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#134841
Topic
How George would write the OT if he wrote them now
Time
Some more....

INT- Lars homestead

Luke
You know, I think those two droids might have been stolen?

Owen
And why do you think that?

Luke
Well, the protocol droid told me that the Astrodroid told him that he belongs to somebody called Obiwan Kenobi.

Owen gags on his drink and begins to cough hysterically. Beru slaps him on the back several times.

Luke
Are you okay?

Owen
I'm fine.

Luke
What about Obiwan?

Owen
What about him?

Luke
Is he Old Ben?

Owen
No. Obiwan died a long time ago.

Beru
Owen, that's not true. Obiwan is Old Ben. If it wasn't for him, we never would have adopted Luke.

Luke
Really?

Beru
Yes, after your father died, Obiwan brought you here. He's been watching over you for years. I have no clue what Owen has against Obiwan anyway. I think he blames him for your father's death, but he barely knew him, so I don't get the grudge.

Owen
I'm just afraid Obiwan's going to show up at our door anyday and demand Luke learn the ways of the force just like he did with his father.

Luke
Hey, I'm old enough to leave. If this Obiwan person ever needs me, I'm going to help him. Oh, and what the heck is the force.

Owen
I have no idea. Anyway, you can't leave at least for another year.

Luke
Yeah right. You're such an arrogant old farmer! You're holding me back! I want to join the Rebel Alliance and that's final!

Luke stomps off.

Beru
Way to go, dear.
Post
#134839
Topic
How George would write the OT if he wrote them now
Time
This keeps getting better and better. Some more.....

Int - Executer

A helmetless/maskless Darth Vader is meditating in his chamber. All of a sudden, he begins to dream. Images of the former Anakin force choking Padme are the center of his nightmare. Suddenly Vader wakes up.

Vader
No!!!!!!! Padme!!!!!!!!!!

Admiral Piett who heard Vader's screams, comes into the room as Vader's helmet and mask are lowered onto his head.

Piett
What's wrong, my Lord?

Vader
I had the worst nightmare.

Piett
I know sir, this is the fifth Padme dream this week.

Vader
I miss her so much. My heart still aches for the woman of my dreams. She was so perfect. Did you know that the Emperor promised me?

Piett
Yes my Lord, I remember. He promised to help you save Padme from dying.

Vader
And I wound up killling her instead!

Piett
It's too bad the Emperor couldn't bring her back to life.

Vader
Ooh, maybe he can. Maybe I can find the powers that can bring my love back to the land of the living. Finally, I can save myself from my nightmares.

Piett
If you do bring her back, do you think Padme will even believe it's you? The last time she saw you, you were a young man with flowing hair and good looks. Now you look like Humpty Dumpty.

Vader
Humpty who?

Piett
Nevermind. Anyway, I almost forgot to tell you that the Millenium Falcon has entered an Asteroid Field.

Vader
An asteroid field? Oooh, let's go get them.

Piett
Are you sure we'll be safe?

Vader
Yes. It will be easy. Let's get em. Yippee!!!!
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#134708
Topic
How George would write the OT if he wrote them now
Time
That was hillarious. How about some more......

EXT - Landing dock - Endor

Vader
The Emperor has been expecting you.

Luke
I know, I have felt your presence ever since I boarded the stolen Imperial shuttle.

Vader
The midichlorians are strong in us both. You know, after me, you have the second highest count ever seen in a human being. Even higher than Master Yoda's. I took some of your blood from our
duel in cloud city and took some tests to see your Midichlorian count.

Luke
Very interesting father.

Vader
So, you have accepted the truth?

Luke
I have accepted the truth that you were once the brave and noble Jedi knight Anakin Skywalker.

Vader
Anakin Skywalker? Anakin. Now that's a name, I've not heard in a long time. Long time. I haven't gone by the name of Anakin since oh, before I broke your mother's heart and you were born as she was dying. It's my fault that she died. My heart aches just thinking of what could have been. I tried so hard to stop her from dying, but wound up causing her death by choking her. I wonder how they delivered you after I killed her. Maybe the midichlorian count inside her womb kept you alive. Anyway, that name, Anakin, no longer has any meaning for me.

Luke
It's the name of your true self, you've only forgotten.

Vader
Forgotten what? Did you not just hear what I said?

Luke
I know there is still good in you. The Emperor has not driven it from you fully.

Vader
From my point-of-view the Jedi are evil.

Luke
Come with me.

Vader
Obiwan once thought like you do. That is until we started our duel on Mustafar. You don't know the power of the dark side. I must obey my master.

Luke
I will not turn and you'll be forced to kill me.

Vader
Great, it must be my destiny to kill off my family.

Luke
You can't do this daddy. Please, come to the lightside.

Vader
No. The Emperor will show you the true nature of the force. HE is your master now.

Luke
Then my father is truly dead.
Post
#131162
Topic
How George would write the OT if he wrote them now
Time
LOL, that scene with Han and Leia is hillarious. How about this one.....

Aboard the Death Star

Leia
Governor Tarkin, I had a feeling you were behind all of this. My colleagues had informed me in a boardroom meeting that this is the sort of thing you do.

Tarkin
Indeed it is. Princess Leia, before your execution, I would like you to watch as we show this battle station's full capabilities. After 20 years of hard labor, this battle station is about to be operational. No system will dare oppose the Emperor now.

Leia
Governor Tarkin, your threats will not scare the Rebellion. We will not be swayed by your bullying tactics.

Tarkin
We'll see what happens after we demonstrate the capabilities of this battle station. The Imperial officers and I have come to the conclusion that a peaceful system without strong enough weapons capabilities would make the most effective planet to destroy first. Since you are reluctant to tell us where your rebel base is, I have decided to destroy your home planet of Alderaan.

Leia
No, you can't do that!

Tarkin
Then tell me where the rebel base is!

Leia
Dantooine, they're on Dantooine, the fifth star of the Gantooine system in the outer rim.

Tarkin
You see Lord Vader, she can be reasonable, you may continue with the operation to destroy Alderaan.

Leia
What?

Tarkin
I can't believe an astute leader like yourself actually believed we wouldn't continue with this demonstration. But don't worry, we will deal with the rebel alliance in good time.

Leia
No!

Alderaan is destroyed. Meanwhile, aboard the Millenium Falcon, Obiwan Kenobi looks ill.

Luke
What's wrong?

Obiwan
Something terrible has just happened, I feel it in the force.

Luke
What do you think happened Ben?

Obiwan?
I'm not sure. The feeling I just had was very vague, but you must now get back to your excercises.

etc
Post
#130896
Topic
How George would write the OT if he wrote them now
Time
Imagine if the PT had been made first and George was sitting down now getting ready to write and direct episodes 4-6. This is how I could imagine him writing some of the Han and Leia confrontations in Empire.

Han
Well M’Lady, I guess this is it.

Leia
I guess so.

Han
Well, goodbye then.

Han leaves and Leia follows

Leia
Han?

Han
Yes M’Lady?

Leia
I thought you’d decided to stay

Han
Well, the Bounty Hunter we ran into on Ord Mandell changed our minds.

Leia
Han, please stay. We need you. I need you. You’re a great help to us, you’re a natural leader.

Han
And?

Leia
I need you. The thought of never seeing you again is hard to bear.

Han
How about a good bye kiss then?

Leia
I can’t. It wouldn’t be professional to kiss at work.

Han
Then I’ll see you later, M’Lady

Leia
Farewell Captain

Han
Farewell, M’Lady.

Later on......

Han
Well, it looks like you got your wish. I’m going to stay a little bit longer.

Leia
Well, General Reikan thinks its dangerous for any ships to leave the system until we’ve activated the energy shield.

Han
Yeah, I hope they do that soon.

Chewie starts to choke on a furball

Han
Cough the fuzzball up, Chewie.

