Concert for George - I found the indian music session quite interesting this time around, and I enjoyed the little “skits” they had before the actual concert more than usual. And of course, I cried a lot from “Isn’t It A Pity” all the way up to “I’ll See You In My Dreams”.
Like you guys aren’t the least bit curious about this one. 😉
Aagh, I don’t want to see Obi-wan dick.
LOL!
Where were you in '77?
Like you guys aren’t the least bit curious about this one. 😉
Well if you don’t mind.
Womb Raider. (2003)
4/5 A Near Masterpiece.
“Get over violence, madness and death? What else is there?”
Also known as Mr. Liquid Jungle.
Is there anything that hasn’t got a pron parody?
I remember the video store my family used to rent from back in the 80’s having adult movies discreetly kept behind the counter. (They even had those infamous X Rated Atari 2600 games other retailers wouldn’t touch.) I thought I saw the Temple of Doom logo on a VHS spine, it turned out to be Indiana Joan and the Black Hole of Mammoo. I don’t even want to know!
Where were you in '77?
Do Porno Parody’s count here? Not saying i watch them. Just Curious.
Lair.
Take it to the “What can you do with a potato” thread.
Take it to the “What can you do with a potato” thread.
Is it possible to make this Thread?
“Get over violence, madness and death? What else is there?”
Also known as Mr. Liquid Jungle.
Take it to the “What can you do with a potato” thread.
Is it possible to make this Thread?
You probably don’t recognize me because of the red arm.
Episode 9 Rewrite, The Starlight Project (Released!) and ANH Technicolor Project (Released!)
Star Wars- Thanks to Harmy, I at long last got the chance to see the original again, and goddamn, I’d forgotten. I’d forgotten that Lucas was once a young renegade who’d synthesized David Lean’s epic sweep with Kurosawa and Ford’s clean lines. I’d forgotten how he once put things onscreen no one had ever seen or heard before, I’d forgotten the lean, economical storytelling, brilliant aesthetic, I’d forgotten so much. Thanks, Harmy. Thanks.
The Empire Strikes Back- I’d also forgotten just how good a sequel this was, how slick, how intelligent, and just how brilliant it is. Superb special effects, strong performances, Kasdan’s witty script, Kershner’s sleek direction, the gorgeous cinematography, the expanding mythology, all of it. God, what a great film.
Return of the Jedi- Unfortunately, I’d also let my childhood memories cloud just how disappointing the conclusion was. The Luke-Vader-Palpatine material is decent, but the film does little to follow on almost everything that Empire set up so brilliantly, sidestepping Luke’s temptation by the Dark Side, Han Solo and Lando’s redemption arc, almost everything. Lucas still manages some impressive set pieces, but the whole thing feels like it wastes way too much potential. Ah, well. Like Meat Loaf says, two out of three ain’t bad.
Predator- John McTiernan’s sci-fi action thriller got planned by critics on first release and embraced as a classic by most action fans in the later years. Personally, I’m definitely more inclined to go with the latter. It’s a bit dated in places, especially with some of its sometimes over-the-top macho dialogue, but its iconic cast of movie badasses goes a long way towards selling it. But the real brilliance comes in the final half hour, a superbly constructed, powerfully suspenseful last act with almost no dialogue. Yeah, overall, revisiting this favorite from my teen years turned out way better than I expected.
“What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one.”
Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death
Star Wars - Thanks to Harmy, I at long last got the chance to see the original again, and goddamn, I’d forgotten. I’d forgotten that Lucas was once a young renegade who’d synthesized David Lean’s epic sweep with Kurosawa and Ford’s clean lines. I’d forgotten how he once put things onscreen no one had ever seen or heard before, I’d forgotten the lean, economical storytelling, brilliant aesthetic, I’d forgotten so much. Thanks, Harmy. Thanks.
I mean, I know that the Special Editions don’t even compare to the original, but besides everything Mos Eisley, most changes are color, sound and some “subtle” changes. Just because the STAR WARS logo goes back too quickly doesn’t mean that Lucas’ lean, economic storytelling and brilliant aesthetics are not there. I love what Harmy did to the film and it’s honestly a masterpiece, the guy is insanely skillful, I’m not downplaying him, don’t get me wrong; I’m just saying that even though the original is very superior in very subtle ways, I think you’re being too harsh on the special editions by saying they worsened some storytelling aspects of the movie. (Jabba scene does, but that’s it)
Ummmm…Han shooting first would like a gigantic word with you.
“Besides everything Mos Eisley”
I think you’re being too harsh on the special editions by saying they worsened some storytelling aspects of the movie. (Jabba scene does, but that’s it)
Sigh
Looper (2012) - 4/5
It’s a fun, twisty sci-fi yarn that felt like it was ripped from old pulp novels.
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“Pitch Perfect”
I think I’m supposed to like this movie? It feels like they were trying really hard to make me like this but I spent most of the running time being only very gently amused and tutting whenever Rebel Wilson was onscreen. Maybe I’m from the wrong culture or social class but I just didn’t get it. Bit of a shame as it’s a good idea - 3 out of 10.
Ha I always confuse Rebel Wilson with Rebel Alley and I’m like “she’s not a real person!”
Mark’s Down On Your Syntax said:
“Pitch Perfect”
I think I’m supposed to like this movie? It feels like they were trying really hard to make me like this but I spent most of the running time being only very gently amused and tutting whenever Rebel Wilson was onscreen. Maybe I’m from the wrong culture or social class but I just didn’t get it. Bit of a shame as it’s a good idea - 3 out of 10.
I have not seen this - or know much about it - yet somehow… I can’t get the thought out of my head that this is a Hollywood version of ‘Brassed Off’. Y’know… some studio exec thought ‘that did well with the critics and made money’ - let’s do ‘our’ version of it - and then changed somewhat in the process along the way…
(damn the aging cynic in me - it has been 22 years afterall 😉)
Sod it - I’m off to watch Brassed Off - it has Pete Postlethwaite in it, whereas Pitch Perfect does not…
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Brassed Off is a class act whereas Pitch Perfect is a crass act.
Mark’s Down On Your Syntax said:
Brassed Off is a class act whereas Pitch Perfect is a crass act.
😃
A little patience goes a long way on this old-school Rebel base. If you are having issues finding what you are looking for, these will be of some help…
Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within : About : Help : Site Rules : Fan Project Rules : Announcements
‘How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + FAQs - includes info on how to search for projects and threads on the OT•com
A Project Index for Star Wars Preservations (Harmy’s Despecialized & 4K77/80/83 etc) : A Project Index for Star Wars Fan Edits (adywan & Hal 9000 etc)
… and take your time to look around this site before posting - to get a feel for this place. Don’t just lazily make yet another thread asking for projects.
Isn’t Pitch Perfect just some generic pop schlock aimed at a Millennial/post-Millennial crowd? I wouldn’t expect it to be a paragon of artistic expression.
I saw Shape Of Water, it was fantastic, a must see.
I saw Shape Of Water, it was fantastic, a must seee.
So “must see” it needed that extra “E”.
I saw Shape Of Water, it was fantastic, a must seee.
So “must see” it needed that extra “E”.
I fixed it, thanks for letting me know. 😁
