greencapt

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Post: #114723
Topic: People that have a problem w/the Droids in PT
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114723/action/topic#114723
Time: 13-Jun-2005 12:09 PM

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Originally posted by: Darth Simon
roflmao...thats hilarious.

greencapt, I totally agree that the nickname Annie is terrible. I always cringe when i hear that. Especially in Episode II and III after he's older. Its like, 'and you wonder why he turned to the dark side...you constantly refered to him by a girls name, what did you expect'.

And even more sad is the fact that, in the scripts, Lucas writes it as 'Annie' and not as 'Ani'!! WTF????

Then again... he WAS basically a little orphan...

"Tomorrow... TOMORROW.... I'll kill kids... tomorrow... I'm only.. a slay... away!!!!"

Post: #114697
Topic: People that have a problem w/the Droids in PT
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114697/action/topic#114697
Time: 13-Jun-2005 11:22 AM

But Gaffer.... little Annie (god I hate that nickname!) just said Threepio was there to 'help' mom... not to translate...

no father... no man around... to 'help' mom...

Remember that old Threepio trading card?

Post: #114688
Topic: People that have a problem w/the Droids in PT
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114688/action/topic#114688
Time: 13-Jun-2005 11:05 AM

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Originally posted by: Jaster Mareel
I have no problem with R2 in the PT, just Threepio. They way he was introduced was dumb, and his whole character was just... useless to the PT.

Well for that matter Threepio was useless in the OT as well- just comic relief... but 1000% better than Jar-Jar!

Post: #114683
Topic: People that have a problem w/the Droids in PT
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114683/action/topic#114683
Time: 13-Jun-2005 10:42 AM

I'll agree in *part*, Hardcore. As far back as I can remember (being 34 now) Lucas had in mind that the droids be the glue that held the trilogies together. Part of that inspiration, I believe, comes from the film 'The Hidden Fortress' which is told from the point of view of the two bumbling peasants/losers who ARE Artoo and Threepio. Actually SW is *incredibly* derivitive of 'Hidden Fortress' but in a good way- go watch the two back-to-back and see what what I mean.

That said, the WAY that GL went about including the droids is mostly, IMHO, crap. Not even getting into Artoo's 'enhanced' abilities either. I can see no reason at all that Threepio should have been built by Anakin nor why Artoo should have been the property of Anakin. The droids could and should have been included, but more in the background and not as part of the main action.

Just my 2 cents.

Post: #114681
Topic: Does Tarkin know that the Emperor is a Sithlord?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114681/action/topic#114681
Time: 13-Jun-2005 10:35 AM

LOL. Funny how it takes a good writer to try and explain some of the sillyness of ROTJ (ie the ease of 'victory' after the Death Star II exploded). Tim Zahn is a great guy too- I partyed with him a couple of times in Tampa at a yearly convention down there... I'll post some pics if I can dig them up.

Post: #114581
Topic: Video Games - a general discussion thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114581/action/topic#114581
Time: 13-Jun-2005 10:07 AM

Hey all-

As I never got my X-Box for my birthday (

) I was wondering if anyone had heard when the next console price-drop will be? I assume there will be one with the 360 coming out supposedly later this year.

Post: #114639
Topic: Ideas: I've been gone for some time now...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114639/action/topic#114639
Time: 13-Jun-2005 8:08 AM

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Originally posted by: Commander Courage
That Darth Grevious picture is incredible, greencapt.

As for transposing that into the entire film, not only would it be next to impossible, I have my doubts about how it would look in live action, and it might be rather ridiuclous looking.

Thanks again! The sad part is that with access to the CGI model of GG, a new texture map could be easily re-rendered with both Maul's markings and eyes. But for that matter, one could re-animate his whole sequences to make them more bad-ass. Sigh. If only GL would have thought of that.

Post: #114579
Topic: Shakespeare Movie Adapations
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114579/action/topic#114579
Time: 13-Jun-2005 4:04 AM

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Originally posted by: Cable-X1
Believe it or not, I've never seen Strange Brew. I heard it was released on DVD, so I fully intend to see it at some point.

I love Bob & Doug's album though. My older sister had it and we used to listen to it and laugh our asses off at it. Especially the Darth Vader part.

"Darth Vader, you're evil!!! I'm going to zap you with my laser gun!!!!"

mock Vader breathing - "Take off hosehead!"

And the part with Geddy Lee from Rush is just golden..........."ten bucks is ten bucks...."

Damn, I can go on and on....

Did you know they've been trying to get a sequel off the ground for some time? Looked like it was a go a couple years back- fellow Canadian Todd McFarlane (jerkwad of Spawn and toy-making fame) was going to fund it for them but backed out at the last minute.

