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gbgoodies
02-03-16, 02:51 AM
Devil's Tower was chosen as the location because Spielberg wanted someplace that had the feel of a John Ford movie, but less recognizable.
Devil's Tower was chosen as the location because Spielberg wanted someplace that had the feel of a John Ford movie, but less recognizable.
There's that John Ford influence again.
Daniel M
02-03-16, 02:53 AM
John Ford would have had the aliens land at Monument Valley :cool:
Sexy Celebrity
02-03-16, 02:53 AM
I still think someone needs to do Music Commentaries where they write their thoughts while listening to music.
Maybe two people could even listen to a CD together.
Sexy Celebrity
02-03-16, 02:54 AM
Or a vinyl record.
Pretty sure John Ford has influenced almost every big-name director whether they are aware of it or not.
I still think someone needs to do Music Commentaries where they write their thoughts while listening to music.
Maybe two people could even listen to a CD together.
I'd be down, that's a good idea. I think doing a Doors album with HK would be quite interesting, he knows a lot about them.
Sexy Celebrity
02-03-16, 02:55 AM
Do it.
John Ford presents: a way better version of Cowboys vs. Aliens.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 02:56 AM
There's that John Ford influence again.
In an interview, Spielberg said that he watched John Ford's The Searchers over and over again while making this movie.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 02:57 AM
I still think someone needs to do Music Commentaries where they write their thoughts while listening to music.
Maybe two people could even listen to a CD together.
Let me know when you're ready for either a George Strait or Neil Diamond commentary. :D
So did Orson Welles before making Citizen Kane.
I thought that was Stagecoach?
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 02:59 AM
Listen for the Walter Cronkite comment in this scene.
I thought that was Stagecoach?
Oh yeah, my bad.
Daniel M
02-03-16, 03:02 AM
John Ford's Close Encounter of the Third Kind
https://i.gyazo.com/1233c92115ac55ecc2cb00ebb690355a.png
Yeah?
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:03 AM
If you look closely, not all of the gas masks have hoses attached.
John Ford's Close Encounter of the Third Kind
https://i.gyazo.com/1233c92115ac55ecc2cb00ebb690355a.png
Yeah?
First line would be John Wayne going
"UFOs? That'll be the day..."
Boom mike! Oh wait, no that's just an airplane.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:05 AM
I love that Lacombe sees them leaving, but he just lets them go without saying anything.
GB, I'm sure you have heard of the kids who spent years remaking Raiders of the Lost Ark? I always wanted to see that.
These scenes remind me of Frodo and Sam avoiding the eye of Sauron.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:08 AM
GB, I'm sure you have heard of the kids who spent years remaking Raiders of the Lost Ark? I always wanted to see that.
No, who did that?
No, who did that?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raiders_of_the_Lost_Ark:_The_Adaptation
I remember my dad showing me an article about it as a kid, when I was starting to really get interested in filmmaking. I'm not sure it's available to be seen, though, unfortunately.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:13 AM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raiders_of_the_Lost_Ark:_The_Adaptation
I remember my dad showing me an article about it as a kid, when I was starting to really get interested in filmmaking. I'm not sure it's available to be seen, though, unfortunately.
I bet they had fun making it, but I don't really see the point in a shot-for-shot adaption.
I bet they had fun making it, but I don't really see the point in a shot-for-shot adaption.
I mean, I think it was just a few kids who loved the film so much they wanted to remake it, you know?
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:15 AM
Spielberg said that he thought nothing could ever be harder than making Jaws because of all the problems they had shooting on the water, and many members of the cast and crew getting sick, but he said that the last 25 minutes of this movie was even harder.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:16 AM
I mean, I think it was just a few kids who loved the film so much they wanted to remake it, you know?
Yeah, I understand kids wanting to act it out, but I'm not sure why they decided to film it. I guess they just wanted to do it for the experience.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:19 AM
Spielberg was excited to show Truffaut the sets for the final scene, but when he saw the huge sets, Truffaut was overwhelmed by the size of the sets and he didn't react.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:21 AM
When Spielberg was on "Inside the Actors Studio", James Lipton pointed out that this movie used computers and music, and noted that Spielberg's parents were a computer scientist and a musician. Spielberg never noticed the connection until it was pointed out to him.
