The line "You sift through the detritus..." was removed, and the funnier line "Ferocious, aren't I?"

Neither lines are on the remaster. Nor the Japanese bluray transfer.

I think they just used the same master for the DTS-HD MA as they did previously for the TrueHD.
Why they make a fuss over advertising "DTS-HD Master Audio"? Who knows. Maybe they're just catering to the people who want to see the "DTS" logo on their receivers. :laugh:

Audio sounds the same, overall.
Quiet dialogue, loud sfx.

Although, that McCauley/Nate scene didn't sound so quiet to us.
The "just gotta know how to grab it" scene right?


Usually with remasters, they only do the video.
If they're going to do audio, they usually provide a separate mix.
But mostly with older movies that were available only in stereo or mono.
Reviews where audio is provided in original stereo or mono over surround sound, the original (lesser channels) gets all the praise.

Another thing about the remaster is that it's partially zoomed in for a lot of scenes.
And for dark screens, there's banding on flat surfaces like walls.
The Japanese transfer has better grain retention and doesn't show banding on the walls for dark screens.

;-)

:D

lol thanks to our friend ;-)

Damn Right. God Bless Him.

Yep!

You're listening to 4 Soundtracks at the same Time ?

Damn Dude, that's some next Level Shit right there.


lol thanks to our friend ;-)

I too, am saddened that Bart Oss went and got himself permabanned. ;-)

:facepalm:

Just finished Arrival.

Not everyone's cup of tea.
The pace is excrutiating slow.
The details that matter most are easily gone in a second and you lost context of the rest of the film.

If you pay attention to the film, the last half becomes predictable.
The movie presented in a non-linear fashion.
There you go. Repetitive theme all around.
No major plot twist. Just the witnessing of the unravelling of events since you know the start and end.

Although, to their writing, the audience isn't meant to know exactly that the start is the end. Or later events.
They do well to mask all events and make you think something's of the past when it's actually the future.
But, by the time you do, all is said and done so just sit back and watch the rest of the movie.

Excellent sound design. The animal cliks of the aliens is great on the surround sound system.
The music has some excellent moments in the first few minutes of the introduction to the ships.

The rest just plays out to give focus to the story.

Overuse of that one song from Shutter Island. "This wicked life" but instrumental.
The OST to Shutter Island contained both versions.
Arrival used the instrumental version.

The exposition seqeuences about their process is fun.

But I understand how many feel it's boring.
It takes too long to get those parts that mean something.

And the total ending:

It's nothing spectacular that most general audiences would care about.

The concept of seeing the future and watching your own offspring die and choosing not to change that is not a common Western theme.
It's dark with no happy ending.

No one cares about the concept of fate.

You can see the future? Then play the lottery.
Standard Western response.


I don't know anyone in person that would enjoy the movie as much as I did.

The score goes well with the film, but largley underplayed. 1/4 utilized.
The rest of the audio goes to the sound design and the Shutter Island soundtrack.

It's not a movie worth checking out in 3D if you have a software player or TV that converts to 3D.
(or Pulfrich/Chromadepth glasses like me)
Only a few scense worth checking out in pseudo 3D.
Maybe even the trailer will do best.

Surround sound? Definitely try to watch it in surround sound.
Stereo? Only a few scenes are best in surround sound, so it defnitely won't make a difference if you watch in stereo with desktop speakers or a TV.

Atmos/DTS:X? A total waste.

I'd give the movie a solid 6/10.

If I'm going to watch it again, I'm going to use SVP to interpolate to 59.94fps, since there are quite a few scenes that are smoothly shot.

Yeah.. totally ignoring the ban and having more than one sockpuppet account..

Yeah, I too liked that he shared some stuff, but now he's being a major dick about it lol.

Yeah.. totally ignoring the ban and having more than one sockpuppet account..

Yeah, I too liked that he shared some stuff, but now he's being a major dick about it lol.

Is he, now? I've not really noticed any confirmed sock puppet accounts; we can only speculate. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Worst thing is he doesn't even bother to change his threads layout, or his uploader page, so it's SO obvious it's him...

Is he? I've not really noticed any confirmed sock puppet accounts; we can only speculate. Correct me if I'm wrong.

It's matters only for admins/mods.

You have no idea how many members asked me to spy on every account every made just to prove who's who when I was mod.
On top of that, everyone demanded proof like it was their business and they're entitled to it.
Get. Over. Yourselves.

Another fine example of how simple a community like Shrine prefers to handle matters.

Do your laundry in public and gain Reputation points that mean nothing.

:this:

It's not a multi account of Bart but a member who does that for the community.

It's not a multi account of Bart but a member who does that for the community.



Its his twin brother probably, without any doubt.

Its his twin brother probably, without any doubt.

:laugh:

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DVDrip?

If you pay attention to the film, the last half becomes predictable.

I half-figured it out when Amy Adams told her daughter that her father was "the scientist of the family". For a film with so few defined characters, it seemed too coincidental that the father be a scientist... and that the only (white) male in the movie also be a scientist.

The score is abominable. Another sound designer whose skill is grossly exaggerated, based off of listening to this and Sicario. Maybe his The Theory of Everything is worth a try though. In any case I doubt he has much business writing "music". I will say, though, nice pizzicatos for when the team first enters the probe.

I personally don't think it's as deep as people like to say it is. Just because the concept of the film throws you for a loop doesn't mean it's 'deeeeep'. That novelty wears off on the second viewing. If you feel obligated to instruct the audience what to look for so blatantly... that's not clever filmmaking.

The score is abominable. Another sound designer whose skill is grossly exaggerated, based off of listening to this and Sicario.

It's nothing new. Music for design has been trendy for awhile now.


nice pizzicatos for when the team first enters the probe.

Yeah, that was my favorite part.
Sounds really nice in surround sound.


the film throws you for a loop

I see what you did there.

