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Grace Randolph Scoop: Kathleen Kennedy Almost Fired as Head of Lucasfilm... But...
If you don't want to watch, here's the quick written version: Disney staged a big "secret" conference call with ranking people in the Star Wars division. Security guards were posted outside the doors at offices to prevent eavesdropping. Pixar and Marvel representatives were able to listen in on the call, but not speak on it. Apparently this was allowed to get feedback, I guess at a later point, about the Star Wars situation. Disney's head Bob Iger wants to fire Kathleen Kennedy, but there's a problem: No one they're willing to offer the job to is willing to take it. JJ Abrams (Randolph reports) was offered the job, but turned it down flat. "Several" were approached. One person that's brought up as a possible replacement for Kennedy, Dave Filloni, isn't being considered for the job by Iger, I guess because he hasn't run anything big like a studio. Randolph says (speculating, I think) that no one wants the job because the Lucasfilm team is divided between old-guard Star Wars people and Kennedy's handpicked loyalists. I would speculate myself that, assuming this claim that no one wants the job is true, it's because the brand is broken, and people know that, and it's a no-win situation: Everyone seems to think that Star Wars is supposed to make money automatically. That's no longer true post-Solo, but people still think that, so any head of Lucasfilm is in a situation where the best they can do is meet expectations (make money), and the worst they can do is fail spectacularly. There's no upside. Well, except a huge pile of money, but I imagine the people being approached are already getting huge piles of money from other ventures with more of an upside as far as their reputations. So no big-name person would want to walk into that situation. Smaller names would take that chance, but apparently Disney hasn't gotten desperate enough to offer it to a smaller name. Yet. Randolph says that Disney feels that Star Wars is too targeted to "older SJWs," instead of its traditional fan base of men, and this is also hurting Star Wars in its merchandise sales, as "older SJWs" don't really buy movie tickets and certainly don't spend a lot of money on Milennium Falcon playsets. She also reports that all the Star Wars "anthology" movies are indeed on hold as Disney tries to figure this out, except maybe for one: The Obi-Wan movie, which Disney thinks it should have made instead of Star Wars. However, while this movie is not officially on hold, it's also not on the front-burner, either. Lastly, while "Episode IX" is still on (it's already started filming), it's "too late for any major course corrections." Kathleen Kennedy has ceded all creative control to director J.J. Abrams, maybe to spare herself further blame, maybe because she wants to just sit this one out, or who knows, maybe because Disney wants the ball in someone else's hands. One point she alludes to, which she made before: She thinks that Star Wars never appealed to Kathleen Kennedy. Kathleen Kennedy didn't like the franchise, because it was, indeed, a boys' adventure franchise. Instead of making a boys' adventure franchise she didn't get and didn't like, she made it into something she could like: a girls' empowerment fantasy. This kind of sums up the problem with Social Justice Warriors taking over male-skewing sections of pop culture: They just don't like it. They never did like it. Some of them even feel that these parts of pop culture encourage "toxic masculinity," and therefore are evil. And therefore must be subverted and remade into something they never were before. So you... put multimillion dollar companies into the hands of people who don't like the product those companies sell and in fact might even hate? Well, good luck with that, I guess. Doubling Down and Redoubling Down: Apparently an official employee of Lucasfilm, writing for the "official" StarWars.com website, has decided to inform people that they are not "customers" of Lucasfilm and Lucasfilm owes them nothing at all, not even polite treatment. She seems to be echoing Kathleen Kennedy, who has previously declared that she owes nothing to the male fans of Star Wars (who, let's face it, have maintained the value of the franchise for 40+ years):"I have a responsibility to the company that I work with. I don't feel that I have a responsibility to cater in some way. I would never just seize on saying, 'Well, this is a franchise that's appealed primarily to men for many, many years, and therefore I owe men something.'"Yes... yes... reach out with your Hatred... all is proceeding precisely as I envisioned...
Comments
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Disney delenda est.
Posted by: Hikaru at June 25, 2018 04:49 PM (8x3C7)
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I'll take the job.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 04:49 PM (yQpMk)
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Because she's a liberal feminist POS that hasn't completely ruined SW yet?
Posted by: Jak Sucio at June 25, 2018 04:50 PM (Y9uH4)
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BOYCOTT, GET IN THEIR FACES, CAMP OUT AT THESE DISNEY FUCKS HOMES WITH MAGA HATS AND SIGNS
RAGE! RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE!!! (bring your grills too so we can have tailgating parties while we protest)
RAGE! RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE!!! (bring your grills too so we can have tailgating parties while we protest)
Posted by: Froderick Wonkensteen at June 25, 2018 04:50 PM (+dsLj)
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Luc Beeson can do this.
Posted by: d9 at June 25, 2018 04:50 PM (WX+x0)
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So,Disney is going to lose more money? Ok .
Posted by: dantesed at June 25, 2018 04:51 PM (88xKn)
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It's really been a slow motion collapse for twenty years that's just started accelerating over the past couple of years.
Posted by: Mark1971 at June 25, 2018 04:52 PM (xPl2J)
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It's almost like the Lego movie guys were exactly the treatment a two-bit roustabout hobo nobody like Han Solo needed.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - I choose to live my life as a black woman at June 25, 2018 04:52 PM (VgKNm)
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and it's a no-one situation"
Or "no win"...
either way, toys from the latest flick were on the clearance shelf at the local walmart.
This past weekend.
Or "no win"...
either way, toys from the latest flick were on the clearance shelf at the local walmart.
This past weekend.
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 04:53 PM (7LY+6)
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"the Obi-Wan movie, which Disney thinks it should have made instead of Star Wars."
Did you mean Soylo there? I thought she said they wished they'd made the Obi-Wan movie instead of Soylo.
Did you mean Soylo there? I thought she said they wished they'd made the Obi-Wan movie instead of Soylo.
Posted by: T at June 25, 2018 04:53 PM (MmeCn)
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Welcome to the NFL's problem: It's now ceded control to a bunch of people -inside and outside the league- who don't like football.
But this will work out OK, right?
But this will work out OK, right?
Posted by: Ted K. at June 25, 2018 04:53 PM (I6Vm1)
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Disney executives rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic because the ship is taking on water and no one understands why an unsinkable ship is sinking.
A showman has to know his audience. A merchant has to know his market and his costs.
Disney executives are bureaucrats who have no clue what has gone wrong or what to do about it.
A showman has to know his audience. A merchant has to know his market and his costs.
Disney executives are bureaucrats who have no clue what has gone wrong or what to do about it.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at June 25, 2018 04:53 PM (roQNm)
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I think it would improve if they used lesbian environmentalists out to free the brony boys of planet hasbro.
Posted by: Chicago Vota at June 25, 2018 04:54 PM (6xLO8)
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Kathleen Kennedy didn't like the franchise, because it was, indeed, a boys' adventure franchise.
It also had enough of an unrequited - forbidden love story (Solo & Leia; Aniken & Amidala) to appeal to the girls.
It also had enough of an unrequited - forbidden love story (Solo & Leia; Aniken & Amidala) to appeal to the girls.
Posted by: batterup at June 25, 2018 04:54 PM (U2JQS)
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Is that like almost pregnant?
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 04:54 PM (xL9OZ)
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I hear Tommy Weiseau is looking for another project.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Macho Business Donkey Wrestler at June 25, 2018 04:54 PM (xPJvm)
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EVS says she is fires and has been for a few weeks. Just waiting for the "resigning for family reasons"
Posted by: auscolpyr at June 25, 2018 04:54 PM (suO/a)
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Comic Artist Pro Secrets live stream is going to be lit!
Posted by: Dr. Shatterhand at June 25, 2018 04:54 PM (Hzzxg)
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$10 says that KK temporarily saved her job by screaming "YOU'RE JUST TRYING TO FIRE ME BECAUSE I HAVE A VAGINA YOU CHAUVINIST SCUM!!!!"
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What? No takers?
$10 says that KK temporarily saved her job by screaming "YOU'RE JUST TRYING TO FIRE ME BECAUSE I HAVE A VAGINA YOU CHAUVINIST SCUM!!!!"
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What? No takers?
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 25, 2018 04:55 PM (XWkhW)
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"Welcome to the NFL's problem: It's now ceded control to a bunch of people -inside and outside the league- who don't like football.
But this will work out OK, right?"
It has to work at least as well as this...
https://cbsloc.al/2K6YJa9
But this will work out OK, right?"
It has to work at least as well as this...
https://cbsloc.al/2K6YJa9
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 25, 2018 04:55 PM (EyPfd)
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>>>5 Luc Beeson can do this.
Posted by: d9 a
hah, that's kinda crazy but why not?
Yeah, now that I think about it, no: Besson always wants to throw in weird stuff, and Star Wars is kind of a conservative brand (as far as really weird stuff).
Posted by: d9 a
hah, that's kinda crazy but why not?
Yeah, now that I think about it, no: Besson always wants to throw in weird stuff, and Star Wars is kind of a conservative brand (as far as really weird stuff).
Posted by: ace at June 25, 2018 04:55 PM (PA9oZ)
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Hell I can't believe I'd say this but hire George Lucas as Lucasfilm VP for Disney. Compared to the assfuckery Kennedy was doing, I'd at least take a rehash of Episodes 1-3 by comparison.
Maybe the orders on high from Iger to Kennedy to stay the hell out of creative control MIGHT work... (I'm NOT gonna bet any money on that as said, she already had some SJW's in place.)
