GundarkHunter

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Join date: 10-Mar-2003
Last activity: 9-Apr-2017
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Post: #162870
Topic: THE ALL NEW PSYCHO REVIEW HAS MOVED
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162870/action/topic#162870
Time: 12-Dec-2005 11:54 PM

Originally posted by: Warbler

Originally posted by: GundarkHunter
40th Anniversary is defintely the way to go, as it turns out that the "multi-aspect ratio" claims of previous versions were just a load of shite.

But I have read stuff on the net that says the aspect ratios used in the 1st special edition were aproved by Kubrick himself.

They were... at the time. Kubrick was very unhappy with how his films wound up looking on video, which is why post-2001, he refused to shoot anything in scope aspect ratios, instead shooting flat and insisting that all video transfers be done open matte. If you watch the so-called multi-aspect ratio version of Dr. Strangelove, it becomes very obvious that this was not the director's true intention, as the composition of some shots in that version has a tendency to take you out of the moviegoing experience. Kubrick was simply doing what he thought was best when it came to transferring his films to an inferior format.

Post: #162417
Topic: Richard Pryor (1940-2005) R.I.P.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162417/action/topic#162417
Time: 11-Dec-2005 1:19 AM

One of Richard Pryor's great accomplishments was as a writer on Blazing Saddles. It's gleefully politically incorrect, for all the right reasons, and shows the absurdity of stereotyping.

Post: #162415
Topic: The State The Obvious Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162415/action/topic#162415
Time: 11-Dec-2005 1:17 AM

This reminds me of some of the medical reality specials they show on TLC, like the one about the boy from the South Pacific whose face was almost completely consumed by a tumour. Disturbing stuff.

Post: #162414
Topic: A Deep, Abiding Emptiness
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162414/action/topic#162414
Time: 11-Dec-2005 1:15 AM

Speaking from experience, start small and find out what you're good at. Even if it's as simple as helping a buddy move out of his home, you'll be surprised how good helping others makes you feel.
You talked about opening a shelter. Try volunteering at one first and see if you're cut out for it.
I know I get frustrated when I don't have the time to help out others, and having moved twice in the last 3 years, I don't have the same sense of community I used to have, but I'm working on it.
I have a friend who volunteers at a pro bono legal clinic twice a month. When I'm called to the bar, I'm definitely going to give that a shot.

Post: #162412
Topic: Best movies of 05
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162412/action/topic#162412
Time: 11-Dec-2005 1:10 AM

Think about the difference in adrenaline levels b/w the two films. Batman Begins was a dervish of a movie, with fantastic pacing. ROTS had great action, but ground to a crawl in certain moments.

Post: #162411
Topic: This Movie must be stopped!!!!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162411/action/topic#162411
Time: 11-Dec-2005 1:07 AM

You hadn't heard about this? Frankly, I'm not surprised. This project has been in development hell for a while, and hopefully will stay there.

Post: #162385
Topic: The Return of Six Degrees of Star Wars
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162385/action/topic#162385
Time: 10-Dec-2005 9:50 PM

Paul McCartney (Help!) Roy Kinnear (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) Gene Wilder (Stir Crazy) Richard Pryor [RIP] (The Muppet Movie) Frank Oz.

Let's try Ringo Starr, without using any of the Beatle movies [yes, it can be done].

Post: #161894
Topic: Movies you enjoy even though you know they're bad
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161894/action/topic#161894
Time: 8-Dec-2005 6:14 PM

Supergirl. A train wreck of a movie I can watch again and again, just to ask the question: Why did Peter O'Toole, Faye Dunaway, Brenda Vaccaro and Peter Cook sign up for this DRECK?

Post: #161892
Topic: battle of the titans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161892/action/topic#161892
Time: 8-Dec-2005 6:10 PM

Go Sens! Not a fan of the 'Nucks.

Post: #161891
Topic: Christmas Decorations
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161891/action/topic#161891
Time: 8-Dec-2005 6:09 PM

My decorations are up. Put up the tree on Saturday, after I got back from the bar course.

DAYV, a suggestion: have you considered switching to LED lights on the Christmas tree? They use 80% less energy. Just a thought.

Post: #161889
Topic: A Deep, Abiding Emptiness
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161889/action/topic#161889
Time: 8-Dec-2005 6:05 PM

Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
Accumulation of stuff is never really fulfilling. Like you said, you have to have some sort of purpose in your life.

Otherwise, you might end up like Patrick Bateman. PM me if you don't get the reference.

Post: #161887
Topic: The Return of Six Degrees of Star Wars
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161887/action/topic#161887
Time: 8-Dec-2005 6:02 PM

C. Thomas Howell (The Outsiders) Tom Cruise (Vanilla Sky) Penelope Cruz (Gothika) Halle Berry (Swordfish) John Travolta (Pulp Fiction) SLJ.

