Off Topic Thread too point uh

molloyjh · 15-12-2015 11:21AM

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Sat down with my 5 year old to watch "A New Hope" to see how he got on. Seemed interested enough but not mad about it either. I suspect the new movie will be too much for him, but if it gets a soft enough rating I'd love to bring him along.

Not sure about anyone else, I'm a star wars fanatic, read loads of books, can recite the original trilogy, played most of the games, have the t-shirts, mugs and action figures.

But I'm not that pushed about the new movie. I think the prequels were so bad that I'm still in a buyer beware state of mind.

I have a huge amount of faith in JJ Abrams after Star Trek. He took a franchise that I had no interest in and made it something I actually quite enjoyed (lens flares aside). I really rate him as a director. I thought Super 8 was spot on as well. And the trailers have looked really good without giving anything away at the same time which in itself should be applauded these days. How often do you see the entire plot and/or all the best bits in a trailer?

molloyjh · 15-12-2015 11:22AM

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Obviously the prequels were much but I think there's probably a bit of a hole in the "Space Opera" market that Star Wars can fill. There's not even and decent Sci Fi tv shows any more (although The Expanse does look promising after the first episode and I enjoyed those books).

Never heard of that before now. Must give it a look.

15-12-2015 11:52AM

molloyjh wrote: »

I have a huge amount of faith in JJ Abrams after Star Trek. He took a franchise that I had no interest in and made it something I actually quite enjoyed (lens flares aside). I really rate him as a director. I thought Super 8 was spot on as well. And the trailers have looked really good without giving anything away at the same time which in itself should be applauded these days. How often do you see the entire plot and/or all the best bits in a trailer?

Ha - I love Star Trek and whilst I enjoyed the first film as a movie, I didn't like the concept of changing the entire background of the show at all.

Thought the second film was dire. I think JJ was associated with Star Wars mid production and it looked like he switched focus and phoned it in with that one.

Personally I don't mind Abrams, I'm not sold on him like others. To put it into perspective, I think his best movie is Mission Impossible 3. I also detest Lindelof's writing and worry about him getting his hands on the Star Wars universe.

The one big positive is that I think Abrams can create a likeable albeit fairly generic opening to the new trilogy, and they have different talent locked in for the later two films that have a more specific style which I think nicely mirrors the shift from Lucas to Kershner to Marquand with the originals.

molloyjh · 15-12-2015 11:59AM

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Ha - I love Star Trek and whilst I enjoyed the first film as a movie, I didn't like the concept of changing the entire background of the show at all.

Thought the second film was dire. I think JJ was associated with Star Wars mid production and it looked like he switched focus and phoned it in with that one.

Personally I don't mind Abrams, I'm not sold on him like others. To put it into perspective, I think his best movie is Mission Impossible 3. I also detest Lindelof's writing and worry about him getting his hands on the Star Wars universe.

The one big positive is that I think Abrams can create a likeable albeit fairly generic opening to the new trilogy, and they have different talent locked in for the later two films that have a more specific style which I think nicely mirrors the shift from Lucas to Kershner to Marquand with the originals.

I wouldn't be a fan of Lindelof either. Is he due to be involved in Star Wars? He came out a while back to say he wouldn't really want to be.

15-12-2015 12:04PM

molloyjh wrote: »

I wouldn't be a fan of Lindelof either. Is he due to be involved in Star Wars? He came out a while back to say he wouldn't really want to be.

Well he's been brought in to salvage projects that weren't working for audiences a few times. In fairness, this is a difficult job and perhaps has had a bit of an impact on his reputation. Whilst he isn't involved at the moment, if we see him brought in on any of the movies mid production we know we're in trouble.

Two films I was really excited to see - World War Z and Promethius both were re drafted (badly) by Lindelof.

molloyjh · 15-12-2015 12:45PM

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Well he's been brought in to salvage projects that weren't working for audiences a few times. In fairness, this is a difficult job and perhaps has had a bit of an impact on his reputation. Whilst he isn't involved at the moment, if we see him brought in on any of the movies mid production we know we're in trouble.

Two films I was really excited to see - World War Z and Promethius both were re drafted (badly) by Lindelof.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2cS5Fv5xIQ

Great book ruined by a woeful film. And they are doing a sequel!

15-12-2015 12:57PM

molloyjh wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2cS5Fv5xIQ

Great book ruined by a woeful film. And they are doing a sequel!

The original script was better. He goes to Russia after Israel, there is no cure, massive battle in Russia, escapes through sewers as Moscow falls, makes his way across Europe into second film which is basically European Vacation, zombie apocalypse survival edition and then eventually tries to get back to his family.

And Mathew Fox being in it makes much more sense as he tries to basically take his wife and family and pretend that Brad Pitt's character is dead.

Anyway, they ran out of cash so crash landed in Wales instead.

swiwi_ · 15-12-2015 10:28PM

LOL. This guy has all sorts of educational vids. I'm gonna do myself some Irish history. Mods can remove the vid if it breaks forum rules or causes a shìtfest. Which is possible.

15-12-2015 10:47PM

swiwi_ wrote: »

LOL. This guy has all sorts of educational vids. I'm gonna do myself some Irish history. Mods can remove the vid if it breaks forum rules or causes a shìtfest. Which is possible.

Didn't you delete your account?

16-12-2015 05:23PM

Four showings of Star Wars for tomorrow in Dundrum in 2D, twenty seven showings in 3D... has the world gone mad. 3D sucks

16-12-2015 05:37PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Four showings of Star Wars for tomorrow in Dundrum in 2D, twenty seven showings in 3D... has the world gone mad. 3D sucks

Crappy 3D sucks. Good 3D like Gravity, Avatar etc., can really accentuate the movie experience.

