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Yeah, Kara sideboob ftw. I've never been much for Boomer's character, or the romance she had with the Chief but I'll admit I like where they took this episode. I especially like the idea that Cavil orchestrated Ellen's "escape" all to get a hold of Hera. But why? And why the frak does the kid know the song? And how did Kara's dad know it to teach Kara? What does that make Kara? 3 episodes left baby.

Well if I'm watching the movie, the isolated drums are a definite improvement over how the track "starts" on the OST. If I'm just listening to the music though, I'll take it without drums.

Yes, the whole score is like those 30 seconds. No, the score isn't like those 30 seconds. In fact, the piece played by Giacchino (while nice) was the worst interpretation of the score because the score isn't like the others. A full orchestra is not always used. And it doesn't need it. There wasn't much original music created for Slumdog but what was there was excellent and more importantly, serviced the film the best. I enjoy the score and really noticed when I saw the movie the second time around, how well it works with the film. Even better than a separate listen. For the record, I do feel Wall-E should've won it, but I also feel I should stand up for the Slumdog score. It seems that some are too quick to disregard it because it's not technically proficient.

I was under the impression that John destroyed that model (7 was it?) and that it was replaced. I wouldn't put it past them to actually have another reveal, although it seems kind of odd to add one more Cylon to the mix.

But wasn't Obi-Wan aware of who this Sifo Dyas is? He seems familiar with the name, and he mentions that he was killed 10 years ago. Does he think Dooku is dead? Or is Sifo Dyas another name for Qui-Gon, as TPM takes place ten years before AotC? I think this convoluted mess was sort of explained in the Labyrinth of Evil novel. Props to Lucas for not telling us what's going on in the films themselves. I'm not a big fan of the all the EU stuff (well, the stuff I've read anyway) but according to a friend, Sifo Dyas was a Jedi Dooku was in league with. I don't remember if both Dyas and Dooku were "bad" at that point or just "Dooku", but apparently they felt that the Jedi Order was not enough to protect the Republic. Therefore, they went in secret to contract the Kaminoans to create a clone army (I'm guessing that was Palpatine's call). Somewhere in there, Dooku killed Sifo Dyas and became Sidious' apprentice. That's what I remember from what he told me. Could be true or it could be total crap.

To whom? According to his phoned-in apology, he's worked with that DP and spoken to him several times since, and gets along with him.

Hahah, I just heard the recording not 10 minutes ago. Did the DP deserve that? No. But making movies can be stressful and while it doesn't excuse that behavior, I can understand it. In the end I'm sure poo like this happens all the time. It's just that this time, we actually get to hear it. . . . poo. Nice.

Well, looking through those options, it seems my biggest beef really was the actual execution. I didn't mind the 50's references, the Crystal Skull, or even Mutt. Everything was so underutilized though, especially Spalko. I also felt most of the action was a bit . . . fake. It felt very three stooges at times, or even sluggish. Take, for example, when Indy uses his whip in the beginning to take the gun from the Russian. It looks very cringe-worthy. The special effects really hurt the movie as well (mushroom cloud and departure aside). It certainly didn't help that after the Jungle Chase, there's no action what-so-ever. I just drop out of the movie at that point, and it all becomes very . . . boring. I really can't pinpoint why. There's booby traps (I guess) and exploring. For some reason or another, I thought there would be much more action in the temple. I figured there would be Indy, fighting to return the Crystal Skull (the Russians fighting to get it back), Mutt dueling with Spalko, warriors popping out of everywhere, determined to kill everyone, booby traps galore . . . a rousing action spectacle of an ending. Instead, it's . . . well, not that. I enjoy the movie to a degree, but it's a great disappointment to me. Even the score. It's good, yeah, but it's not great. Ah well.