When Spielberg was on "Inside the Actors Studio", James Lipton pointed out that this movie used computers and music, and noted that Spielberg's parents were a computer scientist and a musician. Spielberg never noticed the connection until it was pointed out to him.
Annnnnnnnnd that's now my favorite Spielberg factoid.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:23 AM
If you look closely, you might spot R2-D2 and the shark from Jaws on the large spaceship.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:25 AM
Spielberg originally wanted the mothership to be big and black, so it would block out the sky, until he saw the lights of San Fernando Valley at night, and it evolved into what we see in the movie.
If you look closely, you might spot R2-D2 and the shark from Jaws on the large spaceship.
I'm trying to find them...
I'm trying to find them...
You have to look closely, Gatsby.
Closer.
Closer.
*Bonk*
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:28 AM
Spielberg wasn't happy with some of Truffaut's reactions and facial expressions in this scene. He said they didn't look like the way someone would react in this situation.
I wonder if the aliens would like Dave Brubeck.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:30 AM
The studio wouldn't pay for some of the additional shoots, so Spielberg paid for the scene when the glass breaks out of his own pocket.
I wonder if the aliens would like Dave Brubeck.
They sound more Thelonius Monk, to me.
This scene is like, Spielberg to the max.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:33 AM
If you listen carefully, the Jaws theme is in here, near the end of the music.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:35 AM
Watch for a guy with a beard and a pipe. That's the guy who coined the phrase "Close Encounters of the Third Kind". (He's here on Earth, not from the spaceship.)
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:36 AM
The dog on the ramp of the spaceship is Spielberg's dog. He was also Chief Brody's dog in Jaws.
The kid wiping away tears.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:37 AM
Cary Guffey didn't like filming this scene because he had to wear ballet slippers to keep from sliding down the ramp.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:38 AM
The kid wiping away tears.
The tears are real. Spielberg told him to think about his friends leaving forever to make him cry.
The tears are real. Spielberg told him to think about his friends leaving forever to make him cry.
Spielberg! You vicious, evil man!
Cary Guffey didn't like filming this scene because he had to wear ballet slippers to keep from sliding down the ramp.
I would have made him walk barefooted. I don't why, but that's what I want.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:39 AM
Most of the small aliens were played by young girls because their movements were graceful.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:43 AM
The ending is the biggest difference between the original version and the special edition. There's an extra scene inside the spaceship in the special edition, but Spielberg removed it again in the Director's Cut because he felt it was a mistake. He thought it should be left to the audience's imagination.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:44 AM
Spielberg made this movie before he had kids, and he said that if he was to make this movie now, the ending would be different. Roy wouldn't leave his family to go on the spaceship if he made the movie now.
The ending is the biggest difference between the original version and the special edition. There's an extra scene inside the spaceship in the special edition, but Spielberg removed it again in the Director's Cut because he felt it was a mistake. He thought it should be left to the audience's imagination.
Good choice by Spielberg. Films should definitely provoke imagination instead of spoon-feeding the audience.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:46 AM
I don't know of it was meant to be, but I think of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial as a sequel to this movie.
I give this film a 4.5
Thanks to everyone who participated in the commentary.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:49 AM
This movie is definitely a 5.0 movie for me.
5
The best thing science fiction can do is inspire wonder about the universe, and this film does that in spades. That's part of why I love it so much. Yeah, maybe it's flawed in some ways... I guess. But I don't feel those flaws. It doesn't feel overlong to me, or silly ever. Easily my favorite Spielberg film regardless, because it inspires and brings back a youthful wonder in me, as intended.
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:50 AM
I hope everyone enjoyed the trivia track. :D
Thanks to everyone who participated, especially the main participants, Gatsby and gb. GB, your knowledge about the making of this film is through the roof!
gbgoodies
02-03-16, 03:54 AM
Thanks to everyone who participated, especially the main participants, Gatsby and gb. GB, your knowledge about the making of this film is through the roof!
Thanks. Don't expect that on every commentary. I've seen a lot of Spielberg interviews, and I always pay close attention when he talks about this movie.
