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Title: never revisit movies
Post by: joswift on November 18, 2022, 01:39:27 PM
Just look how shit the special effects really were when everyone thought they were great at the time


although still love this clip

Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: Fortress on November 18, 2022, 02:37:30 PM
Big fan. Own the … DVD.
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: IroNat on November 18, 2022, 04:17:35 PM
It's not bad.
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: Never1AShow on November 18, 2022, 04:29:40 PM
Caddyshack still holds up.
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: Rambone on November 18, 2022, 04:33:42 PM
Caddyshack still holds up.

Madonna with meatballs
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: Never1AShow on November 18, 2022, 06:28:07 PM
Madonna with meatballs

Hey Doll, you live alone?

Bhank heading in this direction:
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: illuminati on November 19, 2022, 12:05:13 AM
Just look how shit the special effects really were when everyone thought they were great at the time


although still love this clip




What utter crap
Glad I've not seen either film.
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: Gym Rat on November 19, 2022, 01:10:26 AM

What utter crap
Glad I've not seen either film.

Never saw 'em. Did see the newer Kong vs. Godzilla.
Pure crap...
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: JackTheRipper on November 19, 2022, 09:35:40 AM
don´t know...best movie ever, watched it 1000 times !

Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: The Scott on November 19, 2022, 09:47:12 AM
Every so often I watch "Groundhog Day".  It has yet to grow old.
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: Gym Rat on November 19, 2022, 10:49:53 AM
My most-watched movie is probably "High Plains Drifter".
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: affeman on November 19, 2022, 10:58:09 AM
Just look how shit the special effects really were when everyone thought they were great at the time


although still love this clip



I zapped into Blade (the first one) the other day. Holy shit, those cheap CGI FX, so painful to watch. It's literally unbelievable that people were watching this movie like 20 years ago taking it seriously.

The same with the 2nd Matrix, when Neo is flying. OUCH!! :-X
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: affeman on November 19, 2022, 11:04:14 AM
A true classic is a movie that still "works" after 30, 40, 50 years, like Jaws, or Psycho. They're still watchable because they weren't relying heavily on Special FX.
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: joswift on November 19, 2022, 12:28:16 PM
A true classic is a movie that still "works" after 30, 40, 50 years, like Jaws, or Psycho. They're still watchable because they weren't relying heavily on Special FX.
a good story a script and good actors often helps
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: IroNat on November 19, 2022, 01:32:39 PM
Every so often I watch "Groundhog Day".  It has yet to grow old.

Awesome movie.
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: funk51 on November 19, 2022, 01:52:21 PM
   
&t=169s    best movie ever. bbing related. alternate title life of a getbigger. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: pamith on November 19, 2022, 05:34:13 PM
   
&t=169s    best movie ever. bbing related. alternate title life of a getbigger. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Bro...
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: ChristopherA on November 19, 2022, 05:37:58 PM
Every so often I watch "Groundhog Day".  It has yet to grow old.
100%
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: Rambone on November 19, 2022, 05:49:07 PM
Every so often I watch "Groundhog Day".  It has yet to grow old.

Phil!?

Ned!?

*haymaker*
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: SGT BARNES on November 19, 2022, 07:37:48 PM
don´t know...best movie ever, watched it 1000 times !



You have good taste
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: JackTheRipper on November 20, 2022, 04:30:06 AM
You have good taste
Haha..yeah  Sgt Barnes  ;D
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: JackTheRipper on November 20, 2022, 04:38:32 AM
 :)

Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: Humble Narcissist on November 21, 2022, 11:29:28 AM
   
&t=169s    best movie ever. bbing related. alternate title life of a getbigger. ;D ;D ;D ;D
That is a good movie. "Very nice thank you!"
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: Kwon_2 on November 21, 2022, 12:21:39 PM
Just look how shit the special effects really were when everyone thought they were great at the time


although still love this clip



First clip would look better in the Cinemas no?
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: Kwon_2 on November 21, 2022, 12:22:51 PM
A true classic is a movie that still "works" after 30, 40, 50 years, like Jaws, or Psycho. They're still watchable because they weren't relying heavily on Special FX.

Practical effects usually last longer


Compare "The Thing" with Kurt Russell and the Remake
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: Dalnet on November 21, 2022, 04:05:51 PM
Practical effects usually last longer


Compare "The Thing" with Kurt Russell and the Remake

You're damn right. Funny thing about the 'prequel' - they did begin using the prosthetics and practical effects and were making good progress. I forget why they opted for the CGI in the end but they did genuinely start off down the right path. My favourite thing about the prequel is the tie-in at the end with the helicopter chasing the dog... Such a great way to line it up with the original. It's a shame but that movie could have really been a great thing. The Thing (original) is one of my favourite movies full stop.

CGI works well when it's used minimally - like Terminator 2 - over 30 years old and still holds up for the most part in terms of effects. Obviously not brilliant but what they achieved - literally the icing on the cake. Now it's plastered all over the shop. Kind of like steroid abuse in modern bodybuilding.
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: sync pulse on November 21, 2022, 06:27:50 PM

The set was dressed with real product logos...







I am charmed by the rear projection and undercrank...
Title: Re: never revisit movies
Post by: Rambone on November 21, 2022, 06:37:50 PM
I disagree. ALWAYS revisit movies



This woke up my dogs. Thanks, Mr and Mrs. Smith! (If you’re still alive)

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