I had a quick thought after downloading this from MySpleen, Did anybody even try to make a fan-edit of the SWHS?
‘Diary of a Wookiee Housewife’ is up on the spleen mate.
I am not brave enough to watch it - I’m not even brave enough to read the blurb/description about it 😉
If these guys aren’t all being sucked out into space, then a similar emergency field around a small door isn’t a stretch.
Seriously people, we’re nitpicking movies where you can hear sounds in space.
Honestly don’t know why the Ties were called back, its not like they were getting shot to pieces or anything. They’d taken out the fighter launch bay and they’d just taken out the bridge. A few more volleys of fire and the Resistance mothership would have been done for.
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One of the TIEs accompanying Kylo’s TIE Silencer was blown up seconds before Hux informed Kylo that they couldn’t cover their fighters at that range - the other TIE was destroyed seconds after.
(I think that’s how it went down, mate)
What if you accidentally helped someone rob a bank by Uber-ing them away from the scene of the crime?
What sort of % are we getting here for being the get-away driver?
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I clicked my screen four times trying to un-select that pic before realizing it’s a blue image.
I’m a dummy.
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I’ve done the same on similar pics mate 😃
Anyway, the ideas proposed in your crawl are just an utter mess.
How about you suggest some ideas and possibilities for his crawl instead of that?
We’re a community that helps each other with stuff like this - not rags on them.
‘Hollywood’s Master of Myth: Joseph Campbell - The Force Behind Star Wars’…
^ a 40 minute documentary first shown in 1999.
The blurb:-
‘Documentary which tells the remarkable story of a man whose visionary ideas about myth helped shape the whole Star Wars cycle of films. Joseph Campbell’s writings are the missing link between ancient myths and modern movies, Homer and Hollywood ‘high concept’. His ideas about the universal appeal of stories involving a ‘hero’s journey’ have also influenced films as diverse as Mad Max and Babe. Campbell himself was a reluctant hero, who lived a scholerly life - he didn’t own a television and rarely went to the cinema. Yet Campbell remains a force in Hollywood. With contributions from George Lucas, director George Miller, and writers Robert McKee and Richard Adams, among others.’
‘The Galaxy Britain Built: Droids, Darth Vader and Lightsabers’…
^ a 60-minute BBC documentary first shown last night.
The blurb:-
'The Galaxy Britain Built celebrates the British contribution to the original Star Wars.
Presenter and Star Wars fan David Whiteley uncovers some never-before-heard stories from the geniuses who helped build the galaxy, from the costume designer and art director to the man who made the lightsaber. It was a time when science fiction films were not box office draws, and very few people in the industry believed in George Lucas’s vision. But his first Star Wars film ended up being a very British endeavour.
The programme documents the behind-the-scenes talent that helped bring the galaxy to life in the late 1970s. It also looks at how the British talent continues to be part of the Star Wars legacy to the present day.’
Just wanted to share Kevin Smith thoughts on TLJ:
Enjoyed that - thought it was going to be a bit long - and it is a commentary of sorts… yet he has some neat insights and opinions of events in the film and it’s place in the series.
Nice one, ta 😃
Well in to the Dutch journalist here - showing up the new US Ambassador to the Netherlands (Pete Hoekstra)…
https://twitter.com/sunny_hundal/status/944158714835107840 (video included)
‘Just perfect.
Dutch journalist to new US Ambassador: you said there were ‘no go zones’ in Netherlands, where are they?
Ambassador: That’s fake news, I didn’t say that
Journalist: We can show you that clip now.
Ambassador: Err…’
Pete Hoekstra - Former Chairman House Intelligence Committee there.
Some good times with catching up with family and mates - a fair bit of merriment too 😃
In no particular order:
- A wife (preferably a natural redhead of Irish/Scots background with blue eyes and an incredible singing voice)
Carol Decker of T’Pau fame came to mind there mate - and good luck, I think she’s still a ‘little out there’ 😃
The Midnight - Collateral
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x--rvICd6Ac
Set to the backdrop of the Tech Noir scenes from Terminator - must watch Terminator again sometime soon 😃
I saw TLJ for my 2nd time today - the CGI scenes I thought I had issues with on my 1st visit have dissolved (a different & better screen, I think), and thought the story overall played out better too.
Yes, some of the humour is over the top in a couple of places - and felt a little forced - but that’s the subjective nature of comedy, and the humour in the previous films have often divided opinion down the years, so no real surprises here - it did shift the tone/impact of a couple of scenes for me.
The Canto Bight scenes also didn’t stick out for me as much a 2nd time - it was also more noticeable the abuse the fathiers were suffering - whip marks to their bodies etc. And also appreciated that this is a reversal of the Mos Eisley from Star Wars somewhat - this place too is wretched hive of scum and villainy - just at the other end of the scale (‘give a man a gun and he’ll rob a bank, give a man a bank and he’ll rob the world’).
The Progs, Ahch-To milk dispenser, fathiers, and Crystaline Critters - a nice spin and reminder that the Force is an energy between all things - including nature, and the importance of that.
Really thought Hamill nailed it (and his scene with R2 really resonated), the cgi on Snoke was very nicely done (and so what if his backstory isn’t explained - or if he isn’t Darth Plagueis etc - he is another strong dark side user, where his lust for power and control led to his arrogance and blindsided his beliefs as to what was before him). Carrie did great - some real emotion and her wit shone through here. Driver & Ridley were quality - as was the support cast too.
(I even noticed an actor from an old UK comedy I liked - Channel 4’s Teachers - Kurt of ‘Kurt & Brian’ fame, the hapless pair with great chemistry - was a Rebel pilot in this).