Leia
Well, I’ll be seeing you later. Bye Han, bye Luke.

Luke
Goodbye Leia

Han
Goodbye M’Lady

Later on on the Falcon.....

Han
How’s this?

Leia
Would it help if I got you the hydrospanners?

Han
It might.
Leia
I hope this ship can get us past the blocade

Han
I’m guessing she will

Han
Punch it.

later on......

parked inside the asteroid field.....

C3PO
Sir, I don’t think the asteroid is entirely stable

Han
I agree. You and Chewie can go check it out

suddenly the ship tilts and Leia finds herself in Han’s arm

Leia
Thank you Han for bracing my fall

Han
You’re welcome, M’lady.

Leia
I’m going to go work on the Falcon now. See you in a few minutes.

Han
Okay.

a little bit later......
Han tries to help Leia fix the Falcon

Leia
Hi Han

Han
Hi, M’Lady

Leia
You can stop calling me M’Lady. We know each other pretty well.

Han
Sure, Leia. So do you think I’m cute?

Leia
Cute? You’re the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen.

Han
Really?

Leia
Yes, my heart is breaking knowing that Jabba might keep us apart

Han
Don’t worry, he won’t get me.

Leia
Han? Remember how I said I like nice men?

Han
Yes. Do you think I’m nice

Leia
Yes!!!

they kiss. they do not get interrupted by 3po.
Post
#130740
Topic
What are the most underrated aspects of the SW films?
Time
If the dialogue in the original trilogy had been so wooden, they never, ever would have been loved the way they are. Why does everyone have to use the word "wooden?" It's like everyone hears the word "wooden" and it's the only word they can use. "Wooden dialogue" means the lines are lifeless and boring, which the SW films are not. How can the OT film dialogue be nothing but wood when the films are so humorous?

I'll agree that some of the lines are a little silly and campy, but there are plenty of imaginative lines. If the dialogue was really wooden, it would go something like.....

Leia
Governor Tarkin, I should have known you were behind this. I knew Vader could not be alone.

Needa
Good, I'll notify the command ship right away.

Luke
I'm looking for someone

Yoda
Who are you looking for

Luke
A Jedi Master

Yoda
Oh, you must mean Yoda. I'll take you to him now

Han
Not entirely stable? Chewie can you and Threepio look at the hyperdrive.

Han (instead of don't get excited)
Calm down

Leia
I'm not hyper.

Leia
Would it help if I got you the hydrospanners?

Han
It might

Leia
I don't know where you got that idea Han

Chewie laughs

Han
Stop laughing Chewie. But you didn't see us in the south passage this morning. She expressed her true feelings for me.

Leia
You're lying!

Han
I am not.

Leia
You don't know anything about women

etc
Post
#130524
Topic
What are the most underrated aspects of the SW films?
Time
The dialogue in Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars is wooden compared to what? Titanic, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz and ET? I'm just saying that comparing the dialogue from the OT to the PT is unfair. There are plenty of great lines in the OT....

"Not entirely stable? Well I'm glad you're here to tell us these things. Chewy, take the professor to the back and plug him into the hyperdrive."

"Would it help if I got out and pushed?" "It might"

"Do or do not, there is no try."

"I've felt a great disturbance in the force. As if millions of voices screamed out in terror and were suddenly silenced."

"That's cause droids don't pull people's arms out of their sockets when they lose. Wookies are known to do that."

"Don't get excited!" "Captain, being held by you isn't quite enough to get me excited." "Sorry, we don't have time for anything else."

"Into the garbage chute flyboy!"

"Will someone get this big walking carpet out of my way?"

"If money is all you love, then that's what you'll receive."

"Governor Tarkin, I should have known it was you holding Vader's leash. I smelled your foul stench when I was brought on board."

"I have altered the deal, PRAY I don't alter it any further."

"I'm looking for someone." "Looking? Found someone you have I would say. mmmm?"

"Then my father is truly dead."

