I admit I can't remember the film, but I do remember Harrison Ford in it.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:30 AM
From a storytelling point of view, from a directing point of view, there is one thing I associate with what he does, which is calm. There is such an inherent calm and inherent trust of the one powerful image, that he makes me embarrassed with my own work, in terms of how many different shots, how many different sound effects, how many different things we’ll throw at an audience to make an impression. But with Kubrick, there is such a great trust of the one correct image to calmly explain something to audience. There can be some slowness to the editing. There’s nothing frenetic about it. It’s very simple. There’s a trust in simple storytelling and simple image making that actually takes massive confidence to try and emulate.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:40 AM
I've never seen it.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:41 AM
See it! It's a 'quiet' and good thriller (like the score indicates). In fact, I want to see it right now.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:42 AM
Alex, why did you give TDKR 8/10? That surprised me, I almost fell off my chair.
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From a storytelling point of view, from a directing point of view, there is one thing I associate with what he does, which is calm. There is such an inherent calm and inherent trust of the one powerful image, that he makes me embarrassed with my own work, in terms of how many different shots, how many different sound effects, how many different things we’ll throw at an audience to make an impression. But with Kubrick, there is such a great trust of the one correct image to calmly explain something to audience. There can be some slowness to the editing. There’s nothing frenetic about it. It’s very simple. There’s a trust in simple storytelling and simple image making that actually takes massive confidence to try and emulate.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:49 AM
Presumed Innocent has always evaded me for some reason. I think the awkward Harrison vs. Greta sex scene on the desk always put me off, which I have seen. I admit the film in general does appeal to me though.
Greta Scacchi eh. She was one hot bitch in her day.
Greta Scacchi eh. She was one hot bitch in her day.
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You're on a thriller and sexy girl tangent today
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:50 AM
Wonderfully moody atmosphere as well. I love the cinematography and the certain grey cast of the city and the subdued grimness of the sets.See it! It's a 'quiet' and good thriller (like the score indicates). In fact, I want to see it right now.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:53 AM
Alex, why did you give TDKR 8/10? That surprised me, I almost fell off my chair.
I was entertained the whole time (mostly by the story - I constantly wanted to know where it all was going to - Nolan's forte). The style of the movie was more akin to Batman Begins, which I give a 7/10. Occasionally there were some poweful images too. To be honest, I was surprised that this movie was about a weak Batman. I can imagine a lot of fans being disappointed by their hero. That took some balls from Nolan.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:57 AM
The reason why I'm willing to forgive the film all its flaws is because of that. It gives you a more human and relatable perspective on this character, something you don't see in superhero films. And as someone pointed out before, it is the only Batman film in which you care about him. And also, it resolves his three film story arc quite nicely. All the technical and logic issues don't matter to me as much.
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From a storytelling point of view, from a directing point of view, there is one thing I associate with what he does, which is calm. There is such an inherent calm and inherent trust of the one powerful image, that he makes me embarrassed with my own work, in terms of how many different shots, how many different sound effects, how many different things we’ll throw at an audience to make an impression. But with Kubrick, there is such a great trust of the one correct image to calmly explain something to audience. There can be some slowness to the editing. There’s nothing frenetic about it. It’s very simple. There’s a trust in simple storytelling and simple image making that actually takes massive confidence to try and emulate.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:59 AM
People say it isn't about Batman (or it isn't a Batman film) but it is a lot more about Batman/Bruce Wayne than TDK. You are right, I cared too.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 11:00 AM
When they say it isn't about Batman, they mean there aren't a lot of action sequences involving Batman.
From the perspective of the whole film and where its emotional core resides, it is all about him this time.
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From the perspective of the whole film and where its emotional core resides, it is all about him this time.
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From a storytelling point of view, from a directing point of view, there is one thing I associate with what he does, which is calm. There is such an inherent calm and inherent trust of the one powerful image, that he makes me embarrassed with my own work, in terms of how many different shots, how many different sound effects, how many different things we’ll throw at an audience to make an impression. But with Kubrick, there is such a great trust of the one correct image to calmly explain something to audience. There can be some slowness to the editing. There’s nothing frenetic about it. It’s very simple. There’s a trust in simple storytelling and simple image making that actually takes massive confidence to try and emulate.
- Christopher Nolan
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 11:07 AM
Oh yes, I almost forgot:
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 11:10 AM
You were just waiting outside cinema and asked if anyone could give you their ticket after after the screening. I know your methods full well, Mr. Cremers. 
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From a storytelling point of view, from a directing point of view, there is one thing I associate with what he does, which is calm. There is such an inherent calm and inherent trust of the one powerful image, that he makes me embarrassed with my own work, in terms of how many different shots, how many different sound effects, how many different things we’ll throw at an audience to make an impression. But with Kubrick, there is such a great trust of the one correct image to calmly explain something to audience. There can be some slowness to the editing. There’s nothing frenetic about it. It’s very simple. There’s a trust in simple storytelling and simple image making that actually takes massive confidence to try and emulate.
- Christopher Nolan
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 11:15 AM
TDKR is a Superhero film Marvel could never make.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 11:18 AM
Oh yes, I almost forgot:
Nice try; that photoshop job isn't fooling anybody.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 11:21 AM
It's not even in English
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 11:49 AM
TDKR is a Superhero film Marvel could never make.
