#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 How old was Spielberg when he made Empire Of The Sun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 He would have been about 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Maybe that should be the age limit that a director is allowed to work in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,839 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 22 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Maybe that should be the age limit that a director is allowed to work in? and retire gracefully at their peak of their career? By the way, still can't bring myself to watch the BFG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 That's silly. Its a lovely children's film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 48 minutes ago, Stefancos said: How old was Spielberg when he made Empire Of The Sun? He was born in December, 1946 so he was forty when he directed the film, and forty-one when it was released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 At some point, artists aren't hungry anymore. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,839 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Stefancos said: That's silly. Its a lovely children's film. I've seen the original animated film. and i can't stand heavy CGI in films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, Denise Bryson said: At some point, artists aren't hungry anymore. Agreed, but with people like Spielberg, Allen, and Scorsese, what do they have left to prove? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, filmmusic said: I've seen the original animated film. and i can't stand heavy CGI in films. So never watch Pixar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,839 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Just now, Stefancos said: So never watch Pixar! This is another thing. Not that I'm so keen in computer animation films anyway lately (apart from the first pixar films which was something new and exciting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Interesting points Out of interest, how much of AVATAR do JWfaners think is CGI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Zero! Cameron went there and filmed everything live! Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Are the humans CGI in Avatar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 75%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Wonderstruck Big fan of Todd Haynes but I didn’t find anything particularly special about this one. The cutting between 1977 and 1927 wasn’t as nuanced as it could have been, and a lot of the cinematography in the 77 scenes was just ugly. Burwell’s score was lovely and somber in parts, per his usual style, but otherwise pretty standard flick. Julianne Moore and Michelle Williams are top billed, and both maybe have 10 minutes of screen time, with the former having literally zero lines. Didn’t find the child actor good enough to carry the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 455 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 The Batman Superman Movie: World's Finest It's technically not a 'movie', just three episodes from "Superman: The Animated Series" cut together as a DTV movie. But it still works story-wise and it's just as entertaining. The art deco animation from "Batman" has been softened down, especially the newer Joker design. The voice acting is still exceptional, especially Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, and Dana Delany's Lois Lane. The musical score by Michael McCuistion is still very entertaining, reprising Shirley Walker's various themes to great effect. Rather puzzled WB did not issue a remastered version to cash in on 2016's Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,350 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I am legend. Well, that was weird. I loved the first half, but the second half was really, really disappointing. Suffice it to say I found it all too sentimental and improbable. Also, why didn't he even try to cure that dog of his? I thought he really liked that dog. Oh, and there's also a scene where Smith does push-ups and literally pants in the same way over five times. Lame. James Newton Howard's score was short, but I really liked what I heard a lot. Some of it reminded me of a piece by Thomas Tallis that I just discovered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 The Big Lebowski - Celebrated its 20th anniversary a few day ago. Still a classic. 8.5 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 @bollemanneke, watch THE OMEGA MAN, instead. 3 minutes ago, Fancyarcher said: The Big Lebowski - 8.5. / 10 10/10 That's better bollemanneke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, Richard said: That's better That's just like your opinion, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 You are entering a world of pain, Fancy, a world of pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Mark it zero, Richard. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Nobody fucks with the Richard. Fancyarcher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glóin the Dark 1,222 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 29 minutes ago, Richard said: The Big Lebowski - 8.5. / 10 10/10 12/10 That's more like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Jack Prescott aged 50. That big idiot. Charles Grodin warned him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 455 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 The Red Shoes It's still a triumph of Technicolor process and filmmaking in general. But the iconic dance sequence alone makes the film worth buying... a masterpiece in itself. The late Jack Cardiff outdid himself here. The Little Mermaid (1989) A childhood favorite revisited. It never fails to cheer me up, the animation still holds up, and the joyous musical score elevates the film beyond being a mere animated film. It's still quite magical and a bar that John Clements and Roger Musker have not reached since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Roman Holiday - 7.5 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Matt C said: The Red Shoes It's still a triumph of Technicolor process and filmmaking in general. But the iconic dance sequence alone makes the film worth buying... a masterpiece in itself. The late Jack Cardiff outdid himself here. The Little Mermaid (1989) A childhood favorite revisited. It never fails to cheer me up, the animation still holds up, and the joyous musical score elevates the film beyond being a mere animated film. It's still quite magical and a bar that John Clements and Roger Musker have not reached since. Yeah but it’s got classic old school Disney racism and perversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,345 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 13 hours ago, Stefancos said: Maybe that should be the age limit that a director is allowed to work in? You peaked, sir, time to collect your belongings and leave the premises. You have two hours. I see a movie in this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Directed by! 4 hours ago, Koray Savas said: Yeah but it’s got classic old school Disney racism and perversion. Isnt The Shape Of Water a loose remake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 14 hours ago, Matt C said: The Red Shoes It's still a triumph of Technicolor process and filmmaking in general. But the iconic dance sequence alone makes the film worth buying... a masterpiece in itself. The late Jack Cardiff outdid himself here. Fuckin' A!!! It's one the greatest ever films ever made, ever, by anyone, ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 The English Patient What a load of nuthin'. Much like Moonlight, I think this one was made on a bet and Harvey whatshisface strong-armed his way to a Best Picture triumph. Gotta say though, Juliette Binoche was beautiful. I think Emma Watson resembles her slightly. Otherwise, I should have watched Sack Lunch instead. filmmusic and Not Mr. Big 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Hitch loved this one, if I recall correctly. Hitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Boy & The World - Really quite wonderful - 8.5 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,484 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 On 2018-03-07 at 6:00 PM, Fancyarcher said: The Big Lebowski - Celebrated its 20th anniversary a few day ago. Still a classic. 8.5 / 10 Ok, I must admit I never watched this movie. 20th anniversary... Ok I will try to find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 11 minutes ago, Bespin said: Ok, I must admit I never watched this movie. 20th anniversary... Ok I will try to find it. I'm heavily assuming it's quite easy to find in Quebec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,484 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 You assume that based on what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Mind if I do a J? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Is this......what day is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 9 minutes ago, Bespin said: You assume that based on what? I'm pretty sure I must have seen it in a Quebec airport once. I guess I'm just going off alleged "common sense". It seems obvious, maybe not so much. Bespin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Bespin, you're out of your element! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,484 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Bespin, you're out of your element! Oh, what's new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I'm as Jewish as fuckin' Tevye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 6 minutes ago, Richard said: Is this......what day is this? It's a weekday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Are you employed, sir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Illustrious Jerry 3,356 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Bespin said: Oh, what's new? https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/trump-talks-with-kim-the-only-feasible-path-to-peace-bd58lncdp http://www.nme.com/news/film/star-wars-the-last-jedi-oscar-isaac-carrie-fisher-slap-24-times-blu-ray-release-2257941 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/gaetan-barrette-controversy-criticism-election-caq-pq-1.4568524 Just this stuff. Your daily dose of Trump news, Star Wars news, and Quebec news. Yes Bespin, Quebec news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Are you employed, sir? You don't go out looking for a job dressed that like do ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,552 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Are you employed, sir? No, actually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Shut the fuck up, Richard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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