Yeah, that scene about the knife is still in public consciousness. Someone below your post mentioned Basic Instinct, but then most people know about the leg-crossing scene. I suppose it says something about those films that single scenes are only referenced, but those films are still in the general public's mind. Both those films don't seem to sit too well with this thread.
There's another couple of scenes from CD1/2.
The crotch clutch scene.
The can of food throw.
I'd also throw in the croc and the canteen scene. And Linda Kowolski in that swim suit was quite a picture also.
Robin Hood (Kevin Costner version) was massive. It was all everyone spoke of back then and the song was lodged in the No.1 chart position for MONTHS! Now it has faded almost into the past.
Titanic was so huge that people were going and seeing it multiple times in a week and sobbing in the streets. Now it is seen as corny with hammy acting and has lost its sparkle.
The Star Trek films were also massive but some of the later ones were not that memorable.
Yeah, Costner's RH doesn't seem to get mentioned with the popular interpretations
of the legend, like the Errol Flynn film, or the Richard Greene and
Michael Praed/Jason Connery TV shows.
I've mentioned this before, but Nathan Rabin has an interesting series
of articles on just this subject, "Forgotbusters" :
Yeah, Costner's RH doesn't seem to get mentioned with the popular interpretations
of the legend, like the Errol Flynn film, or the Richard Greene and
Michael Praed/Jason Connery TV shows.
I've mentioned this before, but Nathan Rabin has an interesting series
of articles on just this subject, "Forgotbusters" :
I had read the Avatar one but didn't realise he had written about others. In a way these are the direct opposite of cult films, liked by many for a short time instead of being loved by a few for a long time.
I didn't even realise Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer was already filmed and released. In 2007, too! I was actually waiting for it since seeing the mediocre Fantastic 4 in 2005.
That site looks fun, though. I'm bookmarking it (well, as soon as I recover from the shock). Thanks for the heads up.
E.T. - it was truly everywhere. Toys, keyrings, heavy media coverage, sweater tops, parodies, comics, posters, etc. I never saw the film because it was so hyped that I was already sick of it when it was finally released. Nowadays it seems to only crop up in an article here and there.
ET has an incredible, long lasting legacy though. So many kids got BMXs the Christmas following that movie, in the UK anyway. I'm sure BMX wouldn't have been anywhere near as huge as it was in it's heyday without ET, and I still see the odd old skool Kuwahara BMX recreated as the ET version that was released in the wake of the movie. The originals are still a collectors favourite too.
ET has an incredible, long lasting legacy though. So many kids got BMXs the Christmas following that movie, in the UK anyway. I'm sure BMX wouldn't have been anywhere near as huge as it was in it's heyday without ET, and I still see the odd old skool Kuwahara BMX recreated as the ET version that was released in the wake of the movie. The originals are still a collectors favourite too.
Well if BMX is its biggest contribution to nowadays that kinda makes the point the film itself is somewhat forgotten
Well if BMX is its biggest contribution to nowadays that kinda makes the point the film itself is somewhat forgotten
It's still a lasting legacy that a lot of other movies don't have. That there are still people buying and selling ET Kuwahara bikes now suggests the movie is not forgotten, even if it is only amongst the old skool BMX community.
I think some films are just iconic for either the Actors in it or quotes from it. Think of the most iconic films: Godfather, Apocalypse Now, Star Wars, Jaws, Indiana Jones etc.
Another reason is maybe nowadays going to the cinema to see the latest film isn't that big of a deal. When I was younger it was a treat, to go and see the "talked about film". These day with all the trailers, facebook etc you virtually know the film before going to see it.
Back when I was young mid 70's you went to see a film either because your friends had seen it or it was "special" I remember going to see "star wars", my dad was in the Navy and in the pay office was the poster, and one of the girls told him it's fantastic. So home on leave he comes, and off to see we went. We had no real idea what it was about.
Films these days just don't seem special, and you don't have to wait 20 or 30 years to see it in your own home.
As Good As It Gets is in fact remembered a great deal, especially in other films using lines from it - the most often quoted line is about wanting to be a better person.
In fact an interesting thread might be on films that 'quote' other films - for example the way in which Pulp Fiction references Kiss Me Deadly a couple of times with the underlit face from the case.