There are still questions and a couple of missteps for me - yet the talented fan editors on here already have some intriguing ideas…
Left the cinema with a smile once again - but with a more fulfilled feeling this time - and TLJ will still likely be in my thoughts for a good few weeks to come - and that’s what a good enjoyable film should do, isn’t it? (For me, anyway.)
It certainly didn’t go the way I was thought or expected it to go - that too… nice one 😃
I’m now very much looking forward to seeing how Episode IX plays out.
OT great, OOT even better.
The Force Awakens and Rogue One pretty meh.
Prequels really bad.
The Last Jedi literally the worst.
So ‘Disney pretty meh’d Star Wars’, then?
A little of both, I think.
Have reported the ebay item 😉
Pleasing to see only 1 listing on there - I would have thought there would be a few more in the run up to Christmas and the release of a new Star Wars film.
^ nice one - I’d been meaning to give this a watch for some time.
Just finished the final episode of Detectorists - a BBC comedy with featuring the lives of metal detectorists. £ seasons and a Christmas Special. Very different in an old school style gentle comedy way.
We haven’t heard mention of Wedge Antilles either. I’d like to see Wedge come back and help recruit new pilots or something.
They apparently offered Lawson a part in TFA - undoubtedly as one of the Resistance officers. He turned it down because he thought the part wasn’t big enough, which I find odd considering the size of his roles in the OT.
A larger part in IX - as Wook alludes to - something like he trains / or has been training up rookie/new pilots would be most welcome to see, especially if Poe is more of the Rebel Leader character in the next film.
I’ve been glad that Lando hasn’t been in the ST so far (as I think any inclusion in those stories would have seemed forced for his character), but it would be odd if he’s not in IX, after setting up the whole regroup and rebuild the Rebellion thing at the end of the movie.
I agree - even if it was in the form of a hologram like we got for Maz in TLJ; something like ‘I’m sending you some help and resources that may be of use to you’ etc in his own unique style, of course 😃
Having seeing Wook’s idea - I prefer that!
I’d bet the Solo movie is going to show off Lando’s gambling skills in a major way.
I hope so.
Of course, Jar Jar is the key to all this y’know…
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I’ve been glad that Lando hasn’t been in the ST so far (as I think any inclusion in those stories would have seemed forced for his character), but it would be odd if he’s not in IX, after setting up the whole regroup and rebuild the Rebellion thing at the end of the movie.
I agree - even if it was in the form of a hologram like we got for Maz in TLJ; something like ‘I’m sending you some help and resources that may be of use to you’ etc in his own unique style, of course 😃
Having seeing Wook’s idea - I prefer that!
Regarding JMSW, Frink wasn’t the only one who suspected him to be JMOW, yet noone received even a warning. It was just stated that he’s not a sock and that calling him a sock will no longer be accepted. And I think Frink stopped after that.
There was also the username thread incident, but then again, Frink was not warned individually, only a vague “you” group.
I’ve checked this and you’re right - thank you.
Due to other circumstances going on behind the scenes - and in other threads - it had been overlooked.
Please note that we keep this thread alive to serve as a mechanism for announcing or explaining the reasons certain bans occur.
It is NOT an outlet for you to express your approval of (or joy at) users being banned, regardless of the reason.
Users are banned temporarily because their infractions aren’t serious enough to be removed permanently; negative comments about them while they’re gone aren’t conducive to a friendly atmosphere when they return.
It is also not an outlet for members to express their judgment as to whether someone has been ‘rightfully’ or ‘unfairly’ banned etc.
There is often a lot more going on behind the scenes than you are aware of - or privy to - when a member is banned (temporarily or permanently) - and any decision is not taken lightly.
That a member states with some assurance as to why someone else is banned is beyond me - and is also often incorrect. Yet that incorrect assumption then seemingly becomes taken as ‘fact’ by others, and spreads across the site.
Some decisions taken may appear to be somewhat unfair or unjust - however please trust the mods & Jay to do the best we can to ensure the smooth-running of the site - and to unfortunately take appropriate action when also required.
We do have work, families, friends and loved ones, other interests - and a life outside of here (I think). We all put considerable time, effort and energy in to try and keep this place a decent, somewhat different, corner of Star Wars geekdom - much of which you may not ever be aware of - or see.
In my short time as a mod here I have been taken aback by the dedication of Jay & the mods as to just how much work goes into keeping this site what it is.
And thank you for the tips on responsible modding.
SilverWook has been pretty darn active, even oojason. It’s not like it’s been a lawless zone, given how quite a few users have been banned since I’ve come to talk TLJ. Part of the issue I believe is that some of us don’t use the report button as often as we should; more often than not, I see it where members try to play moderator, but it tends to lead to more issues and becomes a bigger mess until a moderator has been alerted.
Thank you. Fellow members would do well to take notice of this post.
I will also point out that people will not be aware to much of the moderation that occurs in some particular threads.
Let’s get back on topic please - thank you
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Aye mate - sites like HelloGreedo have their own store https://www.teepublic.com/user/hellogreedo - and seems that teepublic site, and others like them, make t-shirts on a ‘made-to-order’ basis now too. It also has some decent SW t-shirts on there on general sale too.
(A bit different to days of old where someone would have to pay set-up fees, screen-print costs, and deposit down or buy a minimum of 50 t-shirts beforehand etc)
I’m not saying we should have our own store - yet there are possibilities out there…
HelloGreedo’s TLJ review - 1st viewing : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH7GmkvXfl8
HelloGreedo’s ‘Everything You Think is Important is Not Important - The Last Jedi’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8YjTP5_SO4
HelloGreedo’s TLJ review - 2nd viewing : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JukGRiKpA3k
