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Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-10-19
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"Halloween II" (1981) vs "Halloween" (2018) - What AreYou're Thoughts?
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
I agree with what others are saying about the way...

I agree with what others are saying about the way the authorities handled Michael in this film, you'd figure he'd be taken a little more seriously considering his background and the fact that maximum...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-10-19
Replies: 34
Poll: What's Your Favorite Tarantino Film?
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
"Pulp Fiction" will most likely forever be my...

"Pulp Fiction" will most likely forever be my absolute favorite work by Quentin Tarantino due to the memories and the bond I have with the film. I absolutely love "Reservoir Dogs" too, and would...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-10-19
Replies: 35,261
Movie You're Watching Tonight
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
Tonight I'll be throwing in "Saving Private Ryan"...

Tonight I'll be throwing in "Saving Private Ryan" and giving the new 4K release a viewing. It'll be interesting to see if this film can out perform the blu-ray in terms of quality because so many 4K...
Replies: 62
Songs that play like a movie
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
"Shakey Dog" by Wu-Tang's Ghostface Killah is...

"Shakey Dog" by Wu-Tang's Ghostface Killah is basically a heist flick. I'm not big into rap anymore but I came across this song like 10 years ago and fell in love with its storytelling. Good stuff!
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-09-19
Replies: 8
Movies with Sad endings
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
"Goodbye Girl" comes to mind. I still can't make...

"Goodbye Girl" comes to mind. I still can't make it to the end after seeing it the first time. Another one that tears me up is "The Notebook" due to the build up of their love and their passing on...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-09-19
Replies: 9
"Halloween II" (1981) vs "Halloween" (2018) - What AreYou're Thoughts?
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
No, "Halloween" (2018) is a direct sequel to the...

No, "Halloween" (2018) is a direct sequel to the original 1978 classic. It ignored every movie in the franchise after the first one.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-09-19
Replies: 9
"Halloween II" (1981) vs "Halloween" (2018) - What AreYou're Thoughts?
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
"Halloween II" (1981) vs "Halloween" (2018) - What AreYou're Thoughts?

I’ve been a fan of the original 1978 “Halloween” since I was a child. The same can be said for it’s 1981 sequel, “Halloween II”. When I found out they were making a new “Halloween” film that was...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-09-19
Replies: 27
What age were you allowed to watch rated r movies
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
I was allowed to rent stuff like "Friday The...

I was allowed to rent stuff like "Friday The 13th" and "A Nightmare on Elm Street" when I was fairly young, like 10 or 11, as well as other action based films that may have carried an "R" rating. If...
Replies: 16
Are blu-rays a dying industry?
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
The audio is moving upwards, I mean, we've got...

The audio is moving upwards, I mean, we've got 7.1 now over 5.1, and DTS has moved the needle too. I just think that studios think of movies more as a visual medium than an audible one. I think...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-09-19
Replies: 15
Which version of E.T. did I see?
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
Right before the big bike chase at the end when...

Right before the big bike chase at the end when the agents find the van and right before the kids go airborne. What's ridiculous is that the mom is screaming "No guns" and they're all holding CGI...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-09-19
Replies: 8
Freddy Vs. Jason movie
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
Good question, but who knows. Best thing to do is...

Good question, but who knows. Best thing to do is to pretend that the Friday The 13th series doesn't extend past part 4 and that the first "Nightmare on Elm Street" film is the only one in the...
Replies: 16
Are blu-rays a dying industry?
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
According to most, if you want to truly "notice"...

According to most, if you want to truly "notice" 4K you'd need a TV bigger than 75 inches, which is not commonplace in the average household. People also say HDR makes a huge difference in movies due...
Replies: 16
Are blu-rays a dying industry?
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
Blu-ray is a massive improvement over DVD on...

Blu-ray is a massive improvement over DVD on every conceivable level. When I made the jump my jaw was literally on the floor, it wasn't even close as to the level of A/V quality between blu-ray and...
Replies: 16
Are blu-rays a dying industry?
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
The blu-ray market isn't truly dying more so than...

The blu-ray market isn't truly dying more so than it is revolving. Sure, sales of physical media is isn't what it once was due to streaming services and piracy delivering a quick and easy solution...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-08-19
Replies: 8
Freddy Vs. Jason movie
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
Re: Freddy Vs. Jason movie

It was definitely 2003. I can remember being in high-school circa 1998 and being online at my school library and reading that a Freddy vs Jason film was "in the works", which of course meant they...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-08-19
Replies: 15
Which version of E.T. did I see?
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
Re: Which version of E.T. did I see?

I remember going to the theater to see the 20th anniversary of "E.T: The Extra Terrestrial" and being pretty disgusted by the newer CGI scenes and by the fact that they used CGI to replace the guns...
Replies: 8,201
What was the last DVD you bought and why?
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
Re: What was the last DVD you bought and why?

The last DVD....? God, who knows....

As far as traditional blu-ray goes I recently picked up steelbooks for "Sin City" and "Sin City: A Dame To Kill For", as well as "Die Hard" and "Saving Private...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-08-19
Replies: 24
Poll: Silence Of The Lambs V.S. The Exorcist
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
You know something? I don't consider "Silence of...

You know something? I don't consider "Silence of the Lambs" to be a horror flick like so many others do. To me, it's a psychological thriller, or a crime drama of sorts. I can see why some would call...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-08-19
Replies: 35,261
Movie You're Watching Tonight
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
Re: Movie You're Watching Tonight

I'm currently watching "Uncle Buck" on AMC but will be throwing in "Pulp Fiction" on blu-ray a little later on. I have like 3 or 4 different releases of "Pulp Fiction" on blu-ray for whatever reason,...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-08-19
Replies: 81,603
Rate The Last Movie You Saw
Posted By TheFilmAficionado
I saw "Bumblebee" last week and while I felt it...

I saw "Bumblebee" last week and while I felt it was a decent film, there wasn't enough meat on the bones for me to warrant a 4K or blu-ray purchase when it comes out. I gave it a 6/10 on IMDb.