Mark Vader Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 As often as these are re-released, why don't they just get it over with and rename all the Star Wars movies "George Lucas Needs Another Mansion." C'mon DC. Before VCR's were created, movie studios used to re-release movies in theatres all the time. I love going to see films on the silver screen. The way they were meant to be experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 As often as these are re-released, why don't they just get it over with and rename all the Star Wars movies "George Lucas Needs Another Mansion." I don't care what George calls them, I just hope he never gets mad and doesn't use the lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 C'mon DC. Before VCR's were created, movie studios used to re-release movies in theatres all the time. I love going to see films on the silver screen. The way they were meant to be experienced. In 3D? I had a cringe moment this weekend when my girlfriend said she wants to see Titanic in 3D. So you want to sit through 2.5 hours of nothing just to get to a couple scenes that might be interesting in 3D? I can't imagine sitting through a 3 hour movie with those glasses on. I can already feel the headache I would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Is there any time line for all the SW movies being released in 3D? The only date I've found online is Phantom Menance. I could see them releasing them about every two months this year, just in time for a 3D Box Set for Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 C'mon DC. Before VCR's were created, movie studios used to re-release movies in theatres all the time. I love going to see films on the silver screen. The way they were meant to be experienced. I saw Star Wars the first time on a theatrical re-release. I just wish Lucas would stop !@#$ing with them and passing them off as "Better this time, really!" Digitize, re-release. 3-D, re-release. Add a scene with Jabba, Greedo shoots first, re-release. And you can't even get the original theatrical version anymore. For the sake of the franchise, Lucas needs to be hit over the head. Repeatedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) I saw Star Wars the first time on a theatrical re-release. I just wish Lucas would stop !@#$ing with them and passing them off as "Better this time, really!" Digitize, re-release. 3-D, re-release. Add a scene with Jabba, Greedo shoots first, re-release. And you can't even get the original theatrical version anymore. For the sake of the franchise, Lucas needs to be hit over the head. Repeatedly. I'd probably go if they released the true versions in 3D. The thing about Lucas though is that he knows exactly what he's doing. He's milking as much money as possible and someday the next money move will be to release those original versions. It may take another 20 years, but it will happen someday. ...and then he'll start all over with the tweaks Edited February 6, 2012 by shrader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan III Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Rampart looks interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 In 3D? I had a cringe moment this weekend when my girlfriend said she wants to see Titanic in 3D. So you want to sit through 2.5 hours of nothing just to get to a couple scenes that might be interesting in 3D? I can't imagine sitting through a 3 hour movie with those glasses on. I can already feel the headache I would have. All of the recent movies that have been re-released in 3D(The Lion King, Beauty & the Beast), have also had screenings in the regular 2D format. I would not be surprised if Star Wars Episode I also has non-3D showings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) Here are this month's Independent Films. Ewan McGregor and Eva Green star in "Perfect Sense". A chef and a scientist fall in love as an epidemic begins to rob people of their sensory perceptions. Also starring Connie Nielsen & Stephen Dillane. Greg Kinnear stars in "Thin Ice". An insurance agent looking for a way out of frigid Wisconsin is blackmailed by an unstable locksmith in the theft of a rare violin that belongs to a retired farmer. Also starring Billy Crudup, Lea Thompson & Alan Arkin. Michelle Yeoh & David Thewlis star in the Luc Besson film, "The Lady". The story of Aung San Suu Kyi and her husband, Michael Aris and the epic story of the peaceful quest of the woman who is at the core of Burma's democracy movement. In "Return", When Kelli returns home from war, she expected to slowly but surely settle back into her life with her husband and kids in the small town she grew up in. But she gradually realizes that the life she left behind is no longer there waiting for her. Starring Linda Cardellini, Tim Blake Nelson & Michael Shannon. Jon Gries and Val Kilmer star in "Deep in the Heart". An alcoholic man refocuses himself on putting kids through college via 4H and FFA scholarship donations. Guiding him is a spiritual figure he calls "The Bearded Man". Also starring Elaine Hendrix, D.B. Sweeney, Rheagan Wallace & James Haven. In "On the Ice", In Barrow, Alaska, teenagers Qalli and Aivaaq find their bond tested when a seal-hunting trip goes wrong, resulting in the death of their friend. Starring Josiah Patkotak, Frank Qutuq Irelan & John Miller. From USA, Albania, Denmark & Italy comes "The Forgiveness of Blood". An Albanian family is torn apart by a murder, resulting in a blood feud that finds