A Cure For Wellness, Benjamin Wallfisch (http://www.hans-zimmer.com/mp3/A_Cure_For_Wellness_Suite.mp3)

^ This score is amazing!

Ya, Arrival is way overrated.

I'm bored to tears with movies like these which present extraterrestrials as either being problematic children or idiot savants. A civilization as technically advanced as the one presented in Arrival would not have been stumped by us monkeys for a minute. They would have at least done their homework first.

They would have at least done their homework first.

It was odd that they can separate the environments to maintain dual atmospheres but then that's it.

Its' like the ending to Contact: "You're not ready for us yet."
Budget saved. Instant boom. Drop the pencil. Walk over to the next table to start writing the sequel.

:laugh: Put's Roland Emmerich into perspective.

Between all the language-deciphering shenanigans, I think the film missed a great opportunity to sneak in a "To Serve Man" joke. :laugh:

I am currently listening to NATE AND HAYES. It is a fantastic score by Trevor Jones. Great adventure music. I found a bargain copy at a AMOEBA this past week while visiting LA.

I absolutely love this score. And the film.

Amarok - Mike Oldfield

60 minutes of pure madness. Wish me luck.

A third of the way through "Manchester by the Sea" and I'm hoping the notoriety behind Casey Affleck's character stems from his having fed his kids to the "shahks", because I'm about to fall asleep here.

More like Depression by the Sea

Holy shit, now they're playing Albinoni's Adagio over the big reveal. Fuck off, Lonergan.

"shahks"

:rofldata: Ahhh, accents.

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If games actually did these sorts of things for trailers, I'd care about new games and new-gen consoles!

https://youtu.be/Clr5W2lzkWk

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If games actually did these sorts of things for trailers, I'd care about new games and new-gen consoles!

https://youtu.be/Clr5W2lzkWk

Can't Imagine My Life With Out My MusicBee Now, So Much Easier, Faster And Reliable Than Itunes.

Can't Imagine My Life With Out My MusicBee Now, So Much Easier, Faster And Reliable Than Itunes.
Music Players aside, I couldn't imagine my life without music, I would not know what I would want to do as a career. I would be lost.

John Wick 8-)

So how many requests have you received for a link?

Music Players aside, I couldn't imagine my life without music, I would not know what I would want to do as a career. I would be lost.

Ah So True. As Long As It Makes You Happy. :)

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So how many requests have you received for a link?

I Ignore All Requests. :laugh:

So how many requests have you received for a link?

I remember you mentioning that it contains sfx from webrips correct? :)

Skelly's rip for Alien Covenant. Very nice.

Watching my brother's California King Snake have dinner. Getting the live updates. Frozen pinkie:

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:)

Aw man, I just realized that I forgot to put the game title within parentheses on two of the tracks for Airborne (#6 & 7). Oops. :p


Music Players aside, I couldn't imagine my life without music, I would not know what I would want to do as a career. I would be lost.

:this:

Man Seeking Woman 3x06, "Pad Thai"

Skelly's rip for Alien Covenant. Very nice.

What's this? Alien Covenant!? They're still recording the score, what exactly are you listening to?

He's listening to the trailer music on my YouTube channel.

Yeah, sorry. I'm not that well connected in the industry :laugh:.

Just Awaiting Track 23. But Great Stuff!

What a coincidence! Lol.

Thought we'd maybe get a new Kaleida Track, but eh, what can you do...

:D

Thought we'd maybe get a new Kaleida Track, but eh, what can you do...

I'll take Le Castle Vania over them. "John Wick Mode" is awesome.

The OST as a whole is good. All of the themes from the first are there, plus a few new ones.

Yeah, sure, LED Spirals was a wicked Tune, albeit a bit short.

So how's the Movie ?

Anyone gonna write up a Spoiler-free Review ?

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What a coincidence! Lol.



Lol but the track 23 is missing so I can't add it among my 1403 var�se albums, I add only full albums.

Yeah, sure, LED Spirals was a wicked Tune, albeit a bit short.

So how's the Movie ?

Anyone gonna write up a Spoiler-free Review ?

Do you not have the extended version? I've got it, it was released exclusively on this year's RSD exclusive vinyl of the OST. "Killing Strangers" is also on it, which wasn't included in the commercial release :D

I will let you know tonight, seeing the 7:10 show. Hopefully the roads are ok by then, the northeast just got hammered with snow. Schools are closed, so I'm not working today. Instead of being paid to hang with kids, I have to shovel by driveway and clean off my car.

.

Lol but the track 23 is missing so I can't add it among my 1403 var�se albums, I add only full albums.

Careful Someone May Report You For Talking About VS Albums.... :laugh:

Lol

Can't Believe I Still Have To Wait For The Score Release. :(

Do you not have the extended version? I've got it, it was released exclusively on this year's RSD exclusive vinyl of the OST. "Killing Strangers" is also on it, which wasn't included in the commercial release :D

I will let you know tonight, seeing the 7:10 show. Hopefully the roads are ok by then, the northeast just got hammered with snow. Schools are closed, so I'm not working today. Instead of being paid to hang with kids, I have to shovel by driveway and clean off my car.

Nope, didn't even know there was an extended Release, VSD-7309 (http://www.soundtrackcorner.de/john-wick-p6528.htm) is all i got.
Hmm, Gunmetal Grey, eh ? Looks sleek !

I've had about enough of Winter, always the same in February...

Okay Man, i hope you enjoy it as much as you've been looking forward to it, drive safe !

Can't believe 50 Shades is still a thing. Tried, emphasis on tried, reading the first book. Wow. What crap writing. Ikea assembly instructions are more entertaining.

To paraphrase National Lampoon, back when it was actually funny, mommy-porn is Greek for candy assed pornography.

Fanfiction of Stephanie Meyer Material.

That's dangerous Levels of Bullshittery.

^^ very good album, I m at the track 29, thanks our good friend again!

