JBond's Top Ten Thread - Page 68

IanTheCool · 07-23-2012, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JBond

Or do you mean because he was brought right back?

Yeah

bbf2 · 07-23-2012, 04:37 AM

The list was the most shocking deaths, not the most moving or permanent or whatever. There were a good two years where people thought Spock was legitimately dead.

**JBond** · 07-23-2012, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dracula

Well, he's either trapped in his own dream or he's home with his children, either way he's not dead. Or did I miss something?

Nah, I was kidding around.

Ramplate · 07-23-2012, 08:07 AM

I figured Spock was coming back when he put his fingers on McCoy's head and said "Remember."

There were rumors about the Spock scene months before the film came out - but no one would either confirm or deny it.
The opening scene was pretty abrupt when they were doing the test - and for a moment we all thought that was it for him - until the doors opened and he got up.
Everyone in the theater really giggled when Kirk asked him "Aren't you dead?"
People giggled when Spock stood up in the radiation chamber and straightened out his tunic too. But that was more nervous laughter - it was a pretty serious moment for Trekkies

Neverending · 08-07-2012, 08:52 AM

Marvin Hamlisch, the only guy nominated for a Bond music score, passed away. In his honor:

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

Ramplate · 08-07-2012, 08:55 AM

bummer - he was one of my favorite

That definitely sounds like the 70's with that wawa guitar lol

Neverending · 08-07-2012, 08:57 AM

I don't remember if JBond and I did a music ranking. If we haven't, then we should definitely do one now. Although most people probably won't care.

Ramplate · 08-07-2012, 09:00 AM

He did a theme ranking

Neverending · 08-07-2012, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ramplate

He did a theme ranking

Indeed.

**JBond** · 08-31-2012, 03:43 AM

Top 30 Opening Credit Sequences in Film

Note: This list does not include all sequences to open up a film. To make the list there must be credits on the screen. Music is often a factor in the ranking.

This one was tough because I didn't have much of a pre-determined list in my head before starting. I started by jotting a few down and then searched many lists on the internet. I clearly wasn't alone in not being able to recall the best ones, because with every new list I found, I found examples that the people before them clearly forgot. So hopefully mine has a good mix of genres and tastes. But I am sure to have missed some.

Also be warned, while many lists on the internet like to say "these credits were amazing for their time," for the most part, my list will not. (But I'll give a shout out here or there)

30. Panic Room (2002)

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Really nothing too fancy here, but they really have a presence. With the camera moving to keep perspective, it's like there are really 10 foot letters hovering over the city. The title of the movie even reflects in the building windows. These credits are a bit remeniscent of North by Northwest.

29. Speed (1994)

I forgot who it was on the boards, but someone recently pointed out that the title credits for Speed was pretty cool. I agreed and decided to eventually make a list. I may have ranked it higher if I could watch it again, but alas, I can't find it on Youtube.

It displayed credits while decending an entire elevator shaft. Another simple one, but it did a great job of setting the mood.

28. EuroTrip (2004)

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Probably a pretty crappy movie, I wouldn't know, but the opening credits are very creative and good for a few laughs.

27. Beetlejuice (1988)

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I used to get such a kick out of this one as a kid. Great music, but this wouldn't have made the list if it wasn't for the final gag.

26. Saturday Night Fever (1977)

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Despite the disco, there's something pretty cool about this opening. (Try watching this one after the "Shaft" opening credits)

Nilade · 08-31-2012, 10:20 AM

Euro Trip had its moments.

Neverending · 08-31-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JBond

27. Beetlejuice (1988)

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Tim Burton always creates amazing opening credits. Here, the music is energetic but the footage is of a mundane New England town. And that reflects the movie perfectly because it's about a mundane New England couple haunting a house. It's genius, really.

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26. Saturday Night Fever (1977)

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That's one of the most iconic opening credits. And for good reasons. Someone walking the streets, checking out the hot girls, and stopping for Pizza is essentially the daily routine of an average New Yorker.

MovieBuff801 · 08-31-2012, 01:43 PM

I agree about Beetlejuice -- the music is really what makes those opening credits so memorable. They even used Danny Elfman's theme in one of the commercials for ParaNorman.

**JBond** · 08-31-2012, 01:53 PM

They did that so people would think ParaNorman had somethign to do with Tim Burton.

