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I avoided this all these years, due to a review from a Greek film critic here that I trust, and OMG, it was indeed a chore to sit through, although I love some Malick films, with favorite of mine the masterful The Thin Red Line.
Of course, this was too very beautiful to look and listen (a great theme by James Newton Howard), but it was way too boring and long and abstract. I slept twice and rewinded back to watch again the part I missed.
Despite this, I am still looking forward to his Christ film which is my most anticipated upcoming film..
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3 hours ago, Thor said:
Such a beautiful score. Primarily synths, true, and sometimes synths mimicking acoustic ensembles (which is usually a no-no), but somehow I like this. Only 22 minutes, though, which is too little.
A religious soundtrack you hadn't suggested to me?
I should listen to it then, although I'm a bit allergic to synths.
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As I remembered, it didn't "say" anything to me at all.
On the other hand, I find the Silence of the Lambs a masterpiece!
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3 hours ago, Bespin said:
A great production?
It was nominated for Oscars for best art direction/sets and costumes, not to mention make-up and visual effects. If that's not great production, what is?
The today's films CGI fest?
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Mediocre 80s sci-fi family film, but it was somehow fun to watch.
One thing I don't understand is what The Jetsons are doing in this poster...
Another thing: the score was a bit distracting in a couple of places, and it wasn't there when I needed it in another couple of places.
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Well, I must be crazy. I paid 85 euros at ebay to buy this!
(it was the only copy, and it comes from a box - I didn't want to buy the box and own a bunch of movies I am not interested in)
I hate it when they do that.
There are other 4k movies too that I'm interested in and they come in boxes with other movies, and they are not released on their own! Pfffff!
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I don't understand the hate for this film.
It's marvelous! Great production values and a great Dustin Hoffman (I don't know who was nominated for an Oscar that year, but I would nominate him).
Ok, Julia Roberts is indeed miscasted I think, but I got used to her..
One of my favorite movies, and the score... second favorite Williams score ever (after E.T.). (it was sacrilege that it wasn't nominated for an Oscar)
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14 hours ago, Thor said:
To be honest, I feel pretty sure you won't like MAP OF THE HUMAN HEART. Too electronic and textural, if I know your taste right.
you're right. I didn't like it very much.
By the way, Camile Claudel is one of my favorites too. The love theme is sublime and I think it has Mahlerian influences.
14 hours ago, JTW said:How do you like CAMILLE CLAUDEL? That’s his favorite of his scores.
Has he mentioned it in an interview? I didn't know...
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On Valentine's Day, I found it fitting to watch again this film.
One of my favorite movies that holds a sentimental value, as it was the first soundtrack album I ever listened to.
If it wasn't for Keanu Reeve's performance, I would consider it a masterpiece.
I adore the production (music, costumes, make-up, photography, sets etc.) and I think Gary Oldman is great in his role, albeit a bit theatrical more than needed.
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I haven't seen this film, though I want to, because the score is masterful.
Strings heavy with a great opening theme.
I see at this site that the composer has only one credit:
https://www.soundtrackcollector.com/catalog/composerdiscography.php?composerid=1029
Weird!
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I must be a freak of patience!
I still haven't listened to this! And I've got it for 2 months now I think.
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18 hours ago, Andy said:
Today is SuperBowl Sunday, so naturally my Wife and I are enjoying the Heidi Bowl! First time watch for me.
Where did you watch it? Was it a good quality print?
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Hello all.
One fellow teacher from the primary school I'm working, is searching for some music to put as background in an Aesop's fable (the Dove and the Ant), for a kid's radio show.
She likes this one, and asked me if I have any other suggestion.
Do you have anything in mind from film music? I can't think of something right now...
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I love some James Ivory films (Maurice, Room with a view, Howards End, The Remains of the day) but I didn't care for this at all.
And I have purchased it as a part of a box, that now I'm thinking of selling. Decisions...
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I don't understand what this Oscar is.
You get a nomination for deciding who will star in a film?
I'm not sure what a casting director actually does.
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Very similar to Williams scored The River about a farmer family who are in danger of losing their land, although in a more serious tone (funny thing is both films were released in 1984 and both were nominated for their lead actress).
The score is by an unknown composer, and at times I was waiting for John Williams to take over!
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4 hours ago, Thor said:
I find many of the Mutter virtuoso embellisments offputting and alienating.
But it's not Mutter's embellishments. It's Williams's.
1 hour ago, Tom said:Have you listened to the other movements?
I had listened to the whole concerto when it first came out, but I don't remember it.
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I listened to the first movement of this (the violin concerto) again, but couldn't go on..
I don't know, most Williams concert music sounds to me like random notes, like he's trying too hard to deviate from his film music work.
I admit I'm not a fan of atonal music, but still....
Anyone that shares my sentiments, or will I be crucified for not understanding another "masterpiece"?
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Just now, JTW said:
Also, this is one of the all-time greatest. RIP Norman Jewison.
I have seen this too, but funny thing, I don't remember anything at all...
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19 minutes ago, Nick1Ø66 said:
If you haven't seen it (though I'm sure you have), check out My Cousin Vinny...speaking as a lawyer, it has the most realistic courtroom scenes I've ever seen in a movie.
I watch a lot of movies, but it's true I haven't seen this. So, I will put it on schedule!
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17 hours ago, Nick1Ø66 said:
What are some of your favourites?
Oh, there are plenty:
Philadelphia, 12 Angry Men, A Few Good Men, Judgment at Nuremberg, Witness for the Prosecution, Inherit the Wind, A Man for all seasons etc.
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Most enjoyable, and I love the Kamen score, which I think is his best! (among the ones I have heard anyway)
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14 minutes ago, Thor said:
Stunningly gorgeous score from 2011 with shades of both SCHINDLER'S LIST and THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS. It remains Fock's best score to date. Requires a little bit of whittling, though.
Never heard of this or the composer. Since you mentioned Schindler's List, I will take a listen!
What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)
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Listened to the score only, without the classical pieces.
Well, I think the main theme is my favorite non-Williams theme of the last 20 years (together with Korzeniowski's A Single Man).
The rest is mostly drone and sustained music, but of the good kind, if there is such a thing.
Love it! Moving and melancholic.