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Cobra Kai said:

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The question is why she hired them in the first place.

A fair question. An article I read said it was Kasdan who chose Lord and Miller and then made a big push for them with Lucasfilm/Disney.
I’m not sure why he or KK thought they would be a good fit, especially since Kennedy stated last year that the movie would have more of a “western” feel. A comedy duo doesn’t seem like the most obvious choice, although I haven’t seen all of their work.

I will defer to your opinion on this matter CobraKai.

I have not seen many of their movies either, but I did not like what I saw. But hey, they are directors and I’ll stick up for their rights as directors, to a point of course.

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Cobra Kai said:

Alderaan said:
The question is why she hired them in the first place.

A fair question. An article I read said it was Kasdan who chose Lord and Miller and then made a big push for them with Lucasfilm/Disney.
I’m not sure why he or KK thought they would be a good fit, especially since Kennedy stated last year that the movie would have more of a “western” feel. A comedy duo doesn’t seem like the most obvious choice, although I haven’t seen all of their work.

Yeah, it’s bizarre to me that KK is getting most of the flak for hiring them when from what I can tell it was Kasdan’s decision.

Still an odd directorial choice IMO.

“That Darth Vader, man. Sure does love eating Jedi.”

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And that’s the reason why the GOTG movies stick out of the MCU - they work very good on their own without the necessity of watching/knowing the other ‘standard’ MCU superhero movies. I dare you, try to watch Captain America 3: Civil War without knowing the precursor movies. James Gunn is aware of that. Is it a coincidence that the third GOTG movie is supposed to take place approximately eight years after the Infinity War? Guess not - Gunn wants to keep the GOTG to be detached to a certain point of view within the MCU.

Let’s examine this shall we?

I dare you, try to watch Captain America 3: Civil War without knowing the precursor movies.

It’s the third Captain America film.

No, it’s not. It is basically The Avengers 2.5: The Apology for Age of Ultron. It wouldn’t be that much of a problem, if the movie would feature just Cap as the main character, hence the title CAPTAIN AMERICA. But it doesn’t - the movie acts like an Avengers movie due to the ensemble characters … too many ensemble characters. Even you stick just the Cap movies, with Civil War the viewers face serious problems to follow/understand what’s going on. The gap between Winter Soldier and Civil War is too big because of the interconnected incidents of other MCU movies.

If Gunn is trying to avoid the repercussions of his heroes mingling with the greater MCU then why didn’t he set Vol. 3 before Infinity War?

My guess is, Gunn sets GOTG3 eight years after Infinity War, because the incidents of that movie will be probably be dealt with - mentally & personally for the GOTG ensemble. Gunn won’t have to make to make a big deal out of it. Maybe the GOTG characters will mention the Infinity War in one or two scences. The most important thing: with the eight year time gap, Infinity War is out of the way and Gunn can focus on the third story he wants to tell for the GOTG ensemble. And mark my words: none of the Avengers guys will have a supporting role or impact in that movie.

Rogue One is redundant. Just play the first mission of DARK FORCES.
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Haarspalter said:

Tobar said:

Haarspalter said:

And that’s the reason why the GOTG movies stick out of the MCU - they work very good on their own without the necessity of watching/knowing the other ‘standard’ MCU superhero movies. I dare you, try to watch Captain America 3: Civil War without knowing the precursor movies. James Gunn is aware of that. Is it a coincidence that the third GOTG movie is supposed to take place approximately eight years after the Infinity War? Guess not - Gunn wants to keep the GOTG to be detached to a certain point of view within the MCU.

Let’s examine this shall we?

I dare you, try to watch Captain America 3: Civil War without knowing the precursor movies.

It’s the third Captain America film.

