JediSage

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Join date: 22-Mar-2005
Last activity: 10-Jan-2011
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Post: #153171
Topic: What You're Reading Now: Revisited
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/153171/action/topic#153171
Time: 7-Nov-2005 11:16 AM

Originally posted by: skyjedi2005
I too am looking forward to A feast for Crows and don't know why it's taken so long. It had a couple of previous release dates that were bumped up. Supposedly the book has been done for a while, and he is working on the next one in the series.

The review on Amazon for Feast is not good. I'm not happy that neither Tyrion or Daenerys is in this book...

Post: #153093
Topic: The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/153093/action/topic#153093
Time: 7-Nov-2005 6:01 AM

Originally posted by: Yoda Is Your Father
I hate the fact that they've gone and released an 'ultimate edition' of Back to the Future on DVD, because now I'm gonna have to buy it. Why can't they just get it right the first time?

What's on it? They released the complete trilogy here about 3 years ago as a boxed set.

Post: #152780
Topic: What the Hell is Going on in France?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/152780/action/topic#152780
Time: 5-Nov-2005 7:21 PM

I keep seeing headlines, but haven't had time to check. Can anyone fill me in?

Post: #152602
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/152602/action/topic#152602
Time: 4-Nov-2005 6:59 PM

Originally posted by: Han Solo VS Indiana Jones
So, who's a Watchmen fan here? I actually haven't read the Watchmen, but I keep meaning to.

Has anyone read the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen books? I know the movie got bashed really bad.

I haven't read Watchmen, but of course I've heard the praise. It's on my wish list, although I'm not going for the $75 "Absolute" edition that just came out (or is coming out shortly).

League is also on my list. Can't go by the movie. It was panned almost universally by the comics fans as being nowhere near like the comic was, and I believe Moore disassociated himself with it completely because it was so bad.

Post: #152388
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/152388/action/topic#152388
Time: 3-Nov-2005 6:17 PM

Originally posted by: Darth Simon
I was looking into that 40 Years of Amazing SpiderMan CD (doesnt look like they have a dvd version, only 11 cds

) anyway, I also saw a 44 Years of Fantastic 4 (Amazon says cd but it seems to actually be dvd) and coming soon (this month some time) is 40 Years of X-Men. I think im gonna pick these up, but was wondering if there are any other ones people know of. They look to be done by Topis Entertainment, except the Fantastic 4 one which is listed as being done by marvel.

anyway, if people know more about these, and if there are any others information would be greatly appreciated. Id love to find ones for Captain America, Wolverine, Hulk, Batman, Superman (dont know if DC has these)

thanks,

-Darth Simon

Hey DS...

Thanks for the info. Actually, I was wondering when they'd come out with more, as the Spidey one seemed to be quite successful.

As I've said on this in the past, I'm split on this issue. I think it's a great, cheap alternative to buying 1 volume of Essential whatever (in b&w) for $23 w/tax, but I do think it loses something in not having the book actually in my hand. That being said, it's also a tremendous space-saving way to go.

If Marvel's doing it with great success, I would think DC will have no choice, although I've not heard anything specific about any other titles.

Post: #152364
Topic: Violence
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/152364/action/topic#152364
Time: 3-Nov-2005 3:30 PM

Ric...

There are no words for this. I am genuinely saddened by your news. Even though we frequently disagree on things, I consider you a friend on this board. Know that you and yours are in my thoughts. I've not been feeling well the past couple of days (for whatever reasons), and won't be around much in the next few. I wish you...strength, if nothing else. While I do not think a better world will suddenly appear, I hope that one day we can all share a drink in happier times.

Post: #152098
Topic: The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/152098/action/topic#152098
Time: 2-Nov-2005 10:09 AM

Thx wook.

Post: #151982
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151982/action/topic#151982
Time: 1-Nov-2005 9:03 PM

Anyone pick up The Book of Lost Souls by Straczynski? Darn good so far. Ongoing series for Marvel's ICON imprint. Kind of reminds me of Sandman.

