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#106614
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Comics Fans
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/106614/action/topic#106614
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Originally posted by: Bossk
Originally posted by: JediSage
Bossk: I read this yesterday. Definitely an interesting choice. I'll be interested to see if Grammer can succeed in anything besides Frasier. He's such a talented actor it's hard to believe he can't make something else work.


His talent is definitely not in question. He's got it in spades. But can we, the public, break our typecast image of him as Frasier Crane? 20+ years of playing the same character can do that to a person's career.


That's a really good point. J. M. Straczynski had an interesting take on that when he cast Walter Koening as Bester on B5 and fans were saying it would be Checkov on a space station. He basically said that the only thing people who get typecast do "wrong" is create a character that people will remember forever. Like Robert Deniro and Al Pacino. They always play gangster types or cops. I'm still seeing Pacino as Scarface on t-shirts and art prints now...all over the place.

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#106675
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Sad News for Original Batman Series Fans
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/106675/action/topic#106675
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Originally posted by: GundarkHunter
There was more to Gorshin than Batman; anyone remember the Star Trek episode where he played a man split in half? Brilliant actor, and one that will be truly missed. RIP, Frank.


After reading some bio info, he does appear to have been a brilliant and well liked actor. He was nominated for two emmy's, and won 1 of them (for Riddler). He lived for a time in a town about 20 minutes from mine. I used to work at a McD's in that town just out of high school, and a lot of stars/well knowns came in, although he did not. I did get Roy Scheider in my line once. He was always one of my favorites too. 2010 was killer!
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#106571
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Comics Fans
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/106571/action/topic#106571
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Originally posted by: Bossk
Do we want this thread to double as the Comic Movie thread as well? The old one disappeared and I just wanted to post this from IMDb...

Grammer To Play Blue Beast in 'X-Men 3'
Fans of Kelsey Grammer are set to find him tough to recognize in his next project - he's playing a furry blue monster in the second X-Men sequel. In X-Men 3, the former Frasier star will play oversized mutant Beast, who has not yet appeared in any of the franchise's installments. While there has been a shocked reaction to Grammer's casting, producers of the movie insist he's the perfect choice for the part - because Beast is the most intelligent of all the mutants. Snatch star Vinnie Jones is also set to undergo a huge image overhaul when he plays villainous Juggernaut in the movie. His character is a 900 pound metal-clad battering ram. The sci-fi series stars Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Romijn. The movie, to be directed by Matthew Vaughn, is set to debut in May next year.


Interesting casting choice, no?


Bossk: I read this yesterday. Definitely an interesting choice. I'll be interested to see if Grammer can succeed in anything besides Frasier. He's such a talented actor it's hard to believe he can't make something else work.

Fine by me with the movies thread.

Look for Sin City on DVD in August, and there's also talk of Rodriguez doing two sequels, which is good news, in my book.

I'd like to see Gaiman's Sandman go to film, or even an anthology tv series based on the comics. Think that would be cool. I'm just finishing up Volume 2: The Doll's House. Hopefully the quality will remain as good as it is now.

I've heard that WB is going to get the Batman and Superman franchises back on their feet, then do the vaunted Batman vs Superman movie. I wish they'd adapt Dark Knight returns.
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#106613
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Star Wars Dream
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/106613/action/topic#106613
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OK...I was weighing whether or not I would confess this, feeling as I told one of my friends that the comedic material would outweigh the reprisals I suffer at your hands. Here goes:

Last night I had a dream about GL. In the dream, I started out by going to some event where he would be having a panel discussion, or a talk or something. So, I went there with the full intention of melting the paint in the room with a tirade about ruining a chunk of my childhood, he's a suck ass director, the works.

Anyway, I don't get a chance to in the talk, however afterwards, I'm talking to him telling him he's the greatest director and filmmaker in the world, he's just really misunderstood, the PT is better than the original, the people don't "get it", the original trilogy doesn't exist anymore...like the misunderstood Soup Nazi in Seinfeld. Next thing I know I'm working for him as his official spokesman defending him on the internet and stuff. Then I woke up. Thought I turned into that little sycophant bitch Kevin Smith for a second there.

Pretty scary, huh? Was figuring he had some type of mind control power, like on South Park and the Earth Day Brainwashing Festival, and the guys who keep waving their hands, hypnotizing the kids saying "It's all the Republicans' fault. They're poisoning the Earth"....blah blah blah blah...
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#106356
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ROTS: Tonight
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/106356/action/topic#106356
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Originally posted by: Anakin's Mannequin
Just wanted to wish everyone a great experience tonight and tomorrow watching the last movie of the saga. I hope Sith ends up being great, but either way my excitement has been built for seeing it, which is what it's all about. Whether it's a let down or a kickass movie, enjoy the moment. Even if that's all you can take with you.

I'm personally going in with a clean opinion slate and not even thinking about the first two prequels. I'll just simply take this movie on it's own merit and hope for the best.

So have fun tonight, tomorrow or whenever you get to see the final Star Wars movie.

May the Force be with you.....for me...to poop on.



Well said. I'm hoping to be able to add at least one movie from the PT to my SW "cannon".

Enjoy the moment, everyone, and may the schwartz, or force, be with you.

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#106337
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Quotes I Like
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/106337/action/topic#106337
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Some will not like these...nothing personal. I just think they're funny. All of them are taken from an e-newsletter I get called the Federalist Patriot.

"Darth Vader and Imperial Troops to Storm Paris Boulevard" --Agence France-Presse **France to surrender shortly thereafter.

"Stevie Wonder Releases Video for Blind" --Reuters

"Should people be paid according to what they 'need' instead of according to what their work is worth? Should they decide how big a family they want and then put the cost of paying to support that family on somebody else? If their work is not worth enough to pay for what they want, is it up to others to make up the difference, rather than up to them to upgrade their skills in order to earn what they want?" --Thomas Sowell

"If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." --Emma Goldman
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#106114
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Enterprise Finale
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/106114/action/topic#106114
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I wanted a J. Michael Straczynski type ending: Archer dies, everyone leaves the ship except for someone totally inconsequential, like Malcolm or Montgomery, Trip is left a bitter old man dreaming of the "glory" days, etc; That's kind of how he ended B5. He's never been afraid of killing off major characters or turning the show upside down. That's why I wish they'd tap him to run any franchise that may rear it's head in a few years.
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#106064
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ROTS: Gut Feeling
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/106064/action/topic#106064
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Can imagine what it's going to be like on Friday. My friend and I will be sitting there, towards the end of the movie we'll be tied to a pole, a ghostly GL will be floating around, the theater employees and all the GL butt-boys will be standing there "It's beautiful!" I'll be like "Marc, whatever you do, don't look at it. Shut your eyes Marc, don't look at it no matter what". Speakers start to blow up, the ushers are being lifted
off the ground by the apparition, then the apparition lifts it's head, disolves from GL to a horrid skull-like JarJar. The president of the local GL fan club screams "Oh my God this movie's AWFUL!!" then his head melts. Then another GL flunkie grabs his head and screams, and his head blows up.
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#106033
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Yeah, its us OLD people George- thanks!
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/106033/action/topic#106033
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Originally posted by: joe_H
You guys are pretty frickin' pathetic. Please spare us the psychoanalyzing of George Lucas. None of you know a damn thing about the man, and have never met the man. George Lucas is probably more sane than any twat on this board. After all, I don't see him sitting around on a message board whining like a frickin' baby because he didn't get his way. Get out and perhaps find a girl and stop whining because some filmmaker you don't even know didn't give you what you want. That's truly sad. Insulting Lucas doesn't change a damn thing, and it's not going to help you get what you want.


No, he probably will never give us what we want, but it will sure make us feel better to bitch about him all we can. If you don't like what you're reading, then stop reading it.

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#105889
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The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/105889/action/topic#105889
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Originally posted by: greencapt
Originally posted by: JediSage

Agreed. Too much "hero" worship. Not a good thing.


I don't think there is anything wrong with 'hero worship' (though worship is a bit strong for *anything* to my mind) but what I hate is the fact that it seems the people being worshiped these days are the wrong sorts: sports stars, musicians, reality tv 'stars' and celebrities of any sort who are being 'worshiped' because they got some press time and now make more money than they are worth.


