Oomoog the Ecstatic 314 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 On 6/26/2019 at 5:07 AM, Fabulin said: When I was a child, I thought that if the main characters are running to a bombastic melody, then that is the main theme by merit. No confusion whatsoever. When I was child, I thought the candy that's pill-shaped might be healthy 4 me. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 When I was a boy, I lay in my twin bed wondering where my brother was. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,054 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Where was he? Fabulin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fabulin 3,511 Posted August 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2019 . Jurassic Shark, The Illustrious Jerry and DarthDementous 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,342 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Anyone else who used to be an obsessed fanboy as a kid and now just does not understand what they found so great about this franchise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Its called growing up! bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,054 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 No kidding. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,949 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I'm the inverse of that in that I got fed-up with Harry Potter early on ("oh, good, another movie of Harry going back to school, there'll be a mystery of some sort, Snape will seem like a bad guy but turn out not to be..."). Having rediscovered it as a film-savvy adult, I did find a lot of merit in at least some of the entries. I still really, really love Order of the Phoenix. Terrific film. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,054 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Some say it's better than Braveheart. mstrox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,949 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Nothing truly is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,342 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 OOTP is an interesting choice. It's my least favourite book/movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,949 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 It was only on a rewatch that I just found myself really into it. It isn't perfect or anything. It doesn't have Cuaron's inventive camerawork, either, but it also doesn't feel directed, and the narrative has a much, much stronger sense of heft. Of all the young adults films that have come before and since, I think it quite possibly captured teen angst best. Or maybe it was that, knowing how the story ends, I really felt that ending when Voldemort tells Harry that he "will lose everything." That line really landed with a thud. Talking about it almost makes me want to watch it right now. Cerebral Cortex and bollemanneke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oomoog the Ecstatic 314 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I don't have much issue with the series. Only good things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,342 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 41 minutes ago, Chen G. said: It was only on a rewatch that I just found myself really into it. It isn't perfect or anything. It doesn't have Cuaron's inventive camerawork, either, but it also doesn't feel directed, and the narrative has a much, much stronger sense of heft. Of all the young adults films that have come before and since, I think it quite possibly captured teen angst best. Or maybe it was that, knowing how the story ends, I really felt that ending when Voldemort tells Harry that he "will lose everything." That line really landed with a thud. Talking about it almost makes me want to watch it right now. What did you think about the score? Ever since I started really paying attention to film music Hooper's music actually annoyed me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,949 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Its fine, but I really haven't listened to it (or watched the film) in quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 On 8/9/2019 at 6:22 AM, Chen G. said: It was only on a rewatch that I just found myself really into it. It isn't perfect or anything. It doesn't have Cuaron's inventive camerawork, either, but it also doesn't feel directed, and the narrative has a much, much stronger sense of heft. Of all the young adults films that have come before and since, I think it quite possibly captured teen angst best. Michael Goldenberg had a much better sense of what to throw out and it feels more faithful to the spirit of the novel. Steve Kloves was married to keeping certain stuff and giving other people's lines to Hermione. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,949 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Don’t know about that: I don’t remember the book - I’m judging it strictly as a movie. I think the story - which has death, possession, and the prospect of Harry being like Voldemort - just has more stakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 It's more dark and disturbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,054 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Relatable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,949 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 11 minutes ago, Thekthithm said: It's more dark and disturbing. Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,516 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Clichés always make movies greater! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,949 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 There's nothing wrong with clichés, if the movie earns them. Order of the Phoenix sure does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 It's darker, more evil... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,516 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 On 8/9/2019 at 12:19 PM, bollemanneke said: OOTP is an interesting choice. It's my least favourite book/movie. I think movies 6 and especially 8 are worse than it. Least favourite book... probably, yeah. It's where Rowling lost the storyline (or didn't want to go into the Horcruxes that early) and had to revert back to the misheard/misunderstood prophecy thing. A bit too long. I'm conflicted on angsty/angry Harry because while it gets really annoying, it's pretty much completely justified. The lovey dovey with Cho is worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I remember enjoying the book because it was less plotty than the other ones and more character driven. It rambled a bit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,516 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I think 6 is better on that front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 6 is awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,949 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 A very good film, the sixth one is. Has too much of a "shot on parchment" look, but balances distrubing elements with comedy phenomenally well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,516 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 None of the Potters are very good films, doubly so when you take into account what they were trying (or in the case of 8, were they?) to adapt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUlyssesian 2,477 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 48 minutes ago, Thekthithm said: I remember enjoying the book because it was less plotty than the other ones and more character driven. It rambled a bit though. 