The script by Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis is called 'Home Brew' and focuses on the MacKenzie's attempt to make their own brand of beer, eh!

A highschool friend and I used to do a pretty darn good MacKenzie impression- good enough that a local radio station let us do on-air bits and occasional weather reports.

Post: #114578
Topic: Info: Force FX Lightsabers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114578/action/topic#114578
Time: 13-Jun-2005 3:58 AM

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Originally posted by: starkiller
I don't have one, but they do look very nice.

To stray ever so slightly from the topic, I almost ordered a particular piece of merchandise from MaterReplicas before they decided to NOT release it.

They had a letter jacket that was battery-powered. The back had a picture of Vader's TIE going after an X-Wing with the Death Star in the background.
Why was it powered?

Because the back image had fiber optics running through it. The stars would twinkle, Vader's weapons would attack and the X-Wing would catch fire. (Assuming I'm remembering everything correctly).

It was something like $400, but I was more than willing to pay it. It was suppose to be out in June of either 03 or 04, but they cancelled it before it ever went on sale.

Perhaps they realized that when the first good rain came along.... BBBRRZZZTZTZZZZTTTTTTT!!!!!! Real Force Lightning!!!!

Post: #114478
Topic: Star Wars books
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114478/action/topic#114478
Time: 12-Jun-2005 5:40 PM

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Originally posted by: Shimraa
did you make this thread a long time ago.

and in a galaxy far, far away?

Post: #114466
Topic: Why Kill Padme?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114466/action/topic#114466
Time: 12-Jun-2005 4:49 PM

And you know... on the Leia thing... why the heck did Bail Organa and his wife even TELL Leia that she was adopted???

"We love you kiddo... but you're adopted- don't worry about who your REAL mother was though. You know- the woman who you remember but don't really remember but maybe just remember from some dreams or something. Yeah, she wasn't important really. Yeah I know this means you're not a real princess. Hell in this galaxy you can be frickin' queen one day, senator the next and totally worthless soon after that- all before you're 20!

Now look... we need you to hop on this blockade runner, get some plans we stole and thake them somewhere. But watch out for this big dude wearing a black suit and flying around in a block of cheese. He's bad news! And for God's sake don't let him get close enough to you to test your blood or run a DNA test or torture you or something because he might realize that you're really his daugh.... *cough, cough*... er... anyway. Your adopted mom and I will leave dinner on for you. Bye!!!

Look dear... did we always have that small second moon in orbit here around Alderaan? Prrreeeetttyyyy..."

Post: #114284
Topic: Ideas: I've been gone for some time now...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114284/action/topic#114284
Time: 11-Jun-2005 5:35 PM

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Originally posted by: Klingon_Jedi
Yeah, that's pretty much what I had in mind. Just add the body tattoos and it'd be perfect, though it looks awesome already. Shame that it's probably implausible to do in the film itself.

Nice work GreenCapt.

Thanks!

Yeah, it would take a helluva lot of Photoshopping to do throughout the entire film. Would be very, very interesting to see though.

Post: #114282
Topic: I have a bad feeling about this...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114282/action/topic#114282
Time: 11-Jun-2005 5:33 PM

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Originally posted by: Rarchy
I also think GL made so many small, unimportant things fit that I can't see why he would overlook these obvious things.

AHHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAHAHAHAAAHAAAAHAA!!!!!

The funniest, most understated thing I've read in a long, long time!!!!

(wipes tears from eyes) Thanks Rarchy(el)!!! Whew- I needed a good laugh tonight!!! Welcome to the boards!!

Post: #113949
Topic: Does Tarkin know that the Emperor is a Sithlord?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113949/action/topic#113949
Time: 10-Jun-2005 6:30 PM

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Originally posted by: ricarleite
Really? In what context?

As in Mark saying "I can't believe George is paying me to do this sith!"

Oh wait... maybe my dislexia is kicking in... my dab!

Post: #113836
Topic: Why is it that the Sith...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113836/action/topic#113836
Time: 10-Jun-2005 9:04 AM

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Originally posted by: ChainsawAsh
In the ROTS script, in the Qui-Gon cut scene, it mentions that the way to immortality is through passion. The archaic Jedi way allowed for none of this. The Sith had anger, fear, etc., and a lust for power, but no passion. Qui-Gon had passion for Anakin, Obi-Wan for Luke and Anakin, Yoda for Luke (I guess), and Anakin for his children and Padme.

And Darth Jacko for all of them.... ewwwwwww

Post: #113798
Topic: Ideas: I've been gone for some time now...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113798/action/topic#113798
Time: 10-Jun-2005 7:37 AM

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Originally posted by: Klingon_Jedi

Truly chilling photo GreenCapt. ^_^ Can you do one with the full mask? Maybe add something of the tattoo pattern to it as well?

