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  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    edited October 2023 Posts: 24,177
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    The Batman (2022)
    Watched it late last night. 4k tape, I concur with someone who suggested Greig Fraser as cinematographer for Bond 26, it looks fab. I really liked this very dark take on The Caped Crusader when I saw it in the cinema. And it was worth buying on bluray. Robert Pattinson makes for a very strong depiction of Batman and Paul Dano is chilling as The Riddler. Plot is quite convoluted and its too long, but I love the whole Detective side to Batman here, and the action is excellent ( cracking car chase in the rain!) And good score from Michael Giacchino. Looking forward to the sequel!

    I agree with all the positives. As for the plot, I think it's cool that the film actually requires Batman to do some detective work, but a little side-mission as it were, a story told parallel to the Riddler case that deeply involves Batman / Bruce Wayne, could have "oomphed" things up a little bit. That said, I honestly enjoy the quiet, dark, and slow build of the film.

    And yes: a big shoutout to Giacchino! Fabulous, haunting, melodic score -- has seriously become one of my very favourites in the pantheon of Batman scores.
  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T. and the M.G.'s
    Posts: 7,021
    I enjoyed The Batman quite a bit but please cut it out with the Joker. I've had enough of the guy.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,968
    It's not the last one I saw but I checked out De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise for the first time the other day and thought it was fantastically brilliant. I had such a damn good time with it.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    Posts: 13,978
    The Magic Crystal (1986)
    img-cynthia-rothrock-and-richard-norton-the-magic-crystal-blu-ray.jpg
    Odd mashup of HK martial arts, and ET. Though the Greek scenery is a lovely backdrop, and while it isn't on par with her other HK films (or even some of her US films) Rothrock delivers the goods as usual.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
    Posts: 7,417
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    It's not the last one I saw but I checked out De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise for the first time the other day and thought it was fantastically brilliant. I had such a damn good time with it.

    I just purchased De Palmas 'Carlitos Way' in 4k, dont think I've watched it since the cinema!
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    edited October 2023 Posts: 4,626
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    The Batman (2022)
    Watched it late last night. 4k tape, I concur with someone who suggested Greig Fraser as cinematographer for Bond 26, it looks fab. I really liked this very dark take on The Caped Crusader when I saw it in the cinema. And it was worth buying on bluray. Robert Pattinson makes for a very strong depiction of Batman and Paul Dano is chilling as The Riddler. Plot is quite convoluted and its too long, but I love the whole Detective side to Batman here, and the action is excellent ( cracking car chase in the rain!) And good score from Michael Giacchino. Looking forward to the sequel!

    I agree with all the positives. As for the plot, I think it's cool that the film actually requires Batman to do some detective work, but a little side-mission as it were, a story told parallel to the Riddler case that deeply involves Batman / Bruce Wayne, could have "oomphed" things up a little bit. That said, I honestly enjoy the quiet, dark, and slow build of the film.

    And yes: a big shoutout to Giacchino! Fabulous, haunting, melodic score -- has seriously become one of my very favourites in the pantheon of Batman scores.
    mattjoes wrote: »
    I enjoyed The Batman quite a bit but please cut it out with the Joker. I've had enough of the guy.

    I agree, same with the Penguin. Next to Lex and Zod for Superman, these two Bat-Villains need a break. I hope Robin and Clayface (as a shape-shifter) are in Part 2. I'm curious to read The Riddler: Year One prequel by Paul Dano.
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny

    harrison-ford-indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny-648c6a121c48b.jpg?resize=980:*

    Yeah alright, it's a pretty decent film in my opinion. Granted, I dropped the bar low enough to avoid major disappointment. Then again, it's an Indy film that was released 42 years after the original, starring Harrison Ford around the age of 80. Other "treasure-hunting" adventure flicks have borrowed heavily from the previous Raiders films, always looking for ways to do things bigger and more grandiose. A modern Indiana Jones film that cares more about nostalgia than innovation -- which makes perfect sense given that this is most likely Dr. Jones' swan song -- is no longer a big draw for younger audiences who expect to see the film turn up in their Disney+ list soon anyway. And I realize that I too, against my better efforts, have inevitably been influenced by some of the more modern blockbusters.