Post: #151953
Topic: Your favorite Hollywood excuse for 2005's crappy box office returns
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151953/action/topic#151953
Time: 1-Nov-2005 7:20 PM

Originally posted by: GundarkHunter

As to the problem with bringing toddlers to R-rated movies, as much as I am a defender of free speech and freedom of expression, this problem would be dealt with easily by a ratings system that restricted this sort of behaviour. Let's face facts: the MPAA is a joke in more ways than one.

Well, I think any system they put in place will be useless without enforcement. I mean, it can't get much clearer than a single letter rating, followed by a brief description of the content (Drug use, sexual content, etc). It's incumbent on the theaters to ask for id, and prevent people who shouldn't be in there from getting in there.

Post: #151900
Topic: Your favorite Hollywood excuse for 2005's crappy box office returns
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151900/action/topic#151900
Time: 1-Nov-2005 3:58 PM

Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
The generation (dare I call us the Star Wars generation) that spent the most disposable income on movies a few years ago is getting older and having kids.

With surging ticket & concession prices, it's becoming less economically feasible to hire a sitter and go to the movies. Especially when the time away from home is being unnecessarily extended by 20 minutes of commercials (!!!) and previews before the movie begins. For those with kids old enough to go to the movies, the ticket & concession prices alone make it a bad deal economically when you can wait four months for the DVD.

Then we have to deal with the idiots in the row behind who are dragging kids too young to a movie (my greatest horror story was sitting next to the couple who brought a toddler to see Jackie Brown) or chatting on their cell phones, disrupting the film for everybody around.

DVD sales are going gangbusters because it lets the entire family watch repeatedly in the comfort of their own home, on their own schedule, in theater-quality sound without those annoying "other people" ruining the experience.

If the theaters wish to get serious about courting people, it all boils down to sacrificing the profit margin in favor of increasing the bottom line. The following suggestions will improve profits if theater owners would have the brains and balls to implement them:

1) Cut matinee prices in half and expect greater than a 100% increase in ticket buyers.
2) Enforce age minimums for non-children's films.
3) Kick out families with disruptive children and kick out anybody who takes a phone call during the film.
4) Make 2-for-1 "Date Deals" for non-peak evenings like Monday and Tuesday.
5) Offer free tickets for parents who bring 1 or more children to a children's movie.
6) Cut the price of concessions. $6.75 for a regular hot dog and a soda is ridiculous. $4.50 for popcorn is insane. Offer a better selection at a reasonable price.

If theater owners did this, would you be more likely to attend? Feel free to copy these suggestions verbatim and send them to your local theater. I'm gonna do that myself.

Dude, you could copy this and send it to every major studio/distribution head. EXACTLY what needs to happen.

Post: #151833
Topic: The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151833/action/topic#151833
Time: 1-Nov-2005 10:03 AM

Originally posted by: ricarleite
Well, hang in there, and you will be able to get yourself out of this situation and will feel better real soon.

I hope so. This is getting old.

Post: #151832
Topic: The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151832/action/topic#151832
Time: 1-Nov-2005 10:02 AM

Originally posted by: Yoda Is Your Father
Sh*t sage, sounds bad. Funny you mention it because I have been suffering from a bout of anxiety lately and I can't figure out why. I'm talking shortness of breath, weird feeling in my stomach, the works. I've had anxiety issues in the past and unless I know you and feel comfortable I'm not the best socially, but this is different. Anyway, I hope it gets better for you soon.

Originally posted by: JediSage
Or have to deal with my in-laws.

Don't we all mate - bloody in-laws

Heh...Amazing how quickly the blossom falls off the rose in the beginning of the relationship. I got along great with them in the beginning. After that, it was all down-hill.

Post: #151822
Topic: The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151822/action/topic#151822
Time: 1-Nov-2005 9:01 AM

Originally posted by: ricarleite

Originally posted by: JediSage
No problemo on asking. I put it out there, afterall.

I should clarify that I have "situational" anxiety. Meaning, I feel fine most of the time, until I...go to work. Or have to go to a social function. Or have to deal with my in-laws. That type of thing. I've never been diagnosed with fully-blown generalized anxiety.

It's more of a social anxiety then, right? I'm a bit like that too, but for other reasons (asperger's) .

I would say it tends more towards that, correct. However, the workplace piece of the puzzle is the worst, because I....work for someone who is just like a psychological vampire. Totally saps my will to live, and they are a family member, so I've still got to live with it outside work.

Post: #151818
Topic: The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151818/action/topic#151818
Time: 1-Nov-2005 8:45 AM

Originally posted by: ricarleite

Originally posted by: JediSage
I hate having serious workplace anxiety. I'm on medication for it now.

Please do excuse me if I'm being inquisitive, or asking personal stuff you rather not discussed at an open forum, but what would be the difference between a workplace anxiety, and regular anxiety? Is it related and/or happens only to the workplace? (I too suffer from a few conditions, so I know how that is, belive me)

No problemo on asking. I put it out there, afterall.

I should clarify that I have "situational" anxiety. Meaning, I feel fine most of the time, until I...go to work. Or have to go to a social function. Or have to deal with my in-laws. That type of thing. I've never been diagnosed with fully-blown generalized anxiety.

Post: #151813
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151813/action/topic#151813
Time: 1-Nov-2005 8:26 AM

Hey Chalts, you see Marv Wolfman is contributing some type of special to Infinite Crisis? He's got an interview over at Newsarama .

Post: #151812
Topic: The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151812/action/topic#151812
Time: 1-Nov-2005 8:24 AM

I hate having serious workplace anxiety. I'm on medication for it now.

Post: #151639
Topic: Halloween Costumes?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151639/action/topic#151639
Time: 31-Oct-2005 2:45 PM

Originally posted by: Ell the Ewok
Anyone dress(ing) up this halloween? I went to a party last night as Gene Simmons (KISS)

Dude, I'm going as Paul tonight man. I hope you Rocked and Rolled all night, amigo!

Post: #151637
Topic: Your favorite Hollywood excuse for 2005's crappy box office returns
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151637/action/topic#151637
Time: 31-Oct-2005 2:40 PM

A. People don't go to movies because they're tired of inner-city morons bringing their 1 year old to an R-Rated movie and letting them scream

B. Farenheit 9/11 pissed off too many people

C. The movies suck (see above)

D. We're tired of the following formulaic cliche crap in our movies: car chases, explosions seen blocks away by shooting a gas tank with a bb-gun, crippled gay-black police captain who's always yelling at his idiot white cops who don't play by the rules, latina tough-girl who weighs 75lbs soaking wet who can kick any man's a## with her bare hands, conservative bashing, military bashing, evil corporations, government cover-ups, etc etc etc.

E. I keep seeing more and more commercials, yet my ticket prices are continuing to rise

Post: #151590
Topic: Happy Holloween
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151590/action/topic#151590
Time: 31-Oct-2005 11:25 AM

Back at you...

And anybody with little ones, enjoy this time of year. It's one of the best. I caved and let my little guy wear his costume to his daycare (aka: My Mom)'s today. Can't wait to see him and my daughter bring in their haul tonight.

Post: #151553
Topic: The Simpsons
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151553/action/topic#151553
Time: 31-Oct-2005 6:22 AM

Originally posted by: ricarleite

Originally posted by: JediSage

These were some of the earlier anime inspired cartoons to hit America. Especially BOTP, which was on in the mid-late 70's. Voltron came on around 1984 and was very popular. It revolved around a group of teen-agers being recruited to pilot 5 robotic lions that could join to form a giant robot and fight the forces of a guy named Prince Lo-tor and his evil witch. Very cool, however after the second season they came out with a different version that was much more Asian (it just didn't "work" for American audiences) and it didn't last much longer than that.

Isn't Battle of the Planets that one in which they dressed like birds or something?

Yes. Their uniforms did look like birds. If you've ever seen Teen Titans when Robin's riding his motorcycle, that pretty much looks like it.

