darth_ender

TV’s Frink said:

captainsolo said:

SilverWook said:

Bring back Short Round! Would be nice to see him grown up and following in Indy’s footsteps.

What I was dying for in the fourth film.

I think both Raiders and Temple are those rare things in being perfect films.

I’m sorry but any movie that features Kate Capshaw whining and screaming for 90-ish minutes cannot ever be considered perfect, no matter how good the rest of it might be.

Batman 89 suffers the same flaw (minus the whining and Kate Capshaw and plus the Kim Basinger).

Capshaw’s Willie Scott is definitely a less fun love interest. She’s more of a hindrance than a help. Still, I don’t loathe her the way many do.

I am quite pleased at the number of people who actually enjoy Temple of Doom. It has elements that are definitely racially insensitive, and it certainly is quite graphic, but I still thoroughly enjoy it. I actually am pretty certain it was the first Indy movie I saw, as I believe my older siblings would watch it often, and I as an impressionable little tyke would be horrified at the sight of a heart being removed from a man’s chest or dining on eyeball soup. I’m sure that’s partly why I enjoy it so much. It has some great sequences, a frightening villain, and what is probably my favorite climactic scene of the series. I truly enjoy that nail-biting fight on the bridge, which to this day keeps me on the edge of my seat.

Yes, I know that The Last Crusade is very much a rehash of Raiders, with so many of the same secondary characters, the same evil Nazis, a Judeo-Christian McGuffin, a vehicular chase in the desert, and so forth. Nevertheless, I feel it is both unique enough and pulls off its familiar elements well enough that I can’t help but enjoy it.

Hopefully, I will have time to give Frink’s recommended edit of Crystal Skull a gander later this week.

I saw Raiders of the Lost Ark. I know I brought this up in another thread, but I will play by my own rules. What a fantastic movie! I love the sequence of events, from the recovery of the Ark to the escape from the cave to the blowing up of the flying wing to the truck chase! That whole section always makes me happy!

You cannot mention the last movie you saw. You cannot bring up a movie that is now three movies old to you. You may only discuss the movie you saw immediately before the last movie you saw. No exceptions! Violators will be swiftly reported!

Possessed said:

Quick, somebody change the thread title to “things made after 1999” so Duracell won’t read it!

Just kidding buddy.

ALLOL

ChainsawAsh said:

Indy 5 is 100% confirmed.

I don’t completely hate Crystal Skull, but it’s clearly the weakest of the franchise. Haven’t checked out any fanedits of that one yet, though.

I also have to say that I really love Temple of Doom and I’m more or less ambivalent on Last Crusade, bar the last 30 minutes or so which are fantastic. The rest is watchable because of Connery and Ford.

Raiders is, of course, a perfect movie. Which makes it part of a very small group.

I agree with your last paragraph very much!

TV’s Frink said:

Here’s the ones I’m aware of.

https://ifdb.fanedit.org/fanedit-search/tag/originalmovietitle/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/?criteria=2

I like Q2’s because it has a light touch. Sounds like you might want something more, however. So I’d suggest njvc’s.
https://ifdb.fanedit.org/raiders-of-the-lost-skull/

You can see the cutlist on the Changes tab, but what I really enjoyed was the music changes.

1-Film Score: The large majority of the score has been completely replaced with the score from Raiders of the Lost Ark. This was a painstaking process, matching each musical beat to this new edit of KOTCS. The intention was to improve the tone, and evoke the old feeling of Raiders through that classic music. As a result of these changes, many sound effects also had to be replaced to allow the new music to be integrated naturally into the film

The only other one I’ve seen was Jorge’s, which had a few odd choices I didn’t really like.

I probably shouldn’t paint with too broad a brush, as it looks like I’ve downloaded four versions, but I think I’ve only given Q2’s a chance. It was a few years ago, so I should give something else a go. I like Q2 as an editor, but I still didn’t like the source material. I think I’ll try njvc’s. It’ll be a couple days before I have the chance, but thanks for the recommendation.

FanFiltration said:

TV’s Frink said:

darth_ender said:

darth_ender said:

Hopefully, we can generate some fun discussion here.

Great thread, and good idea! I’ll start!

I don’t know who approved this thread but it was a terrible idea.

So Indy 5 is official. I truly do not enjoy Crystal Skull very much, even in fan edited form. I feel there were a number of good ingredients, Lucas-esque prequalisms infiltrated this movie too much and it really suffers. I’m hoping 5 will be a redemption and return to form.

I actually don’t mind Crystal Skull in fanedit form. There’s a lot to enjoy in there.

Which edit do you find most worthwhile? I don’t remember which I’ve seen, but maybe the right one will change my mind.

I think there isn’t really supposed to be much distinction between Luke’s and Vader’s mechanical limbs. Heck, Luke looks at his gloves hand in response to seeing his dad’s chopped off and recognizes the similarities. I don’t think Vader’s mechanical limbs were supposed dehumanize him by removing neurological sensation, but rather by implying he lacks human compassion.

Remember, he was injured when Luke slashed his shoulder in Empire.

TV’s Frink said:

darth_ender said:

thejediknighthusezni said:

By maintaining a royal association with these properties, they generate additional tourist activity, which generates additional revenue from admissions and gift shops and taxes. Some of the tax revenue is used to pay for upkeep.