CRIES AND WHISPERS
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn187/bdfolsom/picture_zpsrpnw9gq1.jpeg
With Rhys!
Still cooking Rhys, but wanted to boot the thread up in case anyone else might want to join.
Okay great. How long do you think you will be? :D
rauldc14
02-14-16, 02:00 PM
Oh dear god. You are commenting on one of my bottom 10 films ever?!?!?
Maybe ten minutes. Sorry. I'm making Mac and Cheese. Is that cool?
Oh dear god. You are commenting on one of my bottom 10 films ever?!?!?
Yep. We intentionally wanted to piss you off.
Maybe ten minutes. Sorry. I'm making Mac and Cheese. Is that cool?
No worries.
Playing. I'm curious how this commentary will go.
I really can't remember this film too well apart from the basics of the plot. Haha!
The cinematography in this opening is MUAH.
Oh that stare, that starey stare.
Someone is sick. Or sad. Or both.
So far, it's taken five minutes for her to get up, walk to the window and open the blinds.
So deep.
Ah, but I love you Ingmar.
She underlined "pain," as if we can't speak Swedish.
...and back into bed she goes.
You know. I'm kind of liking this commentary, actually. I love this film but it's fun to tease it and it's arthouseness.
LIV!!!!! My favorite actress.
Though it is hard to read the subtitles and worry about the commentary. So if this is a quiet commentary - as long as we're watching the film - all's goosh in the hoosh.
Yes. It's quite difficult to do the two.
I'm curious why he had Liv play the mom and one of the daughters.
Hmm, I guess that is rather odd.
The doctor, played by some dude.
This commentary is proving rather difficult.
It is a bit. Want to change to an English film? Up to you.
I think we should continue this. I have some stuff to do after this so wouldn't have time to change now. I like the film anyway. :)
Okay. It is a bit impossible going back and forth though.
I guess so haha. It's just I wouldn't have time for another.
No worries. This is fine. I love this film.
I forgot just how much red and white was in this film haha.
I think you are slightly ahead of me.
I can pause for a moment.
Okay, I paused for like five seconds.
I'm just like, in awe right now. So good.
I can understand that. :p
Suicide isn't the answer bro.
This movie is a serious downer. In the best possible way.
This film is cheeky in its use of transitions.
"Come here" sounds like it does in the English language.
This film is cheeky in its use of transitions.
What do you mean?
The red flash to transition time.
Why did we pick such a depressing film? Haha.
I forgot how rough this was.
looool yes very depressing, but I love it.
The interior designer of this place must really like the colour red. Like seriously.
Anna is such a sweetie though.
I am tempted to call Bergman my #1 fave director again. I remember a time when he was.
I still cannot completely decide on that position myself. Bergman is up there though.
Who are your favorite directors, Rhys? Truffaut? :p
Kubrick
Truffaut
Linklater
Bergman
............................... not bad
My current top five directors:
1. Werner Herzog
2. Ingmar Bergman
3. Roman Polanski
4. Buster Keaton
5. Luis Bunuel
I haven't explored most of your picks yet actually.
I definitely will eventually. :)
I'll be right back. DON'T pause.
Love her performance here.
The performances are pretty great throughout. :p
I might watch this again soon. Without the commentary so I can pay fuller attention. :p
rauldc14
02-14-16, 03:36 PM
Did I miss anything? Oh, you watched Cries and Whispers so I didn't. :p
Did I miss anything? Oh, you watched Cries and Whispers so I didn't. :p
http://p.fod4.com/p/media/877ebc4f55/lHXWok2MQk66MDCPdFCM_Whose%20Line%20Is%20It.gif
Did I miss anything? Oh, you watched Cries and Whispers so I didn't. :p
You missed a lot. ;)
Gonna be done here soon. Thanks for doing the commentary, Rhys, as difficult as it was it's always good hangin' with the Rhys! Next time, let's pick an English-language film so it's easier.
Gonna be done here soon. Thanks for doing the commentary, Rhys, as difficult as it was it's always good hangin' with the Rhys! Next time, let's pick an English-language film so it's easier.
Yeah, I enjoyed it despite it being quite hard. Next time should be better though!
PROMETHEUS
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn187/bdfolsom/Prometheusposterfixed_zpslxujiqxn.jpg
With MovieMeditation!