Maybe the orders on high from Iger to Kennedy to stay the hell out of creative control MIGHT work... (I'm NOT gonna bet any money on that as said, she already had some SJW's in place.)
Posted by: Janir at June 25, 2018 04:55 PM (wnV4F)
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Disney's head Bob Iger wants to fire Kathleen Kennedy, but there's a problem: No one they're willing to offer the job to is willing to take it. JJ Abrams (Randolph reports) was offered the job, but turned it down flat.
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Give it to Obama. No one can make a movie as good as he can.
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Give it to Obama. No one can make a movie as good as he can.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 25, 2018 04:55 PM (W4LFA)
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Dave Filloni is the guy they need. He made some of the recent animated shows, e.g. Star Wars: Rebels. That show is great fun (it gets a bit more mature as it progresses) and I highly recommend it to anyone who would like a more standard-fare Star Wars story to enjoy - especially if you have kids to watch with.
Posted by: DLJeff at June 25, 2018 04:55 PM (jGvlD)
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Star Bores is more like it.
Posted by: Joe Mama at June 25, 2018 04:55 PM (MiL20)
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>>>
It also had enough of an unrequited - forbidden love story (Solo & Leia; Aniken & Amidala) to appeal to the girls.
Posted by: batterup
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sure but not enough for KK I guess.
It also had enough of an unrequited - forbidden love story (Solo & Leia; Aniken & Amidala) to appeal to the girls.
Posted by: batterup
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sure but not enough for KK I guess.
Posted by: ace at June 25, 2018 04:55 PM (PA9oZ)
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ceded all creative control to director J.J. Abrams"
You get a lens flare... and
You get a lens flare... and
You get a lens flare!
Lens flares for everybody! (or is that foddy?)
You get a lens flare... and
You get a lens flare... and
You get a lens flare!
Lens flares for everybody! (or is that foddy?)
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 04:56 PM (7LY+6)
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Who is kathleen kennedy and why should I care?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 04:56 PM (Lg2h/)
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at June 25, 2018 04:56 PM (xx+WQ)
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I think Filloni needs to be in charge of the story group.
Posted by: Dr. Shatterhand at June 25, 2018 04:56 PM (Hzzxg)
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Ha. I read all the content.
Posted by: ScoggDog at June 25, 2018 04:56 PM (IOrxv)
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Wait...still no Nood Kate Upton?!
Posted by: Damnedyankee at June 25, 2018 04:56 PM (37IEG)
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Kathleen Kennedy and her ilk are one that can't figure out how to make things and then want to blame it on men hating women. Of course they need to ignore stuff like Wonder Woman doing well. And then how video games like Tomb Raider and Horizon Zero Dawn are successful.
Boys will like things with a woman as the "Main." But it better be good and you'll turn off a lot of people when you start spewing feminist crap.
Boys will like things with a woman as the "Main." But it better be good and you'll turn off a lot of people when you start spewing feminist crap.
Posted by: Buzzion at June 25, 2018 04:56 PM (lKs2v)
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For laughs, we'll point out that big corporations got hold of the beloved idea and ruined it.
That's how you kill a big rat.
That's how you kill a big rat.
Posted by: Donny Two scoops at June 25, 2018 04:57 PM (q8F2l)
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Return it to its roots & have the AV club write the next script.
Posted by: batterup at June 25, 2018 04:57 PM (U2JQS)
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Maybe nobody wants the job because they don't want their homes to be targeted after they remove all the LGBTQWXYZ+ characters.
Posted by: Mark1971 at June 25, 2018 04:57 PM (xPl2J)
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is there nood kate upton news?
Posted by: ace at June 25, 2018 04:57 PM (PA9oZ)
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The prequels blew chunks. As far as the last 2 movies, I liked The Last Jedi better than The Force Awakens, except for the Luke magically disappearing stuff, but neither was that good. What the story-line needs is more lens flare, and I think we're going to get it good and hard.
Posted by: Dr Spank at June 25, 2018 04:57 PM (4e+hS)
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Change the franchise name to Star Bores. More accurate.
Posted by: zombie at June 25, 2018 04:57 PM (c+2jX)
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29 They should offer it to Mel Gibson.
That would be the best Star Wars movie evah.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
F*ck Yeah!!!
That would be the best Star Wars movie evah.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
F*ck Yeah!!!
Posted by: Jak Sucio at June 25, 2018 04:57 PM (Y9uH4)
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If Disney went back to the classic Space Opera Star Wars of the original three movies they would make eleventy gazillion dollars, but they won't.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (+Dllb)
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"So you... put multimillion dollar companies into the hands of people who don't like the product those companies sell and in fact might even hate? Well, good luck with that, I guess."
Could be the tag line for a future book on Obama's presidency.
Could be the tag line for a future book on Obama's presidency.
Posted by: Al Crapton at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (J7rD2)
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10 "the Obi-Wan movie, which Disney thinks it should have made instead of Star Wars."
I guess they forgot that Phantom Menace WAS the Obi-Wan movie. As were the next two in that trio as well.
Yeah, it also had Anakin/Vader to play off of, but without that tension, Obi-Wan's character is boring as shit.
I guess they forgot that Phantom Menace WAS the Obi-Wan movie. As were the next two in that trio as well.
Yeah, it also had Anakin/Vader to play off of, but without that tension, Obi-Wan's character is boring as shit.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (k1TUh)
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Oh and giving Abrams full unfettered creative control is almost as bad as giving George Lucas full unfettered creative control.
Posted by: Buzzion at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (lKs2v)
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Burn Disney burn; We don't need water let the m********cker burn.
Posted by: USNtakim prfoundly deplorable! at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (0OmEj)
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"So you... put multimillion dollar companies into the hands of people who don't like the product those companies sell and in fact might even hate?"
We have assumed all along that the SJWs assumed that Star Wars would still be profitable, even with the shift to the hard left. But what if that was never the intention? What if the intention all along has been to kill it?
And really, why not? Maybe if you could kill off a boys adventure fantasy, and maybe make a few bucks, or cover costs on the way down, why wouldn't you?
From our perspective, we like things to be rational. If any of us had bought the franchise for $4 billion, we would want it to flourish. But they aren't rational. They hate Star Wars and things like it. Good vs Evil. Lines of demarcation. Violence. Religion. Resolution. They hate these things. Why not mock and degrade them?
We have assumed all along that the SJWs assumed that Star Wars would still be profitable, even with the shift to the hard left. But what if that was never the intention? What if the intention all along has been to kill it?
And really, why not? Maybe if you could kill off a boys adventure fantasy, and maybe make a few bucks, or cover costs on the way down, why wouldn't you?
From our perspective, we like things to be rational. If any of us had bought the franchise for $4 billion, we would want it to flourish. But they aren't rational. They hate Star Wars and things like it. Good vs Evil. Lines of demarcation. Violence. Religion. Resolution. They hate these things. Why not mock and degrade them?
Posted by: Dude at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (RYASC)
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I don't see a way out of this for Disney. A big step in the right direction would be spacing these movies out a little more rather than throwing a new one at us every year. Even if individual flicks like Last Jedi were chock-full of SJW crap (which they are), I think people would be a little more willing to swallow them if they hit the screens so rarely that you could still treat them like an "event," so that you want to tell yourself it's better than it really was.
The SJW stuff and bad writing would still be potentially fatal problems in the long run, but spacing them out more might generate enough good PR to offset it for a while. But that goes against everything Disney believes in, so no, I don't see that happening.
The SJW stuff and bad writing would still be potentially fatal problems in the long run, but spacing them out more might generate enough good PR to offset it for a while. But that goes against everything Disney believes in, so no, I don't see that happening.
Posted by: T at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (MmeCn)
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So you... put multimillion dollar companies into the hands of people who don't like the product those companies sell and in fact might even hate?
In many ways, this is the story of Barack Obama.
In many ways, this is the story of Barack Obama.
Posted by: wooga at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (F+MsV)
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It's OK, haven't you heard? We're not customers of Star Wars or Lucasfilm. We should be thankful they even allow us to watch their movies & buy their shit. Now shut up and drink your blue milk.
https://youtu.be/0R6DaN8LU6A
https://youtu.be/0R6DaN8LU6A
Posted by: josephistan at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (7HtZB)
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That would be the best Star Wars movie evah."
FREEEEEEEEDOOOOM!!!!
(as the hero throws a light saber into the air...)
FREEEEEEEEDOOOOM!!!!
(as the hero throws a light saber into the air...)
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (7LY+6)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (EyPfd)
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Well there's always Ghostbusters IV and more Pirates of the Caribbean. MONEY!
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (2LelM)
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They should do a director's cut of the Last Jedi, with commentary about the idiot female admiral, and how her woman driving saved the rebellion
Posted by: Donny Two scoops at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (q8F2l)
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Every time I hear a new Disney story I think about how Walt would never have wanted today's company.
Just yesterday I scrolled through a Daily Mail slide show of propaganda war posters, one drawn and autographed by Walt Disney himself...something about not job hopping during the war to help the war effort. I'm not even sure of the benefits of not job hopping, but I am very sure that Eisner wouldn't be two thousand miles near to putting out a pro-government, war propaganda poster.
Just yesterday I scrolled through a Daily Mail slide show of propaganda war posters, one drawn and autographed by Walt Disney himself...something about not job hopping during the war to help the war effort. I'm not even sure of the benefits of not job hopping, but I am very sure that Eisner wouldn't be two thousand miles near to putting out a pro-government, war propaganda poster.
