Anakin's Mannequin

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Post: #103006
Topic: ROTS Review by Kevin Smith... EXTREME SPOILERS!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/103006/action/topic#103006
Time: 29-Apr-2005 5:49 AM

I've never read his Ep. 1 review before until now. He definately gave it a lot of credit, while still discounting some things. I think if I were him, I would have been a bit more harsh about Jar Jar, the Gungans, the underwater scene, the Nemoidians, ummm and Jake Lloyd and Natalie's acting.

But I still liked the fights and underlying story in Ep. 1, so I understand that part of his review. The ranking of Ep. 1 right under Empire Strikes Back made me

.

Even still, I'm going to keep a good outlook on Ep. III.

Post: #102850
Topic: ROTS Review by Kevin Smith... EXTREME SPOILERS!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102850/action/topic#102850
Time: 28-Apr-2005 11:39 AM

I respect Kevin Smith because there's always been that true fanboy comic/Star Wars lover in him. I'm pumped to see this movie even more so now!

Post: #102659
Topic: Episode II: Shroud of the Dark Side (the TM edit) (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102659/action/topic#102659
Time: 27-Apr-2005 4:28 PM

Don't really have much to contribute to this other than saying thanks for doing it Trooperman. I dug the Mag Fan edits also(minus the backwards Spanish, but the subtitles made up for it), and I think I'll like yours even more based on what you've mentioned.

Oh, and Shroud of the Dark Side = much better title IMO, even if it's mentioned in the movie.

Post: #102471
Topic: I have to write a Letter to George Lucas...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102471/action/topic#102471
Time: 26-Apr-2005 10:37 AM

Quote
Originally posted by: ricarleite
OK so basically, this was his plans:

1977- Release Star Wars. Get a whole bunch of money.
1980 - Re-relase Star Wars so that people can watch it before watching ESB. Add "A New Hope" to the title.
1980s/1990s - Release it in video, get some more money.
1997- Re-re-release it on theaters. Change some random stuff to justify the re-re-release. Make sure Greedo shoots first this time.
2004- Wait until the fans can't wait no more for the DVD. Change some more stuff in order to create a hype, and released it. Get some more money from it.
2006?- Release a TV show. Remember: plot matters not! Make sure Kevin Smith is as far away from the project as possible, he could accidently make it good. Good TV shows are NOT profitable, because only inteligent people watch good TV shows, and inteligent people don't go on buying everything they see on the ads.
2007?- Re-re-re-relase the OTs and the PTs in 3D. Make sure you have a pseudo-director backing up this dated, ridiculously insane idea; a director like James Cameron would be nice.

^ Best post of the thread.

I didn't grow up with the originals (I saw them when I was a kid, but they were on TV and I was too young to really get the story other than the lightsabres). That being said, I do understand why people who grew up with the originals want the right to be able to watch them without the edits.

First, most of the changes are ridiculous. Take the Greedo scene: if George was so worried about making Han look like a guy who wouldn't shoot someone to keep from getting killed, he should have filmed it that way from the get go.

This is probably the dumbest and over the top analogy I can think of, but it's like putting arms on the Statue of David. For most people, it's not that big of a deal, but I still think George should respect the fans that helped him and the story get where it is. It's not that difficult to put the originals out. It would just take some restoration from the original print and color checking. Then again, had he just done that instead of the SE edits, I don't think anyone would have an issue. I'm still fine with the SE's because that's what I'm used to, but it still would be nice to see the originals again the way they were when first released. I just don't get why he's so hardheaded about it. It's like he's embarrassed of the technology he used back then, even though it was revolutionary at the time.

BTW Italics owns me.

Post: #102339
Topic: ROTS: poll, who's already got their tickets?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102339/action/topic#102339
Time: 25-Apr-2005 12:35 PM

Good luck Bossk. I hope she doesn't make you work as hard for other things though. *wink* *wink*

Post: #101960
Topic: Star Wars character's names
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/101960/action/topic#101960
Time: 22-Apr-2005 9:31 AM

k, I just did the site thinger:

Johbo Lofor
Lobelantra of Asp

Post: #101893
Topic: Star Wars character's names
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/101893/action/topic#101893
Time: 22-Apr-2005 4:39 AM

Bol Joh Loufor

Post: #101555
Topic: Favourite film out of original trilogy?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/101555/action/topic#101555
Time: 19-Apr-2005 9:33 AM

See this is a hard question for me. All three have a different flavor to them.

ANH was epic and had constant movement from place to place, revealing just a dab of every aspect of the universe while showing a great story line that covered up an even greater story line to come.

