I never said that Home Alone 2 was good, but it is a cute enough movie. TFA made me tired and annoyed, and no, I didn’t think it was good, or even all that entertaining. When two movies that I don’t think are good go head to head, I tend to prefer the one that is easier to sit through.
The Person in Question
ENEMY MINE (1985)
Finally was able to get a hold of a copy of this on blu-ray. Absolutely wonderful film! Everything came together just right for it. Outstanding writing, directing and performances from everyone involved. The transfer on this blu-ray is fantastic, sharp clear picture and good color. All of the effects by ILM still hold up very well. It’s such a shame that this film was never appreciated in its time and is mostly forgotten today. If you’ve never seen it, I highly recommend it!
ENEMY MINE (1985)
Finally was able to get a hold of a copy of this on blu-ray. Absolutely wonderful film! Everything came together just right for it. Outstanding writing, directing and performances from everyone involved. The transfer on this blu-ray is fantastic, sharp clear picture and good color. All of the effects by ILM still hold up very well. It’s such a shame that this film was never appreciated in its time and is mostly forgotten today. If you’ve never seen it, I highly recommend it!
I’d pay money to see footage from the original shoot with the first director, (who was fired) and the original Drac makeup. Lou Gossett Jr. said in an old Starlog interview it looked like an “Egyptian lizard”, but AFAIK, no photos have ever seen the light of day.
Where were you in '77?
Beauty and the Beast
I actually ended up really enjoying myself. Found it to be a little slow at some points but a lot of the music was really fun and I came to really care for all the characters. A fun ride overall.
Rogue One (2016)
This is the Star Wars film I’ve been waiting for for years. It’s not perfect, no. Perhaps not even as good as SW & TESB. Regardless, I absolutely loved it. If I have any major beef with the film, it’s that Saw’s character seems too bi-polar – a homicidal looney one minute, a sad, pitiful, but overall level-headed man the next – which I assume is an artifact of the reshoots.
9/10
Oh, and I’ve decided to downgrade my score for Home Alone 2 to 6/10.
As far as I can see it’s 60 minutes of some guy talking about Garfield. Unless I’ve missed something, how is that a movie?
It’s a commentary on our post modern world, setting its sights on the very idea of criticism with biting irony and satire, without a hint of sarcasm that so often befalls other works of parody. It employs actors, production design, uses the entire Philip Glass score for Kundun, and in a similar vein to Best Picture winner Birdman and Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope, uses a single, unbroken take. It’s production values are high enough to be considered a professional effort, I don’t know what to really call it if not a movie, it is certainly art of some kind.
Seems more like some sort of video essay? I mean the concept of “movie” is a rather nebulous term so technically you could apply it to all manner of videos. That doesn’t mean you should, though.
Then F for Fake isn’t really a movie if “video essays” are excluded? It’s much more than just that one video, it’s really crazy the further you dig into it, requiring a near decade worth of preparation. I just felt like sharing it. I honestly did not expect controversy posting it, I put it here after being reprimanded for posting a video in the random images thread, since there’s no thread for non-Star Wars video finds.
Honestly, it’s not as if TFA is some kind of masterpiece even worth raving about. It was okay, not amazing, not awful. I’m sick of seeing all this condescension over it.
Isn’t this post itself condescending?
I don’t give a damn, I’m sick of seeing the same fight over and over again in every thread.
Also, I think it’s pretty clear DE is on the same page as you there.
I don’t. He was one of two instigators which prompted my post.
I’m taking a break from this place.
Also, I think it’s pretty clear DE is on the same page as you there.
I don’t. He was one of two instigators which prompted my post.
Are you referring to this?
I don’t know, I’d probably rather watch Home Alone 2 than TFA.
Is your taste in film that poor?
If so, I’d like to make it clear that I didn’t know MFM was being serious with that statement; I thought he was making fun of me. So I figured I’d indirectly insult myself – resort to self-deprecating humour in a roundabout manner – as a way of showing there were no hard feelings.
