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by AndyDursin
Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:17 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Disney's OMEN Prequel - April 5th - SPOILERS
Replies: 15
Views: 6977

Re: Disney's OMEN Prequel - April 5th

6/10 What a weird movie. I think director Arkasha Stevenson was more interested in making a pseudo-arty supernatural religious commentary than an overt horror movie, which might explain the fact that -- for whatever good this film does -- there's no suspense in it at all, and nothing pulling the vie...
by AndyDursin
Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: KING KONG (1976) on 4K UHD
Replies: 22
Views: 2146

Re: KING KONG (1976) on 4K UHD

A few people complained the color was "too hot" but IMO this smokes the old master from the Shout Factory release, which was probably 20+ years old. The detail level is superb and I like the way it looks. Agreed too I much prefer this movie over Jackson's overstuffed vanity project. As for...
by AndyDursin
Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Disney's OMEN Prequel - April 5th - SPOILERS
Replies: 15
Views: 6977

Re: Disney's OMEN Prequel - April 5th

Box-office disaster worldwide open of $17 million. Maybe this will show Disney the Fox catalog has little value and they should sell it off. I mean the APES is a "modern franchise" so it'll make $$ but how much is another ALIEN movie even going to make now. Especially since it's, like FIRS...
by AndyDursin
Sun Apr 07, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: ROLLING THUNDER (1977) - Andy's 4K UHD Review
Replies: 0
Views: 47

ROLLING THUNDER (1977) - Andy's 4K UHD Review

ROLLING THUNDER 7.5/10 Paul Schrader and Heywood Gould’s script for John Flynn’s ROLLING THUNDER (95 mins., 1977, R) makes for a pungent slice of ‘70s cinema that Shout premieres on 4K UHD this month in a spectacular upgrade on its previous MGM HD master (and 2013 Blu-Ray release). William Devane s...
by AndyDursin
Sun Apr 07, 2024 1:02 am
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Disney's OMEN Prequel - April 5th - SPOILERS
Replies: 15
Views: 6977

Re: Disney's OMEN Prequel - April 5th

James Flower's takes I usually am in sync with. I'm guessimg, based on the pretentiousness of the director, that this is mostly an A24 wannabe with some not really synced up connection with the original films thrown around. Remember this was a Hulu movie with no stars so the fact its tanking isn't t...
by AndyDursin
Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Disney Unveils Tired IP Rollouts for 2025 and Beyond
Replies: 3
Views: 125

Re: Disney Unveils Tired IP Rollouts for 2025 and Beyond

There's no creative reason to make another Toy Story, the last one wasn't that good but they seem hellbent on "reintroducing" the franchise to a new crop of kids. Thank God Disney didn't make ET as they would've made a new movie every year. That slate is so underwhelming. Lame Marvel which...
by AndyDursin
Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Disney's OMEN Prequel - April 5th - SPOILERS
Replies: 15
Views: 6977

Re: Disney's OMEN Prequel - April 5th

Glad we're going Tuesday. Between the C grade Cinemascore and a horrifying $8 mil weekend gross this one will be streaming in a matter of weeks.
by AndyDursin
Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Ridley Scott's Napoleon - "Clumsy, Funny" Critics Torch Scott's Latest
Replies: 29
Views: 86120

Re: Ridley Scott's Napoleon - "Clumsy, Funny" Critics Torch Scott's Latest

Apple must be like, no thanks Ridley, we're not spending any more on this. We're good. :lol:
by AndyDursin
Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:32 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Disney Unveils Tired IP Rollouts for 2025 and Beyond
Replies: 3
Views: 125

Disney Unveils Tired IP Rollouts for 2025 and Beyond

Don't worry, Iger knows "how to make the magic" says George Lucas! :lol: :lol:



by AndyDursin
Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Disney's OMEN Prequel - April 5th - SPOILERS
Replies: 15
Views: 6977

Re: Disney's OMEN Prequel - April 5th

Dismal sub $1 mil in previews, bad for a "brand name" horror entry thats typically front loaded to begin with. Was beaten by MONKEY MAN!

On the other hand I have enough points to see it for free Tuesday so I'll check it out anyway. Gotta get out of the house sometime :lol:
by AndyDursin
Thu Apr 04, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Disney's OMEN Prequel - April 5th - SPOILERS
Replies: 15
Views: 6977

Re: Disney's OMEN Prequel - April 5th

I've read enough reviews to know this is what I thought it would be, and that's one of these "it's connected but not really connected" things that doesn't at all evoke, stylistically or otherwise, the original series. You can tell from the trailer the OMEN is a name to springboard off with...
by AndyDursin
Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:03 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: SUPERGIRL (1984) and METEOR (1979) - Improved German Blu-Rays
Replies: 9
Views: 328

Re: SUPERGIRL (1984) Improved German Blu-Ray

BTW I just got METEOR in and indeed, it's a Warner Bros. master with proper, full stereo sound! A far better transfer than the MGM master Kino Lorber released. :mrgreen:

https://www.jpc.de/jpcng/movie/detail/- ... m/11683086

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by AndyDursin
Wed Apr 03, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: STAR WARS: ICONS UNEARTHED Documentary with Rare Marcia Lucas Interview
Replies: 9
Views: 291

Re: STAR WARS: ICONS UNEARTHED Documentary with Rare Marcia Lucas Interview

Exactly. I don't understand why the "vision" of Anakin that was "redeemed" would be the one that was corrupted? I mean shouldn't it have been the old guy or even (shudder) little Jake Lloyd instead, if anything? Either way it takes me out of the scene now.
by AndyDursin
Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: STAR WARS: ICONS UNEARTHED Documentary with Rare Marcia Lucas Interview
Replies: 9
Views: 291

Re: STAR WARS: ICONS UNEARTHED Documentary with Rare Marcia Lucas Interview

It's really worth it just for that interview. I agree also, it's so obvious the Special Editions were just made for Lucas to take a full cut of a "new version" of the movie and sidestep whatever divorce agreement they had going. It has nothing to do with artistic integrity. Very little in ...