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Join date: 18-Feb-2007
Last activity: 17-Aug-2020
Posts: 334

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Post: #281766
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/281766/action/topic#281766
Time: 11-Apr-2007 10:06 AM

I think it's great work as always Coov.A really nice piece of Nostalgia for us golden oldies.

Post: #281712
Topic: Soundtracks!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/281712/action/topic#281712
Time: 10-Apr-2007 11:45 PM

The "Ichi the Killer" soundtrack is awesome.

Post: #281675
Topic: Star Wars Fans Are Cool Regardless Of Age...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/281675/action/topic#281675
Time: 10-Apr-2007 7:18 PM

I quite agree.All artistic endeavour is,and should,by it's nature be open to critique and interpretation.I think the point here though is that a lot of fans seem to take a lot of the things very,very personally and react as such.I dont think there is really any need for that kind of reaction.A reasoned critique of the films and their impact and so forth will create useful dialogues and will serve us all well as fans.It is when it just gets down to petty bitching that it gets old fast.I am very aware of the failings of some of the films,all of the films as a matter of fact,but I love them anyway.George Lucas doesn't owe me anything.I have paid enough money down the years that I am pretty sure I dont owe george anything either!Lucas has given me so much in my life with these films that he will always,regardless of some of his flaws and perhaps arrogance,be one of my true heroes.Maybe that makes me a schmuck.If it does then so be it.I understand completely some of the negative reactions and comments about the films but I will continue,for myself,to find the good in all of them as that is what makes me happy and enables me to continue to enjoy and love these films and I sincerely hope I can pass that onto my sons.
Long story short-Star Wars pretty much kicks the ass out of everything else.

Post: #281594
Topic: Star Wars Fans Are Cool Regardless Of Age...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/281594/action/topic#281594
Time: 10-Apr-2007 9:55 AM

Well said and I couldn't agree with you more. I love Star Wars full-stop.Warts,flaws and all.I love the movies,love the story,I just love it.I have props,figures...hell I even have tattoos.However people really need to stop seeing Lucas as some demonic figure looming over their childhoods with a scythe in his hand.My childhood and a large part of my life has been about SW.I am passing my love of these films onto my children and I will not pass it on with the kind of cynicism that seems so prevalent in the fan-base right now.Remember when you had that boundless enthusiasm?Remember goosebumps when the logo came up on the screen and the music kicked-in?Remember the thrill of hearing a lightsaber ignite?I am proud to say I still feel all those things well into my thirties.These are the things I intend to hold onto and not lose focus of what made me love them in the first place.I want my two boys to share the good things about the series and not all this petty crap you hear bandied about.

Post: #281484
Topic: Star Wars Fans Are Cool Regardless Of Age...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/281484/action/topic#281484
Time: 9-Apr-2007 3:43 PM

I named my youngest son Lucas in honour of one of my heros.It does get a little old hearing the incessant whining but whatcha gonna do?

And my eldest son is three and a HUGE Star Wars fan so I would find it hard to totally disregard him........

Post: #281362
Topic: Profiles In History-Star Wars items results
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/281362/action/topic#281362
Time: 8-Apr-2007 9:25 PM

Well,to be fair,the AT-AT is a one inch model and the Y-Wing has questionable provenance thanks to Gary Kurtz.Sabers,PT or OT,always command a very high premium.Nothing says Star Wars like a lightsaber and you basically wont get a genuine OT saber in private hands so the PT ones are accessible hence the prices.
I still wouldn't take the chance on a prequel stunt though as the water has been muddied far too much with production items and casts from the original molds and recasts,etc.

Post: #281335
Topic: The "Dr. Gonzo" Trilogy DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/281335/action/topic#281335
Time: 8-Apr-2007 7:57 PM

Got them.Thanks!

Post: #281312
Topic: The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/281312/action/topic#281312
Time: 8-Apr-2007 3:57 PM

I only ever found "Ulysses" to be that way.Other works by Joyce were fantastic and I very much enjoyed them.I just feel like wading through mud reading Ulysses sometimes!It is the only book to defeat me and I do enjoy a challenge so someday I will get through it.I have read other works that objectively could be considered much more challenging but there is just something about Ulysses that goes right by me!

Post: #281261
Topic: Profiles In History-Star Wars items results
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/281261/action/topic#281261
Time: 8-Apr-2007 12:08 AM

For those of you who may follow or are interested in original Star Wars props here are the latest round of results of the Star Wars items at the most recent PIH Hollywood Memorabilia auction held a couple of days ago:

SW Imperial tunic $8k
1 inch AT-AT $6k
1 inch Y-wing $4k
2 inch Falcon no bids
Windu AOTC stunt lightsaber $35k

The Falcon didn't sell primarily because there are serious,serious doubts as to authenticity.Personally I dont see any way it can be original as I have been reliably informed that the Falcon used in the shot they are claiming it was used in was a 32" model not the 2 1/2 inch model that was featured in this catalog.
More high prices for stunt sabers too.Seems to be about the going rate for a stunt saber these days although there are also usually some questions regarding items such as these.The only item I saw in this particular auction that I thought was pretty cool was the tunic but $8K is pretty steep.
Anyway just thought i would put them up for those of you who may be interested.

