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The Avengers
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Unfortunately, there isn't even a decent animated version, let alone a live-action movie, mostly because it’s based on an Italian comic book that hasn't really made a splash here in the States. But hey, you never know—maybe someone will decide to adapt it one day, much like how they're gearing up for that upcoming Dylan Dog adaptation starring Brandon Routh (from Superman Returns) in the lead role.
If you're looking for a movie that captures the visual vibe of Alan Ford, I'd say a classic American dark comedy like Beverly Hills Cop is probably the closest thing you'll find. 😬
If you're looking for a movie that captures the visual vibe of Alan Ford, I'd say a classic American dark comedy like Beverly Hills Cop is probably the closest thing you'll find. 😬
Conan the Barbarian
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Conan the Barbarian, that absolute legend of an adventurer and warrior who doesn't know the meaning of fear.... 🙏 😁
Conan the Barbarian
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@silentpilot6, feralorca82
Look, a book and a comic are one medium, while a movie is something else entirely. You can't just cram every single detail from one into the other exactly how some fans dream it would happen. There’s this group of fans—I call them the "true believers" (and there's a decent amount of them among the Tracker crowd)—who get genuinely worked up over every tiny little thing, even when it's obvious they don't have a leg to stand on. Honestly, calling the PJ trilogy "total garbage" is just bad taste if you ask me. But hey, to each their own.
Personally, I've spent plenty of time reading Conan comics, LOTR, and Silmarillion, but I've also sat through the movies, and I think both formats work great for me. They're just two different angles of the same story, told in a fresh way while still staying true to the original spirit.
Look, a book and a comic are one medium, while a movie is something else entirely. You can't just cram every single detail from one into the other exactly how some fans dream it would happen. There’s this group of fans—I call them the "true believers" (and there's a decent amount of them among the Tracker crowd)—who get genuinely worked up over every tiny little thing, even when it's obvious they don't have a leg to stand on. Honestly, calling the PJ trilogy "total garbage" is just bad taste if you ask me. But hey, to each their own.
Personally, I've spent plenty of time reading Conan comics, LOTR, and Silmarillion, but I've also sat through the movies, and I think both formats work great for me. They're just two different angles of the same story, told in a fresh way while still staying true to the original spirit.
Conan the Barbarian
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Conan
It’s been quite a few years since I last sat down to watch both Conan films, Red Sonja, and Kull the Conqueror (with sa Sorb 😁), so I’m currently getting ready for a marathon, feeling pretty inspired by a few specific scenes. 😁
In my opinion, the most powerful moment out of all of them is that opening sequence in Conan, especially with that killer musical score. It might even top the beginning of LOTR, which is easily one of the best cinematic intros in history. My absolute favorite is Mako, delivering that monologue: "Between the time when the oceans drank Atlantis, and the rise of the sons of Aryas, there was an age undreamed of. And unto this, Conan, destined to wear the jeweled crown of Aquilonia upon a troubled brow. It is I, his chronicler, who alone can tell thee of his saga. Let me tell you of the days of high adventure!" 🙏 😁
Conan Barbarian - intro
Conan the Destroyer - intro
Arnie Red Sonja legend 🙏 🙏
Red Sonja - trailer
Kull the Conqueror 😁
Ralf Moeller as Conan in the TV series 😁
Intro to Ralf's TV series 😁
just a little more Ralf
I'll write up some more thoughts once I've finished the movies and let the memories sink in.
BTW, I am seriously looking forward to the new adaptations of Conan, Thulsa Doom, and Red Sonja, but honestly, nobody is ever going to top Arnie. It’s a real shame they never brought that idea to life where they'd film a third Conan movie with Arnie playing the king, finally letting us hear the story teased at the end of both Conan films.
