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Last post by M.10rda - Today at 09:25:32 AM15.) BRING IT ON
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Good Movies / Re: Recent Viewings, Part 2
Last post by FatFreddysCat - Today at 08:17:47 AM"Star Trek: Into Darkness" (2013)
In the second film of J.J. Abrams' "reboot" trilogy, Kirk and crew are sent to the edge of Klingon space to capture a terrorist (Benedict Cumberbatch) who's got a major grudge against Starfleet. Just as much action packed fun as the first film. Leonard Nimoy returns for another brief appearance as Old Spock, but disappointingly, still no Shatner cameo. Followed by "Star Trek: Beyond."
In the second film of J.J. Abrams' "reboot" trilogy, Kirk and crew are sent to the edge of Klingon space to capture a terrorist (Benedict Cumberbatch) who's got a major grudge against Starfleet. Just as much action packed fun as the first film. Leonard Nimoy returns for another brief appearance as Old Spock, but disappointingly, still no Shatner cameo. Followed by "Star Trek: Beyond."
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Good Movies / Re: Recent Viewings, Part 2
Last post by Dr. Whom - Today at 03:34:46 AMQuote from: M.10rda on May 25, 2026, 11:14:28 AMDoctor, I recall from my youth that when Gance's NAPOLEON was discussed, it was referred to as being much longer than 560 minutes - like somewhere in the 17-25 hour range. Was there once a version that was that long, but the majority of it has been lost? Or (as you suggest in your review) did Gance intend that length but he just never managed to produce the balance?
Small correction to my original reply: the director's cut was a whopping 9:22. I watched the Brownlow restoration of 5:32. There is also a 7 hour restoration by the Cinémathèque française.
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Good Movies / Re: Recent Viewings, Part 2
Last post by Dr. Whom - Today at 03:27:15 AMNapoléon (1927) suite et fin
So, I made it through. Now, this is undoubtedly one of those movies that is used to separate the men from the boys when it comes to Serious Movie Lovers. Part of this is no doubt the sunken cost fallacy: after sitting through it, you feel this has got to be a masterpiece, otherwise you've wasted your day. Also, after a while Stockholm Syndrome sets in.
First of all, it truly is impressive. If there ever was a movie that merited the label 'grand historical fresco', this is it. I don't know to what extend all the various techniques were common at the time, but Abel Gance literally uses every trick in the book.
However, it is painfully slow. After 333 minutes Napoleon is just embarking upon his career. All the things he is known for (conquering Europe, Egyptian expedition, Russian Campaign, return and defeat at Waterloo) are still in the future.
More seriously, it is a blatant piece of Napoleonic propaganda that makes Leni Riefenstahl look subtle. After a couple of hours, this gets tiring.
Finally, there is little dramatic tension. Napoleon doesn't find his destiny or has to face choices. History just happens with Napoleon being Napoleon throughout.
Interesting to watch if you like early filmmaking, but no need to see all of it.
So, I made it through. Now, this is undoubtedly one of those movies that is used to separate the men from the boys when it comes to Serious Movie Lovers. Part of this is no doubt the sunken cost fallacy: after sitting through it, you feel this has got to be a masterpiece, otherwise you've wasted your day. Also, after a while Stockholm Syndrome sets in.
First of all, it truly is impressive. If there ever was a movie that merited the label 'grand historical fresco', this is it. I don't know to what extend all the various techniques were common at the time, but Abel Gance literally uses every trick in the book.
However, it is painfully slow. After 333 minutes Napoleon is just embarking upon his career. All the things he is known for (conquering Europe, Egyptian expedition, Russian Campaign, return and defeat at Waterloo) are still in the future.
More seriously, it is a blatant piece of Napoleonic propaganda that makes Leni Riefenstahl look subtle. After a couple of hours, this gets tiring.
Finally, there is little dramatic tension. Napoleon doesn't find his destiny or has to face choices. History just happens with Napoleon being Napoleon throughout.
Interesting to watch if you like early filmmaking, but no need to see all of it.
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Press Releases and Film News / Re: RIP Marcia Lucas
Last post by Dr. Whom - Today at 02:59:51 AMQuote from: Trevor on May 30, 2026, 01:42:39 AMThe Oscar winning editor of STAR WARS has passed away at the age of 80.
RIP ma'am, the Force is with you ❤️🌹
That is sad news
