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  • j_w_pepper wrote: » mtm wrote: » Indy being captured and somewhat passive at the end isn't a flaw, it's a feature. The film about him finding his place in the world again, it's not about him being a superhuman and beating all Nazis in the worl…
  • Scaramanga1974 wrote: » Dial of Destiny is a very enjoyable Indy flick. It’s not terrible. That’s the best way I can describe my feelings on it. Indy being taken out of commission for the last half hour is my biggest problem with it. And…
  • Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: » Force | Ahsoka | Disney+ Not sure if I will bother watching this, I liked Rebels I bought all the seasons, unfortunately Disney+ has successfully made me apathetic when it comes to Star Wars much the same way I fee…
  • MakeshiftPython wrote: » Nolan fully understands that he wouldn’t be top dog on a Bond film like on his usual productions. He has spoken about this already with his familiarity with Eon, and has even experienced it to an extent in regards to Batma…
  • MakeshiftPython wrote: » For what it’s worth, he’s a member of this forum @hegottheboot_ . I had a lot of fun talking about the 2015 4K transfers of the Bond films with him, regarding how much the new transfers were an improvement to the blu-rays,…
  • jetsetwilly wrote: » SecretAgentMan⁰⁰⁷ wrote: » At the moment, I can look no further than Nolan being Bond 26's director. Like Radiohead in rock music, it clearly shows that Nolan has a very strong fanbase. Because I think if another director …
  • mtm wrote: » The conversation is either about picture quality or it isn't. If the review was just about how good the films are, then Raiders is still a perfect movie, despite a 1936 caption holding for a second longer than it used to. I speak as …
  • TheSkyfallen06 wrote: » The funny thing is, if a fourth or even a fifth Indy movie came out in the 90's, everyone would have praised it as much as the Original Trilogy, that's where the problem is in my opinion, Skull and Dial came out too late. …
  • mtm wrote: » MakeshiftPython wrote: » When LucasFilm remastered the Star Wars films in 4K they actually made sure the color timing would match the original release (something the DVDs were criticized for not doing right). I would hope that les…
  • MakeshiftPython wrote: » It’s his hobby, NOT his job. He’s a multimedia collector with his own particular opinions for how archiving should be handled. If you share all his opinions, fair game. But pointing out things like having “South America 19…
  • I tried watching the first episode of SNW season 2 and gave up after ten minutes.Was that old blonde lady supposed to be funny? Her voice was like nails on the chalkboard. Iv also heard on the grapevine that they trample all over canon again by d…
  • Just finished Jack Ryan on prime video.An excellent thriller series with feature film quality production values.
  • TheSkyfallen06 wrote: » What still surprises me is the fact that people actually want Pierce and Timothy to return as Bond even though they're both in their 70's, with Tim being almost 80. Well,if Harrison Ford can still play Indy when he’s…
  • Oppenheimer now closing in on 600 million at the box office. Who would have guessed a three hour period drama about the inventor of the atom bomb would have made more money than The Flash,Indy 5, and Mission Impossible?
  • MakeshiftPython wrote: » I dunno about you guys, but I like to buy expensive 4K sets that I won’t like and post a YouTube video about how I’ll never watch it again and stick with my LaserDisc copy. It’s his job.He reviewed the set for his c…
  • MakeshiftPython wrote: » AstonLotus wrote: » Wow,I’m glad I never got the 4K set. This guy highlights major problems other reviewers failed to highlight.It’s a long video but it’s got chapters.. I’ve interacted with this guy for ove…
  • Wow,I’m glad I never got the 4K set. This guy highlights major problems other reviewers failed to highlight.It’s a long video but it’s got chapters..
  • Hathaway is my favourite Catwoman. Loved the realistic approach they took with the character and she looked amazing in that catsuit. And man! Those lips! Imagine what she can do with those 😍 As for the 4Ks of Batman 89 and Returns…they look ho…
    in Batman Comment by AstonLotus August 2023
  • All the best to Bruce Willis.Honestly gave up watching his movies years ago due to him doing straight to streaming rubbish ( which were sold on his appearance but really he only worked a few days on them each ). However,it’s now known of course h…
  • TheSkyfallen06 wrote: » Impressive! Was that created using A.I?
  • bondywondy wrote: » That's talk of Hollywood vfx artists forming a new trade union due to poor work and pay conditions. If this union is established the vfx/cgi crews may consider strike action in the future. It’s about time.They have appar…
  • peter wrote: » . AstonLotus wrote: » I can’t see Nolan doing a Bond actors second or third in their tenure.If he does do it,he will want to reboot the thing entirely and have complete creative control. Actually,he may be too big for Bond now…
  • Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: » FoxRox wrote: » The 4K Reeve collection is definitely something I want to grab someday. I bought that set it is fantastic, worth every penny to me in any case. Superman 3 and 4 remasters are excellent and e…
  • I can’t see Nolan doing a Bond actors second or third in their tenure.If he does do it,he will want to reboot the thing entirely and have complete creative control. Actually,he may be too big for Bond now given his huge success.He’s one of the mo…
  • peter wrote: » I could be mistaken, but I think the only ones to say that the footage was destroyed were the directors. Rest assured there is a master copy out there somewhere. The film was not finished.Only a rough cut was done missing lot…
  • j_w_pepper wrote: » I love the IJ franchise from beginning to end, but PLEEEEAAAZZZE no prequels, no spin-offs and certainly no continuation or re-boot with a new actor as the protagonist. It’s ok for Bond but not Indy? Regardless,it’s n…
  • If they really wanted to build up anticipation for Indy 5 for younger audiences then Lucasarts should have taken the time to make terrific Indiana Jones game for modern day consoles. Tomb Raider and Uncharted are inspired by Indy and I would have…
  • matt_u wrote: » First post here in ages. I feel like hiring a good actor and making a good Bond film won’t be enough this time around. Nowadays it is all about the hype. White male driven franchises are suffering and that demographic is getting …
  • MakeshiftPython wrote: » Only cowards pretend something isn’t canon! You have to accept ALL of it! THE PHANTOM MENACE? Canon! THE RISE OF SKYWALKER? Canon! THE FINAL FRONTIER? Canon! NEMESIS? Canon! CRYSTAL SKULL?? Nope.
  • DarthDimi wrote: » Risico007 wrote: » Perhaps some of those lost pilots and films in the vaults will be used as filler for the studios Maybe Batgirl will see the light of day I'd certainly hope that. I don't care how good or bad it i…