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Post by Pete Byrdie on Feb 9, 2016 10:26:53 GMT
Jason and the Argonauts is awesome. In spite of its blatant inaccuracies. They sail out into the Aegean for weeks without sighting land. I don't think it's possible to sail into the Aegean for half an hour without seeing some land. And Hercules is under used. It would have been nice to have seen him do something worthy of his myths, rather than just causing trouble on their first landfall then leaving the crew. And Medea's magic is certainly great for her to have a waist so narrow and still have room for internal organs.
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Post by kieran on Feb 9, 2016 11:24:36 GMT
Also the Argonauts are kinda bad guys. Aetes seems to genuinely care for his people (note him telling his soldiers to keep back from the dragon's teeth lest they get hurt), he worries losing the fleece will lead to death and suffering for his people. The Argonauts swan in, make use of his hospitality with every intention of nicking the fleece when his back is turned.
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Post by Pete Byrdie on Feb 9, 2016 11:50:56 GMT
That's true. The Argonauts sort of sucked. But they were sent by Zeus, so they had divine backing. So it was the gods' fault really.
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Post by paltogue on Feb 10, 2016 16:54:11 GMT
Through to early-February, new films for the first time: Jason and the Argonauts (1963) WTF? And all those others as well for the first time? What have you been doing with your life Alex?! Jason and the Argonauts is major FF source material too!
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Feb 13, 2016 6:29:48 GMT
WTF? And all those others as well for the first time? What have you been doing with your life Alex?! Jason and the Argonauts is major FF source material too! Hey! In my defence I did see The Golden Voyage of Sinbad on TV as kid and have always had a soft spot for that film (in fact I had re-watched it the week before I watched Argonauts).
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Feb 13, 2016 6:34:01 GMT
How did you find Jason and the Argonauts? It's a long time since I watched that but seem to remember enjoying it. It was fine for what it was (I still prefer Golden Voyage). It was, however, annoying to see actors like Honor Blackman being wasted in parts that effectively consisted of her staring at a pond!
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Post by Pete Byrdie on Feb 13, 2016 9:45:47 GMT
I've got a boxset of Harryhausen's three Sinbad's and Jason and the Argonauts. Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger is a bit ropey, but they're all fun to watch. I might rewatch them soon. They're a good source of inspiration for anyone wanting to write their own adventures.
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Post by paltogue on Feb 13, 2016 16:14:55 GMT
I've got a boxset of Harryhausen's three Sinbad's and Jason and the Argonauts. Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger is a bit ropey, but they're all fun to watch. I might rewatch them soon. They're a good source of inspiration for anyone wanting to write their own adventures. JatA has some of the coolest sequences ever, from the metal giant Talos, to Phineas and the Harpies, to the brilliant shrieking Skeletons. Some of the most memorable film I've ever seen (and clearly Steve Jackson had it in mind when he wrote Sorcery!).
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Post by kieran on Feb 13, 2016 23:20:13 GMT
She also did the voice of Medea because the actress was so rubbish. Jason was overdubbed by someone else too.
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Post by thealmightymudworm on Feb 16, 2016 4:00:51 GMT
How did you find Jason and the Argonauts? It's a long time since I watched that but seem to remember enjoying it. It was fine for what it was (I still prefer Golden Voyage). It was, however, annoying to see actors like Honor Blackman being wasted in parts that effectively consisted of her staring at a pond! I can't remember what that refers to - somehow it sounds hilarious I've got a boxset of Harryhausen's three Sinbad's and Jason and the Argonauts. Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger is a bit ropey, but they're all fun to watch. I might rewatch them soon. They're a good source of inspiration for anyone wanting to write their own adventures. JatA has some of the coolest sequences ever, from the metal giant Talos, to Phineas and the Harpies, to the brilliant shrieking Skeletons. Some of the most memorable film I've ever seen (and clearly Steve Jackson had it in mind when he wrote Sorcery!). Yes indeed, I found Talos particularly memorable.
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Feb 17, 2016 2:55:15 GMT
I can't remember what that refers to - somehow it sounds hilarious She plays Hera, and spends her time watching Jason's activities via the water in a pool on Mount Olympus. Yes indeed, I found Talos particularly memorable. I think the statue of Kali (in Golden Voyage) is superior. Admittedly it is over 10 years after Jason, so Ray's animation tricks would have improved in the mean time.
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Post by kieran on Feb 17, 2016 11:43:19 GMT
Dunno about that, Eye of the Tiger was even later and the walrus in that was rubbish! Calibos in Clash of the Titans was pretty well done, they used an actor in costume for close-ups and stop motion from further away.
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Post by Pete Byrdie on Feb 17, 2016 13:15:32 GMT
Dunno about that, Eye of the Tiger was even later and the walrus in that was rubbish! Calibos in Clash of the Titans was pretty well done, they used an actor in costume for close-ups and stop motion from further away. There were lots of things in Eye of the Tiger that looked rushed to me seeing the movie as an adult. Clash of the Titans Looks quite dated now in a way that only something from the 80s can, but I was always a sucker for Greek mythical themes. Although, even as a kid, I never was comfortable with the kraken turning up in the story of Perseus.