It’s been quite a few years since I last sat down to watch both Conan films, Red Sonja, and Kull the Conqueror (with sa Sorb 😁), so I’m currently getting ready for a marathon, feeling pretty inspired by a few specific scenes. 😁
In my opinion, the most powerful moment out of all of them is that opening sequence in Conan, especially with that killer musical score. It might even top the beginning of LOTR, which is easily one of the best cinematic intros in history. My absolute favorite is Mako, delivering that monologue: "Between the time when the oceans drank Atlantis, and the rise of the sons of Aryas, there was an age undreamed of. And unto this, Conan, destined to wear the jeweled crown of Aquilonia upon a troubled brow. It is I, his chronicler, who alone can tell thee of his saga. Let me tell you of the days of high adventure!" 🙏 😁
Conan Barbarian - intro
Conan the Destroyer - intro
Arnie Red Sonja legend 🙏 🙏
Red Sonja - trailer
Kull the Conqueror 😁
Ralf Moeller as Conan in the TV series 😁
Intro to Ralf's TV series 😁
just a little more Ralf
I'll write up some more thoughts once I've finished the movies and let the memories sink in.
BTW, I am seriously looking forward to the new adaptations of Conan, Thulsa Doom, and Red Sonja, but honestly, nobody is ever going to top Arnie. It’s a real shame they never brought that idea to life where they'd film a third Conan movie with Arnie playing the king, finally letting us hear the story teased at the end of both Conan films.
Command Performance / Direct Contact (2009)
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Anthony Smith3 said:Look, I know what you're thinking... but he isn't actually stepping into the director's chair for Universal Soldier 3. Instead, his son John is taking over directing duties, while Peter will be serving as the Director of Photography.👍
Yeah, got it. 😉 Just wanted to drop a quick note about Peter Hyams, in case anyone was curious about him. 😁
Command Performance / Direct Contact (2009)
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Anthony Smith3 said:I know, haha😁, it’s just that only a tiny handful of people actually care about this stuff... but hey, maybe there are still some folks left who grew up on those 80s action flicks and still have a soft spot for total trash cinema, right? hehe...😁
😁 😁
I'm pretty sure there are at least a few guys on this forum who live for those 80s action legends. It's not like we're all metrosexuals here, right? 😁
Anthony Smith3 said:I know about Universal Soldier 3 too... and it happens every single time, haha...😁 👍
It isn't just rumors... they are actually filming it. The deal is that Dolph will only be on set for 6 days, while Jean-Claude Van Damme will be there for 20. It's being directed by John Hyams, the son of Peter Hyams (who did Timecop and Sudden Death). What's interesting is that the kid has mostly done documentaries lately, and he mentioned wanting to shoot this Soldier movie in a documentary style... kind of like Cloverfield or Rec. That could actually be pretty cool...👍
Seriously? I'm honestly stoked that Dolph is involved. 👍 It's such a bummer that Jean-Claude Van Damme didn't jump on board for The Expendables. 😢
By the way, Peter Hyams also directed "2010," which I personally thought was an awesome sequel to "2001," starring Roy Schneider, John Lithgow, Helen Mirren, Bob Balaban, and Keir Dulle in the lead roles.
Command Performance / Direct Contact (2009)
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Anthony Smith3 said:Hahaha... I can't believe you actually started a thread for these movies.😁😁I was actually thinking about dropping this into that "From Trash to Masterpiece" thread.😁😁]
I think it’s about time we dedicated some space to discussing certain topics and giving a little nod to Dolph, especially since he’s one of the true old-school legends still out there. 😁 😬
Anyway, they're already deep in pre-production. Icarus posterSo, I was just wondering, where is Dolph going to play a Russian next? 😁 Here’s the breakdown of the plot: Imagine a guy who was trained from the ground up by the Russians to be the ultimate killer, now trying to navigate the impossible balancing act of being a family man. He’s caught between this high-stakes double life as a professional hitman and his quiet reality as a devoted husband and father, just trying to find a way out of the darkness..
There are also rumors floating around about... Universal Soldier 3...along with Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Command Performance / Direct Contact (2009)
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Command Performance/Direct Contact (2009)
After hits from Sylvester Stallone (Rocky Balboa, John Rambo), Mel Gibson (Sin City, Wrestler), and Jean-Claude Van Damme (Jean-Claude Van Damme), we’ve got another action legend stepping back into the fray—Dolph Lundgren. While we’re all waiting for his turn in The Expendables, let's kill some time by checking out two of his flicks: Command Performance and Direct Contact.
While Direct Contact feels like your standard, low-key Dolph action flick that didn't get much hype, it looks like they actually put some decent money into the production and marketing for Command Performance.
The plot of Command Performance follows a drummer and former biker who ends up rescuing a kidnapped Russian president. Dolph actually handled both the directing and the screenplay for this one.
On the flip side, Direct Contact is also set in Russia, where Dolph plays an American man stuck in a Russian prison who gets a shot at freedom if he can pull off the rescue of a kidnapped American woman.
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Command Performance
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Direct Contact
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After hits from Sylvester Stallone (Rocky Balboa, John Rambo), Mel Gibson (Sin City, Wrestler), and Jean-Claude Van Damme (Jean-Claude Van Damme), we’ve got another action legend stepping back into the fray—Dolph Lundgren. While we’re all waiting for his turn in The Expendables, let's kill some time by checking out two of his flicks: Command Performance and Direct Contact.
While Direct Contact feels like your standard, low-key Dolph action flick that didn't get much hype, it looks like they actually put some decent money into the production and marketing for Command Performance.
The plot of Command Performance follows a drummer and former biker who ends up rescuing a kidnapped Russian president. Dolph actually handled both the directing and the screenplay for this one.
On the flip side, Direct Contact is also set in Russia, where Dolph plays an American man stuck in a Russian prison who gets a shot at freedom if he can pull off the rescue of a kidnapped American woman.
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Command Performance
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Direct Contact
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Killshot (2009)
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Mickey looks awesome; I seriously can't wait to see this movie. 😁
Defiance (2008/2009)
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Just finished watching it. It’s a solid enough flick if you're just looking to kill some time, and honestly, it’s got a few moments that remind me of those classic John Wayne or Clint Eastwood vibes. 😁
Defiance (2008/2009)
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slyrider16 said:Is it being overly dramatic or what? Craig seriously looks like he’s joined a radical political movement in this shot. Honestly, I'm only going to check this one out just to see his performance. 😁
Spot on. 😁 By the way, the DVDScr version of ORC just dropped. 😁
Appaloosa (2008)
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Really solid movie, especially with Viggo 😁, Ed Harris, and Jeremy Irons (and we definitely have to give a shoutout to Lars Mikkelsen's appearance too).
Viggo and Ed look incredibly cool in those scenes, honestly looks like something straight out of a high-end Levi's commercial. 😁
On another note, Zellweger really got on my nerves throughout the whole film.
Viggo and Ed look incredibly cool in those scenes, honestly looks like something straight out of a high-end Levi's commercial. 😁
On another note, Zellweger really got on my nerves throughout the whole film.
Defiance (2008/2009)
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Defiance (2008/2009)
Right at the start of the new year, the war drama Defiance, starring Daniel Craig, is hitting US theaters in a limited release. The rollout across the USA is set to kick off on January 16th. Along with Craig, we've got Liev Schreiber (who plays Sabertooth in the upcoming Wolverine movie) joining the cast. The story follows three people of Jewish descent fleeing occupied Poland into the Russian wilderness to join the resistance movement. It's being directed by Edward Zwick.
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Right at the start of the new year, the war drama Defiance, starring Daniel Craig, is hitting US theaters in a limited release. The rollout across the USA is set to kick off on January 16th. Along with Craig, we've got Liev Schreiber (who plays Sabertooth in the upcoming Wolverine movie) joining the cast. The story follows three people of Jewish descent fleeing occupied Poland into the Russian wilderness to join the resistance movement. It's being directed by Edward Zwick.
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Who is the greatest Sci-Fi director?
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Alex Long8 said:Nicholas Meyer's Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country is hands down the best Sci-Fi movie ever made; I've seen it like six times now.
It's worth noting that Nicholas Meyer also directed Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. 🙂
Who is the greatest Sci-Fi director?
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Jonathan Frakes - Star Trek : First Contact. 🙏 😁
J.C.V.D. (2008)
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Anthony Smith3 said:Check out "The Mechanik" and "Missionary Man"... he directed both 👍. Personally, I liked the first one better (gave it a 3.5/5), while the second has some killer scenes and shots, but it drags a bit (2.5/5)... give 'em a shot and see what you think hehe👍 😁
Tenks. 👍 I'll check it out as soon as I get home. 🙂