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:28 PM
Give me 5, I'm setting my sh*t up.
Sexy Celebrity
08-06-16, 03:29 PM
Oh how nice. I was wondering whatever happened to these.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:37 PM
Aight I'm ready
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:39 PM
Playing!!
Blue 20th fox logo because,
http://i.imgur.com/lLxCoWM.jpg
Playing!!
Blue 20th fox logo because,
http://i.imgur.com/lLxCoWM.jpg
aliens are blue, just like in the song I'm Blue Da Ba Dee Da Ba Da.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:39 PM
Eerie sounding music because *see above*
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:40 PM
This been a while. The movie and commentary.
Say what you will about this movie, it's definitely visually awesome.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:40 PM
Starring charlize theron... with hair.
He used a real cell phone to film this!
Official behind the scenes image of the phone used to shoot this:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/news/file/2582_1500_phone_1109.jpg
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:42 PM
Here comes Micheal Jackson!
ER MA GAHD GIANT SHIP THING
Here comes Micheal Jackson!
Just waiting for him to go "hee hee!"
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:42 PM
Okay, more like Albino Bane before the mask.
Man, Mikey got some muscle injections it looks like.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:43 PM
Don't do alchohol guys, look what happens
Don't do alchohol guys, look what happens
Exact same thing happened to my godfather.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:45 PM
Anyways, what's your relationship with this film?
This is clearly set in the future, you can tell. Look at the rocks! So futuristic!
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:47 PM
Personally I remember liking this more than I thought I would. That's all I'll say for now until the end of this revisit. :up:
Anyways, what's your relationship with this film?
I always liked it, but I don't hold it on a pedestal which is probably why. I think people had too grand expectations. It was never going to match a movie like Alien. Instead, we got a very well-done, visually arresting, compelling, albeit flawed piece of science fiction.
I mean, I could be all precious about Alien and rag on this film for not leaving the lore of that film alone, but I just am not precious about this kind of stuff. You can't be nowadays, when EVERYTHING is being expanded on via sequels and pequels and buttquels.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:48 PM
So far the sound design/mixing is really sublime.
So far the sound design/mixing is really sublime.
Technically, this film is worth it alone. On top of that, it's got an engaging story and a great performance by Fassbender. If you can forget about the lore stuff (which I don't really care about anyway), it's quite a good film, in my opinion.
Seriously. One thing I hate is the excuse people have for bad blockbusters. The excuse is always "Oh, it was just FUN!" like a movie has to be bad to be fun. Nay nay. Why can't a movie be fun whilst also being well-made? And that's what this film is. You don't need to turn your brain off to have fun, but all too often nowadays that's what people think. You can have well-done cinema that is also meant to be entertainment.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:52 PM
Fassbender in the role of "high school shooter post crime".
Fassbender in the role of "high school shooter post crime".
:|
What happened to Noomi Rapace? I always liked her, but haven't seen her in much lately.
CosmicRunaway
08-06-16, 03:54 PM
Fassbender was my favourite part of that movie.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:55 PM
Too harsh?
How about Fassbender in the role of drag queen in shell shock.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:56 PM
And look! Marlon Brando rose from the dead to be in this movie!
Too harsh?
How about Fassbender in the role of drag queen in shell shock.
Lol. No, not too harsh, I just didn't get what you meant.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:57 PM
And also, we have this dude in the we-couldnt-get-tom-hardy role!
And also, we have this dude in the we-couldnt-get-tom-hardy role!
Someone said that about Suicide Squad, one of the guys was "budget Tom Hardy" or something.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 03:58 PM
And also, we have this dude in the we-couldnt-get-tom-hardy role!
Someone said that about Suicide Squad, one of the guys was "budget Tom Hardy" or something.
Yeah haha I saw that and thought that myself too. :laugh:
It's what I choose to belieb.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:03 PM
Cast is pretty damn solid.
Gotta rewatch Alien soon, now.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:04 PM
Was thinking of going for the entire series again myself too.
I only care about the first one, but might watch the series again myself.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:06 PM
But really, Fassbender is great as a droid.
I updated my top ten to be sci-fi. It has your favorite Nolan film on it, MM.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:07 PM
I only care about the first one, but might watch the series again myself.
