I didn't know they made a documentary on the reopening of Casa Bonita until I saw it in this thread today. So thank you for that.
I spent a large chunk of my childhood on the Western Slope of Colorado. It was a bit of a tradition for us to make the 3 hour trek to Denver late in the summer to shop for school clothes. Casa Bonita was always on the agenda on those trips.
I took my kids there twice, even though we lived 7 hours away.
Just thrilled at what these guys did and watching Trey's process was really moving. Can't wait to.go again, maybe we will take my grand daughter in a couple of years when she will be old enough to enjoy and remember.
Anyway, thoroughly enjoyed the documentary.
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And just like that, Hollywood's officially tapped out of original ideas.
I mean it's been that way for a while but I mean, American Psycho isn't old enough to get a remake.
Sure it is, we’re just old and the perception of time messes with us. In 2005 you wouldn’t have said a movie released in 1980 wasn’t old enough for a remake but it’s the same length of time.
I was thrilled to hear of a new Lord of the Ringsovie. While the The War of the Rohirim isn't a disaster by any means, it doesn’t quite reach the iconic heights of its predecessors.
One of the boldest choices was the animation style. Warner Bros took a big risk with an anime-inspired approach, especially given that North American audiences aren’t generally known for embracing anime on a mainstream level. The preliminary box office numbers seem to reflect this, and anecdotally speaking, the theatre had three other people in it. That said, the animation is stunning and perfectly complements the world of Middle Earth, blending epic fantasy with the visual flair anime is known for.
The film falters when it comes to the narrative. While it captures the tone and style of The Lord of the Rings, the plot feels too flat and simplistic for a two-hour runtime. I guess that's what happens when you stretch a one-page blurb about Helm's Deep from The Lord of the Rings appendices into a full-length movie. The dialogue doesn’t help matters, occasionally leaning on awkward one-liners that can feel out of place.
That's not to say the story is all bad. Tolkien fans will lap the lore, and I would think even the most casual Lord of the Rings fan will welcome a trip back to Middle Earth.
The score is exceptional. It mixes familiar themes from the original trilogy with fresh compositions that enhance the atmosphere.
While a more intricate story or a slightly shorter runtime could have elevated the film, it remains an enjoyable watch. Warner Bros' gamble on anime might not pay off at the box office, but the film will find his place with fans, no doubt
I'm kind of over Marvel stuff and I was never into the DC stuff. Marvel had one of the best runs ever. Don't think they'll catch that moment again. They'll try, but they won't.
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I think a lot of people are starting to lose interest in franchise slop in general. There's just more than anyone has time for, and most of it is so forgettable that you might as well do literally anything else.
Yeah, War of the Rohirrim is probably fine for what it is, but what it is doesn't exactly motivate me to take the time to watch it.
Once Upon A Time In The West is a three hour movie that takes its time, which is fine because it’s so beautifully shot and scored you relish every slow zoom or closeup. 5 Harmonicas.
Yeah, great movie, it amazes me most of the best westerns of all time stared American actors but were mostly filmed in Europe and the best of all made by the great Italian director Sergio Leone.
Growing up watching these great films I didn't know the term "spaghetti" western meant Italian western, I just enjoyed them thinking they were filmed in places like Arizona, New Mexico or Texas.
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I'm kind of over Marvel stuff and I was never into the DC stuff. Marvel had one of the best runs ever. Don't think they'll catch that moment again. They'll try, but they won't.
Never thought I'd say this, I'm pretty much that way with Star Wars and Star Trek. Stewardship of these franchises has been scattered and directionless, leading to a range of output that largely ranges from mediocre to downright abysmal, but we've been over this a thousand times on this forum.
WB’s The Lord of the Rings has two things that sets it apart: First, the media is far more spread out. Yes The Hobbit films were garbage, but that was over a decade ago now and I've been able to bury the trauma; Second, WB has retained some semblance of continuity, thanks to Jackson and company's influence.
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I like when somebody is about to give their two cents on a movie, but they start by calling it a film. I instantly know I can disregard anything else they're about to say.
Hey, don't speak ill of CecilTewillger and CaliPanthersfan like that!!!
Never thought I'd say this, I'm pretty much that way with Star Wars and Star Trek. Stewardship of these franchises has been scattered and directionless, leading to a range of output that largely ranges from mediocre to downright abysmal, but we've been over this a thousand times on this forum.
WB’s The Lord of the Rings has two things that sets it apart: First, the media is far more spread out. Yes The Hobbit films were garbage, but that was over a decade ago now and I've been able to bury the trauma; Second, WB has retained some semblance of continuity, thanks to Jackson and company's influence.
Lord of the Rings has been bungled too, Rings of Power isn't great and they've had a few downright abysmal video games released too. No one is going to see this latest anime movie either.
