- Posts
- 2,293
- Likes
- 6,581
Deafboy
路路His Holiness Puer SurdusTo my eyes, the bezel of the 2650 doesn't look the same as the one from the watch in the movie.
Vintage Omega in La La Land
- Posts
- 7,275
- Likes
- 76,355
dougiedude
路路Carpe horologium!To my eyes, the bezel of the 2650 doesn't look the same as the one from the watch in the movie.
We still don't know which one it is...馃檮
It very well could be a 'franken' 馃槻...
Edited:
- Posts
- 7,275
- Likes
- 76,355
dougiedude
路路Carpe horologium!Will we get to see Ryan Gosling wearing the vintage Omega tonight at the Oscars presentation?
More likely I suppose, he will be dressed as himself, not 'Sebastian'; sporting a vintage Air King or some-such...
More likely I suppose, he will be dressed as himself, not 'Sebastian'; sporting a vintage Air King or some-such...
- Posts
- 1,405
- Likes
- 5,631
ahartfie
路路The black sheep in the Spee-ee-eee-eedmaster flockWill we get to see Ryan Gosling wearing the vintage Omega tonight at the Oscars presentation?
More likely I suppose, he will be dressed as himself, not 'Sebastian'; sporting a vintage Air King or some-such...
I just saw him in a close-up (applauding Shirley MacLaine) and it did not appear to be an Omega.
Was that transmission lever in Park the whole time he was driving that car??? Apparently the production designer of Hidden Journeys (I think? Didn't see it) had the same problem.
- Posts
- 7,275
- Likes
- 76,355
dougiedude
路路Carpe horologium!I just saw him in a close-up (applauding Shirley MacLaine) and it did not appear to be an Omega.
Was that transmission lever in Park the whole time he was driving that car??? Apparently the production designer of Hidden Journeys (I think? Didn't see it) had the same problem.
transitional lever faux paux in both ('Hidden Figures', 'LaLa Land) 馃槻!
I certainly enjoyed the Rolex commercial, showing various vintage Rolexes in their history. Anyone know which Rolex model that was with silver dial and sub seconds? It's a beaut!
And is that a Sub on Brando (same commercial)?
Edit: Oh, yeah, 'Brando Lux', 16753!
Edited:
- Posts
- 16,729
- Likes
- 47,324
STANDY
路路schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorAnd is that a Sub on Brando (same commercial)?
Come on @dougiedude our very own styggybrando ( @styggpyggeno1 ) has the same watch and you even commented in the below thread.....馃槜
https://omegaforums.net/threads/brando-beater.38259/
- Posts
- 7,275
- Likes
- 76,355
dougiedude
路路Carpe horologium!Come on @dougiedude our very own styggybrando ( @styggpyggeno1 ) has the same watch and you even commented in the below thread.....馃槜
https://omegaforums.net/threads/brando-beater.38259/
Thanks for the subtle nudge...
Corrected above 馃槈
- Posts
- 7,275
- Likes
- 76,355
dougiedude
路路Carpe horologium!Right. And yes, it was a very short close up... I sort of knew it was coming because I had read this thread already but there's no way you could take a picture that quickly in the theater. You could really make out the details though! Looking forward to the 4k Blu-Ray to see if we can figure out exactly what it is.
Just came out!
Who can 'ENHANCE' first? 馃嵖
- Posts
- 1,228
- Likes
- 3,791
Kmart
路Best I can do right now as my Xbox won't let me take screenshots of movies!
- Posts
- 7,275
- Likes
- 76,355
dougiedude
路路Carpe horologium!Yup. Way to go, K, best capture so far...
I just got the Blu-Ray myself, but I haven't had a chance to open it yet. I'll see what I can do tomorrow.. off to bed just now...
The crown almost looks like it's recessed, or maybe just really small.
Did we decide on the reference of this watch? Looks like the ref. 2650 dial, but the case isn't like any of the Omega cases we've posted so far...
Hmm.... can't imagine they'd use a 'franken' in the movie, but who knows?
I just got the Blu-Ray myself, but I haven't had a chance to open it yet. I'll see what I can do tomorrow.. off to bed just now...
The crown almost looks like it's recessed, or maybe just really small.
Did we decide on the reference of this watch? Looks like the ref. 2650 dial, but the case isn't like any of the Omega cases we've posted so far...
Hmm.... can't imagine they'd use a 'franken' in the movie, but who knows?