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Post by kieran on Feb 17, 2016 14:14:48 GMT
In fairness it looks nothing like a traditional kraken, not sure why they used that word for it. It's worse in the remake where the kraken is an actual kraken.
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Post by Pete Byrdie on Feb 17, 2016 18:08:03 GMT
In fairness it looks nothing like a traditional kraken, not sure why they used that word for it. It's worse in the remake where the kraken is an actual kraken. In fairness, it looks nothing like a traditional anything. Those silly little hands on those bendy arms. And virtually everything's worse in the remake. Although, still fun in places, and, again, good inspiration for anyone trying to create their own FF adventures.
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Post by kieran on Feb 18, 2016 13:46:45 GMT
Any hope of me liking the remake disappeared when Mads Mikkelsen threw away the mechanical owl in disgust. The sequel was even worse from what I recall.
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Feb 22, 2016 7:03:32 GMT
Through to late-February, new films for the first time:
Cinema:
Deadpool (2016) The Hateful Eight (2015) Dad's Army (2016)
Blu-Ray:
The Guns of Navarone (1961) Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Dracula (1958) The Breakfast Club (1985)*
*Admittedly I'd previously seen most of it in bits & pieces, but this was the first time I actually saw it all the way through!
Other *cough* means:
Terminator: Genisys (2015) Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010) Nothing (2003) Alien vs Predator (2004) Alien vs Predator: Requiem (2007)
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Post by kieran on Feb 22, 2016 12:26:48 GMT
Haha Tucker and Dale is hilarious!
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Mar 5, 2016 8:23:39 GMT
Through to early-March, new films for the first time:
Cinema:
The Lady in the Van (2015) Hail, Caesar! (2016)
Blu-Ray:
Strangers on a Train (1951)
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Mar 5, 2016 8:25:31 GMT
Haha Tucker and Dale is hilarious! Certainly a damn sight more funny than some other horror-comedies. I've only seen the trailer for it, but Smothered springs to mind as looking pretty awful.
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Apr 9, 2016 4:33:42 GMT
Through to early-April, new films for the first time:
Cinema:
Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) Zootopia (2016)
Blu-Ray:
Amelie (2001) Fast & Furious 7 (2015) The Tomb of Ligeia (1964) Jurassic World (2015) To Catch a Thief (1954) Friday the 13th (1980)
Off the back of virtual lorry, no questions asked:
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
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Post by philsadler on Apr 15, 2016 7:39:47 GMT
Just watched It Follows and I thought it was really good, even a little bit original and scary (!).
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Apr 15, 2016 20:43:55 GMT
Just watched It Follows and I thought it was really good, even a little bit original and scary (!). I was amused to read a review after I watched it that pointed out that the "it" is a bit T-1000 like in its relentless pursuit!
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Post by philsadler on Apr 15, 2016 22:12:33 GMT
Just watched It Follows and I thought it was really good, even a little bit original and scary (!). I was amused to read a review after I watched it that pointed out that the "it" is a bit T-1000 like in its relentless pursuit! But with less clothes on most of the time (!)
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Apr 28, 2016 9:24:11 GMT
Through to end of April, new films for the first time:
Blu-Ray:
Platoon (1986) Apollo 13 (1995) The Dambusters (1954) Captain Kronos - Vampire Hunter (1974) Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) The Killing (1956)
Off the back of virtual lorry, no questions asked:
Home (2015)
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Post by offm on May 6, 2016 9:24:01 GMT
Jason and the Argonauts is awesome. In spite of its blatant inaccuracies. They sail out into the Aegean for weeks without sighting land. I don't think it's possible to sail into the Aegean for half an hour without seeing some land. And Hercules is under used. It would have been nice to have seen him do something worthy of his myths, rather than just causing trouble on their first landfall then leaving the crew. And Medea's magic is certainly great for her to have a waist so narrow and still have room for internal organs. i saw a preview on imdb , and i found it awsome good to know what can be done with as little resources as they have for that time.
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Post by hynreck on May 6, 2016 12:22:13 GMT
Did you enjoy Amélie, Alex?
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on May 6, 2016 20:15:38 GMT
Did you enjoy Amélie, Alex? I did! I had previously seen (and own a copy of) Micmacs on Blu-Ray which I love, so I was predisposed to liking Amélie. It's a fun wee film. Meanwhile, through to early-May, new films for the first time: Cinema: Captain America: Civil War (2016) Blu-Ray: St. Vincent (2014)
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Post by hynreck on May 9, 2016 12:21:56 GMT
I'm glad, I love that movie. I've seen most of Jeunet's movies, but not yet Micmacs. It's one of those movies that's been on my wish list forever, but, I don't know, stars haven't aligned yet. One day!
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Post by offm on May 27, 2016 11:27:01 GMT
I spent some hours of my youth playing warcraft 2 , anyone else? Anyway, i am waiting with some expectation the Release of Warcraft to the Cinema.
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