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Post
#68504
Topic
Good revelations; Bad revelations
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https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68504/action/topic#68504
Time
Hi,

The good and dark side of Star Wars (Keep in mind, these are my opinions and not necessarily agreed by all SW fans):

Good revelations: Darth Vader is Luke's father
Bad revelations: Leia is Luke's sister

Good revelations: The force is explained as "mystical" and all powerful energy field
Bad revelations: The farce is explained as "scientific", Midichlorians are symbionts to all living beings

Good revelations: Anakin was a powerful jedi, influenced by the Emperor and seduced by the Dark Side to become DV.
Bad revelations: Anakin is a virgin birthed chosen one, born from Midichlorians who will bring Balance to the Farce.

Good revelations: Love triangle between Leia, Luke and Han (circa 1977 - 1980)
Bad revelations: Luke and Leia are twins (1983)

Good revelations: Han shot Greedo first - Mercenary, smuggler, scoundrel Han
Bad revelations: Greedo shot Han first - Soppy Han

Good revelations: GL wanted to create a 9 story saga (1980 - Time magazine)
Bad revelations: GL stated ROTJ was the last (1983); GL later decides to do PT, stating SW is a 6 story saga.

Good revelations: SW is about "The Adventures of Luke Skywalker"
Bad revelations: SW is about Anakin Skywalker (1999)

Good revelations: ROTJ originally was planned for Wookiees
Bad revelations: Ewoks

Good revelations: Anakin is redeemed (Sebastian Shaw)
Bad revelations: Anakin is redeemed (Hayden Christiansen)

Good revelations: Yoda's knowledge and experience with the force knows no equal
Bad revelations: Yoda fights Dooku with a lightsaber (IMO, Yoda should not have given in to Dooku's taunts and prove anything to Dooku)

Good revelations: GL made the decision to create the PT
Bad revelations: GL made the PT as is.

Kevin
Post
#68464
Topic
ST Ep. IV ANH (Picking from a Chinese Menu)
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68464/action/topic#68464
Time
Hi,

Me being Chinese, here's what I would have offered on the menu to my customers:

Order Option 1: O-OT version (uncut)

Order Option 2: SE-OT version (uncut)

Order Option 3: 2004-SE-OT version (uncut)

Order Option 4: The ultimate ANH, with choice of options:
1. Opening sequence (select one)
a) from the O-OT
b) from the SE-OT
c) 2004-SE-OT

2. Deleted scene - First intro of Luke - Luke viewing battle with binocs. This scene would be embedded between SD direct hit of Councilor Ship and SD pulling in Councilor Ship with a Tractor Beam (Optional).

3. Deleted scene - Anchorhead - Biggs Returns. This scene would be embedded between escape pod launch and Leia/Vader (Optional)

4. Deleted scene - Anchorhead - Biggs Leaves. This scene would be embedded between R2 and 3PO parting and 3PO calling out to Jawa Sandcrawler (Optional)

5. Stormtroopers find escape pod (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) SE-OT version

6. Jawas approaching Lars' farm (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) SE-OT version

7. Searching for R2 - Landspeeder (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) 2004-SE-OT version

8. Kryat Dragon (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) 2004-SE-OT version

9. Ben's house (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) SE-OT version

10. Mos Eisley (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) SE-OT version
c) 2004-SE-OT version

11. Cantina - Wolfman or Gekko (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) SE-OT version
c) 2004-SE-OT version

12. Deleted scene - Han and Jenny. This scene would be embedded between Ben lightsaber and Droids outside (optional)

13. Han and Greedo (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) SE-OT version
c) 2004-SE-OT version

13. Stormtrooper searching/locked doors (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) SE-OT version

14. Han and Jabba (select one)
a) None. O-OT version
b) SE-OT version
c) 2004-SE-OT version

15. Millenium Falcon takeoff (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) SE-OT version

16. Alderaan (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) SE-OT version

17. Luke training (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) Green lightsaber. 2004-SE-OT version

18. Additional 3PO dialogue - tractor beam (select one)
a) Yes
b) No

19. Tractor beam disabled by Ben - English words or Basic (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) 2004-SE-OT version

20. Han vs. Stormtroopers (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) SE-OT version
c) 2004-SE-OT version

21 Ben vs. Vader (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) 2004-SE-OT version

22. Millenium Falcon approaching Yavin (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) SE-OT version
c) 2004-SE-OT version

22. Reunion with Biggs (select one)
a) None - O-OT version
b) SE-OT version
c) Deleted scene - Full version

23. X-Wings (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) SE-OT version

24. Wedge to the rescue (select one)
a) "Blast it Wedge, where are you?!"
b) "Blast it Biggs, where are you?!"

25. Death Star destruction (select one)
a) O-OT version
b) SE-OT version

Now if I can only find a Chinese restaurant that offers these, I would be a happy man.

Kevin
Post
#68428
Topic
Best Movie Endings
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68428/action/topic#68428
Time
Hi,

Here are my selections, but not limited to:

Giant monster movies (hence, my call sign "Kaiju Eiga" = giant mysterious beast):
1. Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah
2. Gamera: Revenge Of Irys
3. King Kong (1933)
4. Rodan
5. Mighty Joe Young (both versions)
6. Gappa, the Triphibian Monster

SciFi, Fantasy movies:
1. Planet of the Apes POTA (1968)
2. Beneath the POTA
3. Escape from the POTA
4. Conquest of the POTA
5. LOTR:FOTR
6. LOTR:TTT
7. SW:TESB
8. Batman'
9. Batman Returns
10. Spider-Man
11. Spider-Man 2
12. X2: X-Men United
13. ST: The Wrath Of Khan
14. ST: The Voyage Home
15. The Matrix
16. Raiders of the Lost Ark
17. Escape From NY

Drama:
1. The Usual Suspects
2. The Godfather
3. The Godfather Pt. II
4. Ben Hur
5. Gone With The Wind
6. Shane
7. The Magnificient Seven

Kevin
Post
#68420
Topic
Did George Lucas take too much credit?
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68420/action/topic#68420
Time
Hi,

In regards to the novel, Reg is correct stating Alan Dean Foster is the ghost writer and GL's name is on it. A recommended read for Star Wars fans to review the history, quotes and directions (and misdirections) of Star Wars is "The Unauthorized Star Wars Compendium".

The Force.Net's book review of Star Wars also confirms Alan Dean Foster as the true author.

Kevin
Post
#68405
Topic
Watching with my fiancee
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68405/action/topic#68405
Time
Congrats Obi-WonTon. It's good to hear you will have a mate that shares compatible interests.

My wife and I share somethin only purchases DVDs that are deemed "DVD worthy" for our collection (i.e. sci-fi, action, fantasy). We do not have a big collection of drama DVDs because these, IMO do not take full advantage of our home system.

Enjoy Obi.

Regards,
Kevin
Post
#68395
Topic
Blade Runner DVD
Link
https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/68395/action/topic#68395
Time
Hi to O-OT and SE-OTers alike.

Although I've been a lurker here on these boards for many months, I decided to join ranks here.

I know the majority here are pro-O-OT, which I include myself in the mix. I was curious what everyone thought of the DVD version of Blade Runner. As all are probably aware, it's offered only as a Director's Cut and not the original theatrical version (does this sound familiar?). Although there is rumblings that an ultimate Blade Runner set is in the works which will include the theatrical, director's and an all new version; word has it that it's in entanglements with Legal, the studios and Ridley Scott.

My hopes are that TPTB will release this ultimate set so that I can have a choice in selecting which version to view.

Kevin