Originally Posted by TheUsualSuspect (Post 1734617)
I had a good time talking about this film, probably a more philosophical chat than I've ever had with someone about it. Listening to it I'm sitting here thinking "I should have said this, or I should have said that" but as a whole I thought it was a success!!!!
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Re: Movie of the Month - Dark City (July 2017)
The only things (from memory at least) that stand out as negatives were 1) the hand-holding narrative at the start and I think again near the end with Sutherland's coaching, and 2) Connelly's awkward club scene introduction covering "Sway with Me." Beautiful song, and perfect for the mood, but felt weird to me watching her sing it. Minor gripes though, for one of my favorite movies.
I'm excited to listen the links later. @Yoda Was your reference in the conspiracy thread about the Mandela Effect any way related to ideas in this movie? |
Originally Posted by ynwtf (Post 1734625)
The only things (from memory at least) that stand out as negatives were 1) the hand-holding narrative at the start and I think again near the end with Sutherland's coaching, and 2) Connelly's awkward club scene introduction covering "Sway with Me." Beautiful song, and perfect for the mood, but felt weird to me watching her sing it. Minor gripes though, for one of my favorite movies.
Originally Posted by ynwtf (Post 1734625)
@Yoda
Was your reference in the conspiracy thread about the Mandela Effect any way related to ideas in this movie? |
Re: Movie of the Month - Dark City (July 2017)
Ok that makes sense. I wasn't sure if you were referring to another, unrelated podcast!
Thanks for the update and I'm definitely going to listen to this one. |
Re: Movie of the Month - Dark City (July 2017)
Just starting but want to ask before I forget - are you saying they used the matrix set pieces? Shouldnt that be the other way around? I thought Matrix was shot after DC? Not important. Just grabbed my ear.
And who chose the intro music and quotes for the podcasts? OK back to my cuppa. |
Originally Posted by Dani8 (Post 1734650)
Just starting but want to ask before I forget - are you saying they used the matrix set pieces? Shouldnt that be the other way around? I thought Matrix was shot after DC? Not important. Just grabbed my ear.
Originally Posted by Dani8 (Post 1734650)
And who chose the intro music and quotes for the podcasts?
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Re: Movie of the Month - Dark City (July 2017)
I meant to ask @Slappydavis in regards to the memory implants climax sequence. You mentioned you like the idea behind it, but the scene just didn't sit right with you. Do you think it's due to the execution of how they show us the memories in the first place? The awkward sound and blurred fragmented boarders around the frame? I felt like they could have made that bit a little more engaging, but it was really fast and frenzied.
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Originally Posted by Dani8 (Post 1734650)
Just starting but want to ask before I forget - are you saying they used the matrix set pieces? Shouldnt that be the other way around? I thought Matrix was shot after DC? Not important. Just grabbed my ear.
And who chose the intro music and quotes for the podcasts? OK back to my cuppa. -IMDB. I might have said they used the same sets as The Matrix, awkwardly phrased to imply they used it after. My bad. I knew they were the same sets though. |
Originally Posted by TheUsualSuspect (Post 1734658)
I meant to ask @Slappydavis in regards to the memory implants climax sequence. You mentioned you like the idea behind it, but the scene just didn't sit right with you. Do you think it's due to the execution of how they show us the memories in the first place? The awkward sound and blurred fragmented boarders around the frame? I felt like they could have made that bit a little more engaging, but it was really fast and frenzied.
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Re: Movie of the Month - Dark City (July 2017)
Probably just my caffeine free brain hearing it wrong. Thanks for clarifying. I didnt even notice to be honest, but love the green hue.
The intro is great, Yods. Gets my toes tapping just like music in a porn :up: (just kiddin. Havent watched a porn in years, but loving it anyway). Bugger. Hit pause to go make a coffee and it took me back to the beginning. Wont let me FF but I'm pretty sure the last podcast did let me FF. Oh well, More toe tapping coming up. |
Originally Posted by Dani8 (Post 1734665)
Bugger. Hit pause to go make a coffee and it took me back to the beginning. Wont let me FF but I'm pretty sure the last podcast did let me FF. Oh well, More toe tapping coming up.
Maybe I should finally get off my butt and start uploading these to YouTube, too. |
Re: Movie of the Month - Dark City (July 2017)
Interesting comment not many people seem to talk about it. I;m always surprised when people, especially Australians, say they've seen it. I dont recall any promotion here for it. I think we just found it by accident in the video store.Tragic - I'd love to see this on the big screen.
And I can pick TUS but very very slight hardly there Canuck accent. Nice dynamic between you three. |
Re: Movie of the Month - Dark City (July 2017)
urghhh. Never mind about my previous questions. I think my computer is having a hissy fit because she just stalled it and took me back to the beginning again. I think I'll give her a freaking coffee!
Interesting commentary on the 'toy city' look. That really worked for me which was a surprise. Gave it an otherworldly atmosphere in my mind. And I had no idea Gattica was low budget - looks pretty schmick. Will continue after I bitch slap this 'puta |
Originally Posted by TheUsualSuspect (Post 1734442)
I'm still surprised that both of you came in with high ratings despite seeming unimpressed with a lot of it.
WARNING: "Dark City plot spoilers" spoilers below
that the Strangers lacked individual identity, but had different positions of power, and different points of view
I also think that very problem is why I kinda like giving it a score at the end, because sometimes it can seem like a movie struck any of us as terrible or great based on content of the podcast, but actually we were just inspired to find faults in a great movie, or silver linings in a terrible movie.
Originally Posted by TheUsualSuspect (Post 1734658)
I meant to ask @Slappydavis in regards to the memory implants climax sequence. You mentioned you like the idea behind it, but the scene just didn't sit right with you. Do you think it's due to the execution of how they show us the memories in the first place? The awkward sound and blurred fragmented boarders around the frame? I felt like they could have made that bit a little more engaging, but it was really fast and frenzied.
WARNING: "Plot Dark City" spoilers below
For as interesting a moment the visuals didn't really do it justice (same problem later with the staring contest). I don't necessarily blame the movie because it had to do the best it could with limited funds, but it still seemed like a shame.
I also wish there was more time given to it, to be honest. I'm pretty tired of "dumb" solutions to problems, like if he had been able to beat them with his abilities because he had HEART dammit! But actually getting to "train" him with an already established device (not one that was introduced solely to train him) was pretty satisfying, and probably my favorite moment. I guess I wanted to savor it, but it kinda flew by. |
Originally Posted by Yoda (Post 1734671)
Maybe I should finally get off my butt and start uploading these to YouTube, too. |
Re: Movie of the Month - Dark City (July 2017)
I actually bought Dark City on Blu Ray a couple months ago. I watched the film because I'd heard praise from a lot of people on this forum. I watched it, and while I thought it was creative and definitely inspired from a visual perspective, I thought the film floundered from a narrative perspective.
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Getting my wife to listen to it tomorrow. :p
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Originally Posted by TheUsualSuspect (Post 1737903)
Getting my wife to listen to it tomorrow. :p
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Re: Movie of the Month - Dark City (July 2017)
I love Dark City. One of the most underrated sci-fi movies of all time in my opinion. I only saw the director's cut it turns out, so I can't compare, but I love it.
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Re: Movie of the Month - Dark City (July 2017)
I love the noirishness of Dark City although feel that Rufus Sewell was miscast. I’m a big fan of his but felt that an American would be better and that he wasn’t engaging enough as a lead. For me, its high concept would work better as a TV show.
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