[Closed] Recent Viewing Part III

You're right; he's a man of such history, cinematic culture and - evidently, educational level and maturity in all aspects, he simply couldn't do any wrong; he's one of the greatest icons of our times (and the past century from what it seems ). If only he wasn't so obsessed with writing the music for every film he makes too (some work brilliantly, like this one here, but also others fail miserably).

I'd generally agree (though would rate Part III slightly more highly).

In fact, four of my top ten favourite films were directed by Francis Ford Coppola in the 1970s, and two of them are the first two Godfather films.

Hehe, it's not really a legend, the hole production was a logistic hell, what didn't necessarily had anything to do with the subject matter. Just see the documentary Hearts of Darkness (which is included in the new BluRay edition for the first time), which gives the whole story from a first hand perspective (or actually second hand, as it's directed by Francis' wife) and you'll know what I mean.

A few trivia-facts as an appetizer:

- Originally scheduled to be shot over six weeks, ended up taking 16 months.
- A typhoon destroyed sets, causing a delay of several months.
- Marlon Brando was paid $1 million in advance. He threatened to quit and keep the advance. (...) Brando eventually turned up late, drunk, 40kg overweight, and admitted he hadn't read the script
- Dennis Hopper was constantly drunk/on drugs during filming
- Martin Sheen had a heart attack during the filming
- Francis Ford Coppola threatened suicide several times during the making of the film.

And another of my all time favourite films, during the 70's Coppola was a film making god.

Oh this is definitely on my 'to watch' list. I love making of docs that go a little deeper than 'I loved working with that guy for this reason' or 'Being on this project has made me a better human being' or something along those lines. When you see the real men behind the project that put their heart, sweat and tears into it talk about all the hardship and troubles mixed with on the set footage, those are the real worthy film documentaries.

My friend Maureen came over for Scrabble and she just had to say Black Dahlia. I warned her in advance as she had read the true story also but it went on anyway. I like the score by Isham. The movie was Hollywood/DePalma at their worst. I have a copy for sale for $5.00.
Thomas

Loved the book, love the score, but even this large De Palma fan didn't think much of the film.

Watching Planet of The Apes at the moment. Not seen it for ages. Jerry's score is a character on its own. And is excellent in the film and on CD.

I finished my rewatch of Lost today that I started back in July. The End brought me near to tears again.

And now onto Aeon Flux for completely different reasons.

If I remember correctly some of the photos in the CD are very appealing.

Eye candy!

No point Marcel, Alan insists on watching bad movies

Bad movies? Aeon Flux was not the best film I've ever seen but it did look good. Sometimes that's all you want.

At least it confirmed that the score is also poor in the film as well.

Don't really know where else to put this where anyone would read this - and even then the content will be of limited interest anyway.

Tim at least should have a passing interest in the restoration of a Space: 1999 Eagle craft.

Interesting stuff.