FanFiltration

"Babylon 5"

What a great show this is...

He's got some five O'clock shadow...

What would Superman use to shave with anyway? Typical earth blades would break right?

Edit: I did not see the comic above.

I'm with you on the " story, the costume and how they make the flying look..." concerns. I am stuck in the past as far as "Superman" on film goes. Some people could never accept anyone but Connery as Bond, and I feel strongly about the Superman actor. There was only one guy who could fill the cape for me, and he is dead.  My hope is that they can make a film that will satisfy and inspire a new generation of cinema fans like the 1977 film did.

I went to the new Tron film in 3-D, and was not happy with the whole gimmick that 3-D is. The original Superman was riveting using classic special effects from the golden age (wires and rear projection), and great storytelling, directing, and acting to grip the audience. Superman need to be handled with movie making respect in ever aspect. Gimmicks such as 3-D, and trendy pop culture applications to a Superman film's look and story telling style is sure unwelcome news to me.

FF

The new Superman actor has been announced .

Henry Cavill, 27, best known for playing Charles Brandon on Showtime’s The Tudors, has been cast as Clark Kent/Superman in the new Superman movie to be directed by Zack Snyder, Warner Bros. announced today.

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/01/30/superman-cast-henry-cavill/?hpt=T2

Very sad news!

I had the "Diamonds are Forever" Soundtrack on today, and did not even know.

I was thinking that "Death to Spy's" (SMERt' SHpionam) might be a good Bond title if the plot would revolve around a SMERSH like organization. Ok, so it not so good. But still, it was a random thought.

Hot Wings, Pizza, Tacos, Cola, Fried Chicken....

I'm gonna die...

Wanted to see if I could stuff another Turkey post in.

EyeShotFirst said:

I'm In You - Peter Frampton

 I Have Been in You - Frank Zappa

The Aluminum Falcon said:

The "A Hard Day's Night" preservation is all done, and only needs menus and a few of the extras to be finished off.  I've also included the extra rare original theatrical mono mix (only ever available on the first issue of the MPI VHS back in the 1980's) in PCM format. The mono/stereo upgrade mix used on all other MPI and Criterion releases is also included in PCM sourced from the Criterion 2 disk laser set.  

I've found another "Lawrence of Arabia" disk set with AC-3 audio. I was going to add that to my Criterion preservation.

Wow! Tell me when A Hard Day's Night is completely done, FanFiltration. I'm a big Beatles fan and would be very interested in getting a copy of the final project. I'm so eager to listen to the mono mix.

I will post when it's all done.  The original (film only) mono mix is not that great I'm afraid. The sound is kind of flat with little fidelity. This is how it is presented on the first issue VHS tape. The only other way I would assume that you could obtain this mix would be from a 16 or 35 mm print, and I'm not sure the sound elements would be any better. I'm sure MPI did the best they could with what source they had at the time their first VHS version was produced. The great thing about VHS back in the early and mid 80's was that the tapes had a high quality and stood up much better then later tapes. This was because video tape were only used for rentals back then. Tapes of movies could cost close to $100, so not many people owned films. So anyway, my source was of excellent quality, and I used a very good 4 head VHS player. I can understand why they felt they had to replace the songs with the British LP stereo mix when the restoration was done circa 1982. But there is a fan interest out there for historical reasons that this lost original mono mix should (and must) be preserved.  The mono mix of the songs used for the current official home video release are taken from the British mono LP and single mixes, and differ from the exclusive original (film only) mixes. I'm sure the tapes given to United Artists of these tunes for insertion into the film are long destroyed, or hiding in someones basement.

Watching the entire Highlander series now. Started last week, and I just began season three this morning. It's very hit and miss, but lots of fun. Much better then a lot of the other syndication series that had been made around the same time. I like how the DVD sets are put together with lots of little extras.

"Grindhouse" *The Complete Original Theatrical Version*

That was a lot of fun!!! Made a huge mistake, and turned it on just as me and the significant other sat down to dine on a wonderfully prepared steak dinner. It will be an evening long remembered.

ChainsawAsh said:

FanFiltration said:

...my medical cannabis use...

Nice...

I would much rather not be sick. But it is nice to live in a state that lets Chronically and debilitatingly sick people have the choice to use it (under a doctor's supervision). Cannabis has helped me regain the ability to do a great deal more of my daily functions. 

The Aluminum Falcon said:

FanFiltration said:

I have my own plans to do a few Criterion preservations of disks I have.

 

"The James Bond Films" (Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger) Upgrade

"Lawrence of Arabia" (Preservation of the 4 disc set with all extras) 

"Akira" (With the original English audio)

"A Hard Day's Night" (This will also include the very rare complete unaltered original mono mix from the first MPI release)

Sorry to bump but how are these preservations going? I'm especially interested in the "A Hard Day's Night" Criterion Preservation.

EDIT: Oh and has a preservation of the Blade Runner Criterion Laserdisc ever been made and released? If someone can help me get a copy of a Blade Runner preservation, can you pls. PM me?

Yes, These are going to be done.

The "A Hard Day's Night" preservation is all done, and only needs menus and a few of the extras to be finished off.  I've also included the extra rare original theatrical mono mix (only ever available on the first issue of the MPI VHS back in the 1980's) in PCM format. The mono/stereo upgrade mix used on all other MPI and Criterion releases is also included in PCM sourced from the Criterion 2 disk laser set.  

A few Criterion Laserdiscs I have added to my collection in the last few months.

Yojimbo (single disk)

The Hidden Fortress (5 side / 3 disk)

Lawrence of Arabia (8 side / 4 disc)

Casablanca  (2 disks)

Citizen Kane (6 side / 3 disk)

Warbler said:

FanFiltration said:

Rocky

Rocky II

Rocky Balboa

 

 

you skipped three movies.

Deep down I still want to make a fan edit of Movies II-V.  Just make one long film out of them. Somehow I never liked the slick look the films and the star got in the 80's.

Rocky

Rocky II

Rocky Balboa

Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

Bingowings said:

When I needed to make an insurance claim and have my student loan demands stopped the consultant treating me draughted a signed letter which had all the necessary details and was dated.

It would be useful to have such a document for general use anyway but it would certainly come in handy in this instance.

I have the same type of letter for my service dog, and also for my medical cannabis use.  All my doctor did was write a basic letter saying that I am under his care for a life threatening illness. The two of us signed it, giving a sort of limited permission to check up on this letter. The doctor will make a copy for his files. 

So now, If I go into a club to buy cannabis, the office staff of that club WILL call the doctor's office to see if I truly am under that doctor's care, and if that letter is legit. The doctor's office will give no further details. In a sense, the letter is the permission to verify I am under treatment of some kind.

Telefon (1977)

"The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep."