Anchorhead said:
AxiaEuxine said:
You havent seen empire in 12 years?!?! Im not trying to be rude here, honest but why exactly are you on these boards then?
Since you seem to be new around here;
I stumbled onto these boards several years ago while trying to find a way to transfer a Laserdisc of Star Wars onto DVD. I had\have no interest in the SEs (never have seen them) or the prequels (saw only Phantom). Little did I know, I wasn't alone in my quest for Star Wars77 unaltered - in fact, far from it.
After getting settled in here, I also learned about audio-grabbing software and sound-editing programs that I had been in search of. I also dig the wit and insight around here. There's real passion here for the originals and that's very refreshing in our disposable society these days.
My Star Wars universe was also expanded considerably after joining these boards. Through the suggestion of one of the members, I was put back in touch with the NPR radio version of Star Wars, as well as a few EU novels. A tip of the hat to C3PX and a few others for that.
This board is also where I learned about the book The Secret History Of Star Wars - a very interesting read. As someone who was present for the birth of the franchise, I found it nice to see that my memory of the articles & interviews - of what Star Wars was in 1977 - were not just my imagination. In fact, the book should be required reading for any fan.
Oh, and for the record - I don't dislike Empire, I just don't watch it terribly often. It's when Lucas started shrinking the Star Wars universe, and I decided not to follow him. It does, however, have some fantastic moments. I think the scene where Luke is dangling below Cloud City - the atmosphere, the lighting, the tension, the overall feel - is one of the finest Star Wars moments there is. And the asteroid field chase - brilliant in its idea and execution. I'll end up getting a copy eventually.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to get back to reading your posts about how the ships in the prequels have better cockpit controls than the ships in the original films.
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Also worth pointing out, Axia;
The way the members here don't berate me for my narrow focus is the most important reason for my being here. On every other board I've seen, I'd have been hung out to dry for my views.
Thanks for that post, I was just surprised by the fact that you prefer SW in its 77ish only. But Im also surprised by the overwhelming dislike of RotJ on these boards as well. If that makes sense. I honestly wasnt trying to berate you or anything. Far from it. As I am constantly having to defend my position on my Star Wars fandom I can certainly sympathise to having an unpopular opinion.
So if you or anyone else found my post offensive I would like to apologise.