Tom 4,610 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 The title of the this thread should be amended. Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Not Mr. Big 4,621 Posted February 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2018 7 minutes ago, Tom said: The title of the this thread should be amended. Quote John Williams disagrees to freshen up his Lost in Space music for new series!! 1977, Cerebral Cortex, MikeH and 4 others 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,709 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 In theory, this is then no different than Giacchiono dusting off old themes for Rogue 1, and that seemed to get people excited. I guess the nostalgia factor’s just not as high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 New trailer: http://www.slashfilm.com/lost-in-space-trailer-netflix/#more-469920 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,042 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Looks fun, but inconsequential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Looks like something that will last for 1 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 12 hours ago, Jay said: Looks fun, but inconsequential. Isn't all entertainment somewhat inconsequential? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Love it! Cool new idea, making the robot an alien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joni Wiljami 1,205 Posted March 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2018 Definitely going to watch this. Looks better than any star trek ever. John, Thor and Jurassic Shark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 30 minutes ago, hornist said: Definitely going to watch this. Looks better than any star trek ever. Yeah, fuck you! Joni Wiljami 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 hour ago, hornist said: Definitely going to watch this. Looks better than any star trek ever. Agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 11,956 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 hour ago, hornist said: Definitely going to watch this. Looks better than any star trek ever. Ditto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,663 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Looks like any other random generic slick sci-fi show out there, including Discovery, and as such completely unintersting. Also, trying to do it without the humour, including a buffoonish Dr. Smith trading barbs with the robot for comedic relief, seems to me to entirely miss the point. On the other hand, that new Karate Kid series coming up? That one looks mighty fine. Pieter Boelen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Watched the new trailer without sound. How was the music? Was it generic trailer stuff or actual underscore? Looks super expensive for a streaming show. Very excited for this now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Nick1066 said: Also, trying to do it without the humour, including a buffoonish Dr. Smith trading barbs with the robot for comedic relief, seems to me to entirely miss the point. Yes, because copying the silly, goofball camp value of the original series would ensure such a hit, right? I am personally thankful they've basically just retained the premise of the original show, but then taken it in a completely different, more serious direction. The only value of the original show is the hilarious kitch value, Ed Wood-style. It was a very, very bad show that got increasingly worse in later seasons. 1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,663 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 45 minutes ago, Thor said: The only value of the original show is the hilarious kitch value, Ed Wood-style. So? Just doing that would make it different than almost any other sci-fi on TV. And certainly more original than the generic, slick sci-fi bore that it looks like its going to be. And your finding zero value in Johnny William's delightful music is noted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 50 minutes ago, Nick1066 said: And your finding zero value in Johnny William's delightful music is noted. Exactly where did I comment on Williams' music? Also, "delightful" isn't the word I would use, but it's very intriguing, and several leagues above the visuals it's accompanying. The show is pure trash, except for a few episodes early on in season 1 that at least touch on something promising. Trying to recreate the tone and style of the original series wouldn't only be commercial suicide, it would also be pointless. Interestingly, as I watched the original series, I frequently thought to myself -- it's such a cool premise; I just wish it had been executed better and more seriously. Thankfully, now that seems to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,663 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, Thor said: Exactly where did I comment on Williams' music? Well it sounds like you found no value in it... 1 hour ago, Thor said: The only value of the original show is the hilarious kitch value, Ed Wood-style. 9 minutes ago, Thor said: The show is pure trash Of course the show's trash. Trashy enough that it's still beloved decades later, and has spawned at least one movie and now a TV series. Clearly it struck a chord and did something right. I just think stripping everything that made the show unique to make another generic sci-fi show sort of misses the point. Though I do agree with you that the show's premise clearly had more promise than they were ever able to explore. I think they should able to do that and still keep some of the camp value that made it so much fun. Pieter Boelen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Well, I disagree. Then again, I hate camp -- whether deliberate or not. I prefer my sci fi to take itself extremely seriously. If anything required a proper reboot (in these reboot times), it's LOST IN SPACE. Joni Wiljami 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,800 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Lost World is pretty campy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 It has camps in it, but I don't find it particularly campy, no. Pieter Boelen and 1977 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,615 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 what are you talking about, the original series is great.There's nothing like it Space vikings....I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I prefer the 1998 movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 36 minutes ago, King Mark said: what are you talking about, the original series is great.There's nothing like it Space vikings....I'm in Does it have anything about the core values of humanity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,615 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 this episode where dr smith finds a cave and makes mummy like androids on a conveyor