JoeinAR 1,949 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Ahem, millions of people do it.it's still wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Just because millions of people break the law doesn't make the law wrong.(I changed it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Making bad movies is bad for the industry, not people streaming movies...at least not in the big picture. Most of them still pay hefty amounts for entertainment products and often enough go see it in the cinema, anyway. I always found that accusation ridiculous, contrary to what they say neither the music nor the film industry seems to be on the brink of bankruptcy. There are lots of movies made and they generate more money than they did in 1995.First you say making bad movies is bad for the industry. Then you say the film industry generates more money than in 1995. So which is it?Ahem, millions of people do it.it's still wrong.I too can't see the benefit in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I don't equal 'bad' with bad net profits. There are short-term effects and long-term effects of serving too much redundant tripe and huckster carnivalism. Of course, in the end people stay away from SPIDERMAN XII because of evil movie streamers, not because even 10-year olds are getting bored with this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 ...in the end people stay away from SPIDERMAN XII...Wait a minute! I know! Rocky V! That was the fifth one. So Rocky V + Rocky II...equals...Rocky VII: Adrian's Revenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 We must have a refreshing course of these latin numerals these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 No need. America has its Super Bowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Why what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Tea You Vee Double You EcksWhy?Zee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Why did my review lead to suspicions of piracy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 An excellent question. I think Alex should explain himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Yes bring forth your evidence Cremers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 75 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'm baffled too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 PROMETHEUS - Ridley ScottAfter reading all the bad reviews, i was sufficiently alerted and got what i didn't pay for (no worries Alex, it was a press screening; Fox even sponsors beer and snacks). I can't add much, so i still don't make it short: 50% i found wonderfully evocative and proof that Scott still knows what cinema can bring to the senses, the other 50% consist of idiotic hackwriting out of a 50' monster movie á la ATTACK OF THE CRAB MONSTERS. Which would be more fun if the movie actually had crab monsters...well, it has, kind of. It also has 'scientists' obviously trying to outperform the cast of DUDE, WHERE'S MY CAR? on sheer stupidity levels, uneven tone shifts (there seem to be razorcuts where maitre Scott leaves and the Fox studio execs enter) and a startling scene on a operation table which somehow got to the levels of disgust of the old chestbuster scene from ALIEN.Streitenfeld's music music was rather OK, if ony serviceable, the hymnal theme by HGW got used multiple times without variation, which makes one long for Goldsmith's mastery of the ambigious, which would have worked wonders here.All in all, i'm not appalled, but a bit saddened that Scott so obviously lowered himself to studio interference, but what can you do...as it is, there are a lot of interesting FILMMAKING ideas in it when you just cut out the actors doing imbecile stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,000 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 It's a mostly well-directed piece-of-shit script. That's the kindest way I can put it.Ridley Scott's ability to stage a good visual spectacle is not a problem here. The visual side of the film is really impressive, 3D included.And yes, the operating table scene is the only thing I remember from it at this point. It was good.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'm scared to see that film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy 55 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I hope to see it this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,000 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I hope to see it this weekend Oh you poor thing...Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I still haven't seen Prometheus. Or the Dark Knight rise. Or The Avengers.Or Tintin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 You haven't missed that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Why did my review lead to suspicions of piracy?Everyone is a suspect, Steef. The next time we talk about a new film that we've seen, I suppose that we take pictures of the ticket or the DVD, just to prove that we JWfans don't participate in malicious practices.Oh, heck, let's keep a witch-hunt, shall we? Each time a member says he listened to this or that album, I want to see evidence that he or she has listened to the official version. We don't need sick root contaminating our board. With worshipping comes great responsibility.After reading all the bad reviews, i was sufficiently alerted and got what i didn't pay for (no worries Alex, it was a press screening; Fox even sponsors beer and snacks).Do you have a ticket?Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Do you have a ticket?AlexNo, usually i disguise myself as Angela Merkel and demand VIP entrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Oh, heck, let's keep a witch-hunt, shall we? Each time a member says he listened to this or that album, I want to see evidence that he or she has listened to the official version. We don't need sick root contaminating our board. With worshipping comes great responsibility.I want to come clean about something. For many of my developing years, I watched Sesame Street and Mister Rogers, but I never gave a dime to Public Television. In fact, when pledge period came on, I ran screaming from the room, crying "mommy make it stop" and I would be insufferable for days.I await whatever sentence this court of public opinion decides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I once saw MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE for free in the university, but immediately mailed a cheque to Sherry Lansing afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I take material from libraries, friends, the Internet, go see a film every now and then.The screening of Cars 2 that I had to go the other day was free. I guess Disney is crying somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,515 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I once saw MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE for free in the university, but immediately mailed a cheque to Sherry Lansing afterwards.Back in 1982, I saw preview of "TRON" in London, at the Odeon Haymarket, in 70mm, 6-track magnetic stereo. It was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,191 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 No, usually i disguise myself as Angela Merkel and demand VIP entrance.Sounds about right for creepy avatar week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Galaxy Quest. Fun flick."I KNOW! You construct a weapon. Look around you, can you form some sort of rudimentary lathe?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,515 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Galaxy Quest. Fun flick."I KNOW! You construct a weapon. Look around you, can you form some sort of rudimentary lathe?""That was a helluva thing!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 The Dark Knight RisesI liked it quite a bit more than Avengers. The plot was also more focused and less confusing than The Dark Knight . The music sucked thoughAlso it wasn't in 3D and made me realize how 3D is unnecessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Were the others in 3D? I didn't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Also it wasn't in 3D and made me realize how 3D is unnecessaryHe's not a fan of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 who Christopher Nolan? There's only a few films I thought 3D was worth it. Avatar, Hugo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Yes, Nolan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,302 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Nolan prefers stuff like IMAX to 3D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Were the others in 3D? I didn't know.The Avengers and Amazing Spider-man were in 3D. The first two Batman films were not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I would LOVE to see the Joker's giant rubber ducky in 3D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,000 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Watched Inception for the first time in quite a long time (1 year and a half, I think). What a fun film. I love how playful the script is, with all its ideas dancing around effortlessly and creating a very coherent whole. Other people might disagree, but I find this maze of a story incredibly fun to follow. Had a great time watching it again. It's good to see a bit lighter from Christopher Nolan again, after the last Batman film. As a pure entertainment, this film is better. Also, one of the best Hans Zimmer scores ever. Yeah, I'm being serious.Karol Brónach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 You're not crocodile! You're an imposter!I could have sworn you hated on this film when it was out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,000 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 No, I wasn't sure at first. Then I watched it the second time on the same day and I loved it ever since.In one of my very first posts I said that my two favourite directors are Stanley Kubrick and Christopher Nolan. I was 21 back then!Karol - big Nolan fanboy since around year 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Perhaps it was Quint and Alex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,041 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Rango for me. Weird film. I liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,000 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm not so sure about the film itself, but the CG animation itself was stunning. I believe I already said that.Perhaps it was Quint and Alex.Oh yes, the ADHD-driven plot-hating old farts of this forum. I was never one of them! Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Watched Inception for the first time in quite a long time (1 year and a half, I think). What a fun film. I love how playful the script is, with all its ideas dancing around effortlessly and creating a very coherent whole. Other people might disagree, but I find this maze of a story incredibly fun to follow. Had a great time watching it again. It's good to see a bit lighter from Christopher Nolan again, after the last Batman film. As a pure entertainment, this film is better. Also, one of the best Hans Zimmer scores ever. Yeah, I'm being serious.KarolThat's absolutely right, especially about Zimmer's score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurmm 91 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Yeah, Zimmer's score works really quite well in Inception. Although, I'm one of those who feel there's just way too much plotting and especially talking in it. And that whole snow mountain sequence? Contender for the most boring action setpiece ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I also agree Inception is one of the great Zimmer scores, and an example where his sensibiliaties were spot on Ren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 What the hell is going on here, guys? Praise for Zimmer, and Inception no less? His score was trashed here when the film came out. I guess in 2014 The Dark Knight Rises will be considered a JWFan masterpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Hei, I'm no Zimmer hater (not a Zimmer fan per se, but enjoy 6 or 7 of his scores very much), and I'm a big Nolan fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Cool beans, the score's brilliant too, but I feel like I'm the only one that ever defends his music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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