No, it’s not. It is basically The Avengers 2.5: The Apology for Age of Ultron. It wouldn’t be that much of a problem, if the movie would feature just Cap as the main character, hence the title CAPTAIN AMERICA. But it doesn’t - the movie acts like an Avengers movie due to the ensemble characters … too many ensemble characters. Even you stick just the Cap movies, with Civil War the viewers face serious problems to follow/understand what’s going on. The gap between Winter Soldier and Civil War is too big because of the interconnected incidents of other MCU movies.

If Gunn is trying to avoid the repercussions of his heroes mingling with the greater MCU then why didn’t he set Vol. 3 before Infinity War?

My guess is, Gunn sets GOTG3 eight years after Infinity Way, because the incidents of that movie will be probably be dealt with - mentally & personally for the GOTG ensemble. Gunn won’t have to make to make a big deal out of it. Maybe the GOTG characters will mention the Infinity War in one or two scences. The most important thing: with the eight year time gap, Infinity War is out of the way and Gunn can focus on the third story he wants to tell for the GOTG ensemble. And mark my words: none of the Avengers guys will have a supporting role or impact in that movie.

Infinity Way sounds like more fun than an Infinity War. 😉

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SilverWook said:

Haarspalter said:

Tobar said:

Haarspalter said:

And that’s the reason why the GOTG movies stick out of the MCU - they work very good on their own without the necessity of watching/knowing the other ‘standard’ MCU superhero movies. I dare you, try to watch Captain America 3: Civil War without knowing the precursor movies. James Gunn is aware of that. Is it a coincidence that the third GOTG movie is supposed to take place approximately eight years after the Infinity War? Guess not - Gunn wants to keep the GOTG to be detached to a certain point of view within the MCU.

Let’s examine this shall we?

I dare you, try to watch Captain America 3: Civil War without knowing the precursor movies.

It’s the third Captain America film.

No, it’s not. It is basically The Avengers 2.5: The Apology for Age of Ultron. It wouldn’t be that much of a problem, if the movie would feature just Cap as the main character, hence the title CAPTAIN AMERICA. But it doesn’t - the movie acts like an Avengers movie due to the ensemble characters … too many ensemble characters. Even you stick just the Cap movies, with Civil War the viewers face serious problems to follow/understand what’s going on. The gap between Winter Soldier and Civil War is too big because of the interconnected incidents of other MCU movies.

If Gunn is trying to avoid the repercussions of his heroes mingling with the greater MCU then why didn’t he set Vol. 3 before Infinity War?

My guess is, Gunn sets GOTG3 eight years after Infinity Way, because the incidents of that movie will be probably be dealt with - mentally & personally for the GOTG ensemble. Gunn won’t have to make to make a big deal out of it. Maybe the GOTG characters will mention the Infinity War in one or two scences. The most important thing: with the eight year time gap, Infinity War is out of the way and Gunn can focus on the third story he wants to tell for the GOTG ensemble. And mark my words: none of the Avengers guys will have a supporting role or impact in that movie.

Infinity Way sounds like more fun than an Infinity War. 😉

Exactly what I was thinking!

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Oh no! 😉

I wonder if there is a comicbook villain called Typotron? Could be used for educational comicbooks like

Oxford English Dictionary’s THE CORRECTORS: Age of Typotron

Rogue One is redundant. Just play the first mission of DARK FORCES.
The hallmark of a corrupt leader: Being surrounded by yes men.
‘The best visual effects in the world will not compensate for a story told badly.’ - V.E.S.
‘Star Wars is a buffet, enjoy the stuff you want, and leave the rest.’ - SilverWook

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In this case it’s a far more felicitious typo than, say, “Sifo-Dyas.” Unless you’re Portuguese.

“That Darth Vader, man. Sure does love eating Jedi.”

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I think things are getting a bit too personal. Kennedy is a producer. A long time producer. You know what a producer’s job is? to make sure the movie gets made. She’s been at it since 1982 and the number of iconic and award winning movies (not to mention successful at the box office) that she has been involved in means she is highly skilled at her job and the ideal choice to be at the helm of Lucasfilm. It means that the Star Wars movies she produces are very likely to be very successful and very well done. And from her actions, she knows how to save a troubled production. So I think everyone need to chill and trust that she knows what she is doing and that what we end up with will be a good movie. Hiring Ron Howard is fantastic news. And he does have a very old connection to Lucasfilm to boot.