    And yet, I didn't go in with my arms folded. I noticed the CGI and de-aging technology, but I wasn't bothered by them. In fact, about an hour into the movie, I realized I was actually having a lot of fun, not at all bothered by the color palette or callbacks to the previous films. I could tell what parts of the score were simply pulled from Williams' previous scores, but I still enjoyed the music very much. I, too, regret that Short Round never returned to the series, but it's not something that annoys me. And while PWB can be a bit much for some, I was more than pleased with her in this film.

    The plot feels like something out of a Wolfenstein video game, but I have sort of been waiting for this story for a long time. I get that the climax may seem too farfetched to many people, but I want to applaud the film's audacity to actually take us there--and if you ask me (which you don't), I'd say that the film handles it with dignity.

    Overall, I had a lot of fun with this fifth Indiana Jones film, and I predict that some of its furious detractors will come around in the next few years. It has its qualities, and they are easy to spot, as long as one accepts that this isn't Raiders Of The Lost Ark, and never was going to be Raiders Of The Lost Ark. At the very least I rank TDOD higher than KOTKS, and somewhat on the same level as TLC. Nothing beats ROTLA, though. And TTOD is my personal favorite, so...

    Yes, I wanted cheap entertainment with Indy 5 and I got it. I feel that Lucasfilm hasn't done enough with Indy as a brand as they could have. There's A LOT of reasons why, but there are a few people who deserve the blame.

    Also, I didn't mind PWB as a character. I would mind her writing an Indy novel or two. My family and I said the most off-putting thing about her was that big birthmark on forehead. It got REALLY distracting at times, in particular on the big screen. I also think that Sallah and Marion should have come along for the adventure. It would have been a good send for all the characters that started the series. Hopefully, a novelization of the film will be released one day.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,177
    MaxCasino wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    The Batman (2022)
    Watched it late last night. 4k tape, I concur with someone who suggested Greig Fraser as cinematographer for Bond 26, it looks fab. I really liked this very dark take on The Caped Crusader when I saw it in the cinema. And it was worth buying on bluray. Robert Pattinson makes for a very strong depiction of Batman and Paul Dano is chilling as The Riddler. Plot is quite convoluted and its too long, but I love the whole Detective side to Batman here, and the action is excellent ( cracking car chase in the rain!) And good score from Michael Giacchino. Looking forward to the sequel!

    I agree with all the positives. As for the plot, I think it's cool that the film actually requires Batman to do some detective work, but a little side-mission as it were, a story told parallel to the Riddler case that deeply involves Batman / Bruce Wayne, could have "oomphed" things up a little bit. That said, I honestly enjoy the quiet, dark, and slow build of the film.

    And yes: a big shoutout to Giacchino! Fabulous, haunting, melodic score -- has seriously become one of my very favourites in the pantheon of Batman scores.
    mattjoes wrote: »
    I enjoyed The Batman quite a bit but please cut it out with the Joker. I've had enough of the guy.

    I agree, same with the Penguin. Next to Lex and Zod for Superman, these two Bat-Villains need a break. I hope Robin and Clayface (as a shape-shifter) are in Part 2. I'm curious to read The Riddler: Year One prequel by Paul Dano.
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny

    harrison-ford-indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny-648c6a121c48b.jpg?resize=980:*

    Yeah alright, it's a pretty decent film in my opinion. Granted, I dropped the bar low enough to avoid major disappointment. Then again, it's an Indy film that was released 42 years after the original, starring Harrison Ford around the age of 80. Other "treasure-hunting" adventure flicks have borrowed heavily from the previous Raiders films, always looking for ways to do things bigger and more grandiose. A modern Indiana Jones film that cares more about nostalgia than innovation -- which makes perfect sense given that this is most likely Dr. Jones' swan song -- is no longer a big draw for younger audiences who expect to see the film turn up in their Disney+ list soon anyway. And I realize that I too, against my better efforts, have inevitably been influenced by some of the more modern blockbusters.

