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Extended Collector’s Edition on Blu-ray.
This was the second time I’ve watched this movie, the first being when it was released in 2009, in a large screen cinema in 3D.
While the visual effects were of course less stunning while watching it on the small screen, I found myself focusing more on the story and dialogue. The added 15 minutes or so in the Extended version definitely helped.
What is interesting is that I changed industries (but stayed in the same profession) since the movie first came out, and now have what I believe is a more informed perspective regarding its main premise.
When I first saw it, I thought the character of the company exec in charge of the project - Parker Selfridge - was quite exaggerated, for dramatic effect. I found it to be a bit naive, but after all, the movie needed a couple of really good villains. Selfridge and the Colonel filled the bill nicely.
What I found ironic, and disturbing, is that this time, I found myself thinking that Selfridge actually reminds me, more than a little, of someone I now know. I’ll not comment further on that.
Anyway, a really good movie. I enjoyed watching it with my SO, who hadn’t seen it.
Certainly more poignant the second time around, for me.
Extended Collector’s Edition on Blu-ray.
This was the second time I’ve watched this movie, the first being when it was released in 2009, in a large screen cinema in 3D.
While the visual effects were of course less stunning while watching it on the small screen, I found myself focusing more on the story and dialogue. The added 15 minutes or so in the Extended version definitely helped.
What is interesting is that I changed industries (but stayed in the same profession) since the movie first came out, and now have what I believe is a more informed perspective regarding its main premise.
When I first saw it, I thought the character of the company exec in charge of the project - Parker Selfridge - was quite exaggerated, for dramatic effect. I found it to be a bit naive, but after all, the movie needed a couple of really good villains. Selfridge and the Colonel filled the bill nicely.
What I found ironic, and disturbing, is that this time, I found myself thinking that Selfridge actually reminds me, more than a little, of someone I now know. I’ll not comment further on that.
Anyway, a really good movie. I enjoyed watching it with my SO, who hadn’t seen it.
Certainly more poignant the second time around, for me.
Great movie, the best of the extended version was the added land hunt, because when he made the comment “I’m a stone cold hunter” that happened soon after his inaugural bonding with the banshee in the original release. In the extended version, the comment made a lot more sense because they showed him actually hunting, not just flying around.
And Selfridge might seem like an exaggeration, which you are right, not so much any more. I think about the history of human colonialism, and for a story like this, that attitude is right in line, oppressors and oppressed.
The Martian(2015)
A recent sci-fi flick which i like. It goes off the rails towards the end, for dramatic effect no doubt, but an interesting watch. Cast Away in space.
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A recent sci-fi flick which i like. It goes off the rails towards the end, for dramatic effect no doubt, but an interesting watch. Cast Away in space.
Yup. The Martian was a _great_ movie (Watched it a few times). This was just literally on TV a few days back, I caught the second half of it. Great story line, well acted by Damon (As always), Jessica Chastain as a supporting actress doesn’t seem to get mentioned enough in her movies roles. (She was in Lawless, Ms. Sloane, IT: Chapter 2).
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Ya, but that's Hollywood for ya... If it was a ship wreck only and no fitical story, it would be even more boring..
It does go on for few hours.. I guess they had to fill it with something.
John Landis: An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Joe Dante: The Howling (1981)
A couple of werewolf movies I've been meaning to revisit, and since I had an evening free to do what I want, I spent it watching films. I really like both of these, but if forced, I'd give a slight edge to AAWiL. And not just because of Jenny Agutter, either. The FX work by Rick Baker (who was actually supposed to do the special effects for The Howling, but passed on it to do AAWiL instead leaving his assistant Rob Bottin to take care of it) are superb and the whole film is just fun to watch.
The Howling is decidedly the more dark film of the two, but a nice watch even so. Dee Wallace rarely disappoints, and here she does a great job portraying Karen White, a news journalist who after a traumatic encounter goes to a resort to clear her head and before long things start to get hairy. Again, great effects. Bottin is perhaps no Baker, but there's nothing here to be ashamed of. The metamorphosis scenes are wonderfully crafted, and barring that one animated scene the whole movie works really well.
Joe Dante: The Howling (1981)
A couple of werewolf movies I've been meaning to revisit, and since I had an evening free to do what I want, I spent it watching films. I really like both of these, but if forced, I'd give a slight edge to AAWiL. And not just because of Jenny Agutter, either. The FX work by Rick Baker (who was actually supposed to do the special effects for The Howling, but passed on it to do AAWiL instead leaving his assistant Rob Bottin to take care of it) are superb and the whole film is just fun to watch.
The Howling is decidedly the more dark film of the two, but a nice watch even so. Dee Wallace rarely disappoints, and here she does a great job portraying Karen White, a news journalist who after a traumatic encounter goes to a resort to clear her head and before long things start to get hairy. Again, great effects. Bottin is perhaps no Baker, but there's nothing here to be ashamed of. The metamorphosis scenes are wonderfully crafted, and barring that one animated scene the whole movie works really well.
