Handman

Sure, but it’s still a very flawed movie.

I watched both when they were in theaters. I enjoyed both, but expected Boyhood to swamp all the awards, so rooted for Birdman because I felt it was the underdog and more entertaining. Boyhood was an experience, but one I wouldn’t really want to revisit.

Dek Rollins said:

Handman said:

moviefreakedmind said:

Everything is a product of its time.

But some more than others. I once again point to how Superman, although made 10 years earlier, ends up being much more timeless.

I mean, you may not be wrong, but you can’t tell me that Superman doesn’t ooze the seventies at some moments as well.

Fair enough. I guess what I’m trying to say is Batman feels like a movie of its time rather than a Batman movie, while Superman feels more faithful to the character. Superman is the first thing I’d point to if someone wanted me to explain the character, while Batman isn’t. It’s still a solid movie and I really enjoy it to this day.

I’m glad it won Best Picture over Boyhood.

moviefreakedmind said:

Everything is a product of its time.

But some more than others. I once again point to how Superman, although made 10 years earlier, ends up being much more timeless.

moviefreakedmind said:

Handman said:

TV’s Frink said:

Handman said:

Batman - Watching Spider-Man got me in the mood to watch another superhero movie with Michael Keaton. I haven’t seen this one in at least 10 years now, and man, I didn’t realize how much it’s aged. I rewatched Superman last year, and while that came out 10 years earlier, it feels timeless. This, on the other hand, feels very much a product of the 80s, the attitudes, the structure, Knox, so on. It’s very flawed, but on the other hand it really feels like the product of someone’s imagination, a movie. The production design is excellent, and I can’t go a day without quoting Jack Nicholson’s Joker at least once. This is one I can go back to again and again.

It was 1989, so I don’t know that I’d say it’s very much a product of the 80s, which makes it sound very different than a product of the late 80s. I think it’s very much a product of Tim Burton more than the time period.

Oh?

That’s easily the best scene in the entire film.

Yeah, but it’s totally a product of its time.

TV’s Frink said:

Handman said:

Batman - Watching Spider-Man got me in the mood to watch another superhero movie with Michael Keaton. I haven’t seen this one in at least 10 years now, and man, I didn’t realize how much it’s aged. I rewatched Superman last year, and while that came out 10 years earlier, it feels timeless. This, on the other hand, feels very much a product of the 80s, the attitudes, the structure, Knox, so on. It’s very flawed, but on the other hand it really feels like the product of someone’s imagination, a movie. The production design is excellent, and I can’t go a day without quoting Jack Nicholson’s Joker at least once. This is one I can go back to again and again.

It was 1989, so I don’t know that I’d say it’s very much a product of the 80s, which makes it sound very different than a product of the late 80s. I think it’s very much a product of Tim Burton more than the time period.

Oh?

It is still a lot of fun. Just a lot more flawed and not as timeless as Superman is.

Check out Birdman if you haven’t, and while not a super hero film, I highly recommend The Founder.

I loved Birdman, and considered watching it next, but it was 2am when I was done with Batman, so had to stop. Haven’t seen The Founder but it’s on Netflix. Michael Keaton is great, so I’ll watch it eventually.

Rewatched two superhero movies.

Spider-Man Homecoming - Okay. Michael Keaton was fantastic. Some of the humor got on my nerves, but it’s very true to the character of Spider-Man, despite the liberties it takes with some of the other characters (Aunt May, MJ, Ned, etc.). It’s a bummer how much the production looks like television, though. The lighting, the cinematography, even the effects to a degree look cheap and unimaginative. It doesn’t serve the great cast and script at all.

Batman - Watching Spider-Man got me in the mood to watch another superhero movie with Michael Keaton. I haven’t seen this one in at least 10 years now, and man, I didn’t realize how much it’s aged. I rewatched Superman last year, and while that came out 10 years earlier, it feels timeless. This, on the other hand, feels very much a product of the 80s, the attitudes, the structure, Knox, so on. It’s very flawed, but on the other hand it really feels like the product of someone’s imagination, a movie. The production design is excellent, and I can’t go a day without quoting Jack Nicholson’s Joker at least once. This is one I can go back to again and again.

Congratulations, ray!

Didn’t replace the names.
4/10

The 70s were strange. Reading this, it’s another world.
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/deep-throat-1973

But some party like it is.

I don’t believe it. Why would they just walk away from it when it’s doing so well? From what I gather, it’s meant as an end to Phase Three, but there are still things planned to come from Phase Four.

If both Cap and Tony die, I have no interest in any more Avengers movies.

Warbler said:

oojason said:

Warbler said:

Forum moderators should treat every one the same, show no favorites and not let their political leanings cloud their judgement. Just a random thought I had about forum moderators in general on any forum, not anyone specific.

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not sure what that is supposed to mean.

The fact you aren’t banned right now should be enough for you to lay off the moderators.

I feel so honored.

I’m guessing the ones who will die will be the ones who didn’t renew their contracts.

Glad to hear you’re safe, ray.

Very nice. Not seamless, but close. Maybe try interpolating the slowed down footage so it looks smoother? Gives off a Sleeping Beauty vibe.

Bride of Frankenstein is better.

I really like this cutlist, for the most part. The way you got rid of the prank call is perfect. Mind if I steal it? 😛

With the digital release of Last Jedi upon us, I’m glad to say work will begin shortly. I’ll upload the introductory, less-jokey sequence sometime in the next week or so.

Thanks for this. I will definitely be using this thread as reference forevermore.

I watched a bunch of 30s horror tonight. That wasn’t the plan, but that’s what ended up happening.

White Zombie - Probably the safest of the bunch, narratively speaking. They really like Lugosi’s eyes.

The Mask of Fu Manchu - A shocking amount of BDSM. That’s really all that’s memorable. It’s watchable.

Mark of the Vampire - This was so good until the last 20 minutes, when it decides to pull a fast one on us for no reason. Very frustrating.

And then I saw the first half hour of Mad Love, but I wish I had seen it all. The recording stopped short. It was by far the best of the bunch.

I don’t live in California.

I tried to get a few friends together today. As usual, I can’t get anyone to do anything.