Computers, Technology, Gaming Systems, and Software
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Next Level Racing wheel stand
by Beez- 5 replies
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Last winter I bought a Logitech G29 wheel and pedals and a stand from Next Level Racing. The stand is all steel and highly adjustable. There is a tray just in front of the pedals that you put the wheels of your office/desk chair in which effectively holds the chair in place. The stand is very solid almost like a piece of gym equipment. The wheel and pedals bolt to the stand with provided bolts and are very secure. Next Level also sells a racing chair that will bolt to this stand for an even more complete unit. I may get that at some point but the office chair works well enough that I may never go that far. For sure I will get VR for racing at some point. Fo…
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PS5 SSD
by Smurf- 1 reply
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So I purchased the Western Digital WD_Black SN850 NVMe SSD, 1Tb 2280. It has a listed read speed of up to 7000 MB/s though the PS5 itself maxed out at 6552 MB/s read speed. After formatting the ssd it said there would be 850+ GB of free storage, but in reality I can use 1.1Tb which is approximately 250Gb more than expected. Also this is very important get one with a built on heatsink, this is recommended by PlayStation to have on the SSD, so don't cheap out and get one that doesn't come with a built on heatsink as it most likely will burn out over time, but if so you can buy an after market one just shop around and install A.S.A.P. I transfered a 66Gb …
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Unreal Engine 5.2 update
by Smurf- 1 follower
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This has got to be the best game engine out right now, I hope a GTA type game 🎮 gets created on this engine, after all completion breeds excellence. It also save months of development with all the tools that it has on it and more that will be developed in the future as well. You can forget about the old days when you need a green screen and a capture performance studio. Now you can use down to an iPhone to do video capturing for facial expressions and movements more accurately for character models. And then they can transfer a character models movement and facial expression to a completely different model not needing the performance from a different person, so basically i…
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Corsair HS65 Surround Headset
by Smurf- 1 follower
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The Corsair HS65 Surround Headset is the most ergonomic good sounding 7.1 Surround sound, balanced headphone in the highs, mids and lows that I have ever had the privilege to listen to. Even the max output volume level, from the volume on the left side of the Headset is more than enough for my fellow audiophiles out there, so of course music is a must 'But' the mic must be in the downward position when using your phones and various devices, or it will pause whatever audio or video that you're listening to on YouTube or simply auto switch the sound to that device built-in speaker. To top it off when you wear glasses it doesn't really affect you, the comfort its still…
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Play PS5,4,3,2&1 ON PC ps+ required
by Smurf- 1 follower
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Maybe 🤔 I should sell the PS5 & just hook the laptop to the TV, & buy an outdoor waveform 4x4 antenna with some 50db sma to ipex cables for my T-Mobile 5G gateway. A N41 band would be golden if the tower is close.
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King Kong Pro 2 Controller
by Smurf- 1 follower
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The controller is called the King Kong pro 2 by Guilikit. It's very innovative technology from back in the Dreamcast days back in the 90's, and should be in all controllers made today just for the accuracy, but if your controller don't break then they won't have you in a position to buy a new one.
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It’s always good to show off your little corner of happiness where you get to escape from the world and game. As I’m currently living alone I get to do what I want in terms of my gaming area. I keep moving things around but I think I’m almost set up now for gaming alone and the rare occasions when I’m feeling social. I keep complaining that I’m sat too far from my TV and now you can see why. I’m going to have to invest in a gaming chair I can stick in the middle of the room. Its tricky finding the balance between sitting the ideal distance from your TV and having room to play VR. This is my actual gaming rig. Sony 49” 4k TV, PC, hom…
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Laptop recommendations needed
by JustHatched- 2 followers
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I need to get new laptop, mine quit sometime ago and I am solely using my work laptop for everything which is fine but at some point I will have to do my sh*t off my own computer. I don't need gaming power as I don't game with a PC, I hate my wifes ASUS, I have always had HP's but don't have to have one. What I want is one thats not so thin it feels like I will break it, with keys and a mousepad that don't feel blending in with the surface with decent memory. Thoughts?