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Haarspalter in order not to clutter up this thread, I’ve continued this discussion over here.

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Guys, just give Kathleen Kennedy a break. First of all, she’s really rich. It’s a tough life. Second, it’s not like she’s stopping you from buying that official BluRay copy of the OOT you’ve always wanted, right? Well, um…er…anyway, how about that nostalgia! Am I right? She gets to go gravedigging and bring back all your favorite Star Wars characters back to life. And you know what really matters? She’s good at her job. She hires the wrong people, but she fires them too. She’s like the first team all fire the director. We’re lucky to live in her time.

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This has now become the worst thread.

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Alderaan said:

Guys, just give Kathleen Kennedy a break. First of all, she’s really rich. It’s a tough life. Second, it’s not like she’s stopping you from buying that official BluRay copy of the OOT you’ve always wanted, right? Well, um…er…anyway, how about that nostalgia! Am I right? She gets to go gravedigging and bring back all your favorite Star Wars characters back to life. And you know what really matters? She’s good at her job. She hires the wrong people, but she fires them too. She’s like the first team all fire the director. We’re lucky to live in her time.

Sarcasm… nice. But seriously, without producers who coordinate and pay for movies, we wouldn’t have most movies. Sure, she is honoring GL’s creative decisions, but if you seriously expected his hand picked successor not to you are seriously loony. And you are still making it sound like this is the first major film where the director(s) have been sacked.

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It’s amazing that even when I start on the same side as Alderaan (in this case, the idea that it made no sense to pick the directors they did), I still end up completely disagreeing with almost everything he says.

It’s almost like he has no idea what he’s talking about while at the same time insisting he’s the only one who knows anything.

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It’s amazing that even when I start on the same side as Alderaan (in this case, the idea that it made no sense to pick the directors they did), I still end up completely disagreeing with almost everything he says.

It’s almost like he has no idea what he’s talking about while at the same time insisting he’s the only one who knows anything.

And in an amazing turn, you and I have agreed again. Awesome.

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Well, even dogs and cats tell the same time twice a month.

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God bless you guys. Kathleen’s kids. Has a nice ring to it, don’t you think?

Don’t tire yourself out carrying all that corporate water, now.

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Why do you have to be so arrogant about this?

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dahmage said:

^^That

This and That?

This

boring note: it wasn’t that or ^that. but i like what is going on here. we are getting a cleanse of this thread, and soon it can return to normal levels of spoilage, for some definitions of ‘normal’.

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I enjoy reading Alderaan’s posts; he says what he thinks and he speaks from the heart.

It makes me cringe when certain prolific posters, especially ones who think they’re super funny and witty, constantly take pot shots at at other forum members for their views.

Is it acceptable to have a go at other members on here if one dresses it up as “wit?”

I find the plethora of smart arse comments on this forum incredibly tiresome. I just want to read what people think about the topic in question. I don’t care if they love or hate something, they’re entitled to their opinion.

Healthy debate and discussion is one thing; cringeworthy digs at fellow posters in a vain attempt at humor, that’s something else.

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Rogue Trooper said:

I enjoy reading Alderaan’s posts; he says what he thinks and he speaks from the heart.

It makes me cringe when certain prolific posters, especially ones who think they’re super funny and witty, constantly take pot shots at at other forum members for their views.

Is it acceptable to have a go at other members on here if one dresses it up as “wit?”

I find the plethora of smart arse comments on this forum incredibly tiresome. I just want to read what people think about the topic in question. I don’t care if they love or hate something, they’re entitled to their opinion.

Healthy debate and discussion is one thing; cringeworthy digs at fellow posters in a vain attempt at humor, that’s something else.

Sure.