Can't Believe I Still Have To Wait For The Score Release. :(

Can't believe that the score, movie, and book even exist at all. :(

What are your thoughts? Any good?

Nope, didn't even know there was an extended Release, VSD-7309 (http://www.soundtrackcorner.de/john-wick-p6528.htm) is all i got.
Hmm, Gunmetal Grey, eh ? Looks sleek !

I've had about enough of Winter, always the same in February...

Okay Man, i hope you enjoy it as much as you've been looking forward to it, drive safe !

Gunmetal Grey, indeed. Also grabbed The Guest OST, pressed on purple. I'll post a pic later.

To the driveway!!

^^ very good album, I m at the track 29, thanks our good friend again!

:laugh:


Can't believe that the score, movie, and book even exist at all. :(
To Each Their Own, I Enjoy Them. So That Is All I Care About.


What are your thoughts? Any good?
A Pleasent Listen.

Is it decent sexytime music?

Where did you get this from? O_o I'm still missing "track no. 10"... :(

Is it decent sexytime music?

The Devil Has His Pleasures. ;)

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John Wick: Chapter 2

So pumped :D:D:D

Where did you get this from? O_o I'm still missing "track no. 10"... :(

Got from here, just released , with uploaded it was too long.

John Wick: Chapter 2

So pumped :D:D:D

God damn. Now that's how you make a sequel. Killgrave approved. I guarantee it.

God damn. Now that's how you make a sequel. Killgrave approved. I guarantee it.

Best news I've heard this week. All the reviews concur with DAK so I am amped to see it. (The director said they kept the plot straightforward while expanding WickWorld.) They're already talking Chapter 3.

Going Saturday.

P.S. John Wick has become part of the Hollywood "elevator pitch" lexicon. The producer of the film Robin Hood: Origins called it, get ready for this, "John Wick with arrows."

Oi vey.

And here we have...

The hottest Contender for "OST of the Year 2017"

Doubtful we'll get a better one in the remaining 10 Months... :laugh:

Just Finished Track 23 Of John Wick Chapter 2, Now This:



Finally Managed to Get The Official Version Of This, And Mickey and the Magician.

Could you send me that Mr Gold?

Thanks

Send What?

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Currently:

I Can't Share That One Yet, Sorry.

Ok I know you have some "instruction" by your friend into the park, ok.

Season of The Force Is Less Than A Month In The Park, Unreleased, Technically I Should Not Have This.

or 99% Of My DLRP Stuff.

:-/

I go to the park before summer , can't wait of course!

I should test the new version of the Indiana ride and ratatouille , seriously, can't wait, I have reserved 4 days in the Disneyland hotel, the only I like and the most closer of the park :-)

I go to the park before summer , can't wait of course!

I should test the new version of the Indiana ride and ratatouille , seriously, can't wait, I have reserved 4 days in the Disneyland hotel, the only I like and the most closer of the park :-)

I Go Again In October, 25th Anniversary & Halloween. Perfect!

Currently:

Yes but in October I am in UK for Halloween lol

I gave up on the series half way through. Not funny. Very boring.

Byron you are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Byron you are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


^^ Listening to the exact same, and I couldn't agree more with you :)

^^

Track 10 ongoing I love it!

Listen to This Now,


Followed By This, When I Head to Bed:

Looking for clips with solid, mechanical panning...

SO I can do this...

(http://imgbox.com/Dx8HDZCe)

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(that's a really tiny thumbnail) :erm:

(http://imgbox.com/Dx8HDZCe)


[Stewie transports both him and Brian to a seemingly empty universe]
Brian: Oh my God now we're nowhere!
Stewie: [Reading the display on his remote control] Not quite Brian. This is a universe, but its only inhabitant is one really far away guy who yells compliments.
[(Both turn around to a figure, barely visible in the distance]
Man in the Distance: [Waving] I like your shirt!
Stewie: [Waving back] Thank you! [To Brian] This was nice.

:rofldata: I just watched that episode last week.

This is the universe of misleading portraiture.

Oh, wait. It's not so bad. There's the compliment guy.

*misleading protrait gets taken away*

Awww, they got both of us!

Death Grips

Death Grips

Love that band!

Death Grips


Love that band!

Us three!

:rofldata: I just watched that episode last week.

This is the universe of misleading portraiture.

Oh, wait. It's not so bad. There's the compliment guy.

*misleading protrait gets taken away*

Awww, they got both of us!

:laugh:


Currently:

I'm not gonna start a new thread for this, but:

What is your answer when someone asks "What kind of music do you listen to"?

I never know what to say.

'Classical and film.'

'Classical and film.'

When I say 'Classical' I get a: "But why!?"

When I say 'Film' people assume I'm talking about licensed music. Then I have to give a lecture on original scoring. The people you know must be a lot more enlightened, I guess.

No, they just don't actually care, or they think I'm a weirdo already and this just adds to that image.

I'm not gonna start a new thread for this, but:

What is your answer when someone asks "What kind of music do you listen to"?

I never know what to say.

"Video Game Soundtracks"

"Oh, like Mario and Pokemon, right ?"

And that's when i punch them in the Crotch.

I'm not gonna start a new thread for this, but:

What is your answer when someone asks "What kind of music do you listen to"?

I never know what to say.

Motion picture scores / classical / classic rock / 90's pop / 80's pop / porn music / video game music / indie stuff from Bandcamp.com

Just found an old recording of me performing a piano piece for band class in high school... Quite a few years old So listening to that.

Legion 1x01, "Chapter 1"

David Newman's score for DuckTales The Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp. It's almost unbelievable that after many years I'm finally able to listen to one of my most-wanted scores, in great quality instead of a crappy bootleg. It's a pure delight.

