The Goonies

[ChadTower]

Interesting.  I've never seen that scene.   

[Vigo]

Its kinda funny that Richard Donner, along with Chris Columbus and Steven Spielberg, could not pull off a better octopus scene. Spielberg especially. I'd want that scene deleted too if my name was gonna be billed on the film.

[pbj]

As opposed to all the high quality special effects and underage pantie shots?

[eds1275]

My vote is still the c64 version.

[DaveMMR]

My vote is still the c64 version.

Mine too.  But is it just me or is the music in that video way off? (I have the original at home but I don't feel like hooking up the C64 for comparison.)

[lilshawn]

that emulator likely used MIDI samples for the instruments. it probably sounds 10x better than the original C64.

[DaveMMR]

that emulator likely used MIDI samples for the instruments. it probably sounds 10x better than the original C64.

Probably, but I'd rather the original music. 

[lilshawn]

that emulator likely used MIDI samples for the instruments. it probably sounds 10x better than the original C64.

Probably, but I'd rather the original music. 

beep boop bep.

https://archive.org/details/C64GVA221-TheGoonies

[DaveMMR]

beep boop bep.

Heh, the C64 actually had a great little sound chip (SID 6581) that's quite versatile and has been used by many a musician (both mainsteam and amateur.)

As that chip contained some analog circuitry, which is not yet 100% simulated in emulators as of yet, it's likely that clip's audio isn't even accurate anyhow (though, admittedly, only a hard-core audiophile would really notice a difference.) 

[pbj]

Man, old games really sucked.

[lilshawn]

man, i remember recording gameboy and super nintendo music to audio tape to listen to while mountain biking.

man those were the days...now those beeps and boops are horrible.

[Felsir]

I love the C64 version. The Goonies (and the videogame) were the basis of many doodles in Math class. Endless dungeons with traps, waterfalls, plumbing going up to houses... The best hing about the C64 game is that it was one of the first cooperative games- me and my brother played together to complete the levels. I don't recall any cooperative game before this one...

[SavannahLion]

man, i remember recording gameboy and super nintendo music to audio tape to listen to while mountain biking.

man those were the days...now those beeps and boops are horrible.

LOL. Sword of Vermilion on the Genesis let you play all the music throughout the game. The instruction manual actually suggests using the Genie's headphone jack to record the music and listen to it while not playing the game.

I don't recall much else but the game sucked ass. The only Genesis title I went out of my way to get rid of. The dungeons were such a pain in the ass the manual had a section dedicated to writing notes. The fight animation looked like the guy was jerking off and the final dungeon was entirely in the dark. It was and still is the only Genesis title that prompted heavy use of the Game Genie just to get to the end.

[lilshawn]

man, i remember recording gameboy and super nintendo music to audio tape to listen to while mountain biking.

man those were the days...now those beeps and boops are horrible.

no happy medium with the Genesis games. they were easy as hell, or you had to cheat your way to the end.
LOL. Sword of Vermilion on the Genesis let you play all the music throughout the game. The instruction manual actually suggests using the Genie's headphone jack to record the music and listen to it while not playing the game.

I don't recall much else but the game sucked ass. The only Genesis title I went out of my way to get rid of. The dungeons were such a pain in the ass the manual had a section dedicated to writing notes. The fight animation looked like the guy was jerking off and the final dungeon was entirely in the dark. It was and still is the only Genesis title that prompted heavy use of the Game Genie just to get to the end.

[eds1275]

man, i remember recording gameboy and super nintendo music to audio tape to listen to while mountain biking.

man those were the days...now those beeps and boops are horrible.

LOL. Sword of Vermilion on the Genesis let you play all the music throughout the game. The instruction manual actually suggests using the Genie's headphone jack to record the music and listen to it while not playing the game.

I don't recall much else but the game sucked ass. The only Genesis title I went out of my way to get rid of. The dungeons were such a pain in the ass the manual had a section dedicated to writing notes. The fight animation looked like the guy was jerking off and the final dungeon was entirely in the dark. It was and still is the only Genesis title that prompted heavy use of the Game Genie just to get to the end.

I was probably about 90% of the way through that game, which got really really hard. My brothers and I all shared a game and would huddle around the little tv in our bedroom to play it. Then one day I met a kid who wanted it, so I traded it for a copy of Mortal Kombat. My brothers gave me a pretty serious beat-down. I have no regrets.

[Malenko]

Kerri Green's held up.  The movie hasn't.

I think she is the only reason I love red heads.  That, and Christina Hendricks.

Hendricks isnt a real red head, she has a soul and dark brown hair.

[wp34]

Tuesday night on ABC The Goldbergs is doing an entire Goonies tribute episode.

[yotsuya]

Tuesday night on ABC The Goldbergs is doing an entire Goonies tribute episode.

Nice!

[wp34]

Tuesday night on ABC The Goldbergs is doing an entire Goonies tribute episode.

Nice!

I'd never seen this show but that episode was really good.  The series takes place in the 80's so there are a lot of great references. 

[Ginsu Victim]

Oh, I love The Goldbergs. Been watching since the pre-air pilot on Hulu. Keep in mind, it takes place in the generic 80s, so it's based on his memory as a kid, so the timeline is fuzzy on purpose.

[Hoopz]

I added it to my Hulu queue last night.  I'm interested in seeing how good it is.

[Ginsu Victim]

I added it to my Hulu queue last night.  I'm interested in seeing how good it is.