Posted by: squeakywheel at June 25, 2018 04:59 PM (vB7kY)
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Maybe fire Bob Iger and see how things improve?
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 04:59 PM (2LelM)
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Oh, Nood Kathleen Kennedy.
Well, I can see why THAT wasn't advertised.
Nood doesn't mean what I think it means does it.
Well, I can see why THAT wasn't advertised.
Nood doesn't mean what I think it means does it.
Posted by: Damnedyankee at June 25, 2018 04:59 PM (37IEG)
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Luc Beeson can do this.
Posted by: d9 a
hah, that's kinda crazy but why not?
Yeah, now that I think about it, no: Besson always wants to throw in weird stuff, and Star Wars is kind of a conservative brand (as far as really weird stuff).
Posted by: ace at June 25, 2018 04:55 PM (PA9oZ)
Honestly, I'd love to see Besson's take on the SW universe, even with the patented Besson weirdness.
But it'll never happen. He got caught up in the #MeToo maelstrom just like most of Hollywood.
Luc Beeson can do this.
Posted by: d9 a
hah, that's kinda crazy but why not?
Yeah, now that I think about it, no: Besson always wants to throw in weird stuff, and Star Wars is kind of a conservative brand (as far as really weird stuff).
Posted by: ace at June 25, 2018 04:55 PM (PA9oZ)
Honestly, I'd love to see Besson's take on the SW universe, even with the patented Besson weirdness.
But it'll never happen. He got caught up in the #MeToo maelstrom just like most of Hollywood.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 25, 2018 04:59 PM (XWkhW)
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Well there's always Ghostbusters IV and more Pirates of the Caribbean. MONEY!"
Spaceballs II: The Search for More Money.
Spaceballs II: The Search for More Money.
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 04:59 PM (7LY+6)
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Change the franchise name to Star Bores. More accurate.
Posted by: zombie at June 25, 2018 04:57 PM
Beat you to it zombie, @25.
Haha!
Posted by: zombie at June 25, 2018 04:57 PM
Beat you to it zombie, @25.
Haha!
Posted by: Joe Mama at June 25, 2018 04:59 PM (MiL20)
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sure but not enough for KK I guess.
Posted by: ace at June 25, 2018 04:55 PM (PA9oZ)
Oh sure she doesn't want that - women, weak-kneed, swooning, & giving up their power to men. Ick!
Posted by: ace at June 25, 2018 04:55 PM (PA9oZ)
Oh sure she doesn't want that - women, weak-kneed, swooning, & giving up their power to men. Ick!
Posted by: batterup at June 25, 2018 05:00 PM (U2JQS)
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Juan is back on the 5.....I can already feel the stupid
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:00 PM (Lg2h/)
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Why not have Jack Sparrow time travel to the Star Wars universe so he can pal around with Jar-Jar like Han and Chewwie?
Box office gold, bitches!
Box office gold, bitches!
Posted by: Fritz at June 25, 2018 05:00 PM (J7XgW)
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24 Dave Filloni is the guy they need. He made some of the recent animated shows, e.g. Star Wars: Rebels. That show is great fun (it gets a bit more mature as it progresses)
I've seen a bit of that, and I had the distinct impression that Star Wars - Rebels featured far better writing than was present in anything since Empire Strikes Back.
I've seen a bit of that, and I had the distinct impression that Star Wars - Rebels featured far better writing than was present in anything since Empire Strikes Back.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 25, 2018 05:00 PM (k1TUh)
64
oops. *Iger, not Eisner. But then again, is there really any difference?
Posted by: squeakywheel at June 25, 2018 05:00 PM (vB7kY)
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You could probably make a great "lone samurai saves a village" type movie with Obi Wan. I laid out a basic framework when it was mentioned sometime last year.
Posted by: Buzzion at June 25, 2018 05:00 PM (lKs2v)
Posted by: ScoggDog at June 25, 2018 05:00 PM (IOrxv)
Posted by: Dr. F'en Amy Bishiop at June 25, 2018 05:01 PM (+Wvn3)
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They should offer it to Mel Gibson.
That would be the best Star Wars movie evah.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp
Mel Brooks.
He already has a successful space movie under his belt.
That would be the best Star Wars movie evah.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp
Mel Brooks.
He already has a successful space movie under his belt.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 25, 2018 05:01 PM (W4LFA)
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Maybe they could remake Mary Poppins but make her a coke whore who hates men? That and a lot of singing penguins would be MONEY.
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 05:01 PM (2LelM)
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is there nood kate upton news?
Posted by: ace at June 25, 2018 04:57 PM (PA9oZ)
Uh, no sir, there isn't.I apologize, you weren't supposed to be taken in by my insane Maxine Waters level mumbling.
is there nood kate upton news?
Posted by: ace at June 25, 2018 04:57 PM (PA9oZ)
Uh, no sir, there isn't.I apologize, you weren't supposed to be taken in by my insane Maxine Waters level mumbling.
Posted by: Damnedyankee at June 25, 2018 05:01 PM (37IEG)
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How about Original Star Wars meets Firefly?
How cool would that be....eeh?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (EyPfd)
Would it be off base to say Firefly is too intellectual to be combined with Star Wars?
How cool would that be....eeh?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (EyPfd)
Would it be off base to say Firefly is too intellectual to be combined with Star Wars?
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at June 25, 2018 05:01 PM (xx+WQ)
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How many times can one do Star Wars, whatever iteration, and not get numbingly bored with it?
I saw the first three and was done. Actually, I was pretty bored with it all after Episode V (Empire Strikes Back). I peeked at the remake of Episode IV and, while tolerable, thought, "Yeah, they did this movie already and the original was infinitely better. Because it was new."
Also, the first Star Wars was historic. It was sci-fi that had never been done quite so spectacularly with new visual effects and a compelling story with brand new actors. It was lightning in a bottle. That cannot be duplicated. Not really.
So Star Wars could coast on momentum but the momentum has ended. It's been done. And done. And done. There are other sci-fi and advanced CGI movies that steal share from the novelty that was the original. I don't think it can ever claw back what it once had even if SJWs disappeared tomorrow.
I saw the first three and was done. Actually, I was pretty bored with it all after Episode V (Empire Strikes Back). I peeked at the remake of Episode IV and, while tolerable, thought, "Yeah, they did this movie already and the original was infinitely better. Because it was new."
Also, the first Star Wars was historic. It was sci-fi that had never been done quite so spectacularly with new visual effects and a compelling story with brand new actors. It was lightning in a bottle. That cannot be duplicated. Not really.
So Star Wars could coast on momentum but the momentum has ended. It's been done. And done. And done. There are other sci-fi and advanced CGI movies that steal share from the novelty that was the original. I don't think it can ever claw back what it once had even if SJWs disappeared tomorrow.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at June 25, 2018 05:01 PM (H8S+R)
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also had enough of an unrequited - forbidden love story (Solo & Leia; Aniken & Amidala) to appeal to the girls.
Posted by: batterup
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Turns out girls don't buy action figures. Who'da thunk it?
Posted by: batterup
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Turns out girls don't buy action figures. Who'da thunk it?
Posted by: Moron Robbie - I choose to live my life as a black woman at June 25, 2018 05:01 PM (VgKNm)
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There's only one name in Hollywood that can save the Star Wars franchise ...
... Margaret Cho.
Posted by: ScoggDog at June 25, 2018 05:00 PM (IOrxv)
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She can be the old, wisened Rose Tico.
... Margaret Cho.
Posted by: ScoggDog at June 25, 2018 05:00 PM (IOrxv)
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She can be the old, wisened Rose Tico.
Posted by: reason at June 25, 2018 05:01 PM (W2YA6)
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If I had a lot of money, I'd release a whole series of Star Wars parodies, each maybe 5 or 10 minutes long, speculating what Star Wars would be like as made by famous styistic directors throughout history:
Hitchcock Star Wars
Sam Peckinpah Star Wars
David Lynch Star Wars
Quentin Tarantino Star Wars
Jacques Tati Star Wars
Hitchcock Star Wars
Sam Peckinpah Star Wars
David Lynch Star Wars
Quentin Tarantino Star Wars
Jacques Tati Star Wars
Posted by: zombie at June 25, 2018 05:01 PM (c+2jX)
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And just at the moment Star Wars dies in our cultural mind, in comes Trump to fill the vacuum with the idea of a real life "Space Force". Don't think that's a coincidence.
Posted by: Mega at June 25, 2018 05:01 PM (TFKjB)
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I predicted that Kennedy would hey at least a very stem talking to. I thought she would get fired, but it looks like I fell just short on that one.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:01 PM (/v3lg)
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8 It's almost like the Lego movie guys were exactly the treatment a two-bit roustabout hobo nobody like Han Solo needed.
It would awesome if their version was smuggled out into public.
It would awesome if their version was smuggled out into public.
Posted by: wooga at June 25, 2018 05:02 PM (F+MsV)
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16 I hear Tommy Weiseau is looking for another project.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Macho Business Donkey Wrestler at June 25, 2018 04:54 PM (xPJvm)
That is not true! That's bullshit! I did not make the Kessel Run! Ohai, Luke!
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Macho Business Donkey Wrestler at June 25, 2018 04:54 PM (xPJvm)
That is not true! That's bullshit! I did not make the Kessel Run! Ohai, Luke!
Posted by: josephistan at June 25, 2018 05:02 PM (7HtZB)
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:02 PM (7LY+6)
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Here is my clue for Disney.
