Lit Apropos of Nothing - ACKBAR IN CAPITALS - The Lit Forum Social Thread, v2.0.15

In this case, I don't think the wearing of shoes is a tertiary sexual characteristic of Mon Calamari, but simply a matter of practicality. Being an amphibious species, Mon Cal feet are balanced between aquatic and terrestrial function, rather than being optimized for either. The preferred Mon Cal environment such as their homeworld and habitations designed for them are a hybrid of both, where both functions of the foot are useful. The males we see, and even some females (First Officer Thanpeesi) are in entirely terrestrial environments, with hard metal decks on ships, therefore wear shoes to provide comfort to their feet. Think massive bridge support. The drawback of being unable to use their feet is balanced by the increased comfort of shoes designed to adapt their feet fully to bipedal walking rather than a mix of walking and swimming. Think of how humans wear flippers on their feet for better performance in the water, but in reverse.

 

I see that you have fallen for the standardized version of Mon Cal history that is currently offered by state-funded schools.

The analogy to humans is both hygienically dirty and morally obnoxious, and beneath this topic of civilized conversation.

 

Finished season two of Mad Men. I had to do something productive over finals week.

Sterling Cooper really needs more screen time.

 

I've heard good things about Frozen, but know almost nothing about it. Tell me, would a person with no soul (a person who doesn't like classic Disney films and hasn't seen any of the newer ones) enjoy it?

 

I can't stand the supposedly classic Disney films, but they seem to be doing much better lately.

 

It feels so good to not be alone anymore.

 

What? Look at the Snow White, she is a main character who... doesn't actually do anything proactive and is saved in the end when a by-riding prince kisses her when she is passed out. Then there's The Sleeping Beauty, who... falls in love with the first man, no, human she meets and is saved in the end when the prince kisses her when she is passed out. And what a strong and powerful character Cinderella is! She keeps wishing until her wish comes true and then she gets the prince (who said perhaps ten words to her).

I think I like the ones where they modified the original stories most the best.

 

I guess for reference, what are some of the "Disney Renaissance" films?

 

Heh

I do love me a bit of Žižek from time to time.

 

We've covered that I'm grossly uneducated when it comes to 80's (and 90's) movies, correct?

I watched Tron for the first time. I imagine my reaction was similar to the majority of audiences at the time of release: "what the hell did I just watch".

Now I just have to see Back to the Future and Jurassic Park so the internet can stop giving me accusing stares.

 

Let me destroy your faith in the new generation, inch by inch.

Haven't seen Top Gun.

Haven't seen Big Trouble in Little China, though I've seen several other John Carpenter movies... this one doesn't look as good as The Thing, but who knows.

I've seen Die Hard, but it's been a very, very long time. Probably worth a rewatch at some point.

Have not seen Beverly Hill Cops.

Have not seen A Few Good Men.

I have seen When Harry Met Sally, and can't really say I considered it a life changing affair. Romantic comedies in general piss me off in more ways that I can count; the only one I can ever recall enjoying was The Graduate, and that was for Simon & Garfunkel more than anything. This is Spinal Tap, on the other hand, is a masterpiece that should be mandatory viewing to everyone everywhere. Stand by Me is also great, as is Misery.

Have not seen Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Well, I think I have actually, but it was probably crammed between Space Jam viewings when I was a child. Regardless, I remember nothing about it.

I can't recall if I've ever seen Ferris Bueller's Day Off. I have seen Breakfast Club, though, and eh... I'm not a John Hughes fan at all (basing that off of this film, Home Alone and Some Kind of Wonderful). While it's probably the best possible high school drama, it's still a genre that just makes me groan. It's a film that is objectively very well written, but unfortunately does little for me.

While I'm at this, I might as well point out that I've actually only even seen the original Star Wars trilogy a hand full of times (I want to say four times). Until a year or so ago, I didn't really watch movies in general. In some ways I'm catching up on the entirety of film history, so give me a break For now, the most pressing matter to attend to is Sergio Leone.

 

Big Trouble in Little China is like the best movie ever made! Watch it! Rright now!

 

Get thee to a Target and by these movies! Otherwise I will order a BDZ of your entire home town.

--Adm. Nick

 

But... but... Sergio Leone...

I never watched Sesame Street either.

Not joking.

 

I have Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and my brother has the book on which it was based. Come to my house, now. I'll order a pizza.

I also have The Great Mouse Detective.