    And yet, I didn't go in with my arms folded. I noticed the CGI and de-aging technology, but I wasn't bothered by them. In fact, about an hour into the movie, I realized I was actually having a lot of fun, not at all bothered by the color palette or callbacks to the previous films. I could tell what parts of the score were simply pulled from Williams' previous scores, but I still enjoyed the music very much. I, too, regret that Short Round never returned to the series, but it's not something that annoys me. And while PWB can be a bit much for some, I was more than pleased with her in this film.

    The plot feels like something out of a Wolfenstein video game, but I have sort of been waiting for this story for a long time. I get that the climax may seem too farfetched to many people, but I want to applaud the film's audacity to actually take us there--and if you ask me (which you don't), I'd say that the film handles it with dignity.

    Overall, I had a lot of fun with this fifth Indiana Jones film, and I predict that some of its furious detractors will come around in the next few years. It has its qualities, and they are easy to spot, as long as one accepts that this isn't Raiders Of The Lost Ark, and never was going to be Raiders Of The Lost Ark. At the very least I rank TDOD higher than KOTKS, and somewhat on the same level as TLC. Nothing beats ROTLA, though. And TTOD is my personal favorite, so...

    Yes, I wanted cheap entertainment with Indy 5 and I got it. I feel that Lucasfilm hasn't done enough with Indy as a brand as they could have. There's A LOT of reasons why, but there are a few people who deserve the blame.

    Also, I didn't mind PWB as a character. I would mind her writing an Indy novel or two. My family and I said the most off-putting thing about her was that big birthmark on forehead. It got REALLY distracting at times, in particular on the big screen. I also think that Sallah and Marion should have come along for the adventure. It would have been a good send for all the characters that started the series. Hopefully, a novelization of the film will be released one day.

    I'm just curious, but is that still a thing? They often put out novelizations decades ago because it took forever for people to be able to see a film a second time after its cinematic run.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
    edited October 2023 Posts: 4,626
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    MaxCasino wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    The Batman (2022)
    Watched it late last night. 4k tape, I concur with someone who suggested Greig Fraser as cinematographer for Bond 26, it looks fab. I really liked this very dark take on The Caped Crusader when I saw it in the cinema. And it was worth buying on bluray. Robert Pattinson makes for a very strong depiction of Batman and Paul Dano is chilling as The Riddler. Plot is quite convoluted and its too long, but I love the whole Detective side to Batman here, and the action is excellent ( cracking car chase in the rain!) And good score from Michael Giacchino. Looking forward to the sequel!

    I agree with all the positives. As for the plot, I think it's cool that the film actually requires Batman to do some detective work, but a little side-mission as it were, a story told parallel to the Riddler case that deeply involves Batman / Bruce Wayne, could have "oomphed" things up a little bit. That said, I honestly enjoy the quiet, dark, and slow build of the film.

    And yes: a big shoutout to Giacchino! Fabulous, haunting, melodic score -- has seriously become one of my very favourites in the pantheon of Batman scores.
    mattjoes wrote: »
    I enjoyed The Batman quite a bit but please cut it out with the Joker. I've had enough of the guy.

    I agree, same with the Penguin. Next to Lex and Zod for Superman, these two Bat-Villains need a break. I hope Robin and Clayface (as a shape-shifter) are in Part 2. I'm curious to read The Riddler: Year One prequel by Paul Dano.
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny

    harrison-ford-indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny-648c6a121c48b.jpg?resize=980:*

    Yeah alright, it's a pretty decent film in my opinion. Granted, I dropped the bar low enough to avoid major disappointment. Then again, it's an Indy film that was released 42 years after the original, starring Harrison Ford around the age of 80. Other "treasure-hunting" adventure flicks have borrowed heavily from the previous Raiders films, always looking for ways to do things bigger and more grandiose. A modern Indiana Jones film that cares more about nostalgia than innovation -- which makes perfect sense given that this is most likely Dr. Jones' swan song -- is no longer a big draw for younger audiences who expect to see the film turn up in their Disney+ list soon anyway. And I realize that I too, against my better efforts, have inevitably been influenced by some of the more modern blockbusters.

