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by mkaroly
Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: New Oscar Diversity Rules "Ridiculous"
Replies: 5
Views: 1706

Re: New Oscar Diversity Rules "Ridiculous"

This announcement makes me feel like those who are wanting Hollywood to return to some semblance of sanity are, ultimately, a vocal minority who are not having a significant effect on the issue. It also makes me feel that the Oscars, as irrelevant as they were before, have reached the lowest depth i...
by mkaroly
Tue Jun 13, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Truly Memorable Movies since 2000?
Replies: 11
Views: 5495

Re: Truly Memorable Movies since 2000?

For me there are only a few really memorable films post-2000. The LOTR trilogy was super-memorable for me as was The Dark Knight trilogy from Nolan. After watching Blade Runner 2049 a second time, while it does not have the impact the first film does, I really feel it was a well made film and memora...
by mkaroly
Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: INDIANA JONES & THE DIAL OF DESTINY To Rival "John Carter" As Disney's Biggest Bomb
Replies: 299
Views: 1934599

Re: INDIANA JONES & THE DIAL OF DESTINY - 1st Reviews: "Complete Waste of Time"

AndyDursin wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2023 11:58 pm This has got to be a joke, that opening projection is horrific.

https://deadline.com/2023/06/indiana-jo ... 235412010/
Watch....it will make $1 billion when all is said and done. Lol...
by mkaroly
Fri May 19, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: INDIANA JONES & THE DIAL OF DESTINY To Rival "John Carter" As Disney's Biggest Bomb
Replies: 299
Views: 1934599

Re: INDIANA JONES & THE DIAL OF DESTINY - 1st Reviews: "Complete Waste of Time"

I will say it makes at least $600 million...just shooting in the dark there.
by mkaroly
Thu May 18, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Eddie Murphy and THE PINK PANTHER
Replies: 6
Views: 2049

Re: Eddie Murphy and THE PINK PANTHER

The reason the series worked was entirely because of Sellers. He was one of a kind in what he did and NO ONE else could do this character or continue that franchise. I don't think they are they going ever to realize that no one can fill Sellars' shoes. Benigni couldn't cut it, Martin and didn't. Bu...
by mkaroly
Sat May 13, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: rate the last movie you saw
Replies: 4429
Views: 1505946

Re: rate the last movie you saw

Couldn't agree more Paul - great write up! I used to advocate for the Deckard is a Replicant ending...but many years ago I changed my tune. For me BLADE RUNNER is an emotionally powerful and moving film. Roy's "Tears in the Rain" speech at the end makes me cry every time I watch the film.....
by mkaroly
Wed May 10, 2023 8:39 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: MEG 2: THE TRENCH - August 4th
Replies: 4
Views: 1844

Re: MEG 2: THE TRENCH - August 4th

Lol...looks like a fun movie! Looking forward to your review Andy!
by mkaroly
Fri May 05, 2023 8:36 am
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: "Happy Made Up" STAR WARS Day!
Replies: 9
Views: 2321

Re: "Happy Made Up" STAR WARS Day!

I am taking him with a large grain of salt. It doesn't seem like any changes are 'really' happening at Disney. Maybe the Indiana Jones movie got changed as a result of the outcry, but KK is still in place and it appears SW is going to move forward in a way that will irritate many fans despite the ru...
by mkaroly
Fri May 05, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: DUNE 2: SOMETHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN THIS TIME - November 3rd
Replies: 30
Views: 2735

Re: DUNE 2: SOMETHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN THIS TIME - November 3rd

Paul MacLean wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 10:31 am I couldn't make it through the trailer, owing to that awful music.
I just put CC on and had the volume off. :lol: :lol:
by mkaroly
Wed May 03, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: DUNE 2: SOMETHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN THIS TIME - November 3rd
Replies: 30
Views: 2735

Re: DUNE 2: SOMETHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN THIS TIME - November 3rd

Super excited about this film...hope I have not psychologically set the bar too high as I do not want to be disappointed! Making my way through all the DUNE prequel novels (one per month) in route to reading DUNE (1967) again before the movie comes out. I am on pace and holding steady.
by mkaroly
Sat Apr 08, 2023 8:30 am
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: INDIANA JONES & THE DIAL OF DESTINY To Rival "John Carter" As Disney's Biggest Bomb
Replies: 299
Views: 1934599

Re: INDIANA JONES & THE DIAL OF DESTINY - "Frantic Reshoots" STILL On-Going

One thing that irritates me about the new film is that the villains appear to be Nazis....again. Three of the five films therefore have Nazis as the primary enemy. Maybe the title of the film should be INDIANA JONES AND THE NAZIS (AGAIN). I understood it for the original trilogy, but as a one-off th...
by mkaroly
Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Read a Book, then Watch Its Movie!
Replies: 184
Views: 115585

Re: Read a Book, then Watch Its Movie!

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER by Ian Fleming (1956, 229 pages). James Bond returns in this follow-up to MOONRAKER, this time with the assignment to infiltrate a diamond smuggling operation in order to discover who is behind it all. Bond takes on the identity of Peter Franks, a small time crook who is suppose...
by mkaroly
Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: INDIANA JONES & THE DIAL OF DESTINY To Rival "John Carter" As Disney's Biggest Bomb
Replies: 299
Views: 1934599

Re: INDIANA JONES & THE DIAL OF DESTINY - "Frantic Reshoots" STILL On-Going

Paul MacLean wrote: Tue Mar 28, 2023 12:49 am I wonder if the soundtrack release will contain all of John Williams' music for the various iterations of this movie.
I wish! Since it is Disney, I am guessing never...unless LLL gets their hands on it and does a three or four disc spectacular 20 to 30 years from now.
by mkaroly
Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:21 am
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: I guess none of us bothered with the Oscars this year?
Replies: 18
Views: 5064

Re: I guess none of us bothered with the Oscars this year?

I haven't in decades and never will moving forward. Zero interest.
by mkaroly
Sat Mar 11, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: "No demand for theatrical cuts of the OT", sez Favreau
Replies: 2
Views: 753

Re: "No demand for theatrical cuts of the OT", sez Favreau

The interest in the original cuts of the film are likely localized among the older generation of fans...those films came out 40+ years ago. And that generation (of which I am a part) is not getting any younger. I have no empiric data to back any of this up, but I imagine it would be a waste of money...