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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 6:21 am    Post subject: 1917

This film needs it's own thread. Saw it last night. Go see it in the theaters. It's immersive, intense, spectacular, and one of the best films I've seen in a long time.

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 7:36 am    Post subject:

Is it as good as Saving Ryan Private?
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:15 am    Post subject: Re: 1917

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This film needs it's own thread. Saw it last night. Go see it in the theaters. It's immersive, intense, spectacular, and one of the best films I've seen in a long time.

Discuss.


Seeing it in 2 hours!
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 10:17 am    Post subject:

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Is it as good as Saving Ryan Private?


I'm looking forward to seeing it, but based on some behind the scenes stuff i've seen I'm guessing they are very different in what they are trying to do.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 10:23 am    Post subject:

Every time I go see a big "war" type movie, even if it's great and Oscar worthy, I always regret it afterwards because the content is so disturbing to me. I'm going to pass no matter how great it is.

(I'm pretty sure no one else here will share this opinion.)
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 10:32 am    Post subject:

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governator wrote:
Is it as good as Saving Ryan Private?


I'm looking forward to seeing it, but based on some behind the scenes stuff i've seen I'm guessing they are very different in what they are trying to do.


the trailer looks promising, SPR was excellent, hope it's like that too
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 10:34 am    Post subject:

I'm looking forward to it, but the Editor in me is concerned that I am going to be distracted by trying to find the edit points.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:21 am    Post subject:

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I'm looking forward to it, but the Editor in me is concerned that I am going to be distracted by trying to find the edit points.


LOL, didn't they shoot it in one take?
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:50 am    Post subject:

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I'm looking forward to it, but the Editor in me is concerned that I am going to be distracted by trying to find the edit points.


LOL, didn't they shoot it in one take?


They shot it for the appearance of being continuous action with no edits (a "oner" as it's called). But logistically it wasn't possible to do a two hour oner with that kind of action. So it was broken down into smaller pieces with the edits "buried" in visual transitions etc.

They did a great "oner" in the first season of True Detective that was shot with the same intent, but they pulled it off and didn't have to use their planned, hidden edits. Breaking Bad also had an amazing one in season 5A (?).
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 1:12 pm    Post subject:

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Every time I go see a big "war" type movie, even if it's great and Oscar worthy, I always regret it afterwards because the content is so disturbing to me. I'm going to pass no matter how great it is.

(I'm pretty sure no one else here will share this opinion.)


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As for the movie, friends say you have to see it in a theater.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 2:52 pm    Post subject:

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ChefLinda wrote:
Every time I go see a big "war" type movie, even if it's great and Oscar worthy, I always regret it afterwards because the content is so disturbing to me. I'm going to pass no matter how great it is.

(I'm pretty sure no one else here will share this opinion.)


There is nothing wrong with you being you.

As for the movie, friends say you have to see it in a theater.

Is that for sound effects or visualization? I have wide screen and surround sound.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 3:04 pm    Post subject:

DaMuleRules wrote:
Omar Little wrote:
DaMuleRules wrote:
I'm looking forward to it, but the Editor in me is concerned that I am going to be distracted by trying to find the edit points.


LOL, didn't they shoot it in one take?


They shot it for the appearance of be continuous continuation with no edits (a "oner" as it's called). But logistically it wasn't possible to do a two hour oner with that kind of action. So it was broken down into smaller pieces with the edits "buried" in visual transitions etc.

They did a great "oner" in the first season of True Detective that was shot with the same intent, but they pulled it off and didn't have to use their planned, hidden edits. Breaking Bad also had an amazing one in season 5A (?).


Is this also the effect Inarritu was going for in Birdman?
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 3:26 pm    Post subject:

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DaMuleRules wrote:
Omar Little wrote:
DaMuleRules wrote:
I'm looking forward to it, but the Editor in me is concerned that I am going to be distracted by trying to find the edit points.


LOL, didn't they shoot it in one take?


They shot it for the appearance of being continuous action with no edits (a "oner" as it's called). But logistically it wasn't possible to do a two hour oner with that kind of action. So it was broken down into smaller pieces with the edits "buried" in visual transitions etc.

They did a great "oner" in the first season of True Detective that was shot with the same intent, but they pulled it off and didn't have to use their planned, hidden edits. Breaking Bad also had an amazing one in season 5A (?).


Is this also the effect Inarritu was going for in Birdman?


Same idea, yes. But Birdman relied more on VFX to achieve the stitching while Mendes and Deakins used practical, in camera matches to a greater extent.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 3:45 pm    Post subject:

DaMuleRules wrote:
Omar Little wrote:
DaMuleRules wrote:
I'm looking forward to it, but the Editor in me is concerned that I am going to be distracted by trying to find the edit points.


LOL, didn't they shoot it in one take?


They shot it for the appearance of being continuous action with no edits (a "oner" as it's called). But logistically it wasn't possible to do a two hour oner with that kind of action. So it was broken down into smaller pieces with the edits "buried" in visual transitions etc.

They did a great "oner" in the first season of True Detective that was shot with the same intent, but they pulled it off and didn't have to use their planned, hidden edits. Breaking Bad also had an amazing one in season 5A (?).


The True Detective shot was phenomenal. GoT had a great one during the Battle of Winterfell as well.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 3:53 pm    Post subject:

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DaMuleRules wrote:
Omar Little wrote:
DaMuleRules wrote:
I'm looking forward to it, but the Editor in me is concerned that I am going to be distracted by trying to find the edit points.


LOL, didn't they shoot it in one take?


They shot it for the appearance of being continuous action with no edits (a "oner" as it's called). But logistically it wasn't possible to do a two hour oner with that kind of action. So it was broken down into smaller pieces with the edits "buried" in visual transitions etc.

