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And tell me Kermit, how did everyone react when Attack of the Clones came out?
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I've enjoyed Abrams' stuff, too, but I stand by this from last November:BSF21 wrote:A lot of people seem to be shitting on his Star Trek reboots and I have enjoyed those. I'm legit excited for what is to come. Come to think of it, I've enjoyed almost everything Abrams has put his hands on.tennbengal wrote:Nice. That's quality family time.sancarlos wrote:My daughter has never seen the original trilogy (bad parenting), and voiced interest last night, because of the buzz around the new movie. So, rather than fuck with streaming, this afternoon I bought the dvd combo that includes all three of them. Guess what we're doing tonight!
Also, it is hard not be a little excited for the new ones - I trust Abrams and the 1-3 were so disappointing the bar is set wonderfully low. Helps.
Obviously, I love what we've seen so far, but Abrams really seems to excel at this part of the release cycle. I really hope it's great.rass (from the Movies thread) wrote:I thought Abrams knocked the first Star Trek out of the park. I thought the second was WAY too fan service-y (going Khan was bad enough, but reversing the Spock/Kirk dynamic from ST:tWoK, right down to the dialogue, was, well, WAY too fan service-y). That could be a bad tendency to have in the SW universe.
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As the commenters at the Chive siad, Kermie's just jealous he's only the second-most famous green muppet.
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I actually liked the original three and I imagine these next three will probably be decent to very solid especially if George Lucas has as little as possible to do with them, I just don't wanna hear about it any more, especially since the movie is still two months away. It's a valid opinion. I don't think that's exactly trolling.
(Is there an "I Hate Star Wars" thread? See if we had one of those I'd agree it would make more sense there probably.)
(Is there an "I Hate Star Wars" thread? See if we had one of those I'd agree it would make more sense there probably.)
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First big oblong button on your top left there cap'n. It's OK, you're clearly new around here.brian wrote:I actually liked the original three and I imagine these next three will probably be decent to very solid especially if George Lucas has as little as possible to do with them, I just don't wanna hear about it any more, especially since the movie is still two months away. It's a valid opinion. I don't think that's exactly trolling.
(Is there an "I Hate Star Wars" thread? See if we had one of those I'd agree it would make more sense there probably.)
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See but I don't hate Star Wars, that's what I'm trying to say. So making that thread wouldn't make sense.
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Honestly if there was this kind of hype for a movie I REALLY, REALLY wanted to see like a new Wes Anderson joint or something I'd probably be equally as tired of it.
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(Anyway, I've said my last piece on this and all I had ever really intended to say. You guys roll on without me here.)
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This perfectly nails how I felt about the two Abrams ST movies.rass (from the Movies thread) wrote:I thought Abrams knocked the first Star Trek out of the park. I thought the second was WAY too fan service-y (going Khan was bad enough, but reversing the Spock/Kirk dynamic from ST:tWoK, right down to the dialogue, was, well, WAY too fan service-y). That could be a bad tendency to have in the SW universe.
Based on everything we've seen so far, though, I can't fathom this new movie not being good. I know the obvious comeback to that is "Remember Episode I?" but in that case, everyone somehow managed to neglect the possibility that a guy who had spent the last couple decades isolated in a criticism-free bubble might not be able to replicate his past work. The cynicism and pessimism left over from the prequels were so pervasive that it's really remarkable that the new one has been able to create such a positive buzz. It's a thinly-veiled love letter to the original trilogy and an apology for the prequels. Sure, that's fan service-y, but it's the best possible kind.
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The sets and scenery seem to be more awesome and restrained (compared to 1-3) at the same time. This give me hope.
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Eh, that comment wasn't really aimed at you Brian - just a more general thought based on someone else.
I mean, I just don't go in the old guy music thread, because I don't want to fuck with anyone's enjoyment. Just sayin'.
I mean, I just don't go in the old guy music thread, because I don't want to fuck with anyone's enjoyment. Just sayin'.
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Is that A New Hope?P.D.X. wrote:The sets and scenery seem to be more awesome and restrained (compared to 1-3) at the same time. This give me hope.
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brian wrote:(Anyway, I've said my last piece on this and all I had ever really intended to say. You guys roll on without me here.)
I actually thought tb was talking about DC.
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tennbengal wrote:Eh, that comment wasn't really aimed at you Brian - just a more general thought based on someone else.
I mean, I just don't go in the old guy music thread, because I don't want to fuck with anyone's enjoyment. Just sayin'.
