Some general points: Interesting that Waltz got the Oscar again for much the same performance he got his first Oscar for. He's charismatic nonetheless. Weird use of rap songs. Uneven tone. Editing was both disconcerting and a little loose. Tarantino needs an editor that can stand up to his ego. The last act was predictable cliche. Great cinematography. Strong performances, although the females were underwritten this time. Wasn't convinced by Tarantino's cameo as an Australian miner. He probably should resist the temptation to cast himself. When it was violent, it was deliciously over-the-top. All up, another very watchable Tarantino flick.

Resonance FM radio has The OST Show podcast...

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This last decade shall be easily recognizable in future years for all the skin-tight Kevlar weave/mesh outfits everyone is wearing in everything. Beats spandex and tinfoil I suppose.

Missing the greatest feat of Steadicam EVAH!- Russian Ark

Thanks - so we should get there about 2020 or so, as the industry tries to keep ahead of ultra HD 4K TVs in home theatres.

It's one small Thermal Exhaust Port for Luke, one giant plot hole for Lucas.

Sorry 'bout the spoilers. I assumed the participants above had seen the film (it was released over three months ago, and is based on a bestselling book). What's the rule on spoilers? End of theatrical run? One year? The main attraction of the movie is the wonderful cinematography, effects, acting, and directing. The story doesn't hinge on a critical twist, like a murder mystery does. But apologies all the same.

The Japanese investigators were asking 'what actually happened?' It was suggested that the recount of actual events was unsatisfactory, so why don't they accept the fantastical story instead? And they did. Imagine your grandmother died? Would you want the truth or the 'she's just gone away for a long time' explanation?

Different channels? What are the other ways that truth can be sought? Besides empirical science, there's....? Revelation? Authority? Tradition? Intuition? How have these last four contributed to our understanding of the universe?

The movie wasn't endorsing 'different channels at seeking truth'. It clearly stated the animal / floating island account was a story. A superior story, indeed, but still a story. Therefore, it's an aesthetic claim, not an epistemological claim.

So how did DiF do in picking the Razzie winners? Boy, was Prometheus snubbed or what?

to return to topic...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2013/feb … life-of-pi

Yes, it's a gorgeous looking film - and deserves the awards it's won for directing, cinematography and VFX. It's a 'big screen' film too, so if you get a chance to see it as its best, go for it.

Have you seen Life of Pi? Jaw-dropping cinematography. The compositions, the lighting, the oners. As nice as Skyfall is, Life of Pi pips it.