Original#Fan1

OpenRift412 said:

So I’m curious, which variation of the 1977 audio mix would you guys consider to be the definitive version? I’d imagine it would either be the 70mm six-track mix or the 35mm stereo mix. What do you guys think?

To me that kinxd of easy. It would most likely a 7.1 Dolby Multi-track sound system but if I remember correctly it might not have been available back then it was just play old Dolby 2 track Stereo Sound.

crissrudd4554 said:

My vote no. The suspense of the Wampa scene is reduced by showing it too much, expanding Cloud City is nice but IMO calls too much attention to itself, using Ian would’ve been better if he wasn’t delivering his lines like he’s literally reading from cue cards, recycling footage from ROTJ to show Vader returning to his shuttle was pointless, and, no, getting rid of ‘Bring my shuttle’ for me was a big no no. I will agree though ESB is the more tolerable of the SEs.

I agree with you 100% I see you noticed the Vader Dialogue change and the Vader going to the Death Star was unecessary as well.

mate said:

Although I really hate the Special Editions for ANH and ROTJ, ESB’s Special Edition is different to me. It doesn’t really change much from the film other than a few things like Ian playing the Emperor and showing the wampa creature, both of which in my opinion actually improve the film. Only the “Bring my shuttle” line being changed really bothered me.
I especially liked that they opened up Sky City, an idea that actually came from Kirshner himself. Though the matte paintings of the Theatrical Cut hold a special place in my heart, the CGI rendition of the city is still acceptable and thankfully it’s the only time a practical effect was replaced, which is another thing I love: One thing that pissed me off about ANH’s Special Edition was taking practical effect shots and replacing them with CGI, especially because the CGI looks worse than the original shots (Even for the Death Star battle, but for some reason most people actually think the CGI version of that one looks better) but ESB’s Special Edition doesn’t do that and while it still adds some CGI shots: No practical effect was replaced, something I really appreciate.

Are CRAZY you must going mad? The original theatre is the best out all three but some of the special insert shot do bug me. The “Wampa” arm cut off shot that stunk it too away the mystery of it. Also and some of the new dialogue did bothered me somewhat. What your take?

oojason said:

Have they jumped up in price of late mate - or is it a thing that being going on for a while?

What sort of lines of models are you looking at?
 

I used to be somewhat up on the Star Wars models - though there were so many differing toy and model lines… they all began to blur into one, and I began to lose interest. Especially given the prices of some of them, or lack of availability as collectors and scalpers would snap many of the more intriguing models and toys up.
 

Mostly I am looking for the AT-AT I saw them on Amazon for $74.90 early this year 9since then they have shot up pretty good to $150.00 im still going to one. I just a Snowspeeder but its very small I thought I would be bigger. plus I am going to have to paint it silver cause its a dull plastic grey colour. So after those two I will get more rebel ships. but I do want the Slave 1 That ship is a very exotic design. don’t you think so?

Rodney-2187 said:

Once things get back to normal, I’d love for them to re-release ALL of the Star Wars movies in the theater again. I remember them doing that for the Marvel movies a few years ago. It was great!

I’d even be up for the krayt dragon episode of The Mandalorian (S2E1) on the big screen. It’s very cinematic. The same goes for the last for episodes of The Clone Wars (Siege of Mandalore).

I still want to see the 3-D versions. The trench run and speeder bikes would be awesome!

There’s no part of Star Wars I wouldn’t show up to the theater for, once things get back to normal.

The last paragraph you stated I will agree absoulutly. After seeing the OT films in the theatre AGAIN yes I was at the theatres at the time when they first came out it was GLORIOUS If I see those films i could literally die and go to heaven peacefully. oh more thing “I want that Luke Skywalker Lightsaber No excuses”

ThatPixarGuy said:

Only if it has Obi-Wan’s yell from the 2011 SE.

Hate that new yell by Obi-Wan he almost sounded like one of those horrible looking Sandpeople YUCK!

thedewback2 said:

daveinthecave said:

thedewback2 said:

The theater I go to is doing private theater showings where you can bring your own Blu-Ray and they’ll play it for you and up to 25 people. I think I’m going to bring 4K77 one of these days.

If you don’t mind my asking, what theater is this?

Cumberland 12 Cinemas, Plattsburgh, NY

I was wondering the same… where is theatre is to see it like that.

doubleofive said:

Are you offering to host one? Do you work for Lucasfilm?

No I dont host. I am just curious to know how many would like it. however I do wish I could work for the Lucasfilm company.

zxs_2020 said:

Despecialized hands down. Every one of the SE (and especially the DVD/HD versions movies) has at least one change that ruins the movie for me.

Your Correct. I get you and agree with you absoulutly Though I did like the “Cloud City Flyover” and entering “Mos Eisely” on Lukes Speeder but those are THE ONLY changes (or additions) ill ever admit to out of all three of O.T. films.

Mokuhanga1 said:

The unaltered cuts are more aesthetically consistent and flow better, and overall they hold up incredibly well without revisions.

You are correct sir.

PrezzyCM said:

I grew up in the “Prequel Era”, however my best memories are watching original VHS copies of the films. The Despecialized Editions are by far the better cuts to me. Everything that makes Star Wars special is in those cuts. The only change I actually like, and it’s a minor one, is the celebration song on Endor. I absolutely love the version they inputted into the Special Editions. That said, it’s minor enough that the every Despecialized Edition, to me, is head and shoulders above the Special Edition edits.

Poor you. You missed out on what was (probably) one the greatest experiences of my life you dont know what it was like to be in theatre when it the originals first cam out.

canofhumdingers said:

I’m a historical purist. Give me all films (not just Star Wars) as they were seen by audiences in their original theatrical runs, warts and all. If there are multiple versions (like the 70mm vs 35mm ESB), include both so I watch each version. If there are later re-edited special editions or director’s cuts or whathaveyou, include those too. Film history is important and various iterations of a film should be properly preserved and made available to anyone who wishes to see them.

As for the original Star Wars Trilogy, I prefer the 4KXX versions both because they are the highest quality restorations (official or not) and, more importantly, they are the most “pure”. Meaning they are sourced as much as humanly possible from original, pre-special edition, film prints. They aren’t reconstructions that try to mimic the original (as amazing as Harmy’s work has been), they ARE the original. But, of course, 4K80 isn’t complete yet…

So yeah, I definitely prefer the original cuts to any version of the SE. But if I’m going to watch an SE, I don’t mind the ‘97 or the brand new ‘19 versions. The 2005 dvd and 2011(?) blu ray versions are pure and utter garbage that I’ll never watch.

Same here. PERIOD!

Original#Fan1 said:

jedi_bendu said:

Sounds like a good plan. What versions will you be putting on?

I most likely be watching the 2004 editions. I downloaded them from a online movie website and they are perfect working oder.

Most likely have the 2004 editions. I had them in the early 00s on DVD but after i lost those I then looked for 4K digital digital copies online @ download movie websites. anything other I would to buy the anthology and go broke or Ill have to look very very hard for the 2004 DVDs at a comic or at vintage DVD movie store. either way It will be hard on me.

JadedSkywalker said:

I might watch Star Wars 1977 on May the 25th, probably 4K77.

You are the man. I wish I had that kind of version. I onl downloaded mine from an online movie website. They are digital original aspect ratio 2.34.1 as to the movie resolution they are most likely 4K.

jedi_bendu said:

Sounds like a good plan. What versions will you be putting on?

I most likely be watching the 2004 editions. I downloaded them from a online movie website and they are perfect working oder.

So I got them digitally from online movie download sites and i think they are the 2004 editions haven’t watched them in a while but I am mostly certain. However I AM still looking for the 1997 editions OR the original theatre versions to have also. Know who or where i might find those?

Why are Star Wars vehicle model kits soooo expensive to buy now. Is it because of the 2021 “May The Fourth Be With You” Day Celebration or is it because of something else?

So far I only have a SW IV George Lucas edition style D Circus 27x39 one sheet poster. though I am waiting for my Snap tight SW TESB Luke Skywalker Snowspeeder. For the poster it just goes with my wall As for the Snowspeeder cause I like SW model kit and it was in expensive to purchase online and i am also going to purchase the TESB AT-AT walker very soon from a seller online. What’s your favourite SW memorabilia?

Yoh should already know people are going to say ANYTHING Ja-Ja Binks. Right?

Aaaaarrgh! “Will somebody get this walking carpet out of my way?”

Hmmm… I kinda would for just to keep as a collectors item… cause dont have have betamax player to play it on. I wouldnt say NOT too many people (if any) still have a Betamax player sitting around the house in some closet. but how much just to be curious?

I NOT an Empirialist I would hands down have to say The Millenium FALCON the coolest best vehicle in all the movies. I also like the AT AT Walkers and like snowspeeders as well. What’s your favourite vehicle(s) of all three of the movies?

Original#Fan1 said:

Are you serious? That is our favorite episode of all of them plus we where into 8 and super 8mm film back then this would be a rare treat to have them. Hopefully they are in playing condition?

Yes that is my favourite SW episode and too where into super 8mm film way back when as well. Me and school mate made a super 8mm film of an AT-AT walking in stop motion just like the models dids in SW:TESB i bought from the german model kit company called Revell i had to put it together with super glue.
Oh how i wish i still had that model I would probably be worth hundreds dont you think?

Yes i would like to buy how long are they and how much you want for?

Im looking for the Luke Skywalker TESB version that’s my favourite one some with or without blades and or with sound boards kits also some that are replicas or inspired ones. Some people say DO NOT go to “Saberforce” they cheat you an have very bad customer service. So where can I go to to buy the I want for not so high price. Anyone oyt here know?