I think that shot is great. I know canon says it's Ponda that gets chopped, but I just don't see how the rest of the scene supports that. (I've watched the film a hundred times and it never crossed my mind that it could have been anyone but the human who gets it. I only learned that upon seeing the flipper shot.) I wouldn't complain if it ended up being the flipper, because I know that's "correct", and I respect that. But I'd be delighted to have the option of seeing the hand instead, just because it makes so much more sense. I said it before, but I think a seamless branching option would rock.

Regardless of your final decision, Ady, your work on this project is truly legendary.

EDIT: I should have clarified that, of course, however you want it to be is how it should be. You hardly need me to tell you that, but I'm trying to head off the responses from those who seem to be mistaking honest criticism for a crucifixion.

Ron Moses