Posts by Michael Long5
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It’s quite telling..
I was going through my DVD collection the other day, looking back at his entire filmography, and I noticed a pattern: almost every single movie starts off by showcasing logos from various different studios:
Brandywine Productions
New Line Cinema
A&B Producoes, Lda
Art Linson Productions
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Warner Bros. Pictures
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And then there's the rest:
Kennedy/Marshall Company
Revelations Entertainment
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Ah...
There was a time when a single monster and one grizzled sidekick were more than enough to carry a movie...
Nowadays, they just cram every vampire that ever existed into a single film.... EVER EXISTED???? 😂 They throw in Igor and his boss, some racing bird, a Tasmanian devil, even all those Playboy centerfolds from the winter season of '70-'71... you name it.
I suppose these new generations have a permanent high tolerance for monsters, so they can digest two Frankensteins, a pack of werewolves, and a Dr. Mr. Grrrr... Hyda on steroids all within a single hour.
I’m not saying the concept itself isn't inherently flawed, but... we’re going to end up with nothing left of actual monsters.😲
And what happens then???
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Gary Anderson38 said:Once someone becomes an addict, they remain one forever; there is no such thing as truly quitting. It is merely a matter of finding that specific moment in life when the trigger is pulled—that breaking point that sends them spiraling right back to their substance of choice.
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That is the fundamental truth of the matter.
In reality, every single one of us harbors some form of addiction that we either succumb to repeatedly or will eventually fall prey to again. It doesn't necessarily have to involve drugs or alcohol to be true.
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cosmictrucker132 said:Every time I go to the local YMCA, all I see is a collection of fossils.
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A quick correction for the record.
Those aren't fossils, you absolute dreamer. Honestly, have some respect.🙂 It’s quite politically incorrect of you.
We are talking about seniors who are still very much active.
And unlike you, they actually have the decency not to pee in the pool. 😬
Lisa Hernandez11 said:I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction...
Is there a senior center or a club that offers gentle exercise or basic stretching classes? Aerobics is just a bit too intense for my mother, so we are looking for something more low-impact.
Thanks in advance.
That is a fair question.
Actually, I am asking on behalf of my father. 😁
He has been dealing with some persistent back issues lately.
And much like my mother, aerobics would be far too strenuous given his heart condition. 😬 😬
Well, this is a bit of a tangent, but you’ve really struck a chord with me... 😁
*Near Dark* is pretty much the only one of Carpenter's more recent films I've found myself revisiting more than once.
quietdriver3 is absolutely spot on regarding how the masterpieces and the absolute garbage sit side-by-side in LA's filmography.
The real question is simply which of his upcoming projects we'll end up labeling as trash... 🙂
So, it looks like I was right after all.....🙂
I appreciate all the feedback. 🙂
From what I've gathered, there are definitely some solid tracks on there 😁 😁
And the movie should be arriving on my screen quite soon...
Is anyone actually watching this? 😢😢
Well, I suppose I'll just go hunt down a digital copy then.
At this point, I'm starting to seriously doubt if the movie is even worth all that effort...
I have to admit, I can recommend a few more of his works. He really hit it out of the park with Dark Star, Halloween, and The Fog 😲 , and then there is Christine 😎 . While the rest of his filmography might not reach those heights, they are certainly watchable enough for 👍 if you're a fan of JC
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I’ve gone ahead and pasted the fundamental details regarding the film. While I won't venture to comment on the caliber of the production crew involved, one can always hold out hope for the best possible outcome. 😁 😁 😁 😁
The original film is a brilliant blend of horror and action. It’s been quite some time since I last sat down to watch it, which makes it somewhat difficult for me to remain entirely objective, though I certainly hope this new iteration manages to capture at least a fraction of that unique atmosphere.
directed by: Jean-François Richet
starring: Ethan Hawke, Laurence Fishbourne, Gabriel Byrne, ja Rul, Maria Bello, Drea de Matteo
genre: action/thriller/drama/horror
screenplay: James de Monaco based on a screenplay by John Carpenter
original title: Assault on Precinct 13
runtime: 109 min.
year: 2005
country: USA/France
official website: ap13movie.com
It just started airing. I was wondering if anyone here has actually sat down with the 1975 original? I'd love to hear your thoughts on how the old version stacks up against this new one.
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