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Post: #584410
Topic: Last movie seen
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/584410/action/topic#584410
Time: 6-Jul-2012 10:35 PM — Edited 7-Jul-2012 4:47 AM

ChainsawAsh said:

(minus the thing with the cranes at the end, that was a little much)

Really? I think it's moments like that that separate Spidey from most superheroes. It really showcases his vulnerability, compared to many other superheroes - neither Marvel nor DC have many characters like that with mainstream fame that I'm aware of. It's not the high-school stuff that separates him, it's the fact that the every man - not just the supporting cast of MJ, Gwen, or Aunt May - might need to step in and help him every so often.

I have to say that as a character Spider-Man is actually kind of weak. Think about how many times he's wanted to give up the costume compared to most other heroes. What makes him different? Someone else always comes in to be the voice of reason or give him that epiphany he needs. It's a weakness that makes him more... human, something I've always liked about Spider-Man.

I enjoyed the movie except for the music choices in the high school scenes, which is extreme nitpicking. 8/10. You might even say it was... Amazing. *rimshot*

Post: #584265
Topic: Star Wars Colortiming & Cinematography (was What changes was done to STAR WARS in '93?)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/584265/action/topic#584265
Time: 5-Jul-2012 7:48 PM

Pure speculation on my part, but aren't shots with optical effects usually at least slightly more grainy?

Post: #584161
Topic: YIYF's Long Bridge Club
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/584161/action/topic#584161
Time: 5-Jul-2012 5:37 AM — Edited 5-Jul-2012 5:37 AM

Hey guys, I've always noticed that Random Thoughts tends to lead to less conversation and more twitter-feed antics*. Maybe we should have casual conversation over here. How's it going everybody? And for those lucky Americans, did you guys enjoy your Fourth?

Post: #583975
Topic: The Star Wars Holiday Special!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/583975/action/topic#583975
Time: 3-Jul-2012 1:26 PM

Zion's "hybrid edition" is known to be one of the better copies of the movie.

nfo file said:
This DVD is mainly a cleaned-up version of the original WBBM transfer,
taken from a 2nd-generation VHS copy. I added the commercials from the
WMAR version posted on Google Video in order to sync up with the RiffTrax
audio. This is far and away the best quality version of the Holiday
Special currently in circulation, IMHO.

I'd say I'm inclined to agree with him. You can find it over at the Spleen and it appears to be well-seeded.

Post: #583883
Topic: Is the theater where you saw Star Wars still standing ?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/583883/action/topic#583883
Time: 2-Jul-2012 3:39 PM — Edited 2-Jul-2012 3:41 PM

Baronlando said:

The '82 rerelease played in Hollywood, (across the street from the more famous Chinese). The theater was restored (and its original name, El Capitan) but is significantly smaller now on the inside than it was in the 80s, too bad. Sure enough here's the picture they have <snip image>

Wait. Honestly? That theater shrank? Because it's still massive. I love the El Cap but rarely go because they charge such a premium to get in.

My experience stems from only the ROTJ SE and the prequels, but I saw them all here:

http://www.lahtf.org/images/fox-regency-ext-night.jpg

The Fox Village Theatre, in Westwood. It's a grand old movie palace that probably looks about the same as it did in the 1930's.

http://www.leesmovieinfo.net/images1/Fox3.jpg

It is a lot larger than this picture makes it look, I can assure you. How many theaters do you know with balconies? Seeing the movies on this screen really brought home that deep down they're all about spectacle.

Post: #583410
Topic: Potential Tabloid Headlines
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/583410/action/topic#583410
Time: 28-Jun-2012 3:48 AM

John Carter Sequel Still in Talks

Post: #583363
Topic: Giving Notice
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/583363/action/topic#583363
Time: 27-Jun-2012 7:44 PM

but who's you?

Post: #583360
Topic: the death of film (again)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/583360/action/topic#583360
Time: 27-Jun-2012 7:30 PM — Edited 27-Jun-2012 7:30 PM

My local revival theater of choice, the Aero (as part of the American Cinematheque series in Los Angeles) just installed a digital projector. Most of their screenings from here on out will be in that format, even ones they previously bragged about otherwise (they're known for showing 2001 on 70mm on a semi-regular basis). Speaking of 2001, their next screening of that film is a digital one. Guess I missed out :(

Post: #583240
Topic: Potential Tabloid Headlines
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/583240/action/topic#583240
Time: 26-Jun-2012 10:19 PM

Star Wars Really DID Happen in a Galaxy Far, Far Away!

Immortal Alien Tells All

Post: #582837
Topic: Last movie seen
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/582837/action/topic#582837
Time: 24-Jun-2012 7:41 PM

I hear 005 watched John Carter...

Post: #582425
Topic: Last song you listened to.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/582425/action/topic#582425
Time: 21-Jun-2012 5:30 PM

House of Four Doors by The Moody Blues

Post: #582424
Topic: Star Wars OT & 1997 Special Edition - Various Projects Info (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/582424/action/topic#582424
Time: 21-Jun-2012 5:22 PM

The more we insult him while he can't respond the more likely he'll not release the project... I hope you guys are aware of that.