You mean something like THIS?

(higher-rez available too)

Post: #113677
Topic: Kevin Smith interview in Rolling Stone on fans - Couldn't have said it better myself...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113677/action/topic#113677
Time: 9-Jun-2005 8:02 PM

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Originally posted by: Seiji
Anyone remember the short lived "Clerks" cartoon. He had a whole mock court scene where he put George Lucas on trial for how bad Star Wars Episode I was. While the lawyer, the guy who worked in the video store in "Clerks," grilled Lucas about parts of the movie the judge broke in with a, "Well, the pod race scene was kind of cool."

Bleh, I guess you'd have to see it.

It was GREAT!

And as far as I know, Kevin Smith did NOT write the series- just produce.

"Who is driving car?"
"Oh my God! BEAR is driving car!!!"

Post: #113645
Topic: The chosen one
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113645/action/topic#113645
Time: 9-Jun-2005 6:29 PM

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Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
Like the plan of "Good triumphing over evil in the end"?

Heck, as long as it was well written, directed and acted Luke could have fallen to the Dark Side for all I care.

Plus, I dig downer endings... and the bad guys are usually SO much cooler.

"And now we rule the galaxy as father and son...."

(and they lived happily ever after)

Post: #113640
Topic: The chosen one
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113640/action/topic#113640
Time: 9-Jun-2005 6:10 PM

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Originally posted by: Warbler
Here is another question: Does the Star Wars saga really need idea of a "Chosen One" or a Prophecy? Do you thinks its better with it or with out it?

I prefer it without. I'm a big champion of 'personal responsibility'. I like to think we're defined by the choices we make and aren't victims of a 'plan'.

Post: #113582
Topic: Kevin Smith interview in Rolling Stone on fans - Couldn't have said it better myself...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113582/action/topic#113582
Time: 9-Jun-2005 1:41 PM

Wow. Knowing much of Kevin Smith's own history and excessive level of geekdomness....

I just don't know what to say to that right off. A meaner me would probably think 'what a f**king prick he had become- is this what happens when he finds out the general public doesn't give a rat's ass about him making movies and he realizes his only chance of success is running comic book stores and repeatedly re-making Jay and Silent Bob films with multiple SW references..?'

But at least I'm not the mean me.

Post: #113568
Topic: Can the Ewoks be cut out?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113568/action/topic#113568
Time: 9-Jun-2005 12:37 PM

Oooooo- and maybe darken the whole sequence to have taken place at night! The whole situation may have felt more menacing it it had occured at night.

Post: #113522
Topic: The chosen one
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113522/action/topic#113522
Time: 9-Jun-2005 10:09 AM

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Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
"MBJ: Maybe Anakin was just too far gone at that point, too intent on trying to kick Obi butt that it just kinda went over his head."

As he subsequently went over Obi-wan's head.

But it cost him an arm and a leg (or two) to do so!

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"Isn't child-Anakin standing in the Council Chambers when Mace Windu asks: "You refer to the prophecy. . ."

Good point. I might also add the the television ads for AOTC labelled Anakin as the Chosen One as well. I'd have to reread the novel, as I don't recall anything from it about Anakin knowing or not. Could you find the page number?

Maybe Anakin didn't see the televsion ads...

Post: #113521
Topic: Where can I "rent" people to have light saber fight?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113521/action/topic#113521
Time: 9-Jun-2005 10:06 AM

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Originally posted by: Mattie
I am very new to the boards and am looking for help on finding a few people to "fight" with costumes and light sabers and such for my friends party. My friend is a HUGE fan--unfortunately, I don't know much about the films. I am located in PA. Any ideas?

Comic book stores would be great place to start looking. Find the biggest on in your area, give them a call and tell them what you want- from my experience they'll know who has costumes, sabers, etc. Good Luck!

Post: #113514
Topic: Things you DID NOT like about Episode III
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113514/action/topic#113514
Time: 9-Jun-2005 9:16 AM

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Originally posted by: Zebonka
I don't think I've seen a single thread called "Things you LIKED about Episode III".

LOL... uh, well, there actually IS one:

Things you DID like about Episode III

Its just kinda buried back there...

Post: #113473
Topic: Can the Ewoks be cut out?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113473/action/topic#113473
Time: 9-Jun-2005 5:11 AM

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Originally posted by: Rikter
VERY nice idea MBJ!!!

Indeed!

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Your blood shall flow, human! I will gain your strength and wisdom as I eat your heart and brain- as I have done with my enemies before you!