They do have the right side in this, but I think Adama is just tired of it all really. I mean, everyone is, especially Roslyn (to the point of giving up, unfortunately). Like it or not, in order for anyone to survive they have to learn to live with each other. I must say, I love where they're going with the show. Everything seems to be going down the drain, and I want a happy ending for our characters, but it doesn't seem to be in the cards for some of them. I've tried second guessing this show ever since I started watching it and I've been wrong almost 100% of the time, so I give up on where any of this is going. I'm just going to sit back, enjoy the ride . . . and hope somebody shoots Zarek in the head.

I was really disappointed in this flick. I'll save you all the nitpicking and whatnot as it's the same as what most people are complaining about but for me it was essentially Indy 4 all over again. Ah well. Can't win 'em all.

Considering how the movie turned out, I'm surprised the score turned out so good. Score-wise, I was definitely disappointed the first time listen. Yes, the song sucks and yes, there is no grand theme to weave in and out like Casino Royale . . . but this score is much more consistent. It doesn't exactly hit the highs that Royale had, but it's nice all-around package.

"Remembrances" - Schindler's List This. I was on a Hook/Schindler's List binge last week and while the score is excellent, this track's crescendo is phenomenal. I'll also throw in Remembering Childhood from Hook. It's a tad repetitive but that hardly takes away from what it has to offer. I love the varying themes and what they build towards. Flows very well into the next track also.

I was reading the replies and came across the one guy complaining that there were so many views and so little votes. I didn't realize that was said nearly 6 years ago. Anyway, I voted Love the score, Hate the movie. I don't hate the movie, and while I find it enjoyable, it's just full of potential that goes to waste. The score on the other hand, is something I actually just started listening to about a year ago and I fall in love with every time I hear it. I've actually never heard the boot so you bet I'll be seeking that out. My only gripe is the kid songs. I was never one to listen to kids sing, so I usually skip those tracks (Hook, Azkaban, etc).

Well, I didn't like Another Way to Die the first time I heard it, and I don't like it now. That video . . . is hard to watch. Although I guess I'm in the minority that actually took to You Know My Name pretty quickly. I was never a massive Chris Cornell fan but that track struck me pretty hard. I think my biggest disappointment is that David Arnold wasn't involved, and that the theme will not be used throughout the score. I always dig that in previous Bond flicks and was hoping Quantum would continue the tradition. I could be wrong though. I can tolerate Madonna's outing, but this song sucks hard.

I noticed the lack of appreciation for Minority Report around here. I certainly don't think it's a masterpiece, but I find it to be a very solid album. I actually really dig Anderton's Great Escape. The movie was excellent (albeit a bit long) and on a sidenote, I though Everybody Runs fit perfectly in the movie. It's one of the few moments that give me goosebumps (as soon as those strings come into play once Anderton kicks out the window). But yeah, good album.

Whenever I think of Williams' best work, Escape/Chase/Saying Goodbye from ET is the first thing I think of. I was listening to some Williams at work today, and I'm going to have to throw The Battle of Yavin from Star Wars up there as well. It's a track that just builds and builds, and never fails to raise a few hairs. I suppose I think of single tracks when talking about "best work." Naming an entire album is almost too easy. Not to mention, it would be the usual suspects for me (Star Wars, ET, Raiders, etc). For now I'll go with those two though.

Well done. Thanks for sharing.

I agree with the Matrix sequels. I remember seeing Reloaded and while enjoying it thought, "Well, this is all just set-up for an explosive third movie." The third movie was even worse than the second. Although sequels, even bad ones, don't really ruin the originals for me . . . and I honestly can't think of any right now. Will report back when I do!

For the record, I do think he nailed 300. Was there too much slow-motion? Eh, I think the slow-down/speed-up style fit the film . . . although I can't tell if they just did it for the Watchmen trailer or if he's using that style as well. As far as Watchmen goes, I think there's a fairly good article in Entertainment Weekly that sums up Snyder's feelings about why he's making the movie. As for looking superficial . . . I agree. Although I can't tell if that will hinder the movie or benefit it yet. The movie was going to get made regardless and I'm fine with Snyder at the helm. Hell, I'm even looking forward to it. From what I've read he's made some right decisions and according to him, the versions we almost saw were going to stray from the story too much.