Tubular Bells [QUAD mix] - Mike Oldfield

I'm amazed I can even play multi-channel mixes on my FiiO X1 in the first place, especially when it isn't an advertised detail or a thing that has been mentioned anywhere by users of the device. However, I had to do quite a bit, since it was pretty picky. First, it only really works with WAV files, as using FLAC or a lossy format will either only play 2 channels or not at all. Second, it'll only work properly if the file has 6 channels period, meaning I had to insert an extra empty one in the mix I'm currently hearing. Lastly, because of it only accepting .wav files, they're guarunteed to be erased after a while, which is frustrating.

Still, it's a pretty neat thing to do, and the simulated effect is pretty good (though obviously not perfect). I'd be keen to play Kraftwerk's Autobahn next, but the DTS CD copy that made the discovery doesn't sound too great. Still, since it sounds fine on PC, I wonder if it's just the copy placed on here.

"Video Game Soundtracks"

"Oh, like Mario and Pokemon, right ?"

And that's when i punch them in the Crotch.

ManRay.

Cockpuncher Supreme.

http://i.giphy.com/FO2XYCmPU28yk.gif

Saturday Matinee: Dracula '79 (last viewed? maybe 15 years ago)

A handsome gothic production (ahhh, the days of Albert Whitlock matte paintings) with a top notch cast which, sadly, eschews the visceral charms of all those Hammer productions of yore in favour of a chaste, laser light show for Barbara Cartland readers. It's weakest element would probably be the listless editing job.

Ultimately: yawn.

Williams score makes for a rewarding stand-alone listen, but in-film it doesn't come close to landing the sort of punches/stakes James Bernard used to throw.

Saturday Night Live 42x14, "Alec Baldwin / Ed Sheeran"

Melissa McCarthy is back as Sean Spicer :laugh:

I saw The LEGO Batman movie last night.

And what did you learn?

Nothing.

An orchestral firework! I love this album so much!
Absolutely gorgeous!!! ♥

"Robert Folk - Selected Suites" :)

https://img.discogs.com/M2rwdtwB1jONzjhO9FXqkeBNzn8=/fit-in/450x450/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(90)/discogs-images/R-9663166-1484400412-5617.jpeg.jpg (http://www.soundtrackcollector.com/title/7895/Robert+Folk+-+Selected+Suites)

Folk's contribution to Tremors is awesome.

Folk's contribution to Tremors is awesome.

It was fun renting the direct-to-video sequels on VHS/DVD back in the day...
I miss video stores for that reason alone... :sigh:

3 was fun. Horrible cheesy but horridly fun. Even when you're sober.

Folk's contribution to Tremors is awesome.

It really is, isn't it? :) I wish there was much more of his astonishing music.
I've always been very impressed by Robert Folk! So talented...

First play of the year. It's been customary to get in at least three per annum.

Listening to the Flip Flapper opening serendipity.

Hergest Ridge (Original 1974 Vinyl Mix) - Mike Oldfield

John Wick: Chapter Two.

How good is it?

I want Chapter Three now.

The Walking Dead 7x09, "Rock In the Road"


John Wick: Chapter Two.

How good is it?

I want Chapter Three now.

I want it two years ago

Finished Jean-Michel Jarre's Magnetic Fields. It was a very pleasant listen and one I'm interested in re-visiting. I certainly got a real sense of the record wanting that nostalgic feeling in times of difficultly, seeing as it has a more innocent feel past the first track.

How do they not know what Star Wars music is?

https://www.grammy.com/videos/star-wars-the-force-awakens-wins-best-score-soundtrack-for-visual-media

Sigh

:iveseenthings:

What's up with that disgusting hag? And James Bond music?? What a fucking trainwreck!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRkb1X9ovI4

I've never seen the Ghost in the Shell anime, but I'm like 75% certain that it's waaay better than the shlocky shit I just watched

GitS? Eh, it's boring.

I Actually Really Enjoying All The Music To The Film La La Land, Can't Wait For The DVD.



Now My Fourth Album Under This Film.

OST, Original Score, FYC & Medleys Collection.

The score's OK. The film is way, way overrated.

Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" will certainly be my personal favorite throughout the year 2017! :p
But the score as well as the songs of "La La Land" were remarkable. I was very impressed!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRkb1X9ovI4

I've never seen the Ghost in the Shell anime, but I'm like 75% certain that it's waaay better than the shlocky shit I just watched


GitS? Eh, it's boring.

Pretty much that.
It's okay for slow days.

but it's not something i'd jump on right away if I want to venture back to anime/machines.

Appleseed is nice. Breathtaking graphics over GitS. They mixed CG with hand drawn I think? Or it's all very good CG for its time.

Go full machine and get into Patlabor or any of the Robotech/Gundam or even the eversopopular Evengelion.

Or if you want something longer with mahcine/human, get into Full Metal Alchemist. That one's popular.

I didn't get beyond the first movie for GitS.
The story wasn't all that compelling and some elements seemed forced to drive a story forward.
Some of the robot bits were nice, but not enough.

The most compelling thing about the American movie is the updated graphics.
It'll be visually stunning.

And I don't even care that they bastardized the lead role to be white.
There's no convincing Japanese actress that can lead this movie.
If there were, they'd have to cut her lines down significantly due to language barrier.
Most Japanese actresses over here working for North American productions that get casted for roles, have to struggle a lot with their English lines.
Devon Aoki is old and living the married life now with children. That's why she wasn't back to do the Sin City sequel.
And that pretty much leaves the rest of the Japanese actresses to very, VERY minor roles with the least dialogue and the most time spent with speech coaches.
There simply isn't enough time or any actresses dedicated enough to live in both places.

UNLESS, they decided to cast a Chinese actress.
If Lucy Liu was younger (and taller), they could cast her.
Like they did for Kill Bill. But for Kill Bill, they got away with by saying she was Chinese/Japanese/American born so that's okay.

Point being, Chinese actresses tend to be more successful at being bi-lingual (American English / native Chinese (be it Cantonese/Mandarin/etc)).
Which is probably why a lot of American movies cast Chinese actresses to portray different Asian cultures.
And then those actresses get banned from so many of the Asian countries for playing those roles. :rolleyes:

Besides, Japan has had years to ruin their own franchise.