Nik becoming the prime target and his sister, Rudina, forced to leave school in order to take over the family business. Starring Tristan Hallilaj, Sindi Lacej & Refet Abazi. From Belgium comes "Bullhead". A young cattle farmer is approached by a veterinarian to make a deal with a notorious beef trader. Starring Matthias Schoenarts. From Austria comes "Michael". A drama focused on five months in the life of pedophile who keeps a 10-year-old boy locked in his basement. Starring Michael Fuith, David Rauchenberger & Christine Kain. The documentary "I am Bruce Lee", Features interviews with people who knew Bruce intimately, along with a broad array of international icons from the entertainment and athletic fields combined with rarely seen archival footage and classic photos. In the documentary "Undefeated", A documentary on an underdog football team who look to reverse their fortunes with coach Bill Courtney. In the documentary "Windfall", The people of Meredith, in upstate New York, deal with a wind developer that promised to supplement the rural farm town's failing economy with 40 industrial wind turbines. And in the Russian documentary "Putin's Kiss", Nashi is an increasingly popular political youth organization with direct ties to The Kremlin. Officially, its goal is to support the current political system by creating a future elite among the brightest and most loyal Russian teenagers. But their agenda is also to keep the political opposition from spreading their views among the Russians. Calendar with trailers. Note: These dates are for exclusive or limited release. These movies may be released in your area at a later date. 2/3 "Windfall": http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi1477549593/ 2/9 "I am Bruce Lee": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi361668889/ 2/10 "Perfect Sense": http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi1229299225/ "Return": http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi3400442137/ "On the Ice": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi331718937/ 2/15 "Michael": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3638927641/ 2/17 "The Lady": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2072682777/ "Bullhead": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi791781657/ "Deep in the Heart": http://www.deepintheheartmovie.com/ "Putin's Kiss": http://www.imdb.com/video/wab/vi1511366169/ "Thin Ice": http://thinice-movie.com/ "Undefeated": http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi499884313/ 2/24 "The Forgiveness of Blood": http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi2548080921/ That's all for now. Coming up next I will have my Summer Movie Season preview, then after that the March Movies, until then; Enjoy! Edited February 11, 2012 by Mark Vader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew in CA Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I rented the Innkeepers on iTunes. I recommend it, much scarier than the Woman in Black (which wasn't bad, just nothing special). The director's previous film, the House of the Devil, was fantastic, and this had kind of the same slow burn, atmospheric horror element to it more so than stuff popping out a la Paranormal Activity. My only main complaint is that it took a little too long for anything to happen--I think the first half of the movie could have been shortened by 10-20 mins without losing anything. Otherwise, I was very happy, and definitely creeped out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWVaBeach Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Paul Rudd & Jennifer Aniston star in "Wanderlust". Rattled by sudden unemployment, a Manhattan couple surveys alternative living options, ultimately deciding to experiment with living on a rural commune where free love rules. Also starring Malin Akerman, Justing Theroux, Ray Liotta & Alan Alda. Absolutely one of the worse movies I have ever wasted money on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Absolutely one of the worse movies I have ever wasted money on. Thank you. That was on my "maybe if I'm bored one day and want to see a movie" list. Now I'll just wait till it's on Netflix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWVaBeach Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Thank you. That was on my "maybe if I'm bored one day and want to see a movie" list. Now I'll just wait till it's on Netflix. Best part of the whole movie was the 30 secs of outtakes after it was over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Best part of the whole movie was the 30 secs of outtakes after it was over. Ouch. No wonder the studio was being quiet about this movie, despite having Jennifer Aniston in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWVaBeach Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Ouch. No wonder the studio was being quiet about this movie, despite having Jennifer Aniston in it. Don't get me wrong Mark she looked gooood as usual, but that isn't enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Greg Kinnear stars in "Thin Ice". An insurance agent looking for a way out of frigid Wisconsin is blackmailed by an unstable locksmith in the theft of a rare violin that belongs to a retired farmer. Also starring Billy Crudup, Lea Thompson & Alan Arkin. We saw this, it was pretty funny. Kind of a Fargo-lite; good cast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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