MovieBuff801 · 08-31-2012, 01:58 PM

Yeah...cause Dark Shadows did so well at the box office.

Neverending · 08-31-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by moviebuff801

I agree about Beetlejuice -- the music is really what makes those opening credits so memorable. They even used Danny Elfman's theme in one of the commercials for ParaNorman.

Elfman's Beetlejuice theme is used in almost every trailer/commerical for "dark comedies." I'm surprised you're noticing now.

MovieBuff801 · 08-31-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Neverending

Elfman's Beetlejuice theme is used in almost every trailer/commerical for "dark comedies." I'm surprised you're noticing now.

Examples?

**JBond** · 08-31-2012, 05:56 PM

It was the first time I noticed it. I must be a moron too.

**JBond** · 08-31-2012, 06:18 PM

25. Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)

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Great animation and song.

24. Reservoir Dogs (1992)

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Apparently this one defines a whole new generation of credits. At least that's what everyone says on the internet. I like it, I just don't love it. This is me throwing it a bone.

23. Fight Club (1999)

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(4:17)

There's no good video of this, the above clip has a tiny bit, but I'm sure you remember it starts at the molecular level and travels outward to a gun on Edward Norton. I feel like comic book movies have ripped this off, notably Spider-Man.

The music's pretty awesome too. I'm starting to think David Fincher appreciates a good credit sequence..

22. The Big Lebowski (1998)

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Pure Cohen.

21. JCVD (2008)

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If you were to describe this one to someone, there's no reason why'd they'd watch it. You really have to see it. It's just Jean-Claude Van Damme doing his thing, but the way it's presented, with no narrative and JCVD going through the motions, it allows itself to fill up with all the nostalgia and B-movie style that people like me grew up with.

It's cliche JCVD, but with a song you'd expect to open up a Tarantino film and editing you'd expect out of Children of Men.

The ending gag is kind of funny, too.

iv3rdawG · 08-31-2012, 06:25 PM

Reservoir Dogs is just simple and cool. The music makes it though.

bbf2 · 08-31-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JBond

Top 30 Opening Credit Sequences in Film

27. Beetlejuice (1988)

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

I used to get such a kick out of this one as a kid. Great music, but this wouldn't have made the list if it wasn't for the final gag.

What do you mean by final gag? I just see a pan over a bunch of houses. Do you mean by the fact that the last house is so far away from the others? I haven't seen the movie since I was a kid so I don't remember if something came after it.

**JBond** · 08-31-2012, 06:51 PM

The credits show shots of a real city, then near the end (1:57) they fade into shots of a model. Then a spider crawls over a model house when you think it's a real house.

Neverending · 08-31-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by moviebuff801

Examples?

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Originally Posted by JBond

It was the first time I noticed it. I must be a moron too.

Here's a list of the 200 most used trailer music:

http://www.soundtrack.net/trailers/frequent/

Beetlejuice is #22

IanTheCool · 08-31-2012, 07:44 PM

Speed, sweet!

**JBond** · 08-31-2012, 11:07 PM

Oh, funny thing about the Saturday Night Fever opening. When my mom saw that during its original release, she was in the theater that Travolta walks by. The crowd went nuts.

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Ramplate Muwahahaha!...Hamster. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,666	bummer - he was one of my favorite That definitely sounds like the 70's with that wawa guitar lol __________________ "When I said 'nuke the Chinese' I meant put the take out in the microwave!" "We're not spies, mate. I don't even speak Russian." "What?" "I don't...Am I speaking Russian? How come I'm speaking Russian?"

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Neverending sex Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 18,115	I don't remember if JBond and I did a music ranking. If we haven't, then we should definitely do one now. Although most people probably won't care. __________________ "Would you like some boob action?" -Conan O'Brien July 13, 2004 12:55 AM "We’re No. 1 in TBS’ key demographic: People who can’t afford HBO." - Conan O'Brien May 18, 2011 "I honestly don't know who gives me a bigger boner: Zoe Saldana OR Chris Pine. Star Trek Into My Pants!" - Kevin Smith February 24, 2013 The Batman Appreciation Thread

08-07-2012, 09:00 AM	#1683
Ramplate Muwahahaha!...Hamster. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,666	He did a theme ranking __________________ "When I said 'nuke the Chinese' I meant put the take out in the microwave!" "We're not spies, mate. I don't even speak Russian." "What?" "I don't...Am I speaking Russian? How come I'm speaking Russian?"