Don't make any more Star Wars movies. That idea has saturated and grown stale.
Make adventure movies, space opera, damsel in distress rescued by a white knight hero who hotrods a custom built spaceship that he built in his garage. Don't call it Star Wars and get new, young actors to play the parts. Retire the Cecil B. DeMill cast of ten thousand Jedi Knights who can't hit a bull moose in the butt with a bass fiddle at ten paces.
Make it intense, load it up with emotion. Make the villains villainous and the heroes heroic against all odds.
Don't make any more Star Wars movies. That idea has saturated and grown stale.
Make adventure movies, space opera, damsel in distress rescued by a white knight hero who hotrods a custom built spaceship that he built in his garage. Don't call it Star Wars and get new, young actors to play the parts. Retire the Cecil B. DeMill cast of ten thousand Jedi Knights who can't hit a bull moose in the butt with a bass fiddle at ten paces.
Make it intense, load it up with emotion. Make the villains villainous and the heroes heroic against all odds.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at June 25, 2018 05:02 PM (roQNm)
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at June 25, 2018 05:02 PM (UFLLM)
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Anyway, for me it's just about over with anyway. I have no reason to get excited for Episode IX or the Obi-Wan spinoff, whenever that happens; I'll watch the Avengers 4 movie next year and hope Captain Marvel isn't too annoying, and then that'll probably be it. It can only go down from here.
Posted by: T at June 25, 2018 05:02 PM (MmeCn)
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The problem is that Star Wars is pure crap, always was, but for a while everyone pretended to like it to virtue-signs themselves as "nerds" (hey, Star Wars is Sci fi, right?), and now the hyper-commercialism has ended that pretense. Kennedy and her directors haven't done any worse than Lucas would have, there just isn't much you can do with such a silly franchise.
Posted by: Alpine Crotch at June 25, 2018 05:02 PM (oG7eD)
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Even the best 3 star restaurant dining experience is ruined if the chef burns the dinner and then slathers it with ketchup. And it is seafood.
But the movie was all about the Lefties flawed vision of the future. It wasn't entertainment any more. It was preaching disguised as entertainment.
The public is smarter than this, and responded accordingly.
Good.
But the movie was all about the Lefties flawed vision of the future. It wasn't entertainment any more. It was preaching disguised as entertainment.
The public is smarter than this, and responded accordingly.
Good.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at June 25, 2018 05:02 PM (UsCnO)
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I don't really care any longer..
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at June 25, 2018 05:02 PM (so+oy)
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Putting it into the hands of Jar Jar Abrams is going to be a disaster. They have seen Star Trek Into Darkness? JJ ran out of Star Trek ideas after one movie. Everything leaking out of IX sounds like another nostalgia fest. That isn't going to cut it this time. It wasn't going to cut it for VIII. You could remake A New Hope for VII but that was it. Plus JJ is just as much of an SJW as Kennedy.
Posted by: WOPR - Nationalist at June 25, 2018 05:02 PM (J70i0)
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at June 25, 2018 05:02 PM (HaL55)
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Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in besides a star wars movie? OK, I'll give ya that he was a good skater with great hair
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (Lg2h/)
90
put multimillion dollar companies into the hands of people who don't
like the product those companies sell and in fact might even hate?
Why that's a recipe for making big bucks!
Ask the NFL. hmm
Ask Dicks. Hmmm
Ask Starbucks. Hmm
Ask . . oh forget it.
like the product those companies sell and in fact might even hate?
Why that's a recipe for making big bucks!
Ask the NFL. hmm
Ask Dicks. Hmmm
Ask Starbucks. Hmm
Ask . . oh forget it.
Posted by: jakee308 at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (psHEv)
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"...spacing them out more might generate enough good PR to offset it for a while. But that goes against everything Disney believes in..."
Have you never heard of the "Disney Vault"? They'll stop selling a title to the home market for, oh, a decade. Then they'll release it on a new format or with a few new special features.
They understand artificially restricting supply... they just ignored their own history here.
Have you never heard of the "Disney Vault"? They'll stop selling a title to the home market for, oh, a decade. Then they'll release it on a new format or with a few new special features.
They understand artificially restricting supply... they just ignored their own history here.
Posted by: Rob Crawford at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (10fHB)
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How about Star Wars Claymation with 3 D glasses?
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (2LelM)
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Let's talk about privilege for a moment. Is there any doubt whatsoever that Kennedy would have been given the boot long ago if she were a man?
I mean, seriously? She has hired and fired numerous directors. Part of WHY solo failed is the cost to make it skyrocketed...because they had to re-shoot 75% of the film...because she fired the directors. She has also pissed off the fans to no end.
Fuck - put Ron Howard in charge of it. Solid director, well liked, and experienced with fantasy type franchises. He'd do an outstanding job.
What they need to do is fire her ass immediately. then try and hire a replacement. make the two separate.
I mean, seriously? She has hired and fired numerous directors. Part of WHY solo failed is the cost to make it skyrocketed...because they had to re-shoot 75% of the film...because she fired the directors. She has also pissed off the fans to no end.
Fuck - put Ron Howard in charge of it. Solid director, well liked, and experienced with fantasy type franchises. He'd do an outstanding job.
What they need to do is fire her ass immediately. then try and hire a replacement. make the two separate.
Posted by: Dean Wormer at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (fftfA)
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52 Well there's always Ghostbusters IV and more Pirates of the Caribbean. MONEY!
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (2LelM)
What are you talking about? There wasn't a third Ghostbusters movie.
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (2LelM)
What are you talking about? There wasn't a third Ghostbusters movie.
Posted by: josephistan at June 25, 2018 05:04 PM (7HtZB)
Posted by: Donny Two scoopsAnyone who endured the Ewok holiday special at June 25, 2018 05:04 PM (q8F2l)
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If they can't find anyone I'll take the job. I'll be a lot cheaper to hire than those wankers but not too cheap
Posted by: TheQuietMan at June 25, 2018 05:04 PM (OLCnA)
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"Would it be off base to say Firefly is too intellectual to be combined with Star Wars?"
A little bit of Inara on Kaylee action..
Toss in two lost and now found brothers for Jayne..
And no more intellectual stigma.
A little bit of Inara on Kaylee action..
Toss in two lost and now found brothers for Jayne..
And no more intellectual stigma.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 25, 2018 05:04 PM (EyPfd)
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Is it okay if I don't give a shit about this?Back later.
Posted by: tu3031 at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (O5Q3r)
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How many times can one do Star Wars, whatever iteration, and not get numbingly bored with it?
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What do you mean "we don't necessarily HAVE to have a planet killing space station in every star wars movie?
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What do you mean "we don't necessarily HAVE to have a planet killing space station in every star wars movie?
Posted by: Moron Robbie - I choose to live my life as a black woman at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (VgKNm)
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Miss me yet?
- George Lucas, waving.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at June 25, 2018 05:02 PM (HaL55)
=====. Have you read his plans for his sequels?
They were awful.
Going to visit midichlorians at a microscopic level bad.
Miss me yet?
- George Lucas, waving.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at June 25, 2018 05:02 PM (HaL55)
=====. Have you read his plans for his sequels?
They were awful.
Going to visit midichlorians at a microscopic level bad.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (/v3lg)
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16 I hear Tommy Weiseau is looking for another project.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Macho Business Donkey Wrestler at June 25, 2018 04:54 PM (xPJvm)
"You're tearing me apart Leia!"
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Macho Business Donkey Wrestler at June 25, 2018 04:54 PM (xPJvm)
"You're tearing me apart Leia!"
Posted by: Alpine Crotch at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (oG7eD)
102
Why do they call it a Monster MAN-ual anyway?
Posted by: SJWs at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (vDqXW)
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"Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in besides a star wars movie? OK, I'll give ya that he was a good skater with great hair"
That one with the alien suit thing. And "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back", where he played the villain Cock-Knocker.
But. Yeah, he had a weaker career than Carrie Fisher.
That one with the alien suit thing. And "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back", where he played the villain Cock-Knocker.
But. Yeah, he had a weaker career than Carrie Fisher.
Posted by: Rob Crawford at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (10fHB)
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89 Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in besides a star wars movie? OK, I'll give ya that he was a good skater with great hair
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (Lg2h/)
The Big Red One. Sam Fuller WWII movie.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (Lg2h/)
The Big Red One. Sam Fuller WWII movie.
Posted by: josephistan at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (7HtZB)
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Here is my clue for Disney.
Don't make any more Star Wars movies. That idea has saturated and grown stale.
Make adventure movies, space opera, damsel in distress rescued by a white knight hero who hotrods a custom built spaceship that he built in his garage. Don't call it Star Wars and get new, young actors to play the parts. Retire the Cecil B. DeMill cast of ten thousand Jedi Knights who can't hit a bull moose in the butt with a bass fiddle at ten paces.
Make it intense, load it up with emotion. Make the villains villainous and the heroes heroic against all odds.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse
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Ha.. that would take some creative writers.. they all died off years ago..
Don't make any more Star Wars movies. That idea has saturated and grown stale.
Make adventure movies, space opera, damsel in distress rescued by a white knight hero who hotrods a custom built spaceship that he built in his garage. Don't call it Star Wars and get new, young actors to play the parts. Retire the Cecil B. DeMill cast of ten thousand Jedi Knights who can't hit a bull moose in the butt with a bass fiddle at ten paces.
Make it intense, load it up with emotion. Make the villains villainous and the heroes heroic against all odds.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse
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Ha.. that would take some creative writers.. they all died off years ago..
