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by Paul MacLean
Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Changes to Amazon Prime Video (i.e. ads)
Replies: 6
Views: 10541

Changes to Amazon Prime Video (i.e. ads)

Did anyone else get this email from Amazon? We are writing to you today about an upcoming change to your Prime Video experience. Starting January 29, Prime Video movies and TV shows will include limited advertisements. This will allow us to continue investing in compelling content and keep increasin...
by Paul MacLean
Mon Dec 25, 2023 8:35 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: It's a Wonderful Life Rescored
Replies: 6
Views: 11816

Re: It's a Wonderful Life Rescored

Whenever a critic singles out a score like this today, I know it's gonna be one of the best of the year. :lol: It's just sad that the few genuinely "old-school" film scores being written these days always get slagged off like this by critics, even if it's written for a movie that looks li...
by Paul MacLean
Mon Dec 25, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: It's a Wonderful Life Rescored
Replies: 6
Views: 11816

Re: It's a Wonderful Life Rescored

What's saddening is that a lot of people will watch this movie and not realize how much the new "score" compromises the film.

Sadder still, some people will say the new score is better than that "old fashioned music".

:(
by Paul MacLean
Sat Dec 16, 2023 11:18 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Dungeons & Dragons...this spring's sleeper?
Replies: 14
Views: 40377

Re: Dungeons & Dragons...this spring's sleeper?

4/10

I lasted half an hour before turning it off. The same old cliched characters and formulaic CGI effects.
by Paul MacLean
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: rate the last movie you saw
Replies: 4426
Views: 1503023

Re: rate the last movie you saw

Barbie (1/10) I had almost zero interest in this movie, but I decided to watch it, because I wanted to know what kind of film grosses $1.442 billion at the box office. Having sat through it (and resisted the urge to turn it off several times) I'm no closer to an answer. The subject is a children's ...
by Paul MacLean
Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:25 am
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: rate the last movie you saw
Replies: 4426
Views: 1503023

Re: rate the last movie you saw

AndyDursin wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 3:37 pm Did you buy the old disc or the new one? (Which came out two weeks ago)...
I have the previous release. I didn't even know it was reissued!
by Paul MacLean
Fri Dec 08, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: rate the last movie you saw
Replies: 4426
Views: 1503023

Re: rate the last movie you saw

The Emerald Forest (8/10) This was a favorite of mine in my youth, and for the most part holds-up well today -- which is not to say it is perfect (either cinematically, or in its Blu-ray presentation -- more on that below). There are a number of stilted moments (particularly in its first 15-20 minu...
by Paul MacLean
Sat Dec 02, 2023 1:29 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Ridley Scott's Napoleon - "Clumsy, Funny" Critics Torch Scott's Latest
Replies: 23
Views: 70629

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

Good feature on Ridley Scott for CBS Sunday Morning... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0HUN32jwA8&t I don't know what this film is going to be like, but while I haven't enjoyed all of his films, Scott is still one of my favorites, and there always is something in a Ridley Scott movie that is vi...
by Paul MacLean
Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:48 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: 1931380

Re: INDIANA JONES & THE DIAL OF DESTINY To Rival "John Carter" As Disney's Biggest Bomb

The cumulative impact of these scores he's written for Disney have, sad to say, added little/nothing to his creative legacy, but they've mostly been successful in keeping him active with those peripheral things he wants to do (and get paid handsomely of course in the process). I still feel those St...
by Paul MacLean
Fri Dec 01, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: FURIOUSA "A Mad Max Saga" - 2024 - Trailer
Replies: 10
Views: 18716

Re: FURIOUSA "A Mad Max Saga" - 2024 - Trailer

A Mad Max movie which doesn't feature Max. Yeah, I'm dying to see that. :roll:

What's next? James Cameron making a Vasquez movie?
by Paul MacLean
Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:12 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: 1931380

Re: INDIANA JONES & THE DIAL OF DESTINY To Rival "John Carter" As Disney's Biggest Bomb

How can this be?

I mean it’s a sequel to a 42-year-old movie with an uncomely, annoying leading lady trying upstage a much-loved (and now decrepit) hero.
by Paul MacLean
Thu Nov 23, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: rate the last movie you saw
Replies: 4426
Views: 1503023

Re: rate the last movie you saw

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (8/10) Not so much a review (we've all seen it numerous times) so much as some musings. Hayden Christensen is considerably better in this film than in Attack of the Clones . This film is the best of the prequels, with a more cohesive and focused storyline. I think thi...
by Paul MacLean
Fri Nov 17, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Interview with Airplane creators (video)
Replies: 1
Views: 4826

Interview with Airplane creators (video)

Found this very interesting interview with Airplane creators David & Jerry Zucker and Jim Abrams -- on Dennis Prager's Youtube page of all places.

by Paul MacLean
Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Bob Iger: FROZEN 4 is Coming!! (Yes, 3 Isn't Out Yet...)
Replies: 3
Views: 7140

Re: Bob Iger: FROZEN 4 is Coming!! (Yes, 3 Isn't Out Yet...)

AndyDursin wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:05 am Plus TOY STORY 5?? Man this is AWESOME what a time to be ALIVE and going to the movies again! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Will Buzz Lightyear be a lesbian and have a relationship with Mrs. Potato Head?
by Paul MacLean
Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: Theatrical, Blu-Ray & DVD Discussion
Topic: Maestro -- Leonard Bernstein biopic
Replies: 12
Views: 26175

Maestro -- Leonard Bernstein biopic

I've been jaded about new movies for years, but based on the trailer, I have to say this looks very promising. I might even be excited about it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJP2QblqLA0 And when you compare this footage of the actual Leonard Bernstein to the trailer above, it’s uncanny how well B...