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PS4 Wireless Headset Options 1 2
by Smurf- 5 followers
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The PS4 itself does not currently have drivers to accommodate a pairing between a Wireless Headset and its self. It uses bluetooth 2.1 EDR (meaning its a secured an Enhanced Data Rate when pairing). The USB, Digital Optical Out on the console and the 3.5mm Headphone Jack on the controller/ TV/ monitor are the only options left, by using some type of compatible dongle/ transmitter to transfer and receive chat, in game audio and mic audio. The results will vary among the lot or it will simply recognize it as a unsupported device. My question to you is which compatible PS4 Wireless Headset are you using, how is it connected and rate your experien…
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Unable to sign into PSN
by BryannosaurusRex- 3 followers
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Hi all, I don't seem to be able to sign into PSN on my PS4. I was having poor internet connection the other day and couldn't sign in. Every time I've tried since I get the same. Even with a LAN cable and decent download and upload speeds. I've reset my router several times. I keep getting the message: This feature is temporarily unavailable. Please try later (CE-41489-6) The help and advice info is getting me nowhere! Anyone know a solution or have any advice? Thanks
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Google Stadia 1 2
by Smurf- 3 followers
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This is a game changer. Pro's Play : Its technology is more powerful than that of a PS5. Game Client & Sever are in the same location at the Google Data Center encypedso latency will be low. (EG. My ps4 latency is 63-85ms vs Geforce Now its 6-38ms their Game Client & Sever are in different locations hence higher ping). No special Expensive Consoles needed, play on almost any devices (Support is coming to Nvidia Shield, though you could currently side load the app). Play with Keyboard & mouse. Any controller even the new ps5 & Xbox Series X/S controllers if you so desire will work, if the battery dies in o…
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A copy and paste from this site >> https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/16/18401209/sony-playstation-5-details-8k-graphics-ray-tracing-ssds-ps4-backward-compatibility According to Mark Cerny, who served as the lead system architect for the PS4, the new console isn’t just a spec-boosted upgrade of the PS4, like the PS4 Pro was. There’s entirely new hardware inside the PlayStation 5, including an eight-core CPU based on AMD’s third-gen Ryzen line built on the chip company’s latest 7nm Zen 2 process and a custom GPU based on AMD’s Radeon Navi hardware, which will bring ray-tracing graphics to a game console for the first time. The end result of all those hardwar…
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Nvidia GeForce Now, Free or $10
by Smurf- 2 followers
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Nvidia GeForce Now Beta period is now over. If you have games on Uplay, Origin, Steam or on Epic Games Store, select games from these services will work with Nvidis GeForce Now streaming platform. Plus having all 4 accounts on these store fronts isn't a bad idea of having when it comes to games that are on sale or for free weekly. So you now have the option of buying a high spec gaming PC or laptop & installing & play those games, or using a cheap Mini PC, low end laptop, mac or PC & streaming the game on Nvidia GeForce Now for free or usd$5 a month conditions apply. It supports rtx ray tracing, no mention of 4k or hdr support for a $5 monthly fee. …
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Xbox Game Pass & MS rewards
by Smurf- 1 follower
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Xbox Game Pass Play the library of games, also stream it on Android Devices & Studio Titles on Release day you have to download &install the games. Xbox Game Pass for PC Play the library of games, also stream it on Android Devices & Studio Titles on Release day. Google & 'Use Can I Run It?' to test if your PC meets the requirements because you have to download & install the games. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Play the library of games, also stream it on Android Devices, Studio Titles on Release day & Xbox Live Gold. Claim the monthly games presented for having Xbox Live Gold. P…
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What TV do you have?
by Fido_le_muet- 0 replies
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Hey crew! I need your help! It's Black Friday season and I'm on the market for a new TV. I've been researching different models for a few weeks now and my choice is made. I'm setting my eyes on a 65" Sony XH90. Anyone has that TV and could give me his opinion? What TV do you guys use and are you planning to get a new TV to go along our new consoles? I'm open to alternatives to the Sony if some of you know are a bit tech savvy. My budget is around 1000€. I saw a Samsung Q80 as well that is similar to the Sony but a bit more expensive. I don't want to jump to OLED yet, too afraid of the burn-in problem.
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Video Editing Software
by DavidCore89- 3 followers
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Yeah, as the title says, I'm looking for a noob-friendly video editing software. Just for some basic editing. A lot of the free software doesn't allow exporting, and if they do, it's super low quality. Thanks.
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PS4 controller test
by Lann- 2 followers
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As i have felt a bit behind in alot of our racing lately i tested my controllers on this site; https://gamepad-tester.com/ My main controller was at about 80% on R2, same with the other "older" one. The two newer ones (that the kids use) was at 100%. The one i use on my other console, that i use mainly for doing stuff alone like hotlapping or creating, was 100% as well. So... SRL watch out! 😋
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PS4 Memorial
by Smurf- 1 follower
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MEDIC! As the sun sets on the Playstation 4 console,😢 what memories will you take with you from moments in game, the games you played or the console itself, any last words?
