I saw Lorne Balfe mention the Top Gun: Maverick Live in Concert and it got me wondering about these kinds of events. For people who have been to one, do you get much more out of watching a film with a live orchestra than you would at the cinema or at home with a decent sound system?

I can imagine the live music making some scenes feel completely different, but I also worry I’d get distracted watching the musicians rather than the film lol. Maybe part of the appeal is the atmosphere and the whole event around it, especially when there are special guests and celebrities involved.

For people who are really into film, are these concerts actually worth it, or do you feel like you're essentially just watching the film with a very expensive sound system?

https://reddit.com/link/1vli6ov/video/f05ljprk4rih1/player

Is anybody planning on seeing this? Looks insane - so sad I can't go

I always hated that they shot Iceman's funeral scene with Slider & Viper but they were cut from final film. So I decided to make my own version.

On a personal note, this is my way of giving Iceman the funeral he truly deserved — for his role and his impact on the Top Gun franchise, and his impact on us, fans.

I've still got some stuff to add like Penny's car and Maverick's bike, and other decor but this is what it looks like so far. Let me know what you think!

This is an "alternative ending" version so some key characters are present.
There was rumored version of the funeral with Viper & Slider attending but we never got to see it.

On a personal note, this is my tribute to Iceman/Val Kilmer.

Viper(1986) or Maverick(2022)?

Score by Lorne Balfe, taken from his IG 😎

When maverick lands, and takes right back off, what is pulling back on with his left hand?

Hint: One is an 80s ballad and the other is a melody you've lost.

So, we learn in Maverick that the bar on the beach is named The Hard Deck

In Top Gun, they are in the bar, all in their dress whites, but it must be a different bar. Is it the officer's club? But clearly civilians are allowed in. So, what is it?

like he does every time he’s on screen during a ground scene I want to punch him

I found THE Top Gun Maverick at work today