"I'm out of it a little while and everyone gets these dellusions of grandure."

"Whenn 900 years old you reach, look as good you will not."

"I am a Jedi, like my father before me." "So be it, Jedi!"

"I AM YOUR FATHER!!!!!!"

I could go on and on and on.

And in regards to the other comment, I still believe the SW films have not gotten their due. THey didn't win Best Picture, Empire didn't make the AFI list or even get nominated. Nobody in Hollywood has ever ranked SW and Empire as highly as, say, Gone With the Wind or even the Wizard of Oz and I think they should be.
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#130438
Topic
What are the most underrated aspects of the SW films?
Time
Based on reviews from critics or general consensus among internet fans, what do you think are the most underrated things about the SW movies? These are my picks:

- The dialogue. A lot of people associate wooden dialogue with all six films, when Empire and SW contain hundreds of memorable lines. There are tons of witty, funny, colorful and creative lines and I think some people forget how good the dialogue was in the OT after seeing the prequels. Everything Obiwan says in ANH and Han and Yoda say in ESB rock!!!
-The acting, especially Mark Hamill, who was very believable as Luke came of age in the three films. Plus, he is a big part of the reason Yoda was so believable (if he hadn't taken Yoda seriously, we wouldn't have)
-I think a lot of people underestimate just how good the SW trilogy is. They are true classics and their popularity over so many years proves it. Do people still care about Annie Hall or Ordinary People?!
Post
#130279
Topic
Who are your 25 most valuable people to the Star Wars films?
Time
My new list

1. George Lucas
2. John Williams
3. Alan Ladd Jr.
4. Mark Hamill
5. Harrison Ford
6. Carrie Fisher
7. Ben Burtt
8. John Dykstra
9. Gary Kurtz
10. Irvin Kershner
11. Lawrence Kasdan
12. Dennis Muren
13. Alec Guiness
14-16- Marcia Lucas, Richard Chew and Paul Hirsch
17-Ralph Maquarie
18-Frank Oz
19-Stuart Freeborn
20-Ian McDiarmid
21-James Earl Jones
22-Ewan McGregor
23-Billy Dee Williams
24-Anthony Daniels
25-Hayden Christenson
Post
#128612
Topic
Who are your 25 most valuable people to the Star Wars films?
Time
Over the last three decades, thousands of people have contributed to six SW films. I thought it would be cool to see who everyone picks for their 25 most valuable Star Wars contributers. Here are my picks....

1. George Lucas
2. John Williams
3. Mark Hamill
4. Carrie Fisher
5. Harrison Ford
6. Alan Ladd Jr.
7. Ben Burtt
8. Dennis Muren
9. Gary Kurtz
10. Irvin Kershner
11. Frank Oz
12. Ralph Maquarie
13. Alec Guiness
14-16- Marcia Lucas, Richard Chew and Paul Hirsch
17-Anthony Daniels
18-Kenny Baker
19-Stuart Freeborn
20-David Prowse
21-James Earl Jones
22-Ewan McGregor
23-Billy Dee Williams
24-Peter Mayhew
25-Hayden Christenson

I'm not sure about the order. This is just the order I thought of them in
Post
#127743
Topic
The top 10 places for George to insert a Jar Jar death scene in the OT
Time
Han would definetly shoot first. It would go something like.......

Jar Jar
Yousa goin somewha Sowo?

Han
Yes, I was just about to see your boss.

Jar Jar
Yousa giva me da loot den

Han
I don't have it with me. Tell Jabba

Jar Jar
Don'tsa mess wit me Han Sowo. Ifsa yousa dont give me da money then mesa gonna kick some butt!

Han
Over my dead body

Jar Jar
Ifsa yousa insist. Mesa been lookin a fowad to dis moment for a long time

Han
Yes, I bet you have

Jar Jar (putting his hands over his face)
Ah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Han shoots Jar Jar and the Gungan dies

Han
Sorry about the mess
Post
#127670
Topic
The top 10 places for George to insert a Jar Jar death scene in the OT
Time
Jar Jar in the cell block? Very funny!!!

here's another one

Jar Jar
Mesa deatha star isa da mosta powaful tingy ina da universe!

