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Memory: The Origins of Alien (2019)
What a missed Opportunity
Well, the only GOOD news is, hopefully one day someone will take the helm and do a truly comprehensive documentary about "Alien". This is NOT it. "Alien" certainly deserves it. While this documentary may include some existential and interesting contributions not before stated it certainly lacks in giving credit where credit is due. Alien is an artistic endeavor and unfortunately leaves out a whole lot of artists involved. Where was Ron Cobb (set design) and Mobius (costume, and ship design). Oh, no. Those were all RIDLEY's ideas (according to the documentary). And what about POST PRODUCTION? Ben Burtt is mentioned ONCE and NO mention at all about music and this is what really amazed me, NO MENTION about editorial. If you are a true "Alien" fan then you will have heard MOST of what is in this already. Give it a pass and hope for somebody later to pick up and carry the torch.
The Wicker Man (2006)
What a disappointment
I was SOOO looking forward to this film as I'm a HUGE fan of the original. This was just plain awful. I really think that some people that make films are so disconnected with reality. I mean our protagonist finds a plane that just lands and cant find the pilot and instead of LOOKING for the pilot or TRYING to get the radio equipment to work he just moves onto something mundane. I swear this film is about the lead actor (Cage) and isn't anything the story was supposed to revolve around. In the original it was about the horror and insanity of this town and in this movie its all about the protagonist and his mental condition. I KNEW this film was in trouble when I saw about 5 studio company labels at the front of the picture. Too many chefs...