    And yet, I didn't go in with my arms folded. I noticed the CGI and de-aging technology, but I wasn't bothered by them. In fact, about an hour into the movie, I realized I was actually having a lot of fun, not at all bothered by the color palette or callbacks to the previous films. I could tell what parts of the score were simply pulled from Williams' previous scores, but I still enjoyed the music very much. I, too, regret that Short Round never returned to the series, but it's not something that annoys me. And while PWB can be a bit much for some, I was more than pleased with her in this film.

    The plot feels like something out of a Wolfenstein video game, but I have sort of been waiting for this story for a long time. I get that the climax may seem too farfetched to many people, but I want to applaud the film's audacity to actually take us there--and if you ask me (which you don't), I'd say that the film handles it with dignity.

    Overall, I had a lot of fun with this fifth Indiana Jones film, and I predict that some of its furious detractors will come around in the next few years. It has its qualities, and they are easy to spot, as long as one accepts that this isn't Raiders Of The Lost Ark, and never was going to be Raiders Of The Lost Ark. At the very least I rank TDOD higher than KOTKS, and somewhat on the same level as TLC. Nothing beats ROTLA, though. And TTOD is my personal favorite, so...

    Yes, I wanted cheap entertainment with Indy 5 and I got it. I feel that Lucasfilm hasn't done enough with Indy as a brand as they could have. There's A LOT of reasons why, but there are a few people who deserve the blame.

    Also, I didn't mind PWB as a character. I would mind her writing an Indy novel or two. My family and I said the most off-putting thing about her was that big birthmark on forehead. It got REALLY distracting at times, in particular on the big screen. I also think that Sallah and Marion should have come along for the adventure. It would have been a good send for all the characters that started the series. Hopefully, a novelization of the film will be released one day.

    I'm just curious, but is that still a thing? They often put out novelizations decades ago because it took forever for people to be able to see a film a second time after its cinematic run.

    I don't think so, or not as common. After Quentin Tarantino wrote Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, I kind of wish it would become more in style. I still think that Bond should have them, if IFP has a recurring author, and EON if they don't have screenwriting problems. Skyfall would have been perfect. Lucasfilm always does them for Star Wars movies, and the other Indiana Jones movies. Let's keep the tradition alive!
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,968
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    It's not the last one I saw but I checked out De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise for the first time the other day and thought it was fantastically brilliant. I had such a damn good time with it.

    I just purchased De Palmas 'Carlitos Way' in 4k, dont think I've watched it since the cinema!

    That’s one I’ve meant to see for suuuuch a long while now and have failed to do so. I gotta get around to it soon. I take it you love it?
  • j_w_pepperj_w_pepper Born on the bayou, but I now hear a new dog barkin'
    Posts: 9,028
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    MaxCasino wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    The Batman (2022)
    Watched it late last night. 4k tape, I concur with someone who suggested Greig Fraser as cinematographer for Bond 26, it looks fab. I really liked this very dark take on The Caped Crusader when I saw it in the cinema. And it was worth buying on bluray. Robert Pattinson makes for a very strong depiction of Batman and Paul Dano is chilling as The Riddler. Plot is quite convoluted and its too long, but I love the whole Detective side to Batman here, and the action is excellent ( cracking car chase in the rain!) And good score from Michael Giacchino. Looking forward to the sequel!

    I agree with all the positives. As for the plot, I think it's cool that the film actually requires Batman to do some detective work, but a little side-mission as it were, a story told parallel to the Riddler case that deeply involves Batman / Bruce Wayne, could have "oomphed" things up a little bit. That said, I honestly enjoy the quiet, dark, and slow build of the film.

    And yes: a big shoutout to Giacchino! Fabulous, haunting, melodic score -- has seriously become one of my very favourites in the pantheon of Batman scores.
    mattjoes wrote: »
    I enjoyed The Batman quite a bit but please cut it out with the Joker. I've had enough of the guy.