Alright, well I finally saw this flick. I didn't want to settle for anything less than IMAX, given they shot certain scenes with 65mm. First off, watching the IMAX version was a bit . . . odd. A lot of the large establishing shots were shot on 65mm, as well as some action scenes and some smaller scenes. The way it kept switching between the two was kinda disorienting. Nothing to completely draw you out of the flick, but noticeable. About the film, I think I let some of the hype get to me. Everyone I've spoken to (internet aside) has loved the film to death, wants to see it again, etc. I suppose I was expecting the movie to floor me but instead it was pretty much exactly what I thought it would be. To get the negative out of the way, the movie was pretty long, it didn't focus on Bruce Wayne as much as I would have wanted to (more of an ensemble piece), the score was just kinda "there" and the end of the flick, starting with the two ferries, was predictable. All that aside, it was an excellent movie.

There's no actors I don't want to see . . . mostly actors I'd like to see in good roles. But it seems how good an actor/actress is largely depends on preference as well as skill. I'm sure few would doubt how well Tom Cruise can act, but does anybody really like him? No. Still, that'll make people not want to see him again. Now take Colin Farrell for instance. He's an adequate actor but name a movie worthwhile that he's been in. Minority Report. And I think that's about it. I've seen him in flicks like Daredevil (which I actually like for what it is) as well as crap like S.W.A.T. and that CIA flick (the name escapes me). Let's not forget Phone Booth. None of those movies had any balls though. It's easy to say I don't want to see an actor when they star in the same poo and let's face it, most of it is the same poo. From what I hear, In Bruges is quite good but I've yet to see that. I guess if I had to choose, Adam Sandler is a guy I haven't found amusing in a long time. Drew Barrymore hit her peak with E.T. But I'd rather see these actors in better movies, than not see them at all. Hell, if I was an actor and they wanted to pay me to star in crap like I Now Pronounce you Chuck and Larry . . . you bet your ass I'd be on it (so to speak) and I'd be laughing all the way to the bank. That's what they do; they get paid to act despite the quality of the flick.

Well one thing's for sure; Dark Knight will easily be the highest grossing movie of the year. How high though . . . who knows. But I don't remember the last movie that so many people unanimously agreed was great. I've yet to see or hear a negative review. This is the one movie to come out in a long while that everyone not only likes, but loves. And from the sound of it, it's a movie people want to see more than once. That's saying something, especially given the economy. Hell, just for me to get IMAX tickets for 2 people is $25 and I don't live in a major city. Predictions are as high as 180 million for the weekend and in all honesty, that wouldn't surprise me.

I think both Dooku and Grievous had excellent potential and both were wasted.

I caught Hellboy II on Friday. I really enjoyed it. I'm a big fan of the universe and thought it was just as good as the first. Guillermo really stretched his budget here and you can see every penny on screen. I've read countless interviews of the long shoots the cast had to endure (poor Doug Jones) but glad to see that it all paid off. My only real qualms were that A) I unfortunately knew the bulk of the story, so there were really no surprises and B) the drama didn't hit as hard as it should've. Maybe some scenes could've been taken out to bulk up the story between Red and Liz, as well as Abe and the princess. They just felt a little glossed over. Overall though, a great comic book flick and one of the better ones I've seen this year (right behind Iron Man). I love the characters and enjoy spending time with 'em. I honestly wouldn't mind if the flick was a bit longer. It'll be a long wait for Hellboy 3.

I was born in '84 so I never got to see Star Wars in theaters. Instead I grew up watching it religiously as a kid. Star Wars has a lot of themes that stick with you and eventually my dad got me the Empire score. When the Special Editions of each score came out for the first time, I'd say that's when I first started "seriously" getting into John Williams and film music.