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Post: #114638
Topic: Land Of The Dead
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114638/action/topic#114638
Time: 13-Jun-2005 8:07 AM

I think the world is, or at least should be, sick of movies that end with the words of the Dead.
This is Land of the Dead.
Last year we had Dawn of the Dead and Shawn of the Dead.
I remember commercials for these weird "cult" films and they advertised Donna of the Dead.
I did a little IMDB check...we also have:

Land of the Dead
Night of the Living Dead
House of the Dead
The City of the Dead
Legion of the Dead

and the list goes on.

Post: #114419
Topic: Does Tarkin know that the Emperor is a Sithlord?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/114419/action/topic#114419
Time: 12-Jun-2005 11:37 AM

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Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
Interestingly enough, the novelization makes it clear that the Empire was under the control of Palp's Force abilities, which would explain its machine-like efficiency. After Palps is killed, the armies, which were too dependant on this control, fall into disarray, and are able to be overcome by the Republic forces. (A very similar concept was used for the droid armies in TPM.)

While the movie doesn't touch on this, you may notice that the Republic doesn't start kicking butt until after Palps is killed.

This is also reflected in the Zahn trilogy (cannot remember which book...think its the first). Palleon talks about the disarray at the Battle of Endor with Thrawn, and Thrawn suggests that it was the death of the Emperor that caused it...that he was subtly controlling all the various ranking officers through the Force. Palleon doesn't believe it, saying it was because they lost the Executor and the shield went down.

I think it was in context to why they need the C'Baoth clone...C'Baoth could control the crews of ships suffering from the double-blind effects of the Imperial Cloak, allowing greater coordination.

Post: #113848
Topic: Info: Force FX Lightsabers
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113848/action/topic#113848
Time: 10-Jun-2005 9:25 AM

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.

Post: #113060
Topic: Another Fan-Fic (My sincerest apologies to starkiller) - SW crossover
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/113060/action/topic#113060
Time: 8-Jun-2005 5:00 AM

I think I see where you're going with this. Interesting idea.

No need to apologize.

Post: #112914
Topic: What in SW DOES make sense????
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/112914/action/topic#112914
Time: 7-Jun-2005 3:09 PM

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Originally posted by: Hardcore Legend
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Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
Good beats evil in the end, though many good people may be sacrificed in the process.

Or does it? You have to wonder if the tainted Luke Skywalker eventually falls to the Dark Side.

Yes, he does. Dark Empire comic book/radio adaptation.

He turns, but returns to the light during a saber fight with Leia. I've not read the actual comics or heard the radio version, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night...I mean I did read the Essential Chronology, which sums it all up.

Post: #112899
Topic: The Goonies
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/112899/action/topic#112899
Time: 7-Jun-2005 1:15 PM

Goonies is one of those great movies that never seems to age. There are always going to be the Chunks, the Datas and the Mouths as we go through life meeting new people.

I enjoyed the DVD very much because they had practically the entire cast for the commentary, and they had some great stories to tell:
1. Jeff Coehn (Chunk) ran for class president in high school, using "I was Chunk" as his slogan and he won.
2. Robert Davi (Jake Fratelli...the one with hair) tells how in the prep for one scene he's told "Ok, Anne Ramsey (Moma Fratelli) is going to slap on the face. Now she's old and kind of frail so you need to make sure it looks good. Now, he's ready for a soft hit to the face, and it turns out she really walloped him hard. He had no idea it was coming.
3. About half way through, Sean Astin mysteriously disappears from the commentary. Corey Feldman makes the comment that he had to leave to get back to shooting on Lord of the Rings.
4. Being the kids that they were, there was a line in the movie that they loved and they apparently spent a couple weeks just beating the line to death, using it over and over. It was Data's "You know, I'm wondering what's in the bag?"

Post: #112459
Topic: Hows this for a SW PC
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/112459/action/topic#112459
Time: 6-Jun-2005 9:55 AM

That would be a tempting way to have a SW system without buying the Alienware one...if I had the time, patience and room.

Post: #112456
Topic: Shakespeare Movie Adapations
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/112456/action/topic#112456
Time: 6-Jun-2005 9:52 AM

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Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
That Romeo and Juliet with modern technology and "Sword" Brand guns, I thought was hilarious.

Didn't see it, but the name 'Get Romeo' comes to mind.

Post: #112452
Topic: ROTS: Did Anyone Else Laugh....
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/112452/action/topic#112452
Time: 6-Jun-2005 9:43 AM

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Originally posted by: JediSage
Too cliched, and the whole lumbering Frankenstein deal as well as ruined the appearance by Vader.

I actually thought the Frankenstein walk was a nice little nod by Lucas and perfectly fitting.
The Emperor has taken a "dead man", rebuilt him from various parts and revived him. The biggest difference between the Frankenstein story and the EP3 one is that Dr. Frankenstein did not intend to create a monster, the Emperor did.

However, I have to agree that the "Noooooooo" could have been done in any number of far better ways.

Post: #111941
Topic: Terrible movie ideas!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/111941/action/topic#111941
Time: 4-Jun-2005 10:44 AM

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Originally posted by: Jedikev
Well i meant Jim Carey prequels/sequels.

I actually never saw either, but wasn't Ace Ventura 2 a decent movie? You could qualify your statement as follows:
Prequels/Sequels to Jim Carrey movies that he doesn't appear in.

Post: #111838
Topic: Terrible movie ideas!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/111838/action/topic#111838
Time: 4-Jun-2005 6:10 AM

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Originally posted by: Jedikev
Bad movie - Son of the Mask.

I'm ashamed to say that when it was first teased, I was mildly interested in seeing it. I loved the original.
I didn't see it...just considered seeing it.

Post: #111707
Topic: which is better The Black Hole or Tron?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/111707/action/topic#111707
Time: 3-Jun-2005 4:41 PM

Tough choice.
I think I liked the story behind Tron more than that of The Black Hole.

Let's give my vote to Tron.

Post: #111611
Topic: all the new people
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/111611/action/topic#111611
Time: 3-Jun-2005 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by: ricarleite
... or until he finds out the iprelease commmand.

Shhhhhh. Not so loud.

Post: #111599
Topic: Clubbing
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/111599/action/topic#111599
Time: 3-Jun-2005 10:55 AM

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Originally posted by: Bossk
We apologise again for the fault in the postings. Those responsible for sacking the people who have just been sacked, have been sacked.

This has been brought to you by Ralph the talking Llama and his friend Al Paca, NOT a møøse that once bit my sister.

*A voice in the distance Well what on earth does that mean?

I didn't expect a kind of Spanish Inquisition.

[JARRING CHORD]

NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition! Our chief weapon is surprise...surprise and fear...fear and surprise.... Our two weapons are fear and surprise...and ruthless efficiency.... Our *three* weapons are fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency...and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope.... Our *four*...no... *Amongst* our weapons.... Amongst our weaponry...are such elements as fear, surprise.... I'll come in again.

By the way, to be back on topic for just a moment. I do not go clubbing, nor do I think I will ever go clubbing. I don't dance and I don't drink so there really wouldn't be much for me to do as far as I can see.

Post: #110644
Topic: Preserving The "Other" Lucasfilm Projects...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/110644/action/topic#110644
Time: 1-Jun-2005 7:08 AM

I believe Cable-X1 is correct concerning Raiders. The only change I am aware of is the removal of a reflection on the glass between ford and the cobra in the Well of Souls.

Post: #110433
Topic: Favorite Board Games
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/110433/action/topic#110433
Time: 31-May-2005 1:18 PM

I haven't played a board game for quite some time.
I always enjoy Monopoly or Trivia Pursuit. I've honestly never played Risk (unless its just like .World Empire.)

My family has an abundance of old board games. Clue, Password, several Monopolys (Packers, Star Wars, Harley Davidson, 50th anniversary), old and new Life and some really obscure ones whose names I cannot even think of.

Post: #110395
Topic: Natalie Portman Goes CUEBALL!!!!!!!!!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/110395/action/topic#110395
Time: 31-May-2005 11:49 AM

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Originally posted by: Cable-X1
She is a vegen.....so be warned!!!

But then again....I heard she hated smoking and I've seen a few pix of her with a butt....and not in movies either.

Well forget that then. Destroy away.

We're part of the food chain as much as a lion or a tiger. By not eating your fill of meat, you disrupt the delicate balance of the planet's ecosystem.

I like that, I'll have to remember that for the next time I get in an arguement with a tree-hugger.

Post: #110367
Topic: ROTS: What REALLY Pisses Me Off
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/110367/action/topic#110367
Time: 31-May-2005 10:25 AM

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Originally posted by: Kam
Look, changing Organa to a senator makes Leia's position as a princess kind of meaningless.