    I agree, same with the Penguin. Next to Lex and Zod for Superman, these two Bat-Villains need a break. I hope Robin and Clayface (as a shape-shifter) are in Part 2. I'm curious to read The Riddler: Year One prequel by Paul Dano.
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny

    harrison-ford-indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny-648c6a121c48b.jpg?resize=980:*

    Yeah alright, it's a pretty decent film in my opinion. Granted, I dropped the bar low enough to avoid major disappointment. Then again, it's an Indy film that was released 42 years after the original, starring Harrison Ford around the age of 80. Other "treasure-hunting" adventure flicks have borrowed heavily from the previous Raiders films, always looking for ways to do things bigger and more grandiose. A modern Indiana Jones film that cares more about nostalgia than innovation -- which makes perfect sense given that this is most likely Dr. Jones' swan song -- is no longer a big draw for younger audiences who expect to see the film turn up in their Disney+ list soon anyway. And I realize that I too, against my better efforts, have inevitably been influenced by some of the more modern blockbusters.

    And yet, I didn't go in with my arms folded. I noticed the CGI and de-aging technology, but I wasn't bothered by them. In fact, about an hour into the movie, I realized I was actually having a lot of fun, not at all bothered by the color palette or callbacks to the previous films. I could tell what parts of the score were simply pulled from Williams' previous scores, but I still enjoyed the music very much. I, too, regret that Short Round never returned to the series, but it's not something that annoys me. And while PWB can be a bit much for some, I was more than pleased with her in this film.

    The plot feels like something out of a Wolfenstein video game, but I have sort of been waiting for this story for a long time. I get that the climax may seem too farfetched to many people, but I want to applaud the film's audacity to actually take us there--and if you ask me (which you don't), I'd say that the film handles it with dignity.

    Overall, I had a lot of fun with this fifth Indiana Jones film, and I predict that some of its furious detractors will come around in the next few years. It has its qualities, and they are easy to spot, as long as one accepts that this isn't Raiders Of The Lost Ark, and never was going to be Raiders Of The Lost Ark. At the very least I rank TDOD higher than KOTKS, and somewhat on the same level as TLC. Nothing beats ROTLA, though. And TTOD is my personal favorite, so...

    Yes, I wanted cheap entertainment with Indy 5 and I got it. I feel that Lucasfilm hasn't done enough with Indy as a brand as they could have. There's A LOT of reasons why, but there are a few people who deserve the blame.

    Also, I didn't mind PWB as a character. I would mind her writing an Indy novel or two. My family and I said the most off-putting thing about her was that big birthmark on forehead. It got REALLY distracting at times, in particular on the big screen. I also think that Sallah and Marion should have come along for the adventure. It would have been a good send for all the characters that started the series. Hopefully, a novelization of the film will be released one day.

    I'm just curious, but is that still a thing? They often put out novelizations decades ago because it took forever for people to be able to see a film a second time after its cinematic run.

    Right, I never had the faintest thought of reading the novelization of a film What sense does it make?
  • Mathis1Mathis1
    Posts: 7,417
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    It's not the last one I saw but I checked out De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise for the first time the other day and thought it was fantastically brilliant. I had such a damn good time with it.

    I just purchased De Palmas 'Carlitos Way' in 4k, dont think I've watched it since the cinema!

    That’s one I’ve meant to see for suuuuch a long while now and have failed to do so. I gotta get around to it soon. I take it you love it?

    Terrific movie. Pacino is marvellous. And Sean Penn is equally good, splendid thriller
    Looking forward to watching it again
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,177
    j_w_pepper wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    MaxCasino wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    The Batman (2022)
    Watched it late last night. 4k tape, I concur with someone who suggested Greig Fraser as cinematographer for Bond 26, it looks fab. I really liked this very dark take on The Caped Crusader when I saw it in the cinema. And it was worth buying on bluray. Robert Pattinson makes for a very strong depiction of Batman and Paul Dano is chilling as The Riddler. Plot is quite convoluted and its too long, but I love the whole Detective side to Batman here, and the action is excellent ( cracking car chase in the rain!) And good score from Michael Giacchino. Looking forward to the sequel!

    I agree with all the positives. As for the plot, I think it's cool that the film actually requires Batman to do some detective work, but a little side-mission as it were, a story told parallel to the Riddler case that deeply involves Batman / Bruce Wayne, could have "oomphed" things up a little bit. That said, I honestly enjoy the quiet, dark, and slow build of the film.

    And yes: a big shoutout to Giacchino! Fabulous, haunting, melodic score -- has seriously become one of my very favourites in the pantheon of Batman scores.
    mattjoes wrote: »
    I enjoyed The Batman quite a bit but please cut it out with the Joker. I've had enough of the guy.

