Barnald
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Will we ever get Hobbit Complete Recordings?
Barnald replied to bollemanneke's topic in Tolkien Central
I'd be too delighted to do those things. Besides, I always possess a feeling of superiority around these parts. -
Will we ever get Hobbit Complete Recordings?
Barnald replied to bollemanneke's topic in Tolkien Central
Well that's okay then! -
Will we ever get Hobbit Complete Recordings?
Barnald replied to bollemanneke's topic in Tolkien Central
When Doug said 'A LOT' of things are in the works, it has to be more than just his book (as wonderful as that will inevitably be of course). -
Will we ever get Hobbit Complete Recordings?
Barnald replied to bollemanneke's topic in Tolkien Central
Bargain! My hopes were recently raised by this exchange (is this our very own Bilbo Skywalker, referring to us in such derogatory terms?): https://twitter.com/Darth_Tacitus/status/739431753195130880 -
Essentially yes, as in 'fucked off'. I hadn't thought if it was particularly English tbh, but I think others use it too. I guess I thought its use was more widespread. It's good for the health to be imaginitive with your swearing. Like this: http://www.nme.com/news/radiohead/92371
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A must read, but a warning - it's likely to fuck you off: http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2016/08/22/101604-outraged-or-bemused-the-uce-blu-ray-galvanizes-fans/
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Dom's a bottom feeder now I'm afraid. I'm sure he was grateful for whatever pittance they paid him.
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Will The Hobbit age as well as The Lord of the Rings?
Barnald replied to gkgyver's topic in Tolkien Central
Of course they have to work as proper movies, but still, they are bound to create pacing issues; as such, my point was that Jackson inevitably should not approach these in the same way, and, I suspect, did not for LOTR. A possible issue was that for The Hobbit (DoS and BotFA) at least, I believe Jackson edited the EE alongside the TC, possibly having little real choice (given things like the scoring situation). I don't think he did this for LOTR, but I could be wrong (certainly, he couldn't have done it for FOTR). If so, it might have been that he was in a certain frame of mind which led to him being a little more stringent (I don't think disciplined is the word) with the EE's, cutting things like Thranduil's introduction in DoS. After all, there is a reason quite a few (obviously deranged) individuals prefer the TC's, apparently because they find them better paced (weaklings). -
That's a great piece. And hugely depressing when you think how the physical media market is going. This may well have been our last chance.
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Another thing - I don't have a 3D player or TV so I'm not fussed, but for this price you would at least expect the sets to contain the 3D versions of The Hobbit films for those interested in such things.
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A touch disingenuous my good man, given that $200 is a huge way off from $800 (it is highly unlikely to ever drop to that price btw). In any case, even if it drops to $100, I'm no longer buying it on principle. Fuck Warner (admittedly I'm too weak to boycott them completely, especially since they announced Salem's Lot on Blu-ray yesterday. But fuck this particular item).
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Someone in the comments section posted this (http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2016/08/17/101555-middle-earth-limited-collectors-edition-blu-ray-box-set-coming/) That about sums Warner up. They expect us to pay out the ass for largely repackaged shit for little real outlay on their end. Moreover, it raises real concerns that we may never seen this fabled Ultimate edition boxset if this is their stance. I can only hope this individual is wrong, but it smacks of truth. What other occasion would Warner have to do another release of this, short of the 20th anniversary of FOTR? I could be dead by then.
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And knowing Warner, there will be more releases to come I'm sure.
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What Is The Last Film You Watched? (Older Films)
Barnald replied to Mr. Breathmask's topic in General Discussion
Hardcore I loved this film anyway but had cause for a rewatch due to Twilight Time's new Blu-ray, which looks absolutely stunning. Watching it again only increased my appreciation of one of the best films of the 70s, blessed with a powerhouse performance from George C. Scott. What a run Schrader was on at this point (Taxi Driver, Blue Collar, Rolling Thunder and this in quick succession). A special mention for Jack Nitzsche's score, which contains some of the greatest sleazy guitar work in cinema. I don't believe it's ever had an official soundtrack release, which is scandalous, but I guess people could do something with the isolated score feature if they felt so inclined. -
Best thing you've said since your unsanctioned return, and possibly ever Worst thing you've said in your entire life (probably)
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What if you only had to sell one? I can get you a good price
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It looks very nice (though I'd have preferred different colour 'books', and proper disc trays), but no way does it justify the price. As I said, if it drops to about $200 I'll probably bite.
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Thing is, you might have been able to make the case that Shore, like many other people, includes The Hobbit when he says Lord of the Rings, referring to his time in Middle-earth in general; however, the four years thing at the bottom pretty much invalidates that argument.
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Didn't the first-print one come with a ribbon? I don't have the book to hand right now so can't recall
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I think that's why SUH underlined and/or emboldened certain passages...
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That's all fine and good and all, but it doesn't quite compete with a bookmark I'm afraid. As a fellow first-print buyer, I must say I'm beyond outraged that I have been deprived of this wonderful keepsake. Doug should personally mail bookmarks to all those who bought the first run of his book by way of apology. If he wants to include a few CDs containing all unreleased LOTR and Hobbit material along with said bookmark he will be completely forgiven.
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Lol. Perhaps the interviewer actually said 'hugh' and it threw him somewhat. I've always felt there to be a distinct lack of 'Hughs' in The Hobbit.
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Doug can save the amendments for the omnibus edition, 'The Complete Music of the LOTR and Hobbit Films', with yet more rarities unearthed from the archives. First 100 copies come with a Conrad Pope nasal hair.
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There's a good Ed Sheeran song?
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Perhaps it is encouraging that at one point Doug was consistently promising news of a re-pressing of complete recordings and until now it has not materialized. Maybe they changed tact and decided to do something different instead?