It would be nice if they actually kept all the episodes online. Why the hell am I paying for Hulu+ if I can't have a full season? Luckily I've seen them all this season, but that's beside the point. There have been other shows that I became interested in late in the season and the episodes weren't all there.

[Hoopz]

I added it to my Hulu queue last night.  I'm interested in seeing how good it is.

It would be nice if they actually kept all the episodes online. Why the hell am I paying for Hulu+ if I can't have a full season? Luckily I've seen them all this season, but that's beside the point. There have been other shows that I became interested in late in the season and the episodes weren't all there.

I cut the cord about two weeks ago and have been using Netflix, Hulu+ and Amazon Prime.  I didn't realize until last night that Hulu+ didn't have full seasons like the other two do (at least for the shows I looked at).  I also installed the A&E app on my Xbox and it only has a number of shows available. I watched two eps of the Walhburgers last night but both would have been unavailable in a week or so.

[wp34]

Oh, I love The Goldbergs. Been watching since the pre-air pilot on Hulu. Keep in mind, it takes place in the generic 80s, so it's based on his memory as a kid, so the timeline is fuzzy on purpose.

That explains the part where the narrator mentions a very specific month and year and then says "1980-something".     Hopefully they show this in reruns over the summer.  I'd like to catch the beginning of the season.

[Hoopz]

That explains the part where the narrator mentions a very specific month and year and then says "1980-something".     Hopefully they show this in reruns over the summer.  I'd like to catch the beginning of the season after I watch House of Cards and The Wire as I've been derelict in not watching them yet.  Oh, and I need to finish Eastbound and Down too.

FTFY

[pbj]

I was a big fan of Eastbound and Down, but was really apprehensive about the fourth season.  I watched the first episode of it and, as expected, it was about him going nuts again and hurting his family in the process.  Not a storyline I find entertaining in the slightest, didn't bother with the rest of them.   

[Hoopz]

I was a big fan of Eastbound and Down, but was really apprehensive about the fourth season.  I watched the first episode of it and, as expected, it was about him going nuts again and hurting his family in the process.  Not a storyline I find entertaining in the slightest, didn't bother with the rest of them.   

The story arc goes as you'd expect and he finally starts to understand his role as a father later in the season.  I've a few friends who thought Season 4 was better then Season 1.  I wouldn't say that but I'd suggest giving it a go.  There are some hilarious moments of course.

[pbj]

The first episode of Season 1 was one of the funniest things I had ever seen and struck a little closer to home than I should probably admit.  I think each one got progressively worse but had their moments.

[lcmgadgets]

I loved The Goonies, both the movie & the arcade game. It will definitely b on the cab (sigh, if I don't die of old age before I get it built).

Vigo--which 1 in the pic is Chunk? I can't even guess! 

[Hoopz]

The first episode of Season 1 was one of the funniest things I had ever seen and struck a little closer to home than I should probably admit.  I think each one got progressively worse but had their moments.

I agree with that.  The middle episodes of season 3 were the worst.  I think Season 2 was better than most people think.  Season 4 was a great way to wrap up the series.

[wp34]

That explains the part where the narrator mentions a very specific month and year and then says "1980-something".     Hopefully they show this in reruns over the summer.  I'd like to catch the beginning of the season after I watch House of Cards and The Wire as I've been derelict in not watching them yet.  Oh, and I need to finish Eastbound and Down too.

FTFY

How's Archer coming along?

Hoopz got me turned on to Eastbound.  The episode with the mini golf (season 3 EP 1?) might be the funniest thing I've ever seen on TV.

[Ginsu Victim]

How's Archer coming along?

It gets better and better..........>boop<

[Hoopz]

I'll get to Archer!   

I think Kenny Powers in the cornrows was the best.  Or Toby with the lettuce in the backpack.  Or Stevie's Mexican wife looking at April and asking her "Tits grande?" and April saying yes.  Or Stevie with the hooker. 

[wp34]

How's Archer coming along?

It gets better and better..........>boop<

The Smokey and the Bandit episode was so freaking awesome.  When Lana made the C.B. McHaul reference I thought I was going to bust my gut.

Or Toby with the lettuce in the backpack.

 

[Vigo]

Vigo--which 1 in the pic is Chunk? I can't even guess! 

He is the smallest guy in the crowd. 

[DarakuTenshi]

What is the best version/port of The Goonies to play?

the NES version:

No, by far the Nintendo Vs. version was the best.

[Howard_Casto]

Agreed, but be warned.  By the time you've beat the game the 8-bit version of "good enough" is permanently burned into your brain and you'll hear it for months on end.

[Felsir]

Wait, what? http://www.tmz.com/2014/04/05/richard-donner-goonies-sequel-finally-happening/

[Howard_Casto]

I don't see how that could possibly work.  I mean it was a kids adventure.  How could you pull that off with adults reprising their roles?

And if they don't reprise their roles then it isn't a sequel but rather a lame spin-off aka "The Next Karate Kid" or "Home Alone 3" ect...

[SavannahLion]

I don't see how that could possibly work.  I mean it was a kids adventure.  How could you pull that off with adults reprising their roles?

And if they don't reprise their roles then it isn't a sequel but rather a lame spin-off aka "The Next Karate Kid" or "Home Alone 3" ect...

It would make more sense if they were the parents and it was their kids going on the adventure.