Post: #281259
Topic: The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/281259/action/topic#281259
Time: 7-Apr-2007 10:54 PM

Someday I plan on finishing James Joyce's "Ulysses".I hate that book as it is the only piece of literature that has ever defeated me.I just cannot understand it.Utterly impenetrable.
As far as truly great writing is concerned:
Kafka.Simply amazing work.
Amongst other things I hate:
Ingrowing toenails
My three year old's tantrums
The fucking weather in Northern Ireland
I'm with you on the Westboro baptist Church.Lunatics.
The Politics thread (

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Post: #281256
Topic: The "Dr. Gonzo" Trilogy DVD Info and Feedback Thread (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/281256/action/topic#281256
Time: 7-Apr-2007 10:17 PM

Anyone have any idea of where to get torrents for these then?

Post: #281195
Topic: should I get the GOUT?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/281195/action/topic#281195
Time: 7-Apr-2007 12:42 PM

One of the main reasons I became a member here,asides from being so impressed by the dedication of the work being put out here,was that i got thoroughly sick of the bullshit efforts that have been pumped out by LFL recently and the endless editions and cash-cow treatment that the OT has been given.No way am I shelling out any more money for the OT.LFL have gotten enough of my money down the years on one version or another of the movies and to release ANOTHER set a mere eighteen months after the four disc set (which I bought) was just taking the piss.When LFL put out a set that has the effort and thought put into it that some of the ones that can be seen here have then I will buy the OT again.

Post: #280927
Topic: Star Wars DVD Covers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/280927/action/topic#280927
Time: 5-Apr-2007 2:29 PM

That is really sweet.I've said it before but you make the best covers I have seen.

Post: #280844
Topic: Star Wars: Classic Edition 2.0 NEW from Ocpmovie (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/280844/action/topic#280844
Time: 4-Apr-2007 10:28 PM

Thanks MoveAlong!

Post: #280811
Topic: Star Wars: Classic Edition 2.0 NEW from Ocpmovie (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/280811/action/topic#280811
Time: 4-Apr-2007 7:31 PM

Could someone please post the cover and disc label for this?I know it was in the file but someone deleted it from the computer before I could print it!
Women....

Post: #280057
Topic: .:. MoveAlong's - The Lost Scenes .:. Complete & Released
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/280057/action/topic#280057
Time: 31-Mar-2007 10:01 AM

Now seeding the PAL version over at Demonoid.

Post: #280038
Topic: The Star Wars Vault
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/280038/action/topic#280038
Time: 31-Mar-2007 1:16 AM

meh.

Post: #280013
Topic: How does Star Wars compare?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/280013/action/topic#280013
Time: 30-Mar-2007 8:53 PM

Nothing ever compares to Star Wars.Bottom line.
I still,thirty years on,haven't recovered from the blockade runner storming onto the screen followed by that destroyer!I mean,seriously,I'm well into my thirties now and I collect props from the films and every time I get a new piece I just go mad like a kid again.Same goes for every time I watch the original Star Wars.There is always a moment,and it differs from viewing to viewing,that just makes you feel all wide-eyed and blown-away again.What other movie can claim that?
Star Wars holds a place in my heart that no other movie could even come close to touching.Luke was,is and forever shall be my total fucking hero.The force will be with you always indeed

Post: #279766
Topic: .:. MoveAlong's - The Lost Scenes .:. Complete & Released
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/279766/action/topic#279766
Time: 29-Mar-2007 9:32 AM

D'Oh!Just found them on the disc!
Idiot....

Post: #279762
Topic: .:. MoveAlong's - The Lost Scenes .:. Complete & Released
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/279762/action/topic#279762
Time: 29-Mar-2007 8:58 AM

Incidentally where could I get covers for this?

Post: #279759
Topic: .:. MoveAlong's - The Lost Scenes .:. Complete & Released
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/279759/action/topic#279759
Time: 29-Mar-2007 8:39 AM

I got my DVDs this morning and I have to agree.Just fantastic presentation and work all round and so good to see these on my TV at last.Thank you so much for these!

Post: #279533
Topic: Expanded Universe Unacceptance
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/279533/action/topic#279533
Time: 27-Mar-2007 6:55 PM

I really like Timothy Zahn's work as I think he is generally a very good writer and has done,in my opinion,the best work in the EU.Outside of Zahn I am underwhelmed by the quality of work.

Post: #279481
Topic: Could you answer Klaatu's question: 'Who is the greatest thinker?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/279481/action/topic#279481
Time: 27-Mar-2007 11:50 AM

I cant pick within those categories so I will just do this list:
Einstein
Aristotle/Plato
Kafka
Nitzche

Post: #279104
Topic: Preserving the...cringe...Star Wars Holiday Special (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/279104/action/topic#279104
Time: 25-Mar-2007 12:23 AM

Ah piss!I would haved loved to get that!I need something from the special for my collection.

Post: #279096
Topic: A fanedit concept: Star Wars movies as a TV series? (* unfinished project *)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/279096/action/topic#279096
Time: 24-Mar-2007 10:45 PM

Sounds like a very interesting project.Just one thing is that the description of the republic is not factually incorrrect:A republic is a state not governed by a single head of state such as king/queen or an emperor and is governed by elected representatives i.e.the senate.