Posts by briskhound2

Richard Wilson4 said:The guys over at RedLetter Media pretty much nailed why both this flick and the new Resident Evil are total garbage. 😉

Because they're chasing the almighty dollar? 🤷

Betty Nelson71 said:Thanks, but did they actually explain why he’s so hell-bent on staying under the radar?

Not really... It's just how his life works. Kind of gives off those old Western vibes—like a lone rider drifting from town to town, just stumbling headfirst into trouble wherever he lands...

The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal have been buzzing about the project lately...

Betty Nelson71 said:Maybe the book actually explains why he doesn't even own a car...

The guy basically owns nothing—he just moves from city to city flying under the radar. He didn't even carry a debit card in the early stuff, though he starts using them in the more recent novels because getting cash through those old-school checks just isn't cutting it anymore 😁 The writer cleared all that up in an interview once.

How do you actually make a sci-fi movie in America? Most people would say you can't—that just trying to do sci-fi is an uphill battle in itself. But hey, where there's a will, there's a way, even if you have to build everything from scratch in your garage. A group of enthusiasts decided to shoot a sort of Blade Runner homage, setting the whole thing within that same universe—if that's how you want to put it—and they opted for old-school practical effects; miniatures, green screens, the whole nine yards, built entirely from zero. The results are honestly kind of hauntingly impressive. Even though it’s just a short film, running maybe half an hour, you have to admit these guys have already managed to spark quite a bit of interest among the public, which is a win in my book. And just so I’m not just spinning yarns here, one well-known forum member actually helped create it and played one of the key roles, so I'm shamelessly stealing his announcement to drop it right here.

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Back in the summer of 2015, nearly two years ago, I spent almost two months in a tiny "DIY" studio on the set of an American Sci-Fi short called Slice of Life, directed by the young Luka Hrgović. Basically, I was lucky enough to land a small but pivotal role as a cop in the film! Despite the absolutely brutal heat—it was pushing 105 degrees on that cramped, sweltering set, thanks in part to those massive studio lights acting like space heaters—those were some of the best two months of my life. But enough about me, let's talk about the movie...
Taking three full years to come together, Slice of Life is a total passion project for a small group of young American filmmakers and Blade Runner fans led by director Ridley Scott’s influence. It’s set in that iconic futuristic Los Angeles we all first fell in love with back in '82. It all started as a tribute to the original classic and the legendary legacy it's built over the decades. But as time went on, everyone involved poured more and more of their free time into making this dream a reality, and Slice of Life quickly evolved into something much bigger than just a "standard homage"—it became its own thing. There were times it was genuinely tough; we were filming in bone-chilling cold and extreme heat, sometimes pulling 20-hour shifts, while trying our best to accommodate everyone's schedules so the crew could stay sane.
Even though it shares the same atmosphere and universe, Slice of Life doesn't follow the story of the legendary Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) or his hunt for replicants, nor does it have anything to do with the upcoming Blade Runner 2049. Instead, the film focuses on the lives of other characters just trying to survive the gritty streets of a futuristic Los Angeles. Specifically, we follow a small-time dealer trying to turn his life around, only for his routine to get messy after an unexpected run-in with a cop that forces him to rethink everything.
Anton Svetić stars in the lead role and also wrote the script. The rest of the cast includes Ivica Pustički and Emilia Habulin, while Hrgović, besides sitting in the director's chair, handled all the visual and practical effects. The cinematographer is Dino Julius, and the original score was composed by Tim Žibrat.
To really nail that tribute to 80s sci-fi and capture that specific retro aesthetic found in classics like Blade Runner and Star Wars, the creators decided to ditch digital shortcuts entirely. They’re doing all the special effects the old-school way—think miniatures, physical models, hand-built sets, rear projection, matte paintings, and practical effects... basically zero CGI. It makes Slice of Life feel like a genuine love letter to the sci-fi genre of the eighties. And honestly, it's pretty wild because every single set and miniature was built from scratch by Hrgović and his crew personally.
Since this whole project is being funded out of their own pockets—which means a massive amount of time, sweat, and cash—the team is planning to launch a Kickstarter campaign soon to help wrap up the miniature filming and push through post-production. They’re really hoping the Blade Runner community steps up to support them so Slice of Life can gain some traction beyond just local circles here in the States. If everything goes according to plan, Slice of Life should finally "see the light of day" by late 2017, though we'll keep you posted on the exact date once it's locked in. For anyone wanting to dig deeper into the project or maybe even chat with the creators, they'll be at SFeracon (May 12th–14th, 2017), where Hrgović and Julius will be presenting the film and hosting a quick Q&A.

