JediSage

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Join date: 22-Mar-2005
Last activity: 10-Jan-2011
Posts: 2,109

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Post: #140095
Topic: BSG
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/140095/action/topic#140095
Time: 21-Sep-2005 6:56 PM

*Bump*

What did you guys think of the episode with Lucy Lawless? I thought it was the weakest of the series so far, except for the last few minutes. Lawless looks VERY nice as a blonde, I'll say that much.

This past week's episode, with the new viper was very good. Overall, series still kicking butt. Best on tv, IMO. Picking up the DVD set next month.

Post: #138955
Topic: Norton The First, Emperor of America, Protector of Mexico
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/138955/action/topic#138955
Time: 16-Sep-2005 7:15 AM

I came across this man's story last night while reading Volume 6 of Neil Gaiman's collected Sandman comic series. I thought it a very nice story, about a man with nothing who made a difference in people's lives.

Link

Post: #138912
Topic: Revolution Controller SERIOUSLY REVEALED! NO JOKE!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/138912/action/topic#138912
Time: 16-Sep-2005 1:23 AM

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Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
Read it here!

EDIT* Removed the link to the photo...sorry.

Yeah. That's it. For real this time. But it's not just a TV remote. It has the abiltiy to sense motion and distance from the console in all three dimensions, and a light-gun esque sensor that lets it point and click like a mouse... Which will make First Person Shooters REALLY simple to control...

Other than that, I have really mixed feeligns about this. It could turn out some great games, but I have a bad feeling that this thing will make third party developers run, run fast as they can to the XB360 and PS3. And if THAT happens, Nintendo is screwed no matter how great their games are.

Well. What are your all's thoughts?

I think XBox is the new king of the hill, however I don't think Nintendo's going away in the near future. They've got a LOCK on the younger kids (like 8-14, or something) and a lot of parents who grew up on it are making a return. I bought a GC a few months ago. Plus now the GBA Micro that they just introduced can hopefully make up for the DS debacle, although I think currently it's only available in Japan. They're offering huge chunk of their gaming library from the last 20 years with it, so that'll be enough for me to pick it up when it comes out.

Why do you think developers will abandon the platform?

Post: #138718
Topic: Exorcism of Emily Rose
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/138718/action/topic#138718
Time: 15-Sep-2005 4:13 AM

Has anyone seen it? Am thinking of taking my Dad, but don't want to if it stinks...

Post: #138579
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/138579/action/topic#138579
Time: 14-Sep-2005 5:34 PM

Anyone read Ex Machina by Vertigo? I like it, although it seems like it's got a small audience.

Post: #138541
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/138541/action/topic#138541
Time: 14-Sep-2005 10:27 AM

Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
Hm.

I just got finished reading Batman "Hush"

Good story, though the ending was just plain cruel. Not so much surprising in revelation as it was "I can't believe they actually went through with that!"

I'm just getting back into Bats. I find myself a little burned out on him for some reason...probably because I spent the better part of the late 80's reading nothing but him. I find current artwork in most of his books to be sub-par (IMO). Biggest things I'm into right now are Amazing Spidey, Astonishing X-Men, and the new Green Lantern series.

Post: #138530
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/138530/action/topic#138530
Time: 14-Sep-2005 7:24 AM

Is ANYONE reading House of M right now?

Post: #138529
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/138529/action/topic#138529
Time: 14-Sep-2005 7:23 AM

Originally posted by: Han Solo VS Indiana Jones
Sorry, I can't help you there Yoda-Father.

So... who thinks they'll ever get around to making a live action GI Joe movie? I know they say never say never, but I'm seriously starting to doubt it.

I doubt it. A movie like that would tend to portray the military in a positive light, which is the last thing Hollywood wants. If they were to be able to make it so there's a whole lot of moral ambiguity, and can paint Cobra almost as being the victims in the situation, then I think they'd make it.

Post: #138145
Topic: Superman Movie
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/138145/action/topic#138145
Time: 12-Sep-2005 12:14 PM

Originally posted by: Han Solo VS Indiana Jones
I hear the Superman Returns theatrical teaser trailer is due out in November with the new Harry Potter film. The question: will die hard Superman fans pay to see this new Potter film just to see the trailer then leave or will they actually sit through the rest of the movie?

While I'm not a die-hard Supes fan, I am a huge comics fan. I will pay for the trailer, then leave. Although, it seems that after the first couple of days the sites like Dark Horizons and Apple seem like they get the trailers anyway.

