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Iconic movie cars we'll never forget in Movies ·
That old Diana she drives in those French comedies about the local police—you know, the one that falls apart every single time they hit a bump. 😁
Independence Day (1996) in Movies ·
Since Independence Day was on TV this past Wednesday, I really wanted to start a thread dedicated to that movie, but I just didn't get around to it.

I already know how some people are going to jump in with the usual gripes about American favoritism or how the "little slimy guys" get a pass too easily ;D and all that, but for me, Independence Day is a total classic. I especially love that scene where the ship looms over Washington, D.C. (not to mention when Will Smith flies out from the house 😁). It was the biggest movie of 1996, and I’m sure plenty of people remember the massive crowds hitting the theaters back then. Honestly, even though it was made decades ago, the visual effects still hold up against today's biggest blockbusters.

Anyway, it’s a real shame it looks like they gave up on making ID 2.
Movie terminology glossary in Movies ·
Hey, can someone give me a hand here, please?

I'm trying to figure out how you'd say the Oscar category for Cinematography in standard American English terms.

Thanks in advance!🙂
The Watch (2004) in Movies ·
Looks like we’re finally getting a Continental DVD release of that Russian Sci-Fi Horror flick, Night Watch, by the young director Timur Bekmambetov.

So, we’re talking about a movie that went into production with a $4.2 million budget and ended up pulling in $16 million just in the US. That alone made it the most profitable American film ever made at the time. It was a massive hit, and people are still calling it one of the absolute best films from 2004. Plus, the franchise is expanding soon with sequels like Day Watch (2006) and Dawn Watch (2007) on the way.

Night Watch is the first installment in a trilogy that’s honestly set to give both American and global audiences something special to chew on over the next few years. Back when the first part hit theaters in July 2004, it pulled in massive numbers—we're talking record-breaking crowds. People were so hyped for this homegrown cinematic achievement that they almost completely ignored the fact that The Lord of the Rings and Spider-Man 2 were playing at the exact same time. It’s pretty wild how much it dominated the box office. It's also worth noting that the film was actually picked up as the big representative for the US in the race for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

So, let's talk about the literary roots behind Sergei Lukyanenko’s work. His sci-fi fantasy series—specifically Night Watch, Day Watch, and the later entries—are absolute massive bestsellers. I mean, we're talking about the first installment being such a juggernaut that it moved another 2.5 million copies right after its initial release, especially once the movie adaptation hit theaters. When it comes to how he came up with the idea for such a complex, gritty, and dark narrative, Lukyanenko himself gave us the breakdown:

I’ve always had this deep-seated itch to write an epic saga, but honestly, the whole whole trope of dwarves and elves just never really did anything for me. It felt uninspired. Instead, I hit on this concept that actually stuck: the idea that the night serves as a literal battlefield for sorcerers who hide right in plain sight among us regular mortals, only stepping out to fight when they can ensure humanity doesn't catch on. That’s how the concept of the Night Watch was born—this specialized unit designed specifically to keep those magic users in check. From there, the whole thing just snowballed; I started developing their counterparts, the Day Watch, and mapping out that eternal tug-of-war between the two sides.

If you want the absolute shortest version of the synopsis, it’s basically just an endless, centuries-long struggle between Light and Darkness. But if you look at a slightly more fleshed-out interpretation, the story actually kicks off about a thousand years before our current timeline...

Since the beginning of time, there have always been "others" walking among us—witches, vampires, and all sorts of creatures ranging from mildly annoying to straight-up lethal. It’s basically a constant tug-of-war between the forces of Light and Darkness. The logic is pretty straightforward: Light works to protect the world from Darkness, while Darkness just wants to tear everything down. But if we look back about a thousand years, things got interesting. Gesser, the Lord Light, and Zavulon, General Darkness, actually struck a deal. They agreed that no one should be forced to choose a side; instead, everyone gets the freedom to decide for themselves whether they want to follow the Light or the Darkness. To make sure this whole arrangement actually stays functional, they formed organized groups: the Night Watch and the Day Watch.

