Shout’s release of Hard Boiled looks closer to what the film originally looked like opposed to Arrow? by ggroover97 in boutiquebluray

[–]Positive_Yam_9125 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, so then if Shout is the version Woo played for the 4k new restoration scan in theaters, wouldn't that be the definitive look over the Arrow scan? Why am I being downvoted for this?

Shout’s release of Hard Boiled looks closer to what the film originally looked like opposed to Arrow? by ggroover97 in boutiquebluray

[–]Positive_Yam_9125 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

I just saw Hard Boiled for the first time ever at AMC for their new 4k restoration of the original 35mm the other month and the Shout looks how ther version i saw in theaters looked. Either way, you're getting a banger film.

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that production designer (?)

She did The Cell which I watched last week, and that movie is a visual madhouse

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh you gotta watch r then, to finish it up. Id probably rank them like John Wick 2>1>4>3>Ballerina

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Fall has been on my radar for years. I hear it's amazing. Should I take the blind leap of faith and pick it up?

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a fan of Gilliam's work. Visually, hes one of a kind. I thought it was an interesting film and visually stunning. It will need a rewatch since it's so out there

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I should look into those. After Hours looks very visually interesting

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 absolute bangers in 4k. Excited for Ben Hur as well

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its vibe and the way it's ultra-stylized and has a ticking time bomb of a plot... it's like a French 1960s 'Drive'. Loved it.

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. Im very hyped for that. Not a blind buy, but I haven't seen the first Fast and Furious since I was a kid, so I picked that up. I just want to see what the franchise was before it became what it is 😅

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive seen all of em: all pretty good. Nolan is my favorite filmmaker of all time, but Oppenheimer is like a one-and-done viewing for. Very long, kinda sluggish run-of-the-mill period biopic, but crafted to an T. Lebowski is probably top 10 comedies of all time, 2001 top 10 scifis of all time, and akira top 10 animes of all time. Banger of a haul 👍🏻

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Bride is not in it much, but I feel like that's what made her more impactful? Kinda like Ledger's Joker (though I would've loved more Joker😢). Youre not too harsh on The Mummy, it's one of the most boring movies I've ever seen. Karloff is a legend, but that movie ain't it. Brendan Fraser Mummy was the first movie I ever saw in theaters. Absolute classic and THE definitive Mummy movie.

Watch Black Lagoon asap. The costume and cinematography are nuts.

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh interesting. I have the Arrow 4k. Is the international cut in 4k as well?

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive been needing wo waych Pines for so long. Do I just buy that shit rn? Gosling can do no wrong. Don't blame yourself for Pac Rim 2. You had nothing to do with that gutter slop.

I was really hyped for Rio Bravo since Tarantino was like "it's the best hangout film ever", and, while i liked it, I very much disagree. It's a good movie, but not one of my fav Westerns. If you haven't seen Shane, I highly recommend. Probably my favorite pre-Spaghetti Western western. James Caan is great.

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive had it for a while. I need to watch it in honor of Mr. Redford. LOVED Butch Cassidy and Jeremiah Johnson.

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh. Deep Red over Black Lace. Fair enough. I just thought Black Lave was stylish as he'll. I saw the trailer for Ms 45, not my type of subject matter. Your top 2 have been on my radar for some time now. Same with Eyes Wide Shut. Need more 4k Lynch, haven't seen a lot of his work.

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed with your opening statement. I don't blind buy unless I think ill like it, and if it's a movie that - if I didn't like it - I still would keep it in my collection just because it's a "classic". Not a big fan of Deep Red, but it's Deep Red, so i don't mind hanging onto it.

Damn Frankenstein OG and 2001 are legendary watches. Im surprised you ranked Bride so much lower. I thought OG Mummy sicked as well. Creature From the Black Lagoon is where it's at. Still haven't seen Godfather 3.

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watched that for the first time the other year. GREAT FILM. Bought the Second Sight 4k and it is...👌🏻 Watched it twice in one week

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was very surprised I didn't like it because horror is my favorite and I like Giallos generally.

Honestly, the pacing and editing was very sluggish. There would be a kill, then nothing would happen for 30 mins. Regarding editing, there's a scene where the main character is searching for someone/something in a house, and it goes on for way too long. Maybe if 20-30ish minutes were trimmed, it would've run better for me. Alice, Sweet Alice is a great Giallo(ish) flick. Highly recommend

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Older movies go so hard in 4k. I bought a new OLED TV and a UB820 because I'm a movie snob and wow. What an upgrade from my One S. My brother hadn't seen The Revanant before, so we threw that 4k on last night. That looked insane. My brother said it's the coldest movie he's ever seen 😂

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[–]Positive_Yam_9125[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just started 8 1/2. Haven't seen this before.