ET has an incredible, long lasting legacy though. So many kids got BMXs the Christmas following that movie, in the UK anyway. I'm sure BMX wouldn't have been anywhere near as huge as it was in it's heyday without ET, and I still see the odd old skool Kuwahara BMX recreated as the ET version that was released in the wake of the movie. The originals are still a collectors favourite too.
ET has an incredible, long lasting legacy though. So many kids got BMXs the Christmas following that movie, in the UK anyway. I'm sure BMX wouldn't have been anywhere near as huge as it was in it's heyday without ET, and I still see the odd old skool Kuwahara BMX recreated as the ET version that was released in the wake of the movie. The originals are still a collectors favourite too.
E.T. still gets mentioned a bit by people I know, and still gets homaged
in shows like "The Simpsons" and "American Dad!" so I'd hardly
think it's forgotten. :cool:
Now "Mac And Me", on the other hand, is only remembered with
derisive laughter....
As Good As It Gets is in fact remembered a great deal, especially in other films using lines from it - the most often quoted line is about wanting to be a better person.
In fact an interesting thread might be on films that 'quote' other films - for example the way in which Pulp Fiction references Kiss Me Deadly a couple of times with the underlit face from the case.
Is As Good As It Gets quoted in that many other movies? I don't know the context on a few of these, but here I only see The Heat and American Dreamz as applicable:
Kind of on topic but, I don't understand why Disney/Pixar treat A Bug's Life, Ratatouille and in the last couple of years UP and The Incredibles like a read-headed stepchild.
Peter Jacksons version of King Kong? One of the top 5 grossing films of 2005. It's hardly ever mentioned now and is relegated to re-runs on ITV2/3/4 (delete as applicable)
Peter Jacksons version of King Kong? One of the top 5 grossing films of 2005. It's hardly ever mentioned now and is relegated to re-runs on ITV2/3/4 (delete as applicable)
I like that film. I don't get the hate for it. No it's not the original. But it's not a bad remake in anyway.
I went to see Blade in 1998 when it came out & loved it.
The 2nd one was good, but the third one killed it dead, as it was trying to be Blade, but with less Blade.
With Marvel churning out superhero films almost monthly & rebooting the ones that its got the rights back for, I would have thought a reimagining of Blade would be in the offing?
Despite its award success, and gaining quite some recognition at the time The Artist was still a pretty niche film - most people that weren't particuarly interested in films (i.e. the more mainstream viewership) weren't really going to see it. It also didn't pave the way for longevity really - it doesn't warrant a sequel or a franchise, isn't going to be seen by kids... it was quite limited in its accessibility.
Ratatouille (feel like this is the "forgotten" Pixar movie.
Really? I feel that A Bug's Life is the forgotten Pixar film. It was so long ago that it was released now, and it has the misfortune of being wedged between the first two Toy Story films. A shame, as I think it was brilliantly done!
Kind of on topic but, I don't understand why Disney/Pixar treat A Bug's Life, Ratatouille and in the last couple of years UP and The Incredibles like a read-headed stepchild.
Is that to say the more successful Pixar films that haven't been given a sequel (aside from The Incredibles, which is now getting a sequel)? I found there was an awful amount of hype for Up, although the film never really grabbed me - it had nothing on WALL-E for me, though both films seem to have been very well received overall
I like [King Kong]. I don't get the hate for it. No it's not the original. But it's not a bad remake in anyway.
I think it's an okay film, it's just that it takes far too long to get going. I appreciate and even enjoy the longevity of most of Peter Jackson's films - I feel his two big slip ups though were The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, and his King Kong. It's over an hour before we even make it to the island, let alone see the gorilla. Then there was the awful dinosaur stampede which seemed to defy physics on every level. For me, King Kong is a rare example of a film that has a poor half and a good half - where the good half is the second half. The end of the film is superb, powerful, well animated, well scored, well acted, creepy in places (the bug pit). It's just a shame it took so darned long to get to it, and it puts me off watching.
As for films I think fit the bill a bit here...
The Narnia film series seems to have continually get forgotten. The films are divisive at any rate (I'm personally not a fan, they're too preachy - so I guess in line with the text) but they're relatively successful at the box office - in fact The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe was Disney's biggest worldwide release at the time. I don't even know who has the rights to them now but they're pressing ahead with The Silver Chair next. I can't say I'm bothered.
