ray_afraid

towne32 said:

I think he means that the amount of detail lost at 720p is relatively negligible due to the poor quality of the 2004 masters. I believe Harmy has demonstrated this to some degree with 1080p/720p comparison renders.

Yep.
The numbers don’t mean a thing if the master being used can’t be brought up past 720. It’s amazing how horrible the official blurays are, ain’t it?!

I’m pretty sure the resolution is the same as the blurays, even at 720.
(Please don’t mistake that as praise for the awful bluray releases)

I just picked up a first pressing of the B-52’s second album Wild Planet, and I’m pretty damn happy about it. The guy only wanted 4$. I gave him 5.
My large vinyl collection was stolen several years ago. My current collection is small, but growing. I’m not a huge collector these days, so it’s growth is slow. I just pick things up if I happen to come across an album I really like at a good price.

Stray Cats- Gonna Ball (first pressing)
Pixies- Come On Pilgrim (re-relese)
The Smiths- Louder Than Bombs (first pressing)
The Misfits- Static Age (first pressing)
The B-52’s- Wild Planet (first pressing)
U2- Discotheque/Holy Joe (single)

Fun fact! The first word I ever spoke was “Record!” Well, actually it was “Beckord!” but it was clear what I meant. 😃

(I really dislike that open mouthed smiley face)

SilverWook said:

ray_afraid said:

I don’t like the orange ships at cloud city. If it was just one capsule, it’d be fine, but as it is, it looks silly and ugly.
This doesn’t bother me at all though. In fact, one of the things I like about Star Wars is that not everything looks Ultra-Cool. Some things look a bit dopey and that makes the world a little more real to me.

You’ve said that before, but it doesn’t make me like either design any more than I do.
Silly looking things look silly.

Lord Haseo said:

ray_afraid said:

Who says it’s something they gotta learn before they die?

Apparently George does because it’s an ability in the PT.

Well, I just watched ROTJ a few weeks ago, and Anikin had no problem ditching his evil ways or becoming a ghost.
I dunno what the PT says about it, but it seems to be wrong.

Lord Haseo said:

On a side note how Vader got redeemed was beautiful but him showing up as a Force Spirit is troublesome too. For one how did he know the ability?

I’ve always assumed it’s just somethin’ that happens to Jedis.
Who says it’s something they gotta learn before they die?

Lord Haseo said:

Secondly, is all of the darkness inside him gone? It would be unconvincing to me if suddenly Anakin is a completely good person with no signs of his old temperament.

Obi-Wan wasn’t the perfect example of a squeeky-clean do-gooder. He lies to and manipulates Luke.
I don’t think you have to be Jesus to be a jedi.
Nobody’s a “completely good person”.

Lord Haseo said:

1. Luke attempting suicide only to be conveniently saved due to plot armor

He wasn’t committing suicide, he was trusting the force.

Lord Haseo said:

2. Han being a bit too antagonistic and sort of creepy towards Leia for their romance to entirely work

I’ll bet you get all the girls. 😉

I don’t like the orange ships at cloud city. If it was just one capsule, it’d be fine, but as it is, it looks silly and ugly.
This doesn’t bother me at all though. In fact, one of the things I like about Star Wars is that not everything looks Ultra-Cool. Some things look a bit dopey and that makes the world a little more real to me.

I’ve only watched it once, but I remember him mentioning his red arm and I know it was back to normal at the end.

Speaking of that, I really liked the Star Wars fighting game on the playstation. It was silly, story wise, but really fun. There was two versions of each character and there were lots of unlockable secret characters.
Anybody remember that? Was it anywhere a good as I remember?

I really can’t understand why anyone would want to squeeze two (or three!) terrible films into the middle of a trilogy of good films. They add nothing to the original story and have nothing good going for them in any edit (other than Frinks!). All they could possibly add to the marathon is several boring ours and lots of eye rolling and groans.
So what’s you guys reason for including them?

Star Wars
The Empire Strikes Back
Return of the Jedi

Yeah, I gotta agree with Frink. I love Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles. History of the World has many bits of gold scattered throughout. But I’ll pass on the rest really.

LuckyGungan2001 said:

…who knew a gunfight on a bridge could be so fun to watch?

Since when does that not sound fun to watch?

LuckyGungan2001 said:

(if you heard creepy whispering or screeching sounds, would you really go to investigate wearing nothing but pajamas?)

In a dream? Yeah, maybe.

I can’t find a pic, but they included this in the original Marvel comic adaptation.
How would he drink it? Just pour it into his face?

Possessed said:

Who wants chicken and waffles?

I’m in! You cookin’?
I’m not drunk, but a bit hungover and a good breakfast before I head out this morning would be great.

liamnotneeson said:

…I was considering making an edit of the OT to fit this. Before I do it, …has this already been done?

I’m not sure about that, but I have a strong suspicion that you actually are neeson…

joefavs said:

I keep coming into this thread all ready to contribute only to find that DominicCobb and DavidMerrick have already stated my thoughts perfectly. Good job, guys.

Yeah, same here. Many well put points from those two!

Density said:

I mean, yeah, they kissed and that’s kind of gross, but it was just to make Han jealous. Not because Leia was really attracted to her brother.

I’ve preached that message several times in my years here, but there are some who still think Luke and Leia were “making out” and that there was some kind of unresolved “love triangle” at the end of ESB.
And I mostly agree with the rest of your post, too.

Good to hear from you again Mike!
Best of luck with all of this! It’s very exciting!

^That’s a great article. The current state of horror fandom is sad.

Lord Haseo,
Everything you mentioned being good about the PT, I disagree with.
Everything you mentioned being bad about the OT, I disagree with.
Dek Rollins,
I agree with your points.
Wolfman,
Don’t worry, you’re still awesome and you fit in perfectly. Both of you.

Lord Haseo said:

ray_afraid said:
Also, Birdemic and the like are what they say they are. They aren’t parading around as high art, they’re slinking around as trashy cheap movies. Nothin’ wrong with that in my book.

What about Avatar The Last Airbender?

I’ve never had any interest in the kids cartoon or the stupid looking M. Night Shamalamadingdong movie based on it, so I wouldn’t know. I’m guessing it’s probably on par with AOTC and was made for that kind of audience.

SilverWook said:

And yet still not as ridiculous as this/these guy(s).

Has this/these guy/guys been redone? I haven’t seen TPM in years, but I remember them/him looking different… Not much different and I couldn’t tell ya what the difference is, but it seems different.

Lord Haseo said:

How anyone can find the good in any of the prequels is discombobulating

There are good things about them…they’re just few and very far between.

I’ve heard that for years, but just can’t see any truth in it.

Also, Birdemic and the like are what they say they are. They aren’t parading around as high art, they’re slinking around as trashy cheap movies. Nothin’ wrong with that in my book.