ChuckM
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I'd imagine they bring in plenty of money through the ads on their site. They also would bring in a lot more with the surveys and special offers for their members who chose to do them (thus why they are worth more points).
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Sah-vahs?
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Is it? Sorry, I didn't realize that.
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I hope this doesn't come across as being too spammy, but you all know that I'm a real poster. I'm posting this because I've tried it, and I know that it's a legitimate good deal.
It's called Swag Bucks. You just sign up and start using their search engine to make searches. As you search, you start to build up points (Swag Bucks), and then you redeem those points for prizes. They've got a ton of different stuff available, but the best deal is the Amazon.com gift cards - with which you can get free soundtracks (at least, that's what I've been using them for).
They also have special offers and whatnot that you can complete to gain points faster, but they are optional. Just using their search engine will work, so for really no effort at all you can start getting some extra soundtrack money.
I started using it about a month ago, and I've already redeemed $15 worth (three $5 cards). They've never asked me for a credit card or any other such secure info. All you need is an email address, and they don't spam you. No spyware either.
Anywho, I think this is a pretty cool deal, so I thought I'd share it. If you're interested in trying it, please use the link below (I'll get a few extra points for referrals).
http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/ChuckMcKnight
Anyone else using this already?
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I wonder why most people don't explain their choices... I said "And why?"
Here I thought the "and why" was a question about the existence of the poll.
Why Empire of the Sun for movie? Because I enjoyed it, and I did not particularly enjoy the other two. Not saying they're bad movies; they're just not my cup of tea.
Why Far and Away for score? Because Memoirs of a Geisha is exceedingly boring for a large amount of the score, and because Empire of the Sun, while still a great score, just doesn't have quite the level of excitement and enthusiasm.
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Such a very random poll, even for Josh, LOL.
Far and Away for score.
Empire of the Sun for movie.
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"Scherzo" with "Venice" coming in at a close second.
Here's a crazy theory: it seems to me that these 8 pieces have many many more things in common than one would assume at first. People like to claim that JW's writing style has changed a lot over the past 3 decades, but when you listen to these pieces one after the other, they might all have been from the same movie.
True for the first three films. Not even remotely close for the fourth.
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He definately looks healthier in the later photos to me. What exactly is it you're worried about, Hitch?
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I have a John Williams collection and a Danny Elfman collection, and I'm starting to gain a John Powell collection. For any other composers right now, it's just a case of some assorted CDs.
That said, I currently own:
Film Music by Jerry Goldsmith (Prague Philharmonic Orchestra)
Air Force Once
First Knight
The Mummy
Rudy
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Is anyone else really bugged by their phrase "The Horsemen Cometh"? Horsemen is a plural word. You can't use Cometh with that. It just looks and sounds ridiculous.
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Just an FYI, there's an expanded Hancock floating around out there now. It has some good unreleased stuff, but still not that Superman cue I really want.
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Are these Part III's that we like more than Part I and II or just that we really really like?
The latter.
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Tell you what. It has been a while since I last gave Jaws a try. I'll see if I can get a chance to watch it again soon with an open mind and see if it strikes me as being any better this time around. If so many people love it, maybe I've just been missing something. Fair enough?
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Whatever you say.
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You're welcome to that opinion. This probably belongs in that other thread though.
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to most people here there is no difference between favorite and best.
Yeah, we've got a real problem with that.
BTW whether you like Jaws or not your really ripped into it in the other thread. It really comes across that you are lying about liking it at all.I'm quite capable of enjoying bad films.
Also, good catch on Prisoner of Azkaban and Goldfinger. Those definately belong in the list.
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I didn't say I don't like Jaws. I enjoy it for what it is; I just don't understand all the hype about it. As for the films I praise, those are my opinion and nothing more. This is a "favorites" thread, not "bests."
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Can you think of any modern film that is anywhere near as quotable?
The Dark Knight.
Or pretty much any other remotely quotable modern film.
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In honor of Toy Story 3, what are some of your favorite second sequels, and why?
1. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - In my opinion, it's the best of all the movies. It does absolute justice to the first two films while taking on a brilliant personality of it's own. And who else could possibly father Indiana Jones than James Bond?
2. Back to the Future Part III - This has always been one of my favorite movies (as has the whole series). While Part II was a slight step down from Part I, Part III comes right back up on par with the first. It has an entirely different feel than the previous two, but it still keeps all the signature references.
3. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - This is another one that surpasses the first two for me. It still has plenty of action, but the real value here is the incredibly deep and complex storyline. This is much more of a thinking movie than it's predecessors. Plus it contains the single best film wedding ever.
4. The Matrix Revolutions - It's the most philosophical movie of the three, which is saying a lot; the first two were pretty deep as well. It still has all the awesomely choreographed fight sequences, and it has the best score.
5. Toy Story 3 - I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it yet, but trust me. It's worth it.
Honorable Mentions:
The Godfather: Part III
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Ice Age: The Meltdown
X-Men: The Last Stand
What have I missed?
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Just got back from seeing it in 3D. Fantastic! No disappointment whatsoever. Even the "YO" truck got a brief cameo. And the Monkey... creepy!
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I've never really understood the appeal of Jaws. The only reason I watch it is for the score. Everything about the movie itself is just sort of dull. Bad acting, horrible effects, predictable storyline. Meh.
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Are you Mac or PC?
Mac
Afraid I can't help you much there then, but if you have access to a PC, Windows Movie Maker is really easy to use for simple stuff like this. You can basically just add a track, click "fit selection to music" and you're done.
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I plan on seeing it soon. Are you guys going for 3D or standard?
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I tried that, but don't know how. I was going to just record my speakers playing it through my webcam, but the sound was quiet and awful.
Are you Mac or PC?
John Powell kicks ass
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The replacement score for Jonah Hex is officially one of the most annoying soundtracks I have ever made myself endure through. So frustrating after building up so much excitement for Powell to be scoring it.
I wonder if anything was recorded before the switch happenned?