Star Wars
#3902
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re: Star Wars
I read an article that put the prequels in a different light for me (http://www.starwarsringtheory.com/ a lengthy but fascinating read), so I think I'd like to own the prequels on BD to complement the despecialized editions I have of the OT. As far as I understand it, the PT set currently available doesn't have all the extras from the complete saga set, right? Does it have any extra discs at all? I notice that Best Buy has individual episode steelbooks that might be fun to get, but if it means losing extras from the PT set, which has already lost extras from the complete set, I may just split the difference and buy the PT set.
The similarity between Jedi and The Phantom Menace is not the result of some fabulously brilliant cyclical "ring" construct but rather a product of the sequence the films were made in. There was a 16 year hiatus but the fact remains that when Lucas rolled on TPM the last Star Wars thing he'd done was Jedi. The similarity of their construction is a by product of his choice to make a monotonous continuation of a tired premise instead of moving in some new direction.
Furthermore, being able to recognize (or fabricate) a complex "ring"-like structure to the 6 film saga does not alter the fact that the prequel films themselves contain lagging narrative trajectory, ill defined characterization, and excessive dialogue and exposition. A complex construction alone does not make something great.
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#3903
Banned by request
re: Star Wars
I want to go on record that that guy's theories are complete shit, I award him no points, and may God have mercy on his soul.
The similarity between Jedi and The Phantom Menace is not the result of some fabulously brilliant cyclical "ring" construct but rather a product of the sequence the films were made in. There was a 16 year hiatus but the fact remains that when Lucas rolled on TPM the last Star Wars thing he'd done was Jedi. The similarity of their construction is a by product of his choice to make a monotonous continuation of a tired premise instead of moving in some new direction.
Furthermore, being able to recognize (or fabricate) a complex "ring"-like structure to the 6 film saga does not alter the fact that the prequel films themselves contain lagging narrative trajectory, ill defined characterization, and excessive dialogue and exposition. A complex construction alone does not make something great.
The similarity between Jedi and The Phantom Menace is not the result of some fabulously brilliant cyclical "ring" construct but rather a product of the sequence the films were made in. There was a 16 year hiatus but the fact remains that when Lucas rolled on TPM the last Star Wars thing he'd done was Jedi. The similarity of their construction is a by product of his choice to make a monotonous continuation of a tired premise instead of moving in some new direction.
Furthermore, being able to recognize (or fabricate) a complex "ring"-like structure to the 6 film saga does not alter the fact that the prequel films themselves contain lagging narrative trajectory, ill defined characterization, and excessive dialogue and exposition. A complex construction alone does not make something great.
Hey, maybe it's the 9/11 truther version of a Star Wars theory, but I found it compelling and I've since rewatched TPM and found it much more enjoyable (not good, but enjoyable) watching it with this theory in mind.
#3904
DVD Talk Gold Edition
re: Star Wars
Thanks for providing the link. I found it fascinating. I've never had the disdain for the prequels that most have, but maybe it will bring some respect.
I don't see the yin yang in this AOC shot, is the actual symbol there, or is the author just referring to the dark and the light? I'm guessing its the rough circle in middle with dot of clouds.
I don't see the yin yang in this AOC shot, is the actual symbol there, or is the author just referring to the dark and the light? I'm guessing its the rough circle in middle with dot of clouds.
Spoiler:
#3905
DVD Talk Legend
re: Star Wars
The article doesn't really cover anything new. People have been pointing out the connections as each movie was released, and then again when the complete saga box set was released. I think most people acknowledge how well that aspect was done. What still holds true is that there was so much focus on those aspects, that what made the OT movies and characters fun and enjoyable, was lost or ignored in the PT. Case in point... how much enjoyable each scene with R2D2 and C3PO are in the OT vs. being lame or eye roll worthy in the PT.
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#3906
Banned by request
re: Star Wars
I don't think it's any surprise that there are connections between the films, but the particular structure employed was not something I've seen anyone comment on or even hint at before.
#3907
DVD Talk Legend
re: Star Wars
"“there’s a hint of how Obi-Wan had learned to give up his physical being and become one with the Force [in A New Hope].” 6 So, the scene also connects to the end of the ring by helping to explain how Anakin becomes one with the Force and appears as a “Force ghost” at the conclusion of Jedi (presumably, he learns the path to immortality from Obi-Wan, Yoda, and/or Qui-Gon)."
He lost me there. How would Anakin learn it from Obi-Wan when Obi-Wan was just about to start down the path of learning it himself?
He lost me there. How would Anakin learn it from Obi-Wan when Obi-Wan was just about to start down the path of learning it himself?
#3908
DVD Talk Legend
re: Star Wars
"“there’s a hint of how Obi-Wan had learned to give up his physical being and become one with the Force [in A New Hope].” 6 So, the scene also connects to the end of the ring by helping to explain how Anakin becomes one with the Force and appears as a “Force ghost” at the conclusion of Jedi (presumably, he learns the path to immortality from Obi-Wan, Yoda, and/or Qui-Gon)."
He lost me there. How would Anakin learn it from Obi-Wan when Obi-Wan was just about to start down the path of learning it himself?
He lost me there. How would Anakin learn it from Obi-Wan when Obi-Wan was just about to start down the path of learning it himself?
#3909
DVD Talk Legend
re: Star Wars
The idea that it was a technique that had to be learned is an invention of the prequel series in any case. When watching the original films, it just seemed like something that happened to Jedi when they died.
#3910
DVD Talk Legend
re: Star Wars
Yeah in the Original Trilogy I always saw it as just being a Force ghost is just what happens to Jedi in the afterlife. I don't think it really needed explanation as to them needing to learn how to achieve being a Force ghost after they passed.
#3914
DVD Talk Legend
re: Star Wars
I saw the steelbooks in target last night, and they do look very nice. But I am curious if the 20th century fox opening has been removed for the blurays.
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#3917
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
re: Star Wars
Well, apparently the X-Men: Apocalypse trailer will be attached to The Force Awakens, so maybe Disney and Fox are making nice? I can dream.
#3918
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But seriously, seeing this new movie without the 20th Cent Fox logo and the Tinkerbell flying around Cinderella's Castle in Disney World logo will just feel... off.
#3919
DVD Talk Legend & 2021 TOTY Winner
re: Star Wars
I could be wrong, but I don't think we'll get a Disney Logo, just the Lucasfilm logo. We don't get Disney logos in front of Marvel films.
That's what they have on the digital releases of the PT and V and VI, if that's any indication.
That's what they have on the digital releases of the PT and V and VI, if that's any indication.
#3921
DVD Talk Legend
re: Star Wars
I agree, Lucasfilm will probably be the only logo shown as part of The Force Awakens.
Turns out the steelbooks have a part of the standard poster art on the back and cool custom inside art. If I didn't already have the complete saga set I would be tempted to pick up the steels once they went on clearance.
Turns out the steelbooks have a part of the standard poster art on the back and cool custom inside art. If I didn't already have the complete saga set I would be tempted to pick up the steels once they went on clearance.
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#3923
DVD Talk Limited Edition
#3924
re: Star Wars
It was already mentioned last month that there will be no Disney logo before the Force Awakens.
http://screencrush.com/no-disney-log...force-awakens/
http://screencrush.com/no-disney-log...force-awakens/
#3925
DVD Talk Hero
re: Star Wars
All of the Star Wars toys are prominently branded with the Disney logo, while the Marvel toys aren't. Hard to tell what we'll get.