JoeinAR 1,949 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 We have a non-winking thumbs up, you know: up: = I like the one he used better than the one you suggested. but I do like there are more choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,037 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I prefer the winking smiley for most uses, as well.And if Facebook weren't so widely used (particularly by younger folks like myself), I wouldn't go anywhere near it. The majority of changes that've happened in the four years since I joined have been negative. Used to be so much more simple and streamlined, and that was part of the appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Well in a couple weeks it's making its most radical change. I wonder how people will respond. Everyone's profiles will turn into Timelines, as they call it. All developers already have it, so I created a fake app to be able to upgrade. It's alright so far, but I think I prefer the simplicity of a normal profile page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,823 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'm looking forward to Cleopatra Bluray in January 2012 and I hope it gets the treatment Ben Hur BLuray did!Also, I'd love to see another one of my favourite Elizabeth Taylor films in Bluray, Raintree County! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 It's winking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I'm looking forward to Cleopatra Bluray in January 2012 and I hope it gets the treatment Ben Hur BLuray did!Also, I'd love to see another one of my favourite Elizabeth Taylor films in Bluray, Raintree County!it will not get the treatment that Ben Hur got, very few films do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Brausam 214 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Cleopatra isn't nearly good enough to get that kind of treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm looking forward to Cleopatra Bluray in January 2012 and I hope it gets the treatment Ben Hur BLuray did!I hope so too. Looking at the latest DVD release of Cleopatra, the film has already been fully restored so I guess the Blu-ray will look absolutely stunning. Yes, Cleopatra is obviously flawed but man there's a lot to be savored. Set wise it blows Rome (HBO) out of the water.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Hey Koray, I saw where Night of the Hunter was down to 26.49 on blu. Now I'm interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I got mine for $25 during the last 50% off sale from Criterion. I recall you saying it was still too expensive, but definitely better than paying $40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 yeah, it's near my price point. wonderful film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I picked up Lion King last week. Awesome, just awesome. I was really happy it was the theatrical version without the added song from the IMAX/DVD. Ugh.An annoyance I've meant to comment on many times is the knack for placing current updated studio logos in front of older movies. I absolutely love the current Walt Disney Pictures logo, but it just isn't right in front of Lion King. The original logo is also wonderful. It's more basic in comparison, but perhaps superior. It sort of conceals the magic contained within. Kind of like the old Lucasfilm logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I picked up The Clone Wars Season 3. They changed the packaging so it does not match with Seasons 1 & 2. I'm sure this will piss a lot of people off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,290 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 An annoyance I've meant to comment on many times is the knack for placing current updated studio logos in front of older movies. I absolutely love the current Walt Disney Pictures logo, but it just isn't right in front of Lion King. The original logo is also wonderful. It's more basic in comparison, but perhaps superior. It sort of conceals the magic contained within. Kind of like the old Lucasfilm logo.+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,823 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I picked up Lion King last week. Awesome, just awesome. I was really happy it was the theatrical version without the added song from the IMAX/DVD. Ugh.An annoyance I've meant to comment on many times is the knack for placing current updated studio logos in front of older movies. I absolutely love the current Walt Disney Pictures logo, but it just isn't right in front of Lion King. The original logo is also wonderful. It's more basic in comparison, but perhaps superior. It sort of conceals the magic contained within. Kind of like the old Lucasfilm logo.I'm furious about the fact that they removed the clouds as simba is chasing them, when his father appears to him. Now he runs to nothing!Some say that it was an error and not a deliberate removal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,673 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 They did it with Toy Story too, and that's worse because the original logo blended with Newman's score. With the new one, the first track fades in on the double brass bit. Robbed my nostalgia there... Lucas would be proud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I wanted to pick up The Lion King today but it was $30. Thats way too expensive for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff 10 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I rarely buy a blu-ray for over $20. I skip the special features and get the Wal-Mart movie-only package unless it's one of my obsessions (Harry Potter, JP, Star Wars, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I don't like spending more than $10 on a blu ray. I usually pick them up used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I don't spend more than $20 unless it's Criterion or something I really want, like The Tree Of Life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,823 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Here in Greece all new blurays are around $45!!I wanted to get GOne with the wind and while the big collector's box with 3 blurays in amazon is around $42 here (WITHOUT the big box and only 2 blurays) it's $111!!!!!!!!!same for wizard of oz and similar editions.