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- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 2nd 2012
THE KEEP ( Dr: Michael Mann 1983 )
Nazis, Romanian fortress, Demonic powers at work......what's not to like? Well, EVERYTHING! For some strange reason I had memories that this film was good, it really isn't and that includes Tangerine Dreams score which just irritated me.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
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I have a couple of tracks from this score that I think are good.The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn -
- CommentTimeDec 2nd 2012 edited
Just got back from...
CLOUD ATLAS (The Wachowski's, Tom Tykwer) ****
Thrilling filmmaking. It's a concept that shouldn't work (six interconnected stories, told simultaneously with hardly ever sticking to a segment for more than a few minutes, three hours long), but works in an exciting way through a beautiful visual style, strong musical score and the philosophical glue that holds it all together. Perfect balance in (black) humor, sci-fi and adventure and strong performances from its entire cast. Love it or hate it (there seems to be no middle ground, and I can see why it doesn't work for some) CLOUD ATLAS is a labor of love and confident filmmaking that is a joy to behold. -
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Thanks Bob! The music is perfect in it, isn't it?Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
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Absolutely! It's a subtle but integral part of the storytelling. It's been a while that you could think in a film "wait, I hear that theme sung here... What's the relevance?" Can't wait till I get myself the album.
Have you seen it, D.? -
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You didn't hear the score up to now, before seeing the film? Not yet 'cause i am running on deadlines on other projects but i surely will!Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 3rd 2012
Demetris wrote
Thanks Bob! The music is perfect in it, isn't it?
A bit previous here don't you think D?On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 3rd 2012
THE THING ( dir: John Carpenter 1982 )
How many times have I seen this? Still bloody brilliant, great cast, creepy bleak atmosphere, great special effects that I'll take over cgi every time and an excellent score by Ennio Morricone.
A rare case of a film being a remake and far superior to the original.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
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The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn -
- CommentTimeDec 3rd 2012
Timmer wrote
THE THING ( dir: John Carpenter 1982 )
How many times have I seen this? Still bloody brilliant, great cast, creepy bleak atmosphere, great special effects that I'll take over cgi every time and an excellent score by Ennio Morricone.
A rare case of a film being a remake and far superior to the original.
the special effects are indeed amazing, especially if you compare it with the remake and its ugly CGIwaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!! Where's my nut? arrrghhhhhhh -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 3rd 2012 edited
The remake ( or supposedly a prequel ) was appalling, I saw it once and once it shall remain.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
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I actually liked the prequel, but I know I'm in the minority on that one.
Of course, the 1982 version is a classic.
I've never seen the original Hawks film.I am extremely serious. -
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Thor wrote
I actually liked the prequel, but I know I'm in the minority on that one.
I liked it as well. I think it's very respectful with the original, and pays several tributes to it. I love how it blends with Carpenter's. And the final minute, with the Morricone motif, nice.Anything with an orchestra or with a choir....at some point will reach you -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 3rd 2012
DON'T BELIEVE THEM MARTIJN, AVOID AT ALL COST.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentTimeDec 3rd 2012
Timmer wrote
DON'T BELIEVE THEM MARTIJN, AVOID AT ALL COST.
WRONG!Anything with an orchestra or with a choir....at some point will reach you -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 3rd 2012
Marselus wrote
Timmer wrote
DON'T BELIEVE THEM MARTIJN, AVOID AT ALL COST.
WRONG!
Maybe you should see it Martijn, just so you can agree with me.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
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Timmer wrote
Marselus wrote
Timmer wrote
DON'T BELIEVE THEM MARTIJN, AVOID AT ALL COST.
WRONG!
Maybe you should see it Martijn, just so you can agree with me.
Touché!
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- CommentTimeDec 3rd 2012 edited
Demetris wrote
You didn't hear the score up to now, before seeing the film?
Indeed, I knew I'd be getting the soundtrack anyway to hear it 'proper', and I'd be seeing the film as soon as possible, so I allowed myself to hear the Sextet after all the praises (and I wanted to 'know' the melody before going in, and I'm glad since I otherwise might not have recognised it in the first act when it pops up in a source-like way) but not the rest, to experience it first within the film.
Demetris wrote
Not yet 'cause i am running on deadlines on other projects but i surely will!
Since it's a 'love it or hate it' affair, I'm anxious to hear your thoughts! -
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I love their collaborations and perfume was one of my all time favorite modern movies so I guess I will love this tooLove Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentTimeDec 3rd 2012 edited
Skyfall
My god, this is the closest the Bond saga is going to be to a direct-to-DVD movie.
THE BAD:
- Awful action (come on guys, this is a Bond movie!). The subway wreck is ridiculous, and the climax looks like an average final combat of Walker Texas Ranger. Not to mention the weak opening chase.
- Terrible direction (why hiring a 'prestigious' director for a Bond movie when you have Martin Campbell, among many other directors that can properly direct action set pieces?).
- The worst score of Bond's modern era. Specially irritating is the introduction, when the music doesn't even fit the picture! The rest is equally boring and irritating. Seriously, any RC minion could have done it better.
- Funny that one of the the more 'serious' scripts of the series (if not THE most serious), is the one where I cared less about the characters. When THAT charcater died, I didn't feel anything (I know, it is a Bond movie, and you are not supposed to cry or feel sald, but still....Vesper Lynd's death in Casino Royale, anyone?).
- Two hours and twenty minutes. Come on....
THE GOOD:
- Javier Bardem: his Jack Sparrow-like villain was hilarious and terrifying at the same time. Still, his hairstyle will keep me awake for years.Anything with an orchestra or with a choir....at some point will reach you -
- CommentTimeDec 3rd 2012
Marselus wrote
Skyfall
My god, this is the closest the Bond saga is going to be to a direct-to-DVD movie.
Hmm... -
- CommentTimeDec 3rd 2012
Steven wrote
Marselus wrote
Skyfall
My god, this is the closest the Bond saga is going to be to a direct-to-DVD movie.
Hmm...
Well, I meant in the 200 million dollars budget era, but I get your pointAnything with an orchestra or with a choir....at some point will reach you -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 4th 2012
Marselus wrote
Steven wrote
Marselus wrote
Skyfall
My god, this is the closest the Bond saga is going to be to a direct-to-DVD movie.
Hmm...
Well, I meant in the 200 million dollars budget era, but I get your point
Using a 1973 Bond movie to make a point?On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentTimeDec 4th 2012
Timmer wrote
Using a 1973 Bond movie to make a point?
Agreed!Anything with an orchestra or with a choir....at some point will reach you -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 4th 2012 edited
NINETEEN SEVENTY THREE! NINETINE SEVENTY THREE!!!!!
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- CommentAuthorTimmer
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I think I've made my pointOn Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
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Well, Marcel did enclose the whole Bond Saga , to Steven's defenceLove Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
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- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 4th 2012 edited
In NINETINE SEVENTY THREE there was no such thing as direct to DVD, there wasn't even direct to Betamax/VHS.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeDec 4th 2012
I think I've made my point, you may now move along to my film music related True or False question in the TRUE or FALSE threadOn Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt