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Lit A/V The Force Awakens and the EU [TAGGED spoilers.]

Discussion in 'Literature' started by TypoCelchu, Oct 30, 2012.

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  1. CooperTFN

    CooperTFN TFN EU Staff Emeritus star 7 VIP

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    Me too, actually.
     
  2. Goodwood

    Goodwood Jedi Master star 5

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    J.J. Abrams, we're counting on you!

    P.S.: Star Wars Episode VII: The Glove of Darth Vader.
     
  3. fett 4

    fett 4 Chosen One star 5

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    Fixed :)
     
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  4. Goodwood

    Goodwood Jedi Master star 5

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    See, I didn't mind the lens flare so much as the canted-angle pan shots. The former can be used to imply a certain depth of field that might not be so believable without it, while the latter comes close to inducing mild space sickness.

    See Battlefield Earth for an extreme example of tilted camera syndrome. :rolleyes:
     
  5. MercenaryAce

    MercenaryAce Chosen One star 6

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    Looks like a lot of other people are jumping to the conclusion that "Starting Fresh" means the EU is being gotten rid of forever:
    http://badassdigest.com/2013/02/11/rip-star-wars-expanded-universe/

    I have to admit, it is really depressing going to another forum and seeing people who I like and respect going "Thank god, the EU is horrible and it is time someone got rid of it."
     
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  6. CooperTFN

    CooperTFN TFN EU Staff Emeritus star 7 VIP

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    I'll say this: if there's going to be TCW-class EU stripmining and Ultimatizing going on, Kasdan is one of the few people I think has the right to do so.
     
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  7. JediMatteus

    JediMatteus Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    the eu is flawed, but ti is what i have lived by for two decades, and i rather keep most of it intact
     
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  8. instantdeath

    instantdeath Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Ooh, maybe you can help me with my ongoing dilemma.

    To watch Battlefield Earth, or to not watch it? From the clips I've seen, it looks absolutely hilarious and worth a watch. Does it keep that campiness up through the entire film, or is it just long stretches of boredom spliced up with truly cringe worthy and hilarious scenes?
     
  9. blackmyron

    blackmyron Chosen One star 7

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    Just because you like and respect them doesn't absolve them of foolish opinions.

    And to be honest, most people I like and respect have mostly shrugged their shoulders at the news about the new movies; they don't follow the EU, but aren't particularly interested in watching any new Star Wars either.
     
  10. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    I haven't watched it since theaters, but there is a lot of camp there, though it's not a constant barrage as they do try to take it seriously many times (though they often fail). They try to at least hit ID4-levels of camp/drama balance but fall far short of that.
     
  11. Goodwood

    Goodwood Jedi Master star 5

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    It is an absolute train wreck. Fortunately I didn't have to waste any money to get to see it...
     
  12. Esg

    Esg Jedi Master star 4

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    You wookieepedia Gooodwood?
     
  13. jedimikey

    jedimikey Jedi Padawan star 2

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    I have to agreee. I'm done posting my opinion on the "other" EU thread.
     
  14. Esg

    Esg Jedi Master star 4

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    Sad part is Darth Boba is the only one who posts there who isn't a manchild
     
  15. CaptainPeabody

    CaptainPeabody Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    I couldn't get more than half an hour into it before throwing in the towel. It's just unpleasant to watch. The filmmaking is so incoherent it causes mental strain just trying to figure out what's going on, the cinematography makes you want to throw up, the characters are unpleasant ciphers who shout at you constantly and you really wish they'd stop, and everything is either puke grey or bright green.

    And this is coming from a guy who watches Starcrash, Plan Nine From Outer Space, Troll 2 and other such bad movies over and over again for fun. So take that for whatever it's worth. I'm not saying you won't enjoy it. I'm just saying that you'd better be ready.
     
  16. Goodwood

    Goodwood Jedi Master star 5

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    Formerly Wookieepedia. Now I help administrate Star Wars Fanon.
     
  17. instantdeath

    instantdeath Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    [​IMG]


    Watch Birdemic if you haven't. It. Will. Blow. Your. Mind.

    I do find really terrible movies fascinating, in their own way. Sometimes a truly awful movie stays with me more than a great one. Sometimes an awful movie has more to teach you about writing than a great movie. I might have to check it out.
     
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  18. RC-1991

    RC-1991 Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    "We are the last people on Earth!"

    -As cars drive by in the background.
     
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  19. Goodwood

    Goodwood Jedi Master star 5

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    Don't forget the Harrier jets (and sims!) that are still apparently airworthy after a thousand years in an irradiated environment.
     
  20. blackmyron

    blackmyron Chosen One star 7

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    I can't stress this enough - Rifftrax. Especially for Birdemic.
     
  21. instantdeath

    instantdeath Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    I've never seen a Rifftrax, though I like the few Mystery Science Theater's I've seen. Maybe Birdemic should be my first.

    On second thought: Birdemic or the Star Wars Holiday Special?
     
  22. Todd the Jedi

    Todd the Jedi Mod and Loving Tyrant of SWTV, Lit, & Collecting star 6 Staff Member Manager

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    Twilight. Seriously.
     
  23. instantdeath

    instantdeath Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    I've never even seen the original Twilight [face_batting]
     
  24. Todd the Jedi

    Todd the Jedi Mod and Loving Tyrant of SWTV, Lit, & Collecting star 6 Staff Member Manager

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    Neither have I. But RiffTrax made it bearable.
     
  25. Barriss_Coffee

    Barriss_Coffee Chosen One star 6

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    I don't care if it's a RiffTrax of MST3K watching a puppet show of Twilight. I ain't watchin' it. Feh.
     
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