- Posts
- 536
- Likes
- 3,176
Egatdagi
路Movie studios get props from lots of sources. This could have been a watch bought from a pawnshop years ago that has been sitting in the wardrobe department at the studio. Also, is the character a WIS? Maybe it's supposed to be a franken in the story.
- Posts
- 2,361
- Likes
- 12,685
Jwit
路Movie studios get props from lots of sources. This could have been a watch bought from a pawnshop years ago that has been sitting in the wardrobe department at the studio. Also, is the character a WIS? Maybe it's supposed to be a franken in the story.
Character isn't a WIS, but the actor wearing it is. And the director was EXTREMELY detail oriented, I would be surprised if it were a Franken. Maybe wasjust polished to death at some point?
- Posts
- 6,679
- Likes
- 21,563
M'Bob
路Just saw the movie. Enjoyable, but does anyone else feel they played it too safe by getting two, well-known actors to secure box office returns, rather than scour the country for two emerging stars that could REALLY sing and hoof?
- Posts
- 2,293
- Likes
- 6,581
Deafboy
路路His Holiness Puer SurdusJust saw the movie. Enjoyable, but does anyone else feel they played it too safe by getting two, well-known actors to secure box office returns, rather than scour the country for two emerging stars that could REALLY sing and hoof?
- Posts
- 6,679
- Likes
- 21,563
M'Bob
路OTOH, many people commented they enjoyed the imperfections, as it humanized the struggling characters
That's exceedingly generous, but misguided, I think. The strong suit of these two actors is that they ARE good actors, and therefore did a sufficient job of communicating their struggles through dialogue. That is no excuse for mediocre singing, and stilted dancing. But I do get that this is not your point of view, so sorry if this appears like I'm shooting the messenger.
- Posts
- 2,293
- Likes
- 6,581
- Posts
- 1,228
- Likes
- 3,791
Kmart
路Just saw the movie. Enjoyable, but does anyone else feel they played it too safe by getting two, well-known actors to secure box office returns, rather than scour the country for two emerging stars that could REALLY sing and hoof?
I think if the director had wanted that he would have done it. It's not like there is a shortage of talented singers and dancers in this country, he probably could have just picked 2 at random from Broadway and they would have been better in that aspect. But the singing and dancing was a relatively small portion of the movie, all things considered -- Gosling had, what, 3 songs? And Stone had 4. I think it was more important that the actors had chemistry and dramatic acting ability rather than being exceptional singers and dancers. Chazelle made the right choice IMO.
- Posts
- 1,870
- Likes
- 1,402
yinzerniner
路I think if the director had wanted that he would have done it. It's not like there is a shortage of talented singers and dancers in this country, he probably could have just picked 2 at random from Broadway and they would have been better in that aspect. But the singing and dancing was a relatively small portion of the movie, all things considered -- Gosling had, what, 3 songs? And Stone had 4. I think it was more important that the actors had chemistry and dramatic acting ability rather than being exceptional singers and dancers. Chazelle made the right choice IMO.
I agree with almost all your points, but also want to add that the choice of actors definitely helped in him securing financing for the project. While Whiplash was great, the scope and scale was nowhere near La La Land, and there's no way he could've filmed it with a more talented singing/dancing duo like Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson.
So between the choice of having subpar singing/dancing and no movie at all, I'll take the awkward jazz jumps any time....
- Posts
- 6,679
- Likes
- 21,563
M'Bob
路but also want to add that the choice of actors definitely helped in him securing financing for the project. While Whiplash was great, the scope and scale was nowhere near La La Land, and there's no way he could've filmed it with a more talented singing/dancing duo like Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson.
Very true. These two actors cast a halo effect on the project, and whether the director wanted a different pair or not, the people that put up the $30 million would have never let him do it with lesser stars. However, the dancing and singing shortcomings are not minimal (how can they ever be in a musical, hence the genre), and in fact, this is often the area where the film receives its criticisms.
But the singing and dancing was a relatively small portion of the movie, all things considered -- Gosling had, what, 3 songs
- Posts
- 7,275
- Likes
- 76,355
dougiedude
路路Carpe horologium!I think it was more important that the actors had chemistry and dramatic acting ability rather than being exceptional singers and dancers. Chazelle made the right choice IMO.
I loved everything about this movie, from the cinematography, the music, the actors, et. al.
But then, to add a however-unidentifiable vintage Omega in there was sweet icing on the already excellent cake!