    I agree, same with the Penguin. Next to Lex and Zod for Superman, these two Bat-Villains need a break. I hope Robin and Clayface (as a shape-shifter) are in Part 2. I'm curious to read The Riddler: Year One prequel by Paul Dano.
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny

    harrison-ford-indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny-648c6a121c48b.jpg?resize=980:*

    Yeah alright, it's a pretty decent film in my opinion. Granted, I dropped the bar low enough to avoid major disappointment. Then again, it's an Indy film that was released 42 years after the original, starring Harrison Ford around the age of 80. Other "treasure-hunting" adventure flicks have borrowed heavily from the previous Raiders films, always looking for ways to do things bigger and more grandiose. A modern Indiana Jones film that cares more about nostalgia than innovation -- which makes perfect sense given that this is most likely Dr. Jones' swan song -- is no longer a big draw for younger audiences who expect to see the film turn up in their Disney+ list soon anyway. And I realize that I too, against my better efforts, have inevitably been influenced by some of the more modern blockbusters.

    And yet, I didn't go in with my arms folded. I noticed the CGI and de-aging technology, but I wasn't bothered by them. In fact, about an hour into the movie, I realized I was actually having a lot of fun, not at all bothered by the color palette or callbacks to the previous films. I could tell what parts of the score were simply pulled from Williams' previous scores, but I still enjoyed the music very much. I, too, regret that Short Round never returned to the series, but it's not something that annoys me. And while PWB can be a bit much for some, I was more than pleased with her in this film.

    The plot feels like something out of a Wolfenstein video game, but I have sort of been waiting for this story for a long time. I get that the climax may seem too farfetched to many people, but I want to applaud the film's audacity to actually take us there--and if you ask me (which you don't), I'd say that the film handles it with dignity.

    Overall, I had a lot of fun with this fifth Indiana Jones film, and I predict that some of its furious detractors will come around in the next few years. It has its qualities, and they are easy to spot, as long as one accepts that this isn't Raiders Of The Lost Ark, and never was going to be Raiders Of The Lost Ark. At the very least I rank TDOD higher than KOTKS, and somewhat on the same level as TLC. Nothing beats ROTLA, though. And TTOD is my personal favorite, so...

    Yes, I wanted cheap entertainment with Indy 5 and I got it. I feel that Lucasfilm hasn't done enough with Indy as a brand as they could have. There's A LOT of reasons why, but there are a few people who deserve the blame.

    Also, I didn't mind PWB as a character. I would mind her writing an Indy novel or two. My family and I said the most off-putting thing about her was that big birthmark on forehead. It got REALLY distracting at times, in particular on the big screen. I also think that Sallah and Marion should have come along for the adventure. It would have been a good send for all the characters that started the series. Hopefully, a novelization of the film will be released one day.

    I'm just curious, but is that still a thing? They often put out novelizations decades ago because it took forever for people to be able to see a film a second time after its cinematic run.

    Right, I never had the faintest thought of reading the novelization of a film What sense does it make?

    I have read a few in my life. GoldenEye, TWINE, the complete (then) Alien trilogy, and Asimov's novelization of Fantastic Voyage come to mind. GoldenEye was okay, TWINE was a delight because it proved some of my points, and Fantastic Voyage was great because that book was in the hands of a master who actually added more science to the story.

    The Alien trilogy, by Alan Dean Foster, was interesting. Knowing the films by heart, I discovered a few surprising discrepancies between films and books (probably because novelizations were often commissioned even before filming had wrapped up.) Foster's prose is furthermore an acquired taste, and it was a bit of an endurance test for me too, as the main stories were well-known to me.

    After reading these titles, I decided that I wasn't going to read novelizations anymore.