Japan is no better than USA for wrecking franchises.
Their live action GANTZ and ATTACK ON TITAN were all poorly received. They still have their dedicated fans.

I think the only real validation for Gantz was that the story actually cleared up some of the anime series and one of the main actresses is like this huge porn actress over there (or something; BIG tits).

For ATOT, the only redeeming qualities I've heard comes from the youtube series that follows the live action movies.
It focuses on just the human characters, so they save their budget by not including the giants or anything.

Other live action adaptations were just mediocre and only loved my cult followings.

I haven't even begun to watch the live action adaptation of PARASITE EVE.
The movie is based on the novel I hear, more than the video game.
So it has that.

Japanese live-action movies based on anime/manga/games are about as thrilling as American reboots/remakes.

Watching Doctor Strange.

:sad: I want to shave him!

Watching Doctor Strange.

:sad: I want to shave him!

So Hyped For The DVD.

Currently Watching Small Soldiers.

Gah! No spoilers!
Still haven't seen Doc Strange yet.
Next month over spring break I'll catch it.

I Have A Major Spoiler!

It Is A Film About Doctor Strange.

:laugh:

I'm ashamed I clicked that... :laugh:

:laugh:

Gah! No spoilers!
Still haven't seen Doc Strange yet.
Next month over spring break I'll catch it.

Wait a decade or so when it'll probably be remade/rebooted/re-imagined�whatevuh. With any luck it'll turn out better than the steaming pile of unfunny, CGI-ed up the wahzoo, generic capeshit au current.

Hell, the cheesy TV production from '78 is more entertaining, as is Paul Chihara's score:

Sample 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDxlfiV8GF4

Sample 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOvtoa_w2FA

Hah! Actually found the whole thing and just download it. Haven't seen it since it premiered.

Doctor Strange '78 (https://mega.nz/#!S4JXRD6Q!KbEqwwMn1pE3LQQmtmLWMgVMdI557vJ2v6OVjdgo1WY)

The score's OK. The film is way, way overrated.

Amen to that. It's hella overrated. I liked a few things about (from a filmmaking pov), I didn't like the actual film itself. It was 2 hours too long. I wanted to like it, but my expectations and my brain had other plans.

To Each Their Own. Loved Everything. ;)

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I'm going to buy it on bluray.

Then watch it in 60fps. With ChromaDepth 3D glasses.

Gah! No spoilers!
Still haven't seen Doc Strange yet.
Next month over spring break I'll catch it.
You'll just say it's shit, and that the score is just as bad as the film. So why bother? No one here wants to hear that negativity.

You'll just say it's shit, and that the score is just as bad as the film. So why bother? No one here wants to hear that negativity.

:shock:


Is It Okay To Say I Love You?

You'll just say it's shit, and that the score is just as bad as the film. So why bother? No one here wants to hear that negativity.

Relax, dude. He isn't passing judgments yet.

And if he doesn't like it, who cares? He's a grumpy old man anyway. ;)

For the record, I enjoyed the hell out of Doctor Strange.

Relax, dude. He isn't passing judgments yet.

And if he doesn't like it, who cares? He's a grumpy old man anyway. ;)

For the record, I enjoyed the hell out of Doctor Strange.
I'm really passionate about the things I love, so I'm going to try and defend the hell out of that score if I can.

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Is It Okay To Say I Love You?
:)

Speaking of Arrow, what is Neely doing?! He needs to update his site!

You'll just say it's shit, and that the score is just as bad as the film. So why bother? No one here wants to hear that negativity.

I must be getting pretty predictable

Wait a decade or so when it'll probably be remade/rebooted/re-imagined…whatevuh. With any luck it'll turn out better than the steaming pile of unfunny, CGI-ed up the wahzoo, generic capeshit au current.
Don't forget to mention how shit Giacchino's score is, and how shit he is as a composer in general!

Same.

I Adore My:

Disney/DC/ and Various Stuff.

It Annoys Me That People Have To Point Out Every Bad Thing and Shit On It. I Don't Go Round Doing That About Things They Like.

But Oh Well. I Love Them, And That Is All I Care About. :)

Honestly though Marvel has a pretty good track record with me.
Except for Iron Man 3.
And both Avengers. Yuck.
But the rest are fine. Some better than others.

I'm really passionate about the things I love, so I'm going to try and defend the hell out of that score if I can.

I'm passionate too. I don't ever feel the need to "defend" my opinions. :P I mean sure, if you want to have a reasonable discussion that's cool, but I don't really feel a reasonable discussion coming on here.

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Honestly though Marvel has a pretty good track record with me.
Except for Iron Man 3.
And both Avengers. Yuck.
But the rest are fine. Some better than others.

I'll never be able to forgive Shane Black for IM3. Avengers was meh and AoU was mediocre but I thought Ultron was cool.

For the most part I've really enjoyed the MCU.

I Like The Marvel Stuff, But Have Always Been More A DC Fan.

Same.

I Adore My:

Disney/DC/ and Various Stuff.

It Annoys Me That People Have To Point Out Every Bad Thing and Shit On It. I Don't Go Round Doing That About Things They Like.

But Oh Well. I Love Them, And That Is All I Care About. :)

Unrelated: I hope I don't sound rude by saying this, but why do you capitalize the first letter of EVERY word you write? I've been wondering this for a few years now. :P

Beacause I Do.

Beacause I Do.

Well... I don't know what I was expecting.

I Have Always Typed Like This, Naturally. I Just Get Fed Up That People Keep Pointing It Out. Most Of The Time To Take The Piss and Annoy Me.

"Because I Do"

Is All I Can Be Bothered To Reply Now.

My current stance on the MCU: Had I gone to see Iron Man instead of Speed Racer that fateful summer of 2008, then I would've been far more inclined to give a shit now. Instead, they're just throwaway movies that I go to see in a theater to then forget about them.