For the record, this isn't exclusive to DJ; I would think that would be the same of anyone with a temp ban!

Post: #582227
Topic: Help: looking for... 1997 Special Edition Preservations?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/582227/action/topic#582227
Time: 20-Jun-2012 3:41 PM

Obligatory and possibly obnoxious second request for whomever was seeding the 5 star set previously (was it you djchaseb?) to hop back on. I've been trying to get them for about a week and I'm at 12% thanks to a short-lived spurt of connection.

Post: #581967
Topic: Info Wanted: Best source for the Mos Eisley speeder pass-by shot?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/581967/action/topic#581967
Time: 18-Jun-2012 3:22 PM

Paging tv's Frink...

Post: #581912
Topic: What do you LIKE about the EU?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/581912/action/topic#581912
Time: 18-Jun-2012 4:21 AM

I had two of those books and enjoyed them. People that are fans of isolated stories akin to the nature of the original Star Wars might enjoy it. They're exactly what they are: a galaxy. Well, I mean, they were very good at world building. Sure, they ran into the main characters of the OT on occasion - shrinking the story a little bit - but more often than not, the isolated tales of those kids brought a us big, sprawling world to explore along with them.

I also enjoyed the kids' series Jedi Apprentice. They fleshed out Qui-Gon significantly, which really helps me think of him as more than just a wasted character.

Post: #581842
Topic: SWOLT Progress
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/581842/action/topic#581842
Time: 17-Jun-2012 3:36 PM

Wow! You've done some good clean-up on this so far and it sounds like you're only getting started. Filtering out the rainbowing was definitely a good choice; it's one of my bigger problems with the Technidisc. I'm looking forward to seeing what else you can do.

Now then, one problem that msycamore frequently brings up with his own transfer is the poor white balance as shown here. Are you planning on addressing that specifically?

Post: #581503
Topic: Scott working on Blade Runner Sequel?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/581503/action/topic#581503
Time: 14-Jun-2012 7:24 PM

^That. and Ridley's gone on record as believing that to be the case he's presented. Whether we prefer him human or not, his canon will probably drive whatever sequel he creates.

Post: #581191
Topic: Let JediTray back in
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/581191/action/topic#581191
Time: 13-Jun-2012 12:46 AM

Man. This is the only forum I'm at that has such a fucking witch hunt/mob mentality. Can't we just give the guy the benefit of the doubt before we make him a laughingstock and send him out, JediTray or no?

Post: #581153
Topic: 1997 SE - Five Star Collection - any interest in a Preservation? (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/581153/action/topic#581153
Time: 12-Jun-2012 6:49 PM

Hoping to grab ROTJ if anyone would be kind enough to seed for a brief while. The Spleen is claiming there's a seed, but I'm not picking it up. :/

Post: #580805
Topic: What is the best Off Topic thread?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/580805/action/topic#580805
Time: 10-Jun-2012 7:07 AM

Last Movie Seen. Fairly good activity level and definitely thought-provoking reviews - with special props to captainsolo, king of writing novels on single scenes.

Post: #580737
Topic: X-Men: the animated series (1992-1997) (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/580737/action/topic#580737
Time: 9-Jun-2012 2:34 PM

Yeah, but sadly these sets are of lackluster quality in many cases. Certain episodes (that escape me atm) are sourced from poorly done PAL-NTSC conversions that suffer from copious ghosting. I've even been told some suffer from the audio speed-up as well, but I never noticed that myself.

A bare-bones release that I'm happy exists, but wish that they'd put something more into it.

Post: #580517
Topic: Info Wanted: Blade Runner - color timings; which is the most accurate?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/580517/action/topic#580517
Time: 7-Jun-2012 9:08 PM

Does anyone know what source the footage shown in Dangerous Days comes from? The color timing is certainly radically different from the Final Cut, which is to be expected... however, I don't quite think it's quite the same as what's shown to be this HD broadcast either. I don't know when the documentary itself was made, but it's in widescreen and in the 4-disc DVD set so I can only assume it was made around the same time as the Final Cut.

Post: #580476
Topic: Blade Runner: The Version You've Never Seen Before (Update: Beta Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/580476/action/topic#580476
Time: 7-Jun-2012 4:58 PM

I'm unable to connect to the torrent. If any people who have this wouldn't mind hopping on to seed some, I'd really appreciate it.

Post: #580339
Topic: Blade Runner: The Version You've Never Seen Before (Update: Beta Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/580339/action/topic#580339
Time: 7-Jun-2012 12:29 AM

Count me in as well. It sounds like the White Dragon cut might be my cup of tea.

More on-topic: is Zombie's WP still easily available? Just off of seeing the Final Cut for the first time and I'm curious to see this version as well.

Post: #580335
Topic: Last movie seen
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/580335/action/topic#580335
Time: 7-Jun-2012 12:08 AM

^I've always agreed that Temple of Doom deserves some slack, or at least a lot less flack than it gets. I do understand people seeing Willie as annoying, but I don't especially.