Started by Corporal Hicks, Jun 30, 2015, 12:11:44 PM
Quote from: Engineer on Jul 09, 2015, 02:55:29 PMIn the novel, which was written based on the script and movie itself, they try to portray the predator pov by describing what the predator sees, hears and thinks. Those portions are written in a different font to emphasize that it's a different view point. The novel's predator pov describes the predator distinctly focusing on harrigan because he seems to be more worthy prey based on his actions. It also describes it using different vision filters and magnifications to focus in on harrigan and block everything else out. How did it do this? With some sort of "telepathic" connection with the helmet and its sensors. I found this within the first 18 pages... The rest of the book probably has dozens of other examples.
Quote from: The_Angry_Barbarian on Jul 11, 2015, 04:07:16 PMGotta say I think for Predator 4 to be a success we need Arnie back in the franchise as an older Dutch.
Quote from: HuDaFuK on Jul 13, 2015, 07:34:53 AMQuote from: The_Angry_Barbarian on Jul 11, 2015, 04:07:16 PMGotta say I think for Predator 4 to be a success we need Arnie back in the franchise as an older Dutch.Because Arnie's recent films have been such runaway successes.
Quote from: pred169 on Jul 13, 2015, 12:42:32 PMYeah but its not because his acting is horrible.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 13, 2015, 07:17:56 AMQuote from: Engineer on Jul 09, 2015, 02:55:29 PMIn the novel, which was written based on the script and movie itself, they try to portray the predator pov by describing what the predator sees, hears and thinks. Those portions are written in a different font to emphasize that it's a different view point. The novel's predator pov describes the predator distinctly focusing on harrigan because he seems to be more worthy prey based on his actions. It also describes it using different vision filters and magnifications to focus in on harrigan and block everything else out. How did it do this? With some sort of "telepathic" connection with the helmet and its sensors. I found this within the first 18 pages... The rest of the book probably has dozens of other examples. I can't remember which novel it was but I'm sure another talks about the Predators using their mandibles inside the mask to control certain functions. does anyone else remember that?
Quote from: HuDaFuK on Jul 13, 2015, 12:47:41 PMQuote from: pred169 on Jul 13, 2015, 12:42:32 PMYeah but its not because his acting is horrible.But at the same time you can't claim the success of Predator 4 hinges on his participation, because clearly he's not the big-name draw he once was.
Quote from: Whiskeybrewer on Jul 13, 2015, 12:57:04 PMI like the fact that each Predator film has been a different set of characters. it brings something new each time. I wouldnt have Arnie back, maybe just reference his character, but i would have Adam Baldwin's character back from number 2
Quote from: pred169 on Jul 13, 2015, 03:26:48 PMQuote from: Whiskeybrewer on Jul 13, 2015, 12:57:04 PMI like the fact that each Predator film has been a different set of characters. it brings something new each time. I wouldnt have Arnie back, maybe just reference his character, but i would have Adam Baldwin's character back from number 2Yeah that would be acceptable as well. Someone who has seen them in action and is tasked with tracking and capturing one.
Quote from: THE CITY HUNTER on Jul 13, 2015, 04:32:12 PMQuote from: pred169 on Jul 13, 2015, 03:26:48 PMQuote from: Whiskeybrewer on Jul 13, 2015, 12:57:04 PMI like the fact that each Predator film has been a different set of characters. it brings something new each time. I wouldnt have Arnie back, maybe just reference his character, but i would have Adam Baldwin's character back from number 2Yeah that would be acceptable as well. Someone who has seen them in action and is tasked with tracking and capturing one.But you see Baldwin as a side character like agent keyes knew about the predator so him being the mane character would ruin the tense and him knowing the predator how it operates would be a downside.
