Rough and Ready, California Superthread

[DreamOutLoud13]

If you liked The Truman Show, you should definitely see Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

[coolian2]

Also, i thought Revenge of the Sith wasn't bad either.

[LemonMelon]

Originally Posted by coolian2

Also, i thought Revenge of the Sith wasn't bad either.

I saw it in theatres, actually, and felt it was one of the better Star Wars films I've seen. I'm not a big though myself.

[bono_212]

I don't understand the flak (flaq? flack?) ROTS gets. I thought it was a great movie

[coolian2]

I'm mainly such a Star Wars fan because of how i was introduced to it - seeing the original trilogy in cinemas when they released the special editions in the late 90's.

There's a huge difference to being introduced to films via the big screen vs seeing it on tape or DVD. Hence why i want to see the first three Indiana Jones films after seeing the Crystal Skull.

[LemonMelon]

Originally Posted by coolian2

I'm mainly such a Star Wars fan because of how i was introduced to it - seeing the original trilogy in cinemas when they released the special editions in the late 90's.

There's a huge difference to being introduced to films via the big screen vs seeing it on tape or DVD. Hence why i want to see the first three Indiana Jones films after seeing the Crystal Skull.

I was underwhelmed by Crystal Skull. It was alright, but soooooo family-friendly and tame compared to Raiders Of The Lost Ark. It barely feels like the same series.

It still looked great though. I'm definitely glad I saw it in theatres.

[bono_212]

Originally Posted by coolian2

I'm mainly such a Star Wars fan because of how i was introduced to it - seeing the original trilogy in cinemas when they released the special editions in the late 90's.

There's a huge difference to being introduced to films via the big screen vs seeing it on tape or DVD. Hence why i want to see the first three Indiana Jones films after seeing the Crystal Skull.

I had to back away from Star Wars. I almost became a really really big nerd. I rewrote the entire OT using a new character If I hadn't stopped the day I explained to my friends how to feasibly make a working lightsaber, I dont' believe I would be on this message board right now.

But, seeing those films in theater was an amazing experience. Truly a wonder to behold

[bono_212]

Originally Posted by LemonMelon

I was underwhelmed by Crystal Skull. It was alright, but soooooo family-friendly and tame compared to Raiders Of The Lost Ark. It barely feels like the same series.

It still looked great though. I'm definitely glad I saw it in theatres.

Crystal Skull was a true jaw-dropping experience for me. The way I figure it is the fact that I just never got to see the originals in theaters. This is as close as I'm ever going to get in all likelyhood, and whatever I can get i'll take. That, coupled with the fact that I had no faith in the film at first and it turned out to be so much better then I expected have a lot to do with it.

[coolian2]

Originally Posted by LemonMelon

I was underwhelmed by Crystal Skull. It was alright, but soooooo family-friendly and tame compared to Raiders Of The Lost Ark. It barely feels like the same series.

It still looked great though. I'm definitely glad I saw it in theatres.

I definitely agree with you about how it was watered down a bit - and i haven't even seen other Indiana Jones films. The big letdown was it just had to finish with him getting married. It ought to have finished with a smart comment in South America without the added wedding.

I'm hoping nobody reading doesn't want spoilers.

[bono_212]

Originally Posted by coolian2

I definitely agree with you about how it was watered down a bit - and i haven't even seen other Indiana Jones films. The big letdown was it just had to finish with him getting married. It ought to have finished with a smart comment in South America without the added wedding.

I'm hoping nobody reading doesn't want spoilers.

The ending made me soooo happy because 1) I only ever liked Marion as a romantic interest in the first three films 2) Shia did NOT put on the hat.

[coolian2]

Have i told you guys about my idea to give cinemas a license to print money?

Classic movie night. One classic movie each week, two showings on a Saturday night. Works best at a multiplex, for obvious reasons. I think it would be a fucking winner for so many reasons.

Run it for six months over autumn and winter so it doesn't get trashed through familiarity.

[coolian2]

Originally Posted by bono_212

The ending made me soooo happy because 1) I only ever liked Marion as a romantic interest in the first three films 2) Shia did NOT put on the hat.

I thought it would have been best if we'd just been able to assume the wedding had gone on.

[bono_212]

Originally Posted by coolian2

Have i told you guys about my idea to give cinemas a license to print money?

Classic movie night. One classic movie each week, two showings on a Saturday night. Works best at a multiplex, for obvious reasons. I think it would be a fucking winner for so many reasons.

Run it for six months over autumn and winter so it doesn't get trashed through familiarity.

I wish our local theater (14 screener) would show a classic every so often

[bono_212]

Originally Posted by coolian2

I thought it would have been best if we'd just been able to assume the wedding had gone on.

I'm just glad Spielberg acknowledged the fact that he has no plan to continue with Shia as the next "Indy"

[coolian2]

Originally Posted by bono_212

I wish our local theater (14 screener) would show a classic every so often

My local cinema has about 7 or 8 screens.

I think it's a workable idea, at a place with 14 screens it seems criminal not to do it.