Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Why do the books look so obviously fake in this shot? Are they supposed to be fake? But then, why would they be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glóin the Dark 1,220 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 They were only supposed to be seen in the distance. Nobody in the production design department was expecting Indiana to run all the way up a staircase just to point at the ground where he already was... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Yeah they are not supposed to be fake, it's a production mistake, but give them a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glóin the Dark 1,220 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Actually, the books look alright; it's the empty space around them that looks dodgy. Did they just buy fake space, the cheapskates? Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,313 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 It kind of adds to that cheap 1930's serial feeling though. The castle and blimp interiors are similarly 'cheap'. Just adds to the charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 That's true. And with a bit different lighting it might have been passable. Now especially the middle row obviously looks like book spines glued to a black painted woodpanel. But hey it is such a brief shot it isn't much to worry about and as you say it adds that matinee serials feel to the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,520 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 3 hours ago, Incanus said: Yeah they are not supposed to be fake, it's a production mistake, but give them a break. "Give them a break"?! Inky, this film cost $39,000,000. You'd think they could afford some real books?! Really, though, what can you expect when over half the budget went to paying four people?! No wonder it looked cheap. 1 hour ago, crumbs said: Just adds to the charm. What "charm"? It's a smug, self-congratulatory piece of work, in which the director acts out all his daddy fantasies. Avoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 37 minutes ago, BloodBoal said: I hope they'll fix that shot and replace them with CG books for the 4K release. Quite. That is the obvious answer. We shouldn't have to tolerate flaws in our films. Far too human aspect if you ask me. 30 minutes ago, Richard said: "Give them a break"?! Inky, this film cost $39,000,000. You'd think they could afford some real books?! Really, though, what can you expect when over half the budget went to paying four people?! No wonder it looked cheap. Yeah what were they thinking?!!! It is an outrage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,313 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 58 minutes ago, BloodBoal said: I hope they'll fix that shot and replace them with CG books for the 4K release. Can they replace the entirety of KOTCS with a new CG movie that doesn't suck? Pieter Boelen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 There are some things even the mighty CGI can't fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,495 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Ha, ha....that's one specific, detailed observation! I guess with the advent of Bluray, such things become more apparent with older movies. You take the good with the bad etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 1 minute ago, Thor said: Ha, ha....that's one specific, detailed observation! I guess with the advent of Bluray, such things become more apparent with older movies. You take the good with the bad etc. I noticed that on my third or fourth viewing of the film years ago, on VHS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I've seen the movie a hundred times and have never noticed that. 99% of the viewers haven't either, which I'm convinced of. Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, Brundlefly said: I've seen the movie a hundred times and have never noticed that. 99% of the viewers haven't either, which I'm convinced of. Quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Let's see how many pages we can get this to guys, come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,714 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, BloodBoal said: I myself think it is probably closer to 95.3%. I am inclined to believe the latest statistics which state it is in fact 98.6%. Just now, Quintus said: Let's see how many pages we can get this to guys, come on. We have the stamina! And nothing better to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,353 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Brundlefly said: I've seen the movie a hundred times and have never noticed that. Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,795 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Never noticed that either LOL Just darken your TV settings and voilà Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Looks totally fine to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Its a film from 1989. They didn't have the technology yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ymenard 54 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 They already tried to fix a cliff shot, so who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Happens with set design and props all the time - it has to be good enough to fool the eye long enough for its appearance on screen, with the foreground characters pulling focus away from it. Since this is the first time I've heard about it in almost 20 years, I'm going to say that they did their job well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 18 minutes ago, mstrox said: Since this is the first time I've heard about it in almost 20 years, Oh god I just realized it's almost 30 years, I am old and dying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, mstrox said: Oh god I just realized it's almost 30 years, I am old and dying We're as far away from The Last Crusade as it was from Jurassic Park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Time is a flat circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 It's simply a "book" motive wallpaper. Is it forbidden in a library? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 They don't even look distractingly fake to me. it's fine, who cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I guarantee you I'll watch Last Crusade again in a year or something and won't even think about or remember this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 It's not even a production error. There's a hidden tomb underneath the library that houses one of the Grail Knights. Obviously the correct way to get into the tomb is via the fake book cupboard. Indy never needed to smash the floor like a visigot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Pieter Boelen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 3 hours ago, BloodBoal said: But now it's ruined! ET&Elliott4Ever raped my childhood! Everyone needs an outlet and your childhood is as good as anyone's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I bet he liked it too, filthy bugger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Not my thing, sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Wait, the interior of the castle and blimp look cheap now, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I like how fake the books look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 The cobwebs also look incredibly fake in the grail temple. They look awesome in the first two movies. Here, it looks like they got them at the Halloween store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I always liked how bad it looks when Colonel Vogel waves his fist in front of the screen of a blimp taking off, how it looks like when you shake your fist in front of the television. Gruesome Son of a Bitch and Dixon Hill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 There's a charm in that shot of Vogel I would not have it changed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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