Will 2,215 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 20 minutes ago, Brónach said: I'll be ok if I'm not a Star Wars fan. Of course. I'm not asking anyone to like the prequels. I'm just hoping they'll respect them. Saying George Lucas did a bad job with the prequels and then refusing to consider the must important piece of evidence to the contrary means your opinion is at least a little prejudiced (I'm not saying that you've done these things). Just because you don't like something it's not necessarily bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 #PrequelLivesMatter Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,215 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 14 minutes ago, WojinPA said: So if you take a trio of good movies and make three more movies that take their pacing, rhythm, and major story moments from the earlier films, then those sequels by extension will also be good themselves? Even with crummy wooden dialogue and distracted acting? I think you just need to read the essay. http://www.starwarsringtheory.com/ring-composition-chiasmus-hidden-artistry-star-wars-prequels/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I started to. I don't think I have the stomach to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 In the end, no amount of dissection of plot mechanics and clever execution of theory is going to change somebody's mind from "hated a movie" to "liked a movie" The article is a good read, though. Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Bofur01 and Brónach 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 This ring theory approach to analyzing the prequels sounds like those art projects where you divide a picture into equal sizes, then draw each section at random, then put them back together to see how closely your puzzle mimics the original work. A movie needs to be more than the sum of its parts. No prequel is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,215 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Just now, WojinPA said: This ring theory approach to analyzing the prequels sounds like those art projects where you divide a picture into equal sizes, then draw each section at random, then put them back together to see how closely your puzzle mimics the original work. What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 You probably didn't have to draw in school, you're young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,215 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, WojinPA said: You probably didn't have to draw in school, you're young. Oh, we did plenty, although it wasn't my strong suit, to say the least. I just didn't understand your comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I'm okay with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,215 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I'll need to watch the PT and OT again soon. I'll try to watch the prequels with a critical eye. Perhaps then my opinion will change. We'll see. I think I've said all I have to say for now on this matter. Thanks to all those who joined in the discussion -- opposing points of view are always interesting as they make you think about your own position and why you maintain it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 The 3/7 cake is a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon McBride 113 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I swear everyone on this forum is trying to analyze these movies too much haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Your lack of passion is refreshing. Thank you. mstrox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon McBride 113 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 You're welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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