As far as I can see it’s 60 minutes of some guy talking about Garfield. Unless I’ve missed something, how is that a movie?
It’s a commentary on our post modern world, setting its sights on the very idea of criticism with biting irony and satire, without a hint of sarcasm that so often befalls other works of parody. It employs actors, production design, uses the entire Philip Glass score for Kundun, and in a similar vein to Best Picture winner Birdman and Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope, uses a single, unbroken take. It’s production values are high enough to be considered a professional effort, I don’t know what to really call it if not a movie, it is certainly art of some kind.
Seems more like some sort of video essay? I mean the concept of “movie” is a rather nebulous term so technically you could apply it to all manner of videos. That doesn’t mean you should, though.
Then F for Fake isn’t really a movie if “video essays” are excluded? It’s much more than just that one video, it’s really crazy the further you dig into it, requiring a near decade worth of preparation. I just felt like sharing it. I honestly did not expect controversy posting it, I put it here after being reprimanded for posting a video in the random images thread, since there’s no thread for non-Star Wars video finds.
F for Fake is a documentary too, though, and was released theatrically. (and now that I think of it, video essay isn’t really a good descriptor for that video because usually they’re essays presented through the cinematic medium rather than just told to the camera and they definitely tend to fall more into the category of “movies.” maybe video lecture would be better? a video lecture plus fun stuff that pops up.)
Listen, I don’t personally have an issue with you calling it a movie, I just think it’s a really weird thing to do.
Also, I feel like there must be an off topic equivalent of this: http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/YouTube-Vimeo-etc-Star-Wars-finds/id/11772
because I’m sure I’ve seen it before, and if there isn’t I see no reason why someone can’t just start that thread.
Honestly, it’s not as if TFA is some kind of masterpiece even worth raving about. It was okay, not amazing, not awful. I’m sick of seeing all this condescension over it.
Isn’t this post itself condescending?
I don’t give a damn, I’m sick of seeing the same fight over and over again in every thread.
Me too (and I know I’m part of the problem), just thought it was weird that you criticize using the same behavior being criticized.
Also, I think it’s pretty clear DE is on the same page as you there.
I don’t. He was one of two instigators which prompted my post.
Yeah but that was a joke man. Look at literally another post by DE on the subject, including this one from the same exact page: http://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/1058897
where he says that he’d rate the film 7/10 (or average, how you described it), if it weren’t for the Starkiller Base, which makes him rate it 6/10 (or below average).
I’m taking a break from this place.
Sure, if that’s what you think is best. I personally think you just need to lighten up a bit and stop taking things so seriously.
ENEMY MINE (1985)
Finally was able to get a hold of a copy of this on blu-ray. Absolutely wonderful film! Everything came together just right for it. Outstanding writing, directing and performances from everyone involved. The transfer on this blu-ray is fantastic, sharp clear picture and good color. All of the effects by ILM still hold up very well. It’s such a shame that this film was never appreciated in its time and is mostly forgotten today. If you’ve never seen it, I highly recommend it!
Oh yeah, my father showed me that in 2014 or 15. It was damn cheesy, but I enjoyed it for what it was. I liked the art direction.
Not enough people read the EU.
I put it here after being reprimanded for posting a video in the random images thread, since there’s no thread for non-Star Wars video finds.
http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/Youtube-finds/id/12656/page/1
I’m taking a break from this place.
Oh calm down. It’s not like I called you an asshole for posting it here, I just asked how it was a movie (and even allowed for the fact that I might be in error because I just skimmed through it.)
You’re taking this way too seriously.
Also, I think it’s pretty clear DE is on the same page as you there.
I don’t. He was one of two instigators which prompted my post.
Are you referring to this?
I don’t know, I’d probably rather watch Home Alone 2 than TFA.
Is your taste in film that poor?
If so, I’d like to make it clear that I didn’t know MFM was being serious with that statement; I thought he was making fun of me. So I figured I’d indirectly insult myself – resort to self-deprecating humour in a roundabout manner – as a way of showing there were no hard feelings.
