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[Orange Mojito]

Hey Gang,

Next week we are doing a movie night for just the grown ups, so you better find that babysitter. We are going to do a theme night, food and movie to match, Jaws and seafood, American Graffitti and burgers, Animal House and pizza, you get the picture.  So, here is my question for all of you.  What movies do you suggest that are good action flicks, or thirllers, or....... that not only keep the audience awake, but also have what it takes when thinking about sound.  I know that I should probably know the answer(s), but what have you all deemed worthy of being shown to family and friends ?  Some have suggested " Top Gun" or what else is out there that has made you say "WOW " whilebeing seen in your back yard ? Visual and sound effects, and maybe a good storyline too !


Hey, on another note, I have been in contact with the local chapter of the  "Ronald McDonald House" and have offered to bring my setup to them, and possibly Children's Hospital.  Since it has been such a hit with the neighbors, family, and friends, I thoughtwhy not take it to those who may not be able to get out, or away, but still would enjoy a movie, indoors or outdoors.  Have any of you done something similar with your setups, taken them on the road for a good cause ?

Take care and have fun !

[FarmFlix]

For sound visual and action I think "Superman returns" with 5.1, it is fantastic!
You would need a good lumens PJ as there is a few night scenes.

[Dennis]

The Matrix. 

Nothing matches that sound of a bazillion shell casings hitting the granite floor in the lobby.   

[bmac]

Hey, on another note, I have been in contact with the local chapter of the  "Ronald McDonald House" and have offered to bring my setup to them, and possibly Children's Hospital.  Since it has been such a hit with the neighbors, family, and friends, I thoughtwhy not take it to those who may not be able to get out, or away, but still would enjoy a movie, indoors or outdoors.  Have any of you done something similar with your setups, taken them on the road for a good cause ?

Take care and have fun !

I think that is a fantastic use of your movie stuff.  Keep licensing rules / laws in mind, though.  I tried to do a movie for an orphanage  (through my daughter's Girl Scout troup) and could not get a waiver from obtaining a waiver on the license. 

Good luck on this.  Let us know how it works out.

[kelemvor]

Any of the Lord of the Rings flicks are great.  Awesome visuals and great sound too.  And no falling asleep in those movies...

[Gil V]

LOTR films - sorry to disagree, but I could sleep through any of them very easily...

Starship Troopers would be one of my choices for the adults. Might have some tweenagers peering around the corner of the house trying to gain admittance. What could you eat with that film? Chocolate covered ants?

[Cherry Hills]

I'm a big fan of "The Fifth Element". It has it all!

[Gable74]

Sleepy Hollow!!!

[Azure1]

Hows about

Smokey and the Bandit 1977


and 400 Cases of Illegal Brew



R.I.P. Jerry Reed AKA Snowman


She got the Goldmine, I got the Shaft
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/04RJyFCg7ks" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/04RJyFCg7ks</a>

Dear Jerry, We will miss you and your Music alot.
To everyone else, Please Don't Smoke.

[Pyronious]

Below is a list of the winners and nominees for the past 7 years of Academy Award for best Sound.

Of these, I'd say the good picks for action are Gladiator, Spiderman, LOTR Trilogy, Pirates Trilogy, King Kong, Blood Diamond, and Transformers.

The full list can be found at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Sound


2000 (73rd) Gladiator
Cast Away
The Patriot
The Perfect Storm
U-571

2001 (74th) Black Hawk Down
Amélie
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Moulin Rouge!
Pearl Harbor

2002 (75th) Chicago
Gangs of New York
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Road to Perdition
Spider-Man

2003 (76th) The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Last Samurai
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Seabiscuit

2004 (77th) Ray
The Aviator
The Incredibles
The Polar Express
Spider-Man 2

2005 (78th) King Kong
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Memoirs of a Geisha
Walk the Line
War of the Worlds

2006 (79th) Dreamgirls
Apocalypto
Blood Diamond
Flags of Our Fathers
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

2007 (80th) The Bourne Ultimatum
No Country for Old Men
Ratatouille
3:10 to Yuma
Transformers - Peter J. Devlin, Kevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell