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Post: #75935
Topic: LOTR
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/75935/action/topic#75935
Time: 5-Nov-2004 1:02 PM

The extended versions are not only superior in terms of bonus material, but I also found that the video and audio are a notch above the theatrical versions.

As far as the added scenes, they're not only fun to see, they also (as the case was with the Two Towers) vastly improve upon the film. The added scenes with Faramir, Boromir, and Denethor, for example, even add some continuity that was missing in the previous version.

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Originally posted by: TheSessler
I especially love the end of TTT when Merry and Pippin found Saruman's stash: classic.

I love that part too. Even funnier was that Saruman chastised Gandalf for smoking "the halflings' leaf" when he had his own stash of pipe weed!

Post: #74709
Topic: EpIII Teaser Poster
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/74709/action/topic#74709
Time: 31-Oct-2004 9:24 AM

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Originally posted by: Darth Balls
Check out this version from the TFN forums, much better:

I like this one better. It's more subtle.

Post: #74131
Topic: Famous -Star Wars- Last Words
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/74131/action/topic#74131
Time: 27-Oct-2004 3:53 PM

Who could forget captain Needa?

"I shall assume full responsibility for losing them, and apologize to Lord Vader."

Post: #73324
Topic: A question about Epsiode Four..
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/73324/action/topic#73324
Time: 24-Oct-2004 9:04 AM

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Originally posted by: The Bizzle
"They've just made the jump into hyperspace."
"Are you sure the homing beacon is aboard their ship?"

Man I comletely forgot that line.

Post: #73158
Topic: A question about Epsiode Four..
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/73158/action/topic#73158
Time: 23-Oct-2004 9:31 AM

The millenium falcon never went into hyperspace after escaping from the death star.

Post: #73074
Topic: Dialogue differences between original Ep4 and Retail 2004 Ep4 ?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/73074/action/topic#73074
Time: 22-Oct-2004 3:06 PM

Yes there may be things you are seeing for the first time since they were panned & scanned out of the video releases. The whole of the Yavin battle seemed off to me because of the high dark levels in many scenes. For example: the trench scene (on video) was lit brightly, the shadow parts were grey, and the star field was overhead. Now, it is lit dimly and has high contrast. You can't see parts of shadowy areas and ships because they are so black, and the star field, on a properly adjusted tv, is hardly there.

Post: #73068
Topic: Forget the plot, we want action!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/73068/action/topic#73068
Time: 22-Oct-2004 2:42 PM

By far, Luke vs. Darth Vader in Empire. The whole scene is so energetic and emotionally charged. Plus the famous revelation at its climax.

Post: #72899
Topic: Dialogue differences between original Ep4 and Retail 2004 Ep4 ?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/72899/action/topic#72899
Time: 21-Oct-2004 1:36 PM

The Yavin Battle is identical to the special edition version, with two exceptions. The wonderful music that starts the battle has been pulled back and drowned out by the sound effects, making it next to inaudible. Also, the color of the Death Star's explosion has been tweaked a bit so it is completely white with a blue halo of sorts around it. Oh, and the blast ring is still there.

Post: #70790
Topic: HERO
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/70790/action/topic#70790
Time: 11-Oct-2004 8:28 PM

I just saw it yesterday, and I was astonished. The use of slow motion in the movie is just beautiful. Do yourself a favor, and go see Hero.

Post: #70583
Topic: Changes in 2004 DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/70583/action/topic#70583
Time: 9-Oct-2004 9:19 PM

"'Get on top of it!'
'I'm trying!'"

Post: #70135
Topic: Best Movie Endings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/70135/action/topic#70135
Time: 6-Oct-2004 8:42 PM

I think I understand what happened. That floating entity was like the key to our evolution. At the beginning, when the monkey used that bone to kill the others, that thing appeared and allowed for the next step in our evolution. It was like they were somehow "worthy". At the end of the film, man (having made the incredible journey) was now "worthy" of evolving another step. The entity showed up yet again and hence the "star child" you see at the very end.

Post: #69748
Topic: Best Movie Endings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69748/action/topic#69748
Time: 4-Oct-2004 1:59 PM

Yes, all of them seem to hate the movie!

