Re: Random film thread...
As part of my recent fantasy kick I watched Conan The Destroyer (1984) last night. The first Conan is one of my favorite sword and sorcery movies so I finally caught the second (had seen parts here and there). Heard it wasn't as good and that's true, but it's not as bad as I was expecting. Still some cool visuals, sets, and music, though the best songs were recycled from the first movie. Definitely a lighter and more comic tone in this one. John Milius's and Oliver Stone's script for Barbarian was more serious and thoughtful than people give it credit for, in my opinion, but Destroyer was just popcorn shlock.
I also watched the old animated Disney Pinnochio (1940) today on Disney+. Hadn't seen it in years but that movie scared the piss out of me as a kid (especially the Pleasure Island and Monstro parts) and it's still kind of scary. It's certainly raw and unapologetic in its message, but at the risk of sounding corny I will call this movie fantastic. It was funny, entertaining, and effective emotionally, especially considering the 87 minute run time. It also made me appreciate those old animators; their attention to detail, especially physics, is impressive.
Anyway, I think that's about the end of my fantasy list. I might rewatch a few more but I don't think there's many left. Surprisingly few fantasy movies over the years, and even fewer good ones. Maybe more foreign movies? I'd like to hear recommendations if anyone has some.
As part of my recent fantasy kick I watched Conan The Destroyer (1984) last night. The first Conan is one of my favorite sword and sorcery movies so I finally caught the second (had seen parts here and there). Heard it wasn't as good and that's true, but it's not as bad as I was expecting. Still some cool visuals, sets, and music, though the best songs were recycled from the first movie. Definitely a lighter and more comic tone in this one. John Milius's and Oliver Stone's script for Barbarian was more serious and thoughtful than people give it credit for, in my opinion, but Destroyer was just popcorn shlock.
I also watched the old animated Disney Pinnochio (1940) today on Disney+. Hadn't seen it in years but that movie scared the piss out of me as a kid (especially the Pleasure Island and Monstro parts) and it's still kind of scary. It's certainly raw and unapologetic in its message, but at the risk of sounding corny I will call this movie fantastic. It was funny, entertaining, and effective emotionally, especially considering the 87 minute run time. It also made me appreciate those old animators; their attention to detail, especially physics, is impressive.
Anyway, I think that's about the end of my fantasy list. I might rewatch a few more but I don't think there's many left. Surprisingly few fantasy movies over the years, and even fewer good ones. Maybe more foreign movies? I'd like to hear recommendations if anyone has some.
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