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Vincent Pereira 03-26-2009 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man (Post 1752334)
Much more useful :) than the disturbed tripod nerd that caused Cinematographer Roger Deakins
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005683/

to have to do this :( ………
http://www.rogerdeakins.com/

That's just awful. Deakins had a great website that was really informative.

Vincent

Stacey Spears 03-26-2009 02:25 AM

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How are those calibration discs selling so far?
I am not sure yet since I don't actually stock and ship myself. :) I should have an idea soon.

pro-bassoonist 03-26-2009 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man (Post 1750335)
Heads-up to all pro movie reviewers on an upcoming Blu-ray……….

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.ph...postcount=6876

I was contacted. Thank you. :)

Pro-B

Oliver K 03-26-2009 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man (Post 1752334)
Much more useful :) than the disturbed tripod nerd that caused Cinematographer Roger Deakins
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005683/

to have to do this :( ………
http://www.rogerdeakins.com/

That is a shame - what happened ?
I am a big fan of his work and kind of got to appreciate by way of the many movies he did with the Coen brothers.

I did not even know he had a site - why did he shut it down completely, isn't there always the option to make it read only ?

Oliver K 03-26-2009 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man (Post 1752342)
Talk about the Animal Kingdom. :eek:


You know a lot of people with a lot of pets :D

Grubert 03-26-2009 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man (Post 1751353)
So, how the hell do you guys think I can actually forward that post to David Bishop (President of SPHE) for consideration? I mean, another noted film restorationist (Schawn Beltson) only drew a real time audience of 20 people on the DVD/Blu-ray forum known as HTF.

That's because it was a very focused chat, largely restricted to one title. So only people keen on restoration and cinematography took part. Its appeal was limited.

On the other hand the Warner chat just got "160+ attendees."

Penton-Man 03-26-2009 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterTHX (Post 1752373)
WTH happened?

I don’t have all the particulars so I’ll have to make a call.

I think it was another case of online harassment of a highly respected and successful professional by a wanna-bee that couldn’t cut it in the real working world of cinematography so, he was persistently taking his frustration out online on Roger using argumentative, then combative and insulting posts addressed to him.
Perhaps even worse.

Penton-Man 03-26-2009 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Grubert (Post 1754308)
That's because it was a very focused chat, largely restricted to one title. So only people keen on restoration and cinematography took part. Its appeal was limited.

On the other hand the Warner chat just got "160+ attendees."

I didn’t know that Parker and Mike had so many relatives. j/k
So, I guess the consensus is that people prefer marketing V.P.s/Directors to specialized techno film wizards for online chats?

Penton-Man 03-26-2009 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Esox50 (Post 1745347)
No Fair. You're at least two hours behind me!!!

BTW, tell your buddies over at Paramount to announce Braveheart and Gladiator already!!! :whip:

I’ll put my best girl on the situation :) ………..
http://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.ph...postcount=1068

Penton-Man 03-26-2009 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist (Post 1753141)
I was contacted. Thank you. :)

Pro-B

Good to hear. :)
I think I posted that way back in Jan.

Penton-Man 03-26-2009 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Secret_Smile (Post 1752375)
Done, and Thanks again.

Received :) and enjoy brushing all the pollen off your front windshield in the upcoming weeks.

Penton-Man 03-26-2009 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Oliver K (Post 1753359)
You know a lot of people with a lot of pets :D

Maya (http://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.ph...postcount=2659)

tells me pet lovers are good people. :)

Esox50 03-26-2009 05:31 PM

Wow, nice looking coyote Penton.

I'm thinking April/May for those announcements. Maybe they'll hold one til later in the summer. ;)

Penton-Man 03-26-2009 07:58 PM

Now, in regards to human females rather than beautiful canine ones. :)
I am a bit curious as to the online preference of Angelina Jolie vs. Freida Pinto for the next Bond girl. Are online enthusiasts unfair to actresses older than 35 years old? Whom do you desire?

What think ye?
As the cost differential is indeed significant to land the former actress.
In fact, much more costly than it was for this feature film (in production) which, b.t.w. is still on track for a 4k digital intermediate in post. :)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0944835/

^
That’s a shout out to all my all buddies on M Street in D.C.

kpkelley 03-26-2009 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man (Post 1755187)
Now, in regards to human females rather than beautiful canine ones. :)
I am a bit curious as to the online preference of Angelina Jolie vs. Freida Pinto for the next Bond girl. Are online enthusiasts unfair to actresses older than 35 years old? Whom do you desire?

Bond has always had more success with relative unknowns rather than hollywood names. That being said either would be an interesting choice.

Too bad the latter is going to suffer a lifetime of bad car sex jokes.

Doctorossi 03-26-2009 08:08 PM

I don't know from Freida Pinto (where are my priorities that, at the same time, I can instantly recognize Vilmos Zsigmond?), but I wouldn't want Jolie.

1. As I've already said here, I just don't find her that appealing.

2. More importantly for me, she has way too much 'persona baggage' for me to accept her as a Bond girl, rather than "What's Angelina Jolie doing in this Bond movie?!"

Meanwhile, I'm pleased to report my vote for Olga in Quantum of Solace as the hottest yet, bar none. Nowhere to go but down, probably.*


*Wait... did I say that? :D

Penton-Man 03-26-2009 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi (Post 1755237)
Meanwhile, I'm pleased to report my vote for Olga in Quantum of Solace as the hottest yet, bar none. Nowhere to go but down, probably.*


*Wait... did I say that? :D

All I know is that my cajones have never really felt the same since the ball busting scene in Casino Royale.

Doctorossi 03-26-2009 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man (Post 1755321)
All I know is that my cajones have never really felt the same since the ball busting scene in Casino Royale.

Ohh... why'd you have to go there?

Bobby Henderson 03-26-2009 08:36 PM

Quantum of Solace was a pretty good continuation of Casino Royale. The only complaint I have with it is the opening title music (by Jack White and Alicia Keys) sucked. Out of Bond movie music that tune ranks near the bottom.

JimSD 03-26-2009 08:37 PM

I'd prefer a less well known actress than Angelina Jolie in the next Bond. Seems like the Bond women should have less star power than Bond. Although I didn't know them from a hill of beans before the Bond movie they were in, Sophie Marceau, Rosamund Pike, and Eva Green were all outstanding in their roles.


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