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Unforgiven(1992)

Man Who Killed Don Quixote is a fantasy adventure comedy directed by Terry Gilliam (written by Terry Gilliam and Tony Grisoni) that draws inspiration from Miguel de Cervantes’ novel, Don Quixote. This project is legendary for being one of the most chaotic examples of development hella in Hollywood history. Apparently, Gilliam has been grinding away at this for nearly two decades, trying to get it made eight different times. You can see the struggle firsthand in his documentary, Lost in la Mancha. Honestly, despite all the madness, I have massive 🙏 respect for Gilliam. You actually did it.

With a production cycle spanning 19 years, the cast has been a revolving door. Jean Rochefort, who was set to play Don Quixote, passed away during the process, and big names like Johnny Depp and Ewan McGregor eventually dropped out. Filming finally kicked off in March 2017 with a lineup featuring Jonathan Price as Don Quixote, Adam Driver, Olga Kurylenko, and Stellan Skarsgård. They wrapped up shooting this past June, and we're looking at a premiere at Cannes in 2018. The budget is sitting around $18 million.

IMDb set photos

Imagine ten million Sadakos crawling out of your PC, your laptop, your smartphone... you head down to Hollywood and pitch them your big idea for The Ring: Final Chapter.😁

Hm. The movie kicks off strong. I actually dug the WWII scenes where Spitfires are strafing a pirate ship flying the Jolly Roger over the NYC skyline at night. Then you've got kids working in mines, greeting Blackbeard by blasting nirvana Smells like Teen Spirit, or Peter Pan walking a plank into an abyss to the beat of the Ramones blitzkrieg Bop... it’s a phenomenal start. But then? It just falls off a cliff into total mediocrity and stays there. Even that strangely wooden performance by Mara Rooney couldn't save it.

Hello, hello, hello, how low 🎉

I wasn't expecting much from this movie, but I still hoped for something—anything—to actually land. Instead, it was just pure boredom. Just endless yawning at these dull CGI monsters that lacked any shred of imagination in their design, their actions, or the story itself.

🥱

Alright, alright. 🤣

Thomas Sanchez30 said:Leonard from The Big Bang Theory is going to snag one of the lead roles.

How am I supposed to take this movie seriously now? 🤣 That guy's going to be haunted by professor roles for the rest of his career.

Regarding the Japanese versions, I haven't seen them all, but it seems like their Ring Two had a completely different script than the American version. They also did a Ring 0 which I haven't seen, plus some other similar flicks based on the novel series. There's a Korean remake too, then sequels, prequels, and God knows what else. It's complicated. 😵

It’s actually not that complicated. 😁

The Japanese versions:

Ring Kanzenban (TV Movie)

Ringu
Ringu 2 (sequel)
Ringu 0 (prequel)

Rasen
Sadako 3D
Sadako 3D 2

The confusion comes from Ringu 2 and Rasen being released at the same time. Technically, both are sequels to the original Ringu, they just take the story in two different directions. Those new Sadako 3D movies (which are total garbage, btw) are sequels to Rasen set about 15 years later.

Rasen (Spiral) is the title of the second novel in the Ringu series.

Most of these films deviate from the book; the Korean film Ring Virus stays closest to the original source material.

Amanda Garcia57 said:It’s honestly unbelievable how far human malice and cheap sabotage can go once someone runs out of actual arguments.

Look, I'm not playing games with you. But if you think I'm a jerk, then yeah, I guess I am. 😁 For goodness' sake, Watching movies and talking about them... that's what socialization is all about. You’re twisting my words regarding watching Sci-Fi movies... sure, it’s about socializing. But your comments and the way you titled this thread? They are just screaming with flaws. It makes it way too easy for people to turn your own logic against you.

It’s pretty obvious you're lacking parental love if you watch movies just to force your way into social circles, try to grab someone's attention, win their trust, or maybe even beg for a little affection—or "socialize," as you so eloquently put it.

What kind of social pressure are you even talking about? You mean posting on a forum? Maybe that counts as high society to you, sweetheart, but you're still stuck in high school. As you get older, you'll realize the world doesn't revolve around your family, your classroom, or your little circle of friends. Especially when you actually screw up.

Unlike you, I only watch movies because I actually enjoy them.

Unlike you, I only bother discussing movies I actually enjoy watching. Wasting your time on a film you hate is just a total waste of life, and starting a thread about movies you can't stand is—to put it in terms you might actually grasp—just being a complete brat. It’s pathetic. 😁

Amanda Garcia57 said:Yeah, definitely. You watch Sci-Fi for the social aspect—the chance to actually talk about it and trade ideas with people. 🤦

What? You seriously don't talk about movies with your friends after you watch them? Or do you just not have any friends? I don't get what the big deal is.