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WIFI Problems!
by zztop911- 2 followers
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I've had my old PS4 in my bedroom on wifi for a couple years. I haven't changed a damn thing. Seemingly after the last PSN update, I can't get connected to my wifi. It's stupid as hell. The console is actually connected to the internet because the browser will work. I've searched on the PS website and filtered YT for recient vids and unfiltered. Nothing worked! I'm not asking for tech. I'm asking if anyone has had the same problem.
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Amazon Luna Cloud Gaming
by Smurf- 1 follower
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USD$50 WIFI Controller to connect to their servers. Request Early Access Here https://www.amazon.com/luna/landing-page
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Xbox Series S Reveal & Launch Date
by Smurf- 2 followers
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rumored to be $300 & $500 for the X version.
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Wireless Display Zero Latency
by Smurf- 1 follower
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This is a great 0 latency device for a gamer & has much more user case potential. Its posible that you dont have to spend hundreds extra on low latency Monitors or Tv's as seen in the video below, but transfer speed from 1 device to another needs some work. It works through a HDMI Connector or a USB Type C, this is a kick Starter at the moment of this post. Kickstarter Campaign
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WiFi 6
by Smurf- 1 follower
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Highly doubt the new consoles will have the Wifi AX standard, but would be shocked if it did. Maybe this is something that's useful to you if a service provider in your area supports it.
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App
by Firebear926- 3 replies
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Has there ever been talk of a app for xdbx?
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Will also be downloading this because I'm a crazy mfer...I will chronicle each of my "intents", wish me luck. https://www.randonautica.com/ DO YOU BELIEVE IN THIS? Just did my first search and my intent was "money"....its sending me to a lighthouse!!! LMFAO!! I'm not renting a boat to go out there. But imagine if i did and found cash on the floor on the island....that would be way too much of a coincidence. Hahahaha. If any of you download the app too...keep us up to date with you discoveries too!!
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181Rate the Last Film you Watched 2: Electric Boogaloo
Over the last couple of years I've been slowly making my way through every Disney animated feature film and, having recently watched Wish (which will be in my next batch of reviews) I've now seen all of them - that is until Moana 2 releases later this year. So I'm now presenting my official tier list which is the definitive ranking of all 62 Disney films (each tier goes from best to worst so it's all in order). S Tier (10/10) - Beauty and the Beast / Fantasia / The Lion King / Pinocchio / Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs A Tier (8-9/10) - Aladdin / Sleeping Beauty / Lilo and Stitch / Alice in Wonderland / One Hundred and One Dalmatians / Tarzan / Fantasia 2000 / The Princess and the Frog / Bolt / The Jungle Book / Robin Hood / The Little Mermaid / The Rescuers / Hercules B Tier (7/10) - Mulan / The Great Mouse Detective / Cinderella / Big Hero 6 / Zootopia / Tangled / Moana / The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh / Frozen / Brother Bear / The Rescuers Down Under / The Fox and the Hound / Pocahontas / Wreck It Ralph / Peter Pan / The Hunchback of Notre Dame / Treasure Planet / The Three Caballeros C Tier (5-6/10) - The Lady and the tr*mp / The Emperor's New Groove / The Aristocats / Bambi / Strange World / Encanto / Atlantis The Lost Empire / Oliver and Company / The Sword in the Stone / Winnie the Pooh / Ralph Breaks the Internet / Meet The Robinsons / Dumbo / Raya and the Last Dragon / Saludos Amigos / The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad / The Black Cauldron / Wish / Frozen 2 F Tier (sh*t) - Make Mine Music / Melody Time / Fun and Fancy Free / Dinosaur / Home on the Range / Chicken Little -
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Rate the Last Film you Watched 2: Electric Boogaloo
What I Watched This Week #149 (Nov 4-10) And Then There Were None dir. Rene Clair/1945/1h38m Adapted from the Agatha Christie novel – the world's best selling mystery book, which has a rather unfortunate original title that you'll have to Google for yourself – this tells the story of ten strangers invited to an island off the English coast by an unknown host. There they discover that they are all responsible for somebody's death, and soon they start dropping off one by one. This setup sounds clichéd now but you can't make that argument here as this story invented that cliché. What I like here is how playful and light the direction is, giving the film a macabre sense of humour. This is also true of the performances, particularly those of Barry Fitzgerald as Judge Quinncannon and Walter Huston as Dr. Armstrong. The mystery itself is a good one and had me guessing up to the reveal. I don't think this is as good as the Margaret Rutherford Miss Marple films of the 60s, or the Peter