|
Post by crazy_asian_man on Oct 24, 2014 21:17:03 GMT -5
Came across this: fanedit.org/ifdb/component/content/article/79-fanedit-listings/fanfix/1048-superman-part-iiSounds very cool from Ollie W! Was surprised to see it was released in 2014..... are there any other fan edits of SII in the works or on the way? Seems like the current explosion of superhero films (I assume) may have dampened enthusiasm for going back to the Donnerverse- but then again, the fact that it's still talked about still on the net may be a testament on its own..... On another note- In looking ahead at the stream of superhero films & looking back, it feels like the 'slow epic' David Lean-like approach that Donner took with STM may probably never return for superhero films. Batman Begins and Spiderman had that feel to a degree (but then again, Nolan and Raimi have openly expressed that Donner's STM was the big model to go by for their origin films)--- but it seems like the pacing just keeps on getting faster and faster with all movies (and have been). Now and then, though, it's nice to experience STM's long establishing shots with John Williams' music swelling in the background. *sigh*
|
|
Metallo
New Member
The worlds finest heroes
Posts: 16,822
|
Post by Metallo on Oct 25, 2014 11:51:58 GMT -5
We may see it from certain films based on works from guys like Gaiman but otherwise I doubt it. We won't see WB ago that way again any time soon. They want the Nolan aesthetic but without the Nolan storytelling and patience. Marvel could do it but it all depends not he type of property and how serious it is. Doctor Strange could be that but wow how I think they will go for more of a middle ground. Cap was probably the closest we've seen from then as far as the type of pacing your talking about.
|
|
|
Post by crazy_asian_man on Oct 25, 2014 22:03:41 GMT -5
We may see it from certain films based on works from guys like Gaiman but otherwise I doubt it. We won't see WB ago that way again any time soon. They want the Nolan aesthetic but without the Nolan storytelling and patience. Marvel could do it but it all depends not he type of property and how serious it is. Doctor Strange could be that but wow how I think they will go for more of a middle ground. Cap was probably the closest we've seen from then as far as the type of pacing your talking about. I wouldn't be thrilled if Dr. Strange was an all out rated-r horror film. I may sound like a prude, but even the swearing in Guardians felt a bit out of place for a Star Wars-like fantasy....
|
|
Metallo
New Member
The worlds finest heroes
Posts: 16,822
|
Post by Metallo on Oct 26, 2014 12:08:59 GMT -5
Well I don't think you have to worry about that. If anything Disney is hesitant to go anywhere near an R. That's why we haven't heard much of them doing more with some of their darker characters. As far as GOTG I didn't mind that because unlike Star Wars all the characters are rogues scoundrels outcasts traitors and/or turncoats. Quill didn't have Lukes innocent optimism. Some people said it was this eras Star Wars as far as inspiration but it was also inspired by men on a mission/outlaw films like wild bunch and the dirty dozen.
|
|
|
Post by crazy_asian_man on Oct 26, 2014 18:18:38 GMT -5
Well I don't think you have to worry about that. If anything Disney is hesitant to go anywhere near an R. That's why we haven't heard much of them doing more with some of their darker characters. As far as GOTG I didn't mind that because unlike Star Wars all the characters are rogues scoundrels outcasts traitors and/or turncoats. Quill didn't have Lukes innocent optimism. Some people said it was this eras Star Wars as far as inspiration but it was also inspired by men on a mission/outlaw films like wild bunch and the dirty dozen. I didn't mind at all Daredevil's director cut (which was better, but still mishandled overall) which I THINK was 'r'- but I think the language f-bombs in fantasy/sci-fi properties break the 4th wall for me & generally the laughs garnered aren't strong enough to balance out the belief in the universe created- (Star Trek Generation's "OH, poop!" from Data is a good example). Also- it just feels like lazy writing. Southpark I found hilarious (at least when I was following it)- but the 'r' rated movie version really wasn't much funnier with the language restriction lifted--- similarly, the excellent "Homicide" tv show that didn't allow any real tough language was just as intense in all other departments without it: didn't feel like anything was missing. I like but don't love Guardians- While I know it was a risk and I'm happy for its success, I worry that it may send the wrong signal to studios and make superheroes go back to being campy material--- but thank goodness the ultra-serious Nolan Batman successes help (hopefully) balance it out....
|
|