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Icon-Cat posted:Then "The Matrix" came out on DVD and became the benchmark at least as far as video and audio were concerned. Fiiiiiiine. Ghostbusters and the Matrix were my first two DVD purchases. Bought them before I had the player. Also, GB is always the DVD I put in any system as a "test" run. I just got a 360, and wasn't sure if you could play DVD's without the totally-unnecessary remote add-on. Yay for MS not doing that anymore. Timby posted:
 "Spate's"cletus42o posted:Well, that's what I heard! Even though it's a different character, this post reminded me of when all hell breaks loose and the GB hall blows its lid. Peck, outside, stops the Ghostbusters and tells them that this blast is a direct result of their behaviour and equipment in the building. After he says all of that, Egon just breaks his cool and yells "YOUR MOTHER!!" and the awesome half-song by Mick Smiley starts up. I as well was blown away when I finally listened to the entire soundtrack. Also, this film was the first film to teach me the difference between soundtrack and score. I always wanted the 80's funky bridge music on tape/cd/whatever. A long time ago, I had a link that had downloadable mp3's of every track from the score. I've never noticed the "Oh poo poo, how much do we charge for this job.... thanks Egon!" part. I can't believe it. I thought I had mentally covered every single loving second of both of these films, and thanks to this thread, I've seen something new! Few bits of trivia: GB1: The Ray-Ghost-Orgasm scene was actually in the novelization. Ray and Winston were called to a job at a place called Fort Detmerring (I may be mistaken, but I don't think so). They were checking the whole place out, and couldn't find anything. Ray puts on an old coat, can't remember who he said he looked like, but it was some prince. Anyway, he falls asleep, and wakes up later to an eery feeling. He sees the ghost above him, and it disappears. Then the stuff that happens in the movie happens. It was weird reading about Ray having an orgasm, but whatever. He starts moaning, thinking "I don't think we're going to catch this one." Winston hears the moans, knocks on the door, and ray yells back "Later, maaaaan!!!", almost annoyed. I believe they filmed some of this aside from what we saw. Why else is Ray wearing that fancy coat in the scene? Another thing is in the deleted scenes, when Murray and Aykroyd are playing two bums. In the novelization (again, I realize it was written afterwards, but it's a really good read for any hardcore GB fan), there are two characters that are regular citizens, one guys last name is Coombs and the other is Bojay, I believe. Anyway, I think the two characters are inspired by the two bums that never made it into the final film. In the book, those two characters would pretty much watch everything happen from the sidelines. It was neat to get an outsider's perspective on things, like Stay Puft, and the HQ explosion. A very odd addition to something that's not even really hinted at in the film. The part of Louis Tully was originally given to John Candy, and he was going to some sort of nosy and brash German neighbour, but he "didn't understand the part", and turned it down. Moranis just took it in a totally different direction. Well, maybe not TOTALLY, but different enough. Also, who else can spot Ron Jeremy in this film? He's off to the far left, right after Janine says "That's the sign alright. Going out of business." GB2: Deleted scenes exist for GB2, but they're pretty much used in the Montage scenes. One scene is Louis Tulley donning the GB suit and hunting slimer at the HQ. The part where the GB's rig up the complex trap at the jewellery story is there as well. Also, as we all know, Ray gets possessed by Vigo after looking at the painting for too long. He then goes on some sort of crazy rampage with the car, taking sharp turns. Another shot in the montage is of Peter in the car, looking at Ray, and then doing a double take. The scene with the jogger was a bit more in-depth as well. Eugene Levy and Andrea Martin were originally asked to be in the first Ghostbusters movie, I believe, and that's why their names are on the marquee when that women's fur coat turns into more than just fur. Also, this movie is a good amalgamation of Second City and SNL, and Levy and Martin were in SC/SCTV. Also, wasn't there something different about the ending shot, where we see the huge banner? Didn't the TV version have a different message on it? I really really want to have commentary for the second movie, as well as those deleted scenes. I know they were cut for a reason, and I'm fine with them never going down as officially in the film. But, if you guys are anything like me, when you see brand new things coming out of a film you've grown up with, it kind of blows your mind. I know I was flipping the gently caress out when I checked out the deleted scenes from GB1 when I got the DVD. I assume others were as well. EDIT: Also, for sound nuts, does anyone else notice that in some parts of this film, it seems as though the sound is doubled? By doubling, I specifically mean that you'll hear the sound once, and before it's finished, you hear it again. Almost like a really weird, tight echo. Happens a lot with the songs. Did the sound editor just not care, or do you think it was done for effect? It's not just my copy, since I've always noticed this. EDIT the 2ND: Where the hell is the Air Supply song in the film? I've never been able to find it. Rupert Buttermilk fucked around with this message at Aug 14, 2009 around 19:21 |
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Timby posted:One of the guys moving the Ghostbusters' equipment off the university campus is listening to it. You can hear it through his headphones. It actually sounded like "Space Catalog" when I was younger. And I've always wanted to read Tobin's Sprit guide. Is that in the game? Actually, I think we're both technically wrong. It may actually be just Spates Catalog, no apostrophe. EDIT: Google search, but it's something. I had originally put in the apostrophe, but then it suggested I take it out, and I got more results. http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&s...catalog&spell=1 Rupert Buttermilk fucked around with this message at Aug 14, 2009 around 19:54 |
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cletus42o posted:Every chance I get, I try to walk by the front of the library. I work fairly close but generally only take that path when I'm going to the dentist. Unfortunately, while they did in fact use the exterior for the film, the interior was, I believe, shot in LA. EDIT: Holy poo poo, fixed, but not soon enough. Rupert Buttermilk fucked around with this message at Aug 14, 2009 around 21:09 |
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Christ. Made me chuckle. Can't believe I didn't even notice this.