People call just about anything "art" these days. Even lies, deception, and pure fantasy. I don't get it. I refuse to categorize those three things as art.

What’s next? Are we going back to burning books again? There’s this decent movie about it, but it’s Sci-Fi, so apparently it "isn't based on a true story."

Everything we consume gets inside us. Lies, deception, and pure fantasy? They’re just toxic waste poisoning our souls.

So, that's how it works.

I have this nagging feeling that briskhound2 is going to lock this subforum down, and trust me, that guy... A slight feeling. It’s not just some fantasy.

Amanda Garcia57 said:Not really. It’s weird to me how people can obsess over things that have zero basis in reality, marvel at them, and then go ahead and put them on a pedestal as life ideals. Some people crave raw reality, while others want fantasy. Strange. I just don't get it.

Exactly. You're exaggerating on every level here. There isn't some massive sci-fi invasion happening, nor has a cult formed around The Martian. Personally, I don't understand why some people see a metaphor or a personification and immediately start questioning its basis in reality. That's why I say, stay away from art—otherwise, you'll just end up treating someone else's imagination like a brick wall.

Watching movies, debating them, or even having favorites isn't about elevating them to life ideals 🤦—it's way simpler than that. It's socialization through conversation and exchanging ideas.

Amanda Garcia57 said:What do you mean by preferring "fantasy in reality"? I’ve put two recommendations here on the PDF and I stand by them. What’s the problem with them?

I never said you prefer fantasy over reality. I’m saying you're wasting your time on fluff. You're choosing pure fiction over actual science fiction.

Amanda Garcia57 said:I find that pretty concerning

What worries me more is seeing people who take SF as seriously as you do. Don't sweat the movies; there are plenty of real-world delusions out there that fascinate crowds of fanatics. Just look at the extreme militants popping up everywhere these days.

Great movie 👍 One of the first ones I picked up on DVD.

Looks pretty interesting. Finally, a chance for Johnny Depp to show everyone just how good an actor he really is.

Grace Sanchez50 said:Where were you during the Gulf War? 😁

🤣🤣🤣

Amanda Robinson4 said:It reminds me of how Tarkovsky handled things in Stalker. He uses that sepia tone while the world feels bleak and ordinary, then shifts into color once they hit the Zone and start closing in on the room. Even there, it’s not constant—it’s more about how much "life" is actually left in the characters depending on what they're going through...

That specific contrast is exactly why directors lean into it.

Take Kevin Smith, for example. He went with black and white for Clerks because they were filming at night in that convenience store where he used to work, and it helped keep the audience from guessing whether it was day or night outside.

Spielberg also plays around with sepia, black and white, and full color toward the end🙂 (Nick Cannon 😍 )

And if I remember right, it happens gradually. Is it that scene where the angel wakes up because he fell for the trapezist or something? Either way, I think it's similar to Tarkovsky—using color shifts to represent a total change in how life itself is perceived.🙂

I really need to sit down and watch New York City, California, yeah...🙂

Then there's End of the World...
Then Lost in Translation... 👍

He seemed to run out of steam later on. I only really remember Manhattan being any good.

Signed. One of the greatest films ever made.

Is it worth watching just for Bill Murray?

The Erotic Rites of Frankenstein (1972) la maldición de Frankenstein

Dr. Frankenstein doesn't get much time to celebrate bringing his monster back to life before a gorgeous vampire bites him. Turns out she’s working for Count Cagliostro, who's planning to take control of everyone.

It was filmed at the same location as Daughter of Dracula and uses a lot of the same cast, so it feels like a spiritual sequel. The soundtrack is actually decent, but there’s no sex or nudity—which is a real shame given how great the setting looks. It’s also Lina Romay’s first big role, though she feels like she was just edited in from a completely different movie.

Fetish stuff: women in chains, high boots, whips.

Daughter of Dracula (1972)

On her deathbed, Dracula's mother reveals the truth about Louise's vampire heritage. After visiting the family crypt, Louise discovers a shock: an ancient vampire relative is still alive and hungry. From there, Louise begins spreading the vampiric infection through a small town.

It’s a slow burn—honestly, pretty tedious at times—featuring some rather wooden acting. Sure, you get the occasional gorgeous exterior shot or decent interior set, but they’re overshadowed by boring piano music and sloppy editing. Franco directs this one himself, and it marks the first appearance of Lina Romay.

Fetish elements: boots, nylon stockings, sheer lingerie, stripteases, and lesbian themes. 😍