The evil ANGLICAN Luciferian priests of the BRITISH ELITE are little more than MASONIC PAEDOPHILES enamored with spelling words with extra u’s, replacing z’s with s’s, and perpetuating a socialist WELFARE STATISM. The IMPERIAL(IST) SCUM of the DIVIDED KINGDOM with its phony knights (hu say ‘ni’) like “Sir” Elton John promulgate the HOMOSEXUALISATION and EFFEMINISATION of the Britons. It’s all part of the ILLUMINATI scheming for a SCOTTISH CROWN and a COMMUNIST TAKEOVER of the British Isles. The IRISH REPUBLICAN ARMY are working in concert with MI6 and the dishonourable SCOTS GUARD with their HOMOEROTIC KILTS and PHALLIC BAGBIPES for a complete takeover of the MONARCHY in order to establish a FRENCH-LED NEW WORLD HOR D’OERVE.

I laughed.

You have good taste in humor 😉

darth_ender said:

Hopefully, we can generate some fun discussion here.

Great thread, and good idea! I’ll start!

So Indy 5 is official. I truly do not enjoy Crystal Skull very much, even in fan edited form. I feel there were a number of good ingredients, Lucas-esque prequalisms infiltrated this movie too much and it really suffers. I’m hoping 5 will be a redemption and return to form.

So what should it be about? I have two ideas:

1. Since Raiders is about a Hebrew/Jewish relic and Crusade is about a Christian relic, I thought it might be interesting to utilize a relic from the other major Abrahamic faith: Islam. West End Games once used the Black Stone for one of their scenarios, and I think it’s a worthwhile idea.

Of course, due to political sensitivities, I see this as unlikely

2. Since the Jones movies take place during certain periods and highlight the interests of the times (religion in the 30s-'40s, science fiction in the '50s), it might be fun to see a '60s spy thriller type of Indiana Jones movie. Bond movies played some inspiration on the franchise, and it could be interesting to see the elderly Jones character, now not so physically spry, using gadgets to accomplish his missions.

Honestly, this sounds really fun, or really terrible. I’m actually on the fence about this idea.

What would you like to see in Indy 5?

We have a number of threads on Indy fanedits or on ranking the Indy films, but nothing to discuss the franchise in a broader sense. This thread will serve that purpose. I’ve been watching the movies in my spare time (meaning, while doing homework, I steal glances at the TV while my wife watches). This is definitely one of my favorite franchises, and I thoroughly enjoy the first three, even in spite of the missteps of The Temple of Doom.

Hopefully, we can generate some fun discussion here.

I still remember September 11, 2001. I remember waking up early to exercise and walking to my girlfriend’s house afterward. I remember giving her morning kisses as I looked forward to a new day. I remember the beautiful sunrise and walking home to get ready for college classes. I remember turning on the news and learning of this horrendous tragedy. I remember skipping classes and staying glued to the TV all the remainder of that day. I remember my own heartache at the thought of so many people dead. I remember the grief-filled prayer I gave for the dead and their loved ones. I will never forget.

I’ve got to rest before I fall apart.

Human-cyborg relations.

Looks like you boys have seen a lot of action.

Lock the door, R2.

At last, we are getting results.

Oh, muy, muy I love you!

Meesa lika dis!

SilverWook said:

Handman said:

SilverWook said:

I recall kids using Atari or Ataris for video games in general. I’m sure Nintendo superseded that at some point.

And game cartridges were called “tapes”, haha.

My pet peeve is how people use film to describe shooting something with a digital device.

It may be unsurprising to learn I also find this grating.

I blame that on a teacher back in college who fumed if you said you were filming when you were actually shooting on videotape. He was secure in his belief video could never replace film and mocked early attempts at shooting movies in High Definition video.

I don’t blame him, looking back on those early digital movies is not a pleasant experience. And I wouldn’t be on this forum if I didn’t have some love for film.

I know I’m dating myself

My thoughts are with those whose weather has been very dangerous: those affected by Hurricane Harvey and those now affected by Hurricane Irma. I wish you all the greatest safety and blessings.

thejediknighthusezni said:

By maintaining a royal association with these properties, they generate additional tourist activity, which generates additional revenue from admissions and gift shops and taxes. Some of the tax revenue is used to pay for upkeep.

The evil ANGLICAN Luciferian priests of the BRITISH ELITE are little more than MASONIC PAEDOPHILES enamored with spelling words with extra u’s, replacing z’s with s’s, and perpetuating a socialist WELFARE STATISM. The IMPERIAL(IST) SCUM of the DIVIDED KINGDOM with its phony knights (hu say ‘ni’) like “Sir” Elton John promulgate the HOMOSEXUALISATION and EFFEMINISATION of the Britons. It’s all part of the ILLUMINATI scheming for a SCOTTISH CROWN and a COMMUNIST TAKEOVER of the British Isles. The IRISH REPUBLICAN ARMY are working in concert with MI6 and the dishonourable SCOTS GUARD with their HOMOEROTIC KILTS and PHALLIC BAGBIPES for a complete takeover of the MONARCHY in order to establish a FRENCH-LED NEW WORLD HOR D’OERVE.

I think I’d like to make a general Indiana Jones thread. We have several more specifics threads, but nothing devoted to broader discussion.

emperialscum sock confirmed.

DuracellEnergizer said:

Dinning on Cheese-Free Annatto

I’m Sorry, Miss Jackson 5

ITFY

TV’s Frink said:

I’ver Been Blocked By Twelve utubes

ITFY

A separate and probably unrealistic idea I once had included filming Fett crashing in the sand instead of into the sail barge. We would see him regaining consciousness just before the explosion of the sail barge, and then see him take off in Slave I after Luke and the Falcon part ways. He then shows up in the Battle of Endor, intending to take out the Falcon, but Lando outpilots him while his gunners ultimately take out Slave I. Again, I doubt it would work, but it was an interesting idea to me.

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