#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I'm not exactly sure what Elfman did. Since he doesn't orchestrate or conduct. But its a good rerecording of Bennie's score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 32 minutes ago, publicist said: Both terrible but 'Frenzy' is quite chilly in a good way. The Thames main title is a great opener indeed. Has Mancini's score ever been released?--what was recorded of it, anyways? 2 minutes ago, Stefancos said: I'm not exactly sure what Elfman did. Since he doesn't orchestrate or conduct. But its a good rerecording of Bennie's score. Agreed! Although, everyone hisses at the Van Sant remake, and frankly, I really don't understand why. I can see people complaining that it's pointless, but I don't think that's why someone would think this movie is trash. I mean, Psycho is Psycho, yeah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 It's not trash it's just utterly pointless. And Vince Vaughn and his jock appearance the worst casting idea after having Laurence Olivier play MacArthur in 'Inchon'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, publicist said: It's not trash it's just utterly pointless. And Vince Vaughn and his jock appearance the worst casting idea after having Laurence Olivier play MacArthur in 'Inchon'. Having seen the movie in high school during the late '00s, I actually think it's an interesting artifact showing that Vince Vaughn was once an actor. While they trumped certain aspects of Norman's persona up in this one, I thought he did a nice job playing the unassuming dude Bates is supposed to be. And ultimately, I do really see it as a very fascinating experiment: you see this sort of thing in live theater all the time, but almost never with film. Seeing how a different team handles the exact same source--the screenplay--is great look into the creative process. I only wish Van Sant allowed himself more liberty in staging and mise en scene, and Elfman to write an original score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, Nick Parker said: And ultimately, I do really see it as a very fascinating experiment: you see this sort of thing in live theater all the time, but almost never with film. I don't think that's quite right. You have certain limitations in theater which makes similarities inevitable but usually you try to avoid what Psycho '98 does: slavishly recreate another play. What's the point, artistically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, publicist said: I don't think that's quite right. You have certain limitations in theater which makes similarities inevitable but usually you try to avoid what Psycho '98 does: slavishly recreate another play. What's the point, artistically? True, which is why I said what I did in ny last sentence. That said, even with the screenplay, it's of course a different experience seeing Perkins vs Vaughn, Moore vs whoever that lady was, etc. delivering the performances, and all of the subtext that's a result. I enjoy that aspect of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I didn't but i do not care enough to dwell on it. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 The only point in the Psycho remake was that it demonstrated that doing a shot-by-shot modernization of a classic film simply isnt a very good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, publicist said: I didn't but i do not care enough to dwell on it. 😎 Do you even have eyes behind those glasses of yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Not at this early hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Well frankly I'm not entirely convinced that those glasses are a separate entity from your face. Are you like Cyclops from the X-Men? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 14 minutes ago, Nick Parker said: Moore vs whoever that lady was It was Vera Miles, ya doofus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Just now, Norma's Corpse said: It was Vera Miles, ya doofus! I knew it started with a V, but all I could think of was Vivian Leigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Nick Parker said: I knew it started with a V, but all I could think of was Vivien Leigh. Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,491 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Is 8½ something I could be interested in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,451 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Holko said: Is 8½ something I could be interested in? Well, I'd need to know a bit about your taste first. Fellini is certainly not for everyone. I'm a bit on/off myself. Something like the BOCCACIO '70 segment, for example, is so wild, it almost becomes self-parodical (the circus elements, the noise of the characters and surroundings etc.). But 8 1/2 is obviously a historical cornerstone for a reason. The experimentation seems more focussed here, and less 'aggravating'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 How does Elfman's adaptation of PSYCHO compare with Bernstein's adaptation of CAPE FEAR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 It's an adaptation that holds to the original far stricter than Cape Fear. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,451 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 19 minutes ago, Stefancos said: It's an adaptation that holds to the original far stricter than Cape Fear. This is true. Although both are quite close. Great adaptations, the both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 For sure. Ironically it seems as if Herrmann had scored the Scorsese picture, where it fits the Cady character much better than in the more muted, less excessive original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Should I see Close Encounters of the Third Kind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,008 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Start with the first kind, and work your way up from that. A24 and Nick1Ø66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,322 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 1 minute ago, The Illustrious Jerry said: Should I see Close Encounters of the Third Kind? Are you a JW fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 It has one of the very best scores of the Maestro, so yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 2 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Are you a JW fan? Yes. So yes. And yes I've listened to the score plenty of times. I'm asking about the movie, which I've realized I've never actually seen until I caught the opening of it on TV the other day. I couldn't stay and watch, but should I watch it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,491 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Of course! Go with the Collector's Edition (probably the most common version) if you want additional family drama, go with theatrical if you want a better, tighter film experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Thanks folks! I'll inform you after I get around to it. But for tonight....E.T.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 39 minutes ago, The Illustrious Jerry said: Should I see Close Encounters of the Third Kind? ARE YOU FUCKING JOKING?????!!!!!!! A very slight adjustment, Steef, if you don't mind... 36 minutes ago, Stefancos said: It has the very best score of the Maestro, so yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 29 minutes ago, Richard said: ARE YOU FUCKING JOKING?????!!!!!!! Ah yes, now I remember who said this was a good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 It's alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Watch either the Theatrical Version or the Director's Cut. Don't watch the Special Edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 What about the Ultimate Edition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 I still want to see the deleted scene, where Nearly adapts the lights at Drax Air Force Base, to spell out the letters U.F.O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Drax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 I always thought if was called Drax, but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,322 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Tonight on Canvas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I am the eye in the sky, looking at you, I can read your mind. I am the maker of rules, dealing with fools, I can cheat you blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,451 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Well, I'm late to the party (either you saw it last night or you didn't, Alex), but it's a rather weak film, IMO, that doesn't live up to its promise. It fails to properly explore the moral dilemmas, and feels rather superficial in its treatment. You're better off listening to the Alan Parsons album instead, as Richard alludes to. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,322 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Thor said: Well, I'm late to the party (either you saw it last night or you didn't, Alex) ... I've recorded it. It gets mighty high scores everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,451 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 34 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: I've recorded it. It gets mighty high scores everywhere. Could be. My colleagues and I were pretty much in agreement over its faults, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 ISLE OF DOGS Has anyone seen it? Is it any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 It's alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,451 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 2 hours ago, The Illustrious Jerry said: ISLE OF DOGS Has anyone seen it? Is it any good? I didn't like it, but then again I don't like Wes Anderson in the first place. However, FANTASTIC MR. FOX is one of the exceptions, i.e. one of the few films of his that I DO like, so I had high hopes for this, being an animated film and all. But alas.... John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I'll give it a shot, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,451 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Ha, ha...one lukewarm and one negative post convinced you to see it? The Illustrious Jerry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,488 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 7 hours ago, The Illustrious Jerry said: I'll give it a shot, thanks! "Give it a shot". Ho-ho, you're really "livin' on a prayer". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 5 hours ago, Thor said: Ha, ha...one lukewarm and one negative post convinced you to see it? I was just doing a Drax, I absolutely loved it and it’s my favorite movie of 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 5 hours ago, Thor said: Ha, ha...one lukewarm and one negative post convinced you to see it? I was going to watch it as it is, but I just asked if it was worth my time. I've got time to give today! 11 minutes ago, John said: I was just doing a Drax, I absolutely loved it and it’s my favorite movie of 2018. Good to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,322 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 16 hours ago, Thor said: I don't like Wes Anderson in the first place I'm not a big fan myself, but I haven't seen all his movies. I always have a problem with quirky for quirky's sake. Chen G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I love exactly half of his films, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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