I only truly care for the first two, but hey, when youre at it you know...
Dude, this movie is so cool to look at.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:08 PM
I updated my top ten to be sci-fi. It has your favorite Nolan film on it, MM.
Oh how lovely.
I'll go to bed now. See ya.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:09 PM
Dude, this movie is so cool to look at.
I agree the production design is awesome
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:10 PM
Better than most movies today
"huu"
"huu huu"
"huuuuuuuuuu"
Who names their ship PROMETHEUS?!?!?!? How pretentious.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:12 PM
I hate the voice of the redheaded macho dude... ugh. Ge ruined MI5 too
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:13 PM
This movie is definitely more interesting when not viewed as an alien movie
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:13 PM
So much I didn't catch up on last time
So much I didn't catch up on last time
It's really complex, thematically and story-wise.
jk
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:14 PM
The voice of Idris Elba tho
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:15 PM
It's really complex, thematically and story-wise.
jk
:laugh:
The voice of Idris Elba tho
Makes up for every annoying voice ever.
Pahaps.
Boss turd. Pahaps. Man, this movie has some really weird slang.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:18 PM
Damn, someone left their vases all over the place...
http://vid304.photobucket.com/albums/nn187/bdfolsom/ips-BD385155-AC89-40B7-8780-FC24BA4D4960_zpsk9joo882.mp4
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:22 PM
There always got to be a storm
That's dedicated to my boy MovieMeditation.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:23 PM
http://vid304.photobucket.com/albums/nn187/bdfolsom/ips-BD385155-AC89-40B7-8780-FC24BA4D4960_zpsk9joo882.mp4
When talking about a storm, what ya doing bruh?:laugh:
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:24 PM
They be opening the elephant head!!! :eek:
IT'S A MAN!!!! Aaargg
So when does he try to play with the alien snake? That's my favorite part.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:25 PM
What did they do without masks on in the first place
What did they do without masks on in the first place
Mass is so important. I need mass every Sunday, especially in space because you know that's where God is right?
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:26 PM
So when does he try to play with the alien snake? That's my favorite part.The one that I remember the most to The one that I remember the most too - Apart from the self surgery
The one that I remember the most to The one that I remember the most too - Apart from the self surgery
Same. I don't know why they did that, I mean I know it's an important part but why does the character have to be so stupid? Why did the snake just like, fall down and attack him?
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:28 PM
Fassbender is the sly bastard
Fassbender is the sly bastard
He wants to bone Charlize Theron so badly, it's obvious.
"Try harder...
to f*ck me"
"Cup a tea?
.... while we bang"
Fassbender isn't a real boy. Apparently, he's Pinocchio.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:32 PM
Yep, those characters ARE Stupid
Some bonage is about to commence.
"You can take your father's cross off now...
.... and the rest of your clothes"
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:42 PM
The snakes are awesome but the scene is stupid as hell. Still kind of cool, but dumb.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:42 PM
Idris Elbow Drop
I would trust these scientists with my life!
I've got a snake in my eye!
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:45 PM
Obligatory talk to myself movie moment.
Obligatory talk to myself movie moment.
I want to see a movie where when someone is alone, they literally say everything that's happening.
"I'm walking to another room. My dog just died. Now I am sad.
I will now poor a glass of whiskey... because I am depressed. This is an important moment in my story, because it would cause me to go looking for adventure."
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:50 PM
The cast of the movie is kind try hard-ish in its diversity. It's like they wanted every race and every accent for this film
The cast of the movie is kind try hard-ish in its diversity. It's like they wanted every race and every accent for this film
That's so typical nowadays, too.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:53 PM
Damn she barbequed him!
Holloway looks like he partied too hard.
Nooooooo! He had so much personality and charisma!
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:56 PM
This movie moves in a pretty consistent pace actually. I remember it to be more boring tbh
This movie moves in a pretty consistent pace actually. I remember it to be more boring tbh
Definitely not a boring movie IMO.
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:57 PM
"She is totally doped" :laugh:
MovieMeditation
08-06-16, 04:57 PM
Here we go !
She wants it out, Fassbender. She wants an alien abortion!
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