2014 movies: Retched Comedies, Reboots, Recycles, oh and WWII....again.
POSTED BY: Wishimay
UPDATED: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 03:41
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Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
Okay, The Wachowski Brothers!?, Lana and Andy get a vote from me for 2 reasons - The Matrix and Cloud Atlas (The Matrix because, well, it's the Matrix and Cloud Atlas because it had everything you could think a great sci-fi thriller should have and then some, a masterpiece that played like a symphonic tour de force. My only regret was that I did not see it in the theater. Goramit! (is it one M or two).
But it sounds like a sci-fi version of Snow White. But I'm there because, after Matrix: Revolutions, they have redeemed themselves with the aforementioned Cloud Atlas.
I believe "Siblings" is their prefered title, now. But I agree - Cloud Atlas was a stupendous piece of work, and I really look forward to what they do next (though honestly, Ive liked everything they've done - even the Matrix sequels. They're my least favorite of their work, sure - but I give them a lot of credit for trying to break formula and do something different).
"Goram it kid, let's frak this thing and go home! Engage!"
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Firefly and Jupiter Ascending (2014) are Space Opera...
Jupiter Ascending maybe, but not Firefly. Serenity came closer to that designation but I still wouldn't consider Whedon's 'Verse to be space opera.
Star Wars is space opera, so is most of Star Trek, as well as Battlestar Galactica and Dune, and more recently the Riddick 'verse. But just because something is set in space does not make it space opera. 2001: A Space Odyssey is not space opera, neither is Gravity.
I certainly consider it Space Opera - as much as Trek or BSG, anyway. Aside from a lack of Aliens (which, for that matter, BSG shares), it hits most of the general criteria (socio-political drama, uprisings, dashing Captain, ridiculously large ships, etc).
Hell, looking up the accepted characteristics, most places that discuss it use Firefly as an example.
"Goram it kid, let's frak this thing and go home! Engage!"
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Other then the "X-Men" flick, that list made me cry? 
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Yeah, that one scares me too. I heard that they have to give back the rights to Marvel soon, so this could be one last "let's throw crap at the wall and see what sticks" pass...
I think it could be an overhyped disappointment...
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I agree with you 100% EC, and sadly I was one of them until I bought the online HD version. I actually cried as I kicked myself for not having the conviction of my beliefs. I dare say it's a masterpiece, but as you correctly state it remains under-appreciated. It's ashamed I should be.....
Now I sing it's praises.
SGG
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Originally posted by ecgordon:Quote:
Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
Okay, The Wachowski Brothers!?, Lana and Andy get a vote from me for 2 reasons - The Matrix and Cloud Atlas
Cloud Atlas was great in the theater, and it is great on Blu-Ray too. Sadly under-appreciated movie.
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My list is short;
Jupiter Rising
The Hunger Games Trilogy
But, truth be told I haven't really looked into it
SGG
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Jupiter Ascending, duh
SGG
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Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
My list is short;
Jupiter Rising
The Hunger Games Trilogy
But, truth be told I haven't really looked into it
SGG
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By the way, Wishimay;
Really good thread, thanks.
SGG
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Originally posted by Wishimay:
http://www.movieinsider.com/movies/-/2014/#.UnJ0-swo7cc
So what do you WANT to see?
On our list for the kiddies stuff
How to train your Dragon 2
Night at the Museum 3
On Hubby's list
I, Frankenstein
The Hobbit 2
Sin City 2
rentals...
Toxic Avenger
Captain America
My list
Jack Ryan Shadow Recruit (has Chris Pine?)
Divergent: sounds interesting but looks teen fan-girl-ish...so I dunno..
Is there anything you know of that isn't posted on the site?
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Ha, Ha................you are correct sir!
"We are in need of a wee bit of assistance."
Frem, you kill me........and I am smiling ;-)
SGG
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Originally posted by FREMDFIRMA:
Cloud Atlas was a pretty good movie all on its own, but scores ENORMOUS bonus points for one scene alone.
-F
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I'm not one that's much for routines, but I just looove checking out upcoming movies, I even write 'em down on the calendar so's I don't forget.
One of the few things I really enjoy...
BTW I just read 47 Ronin is set for December 25. I'll for sure be there hiding from lotsa things that night...
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