#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 DVD?Whats that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,832 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 @IncanusI assume you don't have a Bluray player/Bluray rom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 @IncanusI assume you don't have a Bluray player/Bluray rom?Yeah no I don't. It would probably mean a whole new upgrade on my computer (since I watch everything on it these days) or buying a whole home theater system and a TV. So no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Its the last of the "true" pre-digital epics.It feels more real then films like Troy etc...Yeah that's true. I know someone who despises Braveheart for its sweeping historical inaccuracies. I couldn't care less, it's just the usual Hollywood baloney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Its not a documentary!Does he hate JFK also? Or the works of Shakespeare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,832 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 @IncanusI assume you don't have a Bluray player/Bluray rom?Yeah no I don't. It would probably mean a whole new upgrade on my computer (since I watch everything on it these days) or buying a whole home theater system and a TV. So no. i think to buy a Blu-ray rom (not blu-ray recorder) is relatively cheap now. I am watching movies on my pc too.believe me, it's a great upgrade!Once you see glorious remasters of Blu-rays, you'll never go back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,715 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 DVD?Whats that?It is antiquated technology.Its the last of the "true" pre-digital epics.It feels more real then films like Troy etc...Yeah that's true.I know someone who despises Braveheart for its sweeping historical inaccuracies. I couldn't care less, it's just the usual Hollywood baloney.Either you do a documentary or a dramatic movie. You should give historical fiction lee-way. Fantasy like The Hobbit is of course another matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,832 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Its the last of the "true" pre-digital epics.It feels more real then films like Troy etc...Yeah that's true.I know someone who despises Braveheart for its sweeping historical inaccuracies. I couldn't care less, it's just the usual Hollywood baloney.well, from what i read after, there's not so much known about Williams Wallace.So, there wouldn't be any historical inaccuracies, if there are no historical accuracies to begin with, would be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Oh there are many.Actually, quite a lot is known about the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 If myth is more interesting then history, film the myth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,832 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 @IncanusI assume you don't have a Bluray player/Bluray rom?Yeah no I don't. It would probably mean a whole new upgrade on my computer (since I watch everything on it these days) or buying a whole home theater system and a TV. So no. i think to buy a Blu-ray rom (not blu-ray recorder) is relatively cheap now. I am watching movies on my pc too.believe me, it's a great upgrade!Once you see glorious remasters of Blu-rays, you'll never go back!and to add to that, here's a couple of comparisons on Braveheart:http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?art=full&image=12&vergleich=braveheart&action=1&lossless=0#vergleichhttp://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/index.php?art=full&image=2&vergleich=braveheart&action=1&lossless=0#vergleich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Look at those colours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Because of your limited tastes.No, because of its obvious mechanics and simplistic messages. I don't like it when a movie treats me like I'm an 8-year-old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,832 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Because of your limited tastes.No, because of its obvious mechanics and simplistic messages. I don't like it when a movie treats me like I'm an 8-year-old.It depends on what you're looking for in a movie.if you're looking for the greatest meaning in the world with philosophical implications, and an apocalypsis of the meaning of life in your movies, then, ok, i'd believe you don't like it.If you look at movies as a complete work of art for the eyes and the ears, a combination of story, cinematography, directing, music, make-up etc. etc., then this movie is highly rated in all those fields.So, i guess you don't like the Star Wars trilogy or the Indiana Jones movies too, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 He doesnt really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Because of your limited tastes. No, because of its obvious mechanics and simplistic messages. I don't like it when a movie treats me like I'm an 8-year-old. It depends on what you're looking for in a movie.if you're looking for the greatest meaning in the world with philosophical implications, and an apocalypsis of the meaning of life in your movies, then, ok, i'd believe you don't like it.If you look at movies as a complete work of art for the eyes and the ears, a combination of story, cinematography, directing, music, make-up etc. etc., then this movie is higly rated in all those fields.So, i guess you don't like the Star Wars trilogy or the Indiana Jones movies too, right?Pro tip: you're wasting your time and will get bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Yet Alex is still not bored with us.I guess we are his "dumb" entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,832 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 An ancient Greek quote:"All in good measure!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 DVD?Whats that?Digital Vibrating Disc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Because of your limited tastes.No, because of its obvious mechanics and simplistic messages. I don't like it when a movie treats me like I'm an 8-year-old.So, i guess you don't like the Star Wars trilogy or the Indiana Jones movies too, right?Apples and oranges. Many people don't like the fun escapism of Star Wars or Indiana Jones but are hugely inspired and affected (even driven to tears) by Braveheart for its deeeeeeeeeeep (sentimental Hollywood presentation) values of freedom and patriotism. Different points of view make it interesting. You'll find it everywhere, in every discussion, in every topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Yet Alex is still not bored with us.I guess we are his "dumb" entertainment.Speak for yourself dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 No, Steef is right . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Stefan does seem rather obsessed with what you think about things, so I can't really blame you tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Steef is open-minded ... therefore he's not really dumb, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I'm sure he'll appreciate your kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 For me, one of the 'values' of inaccurate / simplistic portrayals of a certain period / characters in history in movies / television series, is that I notice it can arouse people's interest in trying to later delve into more detailed / accepted records behind characters / events, once they hear the inevitable criticism from historians that a movie / series is wildly inaccurate. Admittedly it was years after seeing Braveheart, but I bought a book some years ago about Edward I (Longshanks) and took this book with me during a hiking and camping journey in Wales, also visiting the formidable castles Edward I built for his campaign to conquer Wales, such as Harlech, Caernarfon, Conwy and Beaumaris.It was a surreal experience to be reading excerpts from historical documents of that era in the book, detailing crucial events (battles, political deals, births and marriages) in these very places, while in situ. I probably would not have considered picking up such a book had I not found the portrayal of Edward I in Braveheart by Patrick McGoohan so eccentric. It was a fascinating book (link here) that balanced things and I then went on to read a book about Edward III (link here). In both books, debate is raised about Edward II who was portrayed very simplisticly in Braveheart. All of this tends to provoke interest and further interest (the same could go for renewed interest in the Romans after Gladiator, the real Henry VIII after The Tudors etc). If a 'marketing' approach to history provokes deeper interest, then it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Longshanks was a just king by all accounts, and nothing like the wickedly entertaining (and paper thin) McGoohan portrayal in that movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Longshanks was a just king by all accounts, and nothing like the wickedly entertaining (and paper thin) McGoohan portrayal in that movie.By the standards of the day, and when looking at his 'whole' life, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Because of your limited tastes. No, because of its obvious mechanics and simplistic messages. I don't like it when a movie treats me like I'm an 8-year-old. So, i guess you don't like the Star Wars trilogy or the Indiana Jones movies too, right? Apples and oranges. Many people don't like the fun escapism of Star Wars or Indiana Jones but are hugely inspired and affected (even driven to tears) by Braveheart for its deeeeeeeeeeep (sentimental Hollywood presentation) values of freedom and patriotism. Different points of view make it interesting. You'll find it everywhere, in every discussion, in every topic. I don't think anyone views Braveheart, or any movie really, for its patriotic symbolism. It's a pretty good drama with some great battle sequences. Gotta love Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I think that's very unlikely. Braveheart already won a poll about 'Most Patriotic Movie'. It's the film's strongest theme so ... If you mean that not everyone cares for its patriotism then I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 It caused a resurgenge of Scottish Nationalism! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Then he made The Patriot! What's with Mel Gibson and patriotism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Well he didnt direct that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Then he made The Patriot! What's with Mel Gibson and patriotism? It isn't patriotism. Mel hates the English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Moreso then the Jews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Mel hates everyone that isn't him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 He hates all the Swedes too, Alvar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Who cares! His career is over ... unless Tarantino pulls him out of the gutter and puts him in one of his movies (Jackie Brown Returns). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Mel possibly hates himself most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 So sad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 He hates all the Swedes too, Alvar!Impossible! Nobody hates the Swedes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Who cares! His career is over ... unless Tarantino pulls him out of the gutter and puts him in one of his movies (Jackie Brown Returns).Unfortunately, yes. I thought Edge Of Darkness was great and The Beaver looked good but they weren't enough to pull him out of the hole he was digging.He's in Machete Kills along with Carlos Estevez. Should be a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Well, Rodriguez is able to breathe new life into careers too. In any case, if Rodriguez was first, Tarantino will probably not cast him. Too bad, he and Pam Grier could have provided for some great chemistry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,832 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Just purchased Charade and Badlands from the B&N sale.I haven't seen Badlands, i hope i don't regret it.After all I love Mallick films!also looking forward to the UK edition of the James Dean films, which is much more practical than the US one.i was wondering: what do you do with those single sleeves which are usually glued or placed on the back of digibooks, boxes, steelbooks and refer to the techincal specifications?Do you put them away?I would like to keep them, but it's not good keeping them on the Bluray case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Badlands is okay, nothing more, nothing less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,832 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Badlands is okay, nothing more, nothing less.would you say it's better or worse than Days of Heaven?(that is, if you've seen it of course)now that you said it's just ok, i wish i had purchased "On the Waterfront". But I guess I should judge by myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 On the Waterfront is a much better film. I don't remember seeing Days of Heaven. Since it had Richard Gere, I probably did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 If you like Malick you'll love Badlands.I think I picked up around 10 movies during this sale. I went all out. Criterion collection is nearing 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,832 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Just got TITANIC bluray in my hands!! Watching the Bluray trailer gives me goosebumps every time! Haven't seen it for years, and looking forward to it.I still remember the first time I saw TITANIC at the cinema.When I got out of the cinema, I literally didn't know where I was. I was a bit shocked! i felt dizzy!I didn't know what to expect before i saw it, didn't know it was a love story and all of that, just thought it was a plain adventure film, that's why I was more than pleasantly surprised!I know many people think it's cheesy, but to me it's a very special film. I also saw it in a turning point of my life, i had just moved from my parents' house in a small town, to the capital of Greece to live alone. Everything was new and on a bigger scale!I hope I can watch it tonight!! I will need my glasses that I accidentaly broke yesterday!! I hope they are fixed by this afternoon...(by the way, to anyone that has this BLuray, are the subtitles tiny to you? I have the Greek Bluray - which is probably the Spanish release anyway which has Greek subtitles - and the subtitles in all languages are tiny. They aren't the usual size that are in all other Blurays) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 A great film! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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