Josh500 1,615 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Battle of the Giants. These are timeless classics, my childhood, the best of the best cinema and music have to offer.... So which score and movie do you personally PREFER? And why? Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post filmmusic 1,826 Posted July 3, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2017 No comparison whatsoever. E.T. for both. My favourite film of all time, and my favourite score of all time! (even if it wasn't my favourite, I still would think that E.T is a much better score than Jaws) Holko, Disco Stu, John and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Jaws is a great score throughout. ET has a very dull first half, but from Halloween to the end, it's good. Jaws is my favorite movie of all time. ET is just another kid's movie from the 80s. Josh500 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 It's tough, but I think I'll pick E.T. for score, Jaws for movie. "Adventure on Earth" alone is better than anything in Jaws (although close). For me, Jaws is a slightly more fun, involving, and entertaining movie. _____ Sorry moderators, can you guys move this thread to JW? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Well, Jaws is probably my all-time favorite movie, so it will win the movie polls every go. As far as the score, as genius and effective a score Jaws is in the movie, and even still as a listening experience, E.T. has a brilliance and beauty that is almost impossible for me to describe. John and Josh500 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 1 minute ago, nightscape94 said: Well, Jaws is probably my all-time favorite movie, so it will win the movie polls every go. The question, though, is what makes Jaws your all-time favourite, and not, say, E.T. or Raiders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 ET for both. Didn't even have to think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 10 minutes ago, Josh500 said: The question, though, is what makes Jaws your all-time favourite, and not, say, E.T. or Raiders? It's grabbed hold of my imagination since I was a kid. There was a period of time when I was in middle school when I legitimately thought about becoming a marine biologist on the strength of my love for Jaws. It's hard to retrofit a reason for it being my favorite since I grew up on it and it wasn't a calculated decision, but I'm sure it's a combination of the subject matter, the well-developed and unique characters, the way their actors portray them, the way the dialogue is written, how the three acts are built and flow into each other forming a cohesive whole, the way it was shot, and of course the music. Josh500 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 E.T. for both. Granted, the score for Jaws is one of Wiliams' most iconic and instantly-recognizable soundtracks, but I didn't find it nearly as entertaining or emotional as E.T. I have never seen Jaws. I suppose one of these days I will, but I've never really felt the urge to watch it. On the other hand, I've watched E.T. countless times as a child, and it remains one of my favorite films to this day. It never gets old to me. Nostalgia for the win. Besides, you can't top this scene. Still, one of the most magical moments in cinema history: Josh500 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Stil one of the most magical moments in cinema history: Koray Savas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 E.T. and Jaws are probably on the same level, both the music and the films. But it is incredibly difficult to compare two films and scores that are so different, concerning the genre and the audience it is directed at. The only similarities are Williams, Spielberg and a strange creature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Is it true that all, or at least some, of Spielberg's films exist in the same universe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 No, of course not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I don't know if I want to live in a world where Raiders of the Lost Ark and Schindler's List don't overlap. Bilbo and John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Jaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I like Jaws, but I don't like it that much. E.T. for both. Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 12 minutes ago, Evil-Lyn said: Jaws. E.T.& Elliott is dead forever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 1 hour ago, nightscape94 said: It's grabbed hold of my imagination since I was a kid. There was a period of time when I was in middle school when I legitimately thought about becoming a marine biologist on the strength of my love for Jaws. It's hard to retrofit a reason for it being my favorite since I grew up on it and it wasn't a calculated decision, but I'm sure it's a combination of the subject matter, the well-developed and unique characters, the way their actors portray them, the way the dialogue is written, how the three acts are built and flow into each other forming a cohesive whole, the way it was shot, and of course the music. Well said! And glad you mentioned the music at the end! 1 hour ago, JohnSolo said: I have never seen Jaws. Wait what? 1 hour ago, Brundlefly said: The only similarities are Williams, Spielberg and a strange creature. Good one! Yeah, that's true. 1 hour ago, JohnSolo said: Is it true that all, or at least some, of Spielberg's films exist in the same universe? Except the 4 Indy movies and the JP movies, no. Who told you that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 38 minutes ago, Josh500 said: Wait what? Except the 4 Indy movies and the JP movies, no. Who told you that? Alas, no. I've heard good things about the film, I've just never gotten around to watching it. I've seen several theories on how all, or some, of Spielberg's movies exist in the same cinematic universe. I dunno, just some stuff I saw online once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I agree with Bloodboal 100%! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Jaws. ET gives me diabetes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, TheGreyPilgrim said: ET gives me diabetes. I hope it kills you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Stefan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,006 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Jaws for both. There's no comparison. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, crocodile said: There's no comparison. I don't think it's what you mean, but this is very true. It's a fucking stupid poll and I'm tired of these goddamn polls. At first I was all "live and let live" but enough is enough. They need to stop. There's never any interesting discussion because it's a stupid way to start a conversation in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 1 hour ago, BloodBoal said: My new signature! Urgh, just get a room already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 8 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: It's a fucking stupid poll and I'm tired of these goddamn polls. At first I was all "live and let live" but enough is enough. They need to stop. There's never any interesting discussion because it's a stupid way to start a conversation in the first place. We should start a poll about that in order to start an interesting discussion. Bilbo and Josh500 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 1 hour ago, TheGreyPilgrim said: Jaws. ET gives me diabetes. Cocoon gives me diabeetus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 30 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: It's a fucking stupid poll and I'm tired of these goddamn polls. At first I was all "live and let live" but enough is enough. They need to stop. There's never any interesting discussion because it's a stupid way to start a conversation in the first place. You sound stupid. No need to cuss. If you don't like the polls, then don't participate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Disco Stu said: I don't think it's what you mean, but this is very true. It's a fucking stupid poll and I'm tired of these goddamn polls. At first I was all "live and let live" but enough is enough. They need to stop. There's never any interesting discussion because it's a stupid way to start a conversation in the first place. You're just turning against him because it's been revealed he's a Trumpster! But there are many other reasons to not be a Josh500 fan - see the smug tone in the above post. Koray Savas and Not Mr. Big 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 50 minutes ago, TheGreyPilgrim said: You're just turning against him because it's been revealed he's a Trumpster! But there are many other reasons to not be a Josh500 fan - see the smug tone in the above post. Now don't be obnoxious. This is a politics free zone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 1 hour ago, TheGreyPilgrim said: You're just turning against him because it's been revealed he's a Trumpster! I don't question my subconscious! Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 ID4. Gruesome Son of a Bitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Josh500 said: Now don't be obnoxious. This is a politics free zone! Since when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManofDestiny 71 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I like Jaws more. Too bad that ET don't eat people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Jaws is a great film. So is E.T. Jaws is a great score. So is E.T. Rather than choose one or the other, I'll just go with Titanic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 4 hours ago, Diana0327 said: E.T. and Jaws are the epic movies ever. Speilberg did a great job in making E.T I'd say these two are, arguably, Spielberg's two best movies. Not even Schindler's List or Raiders (as good as they are) can't compete with E.T. and Jaws. 5 hours ago, Evil-Lyn said: Jaws is a great film. So is E.T. Jaws is a great score. So is E.T. Rather than choose one or the other, I'll just go with Titanic. Titanic is a different beast altogether. But I can understand people saying Titanic is the best movie of all time. It is also a masterpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 48 minutes ago, Josh500 said: But I can understand people saying Titanic is the best movie of all time. It is also a masterpiece. But apparently those people think the same about Always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Does that really matter? What makes a "great" film, anyway? I like ALWAYS, and I also like TITANIC, but my emotional connection to ALWAYS will always (no pun intended!) be stronger than it is to TITANIC. I believe that what a film means to an individual viewer is far more important than top-ten lists. Some of my favourite films are considered dogs, by critical standards. Frankly, I don't give a damn. JAWS is a good film. E.T. is also a good film. Maybe we should be celebrating what these films have in common, rathing than setting them up against each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Only at JWFan! 5 minutes ago, Richard said: my emotional connection to ALWAYS will always (no pun intended!) be stronger than it is to TITANIC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Only at JWfan! 39 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: But apparently those people think the same about Always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 29 minutes ago, Richard said: Maybe we should be celebrating what these films have in common, rathing than setting them up against each other. Celebrating these movies, reminiscing about them, discussing them, thinking about their merits and downsides... that's exactly what we're doing, in case you didn't notice! The question is which do you like BETTER, and not which do you HATE more! 44 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: But apparently those people think the same about Always. So? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, Josh500 said: The question is which do you like BETTER, and not which do you HATE more! Only at JWfan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 19 hours ago, JohnSolo said: Is it true that all, or at least some, of Spielberg's films exist in the same universe? I just call it the Milky Way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Jaws for film, E.T. for score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicCobb 194 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Valley of the Dolls vs. The Book Thief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Much easier. Valley of the Dolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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