The JOHN CARPENTER THREAD

[Nordicdusk]

Originally Posted by Vampix

I picked up John Carpenter's Vampires on DVD some while back, and still haven't watched it from beginning to end yet. Are there any fans of this flick on here, or is it one to skip over in Carpenter's illustrious film career?

I only re watched it in the past week I really enjoy it and it has James Woods so it had a good head start.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Vampix

I picked up John Carpenter's Vampires on DVD some while back, and still haven't watched it from beginning to end yet. Are there any fans of this flick on here, or is it one to skip over in Carpenter's illustrious film career?

When i saw it at the cinema i loved it.

Now after a couple of viewings on dvd i'm not quite sure.

I think he's made an attempt to capture the feel of From Dusk till' Dawn and Desperado with the camerawork and music, and to be honest i don't think it's that successful really.

It feels a bit derivative to me.

[J Harker]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

When i saw it at the cinema i loved it.

Now after a couple of viewings on dvd i'm not quite sure.

I think he's made an attempt to capture the feel of From Dusk till' Dawn and Desperado with the camerawork and music, and to be honest i don't think it's that successful really.

It feels a bit derivative to me.

I was going to say surely that can't be the case because Vampires was made before either of those films. But i won't. Because I'd be wrong.

[Demoncrat]

Originally Posted by Vampix

I picked up John Carpenter's Vampires on DVD some while back, and still haven't watched it from beginning to end yet. Are there any fans of this flick on here, or is it one to skip over in Carpenter's illustrious film career?

First dvd I ever saw. Was quite impressed with the opening (picture wise), and it rattles along like a good un. Recommended.

[profondo rosso]

really interesting JC interview

RA: John Carpenter: A brand new world

[Justin101]

It's out of the realms of Horror Films but has anyone heard John's 'debut' album, Lost Themes?

I got a copy for my Birthday and I listen to it loads, with many many years of experience in writing and recording film scores this debut album is very professional and polished and the pieces are more complete rather than short cues.

[Demoncrat]

Originally Posted by Justin101

It's out of the realms of Horror Films but has anyone heard John's 'debut' album, Lost Themes?

I got a copy for my Birthday and I listen to it loads, with many many years of experience in writing and recording film scores this debut album is very professional and polished and the pieces are more complete rather than short cues.

Mate got this as well, some lovely things on it imo.

[Frankenhooker]

Originally Posted by Justin101

It's out of the realms of Horror Films but has anyone heard John's 'debut' album, Lost Themes?

I got a copy for my Birthday and I listen to it loads, with many many years of experience in writing and recording film scores this debut album is very professional and polished and the pieces are more complete rather than short cues.

I listen to it quite often when I'm out running. Really atmospheric.

[iank]

Love Carpenter's early work - Assault, Halloween (of course), The Fog, The Thing, Prince of Darkness, They Live.

[profondo rosso]

Lost themes is an excellent album, well worth purchasing for anyone who likes his classic soundtracks. You could build a movie around it!