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1. When the 2004 OT re-release came about, there seemed to be many howls of dismay regarding the color corrections, higher saturation of colors and higher levels of contrast, I take it this is because it changed the original 'look' of the OT? Or would these changes be in favor in they were done with a more deft hand(as in not rushed in 30 days)?
2. I was looking over the RLM reviews and one of his points that stuck with me was how he noted that lightsabers became less special in the PT, being ignited all the time as well as a bunch of Jedi having them, as opposed to in the OT, where they were only ignited when needed, and at any given time, no more than two people were on screen using them.
I think he also complained about how the PT was too Jedi centric, compared to the OT, where you had a more even mix of 'normal' people, those without Force powers.
Anyway, upon further reflection, do you guys think this is a nitpick? This kind of thing seemed to be inevitable given that the PT was invariably going to be about the fall of the Jedi.
Certainly Lucas didn't have to go all lightsaber crazy at some points, like when Obi-wan ignites his lightsaber just to throw a tracking device on Jango's ship, but for everything else, I suppose it boils down down to personal preference, whether you wanted some broad based mythic Jedi focused story or a more personal grounded story that took place during this tumultuous time, or perhaps a combination of both.
3. I understand that their is a great deal of trepidation regarding the EU, primarily because of it's incessant need to connect everyone to everyone. Even so, how do you guys feel about many background characters having a name or story? I know that not all of the background guys have connections to other characters like they do in the EU novels, but do you guys like knowing their names and story or would you rather have them left unexplored?
Also, what's the general consensus on the Yuuzhan Vong? It seems they left a pretty big mark within the EU, and maybe I haven't been searching hard enough, but most fans these days seem to talk about the Jedi vs Sith aspects of the EU. The YV just seem to have faded into the background of the collective fandom's psyche.