Yes. As a Christian, I'm wary of paying too much heed to anyone/thing the way some people do. I agree with you 100%. Too often the people who are serving as "role models" in this day are not worthy of the name. People who have young kids are having a much harder time these days with trying to provide good example for their children. My wife and I have, believe it or not, turned to comic books, where there are still heros of the type kids can look up to, thankfully.

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#105968
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Born out of Boredom: Starkiller's thoughts on...
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/105968/action/topic#105968
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Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
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"Fairfax, VA – Today, in a ceremony at the state capitol, Gov. Jeb Bush signed Florida’s “Castle Doctrine” (SB-436) into law. Sponsored by Senator Durell Peaden and Representative Dennis Baxley, the bill unanimously passed the Senate and overwhelmingly passed in the House, 94-20. Prior to signing the National Rifle Association (NRA) supported bill, Gov. Jeb Bush stated, "It`s a good, commonsense, anti-crime issue." The "Castle Doctrine" simply says that if a criminal breaks into your home, your occupied vehicle or your place of business, you may presume he is there to do bodily harm and you may use any force against him. It also removes the “duty to retreat” if you are attacked in any place you have a right to be. Furthermore, this law provides protection from criminal prosecution and civil litigation for those who defend themselves from criminal attack. Past National Rifle Association (NRA) president and current Executive Director of Unified Sportsmen of Florida, Marion P. Hammer, stated, "Existing law is on the side of the criminal. The new law is on the side of the law-abiding victim.” She continued, “To suggest that you can`t defend yourself against a rapist who`s trying to drag you into an alley or against a carjacker who`s trying to drag you out of your car is nonsense. The ability to protect yourself, your children, or your spouse is important, no matter where you are. “I want to thank Governor Bush and the bill sponsors, Sen. Peaden and Rep. Baxley, for supporting this vital measure. This law is about affirming that your home is your castle and, in Florida, you have a right to be absolutely safe inside its walls,” Hammer concluded."


So the Infinitely Stupid Law has been repealed? Good.
(Good grief that it ever existed!)


Yes, it has been repealed. Unfortunately it exists elsewhere (don't have a list), and it's also being espoused by the UN Convention on Illicit Trafficking in Small Arms (otherwise known as: Disarm law abiding citizens and put them at the mercy of their tyrannical governments).
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#105807
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The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/105807/action/topic#105807
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Originally posted by: ricarleite
Originally posted by: JediSage
I hate people who feel like they have some kind of connection with the Kennedy's. Example: I've actually heard people say after JFK Jrs death: "He was my brother, I grew up with him!!". God damn, shut up. You saw him for 3 seconds on tv when his father died. Give me an f'ing break! Grrrrrr


I think this could be applied to any personality, not only Kennedy. Take John Paul II when he died, as an example.


Agreed. Too much "hero" worship. Not a good thing.
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#105893
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Enterprise Finale
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/105893/action/topic#105893
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Originally posted by: GlopOfGrease
I thought that Enterprise was a pretty good show and I wish it could stick around to continue to improve. Enterprise was better than Voyager, but still way behind the other three.
I thought the finale was fine, but I wish they had let us hear the speech by Archer. This is a landmark occasion for the Federation and I thought it would be interesting to see. They should have added Avery Brooks' voice and Kate Mulgrew's voice to end. Also, I wish they had come up with a new scenario for Riker(he got his own ship in the last movie, why can't we see that?) rather than just rehash an old Next Generation episode.


I agree about Riker. Definitely would have been nice to see him on his own ship.

IMO it was good to keep Mulgrew and Brooks out, as this show and the other two were about ships named Enterprise, after all. There was no monologue for VOY or DS9.

The speech by Archer...pheh..."Peace and Love, accept any and all beliefs as being equal, blah blah blah blah...*insert more socialist drivel*", you get the point. I'm fine without it. I thought Enterprise in it's final year was better than the first 4 years of VOY, but not the last two. VOY and ENT fell into the false jeopardy and bogus plot line traps: Ship is en route to generic alien with bumpy foreheads planet, encounters generic spatial anomally, techno-babble resolution, hit the reset button for next week. Very week. The result is a show where none of the characters grow, change, die, or face any type of real threat. Until they get a creative team willing to challenge the BS Roddenberry utopian drivel philosophy that the last "creative" team adopted, you'll have a show with no character driven conflict, eg: nothing interesting.
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#105881
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ROTS: poll, who's already got their tickets?
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/105881/action/topic#105881
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Originally posted by: Bossk
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Originally posted by: ricarleite
Damn those bootlegers, don't they lnow that crime never pays?


