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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · Jun 15

New on my channel! I have made the video I have always wanted to see, about the innovative filmmaker who directed the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film and captured many millennials of a certain age. & the box office!
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Why Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) Is So Well Directed

YouTube video by Tim Partridge

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 4h

There are a few really well thought out and original opticals effects in the film. The motion control shots of the spinning Glaive particularly. There's also a great zip-pan shot of a human flame thrower, combining opticals with live action.
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Krull: Colwyn tries to kill the Beast

YouTube video by Binge Society

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 14h

Tron Scherzo was sampled, very effectively, by artist Jega about 25 years ago.

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Alternating Bit

YouTube video by Jega - Topic

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 14h

Tied with 40 seconds into this

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Tron Scherzo

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 14h

Probably my favourite of all the music from the Tron films. Otherworldly, scarily unknown, atmospheric, computerised and with a human core:
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Tower Music [Let Us Pray] (TRON Soundtrack)

YouTube video by Simply Great Music

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 2d

Little known fact:

Diane Keaton directed a couple of Belinda Carlisle music videos:
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Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth (Official HD Music Video)

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 2d

I love the CS2 score. It has the library funk feel of a 1970s Amicus horror movie, and it's lovely when it rolls into cheery, British easy listening at the close of the end credits.
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Rick Wakeman on synths (he scored the entire Raft segment).

Les Reed & Rick Wakeman - Till Next Issue... Try To Stay Scared

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 2d

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Belinda Carlisle - I Get Weak (Official HD Music Video)

YouTube video by Belinda Carlisle

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 2d

Little known fact:

Diane Keaton directed a couple of Belinda Carlisle music videos:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2F4...

Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth (Official HD Music Video)

YouTube video by Belinda Carlisle

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 2d

Diane Keaton had vast range and many accomplishments as an actor, especially in comedy. However, when I think of her acting I immediately think of her silent, super loose but tense reaction shots in the senate hearing scenes of The Godfather Part 2, and how she barely even needed a close up.

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 2d

It appears you share the same fashions.

Mark O'Connell @markoconnell.bsky.social · 2d

THE EXPERIENCE OF CUTTING – Catching GREY FLANNEL, Bond's London tailoring and GOLDENEYE at 30:
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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 3d

Even though it's a studio-bound film, it's so handsome, & has so much texture to the shots, sets & costumes. Its '30s style stands up well next to Dick Tracy/The Rocketeer.

I especially like how the cinematographer (of The Beyond) got neon pink into the office, through a deco stained glass window.

Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, it makes sense for the blocking & wordplay.

I am not sure who other than John Landis at that time could emulate the Howard Hawks/Leo McCarey style and tone so authentically, but for colour. A lot of very precise physical & verbal comedy, constructed largely with two shots and reaction shots.

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 3d

I seem to remember an interview or two with Tim Curry, who cites this film as one of his favourites to have worked on. He also mentioned there was three days of rehearsals for the main actors too; generously unusual for a feature film at that time.

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 4d

One of @oliverharper.bsky.social's best retrospectives yet.

Oliver Harper @oliverharper.bsky.social · 4d

NEW VIDEO - I return to Last Action Hero (1993) with a new Retrospective! youtu.be/LaHGAaFlD9A

Last Action Hero (1993) Review/Review

YouTube video by Oliver Harper

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 5d

Joe Dante has said that Mazursky considered shipping the leftover Clamp Center Mall set from Gremlins 2 to New York for this film. Imagine that.

Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 6d

One terribly minor error that only nerds will spot: Todd speaks about the argument for building a full working live-action set, but it's partially accompanied by a shot of a mostly matte painted interior from Empire Strike Back. However, it's such a convincing shot that the point isn't lost.

Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 6d

A great, well illustrated and digestible video about modern visual effects. @tvaziri.com talks passionately from a film storytelling as opposed to a technical perspective, highlighting the artistry & humanity of what many wrongly assume is now some automated process.
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ILM's VFX Secrets Behind Star Wars, Transformers & More | Vanity Fair

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you for sharing. You can really hear the similar sound of the Simon and Garrett songs!

Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 7d

When I first saw the film I thought the opening montage song was a film mix of Forever Your Girl by Paula Abdul. I wouldn’t be surprised if they’d cut to it, fell in love with the track but couldn’t use it, so commissioned a soundalike.
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Three Men and a Little Lady - Always Thinking of You by Donna Delory

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 7d

I really enjoy the super twee, Hollywood depiction of the UK in the film. It’s a cartoon fairytale & everyone looks like they are having such a fun time. I like that James Newton Howard got to do a pompous Rule Britannia fanfare on this and the similarly toned King Ralph the following year.

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 11d

I just read that the Peanuts are 75 years old today.

Good Grief!

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Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 18d

I enjoy Dick Tracy, but given the illustrated, comic panel and matte painted look, it's quite a static movie. Having it married with the kaleidoscopic finale of Rollercoaster Rabbit would give a lot of rich, visual variety.

Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 18d

Fun Spaceballs 2 cast photo:

Tim Partridge @timpartridge.bsky.social · 19d

For die hard Star Wars fans and writers:

The YouTube channel Storyjerk has just released an enormous 2.5 hour long video essay, analysing the writing of all of the Star Wars films.
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Why Star Wars Doesn't Feel Like Star Wars (Anymore)

YouTube video by Story Jerk