And, I need to remember to read ahead...
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Hey, you're a Cory Wells/Three Dog Night fan? You belong in the old guy music thread, dude.
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Driver does have a bit of a long face, and big ears...
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He is. There's a video around where it's JJ and Hamill talking and Hamill is pitching a story where Luke goes darkside and it sounds awesome. Can't wait to see this a few weeks after everyone else.A_B wrote:No luke in the poster. Luke better not be the bad guy.
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That was some show back in the 90s or something. I don't put a lot of stock into it. It's a nice diversion for the filmmakers though.joeyclams wrote:He is. There's a video around where it's JJ and Hamill talking and Hamill is pitching a story where Luke goes darkside and it sounds awesome. Can't wait to see this a few weeks after everyone else.A_B wrote:No luke in the poster. Luke better not be the bad guy.
Luke is the Yoda of this trilogy.
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I pay more attention than I should to all the rumors and purported leaks, and without spoiling too much, the overwhelming preponderance of evidence is that the "Luke is the bad guy" theory is not the case. AB's assessment is much more likely the correct one.joeyclams wrote:He is. There's a video around where it's JJ and Hamill talking and Hamill is pitching a story where Luke goes darkside and it sounds awesome. Can't wait to see this a few weeks after everyone else.A_B wrote:No luke in the poster. Luke better not be the bad guy.
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That was a 2005 inside the actor's studio dealie. Whether Luke is the new bad or not , that exchange isn't telling.joeyclams wrote:He is. There's a video around where it's JJ and Hamill talking and Hamill is pitching a story where Luke goes darkside and it sounds awesome. Can't wait to see this a few weeks after everyone else.A_B wrote:No luke in the poster. Luke better not be the bad guy.
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Is it actually Hamill in this new one?
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Yup.P.D.X. wrote:Is it actually Hamill in this new one?
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one of the best star wars comic stories was Dark Empire and Dark Empire II where luke went evil and then came back. i was hoping for something like that; something really out there with regards to luke. oh well.A_B wrote:That was some show back in the 90s or something. I don't put a lot of stock into it. It's a nice diversion for the filmmakers though.joeyclams wrote:He is. There's a video around where it's JJ and Hamill talking and Hamill is pitching a story where Luke goes darkside and it sounds awesome. Can't wait to see this a few weeks after everyone else.A_B wrote:No luke in the poster. Luke better not be the bad guy.
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Didn't think that costume could get any hotter...
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Nice.rass wrote:New international trailer with new footage.
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I said it earlier in the thread, but the new young actors look like they're going to be great, especially compared to the prequels. Rey's look of terror when Kylo puts the saber to her face is amazing.
I'll stop short of spoiling anything explicitly, but this along with the U.S. trailer is lining up pretty well with a lot of the rumors that have been circulating in the last year...
I'll stop short of spoiling anything explicitly, but this along with the U.S. trailer is lining up pretty well with a lot of the rumors that have been circulating in the last year...
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If he's doing it to destroy the sith from the inside I will grudgingly acquiese. The balance of the force being obtained through elimination not counterweight.
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The movie comes out on Wednesday night at midnight over here. Not sure why. But I'm going. And I'll just deal with whatever at work the next day.
I'll also be wearing the Jedi robe I bought from Amazon some time ago. It'll be fun.
I'll also be wearing the Jedi robe I bought from Amazon some time ago. It'll be fun.
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Shot of the Falcon at the end was cool.......
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Saw this at the supermarket this morning. Grabbed it before I even made up an excuse to justify buying it (friend's kid'd birthday).
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"Turkey Shoots Down Russian Military Jet" is a lot less disturbing like that.
edit: it was not a fighter jet, but a ground attack plane, not capable of a dogfight with the Turkish fighter planes.
edit: it was not a fighter jet, but a ground attack plane, not capable of a dogfight with the Turkish fighter planes.
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In the era of a thousand cable channels I wonder why there isn't an all Star Wars ticker news channel.
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OK, I think I'm going into Star Wars media blackout mode. Apparently a somewhat spoiler-y new international trailer is out, and reviews will probably start coming out soon, so I'm done. See you in this thread in 7 or 8 days.
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No spoilers - but the review blackout is over and initially at 97% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Which, of course, is pretty awesome news to a geek like me. And one of the few less positive reviews is from Salon - which gives me confidence - as Salon is, per usual, full of negative pop culture scolds.
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