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  1. Very interesting. The original pitch after the pilot, detailing how the first season would unfold. Lots of differences.... http://leethomson.myzen.co.uk/Lost/Lost_Writers_Guide.pdf
  2. The other night I was leafing through my old "Art of..." books that were released in conjunction with the trilogy, and I had a thought. Many of the designs for characters, locations, creatures, etc., especially ones from early on in development before a real "style" caught on, are wonderfully odd and evocative. The final concepts seem by comparison almost a little plain, and obviously, that's saying a lot! I had a thought that it would be nice if, down the line a proper length, we get another interpretation of Tolkien's Middle-Earth (whether LOTR or otherwise) on screen - one which eschews the historical epic aesthetic of Jackson's adaptation in favor of a more overtly fantastical one. In particular, some of the ideas for Sauron were what got me thinking about this. This picture is, I think, a tracing of the original in the FOTR art book, but it's all I could find. Now I'm not saying this would be the perfect design, but it's positively weird and captures what I'm trying to say well. It's not quite sci-fi - but doesn't feel like something out of a fantasy world either. Feels very unique. Make any sense to anyone?
  3. Not sure the guy on the right belongs there... on second thought, not sure about the guy on the left either. Whiny children with supernatural powers < powerful, deathless spirit of unadulterated evil.
  4. What's clear to me is that there is war brewing on this forum, imminent and bloody war, between the Tolkienites and the Anti-Tolkienites. Poster against poster. Who will take which side? Who will lead the charges?
  5. If you're serious, I swear by my pretty floral bonnet I will end you.
  6. The score is solid. The "main" thematic idea and a few other motivic gestures are used to good, consistent effect.
  7. Yeah, it's surprisingly meh. Only as far as writing though; all the other elements are there, and it's well acted all around.
  8. The Time Machine - Klaus Badelt Lovely, unassuming score with a very pretty, versatile theme. The Horner-ish choral accents in the section beginning at 1:08 are masterful; they tug at the heart in a vague but undeniable way.
  9. X Men: The Last Stand - John Powell Featuring one of the best action cues in recent memory.
  10. Uhoh, better straighten up and fly right if we're to have ladies present.
  11. EYYY OVEH HEEAH MAESTRO LEMME PLAY A LITTLE CHIN MUSIC FOR YEH, CONCERTO FER ME FIST AND YER FACE
  12. Hahaha oh man this thread also reminds me of this... Seinfeld if directed by David Lynch.
  13. Do you have four hours to spare? Do you enjoy classic 70's minimalism? If so, this (no longer) live stream of Glass' Einstein on the Beach performed in Paris may be just for you. http://culturebox.francetvinfo.fr/einstein-on-the-beach-au-theatre-du-chatelet-146813
  14. Perhaps alcohol is the real reason that some feel there are too many Tolkien threads. Maybe there are only half as many as they think.
  15. I'm sure that a properly prepared steak is very fine. It's just so rare to come across anything more than hamburger, which is also fine, but dressed up and touted as a more "upscale" meal by those who can't be seen dining like the rest of us. Is this an effective metaphor or am I drunk?
  16. Damn, it's easy to forget that this isn't a private little club only visible to members... we are stepped out upon the world stage now!
  17. MacLachlan is great as the mayor on Portlandia.
  18. Yes, the bridesmaid's little "too late" face was like a punch to the gut.
  19. Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery Haven't seen it in years. I don't know what the general feeling is, but for me this and its two sequels are maybe the best examples of how to do stupid but good humor. Worth it for lines such as: "Do you like your quasi-futuristic clothes, Mr. Powers?" "Allow myself to introduce... myself. My name is Richie Cunningham, and this is my wife Oprah." "How dare you break wind before me!" "I'm sorry, I didn't realize it was your turn." "My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament."
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