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Post by gus4emo on Aug 31, 2018 13:32:15 GMT -5
Well sure, but the same could said about any film, of course. This is one of those instances (and somewhat rare) when the sequel (2010 The Year We Make Contact) far surpasses the first installment. 2001 in IMAX.....no manner of special effects could spare us from the boredom....sorry! Bill Lol....I repeat myself.... I waited for my twin boys to be at least 18, then warned them that some people find the movie boring, they said let's just watch it, well they loved it, and the main reason was that it made them think, they are going to IMAX to watch it.... |
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Post by 405x5 on Aug 31, 2018 13:47:56 GMT -5
Well sure, but the same could said about any film, of course. This is one of those instances (and somewhat rare) when the sequel (2010 The Year We Make Contact) far surpasses the first installment. 2001 in IMAX.....no manner of special effects could spare us from the boredom....sorry! Bill Lol....I repeat myself.... I wanted to love that film...…...I really did! Released in 1968, I saw it on the big screen at the theater (those parts I could stay awake for) and thought it was cool visually, but I was too young to absorb all of what Kubrick was trying to deliver. That was the first time I fell asleep, in the big theater. By the time I got there, the place was nearly empty, so, passing out was pretty easy. Years later when I got married, I tried AGAIN via HBO. STILL....bored to tears I could not keep my eyes open. (Maybe THAT was Kubrick's inspiration for the name of his later film EYES WIDE SHUT.) I videotaped the thing, and at one point FINALLY saw it in it's entirety (needless to say this became quite a project.) I do have a use for it however. There are films and music that lull me to sleep on my worst nights. That is one I use as a guarantee that I can pass out and get some much needed rest! Bill |
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Post by ttocs on Aug 31, 2018 14:31:54 GMT -5
Lol....I repeat myself.... Released in 1968, I saw it on the big screen at the theater (those parts I could stay awake for) and thought it was cool visually, but I was too young to absorb all of what Kubrick was trying to deliver. Bill "I repeat myself when under stress I repeat myself when under stress I repeat myself when under stress I repeat myself when under stress I repeat , The more I look at it - the more I like it" (Adrian Belew / King Crimson) '68, I thought it was later. So that means I was even younger when I saw it in 70mm. |
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Post by Bonzo on Aug 31, 2018 18:21:58 GMT -5
I'm glad YOU said this, and I hope you can take what I'm gonna say with humor and a smile, but I think I'd rather get a root canal without any pain killer than have to sit through that movie again. Full Metal Jacket is another story. But hey, thanks for posting, and don't stop. This is one of the ways us non-facebookers get our information anymore. Next month it might be something great. we revisited Full Metal Jacket a few years ago.....A tough one, but a good film. Very tough. My wife considers it one of the top 5 most depressing movies of all time. I can't get her to watch it anymore. But its also one of the best war movies of all time. No movie has ever shown boot camp so realistically. And its one of only a few Vietnam war movies that actually shows that it wasn't completely jungle warfare. Easily my favorite of his films. F _ _ _ Facebook. I have no need for such things. The whole idea of why people want such a thing completely escapes me. Don't get it, at all. |
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Post by ttocs on Aug 31, 2018 19:26:27 GMT -5
I tried F_c_book for about a year and was inundated with uselessness. In 2010 (coincidence??) it took almost three weeks to expunge the most amount of data possible to get away from the wretched thing. I read up on how to delete content because it needed to be done carefully to leave but a trace of info that can't be undone.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 31, 2018 20:05:56 GMT -5
I pre-ordered the 4K UltraHD HDR disc that is to be released October 31st. I'll have to look for an IMAX showing. I saw the movie in its original release, I was only 12 at the time. I miss "real" theaters! Meanwhile, I'll keep adding inches to mine. I saw the original at (the original) Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, one of the places we’d go in LA for blockbusters. An amazing old theatre that had a huge screen and great sound. I was probably 17 and was blown away the first time, liked it so much I talked another friend into going back later that week. Back then they had a balcony where you could smoke ... we were ready 😎 |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 31, 2018 20:18:51 GMT -5
Another film directed by Stanley Kubric from the early 70's was "A Clockwork Orange". Probably the most disturbing film I've ever seen. I did like 2010 Ann I wouldn’t even go see “A Clockwork Orange” when it first came out, there’d been a string of really violent movies and I couldn’t take anymore. Eventually though I’d heard many good things (and the soundtrack) so I had to see it. While it was disturbing, I thought it was really good and was glad I went. I liked 2010 too ... easy as cake (and a young Helen Mirren!) |
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Post by garbulky on Aug 31, 2018 20:48:45 GMT -5
I like the space Odyssey but what’s with all the love for eyes wide shut?!
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Post by ttocs on Aug 31, 2018 20:57:30 GMT -5
I just searched for IMAX showings and discovered that only four theaters in USA are showing the 70mm unaltered film. bummer. I'd have to drive 3-1/2 hours (each way) to see it in Indianapolis. And it costs more to see it now than it did in 1968, especially because back then I got the 12 and under price.
Let's see, 7 hours travel time, just under 3 hours viewing time, maybe 20 minutes standing in line, $20 each for popcorn and drinkage, $60 in gas, $$everal meals, I guess $15 per person admission is sounding pretty cheap.