Ustinov's Poirot films from the 70s, but if you're a fan of a good murder mystery then you will enjoy this. 7.5/10 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon dir. Ang Lee/2000/2h This fantasy martial arts film stars Michelle Yeoh and Chow Yun-fat as two master warriors, Yu Shu Lien and Li Mu Bai, who must work together to track down a powerful sword that was stolen by a young thief, Jen (Zhang Ziyi), who is also the daughter of a nobleman. This is a gorgeous looking film full of vibrant colours that is famous for its spectacular wire work that sees the characters float and fly through the air. This makes for some unique fight sequences where they hop along rooftops or duel high up in a bamboo forest. The two leads are both great, especially in the scenes they share where they have to deal with their repressed feelings for each other. I did feel like there were some pacing issues early on, and the story becomes slightly convoluted just for the sake of creating more drama, but it does tie up quite nicely at the end where Jen is able to find some freedom and an identity of her own that isn't defined by anyone else, that is if you take it symbolically. 8/10 A Quiet Place dir. John Krasinski/2018/1h31m Emily Blunt and John Krasinski (who also directs) are the parents of three young children living in a world populated by blind creatures that hunt by sound, forcing them to live silently. Adding a ticking clock to proceedings is the fact that Blunt's character is pregnant. This film has a brilliantly tense atmosphere that is sustained through the entire runtime with a couple of standout set pieces that had me on the edge of my seat. I'm not a huge fan of the design of the creatures and I feel like we see them too much but the always feel like a threat. Blunt and Krasinski both do a good job and have a natural chemistry which is to be expected as they are married in real life, but the real star of the film is Millicent Simmonds as their daughter Regan who is deaf (as is Simmonds). This feeds nicely into the film as it allows them to communicate by sign language, something very useful in a world like this, and also has other ramifications later on. 8/10 Heroes Shed No Tears dir. John Woo/1986/1h33m Heroes Shed No Tears is John Woo's first proper action film and he cements his reputation for b*lls to the wall mayhem and org*es of explosions right out of the gate – although I didn't see any doves. Eddy Ko Hung stars as Chan Chung, leader of a group of Chinese mercenaries hired by the Thai government to kidnap a druglord. That's the easy part, getting out alive is the hard part, especially with an insane General (Bruce Jang Il-Sik) hunting them down. This film is relentless with hardly a few minutes passing before a shoot out or something blows up, with those gaps filled with an entertainingly dramatic narrative that veers into melodrama as Chung's wife and young son are caught up in the action. It does feel somewhat disjointed at times, with one particularly long gambling scene there just for comedic relief. Not as polished as his later works, that rough and ready vibe gives it charm, and a supporting cast of likeable characters make this a fun watch. 8/10 Firebrand dir. Karim Ainouz/2023/2h Firebrand is a historical drama about Katherine Parr (Alicia Vikander), the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII (Jude Law). Anyone paying attention in history class will recall the method for remembering the fates of his wives – divorced beheaded died, divorced beheaded survived – so we know she doesn't meet a bloody end, so the film does an excellent job of building the tension and sense of threat in their relationship. At this point Henry is getting sicker and sicker from an infected wound in his leg and his increasing paranoia makes him a volatile character. Law does a brilliant job here, managing to go from a pathetic, weak figure to an imposing monster, often in the same scene. This may be the best performance he's ever given. Vikander is equally impressive. Her Parr is a powerful woman – she was made regent while Henry was abroad fighting – but aware that her life is always on the line. An excellent supporting cast including Eddie Marsan as Edward Seymour and Simon Russell Beale as the scheming Bishop Gardiner, and vivid period costumes and production design round out an enthralling film. 9/10 Lime's Film of the Week! Respect dir. Benoit Forgeard/2011/14m This short film is about a man, Steph (Thibault Sauvaige) having an argument with his partner over breakfast, only that his partner is Flippy, an anthropomorphic bear mascot for a breakfast cereal. Flippy is a controlling *sshole who is physically and verbally abusive to Steph, who wants to leave to go to ninja school. There's a sense of absurdity and playfulness here that is let down by the blandness of the production. Everything about it feels flat, the direction, lighting and performances, with none of it matching the tone of the story. But there is something about the concept that piqued my interest enough to check out another of the director's films. 5/10 f*ck UK dir. Benoit Forgeard/2012/13m Another absurd short from Benoit Forgeard, f*ck UK follows the exploits of Michel (Gaspard Proust), leader of a fringe group that hates the UK and wants to wipe every trace of anything British from France. But it turns out that this is all because he's in love with an English woman, Jane (Julia Vandoorne), who he is angry at - “I am French, you are strange. I will never come to your country of sh*t”. The direction is much better here than in Respect with a nice use of montage, and this film is actually funny with some laugh out loud moments. More of a sketch than a film this also benefits from a solid performance from Proust as the surly and childishly petulant Brit hater. 