belt Freaked me out as a kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 You must live a rather dull and humourless existence to hate anything containing camp. In fact, many films from the Hollywood Golden Age are considered "camp", but they're definitely not bad by any stretch. Pieter Boelen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 9 hours ago, Thor said: The show is pure trash, except for a few episodes early on in season 1 that at least touch on something promising. Trying to recreate the tone and style of the original series wouldn't only be commercial suicide, it would also be pointless. Interestingly, as I watched the original series, I frequently thought to myself -- it's such a cool premise; I just wish it had been executed better and more seriously. Thankfully, now that seems to happen. It's very much a product of it's time. It's highly unlikely the modern palate would tolerate a replica of the original's tone (aside from the nostalgia lovers). So from a commercial perspective this approach appears to be the correct one. Time will tell. I actually enjoyed the 1998 film, apart from the really rushed and poor CGI based vfx (especially that space monkey dragon and Spider Smith). Love the Broughton score and the overall story, good cast too (LeBlanc was okay, not great). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,800 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 7 hours ago, Thor said: It has camps in it, but I don't find it particularly campy, no. Come on now, the entire finale on San Diego is pure camp. I adore it, but it's really dumb as shit. Pieter Boelen and 1977 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 It's a bit silly, but I see it more as pastiche and an ode to GODZILLA. At most, I could go with 'pulp' as a description. I actually have a nostalgic connection to Irwin Allen's TIME TUNNEL, as I saw a few episodes on Super Channel back in the mid 80s. It's not as camp as LIS or LAND OF THE GIANTS, which was reinforced when I visited it as an adult, a few years ago. Especially the first episode is quite cool. Meanwhile, feast your eyes on the glorious LOST IN SPACE episode that is "The Vegetable Rebellion"....LOL: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 The Super Channel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter Boelen 740 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 On 08/03/2018 at 7:10 PM, Nick1066 said: Also, trying to do it without the humour, including a buffoonish Dr. Smith trading barbs with the robot for comedic relief, seems to me to entirely miss the point. They are taking the humour out of a sci-fi concept that used to have it? Seriously?!? My interest just dropped significantly. I like an upbeat sense of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Meh. Fun is overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Pieter_Boelen said: They are taking the humour out of a sci-fi concept that used to have it? Seriously?!? Yes, unfortunately they sucked it out of this and pasted it into The Last Jedi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter Boelen 740 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 18 hours ago, Thor said: Meh. Fun is overrated. It cannot be! (Unless it's taken over-the-top; then it can.) 15 hours ago, JTWfan77 said: Yes, unfortunately they sucked it out of this and pasted it into The Last Jedi. I did like The Last Jedi, but I'd rather they have averaged it out over both. 1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 I just read a review of this: http://www.slashfilm.com/lost-in-space-review/ Anyone watched it yet? How is the score? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,042 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 It doesn't come out until April 13th so no, I don't think anyone here has seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,621 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 I've seen it. John Williams' score is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 How the hell can someone have reviewed it yet? Do they have a "reviewer only" service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,042 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Yes, reviews generally come out before the release date of new films and shows. You never noticed before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Really Jay? It's Netflix. Do they send screener copies out to review sites? Like burned to DVD-R or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,042 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 On 4/2/2018 at 2:37 PM, JTWfan77 said: Really Jay? I don't understand what you mean. EDIT: And now you've added to your post making my reply seem silly Quote It's Netflix. Do they send screener copies out to review sites? Like burned to DVD-R or something? Of course they don't burn episodes to DVDR and snail mail them out to reviewers. They email them a link to a private, monitored, watermarked digital stream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Big, national media usually get digital preview screeners for TV shows well ahead of the series premiere (regardless of distributor). 1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,042 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Here's the new opening theme: http://ew.com/tv/2018/04/04/netflix-lost-in-space-opening-credits/ I feel that the hint to Williams' theme -- which appears towards the end -- is buried under too much rambling percussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,615 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 well, it's a hint for sure but it's there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Sounds like something you'd hear playing in line for Soarin' Over California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,610 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 I had zero interest in the show but that is a killer opening piece. I may just have to watch an episode or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,709 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 It was much easier to spot the Superman fanfare in Krypton, which got quite a spotlight of its own in the new tv show Krypton. It put a big smile on my face! 1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Listening to the soundtrack now. It's all big and rambunctious and traditionally orchestral (so I'm sure it will please the 'reactionary crowd'), but it doesn't do much for me, I'm afraid. Kinda directionless bombast, like a Giacchino score (but slightly better). Could be because I don't gravitate very much towards that kind of score anymore, I don't know. Some of the more lowkey tracks are fine, though. So far, I can hear no references to Williams' theme or themes beyond the brief cameo in the title sequence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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