Post: #138144
Topic: Bruce Campbell: The Greatest Actor of All Time?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/138144/action/topic#138144
Time: 12-Sep-2005 6:11 AM

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Originally posted by: Han Solo VS Indiana Jones
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Originally posted by: JediSage
Campbell rules, hands down. And doesn't seem to take himself too seriously, which is a good thing.

They're talking about Army of Darkness 4, but I hope they don't wait too long. He's starting to show his age.

Isn't this one of those things where they released "Army of Darkness" (technically Evil Dead 3, which would make another installment Evil Dead 4) at the wrong time (February instead of summer) resulting in not having enough of an audience available?

Hmmmm...not sure. I do know that Raimi wants to remake ED 1, with another actor to play Ash. And then rumor has it that he's interested in ED4, and that (again, rumor, don't quote me on this) Campbell is interested.

Post: #138123
Topic: Bruce Campbell: The Greatest Actor of All Time?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/138123/action/topic#138123
Time: 12-Sep-2005 3:36 AM

Campbell rules, hands down. And doesn't seem to take himself too seriously, which is a good thing.

They're talking about Army of Darkness 4, but I hope they don't wait too long. He's starting to show his age.

Post: #137889
Topic: Burger King Commercials Revisited
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/137889/action/topic#137889
Time: 10-Sep-2005 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by: Adamwankenobi
Unnatural... and unwanted.

Kind of reminds me of Lucas. Can picture him standing outside my window, like 100 feet away. I turn around for a second, then he's right in my face trying to force me to accept a copy of the 2007 Special Special Special editions.

Post: #137513
Topic: Burger King Commercials Revisited
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/137513/action/topic#137513
Time: 8-Sep-2005 8:06 AM

The BK commercials featuring the "King" character, are in my opinion, down right hilarious. This guy's got a good take on it:

The King

Post: #137264
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/137264/action/topic#137264
Time: 7-Sep-2005 10:12 AM

*Bump*

But not a totally superfluous bump...

For Neil Gaiman fans:

MirrorMask

Post: #136587
Topic: BEAUTIFUL WOMEN NEW RULES IN FIRST POST (NSFW) UPDATED RULES
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/136587/action/topic#136587
Time: 5-Sep-2005 11:12 AM

Garner

Post: #136586
Topic: R.I.P. Chief Justice Rehnquist
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/136586/action/topic#136586
Time: 5-Sep-2005 5:10 AM

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Originally posted by: Adamwankenobi
In starting a war I should have been more specific. Of course Bush didn't start the original war in 2001. He started the 2003 Iraqi invasion. That was all Bush!

You know, I've made a real effor to keep my mouth shut about politics, but I just can't this time: It seems like the only war the left has ever agreed with in the past 100 years was a war that in their view was to save Stalin.

But, back on topic: RIP.

Post: #135500
Topic: OT.COM WIKIPEDIA PAGE
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/135500/action/topic#135500
Time: 2-Sep-2005 3:21 PM

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Originally posted by: Gaffer Tape
Wow, that's so weird. I was playing around with Wikipedia just last night and was tempted to search for the OT, but I ultimately didn't do it. Guess it's a good thing I waited.

They're threatening to delete it...

Post: #135494
Topic: What is your gas at?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/135494/action/topic#135494
Time: 2-Sep-2005 3:05 PM

Ours is about $3.15. Our governor is contemplating suspending the gas tax, which is about .42 a gallon. Now if they'd waive the federal tax it would be nice.

Post: #135140
Topic: Oil Storm
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/135140/action/topic#135140
Time: 2-Sep-2005 10:50 AM

If anyone's interested: This guy is blogging/streaming from a building in New Orleans. He and his fellow employees are trying to keep a data center alive for their hosting company.

Link

Post: #135050
Topic: PSYCHO_DAYV ON AOTS !!!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/135050/action/topic#135050
Time: 2-Sep-2005 4:48 AM

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Originally posted by: segaflip
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Originally posted by: greencapt
Man I used to love that show when it was 'The Screen Savers' but I swore off Tech TV completely when G4 took over and the MTV rejects toddlers took over. I always enjoy hearing the word 'dude' uttered 65 times during a 'serious' and 'deep' 5 minute interview.

Dude.

I feel the same way, watched TechTV go thru alot of changes in the last 6yrs. I think it was ZD TV when I first started to watch it.

There's only two reasons I occasionaly tune in to that channel: Morgan Webb. Other than that, you're right, it's the tech version of MTV. Just need those Viva La Bam idiots now.