7/10 10 Rillington Place dir. Richard Fleischer/1971/1h46m Based on a true story, 10 Rillington Place stars Richard Attenborough as John Christie, a softly spoken middle aged man who rents out flats at the titular address in which he also lives in late 40s London. He also happens to be a serial killer. When he rents out a flat to simple, trusting Timothy Evans (John Hurt) and his wife Beryl (Judy Geeson) he finds another target, and someone to take the blame. This is a thriller that is chilling in its restraint, building up the tension masterfully. This is all down to the performance from Attenborough who manages to channel the menace he showed in Brighton Rock as an angry young man and suppress it all internally as an older man who now knows how to focus his rage. A young Hurt is also good, giving a very sympathetic performance as an innocent man in way over his head and accused of a crime he didn't commit, though he does come across as a bit too naïve at times. The film also has a epilogue that isn't really needed. Sure, it's nice to know that Christie eventually went on to face justice, but there's a much better ending place, narratively speaking, a few minutes earlier. 8.5/10 Austin Powers in Goldmember dir. Jay Roach/2002/1h34m Mike Myers is back for the final time as the swinging 60s superspy, again battling Dr. Evil (also Myers), who this time has teamed up with 70s disco kingpin Goldmember (also also Myers) to hold the world hostage. Powers is assisted by former girlfriend Foxxy Cleopatra (Beyoncé) and his father Nigel Powers (Michael Caine). Also returning are Dr. Evil's henchmen Mini Me (Verne Troyer) and Fat b*stard (also also also Myers). Opening with a spoof of a spoof that sees Tom Cruise play Powers in a Mission Impossible rip off directed by Steven Spielberg, this is a film that knows what it is and will make any stupid joke to get a laugh, with most of them landing. The plot is basically pointless, with it being just a vehicle for Myers to play around and it's as much fun to watch as it must have been to make. Caine is hilarious as the elder Powers getting good use of his under utilised talent for comedy and Goldmember might be my favourite one dimensional character in any comedy. I also love that the ending of this comedy spoof of a Bond film was later used as an actual plot point for the actual Bond film Spectre. Not as good as the original, I'd say that this and the second film are about equal and are still a lot of fun to watch. 7/10- 2
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181Rate the Last Film you Watched 2: Electric Boogaloo
Throne of Blood (1957) dir Akira Kurosawa This is Kurosawa's version of Macbeth. It's not like the more usual Shakespearian adaptations that use the original lines, rather it's the same basic story with different lines in a different setting; medieval Japan. It's unmistakeably Macbeth right from the start as the camera pans across a misty, mysterious, highland landscape. Toshirô Mifune stars Washizu (i.e. Macbeth), initially a soldier (I guess you would say Samurai, although I am not totally sure of the correct usage of that) in the army of the local lord (i.e. King Duncan). Washizu and another soldier, Miki (i.e. Macduff), are on the way back from a victorious battle to their lord's castle. They get lost in forest and come across a spirit (equivalent of the witches) who foretells their promotion and that eventually Washizu will be the new lord but it will be Miki's son who succeeds him. They are promoted, Washizu tells his wife (Lady Macbeth, obviously) about the prophecy and it is she who encourages him on the path of deceit, betrayal and murder that will see him full-fill the rest of the prophecy but attempt to change it so that a son of his own succeeds him. One thing I did find slightly odd, and funny, is that whereas in Shakespeare's original (and the historical facts it is based on) Macbeth becomes King of Scotland, here Washizu becomes Lord of Spider's Web Castle. I am assuming that in Japanese “Spider's Web Castle” sounds more impressive than it does in English. It is very well made, of course, and the actors are good, particularly Isuzu Yamada as Lady Washizu. Like Olivier's Shakespeare adaptions it does not seem dated, and I think the Shakespearian style is what helps there. There is some very impressive cinematography, both of the landscapes and some of the castle interior scenes. One that sticks in my mind is when Lady Washizu hatches one of her plans we see her walk into another room, that is pitch black and then emerge shortly after carrying some bottles of drugged saki. The camera stays fixed for all of this, with the doorway to the dark room in the centre so it's almost like she disappears and then reappears, as if using magic. Definitely well worth watching if you are into Shakespeare or Samurai films. 9 / 10- 2
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588What was the most recent thing you bought?
Here's the last thing I bought! It's mighty expensive at $1600, but it makes a easy go of a complex operation. Set it and forget it and keep a sponge wet it's about all it takes! All it takes is a 4-day dry and a 4-day cure.
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