So then, Darth Vader is…………………………………… is is is…really that kid from eight is enough. Mace Windu is toast…who ever heard of Mace Windu being in episode IV? That goes double for everyone you never heard of in episode IV. They all die in episode III. What? Maybe Mace appears briefly in episode 7, the search for more money?
Revenge of the Sixth Episode 3: Caution, contains big sp
Geez, don't they know nerds don't take the toys outta the box?
Star Wars figurines could create disposal problem, group warns
The release of the latest Star Wars movie this week is creating excitement among fans of the sci-fi saga, but it´s also creating concern among some environmental advocates who fear the Dark Side - in other words, waves of discarded plastic action figures, light sabers and other movie-related paraphernalia headed to landfills.
"We love Star Wars as much as anybody, but it doesn´t mean we should emulate the destructive power of the Death Star by harming the environment," said Anne Reichman, director of Earth911.org, an environmental action and information Web site. "Most people don´t know that these types of figurines can´t be recycled, not even little Yoda. In fact, almost all of these toys will sit in landfills until long after we´re gone."
The group isn´t discouraging parents, or kids at heart, from buying the souvenirs, but they are offering tips for disposing of the materials after they lose their appeal.
Batteries from light sabers can be recycled, just like flashlight batteries, by dropping them off at a local recycling center. Product packaging, which often outweighs the product it holds, can be recycled through local paper and plastic conservation programs. And the group urges the donation of old DVDs, Star Wars clothing and figurines to libraries, charities, schools and day care facilities.
In 1999, when "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace" was released, more than 250 million Star Wars action figures were sold. Earth911.org calculates the figurines´ aggregate weight to be about 5,700 tons.
The group offers a listing of local recycling centers that users can obtain by visiting its Web site and entering a ZIP code.
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Star Wars figurines could create disposal problem, group warns
The release of the latest Star Wars movie this week is creating excitement among fans of the sci-fi saga, but it´s also creating concern among some environmental advocates who fear the Dark Side - in other words, waves of discarded plastic action figures, light sabers and other movie-related paraphernalia headed to landfills.
"We love Star Wars as much as anybody, but it doesn´t mean we should emulate the destructive power of the Death Star by harming the environment," said Anne Reichman, director of Earth911.org, an environmental action and information Web site. "Most people don´t know that these types of figurines can´t be recycled, not even little Yoda. In fact, almost all of these toys will sit in landfills until long after we´re gone."
The group isn´t discouraging parents, or kids at heart, from buying the souvenirs, but they are offering tips for disposing of the materials after they lose their appeal.
Batteries from light sabers can be recycled, just like flashlight batteries, by dropping them off at a local recycling center. Product packaging, which often outweighs the product it holds, can be recycled through local paper and plastic conservation programs. And the group urges the donation of old DVDs, Star Wars clothing and figurines to libraries, charities, schools and day care facilities.
In 1999, when "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace" was released, more than 250 million Star Wars action figures were sold. Earth911.org calculates the figurines´ aggregate weight to be about 5,700 tons.
The group offers a listing of local recycling centers that users can obtain by visiting its Web site and entering a ZIP code.
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Well, I finally saw Revenge of the Sixth, Pt III.
Pt.II, Attack of the Clones, was far superior. Revenge was a yawner…too much middle. Send in the Ewoks. There ought to be Ewoks. Even crusty-but-lovable Yoda started to put me to sleep.
It's the same ranking-order as the original three films: The middle was the best and the last was the worst.
Pt.II, Attack of the Clones, was far superior. Revenge was a yawner…too much middle. Send in the Ewoks. There ought to be Ewoks. Even crusty-but-lovable Yoda started to put me to sleep.
It's the same ranking-order as the original three films: The middle was the best and the last was the worst.
Was sorely tempted to walk out, but I wanted to see Vader. The dialogue was perhaps the worst I've ever heard.
When the actor with the most character development is R2D2, you know the script's slouching toward suckiness. Do you think he has a dustbuster attachment?
you have to admit the lightsaber fights were awesome…except windu/emperor fight.
they were even better becasue there wasn't talking!
they were even better becasue there wasn't talking!
General Grevous died waytoo easilly. After all, he the four twirling sabres cartwheeling. But he didn't hit a sausage. What gives?
It was too many lightsaber duels. And what was that purple lightstick thingie that Grevous' guards carried? That didn't do jack shit. What, was it supposed to make one angry, or something?
Wookie's ARE the new Ewoks.
Only the first half hour was watchable…
It was too many lightsaber duels. And what was that purple lightstick thingie that Grevous' guards carried? That didn't do jack shit. What, was it supposed to make one angry, or something?
Wookie's ARE the new Ewoks.
Only the first half hour was watchable…
Originally posted by Ellis D. Fleischbach:They didn't use it, but if you watch the Clone Wars animated series, the events of which lead directly into the film, the "lightstick" is actually something akin to a giant taser.
General Grevous died waytoo easilly. After all, he the four twirling sabres cartwheeling. But he didn't hit a sausage. What gives?
It was too many lightsaber duels. And what was that purple lightstick thingie that Grevous' guards carried? That didn't do jack shit. What, was it supposed to make one angry, or something?
Wookie's ARE the new Ewoks.
Only the first half hour was watchable…
Wookies, not Wookie's.
