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    What Is The Last Film You Watched? (Newer Films)

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    1 hour ago, Hurmm said:

     

    I watched Hereditary yesterday, and came back here to check out your review. It was a good thing I didn't click on it earlier because your review spoils a ton of the movie. Anyone who hasn't seen Hereditary, DO NOT READ Fancy's review. It spoils one of the greatest shocks I've come across in a long time. 


    You mean the 

    Spoiler

    death of Charlie, or the introduction of Joan, and communicating with Charlie from the grave?

     

    I didn't consider the first a super spoiler since it happens in the first thirty minutes. I did find it unexpected though, and was surprised by how gruesome it was. As for the later, I thought it was approriate given the main plot. 

     

    When it comes to a film like Hereditary, it's hard not to accidentally spoil something by accident in my review, since while it is one of those films where it's better to see it without any spoilers, so much of why the film works for me has to do with how well the build-up to the finale is, so I can accidentally slip a secret or two about the film, when I'm writing about it. I guess that's what makes it so good though.

    What Is The Last Score You Listened To? (older scores)

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    Rambo 1, 2, and 3 - Goldsmith

    Solo by - Powell

    The Incredibles - Giacchino - Lots of fun. It's cool to see Giacchino back in his 60's jazz mode again, with even less Barry influence this time. I especially like Elastigirl's theme. 

    Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom - Giacchino - Really enjoying this. Awesome monster music. The new theme is a lot more interesting melodically then his previous Jurassic World theme. There are tracks I can ommit, but it's a solid album too. 

    Incredibles 2 (Brad Bird 2018)

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    I really like that this film has more traditional superhero ideas and values. Crime fighting, secret identity, really colorful (the animation is especially gorgeous), and a absurd viewpoint of powers. I thought it handled all those well, along with the family dynamic that made it standout from the other franchise comicbook movies currently. 

     

    I didn't think the villain was as strong as Syndrome from the first, but I did like the motive and idea beyond it, and it led to some great action sequences as well. 

     

    I also really love how they handled Jack Jack's powers. Having Mr. Incredible babysit him, made for some hilarious scenes, and along with Elastigirl's story, changed the dynamic completely from the first. There's a funny Raccoon fight, that especially had my audiences roaring with laughter. 

     

    Maybe not as good as the first, but that's a high bar to reach for me. I thought this was more then a worthy follow-up.

    What Is The Last Film You Watched? (Newer Films)

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    The Incredibles 2 - Pretty fantastic, might even love it as just as much as the first. It's hilarious, especially the Jack-Jack bits, I enjoyed how unpredictable his powers were, and the action might just be the best I've seen in any superhero film this year. It's also amazing, how much the animation has improved / evolved in the fourteen years since the first. The movie looks so good. - 8.5

     

    Also it's great to Giacchino back in 60's jazz mode again.

     

    On 6/14/2018 at 9:30 PM, JoeinAR said:

    As soon as you compared it to VVitch I immediately  became apprehensive. Witch is such an incredible waste of time & interest. Its among the worst "well received" films I have seen it years. Its biggest flaw was how boring it was.

     

    I have heard from several people who know me well enough to tell me I would hate Hereditary. Im thinking redbox and save my $5.99.

     

    I really liked The VVitch, even the ending, which everyone seems to hate. If you didn't like The VVitch, then I doubt you'll much care for Hereditary. It's got the same sort of "build-up to the horror and atmospheric vibe" to it, that I liked about that film. I also appreciate that A24 is funding these more non-traditional modern Horror films. 

    First Blood VS Rambo: First Blood Part II VS Rambo III

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    I couldn't even pick a favorite one. First Blood is just the answer I'd give if somebody stuck a gun to my face, and asked me to answer that particular question, and that's mostly since I watched and listened to the films and scores in order. 

     

    One of the things I like about Rambo III, is that unlike Part II, it's not a balls to the walls action score (great as the action is, it can be overpowering at points), there's actually a lot of subtly there. I especially love the Afghanistan theme, which sounds both heroic, reflective, and dangerous all at the same time.

     

     

    First Blood VS Rambo: First Blood Part II VS Rambo III

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    3 minutes ago, Yavar Moradi said:

    It's funny how opinions can differ, Brundlefly.

     

    I LOVE the score for Warlock and the way the synths are integrated in it; I think it's brilliant, unique, and quite underrated. They don't stick out like a sore thumb at all but feel perfectly balanced in that score. While they stick out a bit more in Link, I think they are wholly appropriate there as well. Insurrection's synths might come off a bit dated at times I suppose but they don't bother me at all...they're really worse than Nemesis for you?

    "Okay" for me describes Sleeping with the Enemy, The Vanishing, Poltergeist II I guess.

     

    I like most of the Rambo synths apart from the farts...I think First Blood by far had the best synth usage/integration of the three.

     

    You already know I do agree with you on The 'Burbs and Damnation Alley, but I admit I'm surprised you think Goldsmith could be more restrained in his synth usage at times, but "love" the use in Legend and Under Fire...I know I'm not the only Goldsmith fan who wishes those scores were more acoustic.

     

    Yavar

     

    I agree with you on Warlock. If anything I find the way the synths are handled enchances that score quite a bit, really gives it a more unique feeling. 

     

    Also the synths are about the only thing I would change about Legend's score. At points, they distract from an otherwise perfect listening experience. 

     

    As for my favorite Rambo score, I would say the first, just because it's the most "restrained" of the bunch, but it depends on what mood I'm in. If I'm in the mood for some great action I listen to First Blood Part II, and if I want something a bit more vaguely "middle-eastern sounding", and even thoughtful at points, I listen to part III. All three scores are superb, which is the great thing about Goldsmith's sequel scores in general. He doesn't simply just rehash music, he makes it different enough, so they can all stand on there own. 

    What Is The Last Film You Watched? (Newer Films)

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    Solo: A Star Wars Story - Really enjoyed this. Probably the purest fun Star Wars film, I've seen in some time. The action sequences were thrilling, Ehrenreich was a solid Han, Glover was a great Lando, and the visuals were stunning. Plus I really dug the "space heist" aspect.  

     

    Also hearing Powell's score in the context of the film really made me appreciate it more. It fit so well with the visuals. The love theme in particular is quite stunning. - 7.5 / 10

    Best non-Jurassic dinosaur score?

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    I was surprised by how how "complex" it was, when I rewatched it a year ago. DeLuise comic relief character aside, it tackles some hard subjects. It's actually one of those films that I appreciate even more as a pessimistic adult. 

     

    3 minutes ago, Koray Savas said:

    Fievel Goes West for me. 

     

    He didn't direct that. :lol:

    Best non-Jurassic dinosaur score?

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    51 minutes ago, Steve McQueen said:

    Ah, every note of that score is magical.  Truly something else.

     

    On a related note, what do you guys think is Bluth's best film overall?

    Anastasia would be great without all the Rasputin nonsense, I think.  So, for me, its either The Land Before Time or An American Tail. 

     

    The Land Before Time is great, and

    Spoiler

    Littlefoot's mother's dying,

     never fails to get me emotional (helped by Horner's fantastic score), but for me it's still the The Secret of Nimh. The animation is quite good, it really tackles some dark themes, and Goldsmith's score is a personal favorite of mine. 

     

    Also I have a soft spot for All Dogs Go to Heaven.

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