6 is basically waiting game the book. It has the least plot out of the novels. And what plot there is, is very simple and basic. She essentially was just running out the clock with that book, lining up the dominos for book 7. It's a good book for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, TheUlyssesian said: 6 is basically waiting game the book. It has the least plot out of the novels. And what plot there is, is very simple and basic. She essentially was just running out the clock with that book, lining up the dominos for book 7. It's a good book for what it is. I was talking about 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,949 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 21 minutes ago, TheUlyssesian said: 6 is basically waiting game the book The film, also, has this sense of being the quiet before the storm. But its an eerie quiet, which makes for a surprisingly compelling piece of cinema. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUlyssesian 2,477 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 24 minutes ago, Chen G. said: The film, also, has this sense of being the quiet before the storm. But its an eerie quiet, which makes for a surprisingly compelling piece of cinema. Indeed. Nyt review called the sense of dread "Miltonian" which is an apt characterization. I think it is the most successful in the back half (last 3 books of the series). Chen G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 A New 'Harry Potter' Film Is In The Works, And It Will Have The Original Cast bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,949 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Yet another film series that developed an intolerance for finality. Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabulin 3,511 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 . Chen G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,516 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Film version of Cursed Child... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bollemanneke 3,342 Posted September 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 7, 2019 Could we please bash Cursed Child and not JNH? He's amazing! crumbs, The Illustrious Jerry, Chen G. and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 2,835 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I really hope this isn’t true. I wish JK Rowling would just leave HP alone now. This means they will have to recast Snape, which sucks, because that is Alan Rickman’s role. Chen G. and bollemanneke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 It’s probably true, but this is an article that links to a blog that talks about “our sources.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manakin Skywalker 4,891 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 The one HP film I might refuse to see. I heard a lot about the book (and play) and it sounds completely terrible. Sorry, but I draw the line at Voldemort having a kid. I'd look forward to the score though if it would be composed by JNH. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,949 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, Manakin Skywalker said: I heard a lot about the book (and play) and it sounds completely terrible[...]Voldemort having a kid. Oh, say it isn't so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUlyssesian 2,477 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 This was so inevitable. Literally nobody should be shocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I’ll only care about this if John Williams scores it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Read the script, was not a fan of the story as an extension of the universe, and didn’t think the characters as written much resembled their book counterparts. It was hard to look past that as a fan. That said, the play won the Tony so there must be something to it. Still pretty open to seeing it and hopefully enjoying it as a completely different experience onstage than just reading it. I was always opposed to an eighth story but the thing does exist and it’s a complete blockbuster on Broadway with higher prestigious levels of acclaim than the films got. Rowling endorses it. Agree with Ulyssessian, it makes complete sense for them to do it and they’d actually be stupid not to, especially if they can get Radcliffe, Grint, and Watson. I’d rather this than a remake, I’ll watch it and if I don’t like it, I can always just ignore it like I always think the Star Wars fans should if they don’t like the sequels. I have affection for the HP movies but they’re hardly classics and I always had problems with them. The books are fabulous and I’m glad she’s been fucking with them in other mediums so that whatever happens doesn’t have to directly touch the novels. Same with Fantastic Beasts, in a way it’s kind of great for me that these things are blurring the canon so much because it makes it so easy to pick and choose. Also yes, if it can get a director who wants John Towner and the old man is still in the game when it’s in post, then put this shit in the express lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUlyssesian 2,477 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 What's more they are going to plunder this property and milk and squeeze it for all its worth. It most definitely won't be a single movie. It very likely will be at-least 2 movies, and very likely a trilogy. bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,306 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 14 minutes ago, TheUlyssesian said: It most definitely won't be a single movie. It very likely will be at-least 2 movies, and very likely a trilogy. Exactly what I was thinking. They'll pull another Hobbit on us. Still, as long as Rowling stays away from screenwriting duties and Yates stays the fuck away from the director's chair, it stands half a chance of working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Hermione will need to be recast. How about Tessa Thompson or Zendaya? bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,145 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 It's strange Rowling authorised this fan fiction in the first place. 2 hours ago, mrbellamy said: Also yes, if it can get a director who wants John Towner and the old man is still in the game when it’s in post, then put this shit in the express lane. Who knows, they could pull a Solo on us and get Williams as another crutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUlyssesian 2,477 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 32 minutes ago, Thekthithm said: Hermione will need to be recast. How about Tessa Thompson or Zendaya? This is a pertinent point. Getting Watson back in the role will cause a scandal. For real, not kidding here. It will be like, they took away a good meaty leading part from a black woman and gave it to a white woman. There will definitely be blowback. I think eventually they will cast Watson but it will definitely be a "thing". bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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