Posts by vivideagle7

Samuel Murphy8 said:So, what was the catch? There’s usually a reason behind an eight—don't leave me hanging. :-)

Honestly, those 7s and 8s are basically a 99% rating for them.😬

jadedrifter17 said:Man, I’m seriously itching to see how Tom stood his ground against the Soviets and just pulled off those high-stakes moves during the negotiations.

And honestly, who else could possibly capture that kind of intensity better than the legend himself, Steven Spielberg?

🤣

Signed an appointment with my urologist... honestly, I found parts of the movie a bit slow, and that whole scene where they start praying to Bob was definitely the worst part for me.

Amanda Garcia57 said:That’s an interesting question. I don't have the answer, but Sci-Fi seems to be incredibly popular. I guess it's because there's an audience out there that gravitates toward themes that have nothing to do with everyday life—you know, with reality. If you dive deep into fantasy, you're drifting far away from what's actually happening, and by extension, far away from life itself.

The whole thing is kind of worrying.

What a load of nonsense.

An artist tells the truth through lies. Personally, I think 90% of Sci-Fi is garbage, but your generalization here is just unbelievable 🙏

I mean, look at movies like 2001, Metropolis, Solaris... they're all Sci-Fi, and they all convey massive universal truths through "fantasy." Actually, people who watch or read those kinds of smart films and books often realize more about reality than if they didn't watch them at all. Here's a basic example: one of the classics of realism, The Raincoat by Gogol, uses fantasy elements to reveal the truth, because sometimes certain messages can be shown much better through "fantasy" than they can be delivered directly.

And honestly, I feel for you if you don't have any imagination or dreams left.

Anthony Jackson2 said:Election season is always fun—at least we get a good laugh before the crying starts. 😁

Setting aside any actual chance of a third party breaking through here—when you look at the choice between the Republicans and the Democrats, specifically between Trump and Biden—it’s honestly baffling how anyone could make a logical, well-reasoned case for Trump. Just looking at them side-by-side, what does he actually bring to the table that Biden doesn't?

Patriotism in my heart🤣

Rachel Cooper3 said:I believe we've already covered this. 😁

Nobody is claiming you *must* vote Republican—it's just infuriating when people preach about integrity, or criticize the NFL or some corrupt local official... and then turn around and cast a vote for the Democrats, acting as if the GOP won't just claw its way back into power anyway. Can anyone actually point out the difference between the crooks in the NFL, the crooks in the Democratic Party, and the crooks in the Republican Party? There isn't one—don't bother looking, I'll save you the trouble.

At least the Democrats' crowd can speak two languages—that's already two more than Ted Cruz.😬>

It’s about time they finally greenlit this as a feature film 😁

Not much news on the new flick yet, just some talk about him working on a soundtrack with that guitarist from Radiohead.

I don't think so, honestly. That guy wasn't actually her boyfriend—it was just a one-night stand. And as for that shooting, I'm pretty sure the movie doesn't even address it.

Maybe the whole Western genre just lost its soul because Ennio stopped scoring movies for them 🤔 😬

No need to sign in. Big Ennio 🙏 I’m really crossing my fingers that we get an absolutely legendary soundtrack for Hateful Eight.

Raymond Walker5 said:The score Ennio put together for Once Upon a Time in the Wild West is really something else—a true masterpiece. Honestly, looking back, his music was probably the only thing in that movie that made you feel like the main villain, Morton, wasn't actually a total monster.

I felt pretty bad when he passed away.

Man, there are so many great entries on this list... I'm not ready to cast my vote just yet. For the ones I haven't heard before, I think I need to sit with them, listen a few more times, let them really sink in.

Nice, Enni’s got a new poll going 👍 I’m definitely going to check out those few artists I don't recognize yet, while also taking a trip down memory lane with the classics I already love. Honestly, I can already see myself casting at least ten solid votes.

Raymond Walker5 said:It’s hard to explain, but sometimes things just hit you. Even those Enniev tracks that weren't even trying to be sad—they're just so damn powerful they move me to tears.😁

It's that specific feeling, you know? When something is so genuinely brilliant that it just breaks you a little bit.😬

Raymond Walker5 said:It’s hard to explain, but sometimes I just end up tearing up over those Ennio Morricone tracks—you know, the ones that aren't even trying to be sad, they're just so incredibly heavy and profound that they hit you right in the gut.😁

It’s like that specific feeling when something is just so brilliantly crafted that it actually moves you to tears.😬

Yeah, you hear those folks singing in the movie... I can't quite tell if he actually composed it specifically for them or if he just picked up the melody from their own traditions 😁

Raymond Walker5 said:People who claim Hans is the absolute best probably just haven't listened to anything else. I mean, if your definition of "the best" is based purely on how much someone is played on every single Hollywood blockbuster over the last two decades—basically if they're everywhere and super commercial—then sure, you could make that argument. But in actual practice? Not really. He'll never be that for me.
Personally, even this Jisas piece doesn't hit quite that hard. It’s a lovely little track, don't get me wrong, but it doesn't move me the way something like "Deborah's Theme" or "Chi Mai" does. It's just different.
Actually, a lot of the lesser-known stuff by Morricone hits me way deeper emotionally, like:

and so on, and so forth.

Well, obviously it isn't going to match up to Deborah's or Jill's Theme, but it is still very pleasant to listen to.

edit: I think you already shared Hundra's love theme somewhere else—that one is fantastic.

Yeah, those folks in the movie, they’re singing... I can't quite remember if he actually wrote those lyrics himself or if he just picked them up from some local folk group out in the heartland 😁

Raymond Walker5 said:People who claim Hans is the absolute greatest probably haven't branched out much. I mean, if your definition of "the best" is just based on whoever has the most exposure—you know, the guy scoring about half of every Hollywood blockbuster over the last two decades—then sure, he’s the biggest. But in actual practice? Not really, and he never will be.
For me, even this piece from *Jaws* doesn't quite hit that deep level. It's a lovely little track, don't get me wrong, but it doesn't move me the way something like "Deborah's Theme" or "Chi Mai" does. It's just hard to compare.
Even some of Morricone's lesser-known works feel way more emotional to me, like:

and so on, and so forth.

Well, obviously it isn't going to match "Deborah's" or "Jill's Theme," but it's still very easy on the ears.

edit: I think you might have already posted "Hundra's Love Theme" somewhere else—that one is excellent.

I mean, he’s alright, but personally, I think this is much better: It’s got that emotional weight, you know? Something that actually hits you. 😬 Even if the melody just keeps circling back on itself.

But whenever I hear people claiming he's the greatest film composer of all time, I can't help but laugh. It's just hard to take seriously when there are dozens of others who are clearly superior.