08-31-2012, 03:43 AM	#1685
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,503	Top 30 Opening Credit Sequences in Film Note: This list does not include all sequences to open up a film. To make the list there must be credits on the screen. Music is often a factor in the ranking. This one was tough because I didn't have much of a pre-determined list in my head before starting. I started by jotting a few down and then searched many lists on the internet. I clearly wasn't alone in not being able to recall the best ones, because with every new list I found, I found examples that the people before them clearly forgot. So hopefully mine has a good mix of genres and tastes. But I am sure to have missed some. Also be warned, while many lists on the internet like to say "these credits were amazing for their time," for the most part, my list will not. (But I'll give a shout out here or there) 30. Panic Room (2002) VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: Really nothing too fancy here, but they really have a presence. With the camera moving to keep perspective, it's like there are really 10 foot letters hovering over the city. The title of the movie even reflects in the building windows. These credits are a bit remeniscent of North by Northwest. 29. Speed (1994) I forgot who it was on the boards, but someone recently pointed out that the title credits for Speed was pretty cool. I agreed and decided to eventually make a list. I may have ranked it higher if I could watch it again, but alas, I can't find it on Youtube. It displayed credits while decending an entire elevator shaft. Another simple one, but it did a great job of setting the mood. 28. EuroTrip (2004) VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: Probably a pretty crappy movie, I wouldn't know, but the opening credits are very creative and good for a few laughs. 27. Beetlejuice (1988) VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: I used to get such a kick out of this one as a kid. Great music, but this wouldn't have made the list if it wasn't for the final gag. 26. Saturday Night Fever (1977) VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: Despite the disco, there's something pretty cool about this opening. (Try watching this one after the "Shaft" opening credits) __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday Last edited by JBond; 08-31-2012 at 03:46 AM.

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Nilade In glorious Technicolor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: West Hollywood Posts: 3,952	Euro Trip had its moments. __________________ Dattebayo!!!

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MovieBuff801 Fringe Division Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walter's Lab Posts: 10,885	I agree about Beetlejuice -- the music is really what makes those opening credits so memorable. They even used Danny Elfman's theme in one of the commercials for ParaNorman. __________________ AFI Top 100 Movies (1998) Seen: 67 out of 100

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JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,503	They did that so people would think ParaNorman had somethign to do with Tim Burton. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

08-31-2012, 01:58 PM	#1690
MovieBuff801 Fringe Division Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walter's Lab Posts: 10,885	Yeah...cause Dark Shadows did so well at the box office. __________________ AFI Top 100 Movies (1998) Seen: 67 out of 100

08-31-2012, 05:56 PM	#1693
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,503	It was the first time I noticed it. I must be a moron too. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

08-31-2012, 06:18 PM	#1694
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,503	25. Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: Great animation and song. 24. Reservoir Dogs (1992) VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: Apparently this one defines a whole new generation of credits. At least that's what everyone says on the internet. I like it, I just don't love it. This is me throwing it a bone. 23. Fight Club (1999) VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: (4:17) There's no good video of this, the above clip has a tiny bit, but I'm sure you remember it starts at the molecular level and travels outward to a gun on Edward Norton. I feel like comic book movies have ripped this off, notably Spider-Man. The music's pretty awesome too. I'm starting to think David Fincher appreciates a good credit sequence.. 22. The Big Lebowski (1998) VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: Pure Cohen. 21. JCVD (2008) VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: If you were to describe this one to someone, there's no reason why'd they'd watch it. You really have to see it. It's just Jean-Claude Van Damme doing his thing, but the way it's presented, with no narrative and JCVD going through the motions, it allows itself to fill up with all the nostalgia and B-movie style that people like me grew up with. It's cliche JCVD, but with a song you'd expect to open up a Tarantino film and editing you'd expect out of Children of Men. The ending gag is kind of funny, too. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday Last edited by JBond; 08-31-2012 at 06:22 PM.

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08-31-2012, 06:51 PM	#1697
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,503	The credits show shots of a real city, then near the end (1:57) they fade into shots of a model. Then a spider crawls over a model house when you think it's a real house. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

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08-31-2012, 11:07 PM	#1700
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,503	Oh, funny thing about the Saturday Night Fever opening. When my mom saw that during its original release, she was in the theater that Travolta walks by. The crowd went nuts. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday