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Andrew D'Vrey
Film Handler

Posts: 92
From: St. Paul, MN USA
Registered: Dec 1999

posted 02-27-2000 02:46 AM

Just built and played a sneak of "What Planet Are You From?" and thought I'd give a heads up. In the begining of the movie there are some scrolling words along with the opening narration. The worlds scroll from the center to the top...not like credits (bottom to top).

Just thought I'd throw that in since it kinda looks like you're out of frame when you're really not, and I know how anal we all are about that here.

BTW...hillarious movie, loved it.

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"And the monkey flips the switch."
- Major Don West, "Lost In Space"

Andrew D'Vrey
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John Walsh
Film God

Posts: 2490
From: Connecticut, USA, Earth, Milky Way
Registered: Oct 1999

posted 02-27-2000 09:26 AM

Yeah, we ran a sneak of, "What Planet Are You From?" last night (Sat.) Got a big yawn from the audience. They could stay and see, "Hanging Up," which didn't make them much happier since it's not so great either.

Our big money-maker last night was, "Whole Nine Yards." I liked, "Pitch Black"; it's cheapie sci-fi. I watched it from the port window when I could. If you go see it expecting nothing, you'll get more than you thought.

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Greg Mueller
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1687
From: Port Gamble, WA
Registered: Jun 99

posted 02-27-2000 03:23 PM

I thought Pitch Dark had some interesting "lighting" effects during the different sun's shinning. Otherwise I think your assessment is pretty much on. I was thinking of taking a vacation in Australia, but if they have bugs like, that I ain't goin

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David Koegel
Film Handler

Posts: 55
From: Alexandria, VA
Registered: Jun 99

posted 02-27-2000 07:44 PM

Greg: LOL!

I loved the movie (ignoring the technical glitch I described in another post). If you liked Starship Troopers, you'd like this one too, though less bug juice. What appealed to me was the lack of "name" stars, so you haven't a clue who is gonna survive. Less predictable that way. And you are right, John: Have no expectations (I was clueless going into the movie, being dragged there by friends) and it's a wild ride.

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Andrew D'Vrey
Film Handler

Posts: 92
From: St. Paul, MN USA
Registered: Dec 1999

posted 02-29-2000 12:21 AM

Greg:

Yes, Pitch Black's sun scorched scenes were dones via dunking the film stock in bleach! Turned out pretty damn good too, IMHO

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