For an interesting Kubrick, try Killer's Kiss.
The Good Shepherd. Interesting film that tries to depict the true emotionless, sacrificial life of a spy. As it stands, waaaay too long (168 min), but well made. DeNiro directed (yes that DeNiro!), but the film was originally for John Frankenheimer (would have likely been his masterpiece). ***
If the OT is restored on Blu-I'm there. If LFL included the 97SE Trilogy-I'm in heaven. Besides having the OT I just want some way of revisiting my original SW experience. I could care less about the 2004 version and fourth eventual version.
TheBoost said:
"Horror of Dracula"
Not the best Dracula film out there, not even the best starring Christopher Lee, but a pleasant diversion and leagues better than "Bram Stoker's Dracula."
Which Dracula film with Christopher Lee is better than Horror and what is the best one?
Fury-Fritz Lang's first American film about a regular joe nearly lynched by a mob. When everyone believes him dead he sets out for revenge...4 stars.
On the Waterfront-finally got to see this one and it really deserves its reputation. 4 stars.
Thought this would make an interesting thread..so here goes:
Night Moves (1975): An interesting mid 70's piece about a washed up former football star turned private eye. Existential to a point, so the plot isn't really the most important thing. Reminiscent of The Conversation. A great performance from Gene Hackman, who reunites with Bonnie and Clyde director Arthur Penn. **** out of **** Highly recommended.
bkev said:
The problem is that Qui-Gon is an awesome character... in the EU. For whatever reason I've held onto those Jedi Apprentice books, and some of them still hold up pretty well. However, it shouldn't be left to the EU for a character to be explained, let alone be likable.
Jedi Apprentice was the best thing to come out of the Prequels-hands down!! Even though they were "for children" they still hold up really well. You actually get a sense of the stubborn character of Qui-Gon (not to mention actually liking the now three dimensional character) along with the foundations of Obi-Wan's character.
If they do one-there's nothing we can do but hope it turns out well. Skull was awful, and a great pain so sit through. If Sir Sean refused to return to one of his favorite roles..what exactly does that say about your script??
I probably won't see Indy V (I'll probably give in knowing me). I'd rather see Ford's new film (Not that it looks bad, but I really have no desire to see it.) or the Holiday Special or better yet some good Ford movies like: Frantic, some series having to do with raiders, temples, and crusades, SW, and of course Blade Runner. Ford does seem happy about a fifth film, so maybe he'll give some more input on some of the dumber ideas......swinging with cgi monkeys....cough...(what is it with Lucasfilm and CGI monkeys??)
I will admit I'm having fun reading through all the Indy novels that were brought back into print because of Skull, so at least something came out of it!!
Same here. I want to go Blu, but will only make the jump ASAP for SW or Lawrence. (Zhivago is going to be really tempting!!)
My favorite R2 is from 97-99, and it shoots luke's saber out of the dome. I would just flip it and have a green blade sticking out-thus R2 now could use the force...
xhonzi said:
Or you can be like my son when he was 3- throw that Luke and Vader crap to the side, put your favourite droids R2 and 3PO in the X-Wing, and have them fly around saving the galaxy. That always made me sooooo mad! I'd have to sit him down and explain that C-3PO was not the hero of the SW movies... Or his imagination.
;)
Sadly, Threepio would never fit in my X-Wing. I did give R2 a lightsaber though.
That sounds right. I guess I was just to used to tinny VHS audio. It's nice that an original mix was used to make a new 5.1 track. I'm so tired of audio being redone by someone not affiliated with the original design.
Does this also go for Temple and Last Crusade??
TheBoost said:
I wish I could actually buy some cool Star Wars toys for my kid, but its hard to get cool ones because collectors pounce them up.
The best thing to do is find a local collectibles or thrift store with a good toy section. Nowadays I'm seeing a lot of the POTF 2 figures from my childhood pop up for not that much. What happened to those days? There was nothing like SW action figures in the 90's. Before the dark times. Before a kid had to pay 8 bucks or more for an action figure. So what if it's more detailed or articulated? I still get more mileage out of my 94-98 Kenner figures.
What exactly can you do with these Galactic Heroes anyway? They don't look like they can really move. I guess there really was a need for Super Bombad Racing figures.
The 5.1 tracks on the DVDs are good, but they still nag at me on every viewing. I’d love to hear the original theatrical Dolby surround audio.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkxQ6HYDwIA
II is coming! I can't wait!!
Maybe II and III will follow??
I just think of Luke and Mara Jade. If that works, so can anything else. I'm very tired of all the prequel "attachment/possession" nonsense.
Octorox said:
I hope he listened very carefully to Scorsese's fantastic speech.
It would be nice to think so wouldn't it? (Absolutely loooooove the fact that Marty mentioned the restored Paths of Glory!!)
I was wondering about GL during the awards. I've never really seen George at any of the big Black Tie events before.
For some reason, I'm inclined to say the 70mm version-but I may be wrong.
Honestly, they should just clean up the 97's and forget about the awful 04's-make the 97SE HD and keep the wonderful 97 5.1 then we would have no problems. Thus George could have presented his "improved version" and still have plenty of time and money to work on the OOT.
ThrowgnCpr said:
tehparadox
Does this have the corrected LD audio track added?
That's what I was afraid of. Well, choppy is better than nothing at all!!
An avi that runs at 25fps.
WMP because I'm used to it and the interface is relatively simple. Would like something better though.
Is there a relatively easy way to play the ANH iso file on a PC? Do you have to extract the contents?
Just wondering if there was an easy way to play PAL files 4% slower to look somewhat like NTSC.
OMG I remember this toy!!! First it was a Stormtrooper that tried to kill you in the morning and you had to shoot it with Han's DL-44.(What a way to start the day as a 5 year old!) I wanted that thing so bad as a kid, but as with all Hasbro toys they just retcon it into the new thing and we get this horror.
I had no idea it actually said those things...while vibrating.