Clint Eastwood and his films..Is he still acting now ?
A lot of people thought Grand Torino would be his last acting role but then he did Trouble with the Curve as a favour to his producer who directed it, so who knows. Currently enjoying modest success as a director with American Sniper.;-)
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The crotch clutch scene.
The can of food throw.
I'd also throw in the croc and the canteen scene. And Linda Kowolski in that swim suit was quite a picture also.
Yeah, Costner's RH doesn't seem to get mentioned with the popular interpretations
of the legend, like the Errol Flynn film, or the Richard Greene and
Michael Praed/Jason Connery TV shows.
I've mentioned this before, but Nathan Rabin has an interesting series
of articles on just this subject, "Forgotbusters" :
http://thedissolve.com/features/forgotbusters/
I had read the Avatar one but didn't realise he had written about others. In a way these are the direct opposite of cult films, liked by many for a short time instead of being loved by a few for a long time.
That site looks fun, though. I'm bookmarking it (well, as soon as I recover from the shock). Thanks for the heads up.
Big hit at the time, lots of hype.
Keanu, Sandra & even Dennis Hopper.
ET has an incredible, long lasting legacy though. So many kids got BMXs the Christmas following that movie, in the UK anyway. I'm sure BMX wouldn't have been anywhere near as huge as it was in it's heyday without ET, and I still see the odd old skool Kuwahara BMX recreated as the ET version that was released in the wake of the movie. The originals are still a collectors favourite too.
Well if BMX is its biggest contribution to nowadays that kinda makes the point the film itself is somewhat forgotten
It's still a lasting legacy that a lot of other movies don't have. That there are still people buying and selling ET Kuwahara bikes now suggests the movie is not forgotten, even if it is only amongst the old skool BMX community.
Another reason is maybe nowadays going to the cinema to see the latest film isn't that big of a deal. When I was younger it was a treat, to go and see the "talked about film". These day with all the trailers, facebook etc you virtually know the film before going to see it.
Back when I was young mid 70's you went to see a film either because your friends had seen it or it was "special" I remember going to see "star wars", my dad was in the Navy and in the pay office was the poster, and one of the girls told him it's fantastic. So home on leave he comes, and off to see we went. We had no real idea what it was about.
Films these days just don't seem special, and you don't have to wait 20 or 30 years to see it in your own home.
Big hit and good film, but since it finished in cinemas everyone seems to have forgotten about it.
In fact an interesting thread might be on films that 'quote' other films - for example the way in which Pulp Fiction references Kiss Me Deadly a couple of times with the underlit face from the case.
E.T. still gets mentioned a bit by people I know, and still gets homaged
in shows like "The Simpsons" and "American Dad!" so I'd hardly
think it's forgotten. :cool:
Now "Mac And Me", on the other hand, is only remembered with
derisive laughter....
Is As Good As It Gets quoted in that many other movies? I don't know the context on a few of these, but here I only see The Heat and American Dreamz as applicable:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119822/movieconnections#referenced_in
Most probably because it was a bog standard action flick...entertaining but not really memorable.
Yeah. Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close, William H. Macy, Paul Guilfoyle, Dean Stockwell.
What a waste of a cast.
I like that film. I don't get the hate for it. No it's not the original. But it's not a bad remake in anyway.
I went to see Blade in 1998 when it came out & loved it.
The 2nd one was good, but the third one killed it dead, as it was trying to be Blade, but with less Blade.
With Marvel churning out superhero films almost monthly & rebooting the ones that its got the rights back for, I would have thought a reimagining of Blade would be in the offing?
Really? I feel that A Bug's Life is the forgotten Pixar film. It was so long ago that it was released now, and it has the misfortune of being wedged between the first two Toy Story films. A shame, as I think it was brilliantly done!
Is that to say the more successful Pixar films that haven't been given a sequel (aside from The Incredibles, which is now getting a sequel)? I found there was an awful amount of hype for Up, although the film never really grabbed me - it had nothing on WALL-E for me, though both films seem to have been very well received overall
A lot of people thought Grand Torino would be his last acting role but then he did Trouble with the Curve as a favour to his producer who directed it, so who knows. Currently enjoying modest success as a director with American Sniper.;-)