A24 4,338 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Was it a studio tentpole or some B-grade crap Fox got conned into allocating $10 million?$13 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 According to Box Office Mojo, it was $11 million. According to the 1997 documentary Hollywood Aliens & Monsters hosted by Mark Hamill, it was $10 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Even though Jason overstates his point by referring to Star Wars as a low budget indie film, which it never was. He is essentially correct.It was the 70's, a different time. They didn't plan a whole franchise ahead of time back then.They made a movie, and if it was successful enough....they made another one.John Williams gave Star Wars (not Episode 4, or A New Hope. The film was never called that in 1977) just the kind of score he thought it needed without worrying or caring much about a potential follow-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Aren't you forgetting the distribution costs 20th Century Fox had to make, Drax? Even though Jason overstates his point by referring to Star Wars as a low budget indie film, which it never was. He is essentially correct.It was the 70's, a different time. They didn't plan a whole franchise ahead of time back then.They made a movie, and if it was successful enough....they made another one.What have these things to do with independent movies?The Butler starts well and keeps it up for a long time. We feel for Forest Withaker and his journey, but during the last hour the film gets bogged down in a hasty, fragmentary enumeration of highlights in "recent" American history. All actors did a very good job, especially the Gaines family (Who knew Oprah Winfrey had it in her?! ), but the idea of famous actors portraying the presidents was probably not such a good one. 6/10One thing left to say: Remains Of The Day > The ButlerAlex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Aren't you forgetting the distribution costs 20th Century Fox had to make, Drax?Dunno, just going by my scientific sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Let's face it, Drax, you're just a Trekkie. I want to hear it from a Jedi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I must be the only one hoping TFA is about BB-8's struggle to become more human and defy the rigid logic of his programming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 That would be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 That's what's always pissed me off about SW. Droids are often dismissed as nothing more than electrical appliances that talk or beep. But Star Trek put a spotlight on the big questions of advanced mechanical sentience. Which is why Star Trek is better than everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Star Wars didn't even tackle the blatant racism in Mos Eisley where droids aren't allowed in bars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 That's what's always pissed me off about SW. Droids are often dismissed as nothing more than electrical appliances that talk or beep. But Star Trek put a spotlight on the big questions of advanced mechanical sentience. Which is why Star Trek is better than everything.It's better than everything but only in world that exists of The Bold And The Beautiful and Godzilla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Star Wars didn't even tackle the blatant racism in Mos Eisley where droids aren't allowed in bars!Maybe it's time to do it. Make something topical. They probably have "flesh fairs" on Tatooine too.That's what's always pissed me off about SW. Droids are often dismissed as nothing more than electrical appliances that talk or beep. But Star Trek put a spotlight on the big questions of advanced mechanical sentience. Which is why Star Trek is better than everything.It's better than everything but only in world that exists of The Bold And The Beautiful and Godzilla.Well it's certainly better than all the shit the kids love these days like Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad or whatever other trendy rubbish is all the rage these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 BTW, droids in Star Wars are common like the walls of a house. There's no need to talk about it. Their novelty has worn off a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 No one mourns for the droids that died on Alderaan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Well it's certainly better than all the shit the kids love these days like Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad or whatever other trendy rubbish is all the rage these days.Only Trekkies think that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Threepio has to have an evil twin out there that Dr Soongwalker made with an emotion chip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 No one mourns for the droids that died on Dantooine!We don't mourn when we throw away our toothbrush either. That is what Star Wars is teaching us. They are just droids. C3PO isn't working properly? Get a new one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Well it's certainly better than all the shit the kids love these days like Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad or whatever other trendy rubbish is all the rage these days.Only Trekkies think that way.And we are superior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Racist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 BTW, they are making a new Trek series. You people must be over the moon, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Not really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Star Trek was better in the 90's, like The Bold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 The Bold in the 90s at least had Stephanie at the height of her meddling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Stephanie, Sally Spectra, Brooke looking young and fabulous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Phwoar Brooke was a honey back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Up until now I did not know a Princess Leia facepalm exists. What a wonderful realization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Speaking of Yoda, he was great. Next week the next episode I will watch!You'll love Return Of The Jedi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Yes, it will be your favorite of the OT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 It's the OT savior. Lucas made it to make up for the previous instalments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollemanneke 3,349 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Can't wait then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,198 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I must be the only one hoping TFA is about BB-8's struggle to become more human and defy the rigid logic of his programming.Open the S-foils, BB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 He's afraid he can't do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 One thing left to say: Remains Of The Day > The ButlerFor certain. There will never be a better butler movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Arthur! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Pffffff, the butler is a great character but Christopher Cross steals the show in that movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Didn't know Steef could sing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 It kinda looks like a more rotund version of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Hahahaha! It does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 That song's a classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Fuck you guys! Everyone single one of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 But not the horses we rode on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Horses? What horses? What are you talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 When Christopher is cross, he looks like Steef. Keep Christopher happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,198 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 It's Chreestopher! mrbellamy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Stop it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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