    But what about the comic book alternative? Tons of Star Wars and other titles out there, re-telling a film, only faster. And this time, it's a visual medium as well. I guess I'm a sucker for some of these. The Burton/Schumacher Batman films, for example, were adapted faithfully but still with a lot to enjoy. Since they eat up less of my time, I guess I'll continue tracking them down.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,092
    Dressed to Kill after all these years this film still creeps me out, De Palma's direction and pacing is truly unnerving. The build up to the first killing and murder itself is shocking.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    Posts: 24,177
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Dressed to Kill after all these years this film still creeps me out, De Palma's direction and pacing is truly unnerving. The build up to the first killing and murder itself is shocking.

    Great score too!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,092
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Dressed to Kill after all these years this film still creeps me out, De Palma's direction and pacing is truly unnerving. The build up to the first killing and murder itself is shocking.

    Great score too!

    Agreed it puts the viewer on edge at times, the streets are not a safe place to be in this movie.
  • 007ClassicBondFan007ClassicBondFan
    Posts: 2,266
    The Thing (1982);

    John Carpenter’s Magnum Opus. My absolutely favorite horror film of all time, and perhaps my favorite film of all time?
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,092
    007ClassicBondFan wrote: »
    The Thing (1982);

    John Carpenter’s Magnum Opus. My absolutely favorite horror film of all time, and perhaps my favorite film of all time?

    I am currently watching that classic, amazing practical effects brilliant movie, along with Alien the very best in the genre.
  • Baltimore_007_Baltimore_007_
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    Beyond the Mat. It's not really a movie but a documentary of sorts. Back when the WWF was not the organization we know today they put together a comprehensive look into the reality of what goes on inside and out the ring. It's better suited to wrestling enthusiasts than the casual viewer but provides a fascinating insight into what goes on when the arenas have cleared and fights concluded.

    Shame to view it so soon after Terry Funk's demise but he's one of the featured names along with other quote 'national treasures' Jake Roberts and Mick Foley. These guys put themselves through hell to reach or fulfil a certain endeavor and unless you take an inside look into their personal battles you kind of miss out on the bigger story.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    007ClassicBondFan wrote: »
    The Thing (1982);

    John Carpenter’s Magnum Opus. My absolutely favorite horror film of all time, and perhaps my favorite film of all time?

    I am so happy for the reappraisal that THE THING has been granted over the years, chaps. What happened upon its release in '82 is a grandiose oversight, a legendary dishonor the film shares with that other Magnus Opus, BLADE RUNNER.

    Carpenter's THE THING is an exceptionally well-made horror flick, original, Lovecraftian, and bloody tense from start to finish. Its effects are a true delight; the casting of nothing but relatively old, "ugly" men is bold; the claustrophobia is effective; and the paranoia keeps haunting me to this day. This film is so far ahead of its time, we still haven't seen anything that can compete with it.

    The only thing I regret is that Carpenter didn't (fully) write the score but left that duty to Morricone. And while the score is effective, one can only dream of a 'Prince Of Darkness'-like score for this film.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    The Wicker Man- Final Cut (1973)
    I got this superb 4k steelbook of Robin Hardys cult horror movie. There are still a few ropey shots that they couldnt clean up, but generally it looks superb ( the final shot is stunning!)
    The story about a staunch Catholic policeman (Edward Woodward) called to the island of Summerisle looking for a missing child, and encountering a pagan diocese overseen by a Lord ( Christopher Lee) where everyone is behaving oddly, it culminates in a terrifying climax involving The Wicker Man of the title! Written by Anthony Shaffer, it has a fascinating history, with missing scenes and the bizarre story of Rod Stewart trying to get it banned because of his then wife Britt Eklands nude dancing scene ( bizarrely, as a body double was used!!) I've seen lots of different cuts over the years, this is meant to be the final one. Using crazy folk music and a cast including Ingrid Pitt, Horror legend Lee always stated it was his favourite role!
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    Some great choices for Halloween I see! Not sure about what I will do yet, but I did stuff the month already with the entire Halloween franchise and the new FNAF movie.
  • j_w_pepperj_w_pepper Born on the bayou, but I now hear a new dog barkin'
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    DarthDimi wrote: »
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    I am so happy for the reappraisal that THE THING has been granted over the years, chaps. What happened upon its release in '82 is a grandiose oversight, a legendary dishonor the film shares with that other Magnus Opus, BLADE RUNNER.
    I wouldn't mention this if you weren't a teacher, @DarthDimi , but "opus", in spite of the masculin-looking ending, is a neutral noun. So magnum opus (as @007ClassicBondFan wrote), or probably more frequently opus magnum would be correct. Sorry, six years of Latin over fifty years ago leave their traces.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    j_w_pepper wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
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    I am so happy for the reappraisal that THE THING has been granted over the years, chaps. What happened upon its release in '82 is a grandiose oversight, a legendary dishonor the film shares with that other Magnus Opus, BLADE RUNNER.
    I wouldn't mention this if you weren't a teacher, @DarthDimi , but "opus", in spite of the masculin-looking ending, is a neutral noun. So magnum opus (as @007ClassicBondFan wrote), or probably more frequently opus magnum would be correct. Sorry, six years of Latin over fifty years ago leave their traces.