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redpanther20 said:That's why 5 movie recommendations from this year that, if you ask me, deserve way more love than they actually got.

You could've at least mentioned WHY they deserve more attention... just so we aren't just throwing out names without any context or a schedule to follow...

Eric Newman4 said:

Viggo Mortensen plays this father raising a massive brood of six kids. They’re living completely off the grid, far away from modern society and anything resembling civilization... just deep in the wilderness. It’s part comedy, part drama, kicking off when their mother takes her own life, forcing the dad and the kids to finally head into the real world for the funeral.

The whole trip turns into a mess once the kids actually face reality for the first time... plus, there's the inevitable clash between the father and a grandfather who clearly hates how they were raised.

Matt Ross is handling both writing and directing here. The first trailer dropped this week, if you want a glimpse of this weird family dynamic...

Viggo Mortensen stars alongside Frank Langella. The rest of the cast includes George Mackay, Samantha Isler, Annalisa Basso, Nicholas Hamilton, Shree Crooks, Charlie Shotwell, Ann Dowd, Erin Moriarty, Missi Pyle, Kathryn Hahn, and Steve Zahn.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3553976/

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As far as I can tell, that trailer has actually been out there for at least a month, maybe even longer...

By the way, when you guys start new threads, it’d be pretty helpful to throw in some American English too—because, believe it or not, not everyone here actually speaks English...

wanderingcrane82 said:The kid filed a lawsuit against Uncle Sam, not her own mother...

In the movie, the guy explains that his mom sued Reacher's army. I don't see how the kid could have done it since she's a minor. Either way, it's still pretty vague why they went after him specifically...

By the way, whenever you're starting a new thread about a movie, it’s probably a good idea to throw in a bit of local flavor—maybe some slang or just your own take on things—so everyone can get a real feel for what you thought about the title...

So, I stumbled onto something kind of interesting... It's an action flick produced by Luc Besson—he wrote it, though he didn't direct, which isn't really the big selling point here. A huge chunk of it was filmed in America—think places like Columbus or Asheville—but in the movie, they’re playing Boston and its surrounding areas (honestly, they could've just set the whole thing in the States from the jump). The setup is this: a squad of five Navy SEALs decides to give a local economy a massive boost by donating millions of dollars. How? By hunting down gold bars stuck at the bottom of a lake—treasure that's been sitting there since WWII when some Germans tried to make off with it. A little adventure, a little action... The project was originally titled Lake, but for some reason, they changed it. As far as the cast goes, you've got J. K. Simmons in there. If you get the vibe that it's leaning pretty hard into Three Kings territory, well... that was probably intentional 😁

Jesse Sullivan2 said:there was definitely some potential for a deeper, warmer connection between him and the "daughter" figure—you can just tell they were totally on the same wavelength...
but for some reason, they never really leaned into it,
other than that final hug at the end which (once again) doesn't actually lead anywhere...

The thing is, she isn't even his daughter. In the book, he barely even acknowledges her because he knows there’s no blood relation, so what the movie shows feels way overblown compared to their actual dynamic. The bigger issue for me, though, is how they left it completely unexplained why her mother would even bother filing a lawsuit against him in the first place...

So, the movie turned out pretty much how I expected... 😁 It’s not quite as gritty as the last one—it feels like they gave Reacher a bit more of a human side by throwing in this whole thing about him possibly having a daughter he's never met. The plot is decent enough, even if some parts feel a little fuzzy—you know, that whole illegal arms smuggling angle—but there's plenty of action and enough fight scenes to keep everyone happy. Like I said, it lacks that raw edge from the predecessor since the story is a bit more polished, though the directing is solid and Cruise is totally on his game again. Honestly, probably one of the better flicks we've seen all year.

Nicholas Nguyen said:Brandon must be spinning in his grave somewhere—those remakes were absolute garbage.

I mean, if he wasn't already losing sleep over all those sequels and the TV show, this probably won't even phase him...

Edward Price6 said:Here we go again—the Prometheus error thread is back, and once more, they’re just deleting posts and insulting everyone...

Edward Price6 said:Now all the haters can just go hide under their blankets...