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Tender Bender posted:I believe Candy wanted the whole goofy german schtick (and he was supposed to have a little dog too or something) and he didn't get that it wouldn't fit in the movie. Ah yes, you could be correct. That sounds familiar. Everybody needs to watch this film with director's commentary and production notes on. Though not at the same time, as it may be hard to take it all in.
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Aaaaand I've just found my tattered, beaten up copy of the Ghostbusters novel. Awesome! I'm going to give it another read. Has anyone else read this? EDIT: Haha, just reading it now, when Winston is introduced to Ray, the first thing Ray says is "You're black!" and then explains how this is better for catching ghosts. I'd actually be interested in transcribing a few chapters here, if anyone cares. Rupert Buttermilk fucked around with this message at Aug 15, 2009 around 03:26 |
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Ok, here goes...The Novel posted:"Rats, Peter. We've got two more free-roaming repeaters here." Somebody fucked around with this message at Sep 2, 2009 around 23:09 |
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Deadpool posted:Which copy of the novel is it? I've always wanted the Richard Mueller (who also did some writing on The Real Ghostbusters cartoon) version but it's hard to find. The Larry Milne version is apparently really short and not very good. It's the Richard Mueller one. 250 pages. Just noticed he ends it with Peter yelling "I love this town."
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A few interesting things I found out about from re-reading the book (I'm over half-way finished) - Peter comes from a family of carnies, but the somewhat respectable kind. - After being slandered by the local tabloid, Peter and Winston plant a class-9 vapor in the offices of that paper, and charge them an arm and a leg when they call for help. - Ray's brother is an rear end in a top hat, and his parents died in a plane crash - Egon knew for quite a while that going into this business when they did would be excellent, as he actually knew that there were more ghosts coming. He compares it to an eggroll, and how the crack is widening. In the film, they talk about the twinkie, and they do that in the book, but this eggroll metaphor is well before all hell breaks loose. In the story so far, there's an understory of sorts, continually asking "Why are all of these things happening now, just as these guys started doing business? As I stated before, I'd be happy to transcribe the novel. It's honestly not very long. Would it be best to do this here, or make a new thread for it? Or would there even be that much interest?
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Ok, cool. It'll have to wait until tomorrow, as I have a few other things I need to do today. After that, I'll get to the typing.
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Timby posted:Because it's the transcription of an entire copyrighted work, wouldn't this be classified as Hmm..I was curious about this. I really want to put it down for other goons to read. Man, I just read and listened to a radio show all about copyright, and how it's sometimes ridiculous. This may be one of those times. Now, if we all agreed to study the works for betterment of ourselves, it could be considered personal study... which gets past the copyright issue. It's not like it's still in print and Richard Mueller gets anything at all from the sale of his used books...
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Deadpool posted:Seeing as how it's out print and has been for a very long time I don't see there being too much of an issue. That's always the way, though. "Doesn't seem like there would be much of an issue" turns into "copyright law states the copyright is retained for the entire life of the original composer/artist/author, plus 75 years." Ah well, I think I'll post at least the first couple of chapters.
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Please excuse any typos, I'm trying my best to steer clear of them. GHOSTBUSTERS: The novelization. By Richard Mueller. Transcribed in part by Rupert Buttermilk. Mueller posted:1 OH GOD MY HANDS....
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On a sort-of-unrelated note, I also have the Mega Man 2 novel in front of me. Considerably shorter.
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I always found both Winston and Janine totally changed looks between the two films. All I know is the Ernie Hudson in GB1 looks only a little like the warden from Oz. Actually, seeing him as warden Leo Glynn is what made me stop and watch Oz, which got me totally hooked on it.
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sex offendin Link posted:That wasn't quite deliberate, there was supposed to be a real romance arc but most of it was cut. They sort of get together in the book. Speaking of which, I'll put up another chapter or two tonight.
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Blast Fantasto posted:I was running through the first film with the commentary by Ivan Reitman and Harold Ramis, thanks to this thread, and they say that they think he would be the father. I hope he's feeling better. Still looking a bit pale, though.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VdqOrhPdIo
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My favourite 2 episodes were the second time Samhein appears (When Halloween was Forever 2?) and the one where they have to deal with the devil and it's that psycho game show. Dib Devlin scared the crap out of me, even more so than the Boogeyman.
