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Episode III: Revenge of the Ridiculousness — Page 102

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TV’s Frink said:

It’s not a bad idea. Not sure it’s worth $8.50 however, as I have no interest in owning that film.

I wonder if there’s anything similar in Wrath of Kahn or Undiscovered Country?

I like how relaxed he is dressed, and yet still so Spock. But really, you’re not likely to find as perfect a comedic/serious/empathetic/knowing/condescending look from Spock in other films (it is palpably an “Awwwwww, I bet that is supposed to suck for you” kind of look), as Final Frontier is just made with a different spirit than the others (regardless of quality)… And honestly, if you watch it with cast and crew interviews in mind about this film, it is fun to see how all the production problems visibly alter the film as it progresses (all the narrative, technical and theological problems with the film make sense with that background knowledge), that and the comradery between the main characters in that film is really good… it is a shame the whole movie wasn’t just about them hanging out on vacation (as it began and ended with). Also, would it help soften the blow if you just got a box set of Star Trek movies?

(Alternatively, there is a DVD two pack of 5&6 right now for $7.25… But wouldn’t Blu-ray be a better source than DVD?) (Or all 6 original movies on DVD for ~$22) (Blu-ray of the same for $24.87 via warehouse deals…)

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I already own 2 and 6 on Blu and that’s all I want to own.

I’m not concerned about the relaxed clothes vs. uniform.

DVD is preferred for this project unless I have to do any crop/zoom, since 99% of my other footage is DVD quality. If I use that shot from 6, I’ll actually need to downgrade it to DVD quality so it doesn’t stick out. Also, DVD sources take up less hard drive space and are cheaper as well.

DVD audio is also a little easier to rip/prepare than Blu audio and takes up less hard drive space as well.

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Well, the cost of a complete set on DVD is barely a drop in the bucket right now, and there’s probably a lot of potentially “ridiculous” material available in those 6 movies…

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I get the impression he’s not interested in owning all of the Star Trek movies, judging by his comment of 2 & 6 being the only ones he wants to own.

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doubleofive said:

I get the impression he’s not interested in owning all of the Star Trek movies, judging by his comment of 2 & 6 being the only ones he wants to own.

That was loud and clear, but the needs of the many out weigh the needs of the few, or the one…

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If I don’t want to spend $8.50 on something I don’t want to own, why would I spend $22 for more of what I don’t want to own?

Discussion over. I’ll look at the shot from 6.

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Somebody you know over at FE is working on a fan edit of said film, and probably could give you that brief shot? 😉

Where were you in '77?

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I guess I’m just going to have to get you the DVD then. 😉

Where were you in '77?

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Completely up to you. If you feel the 5 shot is worth it I’ll use it, but I’m happy to use 6 as well.

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5 COULD be useful if Vader has issues getting the Emperor on the line in TRSB and gets God.

Adding there.

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doubleofive said:

5 COULD be useful if Vader has issues getting the Emperor on the line in TRSB and gets God.

Adding there.

That’s the kind of uses I thought having more Star Trek movies on hand would allow for. Also it’d be funny if he then tunes in to a hologram of Gorignak from GalaxyQuest (since in 5 Kirk and company were originally supposed to find and fight rock monsters), before finally getting the Emperor (who should jump between original and SE Emperor footage throughout, I’d think)

(but these suggestions are, admittedly, not relevant to this particular thread…)

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Only because it’s come up a few times today, I own the following Trek:

Kahn
Undiscovered Country
Generations
First Contact
09
Into Darkness

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I think you found what should be playing when Chewie is howling and covering his ears in the Cloud City cell. 😉

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doubleofive said:

TV’s Frink said:

She’s baaaaaaaaaaaccckkkkkkkkkk…

https://youtu.be/sg4mUAQb17Q

And she’s boring.

She’s honestly not terrible.

Which is why I said she’s boring. If this was released by someone who didn’t previously release the most infamous (meaning “more than famous”) video of all time, no one would have noticed it.

JEDIT: I didn’t bother with the whole thing. It was a trap, 005.

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That’s what they called a One Hit Wonder back in the 80’s. 😉

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I just noticed that buzz droids look a bit like cheerleaders with pompoms. It might be fun to get them to do a Tony Basil routine.