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Post by novisnick on Aug 31, 2018 20:59:43 GMT -5
I just searched for IMAX showings and discovered that only four theaters in USA are showing the 70mm unaltered film. bummer. I'd have to drive 3-1/2 hours (each way) to see it in Indianapolis. And it costs more to see it now than it did in 1968, especially because back then I got the 12 and under price. Let's see, 7 hours travel time, just under 3 hours viewing time, maybe 20 minutes standing in line, $20 each for popcorn and drinkage, $60 in gas, $$everal meals, I guess $15 per person admission is sounding pretty cheap. Trip Back in Time,,,,, Priceless! 😋 |
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Post by rbk123 on Aug 31, 2018 21:04:47 GMT -5
I wouldn’t even go see “A Clockwork Orange” when it first came out, there’d been a string of really violent movies and I couldn’t take anymore. Eventually though I’d heard many good things (and the soundtrack) so I had to see it. While it was disturbing, I thought it was really good and was glad I went. I liked 2010 too ... easy as cake (and a young Helen Mirren!) You should read the book; it will surprise you. |
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Post by 405x5 on Sept 1, 2018 9:13:55 GMT -5
Another film directed by Stanley Kubric from the early 70's was "A Clockwork Orange". Probably the most disturbing film I've ever seen. I did like 2010 Ann I wouldn’t even go see “A Clockwork Orange” when it first came out, there’d been a string of really violent movies and I couldn’t take anymore. Eventually though I’d heard many good things (and the soundtrack) so I had to see it. While it was disturbing, I thought it was really good and was glad I went. I liked 2010 too ... easy as cake (and a young Helen Mirren!) Never realized that Russian Cosmo. Was Mirren! The hottest senior on the silver screen 📺! Bill |
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Post by gus4emo on Sept 1, 2018 13:30:47 GMT -5
Lol....I repeat myself.... I wanted to love that film...…...I really did! Released in 1968, I saw it on the big screen at the theater (those parts I could stay awake for) and thought it was cool visually, but I was too young to absorb all of what Kubrick was trying to deliver. That was the first time I fell asleep, in the big theater. By the time I got there, the place was nearly empty, so, passing out was pretty easy. Years later when I got married, I tried AGAIN via HBO. STILL....bored to tears I could not keep my eyes open. (Maybe THAT was Kubrick's inspiration for the name of his later film EYES WIDE SHUT.) I videotaped the thing, and at one point FINALLY saw it in it's entirety (needless to say this became quite a project.) I do have a use for it however. There are films and music that lull me to sleep on my worst nights. That is one I use as a guarantee that I can pass out and get some much needed rest! Bill You need to consider a 5 hour energy drink, lol... |
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Post by gus4emo on Sept 1, 2018 13:33:59 GMT -5
I just searched for IMAX showings and discovered that only four theaters in USA are showing the 70mm unaltered film. bummer. I'd have to drive 3-1/2 hours (each way) to see it in Indianapolis. And it costs more to see it now than it did in 1968, especially because back then I got the 12 and under price. Let's see, 7 hours travel time, just under 3 hours viewing time, maybe 20 minutes standing in line, $20 each for popcorn and drinkage, $60 in gas, $$everal meals, I guess $15 per person admission is sounding pretty cheap. Trip Back in Time,,,,, Priceless! 😋We only have a few things in life to appreciate.... |
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Post by gus4emo on Sept 1, 2018 13:42:43 GMT -5
we revisited Full Metal Jacket a few years ago.....A tough one, but a good film. Very tough. My wife considers it one of the top 5 most depressing movies of all time. I can't get her to watch it anymore. But its also one of the best war movies of all time. No movie has ever shown boot camp so realistically. And its one of only a few Vietnam war movies that actually shows that it wasn't completely jungle warfare. Easily my favorite of his films. F _ _ _ Facebook. I have no need for such things. The whole idea of why people want such a thing completely escapes me. Don't get it, at all. Going away a bit from the topic, I really like Full Metal Jacket, but my favorite Vietnam movie to date is Hamburger Hill, maybe because to my knowledge it was the only one Hollywood made NOT to criticize the war, and it was based on actual combat history..... |
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Post by bluemeanies on Sept 2, 2018 9:42:59 GMT -5
I like the movie. It's true the pacing isn't the best. But perhaps that's the best part of it.  I do wish the soundtrack had a bit more extension in the bass and a little more resolution but I suspect it was limited by the equipment at the time. Your a BASS FREAK! I seen the movie when it first came out and recently purchased it in blu-ray...the bass is fine.. Want more bass? Invest in a bass drum, sit behind it during your favorite movies and bang your drum 🥁 until your ears bleed!!🤣😂🤣😂 By the way. The movie was WAY AHEAD OF ITS TIME! |
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Post by ttocs on Sept 2, 2018 10:32:40 GMT -5
I like the movie. It's true the pacing isn't the best. But perhaps that's the best part of it. I do wish the soundtrack had a bit more extension in the bass and a little more resolution but I suspect it was limited by the equipment at the time. Want more bass? Invest in a bass drum, sit behind it during your favorite movies and bang your drum 🥁 until your ears bleed!!🤣😂🤣😂 I think you're supposed to use a femur when pounding that drum! Regarding the pace, it seems extremely deliberate to me and goes well with the many static camera shots with no zooming, no quick edits, etc. As slow as some might think things go in the docking scene in the beginning of the movie, in real life it takes a lot longer and so it gives a more realistic mood to how things really work. It also gives us a great opportunity to listen to The Blue Danube! Lately I've been noticing how many of the BIG companies in films are no longer either as relevant or even in business. In 2001 that company is Pan American. In Blade Runner it's Atari. |
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Post by ttocs on Oct 28, 2018 16:01:31 GMT -5
The 4K HDR disc came in yesterday, yay! I popped it in to check it out, everything looks great!
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Post by repeetavx on Oct 28, 2018 23:47:25 GMT -5
 Click the link to have Alfred E. Neuman explain the movie. |
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Post by ttocs on Oct 29, 2018 8:11:46 GMT -5
Click the link to have Alfred E. Neuman explain the movie. Is this version available in 4K HDR? |
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I do wish the soundtrack had a bit more extension in the bass and a little more resolution but I suspect it was limited by the equipment at the time. 
