The Movie Thread - Page 18

Platapus · 06-21-13, 05:52 PM

Maybe it was a combination tanker-ammo cargo ship-destroyer. I heard the Germans were working on that during the war... read it on the Internets Tubes.

Sailor Steve · 06-21-13, 06:42 PM

I first threw my popcorn at the screen when Harvey Keitel shouted "Dive! Dive! Dive!" and rang the klaxon three times. The guy I was watching it with (not in the theater) asked my why I would complain about such a little thing. "Hey," I replied, "If they can't get the tiniest thing right, what makes you think they got any of it right?"\

Sure enough, the movie has not one redeeming value.

I take that back. It gave Pacific Aces some great scenes to use for some of their sound files.

Stealhead · 06-21-13, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Maybe it was a combination tanker-ammo cargo ship-destroyer. I heard the Germans were working on that during the war... read it on the Internets Tubes.

This scene sadly was misunderstood.

It was supposed to be conveyed that Harvey Keitel had used "the force" to increase the torpedoes speed to such a rate that when it hit the German destroyer it caused a violent rip the space/time continuum which caused the massive explosion.

You can see him using the force right here (once youtube decides to allow me to capture at the correct point it wont even though I am copying URL at current point.)2:13 of this clip.

Red October1984 · 06-21-13, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I first threw my popcorn at the screen when Harvey Keitel shouted "Dive! Dive! Dive!" and rang the klaxon three times. The guy I was watching it with (not in the theater) asked my why I would complain about such a little thing. "Hey," I replied, "If they can't get the tiniest thing right, what makes you think they got any of it right?"

I didn't used to be like that...but now I am.

That's why I did like the movie at one point...but I don't anymore.

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I take that back. It gave Pacific Aces some great scenes to use for some of their sound files.

It gave us sound for Pacific Aces....Yes... I'm glad that Pacific Aces has the best sound of any subsim I've played.

I love the crash dive sound in PA.

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Originally Posted by Stealhead

This scene sadly was misunderstood.

It was supposed to be conveyed that Harvey Keitel had used "the force" to increase the torpedoes speed to such a rate that when it hit the German destroyer it caused a violent rip the space/time continuum which caused the massive explosion.

You need to do a youtube series where you pick movies apart like these guys...but in a humorous way like you do on here.

CinemaSins

Also, do you notice how the German Helmsman starts frantically turning the wheel when the torpedo is still a distance away....but they still haven't changed course when the torpedo hits....

Leave the Down-the-Throat-Shots to Commander Richardson, USN. (Run Silent, Run Deep reference

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I just watched The Guilt Trip with Seth Rogen about the inventor who takes his Mom on a road trip with him while he's promoting his new product.

Anybody who has ever had an embarrassing Mom will love this movie. It's hilarious.

Stealhead · 06-21-13, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

You need to do a youtube series where you pick movies apart like these guys...but in a humorous way like you do on here.

CinemaSins

The Half in the Bag guys are more on my wave length.These CinemaSins guys just seem well obnoxious. Half in the Bag actually do analyze the films in a humorous manner.

Anyway I do not have the videography skills or the time to produce something that looks good.

Red October1984 · 06-21-13, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealhead

The Half in the Bag guys are more on my wave length.These CinemaSins guys just seem well obnoxious. Half in the Bag actually do analyze the films in a humorous manner.

Anyway I do not have the videography skills or the time to produce something that looks good.

You don't need videography....

Just a webcam and an idea.....

I haven't seen much Half in the Bag stuff. I only found CinemaSins yesterday. I thought it was kind of amusing how they pick apart movies.

Sailor Steve · 06-22-13, 08:16 AM

I have to give one backhanded compliment to Pearl Harbor, and it's a bizarre thing that has always bugged me. In Tora! Tora! Tora! they have a long discussion of the problems involved in dropping airborne torpedoes in a shallow harbor. The torpedoes tend to plunge deep before rising back to their running depth. They discuss the British solving the problem at Taranto, and they say they've solved the problem, but they never say how.

In Pearl Harbor they have a scene of Japanese crewmen fitting large breakaway wooden fins to the torpedoes, but they never actually say what they're doing or why. Not even a hint.

Oberon · 06-22-13, 09:26 AM

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Pearl Harbor they have a scene of Japanese crewmen fitting large breakaway wooden fins to the torpedoes, but they never actually say what they're doing or why. Not even a hint.

I have to correct you there, they do mention why they're putting the wooden fins on.

I must admit, that's one of my favourite scenes, I just love the setting, the map on the chalkboard, the model ships. Highly unlikely the Japanese actually did have something like that, but it sure looks awesome.

Sailor Steve · 06-22-13, 09:49 AM

How bizarre. I just didn't remember that. Of course I detested the movie so much I only saw it the one time. Sorry about that.

Red October1984 · 06-22-13, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

I have to correct you there, they do mention why they're putting the wooden fins on.

I must admit, that's one of my favourite scenes, I just love the setting, the map on the chalkboard, the model ships. Highly unlikely the Japanese actually did have something like that, but it sure looks awesome.

I had read at one point that the Japanese never would've met in an outdoor setting. It's disrespectful or something in their culture.

I do like the scene too...the music is one of the best parts.

Jimbuna · 06-22-13, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

I have to correct you there, they do mention why they're putting the wooden fins on.

I must admit, that's one of my favourite scenes, I just love the setting, the map on the chalkboard, the model ships. Highly unlikely the Japanese actually did have something like that, but it sure looks awesome.

A part of the film I'll always remember 6:27

BossMark · 06-22-13, 11:29 AM

Jaws

Oberon · 06-22-13, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

A part of the film I'll always remember 6:27

Aye, same here.

In regards to the meeting and the model, I did find this:

But I honestly couldn't say if that's real or the set for Tora! Tora! Tora!

Jimbuna · 06-22-13, 02:48 PM

Either way, that's an interesting picture.

Is that Charlie Chaplin testing the water depth?

Oberon · 06-22-13, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Is that Charlie Chaplin testing the water depth?

It could be the set for the Japanese translation of 'The Great Dictator'?

06-21-13, 05:52 PM	#256
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,978 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Maybe it was a combination tanker-ammo cargo ship-destroyer. I heard the Germans were working on that during the war... read it on the Internets Tubes. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-21-13, 06:42 PM	#257
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I first threw my popcorn at the screen when Harvey Keitel shouted "Dive! Dive! Dive!" and rang the klaxon three times. The guy I was watching it with (not in the theater) asked my why I would complain about such a little thing. "Hey," I replied, "If they can't get the tiniest thing right, what makes you think they got any of it right?"\ Sure enough, the movie has not one redeeming value. I take that back. It gave Pacific Aces some great scenes to use for some of their sound files. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-22-13, 08:16 AM	#262
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I have to give one backhanded compliment to Pearl Harbor, and it's a bizarre thing that has always bugged me. In Tora! Tora! Tora! they have a long discussion of the problems involved in dropping airborne torpedoes in a shallow harbor. The torpedoes tend to plunge deep before rising back to their running depth. They discuss the British solving the problem at Taranto, and they say they've solved the problem, but they never say how. In Pearl Harbor they have a scene of Japanese crewmen fitting large breakaway wooden fins to the torpedoes, but they never actually say what they're doing or why. Not even a hint. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-22-13, 09:49 AM	#264
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	How bizarre. I just didn't remember that. Of course I detested the movie so much I only saw it the one time. Sorry about that. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-22-13, 11:29 AM	#267
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Jaws __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

06-22-13, 02:48 PM	#269
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Either way, that's an interesting picture. Is that Charlie Chaplin testing the water depth? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)