Star Wars

[Silent Majority]

Now that Wolter's seen TFA, I can share my story about how I got the most major spoiler spoiled. I bumped into a big middle aged guy with learning difficulties I know from a club I volunteer at next to a cinema.
"How are you, fella? How's your day?"
"I just seen Star Wars."
"Oh yeah?! How was it?"
"Good. Harrison Ford died."
In my head: Ah, fuck fuck fuckkkk.
"Oh no, did he mate?"

[Marky Dread]

Now that Wolter's seen TFA, I can share my story about how I got the most major spoiler spoiled. I bumped into a big middle aged guy with learning difficulties I know from a club I volunteer at next to a cinema.
"How are you, fella? How's your day?"
"I just seen Star Wars."
"Oh yeah?! How was it?"
"Good. Harrison Ford died."
In my head: Ah, fuck fuck fuckkkk.
"Oh no, did he mate?"

I never expected Harison Ford to be in any more Star Wars movies so his being in this one and dying was a bonus. I like this new movie much more than I thought I would. I wonder how well it will stand up in 40 years time.

[Silent Majority]

Now that Wolter's seen TFA, I can share my story about how I got the most major spoiler spoiled. I bumped into a big middle aged guy with learning difficulties I know from a club I volunteer at next to a cinema.
"How are you, fella? How's your day?"
"I just seen Star Wars."
"Oh yeah?! How was it?"
"Good. Harrison Ford died."
In my head: Ah, fuck fuck fuckkkk.
"Oh no, did he mate?"

I never expected Harison Ford to be in any more Star Wars movies so his being in this one and dying was a bonus. I like this new movie much more than I thought I would. I wonder how well it will stand up in 40 years time.

I said upthread, it's my favourite Star Wars film.

[Wolter]

I think its long-term reputation will stand and fall on how good the next 2 movies are. If they are both rote retreads, it will be seen as a quirky abberation--a nice fun pastiche of the OT. If they are well made and add to the "mythos," then it will be seen as a strong reboot of a beloved franchise.

[Dr. Medulla]

I think its long-term reputation will stand and fall on how good the next 2 movies are. If they are both rote retreads, it will be seen as a quirky abberation--a nice fun pastiche of the OT. If they are well made and add to the "mythos," then it will be seen as a strong reboot of a beloved franchise.

Pretty much, yeah. If the AotC and RofS had been strong films, TPM would likely be better considered because it gets to be part of a well-regarded larger story. Because the prequel trilogy is considered a disappointment overall, no benefit of the doubt is offered.

[Marky Dread]

I think its long-term reputation will stand and fall on how good the next 2 movies are. If they are both rote retreads, it will be seen as a quirky abberation--a nice fun pastiche of the OT. If they are well made and add to the "mythos," then it will be seen as a strong reboot of a beloved franchise.

Pretty much, yeah. If the AotC and RofS had been strong films, TPM would likely be better considered because it gets to be part of a well-regarded larger story. Because the prequel trilogy is considered a disappointment overall, no benefit of the doubt is offered.

There has to be a new movie with a huge battle between the Ewoks and the Gungans. I don't care about any timeline just make this movie.

"Gungans no dyin' witout a fight. Wesa warriors."

[Dr. Medulla]

Catlo Ren

[Mimi]

[Wolter]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[Dr. Medulla]

[Dr. Medulla]

Contrasting the appeal of Star Wars and Star Trek: http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-essential-di ... 1754297235

The last paragraph echoes the argument of Tom Engelhardt, who suggested that Star Wars took advantage of post-Viet Nam America, which was in need of thinking of itself not as an evil empire but virtuous rebels.

[Dr. Medulla]

[tepista]

Oh, I saw the Star Wars movie. That's gotta be the best one, right?

[Dr. Medulla]

Oh, I saw the Star Wars movie. That's gotta be the best one, right?

Most lists settle on original Star Wars and Empire as 1 and 2 (which is which varies), TFA at 3, Jedi at 4, and then the prequels in some various ranking that no one really cares about.

[tepista]

Oh, I saw the Star Wars movie. That's gotta be the best one, right?

Most lists settle on original Star Wars and Empire as 1 and 2 (which is which varies), TFA at 3, Jedi at 4, and then the prequels in some various ranking that no one really cares about.

Yes, Jedi was ass. Fuckin Muppet Show.