I've no idea if Star Wars 3D is going to be good, but I think it's a fair bet it will. Am going to 3D Imax* on Friday in cineworld!

*not quite real IMAX I'm lead to believe.

16-12-2015 05:38PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Crappy 3D sucks. Good 3D like Gravity, Avatar etc., can really accentuate the movie experience.

I've no idea if Star Wars 3D is going to be good, but I think it's a fair bet it will. Am going to 3D Imax* on Friday in cineworld!

*not quite real IMAX I'm lead to believe.

I don't like that I'm effectively wearing sunglasses though. Maybe if they made it brighter to compensate

Pudsy33 · 16-12-2015 05:40PM

I'm not sold on 3D, never saw a good movie where I felt the 3D added to the experience. Gravity was a truly awful movie, despite its shiny effects. Wasn't overly enamoured with Avatar either.

molloyjh · 16-12-2015 05:40PM

Yeah my wife bought tickets months ago when they went on sale first for Friday. I thought "Great, now I don't need to bother". Just found out today she got the 3D one. She's obviously missed the fact that I've repeatedly said 3D is crap and IMO just a stupid gimmick. She is never allowed to give out to me for not getting hints about presents ever again.

Of course she still will.....

16-12-2015 05:41PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I don't like that I'm effectively wearing sunglasses though. Maybe if they made it brighter to compensate

Can't say I've ever noticed an issue with Brightness wearing them - however - I understand that the filters on the lenses can exaggerate existing disorders with sight. If for some reason things look duller wearing them you should maybe see an optician!

Come to the rugby forum, get webMD instead.

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molloyjh · 16-12-2015 05:42PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Can't say I've ever noticed an issue with Brightness wearing them - however - I understand that the filters on the lenses can exaggerate existing disorders with sight. If for some reason things look duller wearing them you should maybe see an optician!

Come to the rugby forum, get webMD instead.

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I have one eye stronger than the other. Makes no difference day to day, but I can really tell the difference watching 3D.

16-12-2015 05:44PM

molloyjh wrote: »

I have one eye stronger than the other. Makes no difference day to day, but I can really tell the difference watching 3D.

Really? Jaysus that's mad. And it doesn't effect you in everyday reading?

molloyjh · 16-12-2015 05:46PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Really? Jaysus that's mad. And it doesn't effect you in everyday reading?

No not at all. Why is there something funny about that line that I should be able to see?

Journeyman_1 · 16-12-2015 05:47PM

3d is especially stupid when you wear glasses anyway. Not only does it not work properly, you have to wear 2 pairs of specs!

16-12-2015 05:59PM

Zzippy · 16-12-2015 06:03PM

Deleted User wrote: »

That's trolling done right!

awec · 16-12-2015 06:15PM

Has there ever been a 3D movie with sex scenes?

16-12-2015 06:17PM

awec wrote: »

Has there ever been a 3D movie with sex scenes?

Yeah I'd be interested in this as well. Not that I'm into that sort of thing, just so I can avoid it though.

TeoReid · 16-12-2015 06:18PM

Pudsy33 wrote: »

I'm not sold on 3D, never saw a good movie where I felt the 3D added to the experience. Gravity was a truly awful movie, despite its shiny effects. Wasn't overly enamoured with Avatar either.

I saw Jackass 3D. It was awesome, you really got the full effect of the arse volcano

Zzippy · 16-12-2015 06:23PM

TeoReid wrote: »

I saw Jackass 3D. It was awesome, you really got the full effect of the arse volcano

LOL. I'll probably use that term on Saturday morning after a gallon of Guinness the night before...

TeoReid · 16-12-2015 06:36PM

when that part of the movie came on there were initial doubts over what was happening, there was a close up and pretty difficult to figure out what it was. then this brown stuff starts shooting up into the air. the camera begins to pan out and you get the full picture... there was a guy bent in two, arse pointing in the air with this fabricated scenery placed on top of him, and he was letting rip through a volcano. must have been holding it in for a while because he got serious height on it.

however... it begins to disintegrate in mid air and being 3D bits start coming at you. audience reaction was hilarious

I believe most shots were filmed using 3D cameras. was worth it compared to movies that add it as an after effect.

Pink Fairy · 16-12-2015 07:41PM

"And the Oscar in cinematography goes to....... the fcker who shot the arse volcano"!

errlloyd · 17-12-2015 04:58AM

Starwars is great, apart from the bit where they visit Skellig Michael. It's great they filmed in Kerry and all, but it makes one of the most poignant parts of the movie feel like a discover Ireland ad.

swiwi_ · 17-12-2015 07:25PM

mfceiling wrote: »

I've never watched a star wars film. Or any of the godfather trilogy. Or any James Bond movie before Daniel Craig. Or apocalypse now. Or the shining.

Wouldn't really be a film buff.

Nice try. But remember when we bumped into each other at that Iranian arthouse flick? You were sipping a glass of Prosecco, garnished with a single green olive, and eating those little tapenade on toasts. Wouldn't have recognised you except I never forget a silk necktie.

molloyjh · 17-12-2015 08:44PM

swiwi_ wrote: »

Nice try. But remember when we bumped into each other at that Iranian arthouse flick? You were sipping a glass of Prosecco, garnished with a single green olive, and eating those little tapenade on toasts. Wouldn't have recognised you except I never forget a silk necktie.

Quality, not quantity. :pac:

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