#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Yes they are! Failed experiments, IMO. But still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Disco Stu 15,495 Posted September 14, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2017 4 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Compared to TFA, the prequels are almost experimental movies. Bofur01, A24 and Muad'Dib 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Yes they are! Failed experiments, IMO. But still... If the prequels weren't so awkwardly wooden (the dialogue and characters), they would be loved much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 But they are beloved! The generation that grew up with them loves the Prequels Alex. mstrox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I know ... And that same generation thinks the OT is charming but outdated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Disney doesnt really understand star wars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 But who does, Stiff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Disney doesnt really understand star wars If they did, they would realize that each Star Wars film needs a epic lightsaber duel. Let's hope Richie Cunningham knows better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 15 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: If they did, they would realize that each Star Wars film needs a epic lightsaber duel. Let's hope Richie Cunningham knows better! He'll definitely have Han using his Jedi powers with a lifesaver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,000 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 1 hour ago, BloodBoal said: But who does, Stiff? What is there to understand anyway? Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 8 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Great! (but isn't that exactly what I said?) Please don't generalize the people who are disappointed with Disney Star Wars. Just the other day, I wrote that I would prefer the Duffer 'Stranger Things' Brothers (they love nostalgia too) over JJ Abrams so Star Wars might be more heartfelt and less telexed. Does that sound like I think of Star Wars as if it's a Tarkovsky saga?! How am I generalizing? I merely deducted from your previous post that you love Disney Star Wars and that you are not alone. Sure, maybe you don't like to celebrate on Yub Nub but that wasn't meant to be taken seriously. Is Star Wars that important to you? I really TFA's character and mostly what it set up, although I recognize the movie had some issues, particularly in the second half. But I'm really curious with what Rian Johnson will do with it. I really disliked Rogue One. So it's not like I love everything that's Star Wars related. I simply won't expect the worst simply because Disney is the studio behind it. Specially in the case of Episode VIII, where I think they actually made an interesting and intriguing choice of writer/director. 2 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Compared to TFA, the prequels are almost experimental movies. Even though I don't think they are boring, they do suffer from a severe case of 'woodenness'. That's the one thing Abrams has solved. Woodeness are bad acting are from being the only issued in the prequels. There's a lot of plot and very little story. The fan service was much worse in the prequels 2 hours ago, Stefancos said: Disney doesnt really understand star wars To tell you the truth, I don't think Lucas understands it either. Lucas strikes me as the sort of person that if he were a woman and went out clubbing with a huge cleveage and kiwi-colored lipstick and got the all the atention and flirtation from the men in the club and went back there the next day with no cleaveage and using the kiwi-colored lipstick, thinking that was the one thing that had men so interested crumbs and Brónach 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 What's wrong with kiwi-colored lipstick? Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Also, is kiwi color the light green of the flesh or the gross brown of the skin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I was thinking about light green, but you should make up your own mind about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, Romão said: you should make up your own mind about it Good call - great art leaves you asking questions, and it is not the artist's job to answer them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Imagine how many kiwis out there, bird and fruit alike, must feel offended right now. Being compared to the color of lipstick George Lucas would wear if he were a female; unthinkable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, JohnSolo said: Imagine how many kiwis out there, bird and fruit alike And the good people of New-Zealand too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 We have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 1 hour ago, crocodile said: What is there to understand anyway? Karol The Star Wars feeling/vibe/mood, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 'Star Wars' Director Drama: How J.J. Abrams Jilted Paramount for 'Episode IX' Interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Damn, JJ's cold as ice! Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,215 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Like Kathleen Kennedy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 JJ's a dick. also, what he did to Paramount wasn't cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Disco Stu 15,495 Posted September 20, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2017 Poor Paramount, I'm playing the world's smallest violin for them crumbs, mrbellamy, James and 1 other 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,519 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 There's an actual petition to fire him from IX. What is wrong with people? Arpy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 11 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Poor Paramount, I'm playing the world's smallest violin for them Play a synth violin! Arpy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 The world's cheapest, tinniest synth violin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicCobb 194 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 It is kinda weird that JJ didn't take on anything directing-wise after TFA, but it isn't really that big a deal that he's grabbed IX if his deal expires early next year anyway. And it's not like he hasn't been making movies for Paramount, he just hasn't been directing them. Calling JJ a dick for this is absurd. The only person who should give a shit are Paramount execs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 Well, I think it's clear he didn't decide to direct another movie because he saw the writing on the wall about Trevorrow and Episode 9. Arpy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I thought he was going to produce smaller independent films after Star Wars. Bilbo and crumbs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I find it rather difficult to imagine Abrams helming a film that is not a resurrection/reboot of a previous, well-known franchise. Bilbo and crumbs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 He should make a real Independence Day sequel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicCobb 194 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Jay said: Well, I think it's clear he didn't decide to direct another movie because he saw the writing on the wall about Trevorrow and Episode 9. I'm not sure the timing really makes sense there. Hypothetically, he'd have been planning his next film as soon as TFA was finished. Trevorrow being ousted probably didn't seem like a possibility until a few months ago. And even if JJ magically predicted he'd have that opening, he still could have made another film in the time between TFA and IX. Most likely he just wanted some time off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,145 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I reckon Disney and Co. told him to keep his schedule clear just in case. Abrams produced a few things in between TFA and now, 10 Cloverfield Lane and Westworld come to mind, so he wasn't exactly hanging around with his hands in his pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 None of you have any idea what he was or wasn't developing when he agreed to take over Episode IX DominicCobb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,306 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 He was probably developing the film without Trevorrow even knowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 11 hours ago, JohnSolo said: I find it rather difficult to imagine Abrams helming a film that is not a resurrection/reboot of a previous, well-known franchise. That's what Super 8 was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Cue people saying, "but it was just aping the 80s Amblin style!" Then I point out that it's a very personal movie to Abrams and the first movie he both wrote and directed. Then the anti-Abrams faction goes blah blah blah. I love Super 8. DominicCobb and Arpy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 I was hoping after TFA he'd do another smallish film. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I think he wanted to and was probably writing/developing one (or at least smaller than Star Wars). But clearly this was an opportunity he felt he couldn't pass up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 When he got signed on for The Force Awakens, he was apparently about to start a big vacation from all work, but got roped in. I'm sure a large chunk of his non-movie time was spent with family. The rest - producing, and probably developing a movie that hadn't gotten the greenlight yet. It seems like it's been a while, but it's only been two years since TFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 The acting in the prequels is consistent with the OT. Mark and Carrie were wooden and awkward. Harrison Ford in the first one is quite bad at many points. He's like a completely different character in Empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerebral Cortex 3,357 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 2,032 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Jay said: That's what Super 8 was. Super 8 was basically a remake/homage to E.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 Homage? Sure. Remake? Uh, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I knew someone would say it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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