Post: #69745
Topic: Best Movie Endings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69745/action/topic#69745
Time: 4-Oct-2004 1:52 PM

Exactly. Quoting David Giler: "There were some very interesting things in the movie, but the real basic thing is if you are making a horror movie it shoud be scary. And I don't think Alien 3 is particularly scary."
That's how I feel. Alien 3 was a seriously flawed film long before it was even made. I do, however, appreciate it for what it is. There were great visual moments, character moments, and every scene is drenced in darkness and despair. Say what you want, but Alien 3 is a great movie.

Post: #69382
Topic: Best Movie Endings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69382/action/topic#69382
Time: 2-Oct-2004 9:21 PM

Yes, Alien resurrection made no sense and flat out pissed me off (so did AVP for that matter), and I think Aliens is an astonishing balls-to-the-wall action movie. I just prefer the darness and creepiness of the 1st and 3rd. I wasn't calling Aliens a bad film, which it certainly is not.

Post: #69380
Topic: Aliens DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69380/action/topic#69380
Time: 2-Oct-2004 9:14 PM

What about Alien? A movie that old has no business looking so good.

Post: #69378
Topic: The Quotable Quote
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69378/action/topic#69378
Time: 2-Oct-2004 9:10 PM

Gee... that's funny, but sad and sentimental at the same time. *sniffles*

Post: #69373
Topic: Good revelations; Bad revelations
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69373/action/topic#69373
Time: 2-Oct-2004 8:48 PM

Good Revelations: The Empire could not have been overthrown without the two droids, R2D2 and C3P0.
Bad Revelations: C-3P0 was created by Anakin Skwalker; R2 saved everyone in the Naboo fighter, allowing the prequel characters to survive and be in two more movies.

Post: #69362
Topic: The Quotable Quote
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69362/action/topic#69362
Time: 2-Oct-2004 8:22 PM

Alright, from Aliens:
"Get away from her you BITCH!"-Ripley. Damn I love that line.
"That's it! Game over, man. Game over!"-Hudson

From Alien3 (the special edition)
"Don't I always give you cigarettes first? Aren't I your friend? I love you, Morse."-Golic. If you've seen the movie you know how funny that is.

From Who's Harry Crumb?:
"I've had my eye on you for a while. It was YOU who were having an affair with your husband all along!"
"What!?"
"I've uncovered some lowlife schemes in my time, but secretly hiring me to take pornographic pictues of you and your sleezball husband is as low as it gets!"
"I don't believe this!!"
"Well, believe what you want, but don't beleive it here!"
"YOU ARE A POOR EXCUSE FOR A HUMAN BEING!"
"Says you."
"OH!"

"My reputation precedes me, otherwise I'd be late for all my appointments"-Harry Crumb

//Pick this: "... that was the last we ever saw of him... he lives now... only in my memories."//

Titanic, right?

Post: #69009
Topic: Maybe some hope, recent interview with lucas
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69009/action/topic#69009
Time: 30-Sep-2004 9:31 PM

HEY! VHS rocks! Death to DVD!
I mean, besides not deteriorating, great picture & sound, scene & language selection, bonus features, and no need to rewind, why should I choose a DVD over a perfectly good video that costs $1 less?

Join me and help keep VHS alive!

Post: #69006
Topic: Aliens DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69006/action/topic#69006
Time: 30-Sep-2004 9:14 PM

I agree. George Lucas should take example and have the option of playing which version you prefer. And the special edition of Alien3 is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen.

Post: #69004
Topic: Best Movie Endings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/69004/action/topic#69004
Time: 30-Sep-2004 9:07 PM

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Originally posted by: sean wookie
what about alien 2

The ending of Aliens totally ripped off the ending of the first Alien, with the whole "blown out of the goddamn airlock" thing, to be even later copied in Alien Resurrection. I am sort of fond of Alien3 for being different from the other "Alien" films, and that is why I put "Alien" and "Alien 3" purposely skipping alien 2.

Post: #68659
Topic: Best Movie Endings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68659/action/topic#68659
Time: 29-Sep-2004 9:44 PM

Okay...

Alien
Alien 3
Who's Harry Crumb?
Seven
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Star Trek: the motion picture
Star trek II: the wrath of Kahn
THX 1138
The Color Purple
The Shawshank Redemption
Jurassic Park
The Game
The Amnityville Horror II: The Possession
Deep Impact
Final Destination
Fight Club
Planet of the Apes

to name a few...