Easy one: Happy Birthday, Rick Baker.

Post: #161886
Topic: Ethics
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161886/action/topic#161886
Time: 8-Dec-2005 5:58 PM

Criminals give up their rights once convicted, for the period of their incarceration. The SCC may say otherwise with regards to voting, but R. v. Sauve was a weak judgment.

Post: #161884
Topic: Idea: Original version of 'Vertigo'?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161884/action/topic#161884
Time: 8-Dec-2005 5:54 PM

Don't count on much. According to IMDb, there is an earlier pan and scan LD with a mono mix, but I wouldn't expect it to sound any better than the mono on the new DVD. This LD was probably sourced from the late 80s rerelease, which looked and sounded like crap.

Post: #161601
Topic: Best movies of 05
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161601/action/topic#161601
Time: 7-Dec-2005 6:31 PM

I'm restricting myself to a list of 5. It was a weak year @ the movies.

1. Batman Begins
2. Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit
3. Sin City
4. Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
5. (reserved for King Kong or The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, whichever is better).

Post: #161595
Topic: X-Men 3 trailer
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161595/action/topic#161595
Time: 7-Dec-2005 6:18 PM

Have you seen Manhunter? In spite of being made in the 80s and bearing all the vestiges of being an 80s film, far superior. I prefer Brian Cox's interpretation of Hannibal Lecter.

Post: #161592
Topic: Ethics
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161592/action/topic#161592
Time: 7-Dec-2005 6:16 PM

Very true. There have been numerous criminal cases that have been thrown out based on invasion of the body. I remember one where a doctor provided a blood sample to the police of a drunk driver. We can say that this is all noble and getting a drunk driver off the road, but consider the implications of allowing this type of evidence: it means that a doctor can use a part of your body to incriminate you by obtaining that part for another purpose. The charges were dropped for that very reason.

What I am saying is simply this: when it comes to your own body, you should have the final say on how parts of your body are to be used. No one should be compelled to give a sample for the "greater good", and laws should not be redrafted to allow this kind of invasion.

Post: #161539
Topic: The Return of Six Degrees of Star Wars
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161539/action/topic#161539
Time: 7-Dec-2005 2:46 PM

Agnes Moorehead (The Singing Nun) Ricardo Montalban (Spy Kids 2) Carla Gugino (Sin City) Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner) Harrison Ford. You could also go the Bruce Willis-Samuel L. Jackson route from Sin City.

Next up: Happy Birthday, Ellen Burstyn (this'll be easy).

Post: #161534
Topic: X-Men 3 trailer
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161534/action/topic#161534
Time: 7-Dec-2005 2:41 PM

They ran this on AOTS on Monday night. Looks really good, in spite of Ratner's involvement.

Post: #161466
Topic: Rave Classics
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161466/action/topic#161466
Time: 7-Dec-2005 12:18 PM

You can't say rave w/o mentioning "Born Slippy" by Underworld.

Post: #161462
Topic: The Muppet Christmas Carol (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/161462/action/topic#161462
Time: 7-Dec-2005 12:12 PM

The one post Jim Henson Muppet Movie that actually works, and well.

Post: #160876
Topic: The Return of Six Degrees of Star Wars
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/160876/action/topic#160876
Time: 5-Dec-2005 7:28 PM

Pick another one: Morgan J. has no acting credits.

Post: #160873
Topic: Ethics
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/160873/action/topic#160873
Time: 5-Dec-2005 7:24 PM

Originally posted by: BosskIn all honesty, I think it's a sham and he's not really cured but is trying to cash in on media exposure.

I'm with Bossk on this one, in both respects. If we deprive this one individual of his right to privacy in his own body, we open a Pandora's box of ethical "excuses" to invade the privacy in the body.
This guy will eventually die of HIV related complications, but if he's not forthcoming, don't hold a gun to his head just because he's managing it better than most.

Post: #160868
Topic: Terrible songs that you secretly like... (aka the all-too-brief OT.com boyband thread)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/160868/action/topic#160868
Time: 5-Dec-2005 7:20 PM

Bee Gees, ABBA and ELO do not deserve to be on this list. These bands were staffed by some of the finest pop tunesmiths of the latter half of the 20th century.

Back on topic (after stepping off the soapbox): here's a bad song everyone can agree on and still love

(wait for it)

"Da Da Da" by Trio.

Admit it; it's stupid, but it sticks in your head. And how about "Mr. Roboto" by Styx?

Post: #160867
Topic: New forum software status - updated 1/4/2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/160867/action/topic#160867
Time: 5-Dec-2005 7:16 PM

Merry Christmas, OT!!!!!!!! This isn't really a bad thing, Jay; I'll have time to check out the new site since the courts will be closed for most of the week.