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Ninja Gamer posted:YOU'RE MOTHER! I am? "Your Mother".
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I was going to write up my understanding of the situation, but I think I'll just link to two Wikipedia articles. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ghost_Busters http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filmation%27s_Ghostbusters
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TheBigBudgetSequel posted:I've always been fond of their chant from Ghostbusters 2. "Wow!" Also, when they come out of the courtroom doors, if you look over to the left, Louis is extremely 
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Lobok posted:I would say that when I used the trash compactor at my old job. And now, when I toss garbage down the chute at my apartment. When I think 'trash compactor', I think Casey Jones' "Oops!"
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For anyone who remembers Mathnet from Square One Tv, if you listen to him, you can easily picture George Frankley collecting spores, molds, and fungus. For reference... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrLj...feature=related
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Cichlid the Loach posted:Oh my gawwwwd, Mathnet! I don't know, though, but I remember George as not all that bright. Monday was seriously one of my childhood heroes, though. I wanted to grow up and be all tough and cute wearing a chick-necktie just like her. "George, I'm reminded of the time you calculated how large a hole into your head you could drill without killing yourself." "That definitely would've worked had you not stopped me."
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Soulwrangler posted:I mean, she's in a coma/sleeping whatever while he's on the phone. Then her and Tully "wake up" on top of the roof (his belts undone by the way). I'm not sure I follow. I really don't think even Peter would get into that (haha). "Sounds like you've got AT LEAST 2 people in there, it might get a little crowded." - He knocked her out with something, maybe he was able to get the Thorazine from somewhere else, or even her apartment? Anyway, after he leaves her, she wakes up, Mick Smiley does his thing, and then there's that really weird, psycho-Dana face when the window blows out. Also, that sound.... always creeped me out. For reference (4m50s) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osXt...EEEE9A&index=41 Also, the whole movie seems to be up there, surprise surprise. But it's in a playlist, so if you get the right link, and then just select "Play All", it'll go near-seamlessly from start to finish 
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Soulwrangler posted:all valid points gentlepeople, but I suggest the following! I had this whole thing written up about how I didn't think it was a blowjob, but by the time I was done, I felt sick to my stomach. I've watched this moving since I was 4. 
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I've had his wine. Now, I don't really enjoy wine at all, but apparently, it was supposed to be taken with food...
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Deadpool posted:
I believe this episode was originally the pilot.
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CreedThoughts posted:How's the grid holding up? Not good. Oh btw, we just had a visit from the EPA.
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I enjoy the moment when Peter, explaining the shitstorm to the mayor says "But if I'm right, and we can stop this thing... you....Lenny...you will have saved the lives... of millions of registered voters." The way Bill plays it is that you can even tell the moment when Peter figures out what he's going to say, realizes it's brilliant and a sure-thing... and just keeps his cool and delivers it perfectly. And the priest/minister/father/clergyman Mike just gives him the "he's got it" look. Peck: "I can't believe you're seriously considering listening to these men." (pause, with the smirk from Peter) Mayor:"Get him outta here." Peter: "Bye." Peck: "I'll fix you Venkmann" Peter: "I'm gonna send him a nice fruit basket" Peck" "I'll get you" Peter" "I'm gonna miss him..." Rupert Buttermilk fucked around with this message at Sep 26, 2009 around 06:51 |
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That's probably the greatest thing I've seen all year.
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http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/17643 Ivan Reitman apparently will be involved with GB 3. What was news to me is that, in the article, it states that everyone else is on board too! I didn't know that. I knew Bill was ok with doing a voice, if they went CG.
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Rhyno posted:I hope I pee slime. Like that stuff I saw when you guys had me dangling like a worm on a fish hook 100 feet below first avenue?
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Rhyno posted:That blue thing I got from her! They would be exposing themselves! Someone else can say it...
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Didn't they put the song in GH5?
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For all of the Canadian goons here, Dan and his father Peter were on Q today (CBC Radio 1) discussing paranormal-everything, and their history with all of it. Pretty good listen! The podcast should be up either tonight or tomorrow. For non-Canadians, you can listen to it whenever they put it online. Check out iTunes' podcast directory or find it at http://www.cbc.ca
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When I was little, too young to know better, I always wanted to see the movie where that happened. I was also convinced that there was a TMNT movie before the first 1990 one, where they were in the forest. Ah, stupid young me.
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"Don't worry, we're ok, we can take it. So they wanna play rough? Huh?" Watch Ray's face during this. Comical. Also, when Ray wakes up from his ghost-sex dream, what the hell is Egon doing?!
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BranceMulliganPI posted:If you want to read a clueless review of the film from someone who consistently misses the point, check this out: Ack, I just.... what....the hell...? Whenever I watch this film, and especially after reading the amazing OP, I try very hard to watch it through new eyes, to somewhat great success. I still find this movie is fantastic. It does everything right. It's shot, editing, written and produced very well. Whatever. Opinions, I guess.
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