Let's hope people will say the same about Man Of Steel.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 12:42 PM
I have faith in Snyder!
He deserves my faith after Watchmen.
He deserves my faith after Watchmen.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 01:30 PM
TDKR is a Superhero film Marvel could never make.
And The Avengers is a superhero film DC could never make, with its only two(maybe only one, but we'll see how Man of Steel goes) marketable heroes.
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I have faith in Snyder!
He deserves my faith after Watchmen.
You know he's already directed two films since Watchmen, right?
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 02:16 PM
Neither were about DC characters!
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Quick list of things I've watched over the past few days:
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I have an interesting DVD collection. :-D
Howard The Duck
Tales From The Crypt / The Vault of Horror (old 70s British films)
Big Trouble in Little China
Highlander (first time all the way through!)
I have an interesting DVD collection. :-D
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saw the Campaign today. often hilarious, but don't expect to see the same scenes in the movie that you see in the commercial. Nice ending.
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Showed a couple friends Flash Gordon today. Man... it doesn't get any better than that.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 02:29 AM
And The Avengers is a superhero film DC could never make, with its only two(maybe only one, but we'll see how Man of Steel goes) marketable heroes.
DC has at least three marketable characters -- Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. The latter is a brand on her own, and all WB is doing with her is kicking their heels on a feature-length film. It's more frustrating since that DTV animated movie that came out 2-3 years ago was awesome... you'd figure with successful female-led films like The Hunger Games and Snow White and the Huntsman WB would actually get off their ass and get it made.
It's a shame, because I think a well-made Wonder Woman film with the right actress and right director would do extremely well at the box office.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 05:02 AM
And The Avengers is a superhero film DC could never make, with its only two(maybe only one, but we'll see how Man of Steel goes) marketable heroes.
DC has at least three marketable characters -- Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. The latter is a brand on her own, and all WB is doing with her is kicking their heels on a feature-length film. It's more frustrating since that DTV animated movie that came out 2-3 years ago was awesome... you'd figure with successful female-led films like The Hunger Games and Snow White and the Huntsman WB would actually get off their ass and get it made.
It's a shame, because I think a well-made Wonder Woman film with the right actress and right director would do extremely well at the box office.
I don't think Wonder Woman is very marketable. Wonder Woman is kind of a silly concept within itself, and while I'm sure Wonder Woman is great in the comics, I don't believe it would translate well to film. I definitely think the Green Lantern is more marketable than Wonder Woman, anyways, and perhaps you saw how well that turned out when it was made into a film.
Or maybe you didn't. It was fucking awful.
That's what I mean when I say a DC character isn't marketable. You probably won't see a good film come out of them any time soon that's not Batman or Superman.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 07:10 AM
Supergirl and the Flash are DC! Okay, the Flash is boring but Supergirl is marketable. So is Batgirl ... or Watchmengirl.
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I just need to see that Supergirl costume on another hot blonde in a movie before I die. Doesn't really matter if it's shit.
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Totally agreed mate! 
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I think Wonder Woman's time came and went, and you'd have a better shot at marketing a Xena movie in the theaters.
@Wojo: stop being facetious.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 01:15 PM
She still looks good for her age, too.
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The Man Who Wasn't There
I love Billy Bob Thornton in this as much as I love the film, which is to say, a whole damn lot.
I love Billy Bob Thornton in this as much as I love the film, which is to say, a whole damn lot.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 03:28 PM
Watchmengirl.
Daughter of Nite Owl and Silk Spectre!
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She still looks good for her age, too.
Too bad she's marooned on Earth.
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Posted 13 August 2012 - 01:22 PM
Girl, Interrupted. This is really a good flick. Don't know why I enjoy it so much. Oh, maybe it's this:
Also that she attempts to run away with Angelina Jolie to Disney World.
Also that she attempts to run away with Angelina Jolie to Disney World.
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I just watched Into The Wild for the first time. Not your typical refined flick, but it has such an inspirational message. One of my favorites.
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but it has such an inspirational message.
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New York Stories
Three short films by Scorsese, Coppola, and Allen. I had seen Life Lessons a couple years ago, and really loved it, and here it's just as great on Blu. Nolte is his usual good self and Scorsese's camera work and use of music is sublime. Coppola's Life Without Zoe was simply awful. Honestly, I don't know what was the purpose of this. I was tired from work earlier yesterday so this was a good opportunity to doze off for a bit in time for Allen's Oedipus Wrecks. A wonderful vignette featuring Allen's typical humor and his beloved New York. Of all the films, he showcases the city the best, but then again that's his specialty.
Three short films by Scorsese, Coppola, and Allen. I had seen Life Lessons a couple years ago, and really loved it, and here it's just as great on Blu. Nolte is his usual good self and Scorsese's camera work and use of music is sublime. Coppola's Life Without Zoe was simply awful. Honestly, I don't know what was the purpose of this. I was tired from work earlier yesterday so this was a good opportunity to doze off for a bit in time for Allen's Oedipus Wrecks. A wonderful vignette featuring Allen's typical humor and his beloved New York. Of all the films, he showcases the city the best, but then again that's his specialty.
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Girl, Interrupted. This is really a good flick. Don't know why I enjoy it so much. Oh, maybe it's this:
Also that she attempts to run away with Angelina Jolie to Disney World.
Agreed, great movie. For some reason I've always been very attracted to Winona, specially with a short haircut. She's simply gorgeous that way.
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