Kings are cool, politicians are gay.
That is the reason this pisses me off.

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I think you missed it...he was never a "king" and he always held both titles (until Leia becomes senator). Nothing was changed by Lucas.

Post: #110361
Topic: starkiller's 'Beyond Star Wars DVD set'... finally finished (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/110361/action/topic#110361
Time: 31-May-2005 10:15 AM

I obviously wasn't going to get everything.

Besides, I don't get Sky One (would be kind of nice though).

Post: #110357
Topic: ROTS: What REALLY Pisses Me Off
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/110357/action/topic#110357
Time: 31-May-2005 10:10 AM

Now, I'm using my memory, which is not like a steel-trap, but Bail was always a Senator.

As I recall, Bail was the Senator from Alderaan until Leia became old enough to take his place, then he became the Viceroy of the planet.

Let me hop on CUSWE and check:
I was slightly wrong:

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After a lot of political backstabbing and lobbying, the Old Republic was called in and, with the help of the Jedi Knights, finally decided that the Organa family were the rightful successors to the seat of Viceroy. When Bail assumed the title of Viceroy and First Chairman of Alderaan, he also gained a seat on the Imperial Senate, and was soon engrossed in the new form of politics being played by Senator Palpatine and his supporters.

So he was both until Leia was became Senator.

I should also point out that in Ep1, 'Queen' Amidala was elected.

You are applying Earth (actually, they sound more like American) standards to that of the rest of the "galaxy". Nothing in Star Wars says that every world must comply with our political standards.

If you really want to make insinuations about Lucas' political motiviations, point out that the name of the "evil" leader of the Trade Federation is Nute (Newt, as in Gingrich) Gunray (reversed Raygun...or Reagan).

Post: #110349
Topic: starkiller's 'Beyond Star Wars DVD set'... finally finished (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/110349/action/topic#110349
Time: 31-May-2005 9:56 AM — Edited 5-Aug-2020 7:18 PM

I finally finished compiling my ‘Beyond Star Wars’ DVDs. The 2-disk set includes:

From Star Wars to Jedi (1985)
The Magic of Special Effects (Nova- 1985)
From Star Wars to Star Wars (1998)
Exposure Star Wars Special Edition (2000)
Science of Star Wars (2005): 3 parts, Man and Machine, Space Cowboys, Wars, Weaponry and the Force

I’ll post a picture of the DVD cover I’ve created soon.

(This is my 3rd multi-disk set. First was a commemorative DVD/CD set I created after my first Packers game at Lambeau Field. Second was a 2 DVD set of 18 Three Stooges shorts played by SpikeTV on April Fools Day.)

Post: #110345
Topic: Natalie Portman Goes CUEBALL!!!!!!!!!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/110345/action/topic#110345
Time: 31-May-2005 9:46 AM

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Originally posted by: Cable-X1
Or maybe she's going to be in the next PETA campaign!!!!!

Don't destroy our dillusions!!

I'd like to think that if I ever met her, I might find I have something in common. Supporting PETA would remove any chance...

Post: #110341
Topic: The Imperial Symbol
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/110341/action/topic#110341
Time: 31-May-2005 8:13 AM

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Originally posted by: Count Dushku
Imperial symbol...symbol of The Grand Army of the Republic, not necessarily the Republic itself. Or, in an ironic twist, it could be a Jedi symbol.

I believe its for the Grand Army, now that you mention it specifically.
The Republic emblem was the one on the Senate podium (and is used in the sw.com databank backgrounds).
I don't think its a Jedi emblem, because as I recall, in AOTC, its on the helmets of the Clone Pilots (that fly the Attack Gunships). I'd have to go back and take a look.

Post: #109949
Topic: The Imperial Symbol
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/109949/action/topic#109949
Time: 29-May-2005 4:52 AM

The military emblem of the Old Republic was an 8-spoke wheel. The Empire's is identical, except in that it has only 6 spokes.

What I found interesting was that the emblem of the Seperatists is a blue-and-white hexagon...6 spokes. Perhaps this is more symbolism??
Palpatine was pulling the strings on both sides of the war, why not combine both once he acheived his goal.

Post: #109853
Topic: Scam download sites from Google ads
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/109853/action/topic#109853
Time: 28-May-2005 12:35 PM

I just spotted one myself, but didn't get a chance to screenshot it.

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