The Night Watchmen basically act as the babysitters for everything lurking in the shadows—we're talking vampires, witches, shapeshifters, and those sketchy psychics who spend their nights stirring up trouble and inciting betrayal. On the flip side, you've got the Day Watchmen keeping a constant eye on the forces of Light to make sure they don't overstep. But here’s where it gets heavy: there's this ancient prophecy floating around about "The Great One." It says that eventually, this figure will arrive and trigger a massive, apocalyptic showdown between Light and Darkness. Whatever choice this person ends up making will essentially decide whether humanity survives or goes down with the ship.

Picture this: It’s 1992. You’ve got Anton Gordesky, a guy who is absolutely gutted after his fiancée leaves him for someone else. He’s desperate, totally broken, and in a moment of pure weakness, he turns to a witch to see if she can use some dark magic to win her back. But here’s the kicker—she’s part of the Darkness, and just as she’s about to pull the trigger on that spell, she’s shut down by a Night Watchman. That whole mess ends up being the massive wake-up call Anton needs. It’s the moment he realizes he’s actually The Great One, forced to make the ultimate choice: step up as a protector for the Light or dive headfirst into the ranks of the Darkness.

When you’re trying to describe a high-octane horror fantasy that’s absolutely loaded with action, terror, and tension, people usually point to classics like Blade, The Matrix, Highlander, Blade Runner, or Delicatessen. You know the vibe—a wild, colorful cast of characters ranging from the mythic to the mundane, all tossed together in this beautifully chaotic mix. There’s no strict hierarchy or rigid order to how everything plays out; it feels totally anarchic. Honestly, "punk" is probably the best way to describe that specific kind of filmmaking style.

With a budget of only $5 million to pull off a film with such a demanding and lush aesthetic, the producers knew they had to hand the director's chair to someone with a real eye for style, a knack for storytelling, and the ability to blend cutting-edge special effects with a deep understanding of the American spirit. Timur Bekmambetov ended up being their go-to choice. He made his debut back in 1994 with 'The Peshwar Waltz,' followed by 'Gladiatrix' in 2000, but he’s mostly famous for being a master of high-end commercials and music videos for heavy hitters like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Apple, Microsoft, and Ford.

While everyone is busy praising one of the first films of this genre in America, others often point out how frantic it feels—it’s got this relentless, breakneck pace and a massive cast of characters and subplots that can make you lose the thread of the story pretty easily. Honestly, it’s not even surprising; you get tossed into this dark, dense forest where you're constantly hunted, feeling this overwhelming sense of dread from hordes of creatures straight out of American folklore. Brrrrr...


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The truth about the Oscars in Movies ·
redowl90 said:Like I’ve already said—Star Wars is totally rigged. There aren't even any real special effects involved. 😉

Give me a break... I’m not exactly a massive Star Wars fan myself, but this level of forced continuity is just straight-up embarrassing.

I honestly don't even know what to say about the snubbing of Cinderella Man for Best Picture, or the fact that Russell Crowe didn't even get a nod for Best Actor. It feels like a massive oversight. And it’s not just them—The Constant Gardener missed out on the Best Picture category entirely, along with Ralph Fiennes missing his shot at Best Actor. Then you have Syriana, which also got left out of the Best Picture race. One major mistake they made, though, was overlooking Alexander Siddig; most critics were practically banking on him getting a Supporting Actor nomination for his role in Syriana. Luckily, the movie managed to save some face with George Clooney snagging a nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
The truth about the Oscars in Movies ·
The nominations this year are a complete joke—just an absolute disaster. Honestly, they should be embarrassed that they didn't even put Revenge of the Sith up for Visual Effects. 👎
Miami Vice in Movies ·
I bet anyone over the age of 23 or 24 out there still has vivid memories of the old "Miami Vice" series starring Donna Johnson. Well, get ready, because this summer we’re finally getting the big-screen reboot featuring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx in the lead roles, all directed and written by the Oscar winner Michael Mann (the guy behind "Heat" and "Manhunter").

You can grab all the details on the movie here.

