GundarkHunter

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Join date: 10-Mar-2003
Last activity: 9-Apr-2017
Posts: 4,720

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Post: #53325
Topic: Harry Potter 3
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/53325/action/topic#53325
Time: 23-Jun-2004 5:59 PM

Quidditch looked like a videogame in the first 2 films, and I don't mean that as a compliment. Here, it wasn't prominently featured, but because of Cuaron's decision to follow the rules of special effects i.e. when something looks fake, shoot it in the dark so no one can tell, it looked much better this time around. I agree with Galahad; definitely the best of the three so far. If you want a slavish cramming of as many events from the novels as possible into the film, stick with the first two; if you want to see an actual Harry Potter movie, with atmosphere and artistry (as well as much better acting), go with this one.

Post: #53324
Topic: spider-man 2
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/53324/action/topic#53324
Time: 23-Jun-2004 5:53 PM

I would've worked the midnight screening, but I have to work @ 7am the next day. I may work opening night though.

Post: #53210
Topic: AVP
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/53210/action/topic#53210
Time: 22-Jun-2004 4:18 PM

Both

Post: #53207
Topic: Fahrenheit 9/11
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/53207/action/topic#53207
Time: 22-Jun-2004 4:15 PM

Planning to see this. Whether or not you agree with Moore, you have to admit that he's a compelling filmmaker.

Post: #53206
Topic: Hockey Talk
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/53206/action/topic#53206
Time: 22-Jun-2004 4:07 PM

It would be cool indeed.

Post: #52896
Topic: The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52896/action/topic#52896
Time: 15-Jun-2004 10:28 PM

I hate ignorance.

Post: #52905
Topic: James bond is awesome
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52905/action/topic#52905
Time: 15-Jun-2004 4:43 PM

I'd rather see Tarantino adapt Casino Royale than retread one of his own films and merge it with the Bond series.

Post: #52904
Topic: Motti and dayv are missing
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52904/action/topic#52904
Time: 15-Jun-2004 4:42 PM

It's summer; just wait until September, when we have nothing to do...

Post: #52902
Topic: today I'm gonna be SpecialEditionSaboteur
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52902/action/topic#52902
Time: 15-Jun-2004 4:40 PM

You find the most bizarre things, RRS....

Post: #52901
Topic: HD-DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52901/action/topic#52901
Time: 15-Jun-2004 4:39 PM

That would be my guess too, jimbo, since Sony has already announced plans to have Blu-Ray player/recorders and prerecorded material in stores by that time.

Post: #52900
Topic: Funniest Movie Ever
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52900/action/topic#52900
Time: 15-Jun-2004 4:37 PM

Blazing Saddles SE is out in 1 week! I can hardly wait!

Post: #52899
Topic: I will always remember The Girl Next Door
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52899/action/topic#52899
Time: 15-Jun-2004 4:34 PM

Meh. Don't worry about bitrate, jimbo; given that only a widescreen version is going to be on the disc, there'll be lots of room on a dual layer disc for all the goodies.

Post: #52898
Topic: Beautiful Women
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52898/action/topic#52898
Time: 15-Jun-2004 4:32 PM

I'm just waiting for the announcement that they've moved into making "adult" films; wouldn't be that much of a stretch acting-wise, if you've seen any of their other work.

Post: #52897
Topic: What do you look like
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52897/action/topic#52897
Time: 15-Jun-2004 4:30 PM

If you're going to quote song lyrics, at least have the common decency to use spell check.

Post: #52841
Topic: Harry Potter 3
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52841/action/topic#52841
Time: 14-Jun-2004 2:08 PM

Answers:
1. Dementors don't target specific people; their goal is to suck the joy from a wizard or witch, which makes it easier to gain access to their souls (ultimate goal).
2. He hadn't seen Sirius for 12 years; as far as he was concerned, until he knew Pettigrew was alive, Black was guilty.
3. Harry's Patronus; were you paying ANY attention?

Next round:
1. I wouldn't necessarily define Black as good; against Voldemort, yes, but no saint.
2. If you've read the books, you'd realise that Hagrid is a bigger soak than Dumbledore.
3. Follows the pattern of the other films; 1 match per film.

