Quintus 5,399 Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 God you're right, it's awful.That's one of those movies which frequently does the rounds on telly and I end up watching most of it. Hence why I'd never be interested in owning it.I'd forgotten it was a Chris Columbus movie, too. I do however remember that Howard Shore wrote a REALLY cheesy score for it, along the lines of a Jim Carey family comedy. Yuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,044 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I never paid too much attention to the score in that film, but as I recall, it was relatively inoffensive. Nothing I'd want to buy on CD, but there are more cheesy moments in any of the three LOTR scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 I think you're confusing syrupy middle-Americana pap with high emotion!Although I do admit Shore ladles it on a bit thick at times in LotR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 My (hopefully) final haul from Amazon's Criterion sale.AmarcordAmerica Lost And Found: The BBS Story- Head- Easy Rider- Five Easy Pieces- Drive, He Said- The Last Picture Show- The King Of Marvin Gardens- A Safe PlaceBreathlessBroadcast NewsLe Cercle RougeModern TimesYojimbo & SanjuroNow if only some of the films I really really want would go on sale, like Night Of The Hunter, Kagemusha, Seven Samurai, Charade, The Last Emperor, and Stagecoach. There are too many good ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Bought couple of days ago: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Amazon's Deal of the Week is the Ultimate Collector's Edition of Gone With The Wind for $28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,348 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 The Last Emperor I wish that was available here. Must look nice on Blu-ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Well looks like Season 2 for Stargate Universe won't be getting a Blu-Ray release. Check it out...http://www.gateworld.net/news/2011/05/mgm-announces-sgu-season-two-for-may-31-dvd-only/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Anyone know if the Superman The Motion Picture Anthology will feature the corrected sound, not the jack up atrocity that was on the dvd and was not supposed to be on the Superman DVD set?btw, purchased the blu ray of Psycho, finally, my first b&w blu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I believe it's supposed to have the original sound mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 its not worth purchasing if it doesn't. thanks Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Hmmm, now I'm not sure. I could have sworn I read somewhere, or saw something Neil had posted on Facebook, that it would have the original mix but now I can't find any mention of it in the pre-release reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 The Criterion sale at Amazon has ended, and most titles have shot back to $30+ However some remain at the $20 mark.I also happened to notice though, that several other titles have been reduced down to $25:StagecoachKagemushaThe Last EmperorThe Last MetroVideodromeThe Darjeeling LimitedDays Of HeavenThe Thin Red LineCharadeCronosGoddammit!!! I really want a lot of those, particularly The Last Emperor, Stagecoach, and Kagemusha. If only they'd go down $5 a piece, I'd snag them up in an instant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Got to get this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Decided to pick up Kagemusha, The Last Emperor, and The Last Metro.Need. Paycheck. Now!Discovered Vivre Sa Vie and added that too. Oof, before you know it, I'll own every Criterion Blu release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellosh 3,420 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Bought couple of days ago:Is this anything like the Ridley's Director's Cut for Kingdom of Heaven? I saw that Robin Hood, it was alright, just not memorable. Is it worth seeing that cut? Granted all releases nowadays are OMG UNRATED CUTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellosh 3,420 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Is this anything like the Ridley's Director's Cut for Kingdom of Heaven? I saw that Robin Hood, it was alright, just not memorable. Is it worth seeing that cut? It doesn't change the movie drastically. It just get rid of some plot holes that were in the theatrical cut. There are a few interesting bits, though. One thing I liked in this version is that Robin and the Sheriff finally meet, and another is the scene where Robin meets the "Lost Boys". These were good additions.Alright, yeah I figured as much as not changing it drastically. Kingdom of Heaven had to be longer. Maybe I'll check out Robin Hood again, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Amazon's Deal of the Week is Raging Bull: 30th Anniversary Edition for $12.49Here are also some details and photos of the upcoming Ben-Hur Ultimate Collector's Edition. These sets are fantastic. I have the one for Gone With The Wind, and will be getting the recently announced one for Citizen Kane. Will probably get the ones for The Wizard Of Oz and Casablanca eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Amazon has some spotlight deals that expire at midnight. Tons of Blu for $6 a piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 War of the Worlds and Minority Report are now $15 at Wal-Mart. I snatched W.O.W. I mean, it's not a great movie by any means. At points, it feels more like your standard Hollywood kind of popcorn flick rather than something directed by Spielberg. At other points, it's pretty damn cool. It's generally always watchable, though. But the deciding factors in this purchase: Spielberg, bitchin' video and audio, John Williams music and 12-minute featurette...and it's cheap.Now if they'd just mark down Indy IV significantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 I've shared my thoughts on WotW here before. I think it's a bad movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,696 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 It's a textbook example of choosing all the good bits for the trailer. I was underwhelmed at the cinema.The only thing that would get me to buy Indy IV is if it had an iso score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I've warmed to W.O.W. quite a bit. I'm just not offended by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 War of the Worlds was my first Spielberg at the cinema. And the first I remember waiting eagerly for its release. It had me in awe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,348 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 War of the Worlds was my first Spielberg at the cinema. And the first I remember waiting eagerly for its release. It had me in awe.The first Spielberg in cinema? How old are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,365 