Quintus 5,399 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I'm assuming it's a double standard that is happening here. As clearly it's okay to employ a famous older veteran in there, as people say they add "gravitas". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,030 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 It's called a compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 How is it a compromise? Lol you just thought that up on the spot didn't you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,030 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 How is it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Well what do you think "it" is a compromise for exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,984 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 You need some name to sell the film but not pay them too much. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I'm sorry, I honestly don't think Alex Guinness and Peter Cushing were hired to be big name draws for Star Wars back in '77. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,943 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 They were hired to bring gravitas and a sense of credibility and class to this bizarre universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 7,984 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Not as a box office draw, no. But they added certainly, I don't know, credibility? EDIT: Ninja'd by Chen G.! EDIT 2: Me and Chen G. agreeing on something? That's a first! Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Yeah they did, because they were proven veterans. Neither actor was working anywhere near at their peak by that time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,344 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Dunno about Cushing, but wasn't Guinness on record as not having enjoyed the experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,173 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I don't even know who we're complaining about here as being too famous for Solo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,030 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I guess they're talking about Holdo in TLJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Big stars have too much privilege. Once you're recognisable, you shouldn't be hired anymore. Gruesome Son of a Bitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 No, hire them if your goal is to make a big star vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Alex, you have a very peculiar way of assuming how young people, especially single-digit kiddos, think. "Mommy, why is the guy from Cheers and A Scanner Darkly playing a smuggler in a Star Wars movie? My immersion is ruined!" Unlucky Bastard and Jurassic Shark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Over the years Alex has peddled a good trade here appropriating sweeping generalisations upon people he doesn't know. Leave him be and just nod whenever he sets up his stall. Gruesome Son of a Bitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Nick Parker said: Alex, you have a very peculiar way of assuming how young people, especially single-digit kiddos, think. "Mommy ... What 14-year-old talks like that? Or are you saying Star Wars is for toddlers? If so, then you're right, toddlers don't care if it's Ariana Grande or Daisy Ridley. I for one was happy it was Luke Skywalker and not Burt Reynolds who played Luke Skywalker. See what I did here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Ha ha ha! Alex, Alex. You're somethin' else, ain'chu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 He lives in his own little bubble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 16 hours ago, Alexcremers said: No, hire them if you goal is to make a big star vehicle. Hey, Ocean's 8 was a decent summer flick. Ignore the ensemble billing, it's the Bullock/Blanchett/Hathaway show with everyone else playing a supporting role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,344 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Jurassic World : Fallen Kingdom - for the most part, a thumpingly fun action-adventure. I can imagine the late Doug McClure looking on from somewhere and smiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,498 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 On 09/06/2018 at 9:45 AM, Quintus said: I'm assuming it's a double standard that is happening here. As clearly it's okay to employ a famous older veteran in there, as people say they add "gravitas". Although neither of these actors would "open" a movie, I would be more inclined to watch a STAR WARS film if it has Max Von Sydow or Benicio del Toro, on the bill, than if it doesn't. On 09/06/2018 at 10:45 AM, Quintus said: Yeah they did, because they were proven veterans. Neither actor was working anywhere near at their peak by that time though. Agreed, Lee, but, ironically, both roles turned out to be their defining roles (actually, for Guinness, its a toss-up between Kenobi, and Smiley. I know what I'd rather watch ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 44 minutes ago, Richard said: Although neither of these actors would "open" a movie, I would be more inclined to watch a STAR WARS film if it has Max Von Sydow or Benicio del Toro, on the bill, than if it doesn't. Since you're not a youngling like the others here, Richard, I'm pretty sure that you remember it was the movie itself that was the biggest star. It wasn't actor driven or star driven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,943 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 No. But it wouldn't have workd without Sir Alec Guinness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Always is a great film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Hereditary - Legit spooked me. Best part though, is that I got to watch it alone in the cinema. I can only imagine what it would have been like to have seen this with a crowd, shouting and screaming. Definitely not an audience friendly film. Colette was fantastic as well. - 8 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 My review of Hereditary. https://dailyuv.com/feed/961236 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 As soon as you compared it to VVitch I immediately became apprehensive. Witch is such an incredible waste of time & interest. Its among the worst "well received" films I have seen it years. Its biggest flaw was how boring it was. I have heard from several people who know me well enough to tell me I would hate Hereditary. Im thinking redbox and save my $5.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurmm 91 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 The Witch is the best horror movie of the last few years. A slow burn with atmospherics in spades, with nary a jump scare in sight. From what I hear Hereditary, from the same studio, is similar. On the other end of the style scale is something like Conjuring, which also got rave reviews but I thought was middling at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 4 hours ago, Hurmm said: The Witch is the best horror movie of the last few years. A slow burn with atmospherics in spades, with nary a jump scare in sight. From what I hear Hereditary, from the same studio, is similar. On the other end of the style scale is something like Conjuring, which also got rave reviews but I thought was middling at best. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 The Conjuring started out quite promising actually (especially after the unnerving prologue vignette), but by the end it was just another strobe light horror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Another boring exorcism rip-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I really want to see this new one which has got people talking, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Exorcism is so passé. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 The original Friedkin one is really all you need. Chen G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I rather like the John Boorman one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Its an awful film, but visually very striking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,498 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I'd like to see THE EXORCIST with Lalo Schrifrin's score reinstated. TUBULAR BELLS is a bit off-putting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 The Incredibles 2 - Pretty fantastic, might even love it as just as much as the first. It's hilarious, especially the Jack-Jack bits, I enjoyed how unpredictable his powers were, and the action might just be the best I've seen in any superhero film this year. It's also amazing, how much the animation has improved / evolved in the fourteen years since the first. The movie looks so good. - 8.5 Also it's great to Giacchino back in 60's jazz mode again. On 6/14/2018 at 9:30 PM, JoeinAR said: As soon as you compared it to VVitch I immediately became apprehensive. Witch is such an incredible waste of time & interest. Its among the worst "well received" films I have seen it years. Its biggest flaw was how boring it was. I have heard from several people who know me well enough to tell me I would hate Hereditary. Im thinking redbox and save my $5.99. I really liked The VVitch, even the ending, which everyone seems to hate. If you didn't like The VVitch, then I doubt you'll much care for Hereditary. It's got the same sort of "build-up to the horror and atmospheric vibe" to it, that I liked about that film. I also appreciate that A24 is funding these more non-traditional modern Horror films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 There are people who say they were onboard with The Witch right up until its ending? That seems like a bit of a paradox. To my mind, the ending was absolutely vital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Apparently, a lot of people seem to complain about it. I thought the ending was perfect, without it the movie would have just been another good effective version of The Crucible or something. The supernatural element was perfect, and made the film for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Richard said: I'd like to see THE EXORCIST with Lalo Schrifrin's score reinstated. TUBULAR BELLS is a bit off-putting. Freidkin axed his score because it was too scary. What, really? Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Margo Channing said: Freidkin axed his score because it was too scary. What, really? Knowing Schifrin, though, I wouldn't be surprised if the music was intense in an overbearing way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Well, Amityville Horror had a very creepy score! Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,344 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Hereditary - I feel this has probably been over-praised, but there's still enough in there to give you a decent-sized dose of the heebie-jeebies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I hope it's not another Paranormal Activity situation. "OMG IT'S SO SCARY 😱" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 My roommates saw it last week (the girl of the couple being into really bizarre stuff ), and they thought it was a good, scary movie that felt like it was designed to be seen at least twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I'm watching Darkest Hour tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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