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (so+oy)
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Every time I hear a new Disney story I think about how Walt would never have wanted today's company.
Just yesterday I scrolled through a Daily Mail slide show of
propaganda war posters, one drawn and autographed by Walt Disney
himself...something about not job hopping during the war to help the war
effort. I'm not even sure of the benefits of not job hopping, but I am
very sure that Eisner wouldn't be two thousand miles near to putting
out a pro-government, war propaganda poster.
Posted by: squeakywheel at June 25, 2018 04:59 PM
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People job hopped during 1942 and early 1943 for wages and benefits increases before FDR froze wages and benefits.
EO 9328 stopped job hopping.
Just yesterday I scrolled through a Daily Mail slide show of
propaganda war posters, one drawn and autographed by Walt Disney
himself...something about not job hopping during the war to help the war
effort. I'm not even sure of the benefits of not job hopping, but I am
very sure that Eisner wouldn't be two thousand miles near to putting
out a pro-government, war propaganda poster.
Posted by: squeakywheel at June 25, 2018 04:59 PM
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People job hopped during 1942 and early 1943 for wages and benefits increases before FDR froze wages and benefits.
EO 9328 stopped job hopping.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (+Dllb)
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Excuse me, please. I need to step away to take care of this schadenboner.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (I2dne)
108
Just watched Guardians of the Galaxy again last night. Admittedly I'm not a comic book guy but that continues to be my favorite comic book movie. Who directed that movie? Get him.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (xx+WQ)
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21 >>>5 Luc Beeson can do this.
Posted by: d9 a
hah, that's kinda crazy but why not?
Yeah, now that I think about it, no: Besson always wants to throw in weird stuff, and Star Wars is kind of a conservative brand (as far as really weird stuff).
Posted by: ace
Right now I'm watching "Time Jam: Valerian and Laureline," the anime on which Besson based his most recent film, "Valerian."
It's surprisingly good. Better then Besson live-action version, apparently (which I've never seen).
Turns out both of them are based on a long-running French graphic novel/comic book series. But the characters were different in the original -- different from the anime, and TOTALLY different from the Besson version.
Cara Delavigngngne may be cute 'n' all, but she can't act. And the "Walerian" actor dude was a total soiboi, from what I hear.
Posted by: d9 a
hah, that's kinda crazy but why not?
Yeah, now that I think about it, no: Besson always wants to throw in weird stuff, and Star Wars is kind of a conservative brand (as far as really weird stuff).
Posted by: ace
Right now I'm watching "Time Jam: Valerian and Laureline," the anime on which Besson based his most recent film, "Valerian."
It's surprisingly good. Better then Besson live-action version, apparently (which I've never seen).
Turns out both of them are based on a long-running French graphic novel/comic book series. But the characters were different in the original -- different from the anime, and TOTALLY different from the Besson version.
Cara Delavigngngne may be cute 'n' all, but she can't act. And the "Walerian" actor dude was a total soiboi, from what I hear.
Posted by: zombie at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (c+2jX)
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89 Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in besides a star wars movie? OK, I'll give ya that he was a good skater with great hair
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (Lg2h/)
Corvette Summer ?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (Lg2h/)
Corvette Summer ?
Posted by: ScoggDog at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (IOrxv)
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What are you talking about? There wasn't a third Ghostbusters movie.
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The third was the all girls version. The second one sucked balls but a couple of the original actors scored a big pay day.
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The third was the all girls version. The second one sucked balls but a couple of the original actors scored a big pay day.
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (2LelM)
Posted by: Moron Robbie - I choose to live my life as a black woman at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (VgKNm)
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there just isn't much you can do with such a silly franchise.
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I don't totally disagree with your comment but this part simply isn't true. With enough genuine creativity and no dopey communists trying to "message", you can make lemonade out of *anything*.
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I don't totally disagree with your comment but this part simply isn't true. With enough genuine creativity and no dopey communists trying to "message", you can make lemonade out of *anything*.
Posted by: Mega at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (TFKjB)
114
They've done the same thing to James Bond and have destroyed the character for the sake of the PC agenda
Posted by: TheQuietMan at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (OLCnA)
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Double down Disney, and give the job to Ron Howard and Brian Grazer.
Posted by: Huck Follywood, coffee drinker at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (ULoJS)
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91 "...spacing them out more might generate enough good PR to offset it for a while. But that goes against everything Disney believes in..."
Have you never heard of the "Disney Vault"? They'll stop selling a title to the home market for, oh, a decade. Then they'll release it on a new format or with a few new special features.
They understand artificially restricting supply... they just ignored their own history here.
Posted by: Rob Crawford at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (10fHB)
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The oversaturation argument is bunk.
Marvel is oversaturated, they had the two biggest movies of the year come out three months apart.
Have you never heard of the "Disney Vault"? They'll stop selling a title to the home market for, oh, a decade. Then they'll release it on a new format or with a few new special features.
They understand artificially restricting supply... they just ignored their own history here.
Posted by: Rob Crawford at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (10fHB)
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The oversaturation argument is bunk.
Marvel is oversaturated, they had the two biggest movies of the year come out three months apart.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (/v3lg)
117
She can be the old, wisened Rose Tico.
Posted by: reason at June 25, 2018 05:01 PM (W2YA6)
Dude! Why are you trying to re-insert Rose into the next movie? They promised us she was dead; don't be giving them ideas!
Posted by: reason at June 25, 2018 05:01 PM (W2YA6)
Dude! Why are you trying to re-insert Rose into the next movie? They promised us she was dead; don't be giving them ideas!
Posted by: T at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (MmeCn)
Posted by: Hillary Clinton at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (mPeei)
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I no longer watch movies. I watch Red Letter Media movie reviews instead. I enjoy those more.
Posted by: irright at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (RVcmP)
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89 Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in besides a star wars movie? OK, I'll give ya that he was a good skater with great hair
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (Lg2h/)
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Mark Hamill fucked up his face badly.. He wasn't all that photogenic...
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (Lg2h/)
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Mark Hamill fucked up his face badly.. He wasn't all that photogenic...
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (so+oy)
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108 Just watched Guardians of the Galaxy again last night. Admittedly I'm not a comic book guy but that continues to be my favorite comic book movie. Who directed that movie? Get him.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (xx+WQ)
James Gunn. That is a good one. Second only to Thor: Ragnarok for me.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (xx+WQ)
James Gunn. That is a good one. Second only to Thor: Ragnarok for me.
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (+087i)
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (7LY+6)
Posted by: Maxine Waters' Hair at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (mPeei)
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"The SJW stuff and bad writing would still be potentially fatal problems in the long run, but spacing them out more might generate enough good PR to offset it for a while. But that goes against everything Disney believes in, so no, I don't see that happening.
Posted by: T at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (MmeCn)"
I actually don't think spacing them out is the issue. With the dull thud of Solo still resonating, everyone has been so quick to cry Star Wars fatigue. I don't think that's a real thing. If you put out compelling content, fans will lap it up.
I sort of liked Last Jedi first time around, but it bugged me, I've not seen it again since opening night, and in the 6 months since it came out, I feel like I've done a complete 180. They made big mistakes handling the legacy characters, and Rian Johnson, kind of sabotaged the whole trilogy by dumping most of the mysterious story elements that were driving fan buzz since TFA came out. Even if TFA wasn't that great, they set up plot points that were discarded. I'm a little surprised JJ agreed to do this next one.
For what it's worth, I think bringing back the legacy characters was a mistake, and I thought that when they announced the casting. I think they would have been better served skipping a few generations, and picking up and ending the Skywalker saga with distant relatives.
There was a new trilogy to be made with the legacy cast but it needed to be done 20 years ago in place of the expanded universe and while the Actors were younger.
Filloni needs wider creative control of the story group, that's a thing that must happen regardless of who replaces Kennedy.
Posted by: T at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (MmeCn)"
I actually don't think spacing them out is the issue. With the dull thud of Solo still resonating, everyone has been so quick to cry Star Wars fatigue. I don't think that's a real thing. If you put out compelling content, fans will lap it up.
I sort of liked Last Jedi first time around, but it bugged me, I've not seen it again since opening night, and in the 6 months since it came out, I feel like I've done a complete 180. They made big mistakes handling the legacy characters, and Rian Johnson, kind of sabotaged the whole trilogy by dumping most of the mysterious story elements that were driving fan buzz since TFA came out. Even if TFA wasn't that great, they set up plot points that were discarded. I'm a little surprised JJ agreed to do this next one.
For what it's worth, I think bringing back the legacy characters was a mistake, and I thought that when they announced the casting. I think they would have been better served skipping a few generations, and picking up and ending the Skywalker saga with distant relatives.
There was a new trilogy to be made with the legacy cast but it needed to be done 20 years ago in place of the expanded universe and while the Actors were younger.
Filloni needs wider creative control of the story group, that's a thing that must happen regardless of who replaces Kennedy.
Posted by: Dr. Shatterhand at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (Hzzxg)
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They should do a director's cut of the Last Jedi, with commentary about the idiot female admiral, and how her woman driving saved the rebellion
Posted by: Donny Two scoops at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (q8F2l)
Not to mention that a remotely controlled space cruiser spinning up the hyperdrive to crash into enemy ships at light speed would pretty much kill anything up to and including the original Death Star. So every ship in the rebel fleet is a potential Death Star Killer.
In other words, the Death Star was obsolete the moment they started building it.
In the war between projectile and armor, projectile ALWAYS comes out ahead in the long run.