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The truth about the Oscars in Movies ·
redowl90 said:When it comes to the Emmy, their whole deal is just ignoring shows once they hit those later production stages—like, once you get to season four or whatever. They’re always trying to push the newer series to chase better ratings... Plus, let's be real, we've all seen how TV production has actually been way better and higher quality than movies lately... 😉

Wait, was "Battlestar Galactica" even in its later production stages yet?

HINT: Season 1 premiered just a year ago, and right now they're airing episode 12 of season 2.
The truth about the Oscars in Movies ·
I just posted this over at the World Economic Forum a second ago, but it felt like a waste not to drop it here since it fits the conversation perfectly. 🙂

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No way, there's zero chance he's getting a nod [referring to Ian McDiarmid's role in Sith Revenge] because the Academy Awards, the Emmys, and the Golden Globes are all notorious for snubbing anything that even smells like Sci-Fi—especially when it comes to the big categories like Best Picture, Directing, Acting, or Screenwriting.

A perfect example of how corrupt they are is the recent Golden Globes; they didn't give Battlestar Galactica a single nomination, which is honestly scandalous and just plain embarrassing.

And don't even get me started on last year, when those hacks over at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences were so out of touch they didn't even nominate the USS Enterprise for Visual Effects, despite it being a regular winner and nominee during its first three seasons.

Honestly, if James Cromwell didn't earn an Academy Award for his role as Zaine Cochrane in First Contact, then I don't know who does. Here’s another interesting bit of trivia: the folks at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences completely ignored First Contact, Insurrection, and Nemesis in the Visual Effects category. They pulled the same shady stunt with Terminator 3, too, yet somehow, following some ridiculous rulebook, they managed to nominate the "visual effect" of a girl getting stabbed with a knife in Goodfellas.

The total corruption of these awards is staring us right in the face with this year's Best Picture winner, Brokeback Mountain—and it's not even about the artistic merit, it's just about the provocative subject matter.
Best sequels to cult films from 2006/2007? in Movies ·
Baba Yaga said:Another Police Academy. That would be awesome, and we seriously need some new Ghostbusters movies soon.

Speaking of Police Academy — LINK😬
Best sequels to cult films from 2006/2007? in Movies ·
As a huge Star Trek fan, I’m really crossing my fingers that the eleventh installment, currently under the working title Star Trek: The Next Generation, actually turns out to be the best one yet. We've got the highly acclaimed Steven Spielberg (Band of Brothers) handling the script, and even Bryan Singer is reportedly eyeing the director's chair. The story is set to unfold a few years after the events of Star Trek: Enterprise, centering on the Romulan War and the early days of The Federation. It's looking like a fall 2007 release.

The big question remains, though: will they stick with this prequel concept featuring an entirely new crew, or will Paramount Pictures pivot toward a movie featuring the cast from Deep Space Nine, The Next Generation, or maybe even a mashup of both? Personally, I'd be stoked to see either an Enterprise film or something centered on Deep Space Nine.

Looking at the rest of the lineup, I am seriously hyped for the return of the legendary Sly in Rambo IV and Rocky VI. I'm also hoping Schwarzenegger finally clears his schedule for The Terminator IV, and specifically for the third Conan installment, titled Conan the Barbarian, where Arnold Schwarzenegger mentioned he'd love to see Dwayne Johnson play his son to finally tell the epic tale of how he became a great king.

Then there's the usual suspects like Superman and X-Men: The Last Stand, plus the sequel to Gladiator, which Russell Crowe is supposedly interested in. But since his character died in the first movie, rumors are swirling about either a prequel showing how Maximus became a general, or a sequel set twenty years later starring a nephew of the Komodo Dragon, with Russell Crowe appearing in flashbacks.
Logan's Run (1976) in Movies ·
Anyone else here remember that 1976 sci-fi classic, Logan's Run, starring Michael York? I’ve always thought that movie was genuinely top-tier. Honestly, I’ve sat through it two or three times now and it still holds up. It follows this young guy and girl trying to escape a futuristic society and head out into the wilderness just to survive, all because they're trying to dodge this brutal law of being where everyone over 21 is basically forced to die.