Quote from: Engineer on Jul 13, 2015, 03:06:57 PMQuote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 13, 2015, 07:17:56 AMQuote from: Engineer on Jul 09, 2015, 02:55:29 PMIn the novel, which was written based on the script and movie itself, they try to portray the predator pov by describing what the predator sees, hears and thinks. Those portions are written in a different font to emphasize that it's a different view point. The novel's predator pov describes the predator distinctly focusing on harrigan because he seems to be more worthy prey based on his actions. It also describes it using different vision filters and magnifications to focus in on harrigan and block everything else out. How did it do this? With some sort of "telepathic" connection with the helmet and its sensors. I found this within the first 18 pages... The rest of the book probably has dozens of other examples. I can't remember which novel it was but I'm sure another talks about the Predators using their mandibles inside the mask to control certain functions. does anyone else remember that?That doesn't ring any bells for me, but I haven't read all the books yet either. Funny thing is, while I was typing the post you quoted, I had a 'what if' thought that the predator had a keyboard imbedded in his helmet right where it's mouth is, and it used its mandibles to type in commands. Lol. That's what all those clicking sounds are about!!! JkWoah! Sorry hicks, I dunno how this quote thing messed up like this. :-/I had all the text in the right place...Edit: fixed quote display...
Quote from: Guan Thwei 1992 on Jul 14, 2015, 06:43:17 PMQuote from: Engineer on Jul 13, 2015, 03:06:57 PMQuote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 13, 2015, 07:17:56 AMQuote from: Engineer on Jul 09, 2015, 02:55:29 PMIn the novel, which was written based on the script and movie itself, they try to portray the predator pov by describing what the predator sees, hears and thinks. Those portions are written in a different font to emphasize that it's a different view point. The novel's predator pov describes the predator distinctly focusing on harrigan because he seems to be more worthy prey based on his actions. It also describes it using different vision filters and magnifications to focus in on harrigan and block everything else out. How did it do this? With some sort of "telepathic" connection with the helmet and its sensors. I found this within the first 18 pages... The rest of the book probably has dozens of other examples. I can't remember which novel it was but I'm sure another talks about the Predators using their mandibles inside the mask to control certain functions. does anyone else remember that?That doesn't ring any bells for me, but I haven't read all the books yet either. Funny thing is, while I was typing the post you quoted, I had a 'what if' thought that the predator had a keyboard imbedded in his helmet right where it's mouth is, and it used its mandibles to type in commands. Lol. That's what all those clicking sounds are about!!! JkWoah! Sorry hicks, I dunno how this quote thing messed up like this. :-/I had all the text in the right place...Edit: fixed quote display...LOL the clicking sound = super fast mandible typing! Well folks, it looks like Engineer has finally solved the mystery of Predator clicking.
Quote from: pred169 on Jul 13, 2015, 04:41:04 PMQuote from: THE CITY HUNTER on Jul 13, 2015, 04:32:12 PMQuote from: pred169 on Jul 13, 2015, 03:26:48 PMQuote from: Whiskeybrewer on Jul 13, 2015, 12:57:04 PMI like the fact that each Predator film has been a different set of characters. it brings something new each time. I wouldnt have Arnie back, maybe just reference his character, but i would have Adam Baldwin's character back from number 2Yeah that would be acceptable as well. Someone who has seen them in action and is tasked with tracking and capturing one.But you see Baldwin as a side character like agent keyes knew about the predator so him being the mane character would ruin the tense and him knowing the predator how it operates would be a downside.Not necessarily. Him taking over after Keyes could be very eventful. And as far as him knowing how the predator operates that could actually be more suspenseful. Especially with his attitude. Garber already displayed his arrogance and napoleon complex. Him being put in charge would probably stroke his ego even more and leave him open to mistakes. Not to mention technically he didn't really see anything with the predator. He watched the monitors. And when the pred realized he was walking into a trap he went apeshit and killed everyone so fast that you really couldn't see what was going on in the building. The monitors all went blank. All he knows is the feeding habits and the movements of ONE of the predators. They all have different methods of hunting.
Quote from: THE CITY HUNTER on Jul 21, 2015, 07:00:43 PMWhy has not Danny Glover been contacted about predator 4
Quote from: pred169 on Jul 21, 2015, 07:31:23 PMQuote from: THE CITY HUNTER on Jul 21, 2015, 07:00:43 PMWhy has not Danny Glover been contacted about predator 4 Unfortunately he hasn't aged very well. I don't think he'd be up for another action flick. Although I have to agree... I would rather enjoy him reprising his role as well.