In the immortal words of Johnny Dangerously...

"well... it pays a little."

God I love that movie!


"You know something Johnny? You don't care about crime"

"I don't care about crime??"

Great movie. Underrated classic.

"You farggin icehole!!"

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#105879
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Born out of Boredom: Starkiller's thoughts on...
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/105879/action/topic#105879
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Originally posted by: Warbler
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Originally posted by: JediSage


Another issue was raised about whether or not regular citizens could actually succeed against a strong military. To this I say that history is repleat with examples of successful uprisings with help from other interested parties. For example: The uprising in Northern Ireland in the early part of the 1900's. They were given rifles by Germany (to strike at England) and they succeeded.


England of the of the early 1900's is nowhere near as powerful as the US military of today. At that point and time did the English military have, have nuclear weapons?

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Originally posted by: ricarleite


I'm a man, and I'm not a killer. I'm pretty sure you're not a killer as well. Why can't all men be like that?


ask Hitler and Stalin that.

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Originally posted by: JediSage
In Florida, people were actually required by law to either submit to their attacker, or run away.


Let me get this straight, in Florida if a person came into my home with the intent to kill me and prevented me from escaping, I would be legally required to "submit" and let him kill me? That is absurd!



"Fairfax, VA – Today, in a ceremony at the state capitol, Gov. Jeb Bush signed Florida’s “Castle Doctrine” (SB-436) into law. Sponsored by Senator Durell Peaden and Representative Dennis Baxley, the bill unanimously passed the Senate and overwhelmingly passed in the House, 94-20. Prior to signing the National Rifle Association (NRA) supported bill, Gov. Jeb Bush stated, "It`s a good, commonsense, anti-crime issue." The "Castle Doctrine" simply says that if a criminal breaks into your home, your occupied vehicle or your place of business, you may presume he is there to do bodily harm and you may use any force against him. It also removes the “duty to retreat” if you are attacked in any place you have a right to be. Furthermore, this law provides protection from criminal prosecution and civil litigation for those who defend themselves from criminal attack. Past National Rifle Association (NRA) president and current Executive Director of Unified Sportsmen of Florida, Marion P. Hammer, stated, "Existing law is on the side of the criminal. The new law is on the side of the law-abiding victim.” She continued, “To suggest that you can`t defend yourself against a rapist who`s trying to drag you into an alley or against a carjacker who`s trying to drag you out of your car is nonsense. The ability to protect yourself, your children, or your spouse is important, no matter where you are. “I want to thank Governor Bush and the bill sponsors, Sen. Peaden and Rep. Baxley, for supporting this vital measure. This law is about affirming that your home is your castle and, in Florida, you have a right to be absolutely safe inside its walls,” Hammer concluded."

Warb: England did not possess nukes, but it did possess poison gas. At the time it was by FAR the dominant power in the world, considering it had holdings in Canada, Australia, India (soon to split into Pakistan), Africa, Ireland, Hong Kong(?), Scotland, etc; The saying went at the time "The sun never sets on the British empire". England didn't lose it's dominant position until WWII.

As far as a government using them on a population in revolt: That would be pretty extreme. They'd have to be willing to use them on large segments of a population that largely wouldn't care one way or the other, and was not actively fighting them. Likely? Depends on who it is.
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#105878
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Animal Rights Extremists
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/105878/action/topic#105878
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Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
Man Sage, that's awful. What is it with these crazy people and comparing the torture of humans at Auschwitz to experimenting on a soul-less animal?

In an mostly-unrelated note: does the fact that he has a switch sewn into his chest and an eletrode in his brain make him officially a cyborg?


Good question. I read an article about 1-2 years ago about a guy who's like a cybernetic genius. He put some implants in his arm that activated certain appliances and lights in his house when he walked in the room. Awesome, but very frightening stuff.