Any questions?

Post: #52713
Topic: Harry Potter 3
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52713/action/topic#52713
Time: 11-Jun-2004 8:22 PM

I beg to differ, and cite the example of Jurassic Park (the first one). Very little in the film was explained (@ least compared to the novel), certain characters were changed, and the ending of the film was drastically altered (in the end of the book, Isla Nublar is nuked). Does this make the film any less of a good film? NO! I could go on and on about the alterations that were made to the LOTR trilogy that no amount of expansion could possibly correct, and while I agree with many of the changes made, I disagree with almost as many. Are they still good films? YES! They may not be the perfect adaptations of the novels, but they work well cinematically, and the truth is, no adaptation will ever be truly perfect, because everyone who reads a novel perceives it in a different way; the fact that Cuaron's version of Prisoner of Azkaban has incited such discussion is a good sign. Why? Because it means that not everyone is willing to take Hollywood's word as gospel. I think it's a good adaptation because it takes chances on the audience's familiarity with the novel, and it has polarised fans of the films and the novels. Only a really good piece of filmmaking can do that. If everyone is in agreement as to quality, something is wrong.

Post: #52707
Topic: Star Wars Pan Scan
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52707/action/topic#52707
Time: 11-Jun-2004 5:09 PM

Yes, the ratio is 2.35:1 on the OT.

Post: #52706
Topic: Harry Potter 3
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52706/action/topic#52706
Time: 11-Jun-2004 5:06 PM

Man, you guys need to get out more! If you need everything explained to you, you deserved TPM and AOTC. Part of the brilliance of Prisoner of Azkaban is that it assumes you're smart enough to fill in the details.

Post: #52485
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52485/action/topic#52485
Time: 8-Jun-2004 11:32 PM

Glad to be back. Don't know how often I'll be in @ this point, but I'll still be around in some capacity.

Post: #52459
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52459/action/topic#52459
Time: 8-Jun-2004 7:29 PM

I'm back, in case anyone missed me. I started a new job on Monday, and had to work @ the theatre last night as well, so I didn't get on much this weekend.

Post: #52467
Topic: Star Wars Pan Scan
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52467/action/topic#52467
Time: 8-Jun-2004 1:45 PM

2.35:1 is also my favourite ratio. I find that @ my theatre, 2.35 films are invariably easier to focus than 1.85:1 films. There are some exceptions (Van Helsing and Shrek 2 are both great-looking flat films), but most look like shite once they reach the release stage.

Post: #52465
Topic: Catwoman
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52465/action/topic#52465
Time: 8-Jun-2004 1:40 PM

It's cuz you're just a young pup and have no reference for Spike Jonze.

Post: #52464
Topic: Harry Potter 3
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52464/action/topic#52464
Time: 8-Jun-2004 1:39 PM

I think it's better to cut beforehand too. Better to decide @ the script stage what is going to go than get all the way to filming and realise that a scene is not going to work or have it drag out the pacing. Longer does not always equal better. I still haven't seen all of P of A, but I think that much of the work laid out in it will influence the future films for the better.

Post: #52461
Topic: Shrek 2
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52461/action/topic#52461
Time: 8-Jun-2004 1:32 PM

Finally got around to seeing all of Shrek 2 and loved it. the first one will always be better, but Shrek 2 is far from being a Ghostbusters 2 or Another 48 Hrs. Banderas absolutely stole the show.

Post: #52111
Topic: New Dracula Legacy Collection DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52111/action/topic#52111
Time: 5-Jun-2004 7:40 AM

Quote
Originally posted by: SpecialEditionSaboteur
I cant see them censoring things like that back in the 1930s. Afterall, if you ever see other movies from that era they all have some kind of questionable content even for today's standards. The mass censoring of movies was more affective during the 1940s and on.

Yes, but in the pre-video era, it wasn't unusual for studios to censor a film after the fact. A good example is all of the material being restored to the 1933 King Kong for its upcoming DVD release.