They should do a director's cut of the Last Jedi, with commentary about the idiot female admiral, and how her woman driving saved the rebellion
Posted by: Donny Two scoops at June 25, 2018 04:58 PM (q8F2l)
Not to mention that a remotely controlled space cruiser spinning up the hyperdrive to crash into enemy ships at light speed would pretty much kill anything up to and including the original Death Star. So every ship in the rebel fleet is a potential Death Star Killer.
In other words, the Death Star was obsolete the moment they started building it.
In the war between projectile and armor, projectile ALWAYS comes out ahead in the long run.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (XWkhW)
126
I would advise that Disney reboot the entire franchise by pretending it was all a bad dream and fire all the new cast and find some convincing actors and convincing scripts.
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (2LelM)
127
Get the Red Letter Media guy to replace Kathleen Kennedy. It'll be entertaining, at least. And do the Star Wars Expanded Universe stories from the books, like they should have in the first place.
Posted by: pookysgirl at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (XKZwp)
128
I hear Tommy Weiseau is looking for another project.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Macho Business Donkey Wrestler at June 25, 2018 04:54 PM (xPJvm)
+++++++++
Mr. Wiseau has my vote.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Macho Business Donkey Wrestler at June 25, 2018 04:54 PM (xPJvm)
+++++++++
Mr. Wiseau has my vote.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (I2dne)
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114 They've done the same thing to James Bond and have destroyed the character for the sake of the PC agenda
Posted by: TheQuietMan at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (OLCnA)
That's because done right, James Bond is the most un-PC character I can think of. He is a man of another time. Indeed, a man.
Posted by: TheQuietMan at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (OLCnA)
That's because done right, James Bond is the most un-PC character I can think of. He is a man of another time. Indeed, a man.
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (+087i)
130
"Just watched Guardians of the Galaxy again last night. Admittedly I'm not a comic book guy but that continues to be my favorite comic book movie. Who directed that movie? Get him.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Ageny"
James Gunn. I thought Ant-Man was very well done as well.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Ageny"
James Gunn. I thought Ant-Man was very well done as well.
Posted by: Benji Carver at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (OD2ni)
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89 Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in besides a star wars movie? OK, I'll give ya that he was a good skater with great hair
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (Lg2h
The Guyver. Sushi Girl.
But really Hamill went more to theater after Star Wars rather than movie.
Oh and voice work. Mark Hamill is one of the greatest Jokers out there.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (Lg2h
The Guyver. Sushi Girl.
But really Hamill went more to theater after Star Wars rather than movie.
Oh and voice work. Mark Hamill is one of the greatest Jokers out there.
Posted by: Buzzion at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (lKs2v)
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Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (xx+WQ)
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Yes. The original Guardians was a fantastic and surprising film. And a rare one where the trailer actually made it look like crap.
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Yes. The original Guardians was a fantastic and surprising film. And a rare one where the trailer actually made it look like crap.
Posted by: Mega at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (TFKjB)
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Every time I hear a new Disney story I think about how Walt would never have wanted today's company.
Posted by: squeakywheel at June 25, 2018 04:59 PM (vB7kY)
Whenever I plan a Disney trip for the fam, I think about Walt and his vision and I push current mess out of my head. Walt wanted families to enjoy his creation, and enjoy it we will, regardless of what these hacks try to do.
Posted by: squeakywheel at June 25, 2018 04:59 PM (vB7kY)
Whenever I plan a Disney trip for the fam, I think about Walt and his vision and I push current mess out of my head. Walt wanted families to enjoy his creation, and enjoy it we will, regardless of what these hacks try to do.
Posted by: Jabroni at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (TcM5G)
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I still think they should have gone with a Leia Organa prequel.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (yQpMk)
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103 "Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in besides a star wars movie? OK, I'll give ya that he was a good skater with great hair"
That one with the alien suit thing. And "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back", where he played the villain Cock-Knocker.
But. Yeah, he had a weaker career than Carrie Fisher.
Posted by: Rob Crawford at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (10fHB)
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The Big Red One is a good movie.
That one with the alien suit thing. And "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back", where he played the villain Cock-Knocker.
But. Yeah, he had a weaker career than Carrie Fisher.
Posted by: Rob Crawford at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (10fHB)
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The Big Red One is a good movie.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:08 PM (/v3lg)
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Bring me back!
Posted by: Zombie Annette Funicello at June 25, 2018 05:08 PM (cVEhF)
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Randolph says that Disney feels that Star Wars is too targeted to "older
SJWs," instead of its traditional fan base of men, and this is also
hurting Star Wars in its merchandise sales, as "older SJWs" don't really
buy movie tickets and certainly don't spend a lot of money on Milennium
Falcon playsets.
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Disney can solve this easily. If they are targeting the SJW instead of the average male who watched the series for nearly two generations, they just need to change the promotional product mix.
Instead of Falcons, they need to come out with Star Wars asslube and Star Wars ball-shaving kits.
And a new set of matching Princess Leia and Hans Solo dildos.
SJWs," instead of its traditional fan base of men, and this is also
hurting Star Wars in its merchandise sales, as "older SJWs" don't really
buy movie tickets and certainly don't spend a lot of money on Milennium
Falcon playsets.
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Disney can solve this easily. If they are targeting the SJW instead of the average male who watched the series for nearly two generations, they just need to change the promotional product mix.
Instead of Falcons, they need to come out with Star Wars asslube and Star Wars ball-shaving kits.
And a new set of matching Princess Leia and Hans Solo dildos.
Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at June 25, 2018 05:08 PM (UsCnO)
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"So you... put multimillion dollar companies into the hands of people who don't like the product those companies sell and in fact might even hate?"
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That's pretty much the case with every established business today. For the most recent examples look at the airlines and their refusal to cooperate with NRA and Trump.
August and almost fabled universities are almost at the point of being universally (pardon the pun) reviled and they should be reviled seeing what sort of graduates they turn out to bedevil the rest of society.
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That's pretty much the case with every established business today. For the most recent examples look at the airlines and their refusal to cooperate with NRA and Trump.
August and almost fabled universities are almost at the point of being universally (pardon the pun) reviled and they should be reviled seeing what sort of graduates they turn out to bedevil the rest of society.
Posted by: Decaf at June 25, 2018 05:08 PM (Mymqt)
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 25, 2018 05:08 PM (r+sAi)
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100 88
Miss me yet?
- George Lucas, waving.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at June 25, 2018 05:02 PM (HaL55)
=====. Have you read his plans for his sequels?
They were awful.
Going to visit midichlorians at a microscopic level bad.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (/v3lg)
Lucas's original treatment for Star Wars was turned into a comic series "The Star Wars", one of the last SW comics done by Dark Horse before the Disney acquisition. It would have sucked as a movie, but it made for a really good comic book, and an interesting example of how a movie idea develops from a treatment to the finished product.
Miss me yet?
- George Lucas, waving.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at June 25, 2018 05:02 PM (HaL55)
=====. Have you read his plans for his sequels?
They were awful.
Going to visit midichlorians at a microscopic level bad.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:05 PM (/v3lg)
Lucas's original treatment for Star Wars was turned into a comic series "The Star Wars", one of the last SW comics done by Dark Horse before the Disney acquisition. It would have sucked as a movie, but it made for a really good comic book, and an interesting example of how a movie idea develops from a treatment to the finished product.
Posted by: josephistan at June 25, 2018 05:08 PM (7HtZB)
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Mark Hamill is a finely formed turd.
His car crash permanently affected what mind he had.
He has not acting ability (something shared by most of the Star Wars Crew that are still breathing.)
He could've milked it for beau coups bucks but NOOOOO he had to start having artistic conniptions and then meglomania.
Then he began to think he WAS Jedi.
None of which was true. And things got worse from there on.
Lucas got fat and was away from his craft for too long and ppl were too scared to smack him around when he started effing up Star Wars I. (3 mistakes in casting. You know who they are.)
Then it went down hill from there. It was ripe for someone to just say the hell with it.
And Kathleen raised her hand.
His car crash permanently affected what mind he had.
He has not acting ability (something shared by most of the Star Wars Crew that are still breathing.)
He could've milked it for beau coups bucks but NOOOOO he had to start having artistic conniptions and then meglomania.
Then he began to think he WAS Jedi.
None of which was true. And things got worse from there on.
Lucas got fat and was away from his craft for too long and ppl were too scared to smack him around when he started effing up Star Wars I. (3 mistakes in casting. You know who they are.)
Then it went down hill from there. It was ripe for someone to just say the hell with it.
And Kathleen raised her hand.
Posted by: jakee308 at June 25, 2018 05:08 PM (psHEv)
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Prediction: They finally cough up digitally remastered theatrical versions of the original trilogy to recoup some of their losses.
Posted by: Once and Future Lurker at June 25, 2018 05:08 PM (9JPOM)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:09 PM (yQpMk)
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"89 Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in besides a star wars movie? OK, I'll give ya that he was a good skater with great hair
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (Lg2h/)"
Corvette Summer. Awful, but young Annie Potts was hot.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (Lg2h/)"
Corvette Summer. Awful, but young Annie Potts was hot.
Posted by: Benji Carver at June 25, 2018 05:09 PM (OD2ni)
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The Democrats put their party in the hands of absolute lunatics so anything is possible.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (4ErVI)
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I would advise that Disney reboot the entire franchise by pretending it was all a bad dream and fire all the new cast and find some convincing actors and convincing scripts.