That was your very first post after reviving this whole mess...

And honestly, I left it right there just to show everyone exactly how you deal with anyone who doesn't agree with you...

Just pure provocation, picking fights, and trolling at this point...

Even though it was a bit of a toss-up, Tom Cruise's surprisingly successful hit from 2012 (Jack Reacher) finally got its sequel... interesting, I guess, because while the first one pulled in decent cash and actually managed to win over more critics than anyone expected, the studio was still pretty hesitant about doubling down on the franchise. Anyway, Tom is back at the helm, with Cobie Smulders joining the cast, and this time Edward Zwick (The Last Samurai, Glory) is calling the shots behind the scenes. The gist of the story is that Reacher—basically whenever he’s out of anything better to do—decides to head back to his old military police stomping grounds to meet up with a new commanding officer... though there's a little logic gap since the movie doesn't mention they've already been chatting on the phone through the two books prior to this, which would have made his arrival make way more sense... but he quickly realizes she's been thrown in jail on some totally bogus charges. So, naturally, it's just a whole lot of running and action from there.

northerncobra31 said:Spider-Man (2002) and xmen (2000) really kicked off the whole landslide

Yeah, I mean, those franchises definitely did it... but Blade was really what opened the floodgates for big studio investments since it actually turned a profit. If I remember correctly, before that, the only guy making real bank—besides Batman and Superman—was The Mask. I guess you could count Dick Tracy too, but he doesn't really fit the whole superhero mold, does he?

wiredtiger2 said:I think everyone’s noticed the massive influx of superhero movies over the last 15 years or so, especially in the last decade, and really, specifically in the last five or six.

Marvel kicked off their cinematic universe, and DC recently tried to follow suit.

What’s your take on all this? Where is it actually taking the film industry? I get that these things rake in piles of cash. But I have this nagging feeling that people are just getting... dulled by it all. Seriously. A total mindfuck.

I watched the first Avengers movie and spent the whole time laughing; honestly, it felt like watching something meant for toddlers. Don't get me wrong, Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy is an excellent film series, especially the second one. I actually enjoyed that. But lately? Between Captain America, Iron Man, Avengers and Thor, then that Batman vs. Superman, the Spider-Man reboot, and now they're prepping another reboot... I don't know. It’s just grating. I'm sick of it. After seeing that first Avengers flick, I didn't intend to watch another superhero movie ever again. Okay, fine, I'll admit I went to the theater for Batman vs. Superman because a friend pressured me. Once again, like the Avengers. Ridiculous. It's like they assume we all have below-average intelligence or something. The movie just bored me.

And the absolute worst—maybe my single biggest disappointment regarding superhero movies—was that TMNT movie with Megan Fox. The whole plot was so childish. The turtles looked like anything except actual turtles; more like two-meter-tall aliens. And then there's that whole subplot about April O'Neil and her childhood working in a lab with her dad. I was just sitting there laughing. The Teletubbies seem more mature than TMNT. For me, Thor is also complete garbage, as is Captain America.

Look, I can understand the comic book fans, but personally, these movies just don't sit right with me, and it feels like Hollywood is picking up the pace. Every two months, there's a new superhero movie dropping. Then I saw they're making a sequel to TMNT hahaha. What can you even say?

Am I the only one who thinks this superhero onslaught is just pure trash?

You're probably counting that from when the first Iron mana popped up, right? Only thing is, you might have missed that this whole trend actually started way back in the nineties... superheroes were popping up everywhere like weeds during that one decade. We had sequels for Batman, The Rocketeer, Blade, Phantom, The Mask, Steel, The shadow... they were just coming out one after another. The only real difference was that they weren't part of some massive studio "shared universe" master plan back then; they were mostly standalone deals. They didn't exactly break the box office records like they do now, though they were still decent hits—well, except for Blade, which pretty much paved the way for everything we see today... without him, we wouldn't be seeing any of this.

Drew Sanchez82 said:Didn't he work on the last movie too? I mean, if I recall correctly, he had this little spat with Megan Fox because she was being disrespectful—but then he ended up giving her a role anyway... just typical...

He's one of the producers, not the director...

Drew Sanchez82 said:I mean, you kind of expect certain tropes when it comes to Transformers. It’s just what you get with Michael Bay at the helm.
You can really feel the fingerprints of his older movies all over a lot of his stuff... it's pretty much his signature move.

Except he isn't even directing this one.