Star Wars Megathread

TBS is broadcasting a marathon of Star Wars movies today. I noticed that none of them are Ep. VII, Ep. VIII, or Ep. IX.

Gee, I wonder why. And before anyone in this thread calls me a "hater" or starts asking questions, I have to admit that I wrote this entire message just to mention Ep. VII, Ep. VIII, and Ep. IX.

In many ways, I can't wait until the year 2030. In 2030 (or before 2030), almost nobody on Planet Earth will even THINK about the new movies.

If I'm wrong, then I'm wrong. It's not like I made a Sherdog bet about this.

It's not like I bet any money on this prediction.
 
GSP_37 said:
Bad Batch premiere was lacking something and not satisfying.

How many episodes is this?
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Thought I read 16 episodes. The episode had a few good moments

The last season of the Clone Wars for me anyway wasn’t great until the last 4 episodes with the Maul/Ahsoka/Order 66 arc. So hoping it picks up
 
EvilDDS said:
Thought I read 16 episodes. The episode had a few good moments

The last season of the Clone Wars for me anyway wasn’t great until the last 4 episodes with the Maul/Ahsoka/Order 66 arc. So hoping it picks up
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Yeah, me too. Ahsoka showing how badass she is against Darth Maul was the good part. Having an ultra elite Bad Batch was also cool... but not really liking how they made Wrecker dopey.
 
I saw an article today citing some farfetched rumor that Disney is contacting Gina to get her back and into the spin-offs, but Disney must have really pissed her off since she isn't leaning towards going back to Disney.

Sounds like fake news bullshit.
 
GSP_37 said:
I saw an article today citing some farfetched rumor that Disney is contacting Gina to get her back and into the spin-offs, but Disney must have really pissed her off since she isn't leaning towards going back to Disney.

Sounds like fake news bullshit.
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yeah that deff aint happening at all
 
Tomorrow is Revenge of the Fifth. This is the May.
 
Bought The Child backpack for my dog (to carry his stuff in; toys, food, leash, grooming brush, treats as my niece looks after him during the day).

From Herschel.

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My pup's name is Grogu btw.
 
Out for birthday dinner and at the bar there was a green drink looking like yoda with limes on the glass for ears and two olives for eyes.

Had to have one while rocking my Darth Vader shirt.

This but in a low-ball glass

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GSP_37 said:
I saw an article today citing some farfetched rumor that Disney is contacting Gina to get her back and into the spin-offs, but Disney must have really pissed her off since she isn't leaning towards going back to Disney.

Sounds like fake news bullshit.
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More likely the rumour isnt true and Gina pissed them off?
 
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moreorless87 said:
More likely the rumour isnt true and Gina pissed them off?
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Seems like crazy bullshit like if some fat guy caught paying pornstars and Playmates of the Year for sex trying to tell everyone the pornstar and PMOY were actually paying him for sex.
 
GSP_37 said:
Seems like crazy bullshit like if some fat guy caught paying pornstars and Playmates of the Year for sex trying to tell everyone the pornstar and PMOY were actually paying him for sex.
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Thats kind of assuming Gina was so massive a star Disney would come running to get her which I don't think is the case, he obviously had decent value to them as they let quite a lot slide but she basically responded by doubling down and burning her bridges.

Don't think you'll ever seen her in a major studio franchise again personally, probably smaller films/series now that don't need to worry about PR much.
 
On a positive note for once an original review of the first film from 1977....

https://variety.com/1977/film/reviews/star-wars-3-1200424073/

Like a breath or fresh air, “Star Wars” sweeps away the cynicism that has in recent years obscured the concepts of valor, dedication and honor. Make no mistake – this is by no means a “children’s film,” with all the derogatory overtones that go with that description. This is instead a superior example of what only the screen can achieve, and closer to home, it is another affirmation of what only Hollywood can put on a screen.

In casting his principals, Lucas chose three not-so-familiar faces, all young, talented and designed to make the story one of people, not of garish gadgetry. The superb balance of technology and human drama is one of the many achievements: one identifies with the characters and accepts, as do they, the intriguing intergalactic world in which they live.

Carrie Fisher, previously in a small role in “Shampoo,” is delightful as the regal, but spunky princess on a rebel planet who has been kidnapped by Peter Cushing, would-be ruler of the universe. Mark Hamill, previously a TV player, is excellent as a farm boy who sets out to rescue Fisher in league with Alec Guinness, last survivor of a band of noble knights. Harrison Ford, previously in Lucas’ “American Graffiti” and Francis Coppola’s “The Conversation,” is outstanding as a likeable mercenary pilot who joins our friends with his pal Peter Mayhew, a quassi-monkey creature with blue eyes whom Fisher calls “a walking rug.”

Both Guinness and Cushing bring the right measure of majesty to their opposite characters. One of Cushing’s key aides is played by David Prowse, destined to a fatal duel with Guinness, with whom he shares mystical powers. Prowse’s face is concealed behind frightening black armor. James Earl Jones, unbilled, provides a note of sonorous menace as Prowse’s voice. Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker play a Mutt-and-Jeff team of kooky robots.

The heroes and the heavies joust through an exciting series of confrontations, replete with laser guns and other futuristic equipment, building suspense towards the climactic destruction of Cushing’s war-mongering planet. Several chase and escape sequences are likely to stimulate spontaneous audience applause.

Lucas is no credit hog, and all contributions are acknowledged on the end titles, bearing all the names listed above as well as assistants in various categories. The film opens, after the 20th logo, with the type of receding crawl that Flash Gordon fans will recognize. Locations in Tunisia, Death Valley, Guatemala and Africa were utilized, and interiors were shot at EMI’s British studios where the terrific score was also recorded. But the technical effects were all done here. Technicolor did the production color work, and DeLuxe the prints. Use of Dolby sound enhances the overall impact.

Lucas’ first feature, “THX-1138,” was also futuristic in tone, but there the story emphasis was on machines controlling man. In “Star Wars” the people remain the masters of the hardware, thereby striking a more resonant note of empathy and hope. This is the kind of film in which an audience, first entertained, can later walk out feeling good all over.
 
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