ESB was dark and expanded on existing characters much more, while introducing some new ones as well. You saw that Darth Vadar was merely human instead of just a two dimensional bad guy (putting his helmet on facing from behind him, and later announcing that he was Luke's father). Lots of tragedy as well as twists and turns throughout.

ROTJ had a more lighthearted feel about it with the Ewoks and celebration at the end, but with all of the battles that took place in it (Jabba's palace, the Death Star, Luke/Vadar/Emperor fight), it definately balanced the tone.

If I were forced to pick one, I'd go with Empire Strikes Back, mainly because I like darker films. But honestly, I still like the other two just as much.

Post: #101552
Topic: Episode3 TV Spots
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/101552/action/topic#101552
Time: 19-Apr-2005 9:15 AM

What's the official site? I checked starwars.com and they only have the trailer and tester.

Post: #101546
Topic: Star Wars PC
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/101546/action/topic#101546
Time: 19-Apr-2005 8:56 AM

What? No Jar Jar artwork on there? I'll pass.

Post: #101544
Topic: ROTS: poll, who's already got their tickets?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/101544/action/topic#101544
Time: 19-Apr-2005 8:44 AM

Ah, the feel of the hype. My birthday is right around the release, so I'm going to go watch it at the IMAX in Digital. The whole standing in line phenomina reminds me of this Triumph the Insult Comic Dog sketch on Conan:

Triumph - Star Wars Line

RIGHT CLICK, SAVE AS...

So hilarious.

Post: #100499
Topic: Revenge of the Sith Soundtrack
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100499/action/topic#100499
Time: 11-Apr-2005 12:20 PM

"Track 24: C-3P0 stars in a snuff film while R2 holo-tapes it"

Say it ain't so George!!!

Post: #100324
Topic: SW fans wait at wrong theater
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100324/action/topic#100324
Time: 8-Apr-2005 8:39 AM

<--- Will be drinking in the theatre with friends of mine that work there and catching the movie the night before when the print comes.

And then going to see it in Digital if I like it as much as I hope I will.

Post: #100182
Topic: Seen Jake Lloyd recently??? Ewwww!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100182/action/topic#100182
Time: 7-Apr-2005 7:57 AM

Interesting take Bossk. I've always just chalked it up to Jake's age at the time being responsible for his speaking lines. I think it would be hilarious to see George directing him on how to say a line, and him saying "Look George, this is preposterous. I maybe a young boy in this movie, but I'm still frickin Vadar! I don't need to be so wish washy on my lines" (imagine him talking like an older british guy too ).

What's Life as a House? I didn't even know Hayden did anything aside from SW. Is it any good? I wouldn't mind checking out his other acting jobs for comparison.

Post: #100162
Topic: Hi - I'm a newbie.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100162/action/topic#100162
Time: 7-Apr-2005 6:02 AM

Aliens.

Post: #99078
Topic: Hi - I'm a newbie.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99078/action/topic#99078
Time: 30-Mar-2005 10:06 AM

I just joined recently myself. Very nice community so far. Welcome YodaMan.

Post: #97629
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/97629/action/topic#97629
Time: 21-Mar-2005 10:14 AM

nfl, check your pm.

Post: #96802
Topic: Apple Switch parody
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96802/action/topic#96802
Time: 15-Mar-2005 3:29 PM

Haha! Nice.

Post: #96080
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/96080/action/topic#96080
Time: 10-Mar-2005 2:12 PM

Hey guys, I'll be getting the discs soon and can send copies out then, so if you haven't heard from anyone else offering to do so, there's another way you can get a copy of them just for now. Go to www.myspleen.com, create an account, make sure you have a torrent program (there's a good tutorial on there for getting bittorrent programs) and do a search for Magnolia Fan. I'll post up once I have my copies for anyone that needs one then.

Post: #95207
Topic: MagnoliaFan Edits: Ep I "Balance Of The Force", and Ep II "The Clone War" (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/95207/action/topic#95207
Time: 3-Mar-2005 1:17 PM

Hi everyone.

I'm new to the forums, but before coming here I had heard rumors of remakes for the prequels. It's really nice to see that not only is it true, but that people consider them so much better than the original movies. Much thanks to Magnolia Fan for backing up everyone's critiques and actually making them better.

I've just finished reading this whole thread, and I've got to get a copy of these DVDs. Rikter, I've checked out your website, and was wanting to know if you were still sending out copies. I'd very much like to check out MF's BotF with Digital Man's subs, and MF's TCW. I've turned my pm's on as well.