Re: Star Wars [2]

by Eldorion Thu Jan 26, 2017 7:11 pm

Yeah, that's my read on it too. Luke is the last Jedi as of the start of the film but hopefully not by the end of Ep VIII/IX.

by bungobaggins Sat Jan 28, 2017 10:33 pm

by chris63 Thu Mar 16, 2017 12:05 am

by malickfan Fri Mar 24, 2017 6:56 pm

http://www.theverge.com/2017/3/23/15041520/disney-star-wars-bob-iger-future

by Eldorion Fri Mar 24, 2017 10:47 pm

Spoiler:: I liked both TFA and Rogue One so some of my early pessimism was proven wrong, although I don't think either is a great film, but I still kinda think that even if the quality stays on this side of average a new Star Wars movie every year will eventually end up being too much of a good thing.

by halfwise Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:17 pm

Not sure why that was in spoilers so I won't respond in kind. But ahem...if there was a frenzy of creative activity filling out the star wars universe with films coming from all directions, that would be okay. My worry is that since everything would be funnelled through Disney, it's not possible for one corporation to keep the freshness and quality going.

by Eldorion Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:51 pm

I can agree with that. I can't, offhand, think of a franchise that regularly released new installments for 18 straight years without eventually losing its way.

by malickfan Sat Mar 25, 2017 9:00 pm

Eldorion wrote:I can agree with that. I can't, offhand, think of a franchise that regularly released new installments for 18 straight years without eventually losing its way.

Marvel's cinematic universe has been going for almost a decade (and they have plans for many more films) and many would argue it is just as strong today if not stronger, I'm not personally a huge fan of the Marvel universe, but Star Wars allows the possibility of a much greater variety of stories and worlds assuming Disney aren't afraid to think outside the box.

by malickfan Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:19 pm

by Eldorion Mon Mar 27, 2017 9:02 pm

Well played. Laughing

by chris63 Thu Mar 30, 2017 5:21 am

by halfwise Thu Mar 30, 2017 2:37 pm

I'll have to come back and look at those!

by malickfan Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:08 pm

This is interesting, some rumours about Disney's future plans for Star Wars post episode 9:

https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2017/03/do-not-post-lucasfilms-post-star-wars-episode-ix-plans.html

by halfwise Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:38 pm

I didn't know most of the that star wars history. Like most people I'm uncomfortable with Lucas' vision of the Force being primarily biological rather than purely mystical, but repeated exposure to the concept in a historical vein is making it more palatable.

by halfwise Fri Apr 14, 2017 8:07 pm

the first trailer for the Last Jedi is here, but good luck watching it. Seems to be swamped.

I'll review it, if it ever loads. Rolling Eyes

by Eldorion Fri Apr 14, 2017 8:11 pm

Saw it earlier, watched it again, feeling hyped. Very Happy

That doesn't necessarily mean the movie will be great but it looks like an entertaining ride at the very least. Smile

by halfwise Fri Apr 14, 2017 8:16 pm

Switched networks, finally saw it. Shots of Rey being trained, then a bunch of shit blows up. Luke says something significant at the end. And....that's the trailer.

Intriguing rather than informative.

by Mrs Figg Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:43 pm

if WW3 starts before it comes out, I am going to be seriously pissed off.

by Mrs Figg Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:44 pm

if WW3 starts before it comes out, I am going to be seriously pissed off. Mad

by Eldorion Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:59 pm

halfwise wrote:Switched networks, finally saw it. Shots of Rey being trained, then a bunch of shit blows up. Luke says something significant at the end. And....that's the trailer.

Intriguing rather than informative.

Well it is a teaser. Razz

by halfwise Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:05 am

Mark Hamill reveals that Vader's line "I am your father" was hidden even from the crew filming it, and he was the only one of the cast to be informed of it before the movie came out. (remember that James Earl Jones dubbed in the voice after filming).

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/lyin-luke-skywalker-mark-hamill-relishes-spreading-fake-star-wars-news-170047081.html

by Forest Shepherd Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:46 am

Excellent spoiler concealment!

Unlike, say, Forumshire... Mad

by chris63 Wed Apr 19, 2017 6:53 am

Just watched Star wars 7 again. Was actually better 2nd time around Smile

by halfwise Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:10 pm

Hmm, maybe I should do that. Probably like the LotR movies, where you are pissed off by parts the first time around, but come to terms with the things that bothered you and can enjoy the rest on further viewings.

by chris63 Thu Apr 20, 2017 7:39 am

Gonna watch Rogue one again tonight. Enjoyed it the first time.