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#951 Re: The Sunset Strip » Most Recent Movie You've Seen » 563 weeks ago
The Hateful Eight - I liked it, but it was very-by-the-numbers for a Tarantino film.
I didn't take issues with alot of the stuff, it was basically what you'd expect from one of his films. Certain scenes that border on self-indulgence, in other words lasting a little bit longer than needed. Dialogue scenes that go on a bit too much and don't advance the plot, some pretense to justify excessive use of the n word and the ending was almost too predictable.
It's what I expect from one of his films and I normally love it, this though was missing a spark. It wasn't one of his better films, but it was still a Tarantino film I guess.
Thanks for the review. I was on the fence about seeing this but I'll pass and just wait for it on dvd. I've becoming tired of Tarentino recent films as they demonstrate all those negative qualities you stated above. The fact that there is a looong running time (almost 3 hours) was a huge turn off as well.
They just don't make movies like they used to. I rarely watch new horror anymore. The so called "summer blockbuster" seasons are shit too.
Yup. The movies being released have been shit for a long time now. Gotta admit though that the Mission Impossible franchise is still watchable and entertaining to me. The Marvel superhero films basically follow a template and are the same for the most part. Side note: the netflix Marvel tv shows are pretty entertaining.
#952 Re: Guns N' Roses » Something is up with Pitman » 565 weeks ago
I'm with ya on this. I take Pitman's involvement as something Chinese related is on tap because I don't get why they want him otherwise. I've seen some people say he's needed on tracks like NR but I guess those people forgot GNR has been performing that since 1991.
Outside of NR (which Axl can play), is there any song from the setlist (non-CD tracks) that requires keyboards? To me both Dizzy and Pittman aren't really needed and just add to the clutter.
#953 Re: Dust N' Bones & Cyborg Slunks » Guns N' Roses Member, Quarter Final 3 » 565 weeks ago
Izzy. Love Duff but he is nowhere near as good a songwriter as Izzy.
#954 Re: Dust N' Bones & Cyborg Slunks » Guns N' Roses Member, Elimination Round 7 » 565 weeks ago
I need to whip out that 99 stuff. I remember how horrid that version of IRS was.
Thanks for pointing this out. I think I heard that version years ago. Anyway, I found it on youtube (along with CITR, TWAT). IRS isn't as horrible as I'd thought it be but most of it was just a wall of noise for me. As for CITR, it's not finished and you can tell the vocals aren't mixed in properly. Edit: also listened to TWAT and it's OK. The ending is a clusterfuck and there is where Buckethead improved it immensly:
#955 Re: Guns N' Roses » Looks like rehearsals have started! » 565 weeks ago
The line from Pitman that should ENRAGE you is his carefree attitude about putting an album out. Where in the world of Slash and Duff (Real Guns) they can't imagine not putting out music. With Slash and Duff back in the band Mother Goose better get on board or Fuck Off
Yep, artists still release albums even if they aren't making money on them anymore. It makes this guy easier to criticize for me (and I also hate hiis "contributions" to the songs). Seriously, he should just be quiet and thank his lucky stars that he is involved with this.
#956 Re: Guns N' Roses » Official Statement coming from Guns camp tonight. » 566 weeks ago
misterID wrote:And people are bitching... Am I like in bizarro world?
I was about to get my panties in a wad over the Kimmel thing but the Coachella announcement made that unnecessary.
I understand hardcore fans wanting different lineups for the reunion but when you get down to brass tacks this is the best GNR news we've had in the 21st century. Well I suppose you could make a case for Rio 01, leaks, and CD's release but NOW things are actually looking up. There's a legit possibility of new music to go along with the reunion and I don't see how anyone can balk at that.
Yeah, those things are minor in the grand scheme of things. As much as I'd like for Adler to be back I can understand why they would not do it for a full tour. I don't really know why Pittman and Reed are there but it's a small trade off to see Slash, Duff and Axl perform together for the first time in 20+ years.
#957 Re: Guns N' Roses » So... new music » 567 weeks ago
Yeah Coma was hard to pull off live even back then. Factor in age and.....unlikely to happen. I'll add Locomotive to that as well. Out of those UYI epics, NR and Estranged are probably the only ones in contention.
I doubt they are playing Coma since as you mention it's very difficult. I could see the Garden being played as well as The Blues, Catcher, TWAT or This I Love from the CD era.
The big info here is that he has rehearsed with Slash and Duff recently. That was a big point of contention during the break up of the original band.
#958 Re: Guns N' Roses » Coachella Festival profile and rumours » 567 weeks ago
They will never be the Stones. They blew that all to hell in the mid-90's when they imploded on themselves. I say that as someone who strongly prefers the limited GN'R catalog to the vast Stones catalog. I like the Stones' hits but can't make it through their deep cuts. Guns from 86-91 had one of the most incredible runs ever IMHO. Crazy thing is a lot of their best stuff flies under the radar.
I've been listening to the Stones a lot the past few days and find most of their "deep cuts" pretty accessible. For some reason, some of the really bluesy based tracks just bore me though.
#959 Re: Guns N' Roses » Potential Opening Acts » 567 weeks ago
Me_Wise_Magic wrote:I think recommended Bob Ezrin to help out with CD.
Yeah and look where that got us....
Would you say he was wrong in his assessment of CD?
#960 Re: Guns N' Roses » Coachella Festival profile and rumours » 567 weeks ago
I actually don't think it would be that hard for him at all. The issue is him staying sober.
The majority of the set list would be mostly AFD tracks, Patience, NR, KOHD, Don't Cry, YCBM and a variety of other cuts anyway.
So I agree with SG that he shouldn't have that much difficulty with the UYI titles, considering that a fair number of them were written while he was still in the band.
