Sorry- that doesn't have much to do with film scores, but since Mr. Corigliano's name was mentioned, I couldn't pass up the chance... :) I highly reccomend these: Corigliano: Cretions and Other Works (Telarc CD-80421) I Fiamminghi conducted by Rudolf Werthen http://www.amazon.com/John-Corigliano-Cr...

The Dutch DVD is framed in 2.35 (I believe the movie was shot in Super 35) but the transfer is beyond terrible. A VHS to DVD rip would look better! Interesting, because Greystoke was apparently shot the same way. This was before they called it "Super 35"; John Alcott said it was called &q...

AndyDursin wrote: BROTHERS GRIMM was one of those movies that wasn't just bad -- it actually left you with a really creepy, unsettling feeling that I don't imagine was intentional.

"Mmm...I taste good!"


Paul

they were made from an over the top paranoia that Ronald Reagan was going to start World War III because of his tough posture against the Soviets, and so that's why we just happened to get film treatments like "2010", "War Games" and "The Day After" Augh...The Day Afte...

Andy, I guess you're going to have to get one of these next!

http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/22/tosh ... -1tb-disk/

If you do, can I borrow it sometime?


Paul

I came across this today...

http://www.thelookandsoundofperfect.com/

The descriptions of the format sound impressive, tho the list of HD-DVD titles which are actually available seems rather paultry (though you CAN get Caddyshack and Firewall!).


Paul

Its interesting that Gilliam was Rowling's first choice.

One would assume an author knows best...until you consider that Roger Moore was Ian Fleming's first choice!


Paul

John Corigliano's score was excellent, and its certainly the best thing in the film. Its a much more traditional score than Altered States, with some very lyrical flute work (performed by James Galway). And the cue for the fox hunt scene is fantastic! I got the chance to meet Corigliano when he came...

interestingly Terry Gilliam was Rowlings first choice of director for the first movie. Wonder how different the whole show wouldhave turned out then... It would have been interesting no doubt. And he might have used some of the same people too (Roger Pratt, maybe John Cleese). But I don't think the...

Thanks! Great stories! Especially Sutherland dousing people's cigarettes!


Paul

Offer Newell or Couron whatever they want to make the remaining films (they could each take one) and leave them alone to work their magic. I love all the Harry Potter films, and while I'm hardly a fan of most of Columbus' previous movies, I'm tired of hearing how Columbus is the "hack" an...

If WB wants to make money, they should pay Chris Columbus and John Williams to come back for the next Harry Potter movie!:roll:


Paul

In "Superman Returns," the question is posed: Does the world still need Superman? I don't know. But what we DO need are new ideas. There aren't any. All we get are the same old ideas. Another Superman movie, another Batman movie, another King Kong movie, more Star Wars movies, more Star T...

I finally watched this DVD...and get this... Not only is it NTSC...it is REGION 1! The case states quite clearly "Region 4", but I put the DVD in my computer (which is set to Region 2) and got an error message telling me the disc was Region 1! How crazy is that??? :shock: It was a pretty g...

Wow...do you have any more stories about this production (if you're willing to share them)? Hugh Hudson does seem to have trouble connecting with audiences. I still think Chariots of Fire is a very good movie, as is Greystoke. I won't argue Revolution has some narrative flaws, but I love the visual ...