Post: #151438
Topic: The Simpsons
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151438/action/topic#151438
Time: 30-Oct-2005 8:52 PM

Originally posted by: ricarleite

Originally posted by: JediSage

Off topic, but Ric: You ever watch Battle of the Planets (otherwise known as G-Force)? Or Voltron?

Not really sure what these are...

These were some of the earlier anime inspired cartoons to hit America. Especially BOTP, which was on in the mid-late 70's. Voltron came on around 1984 and was very popular. It revolved around a group of teen-agers being recruited to pilot 5 robotic lions that could join to form a giant robot and fight the forces of a guy named Prince Lo-tor and his evil witch. Very cool, however after the second season they came out with a different version that was much more Asian (it just didn't "work" for American audiences) and it didn't last much longer than that.

Post: #151334
Topic: The Simpsons
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151334/action/topic#151334
Time: 30-Oct-2005 8:07 AM

Originally posted by: ricarleite

Originally posted by: JediSage

Originally posted by: skyjedi2005
does anyone know exaxtly how long the simpsons has been on t.v., I mean theres tons of seasons and new episodes all the time. When did the first tracy ullman shorts come out?

The show has been on it's own since 1989. Not sure how long it was on Ullman prior to that. So I guess that makes it 17 seasons counting the current run. I think they'll be up around 390 episodes when this season's over. Looooong run. Too bad the last 200 have all s#cked.

I belive it was shown as small short sequences on Tracy Ullman from 1987 to 1989, and from 1989 as the series we know. It's VERY weird to watch a first season episode, which focus on a klasky-csupo-esque family satire realistic comedy, and watch a recent episode which focus on surrealist gag comedy...

And also the animation style is vastly different, and the voice acting. I really can't get any enjoyment out of 1st season episodes anymore. I would say it really became the show I loved during the 3rd season, and died for me around the 10th or 11th.

Off topic, but Ric: You ever watch Battle of the Planets (otherwise known as G-Force)? Or Voltron?

Post: #151326
Topic: The Simpsons
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151326/action/topic#151326
Time: 30-Oct-2005 6:50 AM

Post: #151151
Topic: BEAUTIFUL WOMEN NEW RULES IN FIRST POST (NSFW) UPDATED RULES
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151151/action/topic#151151
Time: 28-Oct-2005 9:21 PM

Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
She definitely looks the part of Supergirl. Too bad she's too old to play her in Singer's movies.

On that line of though, who *would* be good to play Kara Zor-El??

http://braveandthebold.net/characters/69_art.jpg

Churchill Drew Her Best.

There's no shortage of hot young blondes in Hollywood that they're willing to use to make a few bucks then discard. I can't think of anyone good right now...maybe the one from 8 Simple Rules?

Post: #151139
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/151139/action/topic#151139
Time: 28-Oct-2005 7:46 PM

Originally posted by: Darth Simon
I think Commander Courage is refering to on online database that has all the information on the comic and you can keep track of what you have. DVD Profiler is also like this where you can add dvds to you collection (or wish list) by title or even the upc code. It keeps track of all the information on the dvd (disc art, features, aspect ratio etc) and lets you insert where and for how much you got it as well as other personalized information.

you can see my dvd profiler page here and there is a user interface that you install on you're desktop to update the information. That list is from when you upload you're collection.

though, this 40 years of spiderman disc sounds interesting. do you have information on where to get it?

-Darth Simon

DOH!! Now I feel like an idiot.

OK...

The Spidey cd/dvd is available from Amazon, or CompUSA...almost anywhere they have a substantial collection of software for sale. Think it's like $30. I'm probably just going to get the Essentials collection from Marvel. Not in color, but I still have to have the book in my hands.

*Edit*...For now I'll be sticking with my database as opposed to an on-line list. I use a RAD tool from Alpha Software that is very powerful. I can customize alerts, build custom browses, all kinds of stuff. It's a killer RAD tool, that also allows you to create web dbs. Check it out.