Also, because things tend to get hectic when regarding strong opinions on popular topics here, I just merely resort to talking about things that pretty much never get brought up that I care more for. Thus, you'll see me talk more about Mike Oldfield or Jean-Michel Jarre than reason #250 on why Skelly thinks that Spider-Man Homecoming won't be THE perfect adaptation and probably will suck.

:this:

Well Said.

I'll never be able to forgive Shane Black for IM3. Avengers was meh and AoU was mediocre but I thought Ultron was cool.

For the most part I've really enjoyed the MCU.

Lol, IM3 was so bad that they made a DVD short just to retcon all the crap away. Very poor treatment of both the Mandarin's and Tony's characters in that film.

As for AoU, Ultron was a lot cooler in the trailers than in the final film. I get what they were going for in the film with him, I really do, but Whedon only rarely was able to convince me that Ultron was little more than comic relief, or destruction fodder. Also, wtf, Quicksilver killed by a bullet? C'mon, there had to have been a smarter way to off him.

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reason #250 on why Skelly thinks that Spider-Man Homecoming won't be THE perfect adaptation and probably will suck.

I still can't believe Ned Leeds is aka The Living Twinkie in this movie.
And he's in high school.
And he knows Pete's secret identity... ugh

Hacksaw Ridge was good.
HGW killed it!

Watching Manchester by the Sea. :/
I just want to hear the bit about the "shaks". :lol:

I somehow believe Casey Affleck will talk slow and low just like his other roles.
Like he's reading a journal to a radio station meant for graveyard shifts.

"It was then I found that silver dollar in my pocket. The one I got for my birthday.
I would spend it on a shake, but I'm afraid by the time I found it, it had slipped out of a tiny hole in my pocket and rolled into the underbelly of this city.
Like so many tears from so many hookers on Family Day..."

That's how weird he is. That's his usual dialogue.

I'd die of shock if he did anything remotely "active" as his older, HOTTER, brother.

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He's so monotone.

It worked for one movie he did.

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He's so monotone.

It worked for one movie he did.

Lol, IM3 was so bad that they made a DVD short just to retcon all the crap away. Very poor treatment of both the Mandarin's and Tony's characters in that film.

As for AoU, Ultron was a lot cooler in the trailers than in the final film. I get what they were going for in the film with him, I really do, but Whedon only rarely was able to convince me that Ultron was little more than comic relief, or destruction fodder. Also, wtf, Quicksilver killed by a bullet? C'mon, there had to have been a smarter way to off him.

I'm generally kinder to Age of Ultron, but yeah what you've said about it is pretty valid.

And holy fuck did they destroy both Tony and the Mandarin. It's the biggest fuckup in the MCU for sure, but still somehow manages to be light-years ahead of Suicide Squad :P

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Hacksaw Ridge was good.
HGW killed it!


I seem to recall that being scored by Rupert, not Harry...

Hacksaw Ridge was good.
HGW killed it!

Not Harry... believe it or not, his brother Rupert!
Yes, the same Rupert who has been doing cheap comedies for years. He's been typecast for far too long. Just look at his Wiki page, lol
I was impressed by his score too. Excited to hear what his does for Wonder Woman.


I hope WW is good. The world needs a good WW movie. It'll probably be a big screw up like all of the DC movies tho'. ;_;

I still can't believe Ned Leeds is aka The Living Twinkie in this movie.
And he's in high school.
And he knows Pete's secret identity... ugh

I actually have a response to this that I found that perfectly exemplifies my reaction. (https://youtu.be/DIHeCbOGPlY?t=1h26m57s)

I hope WW is good. The world needs a good WW movie. It'll probably be a big screw up like all of the DC movies tho'. ;_;

Most likely. Warner Bros needs to get their shit together. My only hope for the DCCU is Aquaman because of Jason Momoa and it's being directed by James Wan, whose work on the Conjuring films was unbelievably awesome.

And holy fuck did they destroy both Tony and the Mandarin. It's the biggest fuckup in the MCU for sure, but still somehow manages to be light-years ahead of Suicide Squad :P

Haven't seen it yet, but the critics sure weren't kind. I don't know what the general consensus is among normal folk though. Trailers looked sort of promising.

Haven't seen it yet, but the critics sure weren't kind. I don't know what the general consensus is among normal folk though. Trailers looked sort of promising.

Are you speaking of SS or IM3? Both were horrible, and I would advise you do not subject your eyes to either of them. Particularly SS. That editing alone almost made my eyes bleed.

I'll never be able to forgive Shane Black for IM3.

Man still has quite the resume though (despite obvious duds). I'm still keen to watch Lethal Weapon (despite Spark caring more for the sequels) and The Nice Guys.
It'll be more interesting that is.

(That, and I'm kinder to IM3 than many).

Are you speaking of SS or IM3? Both were horrible, and I would advise you do not subject your eyes to either of them. Particularly SS. That editing alone almost made my eyes bleed.

I was talking about SS. But I'll avert my eyes. Thanks for the warning!

Somehow the film made bank at the box office, probably because the movie looked like it starred Margot Robbie's ass.
Harley Quinn's character has degenerated so much since her B:TAS days. :-\

I was talking about SS. But I'll avert my eyes. Thanks for the warning!

Somehow the film made bank at the box office, probably because the movie looked like it starred Margot Robbie's ass.
Harley Quinn's character has degenerated so much since her B:TAS days. :-\

"Character has degenerated" implies she still has a character. She doesn't. Margot Robbie is a decent actress but she brought nothing to the character other than her chest and her ass. Not that she was written to go beyond that. I yearn for the days when Harley Quinn was a cautionary tale regarding abusive relationships.

Honestly the fans of this film have no critical thinking skills, far as I've observed. It's mindless trash. And I LOVE DC comics.