General Grievous is probably the worst developed character in the SW universe. I was hoping he would've been a reincarnated Darth Maul or something, who basically lost all his force abilities minus lightsaber skills.
You honestly believe that this film was worse than Phantom Menace or Attack of the Clones? I'd like to hear how those two films were better. I could actually stomach Hayden Christiansen in this one, something I can't say for either him or Jake Lloyd in the previous films.
Despite the overuse of galactic basic on Yoda's part and the fact that George Lucas has obviously never been around a real woman in years or else he'd remember how to write one better, I'd put this squarely behind Jedi, with Menace fifth and Clones last.
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Wookies, not Wookie's.
Originally posted by Ellis D. Fleischbach:Way to avoid my other question. Did you learn from this manual?
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Wookies, not Wookie's.
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my favourite part was the computer-generated christopher plummer at the end.
Originally posted by j_lee:Okay Smartypants, here's your answer: I wasn't bored by Clones or Menace. I nearly fell asleep during Sith…hence Clones was superior.
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You honestly believe that this film was worse than Phantom Menace or Attack of the Clones? I'd like to hear how those two films were better.
I suppose you thought that Home Alone 3, Robocop 3 & The Man With The Golden Gun were the best installments in those respective series, too?
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Originally posted by Ellis D. Fleischbach:Obviously I think that the third movie in any film series is the best in the series because I liked ROTS better than the previous two installments. I'm so glad you were able to point that out to me.
Okay Smartypants, here's your answer: I wasn't bored by Clones or Menace. I nearly fell asleep during Sith…hence Clones was superior.
I suppose you thought that Home Alone 3, Robocop 3 & The Man With The Golden Gun were the best installments in those respective series, too?
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I suppose by your logic, Home Alone 2, Robocop 2 and License to Kill would be your favorites then.
The truth is that we're just splitting hairs here. All three of the prequels suffered from the same problem, George "Faster! With More Emotion!" Lucas' sub-par scripts and directing.
Originally posted by j_lee:My opinion of Robocop 2 isn't germaine to the discourse.
I suppose by your logic, Home Alone 2, Robocop 2 and License to Kill would be your favorites then.
The truth is that we're just splitting hairs here.
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Posting that SITH wasn't boring, as you claim, is.
To me, this is the lamest of all possible criticisms of the prequels. Does no one remember "I don't know where you get your delusions, laser brain?" How about "I'd just as soon kiss a Wookie" or "But I was going into Toshi Station to pick up some power converters?" Jesus, what about the entire dialogue between Han & Leia on Endor after Luke reveals that they're family?
People, it's a STAR WARS MOVIE! This isn't high art, and from a guy with a closet full of Star Wars toys, that's saying a lot.
Anyway, I was impressed with the ROTS. While I can definitely see Ellis's points regarding AOTC being better, I thought he was able to do more in this movie than in the other two prequels combined; provided a reasonably solid progression of events for how Vader came into being. Granted, Lucas was a little heavy-handed at times with the political side of things, but a republic doesn't just fall because one good guy goes goes bad.
Still, I'm hoping the DVD has more footage of the Wookies ripping up droids and more Jedi slaughter. And I'm sure I'll get that, when Lucas releases the ninth revision of the original trilogy, packaged with the third revision of the prequel trilogy, all in a seven disc set just in time for Christmas 2008.
People, it's a STAR WARS MOVIE! This isn't high art, and from a guy with a closet full of Star Wars toys, that's saying a lot.
Anyway, I was impressed with the ROTS. While I can definitely see Ellis's points regarding AOTC being better, I thought he was able to do more in this movie than in the other two prequels combined; provided a reasonably solid progression of events for how Vader came into being. Granted, Lucas was a little heavy-handed at times with the political side of things, but a republic doesn't just fall because one good guy goes goes bad.
Still, I'm hoping the DVD has more footage of the Wookies ripping up droids and more Jedi slaughter. And I'm sure I'll get that, when Lucas releases the ninth revision of the original trilogy, packaged with the third revision of the prequel trilogy, all in a seven disc set just in time for Christmas 2008.
Originally posted by dlcjr1775:
Was sorely tempted to walk out, but I wanted to see Vader. The dialogue was perhaps the worst I've ever heard.
Give Lucas his due. He did make a masterpiece, THX-1138. What a film! I just wish they would release the original version to DVD. Lucas ought to be scolded for altering his earlier work, a'la A NEW BEGINNING.
Hey, I'm taking nothing away from Lucas at all. I'm extremely biased, but I think all six episodes are great as a whole. But he does have his limitations, and dialogue is one of them.
I haven't seen the re-released THX-1138. What has he altered in it? Mind you, it's been a while since I've seen it at all, so I might be a little hazy on the changes (unless they're drastic).
EDIT: Oops, just found this list.
I haven't seen the re-released THX-1138. What has he altered in it? Mind you, it's been a while since I've seen it at all, so I might be a little hazy on the changes (unless they're drastic).
EDIT: Oops, just found this list.
Originally posted by Ellis D. Fleischbach:
Give Lucas his due. He did make a masterpiece, THX-1138. What a film! I just wish they would release the original version to DVD. Lucas ought to be scolded for altering his earlier work, a'la A NEW BEGINNING.