Han's Girlfriend

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Post: #55320
Topic: That Star Wars Feeling - that brought me here...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/55320/action/topic#55320
Time: 18-Jul-2004 10:19 AM

I'm really sorry for you pal. Waiting that long for TPM...
I first saw the trilogy around 1996, and I loved it immediately. Often I wished that I had been born 20 years earlier so I could have had the experience of seeing them in the theatre and of waiting and anticipating the next installments. But now it's not the case anymore. At least my disappointment about the prequels was not that big.

Post: #55319
Topic: I THINK I FIGURED IT OUT - WHY SO MANY SW FANS DISLIKED THE PT...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/55319/action/topic#55319
Time: 18-Jul-2004 9:59 AM

I can't even say precisely what it is that makes the prequels so bad in my eyes. I think it's a mixture of things. The main one being that the Star Wars prequels don't feel like Star Wars at all. Only one of the main characters is present, Obi Wan, and his appearances are not that special. I don't mention Darth Vader because the prequels are about Anakin (at least as far as AOTC goes, don't know about ep3). The tone is different too. The prequels take themselves much too seriously. What makes the OT ss good is that it's more in a trashy soap opera style. And that's what GL intended to do in first place so I really don't understand why he changed his mind for the prequels. The style is also completely different. The OT has all those tacky puppets and monsters and those cool laser effects while the prequels are littered with unneceassry CGI gizmos and preposterous costumes and hairdos.
Still I've seen them both (albeit only twice) and I'll go a, watch Ep3 when it's released (especially coz I'd like to see how they are going to match it to Ep4).
In short, for me the OT rule but to each his/her own...

Post: #52948
Topic: Harry Potter 3
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/52948/action/topic#52948
Time: 17-Jun-2004 2:23 AM

I saw that movie too and I think that it is far better han the other two. And for all those who bitch about the differences: MOVIES ARE NOT BOOKS! They are a totally different media and a good adaptation should take advantage of the possibilities offered by movies instead of sticking religiously to the book. that would be only a possibility to cash in on the popularity of the novels. In this instance the book and the movie complement each other. The novel gives the background and the film gives the images and expresses the story through them. I just loved the visuals of Cuaron's movie and it's really a pity that he doesn't direct part 4. i think he would handle the death really well. but maybe Newell will do fine too.
Only thing I missed is the explanation of what happened the night Harry's parents died. That is for me the emotional highlight of the book and so it's really impoartant, also for illustrating the character's past.

Post: #51350
Topic: Stormtroopers? Here...??
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/51350/action/topic#51350
Time: 25-May-2004 8:21 AM

And people say that Star Wars fans are geeks. Where did that reputation come from...?

Post: #51256
Topic: MORE CHANGES!!! (for the 2004 OT DVD release)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/51256/action/topic#51256
Time: 22-May-2004 6:25 AM

I found other "interesting" pics on another forum. Here's the link.

Post: #51227
Topic: Can Luke wake up?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/51227/action/topic#51227
Time: 21-May-2004 8:48 AM

hey hey hey, it was not me who wanted to know that, I only suggested that "solution", so Mackey should do it, I'm not that nuts!

Post: #51226
Topic: Do you think there will be a Trilogy day for Star Wars ( or a Double Trilogy Day )
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/51226/action/topic#51226
Time: 21-May-2004 8:46 AM

Yep, it was quite something. Moreover it was at night. It was a special event that started at 10 p.m. and finished at 7 a.m. ish (there was a 30 break between each movie). was really a cool experience, but I wouldn't do it more than once a year.

If you're still able to write after your Bond marathon, tell us how it went!

Post: #51225
Topic: I will always remember The Girl Next Door
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/51225/action/topic#51225
Time: 21-May-2004 8:40 AM

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Originally posted by: Bossk
I liked your recap of Eternal Sunshine, HG. I haven't seen it yet (disappeared from theaters before I had a chance), but I wanted to.

Thanks!!

It's really too bad that it was not marketed well...

I think it definitely deserves some oscar nominations, at least the one for Best Original Screenplay. It should really get it.

And Jimbo, you obviously haven't seen "Eternal Sunshine". Jim Carrey is really great in that one, and I think it's a good thing when actors play different roles as they usually do, it's more of a challenge. And even if I really liked "The Girl Next Door"n I wouldn't consider it a masterpiece, that's totally exagerated.

Post: #51096
Topic: Van Helsing
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/51096/action/topic#51096
Time: 19-May-2004 5:08 PM

i really like Sommer's mummy movies, and i think Jackman is quite a good actor, but i have no desire whatsoever to see van helsing. the first time i saw the trailer it made me cring "vampires! the wolfman! frankenstein's monster!" please...i know it is meant as a tribute to monster movies but i don't know seems over the top. the vampires look terrible imo and van helsing's line "this is my destiny...my curse" reminds me so much og Spider-Man. total rip-off.
Same for Troy, sounds too much mike a wannabe epic, although i heard that Eric Bana is good in it.