Honestly the fans of this film have no critical thinking skills, far as I've observed.

Thanks..
Nice To Know People Can Be "Polite" About Their "Opinions"....

Mindless trash can be fun as long as it doesn't take itself too seriously. Like Jurassic World. Silly, dumb popcorn movie, but I really enjoy it. But I guess SS didn't have that sort of self-awareness?

Thanks..
Nice To Know People Can Be "Polite" About Their "Opinions"....

Nice to know people can not take opposing opinions to heart.

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Mindless trash can be fun as long as it doesn't take itself too seriously. Like Jurassic World. Silly, dumb popcorn movie, but I really enjoy it. But I guess SS didn't have that sort of self-awareness?

I'm more on the positive side of Jurassic World, but yeah you're on the right track. JW knew that even JP was silly and had a decent level of cheese that our kid minds were so easy to accept in the '90s. SS doesn't have any identity whatsoever. I don't even know what they were going for, and I'm guessing that's because David Ayer had 6 weeks to write the script and had to change it multiple times whenever it tickled Warner Bros' fancy, and had to keep filming all the while.

Rupert


Rupert

Yeah, I remember now.
I only glanced at the screen to see GW.
At this point, I always forget about Rupert.


Man still has quite the resume though (despite obvious duds). I'm still keen to watch Lethal Weapon (despite Spark caring more for the sequels) and The Nice Guys.
It'll be more interesting that is.

(That, and I'm kinder to IM3 than many).

The Nice Guys was funny. I had a good laugh. It's pretty standard, however.
Nothing outstanding and the shenanigans weren't all shenani.
The real positives I had for the movie was the comedy and chemistry between Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling.

At the time, Lethal Weapon was great when it came out. Top of the line buddy cop.
It's good to get into the franchise.

But compared to other franchises, nothing beats the first Die Hard movie for the Christmas holidays.
I mean, he's got a machine gun for christ's sake!

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Warner Bros

I'd love to see a movie that shows how dirty studios can be.

In your face parallels. No stepping around the bush.
Flat out call it.

And win an Academy Award.

50% of the movie could be how badly they constrict the 'talent' (directors, etc.)
The other 50% could pull back the curtain on all the creepy pedo shit that probably goes on.

Nice to know people can not take opposing opinions to heart.

I'm very on and off regarding how to treat other's opinions. There will be times when I'll be a bit aggressive in the way I wouldn't accept any other view point. Other times I'll just give them the thumbs up and move on. Like, I very much accepted that Steven Universe has been considered by some having deteriorated heavily over the years, despite enjoying it still. Yet, I still get overly passionate about Spider-Man. It's just odd.

SS was a 2-hour music video. The plot was awful, it had a terrible script and the trailers were misleading.

This movie sucked too. In its favour, however, is Jarre's haunting electronic score.

Jarre's haunting electronic score.

That's rather interesting to me, considering what I've come to familiarize myself with regarding his son.

Depending upon the groove you're in I might suggest his After Dark, My Sweet (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwwfiMdn4B4).

SS was a 2-hour music video. The plot was awful, it had a terrible script and the trailers were misleading.

Most likely because the film's script literally changed depending on how well the latest trailer did. They wanted a DC version of Guardians of the Galaxy because it was popular. Not because, you know, they had actually made a good film.

That's rather interesting to me, considering what I've come to familiarize myself with regarding his son.

Wait....no. Tell me Jean-Michel Jarre is the son of Maurice Jarre......

Yes, indeed.

I don't know how or why it took me this long to realize that :shock:

And Kevin Jarre, the sceen-writer, was Jean-Michel's half-brother through his father's 3rd marriage.

Depending upon the groove you're in I might suggest his After Dark, My Sweet (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwwfiMdn4B4).

Ooh! That was certainly lovely. It contains what I most tend to appreciate with what I generally listen to (which of course includes JMJ), as it contains a great blend of melody, atmosphere, and mood. Certainly will give it another listen soon.

I genuinely do wonder if Jean-Michel did influence him to have taken this route. Though considering what I've read of their relationship, that chance is pretty low. Still, it makes you wonder.

The People vs OJ Simpson: American Crime Story 1x01, "From the Ashes of Tragedy"

Hans Zimmer's MasterClass.

How many cigarettes has he gone through in the video? :P

That show's still around?
I dropped it after Ben Miller's character died. The kid from "My Family" just doesn't appeal to me as a detective.
I see they've got a replacement for Camille, too.

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Is Dwayne still around? He was my fav.

Camille Left In Season 4.
Humphrey Left Last Week and We Now Have An Irish Detective (The Guy From Father Ted, The Young Priest.)
Dwayne Is The Only Original Left Unless You Include The Comissioner.

Getting ready see The LEGO Batman Movie. I loved the first LEGO movie so I'm looking forward to this.

That's good to hear! I like the commissioner.

He Is Funny.

The People vs OJ Simpson: American Crime Story 1x03, "The Dream Team"

John Carpenter's The Thing. Finally. Never seen this one. Just took it out of the shrink wrap.

John Carpenter's The Thing. Finally. Never seen this one. Just took it out of the shrink wrap.

It's one of Carpenter's best. Very bleak ending. Appropriate, though.

It's one of Carpenter's best. Very bleak ending. Appropriate, though.

I loved it. Disgusting, gross and grotesque - just like the 2011 prequel. But the practical effects of the original are way better.

Hooray for the black guy (well, one of them) making it! Love Keith David.

John Carpenter's The Thing. Finally. Never seen this one. Just took it out of the shrink wrap.


I loved it. Disgusting, gross and grotesque - just like the 2011 prequel. But the practical effects of the original are way better.

Hooray for the black guy (well, one of them) making it! Love Keith David.

Jezus fuck, DAK, is there any other CLASSIC you haven't seen yet? :p

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Getting ready see The LEGO Batman Movie. I loved the first LEGO movie so I'm looking forward to this.