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,174 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 They did it with Toy Story too, and that's worse because the original logo blended with Newman's score. With the new one, the first track fades in on the double brass bit. Robbed my nostalgia there... Lucas would be proud A real shame, I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I didn't even know about further changes to Lion King. There was nothing I noticed during my viewing. To a more casual fan like myself, Lion King's changes are less Star Wars Special Edition and more Raiders of the Lost Ark DVD. Still, I'm not exactly cool with the Disney animators returning to older movies and editing them, but **** if I noticed. Then again, I hadn't watched it through on a TV since VHS.In other news, E.T. has definitely got to be on the way. Deadstock of the 20th gift set is suddenly being dumped on the cheap and NECA announced a 30th anniversary merchandise line. I saw that E.T. box set at Newbury Comics for $25, which is a hilariously good deal.Today I got Poltergeist Blu-ray book and Breakfast at Tiffany's. Really excited for the coming weeks when the Jurassic Parks and Hook are released! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,174 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 There's the above mentioned IMAX version of LK, which adds a lame song. The DVD had both versions via seamless branching. I watched the extended version once and then decided to ignore it in the future.The logo replacement seems to apply to all Disney titles, at least the animated ones. Even classics from 50+ years ago now have the 3D Disney castle animation before the feature. As it's not directly edited into the film's opening, I wouldn't mind - if they'd just kept the original logo titles after it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I rarely buy a blu-ray for over $20. I skip the special features and get the Wal-Mart movie-only package unless it's one of my obsessions (Harry Potter, JP, Star Wars, etc).I'm all about the special features. I want to learn about the film, I find that facinating.The Alien Anthology and the Ben Hur Blu are the two best examples of what can be done with extras.I get entertainment value and historical value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 In other news, E.T. has definitely got to be on the way. Deadstock of the 20th gift set is suddenly being dumped on the cheap and NECA announced a 30th anniversary merchandise line. I saw that E.T. box set at Newbury Comics for $25, which is a hilariously good deal.Where have you been? Spielberg openly talked about it at a panel and asked the audience if they would be upset if the 20th anniversary version wasn't included. They yelled no and he said "So be it."I rarely buy a blu-ray for over $20. I skip the special features and get the Wal-Mart movie-only package unless it's one of my obsessions (Harry Potter, JP, Star Wars, etc).I'm all about the special features. I want to learn about the film, I find that facinating.The Alien Anthology and the Ben Hur Blu are the two best examples of what can be done with extras.I get entertainment value and historical value.Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Hoyt 13 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I definitely enjoy a good set of bonus material. There are very few new movies that I am interested in learning about how they were made. The Planet of the Apes blu ray set did a good job of adding some more bonus material that put the films in a historical/social context. That set was worth the upgrade. Plus its the only set that has the original version of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff 10 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I'm all about the special features. I want to learn about the film, I find that facinating.Don't get me wrong - I love the bonus features - I just won't pay for them unless it's a movie I love.That reminds me - does anyone remember that show on Discovery Channel from the 90s that showed how movies were made? I think it was called Movie Magic or something like that. We need another one of those to satisfy my curiosity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I got the Jurassic Park set from Best Buy. Watched Return to Jurassic Park documentary for the first movie. Good stuff. I previewed the first movie and it has a very fuzzy/grainy kind of look. It may be accurate, but I was slightly taken back by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallenger 481 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I'm with you on that, and I thought the documentary was good, but given the kind of access Laurent apparently had, it could have been much better.Also... where the hell is the girl that plays Kelly in the 2nd movie? They don't even mention her. I mean, sure she was kind of a pointless annoying character, but she IS the one