Post: #51095
Topic: I will always remember The Girl Next Door
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/51095/action/topic#51095
Time: 19-May-2004 5:01 PM

another entry for the "great movies that flopped" series: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. that movie is so great, it's such a pity it didn't work. but i believe that it's going to become a cult movie. it would really deserve it.
(if you want to know more about my thoughts on Eternal Sunshine, clic the link in my sig)

Post: #51094
Topic: Changes in 2004 DVDs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/51094/action/topic#51094
Time: 19-May-2004 4:40 PM

i was sure that i was going to buy the SE DVDs in september (the lure of the DVD format and nice packaging...) but if that is true then i won't get them. it's really getting ridiculous, if he goes on like that, changing stuff everytime SW gets rerealsedn in 20 there will be left only 10 percent of the original footage!
still, hope digital bits are wrong on this one.

but on the other side, at least it made Jimbo sign the petition, now he's officially one of us.

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Post: #51093
Topic: Last line of episode 3?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/51093/action/topic#51093
Time: 19-May-2004 4:31 PM

oh well, like the saying goes "there's a thin line between genius and madness"...

Post: #51092
Topic: What's the name of EP3 gonna be?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/51092/action/topic#51092
Time: 19-May-2004 4:27 PM

yeah but i understand why they changed it. it's true that jedis shouldn't think about revenge (well, as far as i know, haven't met a jedi yet so couldn't ask that question...). and in the movie there is actually no revenge, so the title would have been misleading.
birth of the empire sounds cool to me...but you can't really have a worse title than "the phantom menace"...gah!

gundark's suggestions are very good as well, you should try to contact GL about them...

Post: #51091
Topic: What is wrong with Return of the Jedi?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/51091/action/topic#51091
Time: 19-May-2004 4:24 PM

i read "a scanner darkly" recently, very good book, although the ending seemed a little contrived to me, was kinda unexpected, but maybe it is becuase i didn't get the hints that pointed to that ending, should read it again.
and i think there was a time PKD took drugs, so maybe you were right Samatar.
i'm curious about how the movie will look like.

Post: #51090
Topic: Do you think there will be a Trilogy day for Star Wars ( or a Double Trilogy Day )
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/51090/action/topic#51090
Time: 19-May-2004 4:15 PM

i dunno... i see why LOTR would do it since it's actually one continuous story, but that is different for Star Wars. i don't think i could do it, gosh, spending that much time watching movies...a couple of months ago i watched 4 movies in a row at a theatre and at the end i was really exhausted and glad that it was over, although i really enjoyed it.
and also, the thought that i have to sit through the prequels to get to the originals in the 2004 edition... no, don't count me in.

Post: #51089
Topic: Can Luke wake up?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/51089/action/topic#51089
Time: 19-May-2004 4:11 PM

well if you want to help someone who is unconscious you are should lay that parson on the back and lift her/his legs, that way there will be enough blood going to the head. so I guess that's a good thing to regain consciousness, but I don't know, it's just a movie after all. or you could try it yourself: ask one of your friends to knoxk you down and then to hang you upside down and then tell us how much time you needed to wake up... *anxiously awaiting result of this experiment*

Post: #51087
Topic: Happy 5th Anniversary Phantom Menace!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/51087/action/topic#51087
Time: 19-May-2004 3:57 PM

Already that long is it? How time just flies by is just amazing, but then, I watched it for the first time I think only three years ago, when a freinds lent me the DVD (at least I have the satisfaction that I didn't have to pay for it...).
I hope Ep3 will be better... *crosses fingers*

Post: #51086
Topic: MORE CHANGES!!! (for the 2004 OT DVD release)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/51086/action/topic#51086
Time: 19-May-2004 3:54 PM

Jeez I almost believed it. I was there already thinking "NOOOOOOOOO!!" but then ric saved the day by declaring it a fake. I hope you're right dude...

Post: #50463
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/50463/action/topic#50463
Time: 15-May-2004 9:44 PM

post #200. only 50 more posts to go to get to the next level...

Post: #50462
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/50462/action/topic#50462
Time: 15-May-2004 9:43 PM

meh and i'm still a stupid padawan learner. gosh sounds so awful...

Post: #50456
Topic: The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/50456/action/topic#50456
Time: 15-May-2004 9:20 PM

Originally posted by: sean wookie
i have idea for a new thread simple but fun i'll start off vending machines

hey! vending machines are good! i have one right next to my house and i can go there 24/7, every time i'm hungry and long for sth sweet....

i'd say Britney Spears...and yes... i consider her as being a "thing".

Post: #50461
Topic: Jedi Spirit...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/50461/action/topic#50461
Time: 15-May-2004 3:36 PM

aaalllll rrriigghhhht....

*nods and smiles, looking kinda nervous*

Post: #50460
Topic: How may posts before upgrading?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/50460/action/topic#50460
Time: 15-May-2004 3:34 PM

lol!

that's one great movie btw.

Post: #50458
Topic: Jedi Spirit...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/50458/action/topic#50458
Time: 15-May-2004 3:30 PM

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Originally posted by: Bossk
What in the hell is going on here? Not only does Skipper have the same avatar, but a name that starts in the same letter and has the same number of characters and they have the same signature? BEGONE SATAN SPAWN!!!!

maybe he is building up a sect and gathering followers?

Post: #50457
Topic: Jedi Spirit...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/50457/action/topic#50457
Time: 15-May-2004 3:27 PM

congrats guys! ready to rule over all the star wars geeks on this ere forum now?