They did a great "oner" in the first season of True Detective that was shot with the same intent, but they pulled it off and didn't have to use their planned, hidden edits. Breaking Bad also had an amazing one in season 5A (?).


The True Detective shot was phenomenal. GoT had a great one during the Battle of Winterfell as well.


Yep. Now that I think about it, the border crossing shot I'm thinking of was in Better Call Saul.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 5:43 pm    Post subject:

DaMuleRules wrote:
ChickenStu wrote:
DaMuleRules wrote:
Omar Little wrote:
DaMuleRules wrote:
I'm looking forward to it, but the Editor in me is concerned that I am going to be distracted by trying to find the edit points.


LOL, didn't they shoot it in one take?


They shot it for the appearance of being continuous action with no edits (a "oner" as it's called). But logistically it wasn't possible to do a two hour oner with that kind of action. So it was broken down into smaller pieces with the edits "buried" in visual transitions etc.

They did a great "oner" in the first season of True Detective that was shot with the same intent, but they pulled it off and didn't have to use their planned, hidden edits. Breaking Bad also had an amazing one in season 5A (?).


Is this also the effect Inarritu was going for in Birdman?


Same idea, yes. But Birdman relied more on VFX to achieve the stitching while Mendes and Deakins used practical, in camera matches to a greater extent.


Your work in editing compels me to mention that one of my fellow students that I completed my UCLA freshman Orientation with was the son of a multi-Oscar-nominated film editor.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 6:20 pm    Post subject:

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Your work in editing compels me to mention that one of my fellow students that I completed my UCLA freshman Orientation with was the son of a multi-Oscar-nominated film editor.


No wins?
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:24 pm    Post subject:

I just saw it and loved it. I felt it really showed how ugly war - that one in particular - is. As hard as it can be to see some of the horrible things it’s refreshing to see war and killing not being celebrated/romanticized.

It has a nice balance of quiet and loud moments. Each complimenting the other perfectly. And the cast is top notch.

I was able to see the cuts but that’s only because I was looking for them.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:49 pm    Post subject:

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Your work in editing compels me to mention that one of my fellow students that I completed my UCLA freshman Orientation with was the son of a multi-Oscar-nominated film editor.


No wins?


Well I'll say this, he should have at least one, as he edited literally the best American film of the past 26 years.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 11, 2020 9:30 pm    Post subject:

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I just saw it and loved it. I felt it really showed how ugly war - that one in particular - is. As hard as it can be to see some of the horrible things it’s refreshing to see war and killing not being celebrated/romanticized.

It has a nice balance of quiet and loud moments. Each complimenting the other perfectly. And the cast is top notch.

I was able to see the cuts but that’s only because I was looking for them.


I enjoyed it. There is a technical expertise to directing extended scenes with no edits while maintaining high levels of tension that really has to be seen to be appreciated.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 12, 2020 12:44 pm    Post subject:

DaMuleRules wrote:
jonnybravo wrote:
DaMuleRules wrote:
Omar Little wrote:
DaMuleRules wrote:
I'm looking forward to it, but the Editor in me is concerned that I am going to be distracted by trying to find the edit points.


LOL, didn't they shoot it in one take?


They shot it for the appearance of being continuous action with no edits (a "oner" as it's called). But logistically it wasn't possible to do a two hour oner with that kind of action. So it was broken down into smaller pieces with the edits "buried" in visual transitions etc.

They did a great "oner" in the first season of True Detective that was shot with the same intent, but they pulled it off and didn't have to use their planned, hidden edits. Breaking Bad also had an amazing one in season 5A (?).


The True Detective shot was phenomenal. GoT had a great one during the Battle of Winterfell as well.


Yep. Now that I think about it, the border crossing shot I'm thinking of was in Better Call Saul.


Didn't you have this one in mind:
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Saw 1917 last night in theatre. Amazing, really. I'm a sucker for war movies as is, but this one was something else. Didn't find it comparable to Saving Private Ryan, though, I'd liken it to Dunkirk perhaps. I had the same claustrophobic feeling of being there with the boys when watching that one as well.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 12, 2020 1:38 pm    Post subject:

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Is it as good as Saving Ryan Private?


One is WWI the other is WWII.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 12, 2020 4:57 pm    Post subject:

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DaMuleRules wrote:
ChickenStu wrote:

Your work in editing compels me to mention that one of my fellow students that I completed my UCLA freshman Orientation with was the son of a multi-Oscar-nominated film editor.


No wins?


Well I'll say this, he should have at least one, as he edited literally the best American film of the past 26 years.


I don't think Shawshank was the best film of the past 26 years.
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ChickenStu wrote:
DaMuleRules wrote:
ChickenStu wrote:

Your work in editing compels me to mention that one of my fellow students that I completed my UCLA freshman Orientation with was the son of a multi-Oscar-nominated film editor.


No wins?


Well I'll say this, he should have at least one, as he edited literally the best American film of the past 26 years.


I don't think Shawshank was the best film of the past 26 years.


You are wise for understanding why I said 26 and not 25 for a reason. LOL!
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ChickenStu wrote:
DaMuleRules wrote:
ChickenStu wrote:
DaMuleRules wrote:
ChickenStu wrote:

Your work in editing compels me to mention that one of my fellow students that I completed my UCLA freshman Orientation with was the son of a multi-Oscar-nominated film editor.


No wins?


Well I'll say this, he should have at least one, as he edited literally the best American film of the past 26 years.


I don't think Shawshank was the best film of the past 26 years.


You are wise for understanding why I said 26 and not 25 for a reason. LOL!

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