human who kills a dinosaur in the entire trilogy... hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fommes 153 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 given the kind of access Laurent apparently had, it could have been much betterThe story of a lifetime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I don't think I'll get the JP set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,792 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I'm with you on that, and I thought the documentary was good, but given the kind of access Laurent apparently had, it could have been much better.Also... where the hell is the girl that plays Kelly in the 2nd movie? They don't even mention her. I mean, sure she was kind of a pointless annoying character, but she IS the one human who kills a dinosaur in the entire trilogy... hahaha.i noticed the other day... only kids kill dinosaurs in JP films.Tim and lex enclose one raptor in a, industrial frigorific chamber, that minutes later will be activated.Kelly kills the raptor with gimnasticsEric throws some pteranodon hatchlings off the cliffs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 oh no, have parental associations noticed that? They will make it stop selling the JP films at WallMart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 John Williams' comments about Jurassic Park were all too brief. He mentioned finding the raptor kitchen scene pretty scary. The guy that played Tim had some nice things to say about the score.The coverage of the first movie in terms of special features is pretty good. The new interviews are really fond remembrances of making the movie and its impact. Goldblum had a particularly funny comment about a generation of kids obsessed with the movie. It's by no means my favorite flick, but I'm certainly of that generation. I'll check out Lost World's features today.I would recommend getting the set, especially after previewing the audio, which has gotten top marks. Everything, including the music, sounds sensational. But if you're more casual viewer as opposed to a fan, wait until massive price drops occur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,673 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I had a look at a blu-rip and the picture upgrade really didn't seem anything to write home about. TLW still looks very fuzzy, and the original actually seems to have aged more.I really think that only isolated scores would have ultimately got me to buy this, especially at the current price (3 of the 4 BDs I own have some form of isolated music feature).And the kid from TLW was absolutely pointless, and worse, she's the reason for the conversation scene at the beginning which I can't believe wasn't cut from the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Return's Lost World coverage seemed to focus more on the technical aspects of the movie. Spielberg did mention the main cast aside from Kelly, but only Goldblum, Peter Stormare (?!), Lex and Tim did interviews. Williams didn't even seem to be interviewed regarding the sequel and there were no additional comments. Maybe he had a bad experience on that one? Spielberg's praise of the score seems a bit odd considering the amount of rejected and edited music. Probably the most edited and unused music in a Spielberg film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Does Williams even remember scoring The Lost World? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,340 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Speaking of Lost World, the 5.1 channels for Ludlow's Speech and Eddie's Death sounds cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 yes, cleaner, but not clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,340 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Of course thats only in 5.1, I am sure Goodmusician will find out how to rip 7.1 an create a much cleaner rip/edit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,673 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Has anyone bought the US special edition blu of Planet Earth?I ask because several reviews mention an isolated score, and I'm dying to know whether they've made the same screwup they did with the UK version (music + effects, instead of just music).I can answer my own question - asked a reviewer at blu-ray.com: it's still music plus effects. Dammit. I was so ready to buy a third copy so I could rip the score from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Digital bits says JAWS in May/June 2012, with ET in fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 GREAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Picked up Dazed And Confused and Kiss Me Deadly from B&N's 50% off sale. Sucks that they're only running it to the 21st, just so they can sell Rushmore and 12 Angry Men for "normal" price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,340 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Its official, the 7.1 mix of JP1 is a GODSEND! clean The History Lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 well, only for that cue. But it was my most wanted unreleased cue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Got the 4 disc Deathly Hallows Blu ray exclusive set at Target today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,823 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Ordered Hook and waiting.Looking forward for Cleopatra and Dead poets society in the start of next year (as well as Ben Hur, Looney tunes, Tom & Jerry when I have the money) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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