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Re: Well, like you said, it's "another matter of opinion, of course."

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In Reply to: Well, like you said, it's "another matter of opinion, of course." posted by Audiophilander on January 23, 2002 at 08:29:34:

>>>>Gladiator, as much as you dislike it, is a wonderful film in it's own rite, superior to most sword and sandal epics done a generation before; I haven't seen White Squall or GI Jane, but both were popular; 1492, Conquest of Paradise may have lost it's compass and gone off coarse, but it also suffered from the unlikelyhood of two Columbus historicals being released the same year;
Oh my...I have seen all these.
-- Gladiator was little more than a cartoon epic. Granted, when stuff like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" is considered top-notch TV it's no wonder it was so popular.
-- White Squall and GI Jane....typical lightweight entertainment that would have been just as suitable as a made-for-TV movie.
-- 1492....not much more needs to be said.
I admire Scott most for his style. In general, that overtakes his storytelling. I liked Alien a lot mainly because it was so well shot. It was made in 1979 I think and looks simply fantastic. Same goes for Blade Runner. Scott is a first-tier stylist (why he insists on ripping off Spielberg, now, is anyone's guess instead of just creating something new and unique), and generally a second-tier storyteller.
Doug Schneider

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Well, Buffy the Vampire Slayer IS top-notch TV if you haven't noticed. - Audiophilander 15:59:21 01/23/02 (1)
It's one of the best written programs on television and if you don't watch it regularly, well, you just haven't a clue.
AuPh
- Re: Well, Buffy the Vampire Slayer IS top-notch TV if you haven't noticed. - Doug Schneider 18:20:34 01/23/02 (0)
  Exactly my point.
  (BTW, I have seen it)
Re: Well, like you said, it's "another matter of opinion, of course." - Andrew T. 15:18:27 01/23/02 (2)
Hello Mr. Schneider,
" ..why he insists on
ripping off Spielberg, now, is anyone's guess instead of just creating something new and unique..."
Not to be contentious, but just a bit of trivia. During a film workshop, he ( Spielberg) was glowingly praised by one of the members of the audience for his very original use of the sudden splash of colour in Schindler's List ( girl's coat),which he accepted. Unfortunately he failed to make mention of the fact that Kurosawa ( he is a self-proclaimed fan, I believe) used just such a device in 'High and Low' ( 1963 ).
Regards,
A.
- Re: Well, like you said, it's "another matter of opinion, of course." - Doug Schneider 18:56:53 01/23/02 (1)
  Of course Spielberg didn't create that type of effect, but what I'm talking about is the newsreel-type footage and editing. It's exact and runs through the entire film.
  Take another example...ever see a Scorcese film? Well, every time someone makes one that looks identical it sticks out as a copy...that's what this feels like. I actually have respect for Scott, but I just wish he would have developed his own look and style for it.
  Doug Schneider
  - Re: Well, like you said, it's "another matter of opinion, of course." - Andrew T. 06:23:11 01/24/02 (0)
    Hello Mr. Schneider,
    Oh, don't misunderstand me..I wasn't defending Scott or anything. Jut wanted to share that little tidbit
    about Spielberg.
    Regards,
    A.

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