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (2LelM)
Can the company borrow Hillary's reset button?
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (2LelM)
Can the company borrow Hillary's reset button?
Posted by: Jabroni at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (TcM5G)
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It's surprisingly good. Better then Besson live-action version, apparently (which I've never seen).
Posted by: zombie at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (c+2jX)
The live action one is a good cure for insomnia. I tried watching it on Amazon Prime and could not make it through it.
Posted by: zombie at June 25, 2018 05:06 PM (c+2jX)
The live action one is a good cure for insomnia. I tried watching it on Amazon Prime and could not make it through it.
Posted by: WOPR - Nationalist at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (J70i0)
Posted by: Arch Stanton at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (zHjIL)
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You can make a girl-centered adventure story. John C. Wright wrote a Star Wars outline (adapted to an original UP called Starquest) that did -everything- right. If Soy Wars followed that script while keeping some social justice points? They'd probably be making a ton more money, especially in China, and the current debates would have us firmly hemmed inside a very small minority of "right wing haters."
http://www.scifiwright.com/2018/02/review-of-the-movie-weve-all-been-waiting-for/
Thankfully, idiocy prevailed. On a related note, Tiffany Tang is crazy gorgeous. I'm not sure why Hollywood has a new thing for mildly attractive brunettes with British accents (Rey, Hermione Granger, Daenerys Targaryaen). I assume it's because they're fucking gross ass producers like Weinstein.
http://www.scifiwright.com/2018/02/review-of-the-movie-weve-all-been-waiting-for/
Thankfully, idiocy prevailed. On a related note, Tiffany Tang is crazy gorgeous. I'm not sure why Hollywood has a new thing for mildly attractive brunettes with British accents (Rey, Hermione Granger, Daenerys Targaryaen). I assume it's because they're fucking gross ass producers like Weinstein.
Posted by: trev006 at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (kAwA6)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (Lg2h/)
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134 I still think they should have gone with a Leia Organa prequel.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (yQpMk)
Don't you mean Leila Orgasma? Oh wait, different theme.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (yQpMk)
Don't you mean Leila Orgasma? Oh wait, different theme.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (cVEhF)
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Lucas got fat and was away from his craft for too long and ppl were too scared to smack him around when he started effing up Star Wars I. (3 mistakes in casting. You know who they are.)
Then it went down hill from there. It was ripe for someone to just say the hell with it.
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You do not release movie three, and then 10 years later release movies one and two.
Then it went down hill from there. It was ripe for someone to just say the hell with it.
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You do not release movie three, and then 10 years later release movies one and two.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (W4LFA)
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Maybe they shouldn't have given such a flagship position to the person who used to get Steven Spielberg's coffee?
You really think if she was a man she would be there?
You really think if she was a man she would be there?
Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (uc45P)
Posted by: squeakywheel at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (vB7kY)
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I'm in favor of people beating up Juan.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (IqV8l)
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12 Disney executives rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic because the ship is taking on water and no one understands why an unsinkable ship is sinking
Hey, there*s a hatch at the bottom of the hull. We can open it up and all this water will just drain right out!
- sjw disney execs
Hey, there*s a hatch at the bottom of the hull. We can open it up and all this water will just drain right out!
- sjw disney execs
Posted by: Clay, unimpressed with your wokeness at June 25, 2018 05:11 PM (DYY8U)
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I'd go back to Star Wars samurai roots. Start with Obi Wan in a remake of Yojimbo, but find ways to freshen up the plot
Posted by: Ignoramus at June 25, 2018 05:11 PM (n+6mJ)
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"The oversaturation argument is bunk."
Sure -- I think it was the piss-poor writing, lack of creativity, and unwillingness to take risks that did them in. They just rehashed the same stories and thought they could do it forever.
But I was pointing out that Disney *does* know how to manage demand.
Sure -- I think it was the piss-poor writing, lack of creativity, and unwillingness to take risks that did them in. They just rehashed the same stories and thought they could do it forever.
But I was pointing out that Disney *does* know how to manage demand.
Posted by: Rob Crawford at June 25, 2018 05:11 PM (10fHB)
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Luc Beeson can do this.
Posted by: d9 a
Luc like many other foreign auteurs doesn't know or isn't interested in plot.
He'd have the 'hero' hang himself in the first 2 minutes of the film and the next 120 minutes would feature a flea circus, NYC squeegee men from the 80's, animated broccoli, and fashion models fighting over a tube of toothpaste.
Posted by: d9 a
Luc like many other foreign auteurs doesn't know or isn't interested in plot.
He'd have the 'hero' hang himself in the first 2 minutes of the film and the next 120 minutes would feature a flea circus, NYC squeegee men from the 80's, animated broccoli, and fashion models fighting over a tube of toothpaste.
Posted by: Allapudnut at June 25, 2018 05:11 PM (zfrbv)
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Juan blaming PDT
G-D the stupid
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (Lg2h/)
Of course he is; Juan is nothing but predictable.
Juan blaming PDT
G-D the stupid
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (Lg2h/)
Of course he is; Juan is nothing but predictable.
Posted by: IC at June 25, 2018 05:11 PM (a0IVu)
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Luc Beeson can do this.
Posted by: d9
I might have agreed at one point, but after the hash he made of Valerian, I will respectfully disagree.
Luc Beeson can do this.
Posted by: d9
I might have agreed at one point, but after the hash he made of Valerian, I will respectfully disagree.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:11 PM (LAe3v)
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For what it's worth, I think bringing back the legacy characters was a mistake, and I thought that when they announced the casting. I think they would have been better served skipping a few generations, and picking up and ending the Skywalker saga with distant relatives.
There was a new trilogy to be made with the legacy cast but it needed to be done 20 years ago in place of the expanded universe and while the Actors were younger.
Filloni needs wider creative control of the story group, that's a thing that must happen regardless of who replaces Kennedy.
Posted by: Dr. Shatterhand at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (Hzzxg)
Shoehorning the legacy characters in was the problem because it shrunk the entire universe. Imagine, you have an entire galaxy in full civil world war, and yet the entire story revolves around 1 family. Its dumb. And by using the old characters, it doesn't make sense the rebellion (the Resistance? They were in charge. What were they resisting?) would have faded from memory and been legend. What, everyone forgot what happened... in living memory? It'd be like someone not knowing Vietnam happened.
There was a new trilogy to be made with the legacy cast but it needed to be done 20 years ago in place of the expanded universe and while the Actors were younger.
Filloni needs wider creative control of the story group, that's a thing that must happen regardless of who replaces Kennedy.
Posted by: Dr. Shatterhand at June 25, 2018 05:07 PM (Hzzxg)
Shoehorning the legacy characters in was the problem because it shrunk the entire universe. Imagine, you have an entire galaxy in full civil world war, and yet the entire story revolves around 1 family. Its dumb. And by using the old characters, it doesn't make sense the rebellion (the Resistance? They were in charge. What were they resisting?) would have faded from memory and been legend. What, everyone forgot what happened... in living memory? It'd be like someone not knowing Vietnam happened.
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:11 PM (+087i)
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I smell a re-boot.
How do you re-boot SW:EP IV? How do you re-do that a la HULK, and try to reinvigorate the franchise?
I mean really, after 40 years can't they make it AGAIN?
How do you re-boot SW:EP IV? How do you re-do that a la HULK, and try to reinvigorate the franchise?
I mean really, after 40 years can't they make it AGAIN?
Posted by: Mr Wolf at June 25, 2018 05:11 PM (YkEgi)
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Without all that sweet Obama cash the Iranians money has been devalued.
Ppl are buying anything they can get so that they have something of value.
Remember this kiddies if the dollar tanks; Get out and buy semi hard goods. you don't want perishables but you also can't tote around gas generators. They're hard to make change for.
Ppl are buying anything they can get so that they have something of value.
Remember this kiddies if the dollar tanks; Get out and buy semi hard goods. you don't want perishables but you also can't tote around gas generators. They're hard to make change for.
Posted by: jakee308 at June 25, 2018 05:11 PM (psHEv)
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This kind of sums up the problem with Social Justice Warriors taking over male-skewing sections of pop culture: They just don't like it. They never did like it. Some of them even feel that these parts of pop culture encourage "toxic masculinity," and therefore are evil.
And therefore must be subverted and remade into something they never were before
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Yeah, that's pretty much the sad puppies, Hugo awards, Science Fiction thing from a couple years back. They don't want to do Science Fiction, they want to do SJW fiction with some light sabers thrown in.
You go to the ice cream store for a vanilla shake. Person behind the counter sells you a soy milk, tofu, bean curd squeezin's glop in a cup because its good for you. Do you go back or not? Not.
Obviously. Its not rocket science. People will not pay for things they don't want. If they were an electronics store they'd be looking a bait and switch charges.
And therefore must be subverted and remade into something they never were before
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Yeah, that's pretty much the sad puppies, Hugo awards, Science Fiction thing from a couple years back. They don't want to do Science Fiction, they want to do SJW fiction with some light sabers thrown in.
You go to the ice cream store for a vanilla shake. Person behind the counter sells you a soy milk, tofu, bean curd squeezin's glop in a cup because its good for you. Do you go back or not? Not.
Obviously. Its not rocket science. People will not pay for things they don't want. If they were an electronics store they'd be looking a bait and switch charges.
Posted by: simplemind at June 25, 2018 05:12 PM (EUQcS)
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Guardians of the Galaxy is the only comic book movie I enjoy. Unfortunately, James Gunn is a batshit crazy SJW.