Post: #135046
Topic: Oil Storm
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/135046/action/topic#135046
Time: 2-Sep-2005 4:45 AM

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Originally posted by: Yoda Is Your Father
In yesterday's newspaper (England) - fears of gas prices passing £1 A LITRE!! (Current price is between 91 and 92 pence.

Very frightening. This is probably the most frightening time I can remember, except for maybe September 11th.

Post: #134773
Topic: BEAUTIFUL WOMEN NEW RULES IN FIRST POST (NSFW) UPDATED RULES
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/134773/action/topic#134773
Time: 1-Sep-2005 6:31 AM

Originally posted by: segaflip

Originally posted by: JediSage

Originally posted by: segaflip
Tia Carrere

The pic of the chick on the bike is not Tia Carrere. It's a girl named Lisa Boyle. Looks similar, but it's definitely Boyle.

Well she looks hot too.

No argument. Definitely smokin'.

Post: #134781
Topic: Upcoming movies you may not know about.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/134781/action/topic#134781
Time: 1-Sep-2005 4:35 AM

I've heard the movie rights to "The Demolished Man" by Alfred Bester have been purchased. I hope they do it right, and don't "dumb" it down for mainstream audiences. Eager to see it if done correctly.

Post: #134780
Topic: Oil Storm
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/134780/action/topic#134780
Time: 1-Sep-2005 4:32 AM

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Originally posted by: Yoda Is Your Father
In that case I agree. Empty promises are a huge part of the problem. I really can't fathom why we are not all driving around in electric cars that function just as well, if not better, than their petrol equivalents. I mean, this is 2005 for God's sake.

Of course, electricity still needs to be generated, more often than not by fossil fuels, so maybe that wouldn't solve the problem...

Did you know that Howard Hughes actually developed and manufactured a car that could travel from L.A to San Francisco on a single tank of water? in the 1940s!! He scrapped it when he realised that any collison would cause the driver to be scalded by boiling water, but my point is there are alternatives and I am sick of listening to rubbish from dickheads in government (and the misled public who follow).

Surely developing and manufacturing a feasible alternative, on home soil, would be a huge boost for the economy?

I guess in a way Jedisage is right - it is tiresome listening to environmentalists preaching but nothing ever really getting done, although maybe if everybody put their heads TOGETHER, and laid ulterior motives aside, something would get done. But I suspect we have more chance of seeing pigs fly.

P.S Live 8 did exactly what it intended to do - it raised awareness in people who might not otherwise give a damn by dumbing down politics. Sadly that is what the world has come to - tell a man about poverty, he will not care, take a man to a rock concert, suddenly he's waving his hands in the air shouting 'MAKE POVERTY HISTORY!'. By the way, I was at the London show. It was very good.

I'm all for conservation, and doing what we can. Absolutely. In terms of alternatives, we're not just talking about cars. We're talking about the entire hydro-carbon infrastructure of the planet. We can't just snap our fingers and switch. Homes and businesses need oil for heat, gas and jet fuel to ship their goods. It's going to take a massive effort by the whole world, including China, India, and the rest of the "developing" countries. It will also mean opening the flood gates of what we've got to ease the pain.

Concerts, Live 8, etc: I don't begrudge them because they raise awareness. But there's a big difference between making a meaningful impact, and making a feel-good gesture. Shouting "Make poverty history!" at a concert, any concert, isn't going to solve anything, and the people performing at them might be doing it for the wrong reasons (ie: Publicity).

I truly hope that an alternative can be found and implemented....quickly. Or it's going to be ugly in about 15 years.

Post: #134772
Topic: Oil Storm
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/134772/action/topic#134772
Time: 1-Sep-2005 12:30 AM

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Originally posted by: Yoda Is Your Father
ADigitalMan, I totally agree with you on everything you said. And as for $4 a gallon gas coming soon to the USA, well, I live in England and gas is currently priced at about 91 pence a litre (roughly $1.75). There are 4 litres in a gallon, so over here we are basically paying $7 a gallon over here! Thank God my car is small and fuel efficient!!

This problem is not even hard to solve - the technology is there, it's the will of the government and, sadly, joe public, that is lacking.

However, I disagree with Jedisage's environmentalist bashing - we are totally fucking up this planet and one day, in your lifetime, you will wish we hadn't.

I'm not saying we're not screwing up the planet. My point is that in the short term we have to work with what we have and not waste time on empty promises.