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Ya know, it's a hard sell when criticizing the cinematography in the ST entries. They're professionally, skillfully shot and therein far classier than, say, any take-your-pick MCU movie. With The Force Awakens Abrams and Dan Mindel carried over the candy-color pop from their Star Trek reboots (though slightly muted by comparison) while Johnson went with his go-to man, Steven Yedlin, giving The Last Jedi a more grayscale medieval palette. I think between the two I prefer the look of the latter, yet neither of them are lastingly interesting to recall in terms of cinematography. Shiny, yes, and filmically photogenic ...in a Lexus commercial kinda way. They're so conventionally balanced to be devoid of any oddity or idiosyncratic artifacts.

Take Attack of the Clones, with its gauzy, videographic 'soap' look, perfect for the B-movie romance and melodrama content. Solo was criticized by many for its heavy underexposure and muddiness but, hell, at least it stands out in the same respect and moreover befits a trench-warfare atmosphere that backdrops our heroes' escapades; I actually think that movie pulls off some nice 'silent era' portrait-like compositions, especially near the end. Every installment under Lucas holds its own distinct look—Return of the Jedi is arguably the most utilitarian and unstylized in terms of color/lighting, focusing instead purely on the settings, art direction, matte paintings etc. in total earnest (which I personally dig for reasons too narrow to try an articulate).

I'd say The Last Jedi has about the same somber, shadowy complexion as Rogue One yet overall not as visceral or dynamic in its application i.e., action staging and change-ups in planetary environments.

 

Dread it. Run from it. Breakfast arrives all the same.

 

I just spent the last two hours freaking out because the house was making a ton of noises at random. I kept getting up to check on doors shutting and what was making the creaking noises, but every time I did I saw nothing.

Until now, that is. It was the other dude in this house who kept getting up because he couldn’t sleep. I swear, Carina never pulled this crap with me.

Well, I’m back to being fully awake due to my adrenaline. ****

 

Saw this cute cat when I was out today!

 

*Tries to think of what high notes there are*

Thanks though

 

He's the one who's like 22 but won't get a job, right?

 

*wishes I could reach through the screen to pet it*

Anyway, cute cat is redundant. Cats are always cute, especially when they're kittens.

 

Good morning Huttese at your current rate you should see this eventually

 

Oh also I forgot to tell you guys I did a recording of me singing the lion king song and there is definitely a section where I am completely making up the tune but eh it doesn't sound terrible

 

I'll post it after school if you want

 

Cargo by Men at Work, as @Khalia Octa will be happy to learn, and the 12" single of Goodnight Tonight by Paul McCartney and Wings.

 

I was literally thinking earlier when I was walking home that I didn't wanna pressure Viva to sing that song, but that I really wanted to hear it

 

IM PROUD TO BE AN OKIE FROM MUSKOGEE

Edit- No Billy Joel @Huttese 101 ? So disappointed

 

I AM THE DAUGHTER OF THE VILLAGE CHIEF
WE ARE DESCENDED FROM VOYAGERS
WHO FOUND THEIR WAY ACROSS THE WORLD
THEY CALL ME!

 

Still better than camping tips with Billy Joel

"I didn't start the fire. I don't know how to start one, I just found it. Must have always been burning."

 

Oh I've seen an ugly cat alright. But most cats are cute.

 

When a black cat crosses your path, pet it.

@Huttese 101 All cats are beautiful in their own, unique ways. Remember Grumpy Cat? From what I've heard, she was actually a very pleasant kitty. It was just a condition that made her look grumpy.

 

This may come as a shock to your core, but I can't listen to Billy Joel all the time. Sometimes I really really don't want to listen to him, like to the point his voice gets on my nerves. Plus it got cold and rainy last night and I associate most of his stuff very strongly with the spring and summer, with the exception of The Stranger, which I do have on vinyl, but... ehh. The record is scratched up. Maybe today.

 

Very nice reference indeed, Hutt.

 

That’s perfectly fine lol- I was just curious as to why when Dags asked what albums you had on vinyl, there was no mention of Piano Man himself

 

That sounds fun. I need to make time for a listening session this week. Yesterday at rehearsal, our drummer did play us a cool excerpt from David Gilmour's latest record on his impressive/expensive set up. Me, I've got used gear and hand me down speakers since my last ones died.

Ah, Goodnight Tonight. Wonderful bass line in that one. I've never seen Macca use this bass guitar other than in this vid here.

 

No, he asked what I listened to last night, not everything I owned!

 

That is correct.