Apparently it got shit reviews, saying all of the fun stuff is in the trailer? Let me know what you think of it ;)

Jezus fuck, DAK, is there any other CLASSIC you haven't seen yet? :p

I've got my fair share of classics I haven't seen yet. However, I've also got a pretty good "seen" list as well, more than most people 'round these parts. But we can discuss that elsewhere ;)

Apparently it got shit reviews, saying all of the fun stuff is in the trailer? Let me know what you think of it ;)

I've only heard good reviews... that it's as good as the LEGO MOVIE.


I've got my fair share of classics I haven't seen yet. However, I've also got a pretty good "seen" list as well, more than most people 'round these parts. But we can discuss that elsewhere ;)

Buff, if there's, for example, 1000 classics, I've only seen three. But be glad, at least one of them is Lawrence of Arabia, and in 4K in a big screen with gorgeous surround!

Buff, if there's, for example, 1000 classics, I've only seen three. But be glad, at least one of them is Lawrence of Arabia, and in 4K in a big screen with gorgeous surround!

Well, that sure as fuck counts! :)

the dead - victoria galinsky.

became an instant fan of her. despite her being uglier than sin, she has a tremendously sweet voice.

Apparently it got shit reviews, saying all of the fun stuff is in the trailer? Let me know what you think of it ;)

... What reviews have YOU been reading? So much of the feedback has been positive.

I've got my fair share of classics I haven't seen yet. However, I've also got a pretty good "seen" list as well, more than most people 'round these parts. But we can discuss that elsewhere ;)

I haven't seen one episode of The Sopranos. Not one.

Buff, if there's, for example, 1000 classics, I've only seen three. But be glad, at least one of them is Lawrence of Arabia, and in 4K in a big screen with gorgeous surround!

Jesus, that counts. I'm jealous. I don't think it was playing in NY when it was re-released for the 50th anniversary right before the Blu-ray dropped. So the first time I saw it was in 1080p on my 40" HDTV.


I haven't seen one episode of The Sopranos. Not one.

Neither have I

I haven't seen one episode of The Sopranos. Not one.

Gasp !


Neither have I

Double Gasp !!

I wholeheartedly recommend it, it's a really good Show, got all Seasons sitting
on the Shelf in the Living Room.

Apparently it got shit reviews, saying all of the fun stuff is in the trailer? Let me know what you think of it ;)

Nope. Like Skelly and Ponyo, I've seen great reviews for the most part. The only people I've seen not be a fan is some of the people I follow on Twitter, but that's pretty darn small.

Nope. Like Skelly and Ponyo, I've seen great reviews for the most part. The only people I've seen not be a fan is some of the people I follow on Twitter, but that's pretty darn small.

Should've mentioned I was referring to critics from my own country, but oh well :) If it's not universally panned, I'm sure it will be okay. Saw a few trailers for Zootopolis again today, definitely inclined to see that now.

I loved it. Disgusting, gross and grotesque - just like the 2011 prequel. But the practical effects of the original are way better.

Hooray for the black guy (well, one of them) making it! Love Keith David.

David is all kinds of awesome. (The fight between him and Piper in They Live is a classic.) Rumor has it Carpenter had a sequel in mind for The Thing and it would have picked up from the end of the first movie revealing Childs (David) was an imitation.

But Carpenter's vision of first contact was not appreciated. People wanted E.T. not The Thing and the film died at the box office.

For my own amusement I scribbled down a rough outline of a sequel. I never cracked the third act, though. Played too much like the conclusion to the first film.

Jesus, that counts. I'm jealous. I don't think it was playing in NY when it was re-released for the 50th anniversary right before the Blu-ray dropped. So the first time I saw it was in 1080p on my 40" HDTV.

There's this great cinema in Barcelona, called "the Phenomena Experience" it's a hefty, cozy beautiful cinema, designed to look like the old cinemas, and it's obviously a place for all cinema lovers. It's great.. I had a great experience there, finally when I got to be there, last summer. There, they screen all kinds of movies. Some premieres, but also old movies, like Casablanca, Alien, Superman, all kinds of movies we love. Hell, even the weirdest movies, too! Some old zombie, or gore, etc. It's really fantastic. I definitely would love to go there almost everyday. You can check it out here (https://www.google.es/search?q=phenomena+experience&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjx7JDK0JLSAhVD5xoKHT8LD9UQ_AUICSgC&biw=1366&bih=589) and here's the programation of this month, check it out! It's wonderful, there's such a extreme flexibility of all kind of genres. I got to see Lady and the Tramp in 35mm, too, which was one of my life wishes! And Lawrence of Arabia was the movie me and my bro picked as the second visit, because we knew it was going to be an awesome, one-in a lifetime experience, and it was! I really wanna go back. I've been so hurt ever since, that I haven't bothered to check what they screen ever since, because I'll be jealous to see what they got that I can't watch :laugh:


If it's not universally panned, I'm sure it will be okay. Saw a few trailers for Zootopolis again today, definitely inclined to see that now.

I wonder what got you away from it, in the first place? And don't say me. I've not mentioned it here in months! :laugh:

The HD-DVD for "The Thing" was previously the best transfer with less DNR and better colors.

But now the 4K remaster is currently the best.
It's not artificially sharpened, and details are restored in so many scenes.
You can actually see the finite grains of snow forming lines and paths, scuffs and scrapes.

Really one of the best 4K remasters I've ever seen. The all to end all.

Anybody know the Name and the Composer of that one Track that always get's played
in early Looney Toons and other Cartoons when the Scene is taking Place in a Factory,
when there's an Assembly line onscreen for Example ? You know the One i mean.

Everytime i hear it i am asking myself who made it and what's it's Name... :laugh: Quite maddening.

... Carl Stalling?
I think he's easily the most well-known name in Looney Tunes musical canon.
Then again he wrote a new score for each episode (I think) so what you're thinking of could easily be some sort of library music.