you like music, check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Not a big fan of music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,352 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 3 hours ago, BloodBoal said: JWFAN had a better community back then. Better film scores to talk about, too. Gotta love those early coal-fired internet days. Where would we be without innovators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Don't mention the word 'coal' when Drax is around, it turns him on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 As does "deforestation", "fracking" and "oil pipeline". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Ohh baby, I think I felt it move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Wonder Woman DC finally made a convincing entry into their cinematic universe. Gal Gadot proved in BvS that she could hold the screen while wearing an implausible costume and look enignatic, mysterious or kick ass. Wonder Woman shows she can also be quite funny. Unlike DC's two Snyder directed epics Wonder Woman actually has quite a lot of humor in it. And not really the "quip" humour Marvel has been known for. The script, director Patty Jenkins and her cast find a lot of good humour in the concept of an Amazonian Goddess finding herself in London during WWI, not understanding that a sword and shield really isnt proper attire. The Diane Prince we saw in BvS was world-weary and jaded, the one we see here is idealistic, naive even. Believing she can save all of man kind by destroying the God of War. The film plays with that concept throughout and actually doesnt break the news to Diane very late that things don't quite work that way. Both Chris Pine and GaL Gadot are excellent in this actually. The film once again showcases that beneath his good looks (which arent quite as boyish as they once were) he has some really superb comic talent. (he sells the films one obligatory penis joke) The middle part of the film is the best. Where all the powerful Gods mubo-jumbo is paused for a bit and it deals with Wonder Woman finding herself in the real world. I found myself caring about Diane Prince and Steve Trevor. Who's just a normal guy trying to do the right thing in a war which has none of the glory and heroism that Diane thinks war should have. The early parts in the island were quite good too. Jenkins managed to create an island of Amazonian warriors that didnt feel like a male fantasy of a Lesbian paradise. In many ways the film reminded me of The First Avenger. But it didnt lose me in the second half the way that one did. The plot and story arent anything unique or special. But I was entertained throughout. The villians, all three of them were underdeveloped though. And I could kinda sense one of them was a red herring. The score was actually OK. It's once of those that sounds just like Zimmer even though it's not him. The more heraldic bits for the Island reminded me in style of that historic epic sound Hansu used a lot in the noughties. King Arthur etc. Overall good film. *** out of **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 It's the most successful film ever directed by a woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Through far from the best, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Good review, Stefan. I agree on all points. That central duo of Gadot and Pine is so rock solid, the film could've been much worse and I'd still have enjoyed it overall. 16 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Through far from the best, surely? Good question! Hmm, I think my picks for best film by a female director would be Lost in Translation and this amazing movie called The Ascent by a Soviet director named Larisa Shepitko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 The Hurt Locker! Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 19 hours ago, Koray Savas said: The Hurt Locker! I prefer Zero Dark Thirty! Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 What I especially love about Sofia Coppola's work is that all her movies have a very feminine voice/perspective while not being pandering, dumb chick flicks (which have their place and can be fun). Like, they're serious, thoughtful movies that almost certainly would be very different if directed by a man. I dunno if that makes sense, I just love her movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 35 minutes ago, KK said: I prefer Zero Dark Thirty! Love Zero Dark Thirty. i remember people complaining it was very pro torture and "America fuck yeah!" When it came out. They obviously didn't pay much attention, it is anything but. Desplat's score works very nicely. Love the score for them flying to the compound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I'm really looking forward to seeing Detroit. Kathryn Bigelow + John Boyega? Yes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Her films are too manly! If she were to direct Alien 5, people would find it only normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Her films are too manly! Drax? Is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Of course not, because Drax feels right at home with Bigelow's manliness. She's one of the guys and probably smokes cigars like Ridley Scott. Personally, I prefer the feminine perspectives of Coppola and Taymor. I hope I can find of little bit of that in Wonder Woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 It's there in some of the details. Its still an action film though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I haven't seen The Hurt Locker, but apparently it's one of best films of the 21st century: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/06/09/movies/the-25-best-films-of-the-21st-century.html?_r=0 According to a couple of dudes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 One man and one woman actually. Manohla Dargis is of the female variety of human and she wrote the blurb for The Hurt Locker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 37 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Its still an action film though. With Snyder-esque slow motion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Yes. But Jenkins certainly isn't an action director. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Anyone like Andrea Arnold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I've only seen American Honey which I liked a lot, one of those examples of a non-US writer/director being more incisive about American culture in some ways. Been meaning to check out her others, particularly Fish Tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 12 minutes ago, mrbellamy said: I've only seen American Honey which I liked a lot, one of those examples of a non-US writer/director being more incisive about American culture in some ways. Yes! Like a modern day de Tocqueville! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 3 hours ago, mrbellamy said: I've only seen American Honey which I liked a lot, one of those examples of a non-US writer/director being more incisive about American culture in some ways. Been meaning to check out her others, particularly Fish Tank. Fish Tank is great, definitely check it out. mrbellamy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 A Beautiful Mind - 8.5 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 A credible college professor. Only Mark Wahlberg or The Rock could have surpassed him! A24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 After he retired from gladiatorial fighting, he became maths nerd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 To restore the balance of realistic cinematic aesthetics through time, they should have cast Rick Moranis as Captain Jack Aubrey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 On 6/19/2017 at 0:36 PM, Disco Stu said: What I especially love about Sofia Coppola's work is that all her movies have a very feminine voice/perspective while not being pandering, dumb chick flicks (which have their place and can be fun). Like, they're serious, thoughtful movies that almost certainly would be very different if directed by a man. I dunno if that makes sense, I just love her movies. I've been fascinated by her as a filmmaker ever since The Virgin Suicides, though I haven't seen The Bling Ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I really liked The Bling Ring. It is well worth seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Listen to whoever you prefer, nightscape, but consider this: if you listen to Stu, you may lose 2 hours of your life forever, whereas if you listen to me, you won't lose anything. Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 You just want to watch it because it has Emma Watson looking all sexy and shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Swiss Army Man Bizarre. Abstract. Brilliant. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Brilliant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Forget it Pub, its Koray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Or is it Lindelof? We can't tell anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I like Swiss Army Man's score, haven't seen the movie yet beyond some intriguing clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 The Bling Ring was pretty poopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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