    Thanks for the correction, @j_w_pepper. I should have spotted the error as I spent six years studying Latin too. But typing on my smartphone is ridiculously difficult with the autocorrect function thinking it knows everything better. 😊
  • j_w_pepperj_w_pepper Born on the bayou, but I now hear a new dog barkin'
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    Yeah, that's why I try to avoid typing on my smartphone and rather use a real computer whenever available. And I have to correct myself nonetheless, those were only five years of Latin that I had, come to think of it (grades 7 through 11). But still.
  • 007ClassicBondFan007ClassicBondFan
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    DarthDimi wrote: »
    007ClassicBondFan wrote: »
    The Thing (1982);

    John Carpenter’s Magnum Opus. My absolutely favorite horror film of all time, and perhaps my favorite film of all time?

    I am so happy for the reappraisal that THE THING has been granted over the years, chaps. What happened upon its release in '82 is a grandiose oversight, a legendary dishonor the film shares with that other Magnus Opus, BLADE RUNNER.

    Carpenter's THE THING is an exceptionally well-made horror flick, original, Lovecraftian, and bloody tense from start to finish. Its effects are a true delight; the casting of nothing but relatively old, "ugly" men is bold; the claustrophobia is effective; and the paranoia keeps haunting me to this day. This film is so far ahead of its time, we still haven't seen anything that can compete with it.

    The only thing I regret is that Carpenter didn't (fully) write the score but left that duty to Morricone. And while the score is effective, one can only dream of a 'Prince Of Darkness'-like score for this film.

    I agree with everything you said. It’s such a huge shame that this film didn’t land with audiences back then the way it does now. It’s also a huge shame that Carpenter never had the chance to do more big “studio” films after this.
  • mattjoesmattjoes Julie T. and the M.G.'s
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    THE THING is a disgusting film, and that's not a complaint. Just truly disgusting stuff. My favorite transformation, albeit not the most disgusting one, is the chest cavity with teeth. Brilliant concept, and great execution (those teeth that look like ice, yuck).
  • 007ClassicBondFan007ClassicBondFan
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    mattjoes wrote: »
    THE THING is a disgusting film, and that's not a complaint. Just truly disgusting stuff. My favorite transformation, albeit not the most disgusting one, is the chest cavity with teeth. Brilliant concept, and great execution (those teeth that look like ice, yuck).

    Norris-Thing!!! Yeah that was a great effects! Poor Charles Hallahan had to be strapped to that table all day while they rigged that effect. Still one of the greatest sequences in the film! Palmer-Thing is my personal favorite transformation! I also really like how the film doesn’t show the monsters true form. That was one of the mistakes the 2011 film made imo.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Dressed to Kill after all these years this film still creeps me out, De Palma's direction and pacing is truly unnerving. The build up to the first killing and murder itself is shocking.

    One of his best.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Creasy47 wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Dressed to Kill after all these years this film still creeps me out, De Palma's direction and pacing is truly unnerving. The build up to the first killing and murder itself is shocking.

    One of his best.

    There are some good documentary's of cast member's going through scenes on the ARROW edition, Angie Dickenson really did like the film a lot she considered it her best acting role.

    Behind the scenes you really do see how meticulous De Palma was when it came to detail, which to be fair shows in most of his movies.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    Thelma & Louise (1991). This is the second time I watched this one. Very entertaining but also horribly tragic film. Still holds plenty of power and relevance.
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