Vader
Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed. The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the force.

Jar Jar
Dontsa lecta mesa on da forca Ani. Your sad devotion to da midichlorians hasa not ledda to da hidden fortress. Or given yousa powa to sava people from death. Nosa, itsa gotsa yousa in deep doodoo...

(Vader begins to force choke Jar Jar, who turns dark blue and then purple)

Vader
I find you lack of faith disturbing

Jar Jar plops over dead

Vader
And that's for calling me Ani! What's next on the agenda?

Tarkin
We will crush the Rebellion with one swift stroke!
Post
#127624
Topic
The top 10 places for George to insert a Jar Jar death scene in the OT
Time
There have been way too many changes to the OT. But what if Lucas could please the millions of Jar Jar haters by insterting a Jar Jar death scene into one of the films. Here are the top 10 places Jar Jar could die in the OT.....

10-As an x-wing pilot in place of Porkins
9- Being the Wampa's meal while Luke hangs upside down
8-shown in the cockpit of the AT AT that is tripped and blown up on Hoth
7- As the Rancor's meal in place of the Gamorian Guard
6- Replacing Han's tauntaun on Hoth, freezing to death and providing Luke with his shelter
5- replacing Greedo in the Mos Eisley scene with Han
4-In one of the other garbage chutes, gets squished after Luke and the gang are saved
3-shown on Alderaan just before it blows up
2-Instead of Boba Fett going overboard into Sarlacc, Jar Jar is the one knocked in by Han Solo
1-In place of Admiral Ozzel, gets whacked by Vader's force choke
Post
#127118
Topic
Star Wars TV Update
Time
I don't know why George thinks he can do everything by himself when that has hardly ever worked. I think it's time to fire all of George's yes men and get back to the way it was......

Cop
Mr. Lucas step away from the three ring binder and put down your number 2 pencil

Lucas
What?

Cop
You're under arrest for the murder of Star Wars. You have the right to remain silent. Any wooden dialogue you write can and will be used against you in a court of law.

Lucas
Oh man!
Post
#127116
Topic
One-man Star Wars show to start tonight!
Time
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Post
#125352
Topic
Changes you would like to see in prequel special editions
Time
The OT has been tampered with enough. If George were to make special editions of the prequels, what are some changes you'd like to see? Here are some of my ideas....

-redub all of the obnoxious alien character's voices. This includes Jar Jar, Watto and the rest
-take out all lines about Midichlorians
-add in any cut scenes that may have portrayed the Anakin/Obiwan friendship
-cut a lot of the political scenes
Post
#125346
Topic
Was Lucas Just Lucky?
Time
George was not lucky (there's no such thing as luck according to Obiwan) but IMO, I think his skills have diminished as he's gotten older. Hitchcock was a genious and his later films stunk. Has anyone seen Frenzy? Oh man, I thought that one stunk. Plenty of athletes stay around way past their prime and I think some of that is true of Lucas.

George was a lot younger and more eager back during the OT and I think he burned out. That's why I think he's made some questionable decisions. IMO, it seems like he kind of went through the motions with the first two prequels, like he was saving all his creative energies for Sith. I really don't understand why he wrote all three films when he basically hates writing. He could have found a million writers who would have killed to write the prequels. I think he would have actually been better off having other people write and direct eps 1 and 2 and then he should have directed and co-written ep 3.
Post
#123471
Topic
Most Powerful Quote in all the Star Wars films.
Time
This gives me goosebumps whenever I see it:

Yoda: "Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? Hmm? Hmm. And well you should not. For my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us and binds us. Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter. You must feel the Force around you; here, between you, me, the tree, the rock, everywhere, yes. Even between the land and the ship."

Damn those midichlorians. DAMN THEM ALL!!!!