Sweeping Strings 2,363 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 22 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Thankfully RT has punished to movie for that. It scores even lower than the new Bourne! I looked at the RT score ... and went anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,215 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 On 10/4/2016 at 3:14 PM, Disco Stu said: Today I went to see Sully: Two thumbs up! Really enjoyed almost everything about this. I want to see Jack Reacher but I only go to films with good scores that garner a ton of discussion here these days, really. Plus I have to see Fantastic Beasts and Rogue One. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Doctor Strange. I wouldn't believe some of the reviews it's unlike other Marvel films because it feels very much like one of those. The only difference is slight genre shift. But that doesn't really matter (just like it didn't in Thor 2). The film is very formulaic and predictable in terms of structure (of course) but it does have heart and actors make the material work. Even the criminally underwritten Mads Mikkelsen shines and that is no small feat. And it might be the second role in Cumberbatch's repertoire where I actually enjoy his performance (after Sherlock). There's a lightness to it that you rarely see. Giacchino's score is better in context but not by much. There are times when it's mixed very well, although in many of the magical special effects sequences sound effects drown it. It's enjoyable, for one viewing. Not sure there is much more to say. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Is any of the baroque-styled stuff used during the main film or is it just in the end credits? Is there a mid-credits or post-credits scene setting up whatever the next MCU movie is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 The baroque stuff appears at the very end. The end credit material from the album is actually the final part of end credits. The animated bit is scored with big orchestral statement of Doctor Strange in typical Marvel fashion. Not sure if it is on album, listened to it only once and can't remember much of it. And yes, there are two scenes, first of which teases a next major film (it seems to at least). Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Probably the end of "Strange Days Ahead." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 No, wait. Just listened to it. I was wrong. Strange Days Ahead scores the final moments in the film and the first half of end credits. Don't think the baroque cue is in the film. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 That cue should have been moved up to somewhere earlier in the album, to avoid having 3 tracks in a row running through the main theme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 4 minutes ago, Jay said: ... and? What happens in the scene? Spoiler Strange is visited by Thor and offers to help him. The second one involves one character from the film and what happens to him (kind of like Winter Soldier). Don't want to say without spoiling anything. Karol 2 minutes ago, Jay said: That cue should have been moved up to somewhere earlier in the album, to avoid having 3 tracks in a row running through the main theme Could have been a cool overture (like in Tintin). Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 On 10/24/2016 at 9:03 PM, Will said: I want to see Jack Reacher but I only go to films with good scores that garner a ton of discussion here these days, really. Well that's just stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 No it isn't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 He's not wrong. Your protegé still has much to learn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 A true JWFanner sacrifices his personal preferences over what he thinks is more important for the Forum! I've skipped thousands of films simply because I knew no one here would be interested. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 We, at NeoJWFan, don't work that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Millennial nonsense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,363 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Doctor Strange - kind of an even trippier Inception, Stephen Strange is a fun addition to the MCU. Not the pinnacle of these flicks (which for me are Avengers Assemble and The Winter Soldier), but pretty good. I liked what sounded like sitar work (I could be wrong, though) in Giachinno's score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome in Plaid 219 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 I was originally going to post this in an old Oliver Stone/John Williams thread, but it's probably best to let sleeping dogs lie. I just saw Snowden and really enjoyed it (actually, the first Oliver Stone movie I've enjoyed since Any Given Sunday), but I couldn't help but think "this film really needed a better score," which of course brings John Williams to mind, although I'm not sure he would've been the right choice. The Craig Armstrong score (largely replaced) is entirely forgettable, and the Adam Peters pieces that filled in work atmospherically (the tone makes sense given the subject), but don't really add much. As good as the film itself is, musically it's pretty much one wasted opportunity after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Doctor Strange Spectacular but unengaging. It was a sight to behold, but it never made me feel anything. Too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,694 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Room Wow - two hours that absolutely flew by. The first half hour or so dragged a tad, but the 5 minutes where Jack sees the outside for the first time, finds the cops, and rescues his Mom was one of the most remarkable cinematic moments I've seen since Inside Out. Brie Larson gives an astounding performance, and I was reminded that she won the academy award for it - richly deserved. I'm sending this back quickly to get 10 Cloverfield Lane sent to me, which I really want to see after hearing McCreary's