Warner Bros. making CONAN THE BARBARIAN - Jun 16, 2006 - 08:43am
The first film was amazing. It was beautifully done in every aspect (except for a few special effects which were limited by the technology available during that time in the industry). Schwarzenegger was a perfect Conan. Sandahl Bergman, Gerry Lopez and James Earl Jones all turned in fantastic performances. The costuming, weaponry and sets truly reflected the tone of the story. I'm blown away every time I see it, but my most favorite part of the movie was indeed the score. Basil Poledouris composed the music for this movie to perfection. It was full of pounding drums, brassy horns, expertly crafted around the action on screen...and yet floating flute melodies danced through the lighthearted scenes giving it an exotic feel. Each time I hear it, I swell up full of breath and exhale exhilarated. I want to unsheathe my sword, mount up and charge off with Thulsa Doom's army each time I hear that driving bass drum line. He managed to capture the feel of a whole different world with his music, by in large the biggest factor of this film's appeal for me. If Warner Bros. does in fact re-imagine this film and begin the franchise anew, they'll need to acquire a composer with the ability to do what Basil Poledouris did for the first one. I for one am waiting anxiously to see what develops of this rumor.
Comicscape - January 18, 2006 - Jan 18, 2006 - 01:02pm
Thanks for the help ALBROWN. Honestly I think that cover is kinda tame compared to some other stuff I've seen. But still, nice.
By the way, has anyone seen a shot of that Conan cover mentioned above sans the bikini? I wonder if that one has made it onto the web.
And let's not mention Rob Liefeld anymore—I'm starting to get nauseas. ;)
Comicscape - January 18, 2006 - Jan 18, 2006 - 09:14am
Can anyone tell me which issue of JLA: Classified has the infamous J. Scott Campbell "Power Girl" cover? I've heard it talked about on this site many times, yet I can't find a single image of it on the web anywhere. Can anyone post a link to where I can find it? I'd like to see what all the fuss is about. Thanks!
The first film was amazing. It was beautifully done in every aspect (except for a few special effects which were limited by the technology available during that time in the industry). Schwarzenegger was a perfect Conan. Sandahl Bergman, Gerry Lopez and James Earl Jones all turned in fantastic performances. The costuming, weaponry and sets truly reflected the tone of the story. I'm blown away every time I see it, but my most favorite part of the movie was indeed the score. Basil Poledouris composed the music for this movie to perfection. It was full of pounding drums, brassy horns, expertly crafted around the action on screen...and yet floating flute melodies danced through the lighthearted scenes giving it an exotic feel. Each time I hear it, I swell up full of breath and exhale exhilarated. I want to unsheathe my sword, mount up and charge off with Thulsa Doom's army each time I hear that driving bass drum line. He managed to capture the feel of a whole different world with his music, by in large the biggest factor of this film's appeal for me. If Warner Bros. does in fact re-imagine this film and begin the franchise anew, they'll need to acquire a composer with the ability to do what Basil Poledouris did for the first one. I for one am waiting anxiously to see what develops of this rumor.