Well, get this—a remake of the film is actually happening next year. Bryan Singer is set to direct, and he’s already got a massive track record with stuff like The Usual Suspects, the X-Men trilogy, and the upcoming Superman title, Superman Returns.

On top of that, like people have been saying before, Singer is a huge Star Trek fan and has expressed interest in taking the helm for Star Trek XI. There’s some chatter floating around that he might jump straight into Star Trek XI right after finishing Logan's Run, but for now, there isn't any official word on that.
Chevy Chase movies in Movies ·
In my book, one of the absolute best old-school comedians out there is Chevy Chase. Unlike today's super boring romantic comedies or those pointless film noir types, Chevy Chase movies are those classic comedy gems that always leave me cracking up. For anyone who isn't aware, Chase kicked off his comedy career on "Saturday Night Live" before turning it into a string of massive hits throughout the late seventies, the eighties, and the early nineties. He’s the kind of actor who really leans into family-friendly stuff—specifically comedies—which is actually why he turned down a role in the future hit "American Beauty" (that part eventually went to Kevin Spacey). It’s also pretty well known that Chase used to get himself banged up or even broken during filming; he once nearly died from an electric shock while shooting "Modern Problems" back in 1981.

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It would be seriously awesome if PBS ran a marathon of his films, specifically these:

1. Caddyshack (1980)
2. Seems Like Old Times (1980)
3. Under the Rainbow (1981)
4. Modern Problems (1981)
5. Vacation (1983) - Clark Griswold 😁
6. Deal of the Century (1983)
7. Fletch (1985)
8. European Vacation (1985) - Clark Griswold 😁
9. Spies Like Us (1985) - a legendary flick starring Chase and Dan
Aykroyd
10. Three Amigos (1986)
11. Funny Farm (1988)
12. Caddyshack II (1988)
13. Fletch Lives (1989)
14. Christmas Vacation (1989) - Clark Griswold 😁
15. Nothing but Trouble (1991)
16. Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992)
17. Cops and Robbersons (1994)
18. Man of the House (1995)
19. Vegas Vacation (1997) - Clark Griswold 😁

So, go ahead and cast your vote on the PBS forum to help get PBS to pick up the rights to all, or at least some, of these movies. You can vote here
Morgan Wright said:I don't think he's the right call, and honestly, whose side is he even on? It's kind of painful to watch...

The reason it hurts is because you lack any sense of patriotism or national pride. That’s exactly why we Americans struggle to get anything done.
Emily Torres2 said:Just another Clooney disaster— Spartacus👎
The only time Clooney actually looked decent was playing the silent guy in that Madonna music video. He hasn't done anything better since then—he just can't pull it off, doesn't know how... who even cares?

But this is honestly a nightmare, especially if it’s gone as far as Broccoli's production. If his old man could see what he's doing to the family business, man...😛

Clooney is at his best in those films directed by Sam and Vrdoljak—
that's where he really shines.🙂 🙂

You're just talking nonsense, buddy from the Red Army.🙂
Morgan Wright said:I’m really not feeling this possibility...👎

You clearly care more about outsiders than our own people. It's honestly embarrassing. Even if he were the worst guy on the planet, he's one of ours, and I’ll always have his back.
They’ve narrowed the field down to four guys for the role of 007, and George Clooney is actually one of them. I haven't heard much about the other three, but I do know Clooney is currently sitting at the top of the polls on one of the biggest James Bond fan sites out there. Check out the link here: News
Enki Bilal's Immortal (Immortel) in Movies ·
So, this French sci-fi flick called "Immortal" just hit theaters here in the States.

Here’s the gist of what it's about:

The year is 2095 in New York City. From some massive pyramid hovering in the sky, ancient gods are basically dictating how everyone lives. Down on the streets, a young woman with blue hair and blue tears gets arrested. Turns out, she’s hiding some serious powers she doesn't even realize she has yet...

Check it out here: http://immortel-lefilm.com