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 War of the Worlds was my first Spielberg at the cinema. And the first I remember waiting eagerly for its release. It had me in awe.The first Spielberg in cinema? How old are you?Check his profile, he is 1-9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I decided to cough up $80 for Criterion's out-of-print release of The Third Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I'm green with envy, Mr Savas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Today I got:BiutifulOnce Upon A Time In The WestStanley Kubrick : Limited Edition CollectionThe Kubrick set is really superb, worth the price tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,378 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Does it contain all his films, or just the usual big ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 The usual stuff:SpartacusLolita (New to Blu)Dr. Strangelove2001A Clockwork Orange (New Transfer)Barry Lyndon (New to Blu)The ShiningFull Metal JacketEyes Wide ShutAdd Criterion's Paths Of Glory and The Killing and I think you're set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,378 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Oooh, I'd love to watch that new Clockwork Orange transfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 It's available separately if you don't want to throw down $100 for the whole set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,378 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Eh, I'll just rent them all. As I've gotten older I've realized there isn't a huge point to owning movies you aren't going to watch over and over and over again when it's so easy to rent or stream them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,348 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 How's the transfer of Barry Lyndon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Eh, I'll just rent them all. As I've gotten older I've realized there isn't a huge point to owning movies you aren't going to watch over and over and over again when it's so easy to rent or stream themI need to take your approach but I do tend to watch some movies over and over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I generally only buy those movies I will re-watch. Just favorites at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,378 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I used to have this enormous, enormous DVD collection. I would just join Columbia House over and over again and get tons of DVDs, cause they averaged out to like $6, so why not?But now with blu ray I am far more selective. Only buy the true classics I feel proud to own legitimately, usually because I both LOVE the movie and the blu ray release is handled with care, featuring lots of special features, etc. I don't even own The Fifth Element on blu ray, despite it being literally one of my very favorite movies of all time, cause there's no special features on the disc at all. Though now that I've typed that, I realize I rarely even WATCH special features any more. I think they were cool when DVDs first came out but I guess I'm not as much into learning about the film making process any more for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 the special features are what I enjoy most. Still I prefer many older films than you do. I'm facinated by how the old films did what they did even moreso than the late 20th century and early 21st century films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleo 63 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 But now with blu ray I am far more selective. Only buy the true classics I feel proud to own legitimately, usually because I both LOVE the movie and the blu ray release is handled with care, featuring lots of special features, etc. I don't even own The Fifth Element on blu ray, despite it being literally one of my very favorite movies of all time, cause there's no special features on the disc at all. The remastered Fifth Element blu ray disc looks and sounds so great that it makes up for the lack of extras. While I enjoyed DVDs initially in part because of the extras, I strangely lost most interest in special features over time. I buy blu rays only for their picture and sound quality nowadays, and very rarely do I buy the more expensive version with special features when a simpler one is available. For example, I only bought the single disc Deathly Hallows blu ray, because it had the only extras I was actually interested in: the deleted scenes, and the interview with Desplat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,378 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Deleted Scenes have always been my favorite special feature, I wish every DVD/blu included them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,348 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Barry Lyndon Blu-ray ReviewAlex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I remember that as a very derivative and boring film, visually pretty with the costumes and such but typically lifeless, Ryan O'Neil is poorly cast, he's almost as bad as Shelly Duvall in the Shining(okay nothing is as bad as Shelly Duvall in the Shining, her acting is a true horror). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,348 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Lolita Blu-ray Review Lolita is a fine film with several strong performances (Mason and Sellers are both excellent), but it lacks power, resonance and, above all, the one thing it really needs: Stanley Kubrick circa 1970.Another Barry Lyndon ReviewBarry Lyndon isn't an easy film to love. Then again, neither is Lyndon. Kubrick pushes, challenges and innovates his way through the 18th century with a cinematic effortlessness that cloaks his perfectionism and subsequent 300-day shoot. Even at its slowest, it's a beautiful film; even at its most infuriating, it captivates; even at its most cynical hour, it has something of value to say. It isn't Kubrick's most beloved masterpiece, but it's a masterpiece all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 (okay nothing is as bad as Shelly Duvall in the Shining)So no one told you life was going to be this way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean1700 4 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Has any one ripped the isolated score from the Blu-ray Aliens yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,378 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I'm sure many people have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean1700 4 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 The movie has only been released here in Australia on Blu-ray as a boxset and not as a seperate movie yet so I am left in the lurch for a while longer until it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now