fantastic score. Jay and mrbellamy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 On 10/10/2016 at 2:09 PM, Richard said: I disliked STEEL MAGNOLIAS, CALLENDER GIRLS, and HOW TO MAKE AN AMERICAN QUILT, but not because they had mostly female casts. If Romāo said he hated GHOSTBUSTERS (1984) would he be biased against men? Nope. There's a double standard that male fanbases like to stick with. I've never liked the original Ghostbusters, it has a handful of funny lines but it has never clicked with me. This review sums up my feelings about the movie perfectly. On 10/30/2016 at 7:16 PM, Mr. Breathmask said: Doctor Strange Spectacular but unengaging. It was a sight to behold, but it never made me feel anything. Too bad. I saw it tonight, and I agree with you completely. The origin story felt routine and cobbled from better movies like Batman Begins and The Matrix. (Even the climax borrows one of the crucial plot devices from Edge of Tomorrow.) The cast was fantastic, especially Benedict Cumberbatch, but too much humor and too much plot made the film suffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,483 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I just saw the latest Star Trek. The Cheesiest Star Trek I ever saw! Not completely bad, but visually... heterogenous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Not interested. I watched The Walk. I suppose this is fairly new. I think this one just sort of came and went without making much of an impact? It was nice to see a Zemeckis film that wasn't an atrocious digital cartoon. I liked it. Score was decent. Cast was good. It just seemed everyone was really into it when they made it. The visuals were pretty neat. The old towers were back, if only on my Sony Trinitron. But that's the closest thing there is, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,363 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Haven't seen The Walk, but Man On Wire (the documentary that it was based on) is absolutely terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I liked The Walk more than Man on Wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I still haven't watched Bird on a Wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 It's good! You can see Mel's butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Was it good for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 First time in your life you've ever asked that question, to anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I've been having carnal relations since 2001, so I would not be able to ask that question phrased exactly as that without giggling at the mental sight of the Borg Queen from 1996 asking it. And giggle, like ladyfarts, can kill the mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 22 hours ago, petaQ said: I've been having carnal relations since 2001 You must be fucking exhausted! Over the w/e, I caught an advance showing of FANTASTIC BEASTS... 225 million dollars for this piece of gobshite? Warner Bros. should ask for their money back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 1 hour ago, Richard said: Over the w/e, I caught an advance showing of FANTASTIC BEASTS... 225 million dollars for this piece of gobshite? Warner Bros. should ask for their money back. Wow, you really saw the movie? Can you tell us more about it? Also: What do you recall about the score? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Sorry, Jay, but I'm not very articulate when it comes to describing stuff, however...FB+WTFT just seemed to be another "family" fantasy with seen-it-all visuals, and heard-it-all ideas. To say that it's made to capitalise on the HP fan-base, is ignorant, and insulting, and if you thought that JKR couldn't write a novel, then you ate gonna love hating the script! Lazy, and inarticulate, this film insults its target audience, and them some. The score, on the other hand, I like. It reminds me of PETER PAN meets MALIFICENT, by way of THE WATER HORSE. It's nice. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Awesome, thanks for that! Oh, and how was Johnny Depp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Depp was...radiant...as we British like to say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Does that mean something different to you than it would to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 It's an oblique reference to his appearance in THE FAST SHOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Gopping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 So how much is Depp in the movie anyway? Just at the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Spoilers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Just click the eyeball icon then put your answer in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Remember who you're talking to. It took him years before he managed to add an avatar. He's probably gonna click on Stiff's avatar after what you told him. Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Talking about avatars, who knew Richard was a Hard Rocker too? John Williams seems to attract them ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 What ever happened to your countryman? You know, the Sjonnie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 19 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Talking about avatars, who knew Richard was a Hard Rocker too? John Williams seems to attract them ... Richard has talked about Rush very frequently on this board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 17 minutes ago, Stefancos said: What ever happened to your countryman? You know, the Sjonnie? Another Hard Rocker! I don't know what happened to him. Some posters suddenly stop posting after a few months and go away. Maybe he realized Zimmer was more up his alley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,368 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 @DreamTheater? I miss him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 More then enough Belgians on this forum though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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