And if one of the two was me I clearly said it was a joke so if you still found it condescending then that’s your problem.
Also, I think it’s pretty clear DE is on the same page as you there.
I don’t. He was one of two instigators which prompted my post.
Are you referring to this?
I don’t know, I’d probably rather watch Home Alone 2 than TFA.
Is your taste in film that poor?
If so, I’d like to make it clear that I didn’t know MFM was being serious with that statement; I thought he was making fun of me. So I figured I’d indirectly insult myself – resort to self-deprecating humour in a roundabout manner – as a way of showing there were no hard feelings.
I grow to appreciate you more and more Duracell.
Also, I think it’s pretty clear DE is on the same page as you there.
I don’t. He was one of two instigators which prompted my post.
Are you referring to this?
I don’t know, I’d probably rather watch Home Alone 2 than TFA.
Is your taste in film that poor?
If so, I’d like to make it clear that I didn’t know MFM was being serious with that statement; I thought he was making fun of me. So I figured I’d indirectly insult myself – resort to self-deprecating humour in a roundabout manner – as a way of showing there were no hard feelings.
No hard feelings at all. I was totally serious.
The Person in Question
All Nighter (2017) 6/10
“First feel fear, then get angry. Then go with your life into the fight.” - Bill Mollison
Beauty and the Beast
I actually ended up really enjoying myself. Found it to be a little slow at some points but a lot of the music was really fun and I came to really care for all the characters. A fun ride overall.
I enjoyed the production quality, but would you agree it’s a mistake to cast actors who can’t sing as leading roles in a musical?
I saw the scene where Beast transforms back to human. Belle looked so bored it was hilarious!
Beauty and the Beast
I actually ended up really enjoying myself. Found it to be a little slow at some points but a lot of the music was really fun and I came to really care for all the characters. A fun ride overall.
I enjoyed the production quality, but would you agree it’s a mistake to cast actors who can’t sing as leading roles in a musical?
This definetly was a negative for me. I think Emma did fine for the most part but there was definetly some lines that were not hit well at all and stuck out to me. The mother teapot’s singing of “Tale as Old as Time” was the one song I thought was done justice. I do agree though that there are many factors that keep it from great and not just good. I also wished more practical effects were used. More and more, everything is just feeling fake. And I’m not sure why but I feel like I was more scared of the beast in the animated feature then in the live action movie.
12 Angry Men (1957) – ★★★★ (Ebert Scale)
A wonderful film. I have thoroughly enjoyed this film since I was a small child.
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SONIC RACES THROUGH THE GREEN FIELDS.
THE SUN RACES THROUGH A BLUE SKY FILLED WITH WHITE CLOUDS.
THE WAYS OF HIS HEART ARE MUCH LIKE THE SUN. SONIC RUNS AND RESTS; THE SUN RISES AND SETS.
DON’T GIVE UP ON THE SUN. DON’T MAKE THE SUN LAUGH AT YOU.
12 Angry Men (1957) – ★★ (Ebert Scale)
A wonderful film. I have thoroughly enjoyed this film since I was a small child.
And it only gets two stars?
Yeah, I don’t get the point of rating films. Just say whether you liked it or disliked it and why. The idea of a grading scale for art always baffled me. How can you rate movies like Citizen Cane and Animal House on the same scale? They’re totally different.
The Person in Question
Like this:
Citizen Cane- 9/10
Animal House- 1/10
😉
I do agree with you though.
The Pink Panther 5/10
A Shot In The Dark 6/10
Return of the Pink Panther 7/10
The Pink Panther Strikes Again 7/10
Revenge of The Pink Panther 7/10
Trail of The Pink Panther 3/10
Curse of The Pink Panther 2/10
“First feel fear, then get angry. Then go with your life into the fight.” - Bill Mollison
I like how you both called it Citizen Cane.
i know right? Kitizen Kane
i know right? Kitizen Kane
Wasn’t he in the Kitizen Kane Klub?