Ex Machina (2014)
It's been a long time since I've watched this one. With the AI discussion over here today, I wanted to re-watch it.
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It's been a long time since I've watched this one. With the AI discussion over here today, I wanted to re-watch it.
Ex Machina is a really fascinating movie.
#1.]It only has three cast members pretty much through the entire film, which Oscar Isaac is absolutely stellar, his character is so diverse, he acts as someone that plays coy and is kind of inept but yet, he has these ulterior motive’s and is extremely intelligent how he sets the plot. If it wasn’t for his performance, I probably wouldn’t of watched this film going on like six times. If you watch Ex machina closely, Oscar Isaac acts a lot with his facial expressions versus just dialogue.
#2.] Domhnall Gleeson is great. Kind of a nerdy character, but that’s what the director wanted in this film to be kind of a super-smart noob per se.
More than anything, I don’t think we’re that far off in the future where A.I. will be able to communicate/understand us in different ways through programming (Kind of like ‘Her’ with Joaquin Phoenix), it’s one of those movies that definitely provokes thought.
That was one of the first films I saw Alicia Vikander in, and even though the majority of her scenes are filmed with CGI, she still a major crucial piece all the way to the end.
#1.]It only has three cast members pretty much through the entire film, which Oscar Isaac is absolutely stellar, his character is so diverse, he acts as someone that plays coy and is kind of inept but yet, he has these ulterior motive’s and is extremely intelligent how he sets the plot. If it wasn’t for his performance, I probably wouldn’t of watched this film going on like six times. If you watch Ex machina closely, Oscar Isaac acts a lot with his facial expressions versus just dialogue.
#2.] Domhnall Gleeson is great. Kind of a nerdy character, but that’s what the director wanted in this film to be kind of a super-smart noob per se.
More than anything, I don’t think we’re that far off in the future where A.I. will be able to communicate/understand us in different ways through programming (Kind of like ‘Her’ with Joaquin Phoenix), it’s one of those movies that definitely provokes thought.
That was one of the first films I saw Alicia Vikander in, and even though the majority of her scenes are filmed with CGI, she still a major crucial piece all the way to the end.
Do join us in that AI thread I linked to above.
Answered in the CGI thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/cgi-in-movies-tv-discussion.2143862/post-28030409
Watched Burning (South Korean film, Beoning) and it's highly recommend it if you enjoy a slower paced, somewhat emotional film.
I didn't watch a trailer nor know what genre it was before watching it, which it amplified my experience. I had no clue where the story was going and it makes you anxious. People recommended this film since it deals with similar themes as Parasite, I think both are pretty darn good.
Burning stars Steven Yeun for those Walking Dead fans.
I didn't watch a trailer nor know what genre it was before watching it, which it amplified my experience. I had no clue where the story was going and it makes you anxious. People recommended this film since it deals with similar themes as Parasite, I think both are pretty darn good.
Burning stars Steven Yeun for those Walking Dead fans.
Howard the Duck(1986)
The greatest story ever told. The greatest movie ever made. It's been ~25 years since I last watched this masterpiece, and it has undoubtedly stood the test of time.
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The greatest story ever told. The greatest movie ever made. It's been ~25 years since I last watched this masterpiece, and it has undoubtedly stood the test of time.
Dec 1st has past (by a couple of days), so that means Christmas movies, so many, non-stop, XMASXMASXMAS ....
Sounds like Die Hard will be coming up soon.Dec 1st has past (by a couple of days), so that means Christmas movies, so many, non-stop, XMASXMASXMAS ....
Awesome movie(including the 90’s? remake). Had a big impact on me growing up.
Sully [2016]
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My second time seeing this. I generally like to project my thoughts based on movies with the plot-points /characters/overall themes, this movie doesn’t need an introduction, just watch it. It’s classy on every level and immaculately acted by Hanks/Eckhart. {And directed by Eastwood.}
My second time seeing this. I generally like to project my thoughts based on movies with the plot-points /characters/overall themes, this movie doesn’t need an introduction, just watch it. It’s classy on every level and immaculately acted by Hanks/Eckhart. {And directed by Eastwood.}
That was a long but pretty good movie. Just finished watching it a couple of days ago on Netflix after Thanksgiving Dinner.
I've just watched The Irishman and it is easily my favourite film of 2019 at least. 5 stars from me.
Bottin went off hard on Rick after Baker won the Make Up Oscar for An American Werewolf. Jealousy really, but there was no need for that. Bottin's creatures were surreal and freaky in ways that complimented Rick's work nicely.
I prefer American Werewolf as I thought The Howling went south as it embraced the comedy, whereas American Werewolf's humor seemed to work much better (imo). Still the opening sequence of The Howling when Dee's reporter meets Robert Picardo's werewolf Eddie in the porno shop was very creepy (and on point sleazy). Interesting what Joe Dante showed and kept off screen in that scene.
I watched Captain Marvel. I liked it, but itneeded a lot more of the cat.