Posted by: Mark1971 at June 25, 2018 05:12 PM (xPl2J)
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Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in besides a star wars movie? OK, I'll give ya that he was a good skater with great hair
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (Lg2h/)
Corvette summer
Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in besides a star wars movie? OK, I'll give ya that he was a good skater with great hair
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (Lg2h/)
Corvette summer
Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at June 25, 2018 05:12 PM (q1VoB)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 25, 2018 05:12 PM (IqV8l)
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"Yes. The original Guardians was a fantastic and surprising film. And a rare one where the trailer actually made it look like crap.
Posted by: Mega"
Like Dwayne Johnson, Chris Pratt is one of those actors that is fun to watch.
Posted by: Mega"
Like Dwayne Johnson, Chris Pratt is one of those actors that is fun to watch.
Posted by: Benji Carver at June 25, 2018 05:12 PM (OD2ni)
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Space elves! That'll do it!
Posted by: Damnedyankee at June 25, 2018 05:13 PM (37IEG)
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95 Miss me yet?
- George Lucas, waving.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy
Fuck no."
But the Younglings! Think about the Younglings!!!
- George Lucas, waving.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy
Fuck no."
But the Younglings! Think about the Younglings!!!
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 25, 2018 05:13 PM (k1TUh)
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I don't really care about any of this, except that it's fun to point and laugh at the failure of those people.
Word on the street is, she's already fired, but sorta like McCain's corpse, it needs to be kept on ice until the moment is ripe. The fact they can't find any "big name" to take over for her is probably as good a reason as any... along with the fact they can't just announce they're firing her. They have to slow walk through this phony "she's taking time off to spend more time with her collection of dildos."
Or whatever it is that actually holds meaning for her.
Word on the street is, she's already fired, but sorta like McCain's corpse, it needs to be kept on ice until the moment is ripe. The fact they can't find any "big name" to take over for her is probably as good a reason as any... along with the fact they can't just announce they're firing her. They have to slow walk through this phony "she's taking time off to spend more time with her collection of dildos."
Or whatever it is that actually holds meaning for her.
Posted by: BurtTC at June 25, 2018 05:13 PM (9chmE)
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"Disney executives are bureaucrats who have no clue what has gone wrong or what to do about it."
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Because they are products of elite universities where the only thing they teach is how to be woke or group solidarity as we normals call it.
When I studied a generation ago groupthink in management was considered as a death sentence to businesses yet here we are where groupthink is the only philosophy. Any ideas outside that are treated as heresies.
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Because they are products of elite universities where the only thing they teach is how to be woke or group solidarity as we normals call it.
When I studied a generation ago groupthink in management was considered as a death sentence to businesses yet here we are where groupthink is the only philosophy. Any ideas outside that are treated as heresies.
Posted by: Decaf at June 25, 2018 05:13 PM (Mymqt)
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Facing a new wave of potentially dangerous threats, called for by a top Democratic lawmaker, legal and gun experts are calling on top Trump aides to get their concealed carry permit and back it up with a pistol
Shit all Trump Supporter should get a Federal Carry Permit
Shit all Trump Supporter should get a Federal Carry Permit
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:13 PM (Lg2h/)
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>>>Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in besides a star wars movie? OK, I'll give ya that he was a good skater with great hair
Corvette Summer!!!!
Corvette Summer!!!!
Posted by: ace at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (PA9oZ)
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Its still okay if I don't give a shit about Star Wars isn't it? I hope there's nothing deeper than that going on.
Posted by: DanMan at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (0SEK8)
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Here's a hint. Take a Shakespeare play (any will do) and place it in Star Wars set. Then find compelling actors people will actually like or hate. Don't have Teddy Bears with zippers in the back and lose the funny dinosaurs. Also, ad tights and boots. Women love watching men in tights and boots swordfight.
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (2LelM)
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One of the things you do is identify your audience for a product or an advertising campaign. Hollywood knows that more than anyone. Or used to.
If I told a professor my movie failed bcz boys don't like girls, and the movie was girlie, well, then I fvcked up, didn't I? I identified the audience incorrectly.
This victimhood culture may eventually cost companies enough money that they will return to facts over narrative (imsanity). I just don't know when.
If I told a professor my movie failed bcz boys don't like girls, and the movie was girlie, well, then I fvcked up, didn't I? I identified the audience incorrectly.
This victimhood culture may eventually cost companies enough money that they will return to facts over narrative (imsanity). I just don't know when.
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (xL9OZ)
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I sort of liked Last Jedi first time around, but it bugged me, I've not seen it again since opening night, and in the 6 months since it came out, I feel like I've done a complete 180. They made big mistakes handling the legacy characters
Not letting Leia stay dead, especially since they already knew that Fischer was dead. They took a great scene with Darth Emo staying his hand, and then watching his mother die anyway, and turned it into something stupid.
Not letting Leia stay dead, especially since they already knew that Fischer was dead. They took a great scene with Darth Emo staying his hand, and then watching his mother die anyway, and turned it into something stupid.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (yQpMk)
Posted by: SMH - Get right or get left at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (5F7lS)
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But the Younglings! Think about the Younglings!!!
Posted by: Tom Servo
The lager is pretty good.
But the Younglings! Think about the Younglings!!!
Posted by: Tom Servo
The lager is pretty good.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (IqV8l)
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (UFLLM)
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To fire her would be to repudiate the whole SJW Girrrrrrrrrrl meme.
So, there will be no firing, until Trump can be blamed.
So, there will be no firing, until Trump can be blamed.
Posted by: Damnedyankee at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (37IEG)
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John C. Wright wrote a Star Wars outline (adapted to an original UP called Starquest) that did -everything- right. If Soy Wars followed that script while keeping some social justice points? They'd probably be making a ton more money, especially in China, and the current debates would have us firmly hemmed inside a very small minority of "right wing haters."
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If I were a billionaire, I'd have that guy writing scripts non stop until he died.
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If I were a billionaire, I'd have that guy writing scripts non stop until he died.
Posted by: simplemind at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (bGYeM)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (EyPfd)
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In regard to Maxine Water's comments: am I a bad person for imagining a scenario where Gen. Mattis is harassed at a gas station while fueling up the Black DOD Tahoe? The image of him standing over the crispy corpses of #resistance protestors with a flaming gas-pump nozzle would warm my black heart.
Posted by: elliot at June 25, 2018 05:15 PM (bWvgh)
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Cara Delavigngngne may be cute 'n' all, but she can't act. And the "Walerian" actor dude was a total soiboi, from what I hear.
Posted by: zombie
Correct on both counts. At least Cara could've gotten nekkid. There was never any rescuing the male lead. Total miscasting. It would have been better if they'd used the alien soldier guys from Fifth Element.
Posted by: zombie
Correct on both counts. At least Cara could've gotten nekkid. There was never any rescuing the male lead. Total miscasting. It would have been better if they'd used the alien soldier guys from Fifth Element.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:15 PM (LAe3v)
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Women love watching men in tights and boots swordfight.
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (2LelM)
Is this like one of those hidden gay meaning things?
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (2LelM)
Is this like one of those hidden gay meaning things?
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:15 PM (+087i)
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Hey, there*s a hatch at the bottom of the hull. We can open it up and all this water will just drain right out!
- sjw disney execs
Posted by: Clay, unimpressed with your wokeness at June 25, 2018 05:11 PM (DYY8U)
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It worked for the Glomar Explorer!
- sjw disney execs
Posted by: Clay, unimpressed with your wokeness at June 25, 2018 05:11 PM (DYY8U)
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It worked for the Glomar Explorer!
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at June 25, 2018 05:15 PM (I2dne)
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Also, ad tights and boots. Women love watching men in tights and boots swordfight.
See, you had me until the second sentence where you misplaced the words Men and Women.
See, you had me until the second sentence where you misplaced the words Men and Women.
Posted by: Damnedyankee at June 25, 2018 05:15 PM (37IEG)
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"So you... put multimillion dollar companies into the hands of people
who don't like the product those companies sell and in fact might even
hate?
Well, good luck with that, I guess."
For eight years we put the nation into the hands of a man who has hated it since his birth. We saw how that experiment went.
who don't like the product those companies sell and in fact might even
hate?
Well, good luck with that, I guess."
For eight years we put the nation into the hands of a man who has hated it since his birth. We saw how that experiment went.
Posted by: Rusty Nail at June 25, 2018 05:15 PM (V1nal)
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One thing about Juan Williams and their ilk. They decide on talking points, the memo goes out and they never go off script. Every Lib pundit invited on Fox said the same exact words over and over again.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 25, 2018 05:15 PM (cVEhF)
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one thing Diversity and Comics is always saying is that these idiots keep making their movies (or comic books) ONLY for "Buzzfeed editors," thinking that Buzzfeed editor weirdoes are 1, a representative swath of the US population and 2, genuine "fans" of the franchises.
Posted by: ace at June 25, 2018 05:15 PM (PA9oZ)
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Corvette Summer. Awful, but young Annie Potts was hot."
Was that who it was? Hot is an understatement...
Was that who it was? Hot is an understatement...
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:15 PM (7LY+6)
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Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in besides a star wars movie?
I remember he was a judge on Howard Stern's New Year's Rotten Eve pay-per-view.
Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in besides a star wars movie?
I remember he was a judge on Howard Stern's New Year's Rotten Eve pay-per-view.
Posted by: Mark1971 at June 25, 2018 05:15 PM (xPl2J)
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As much as I want to take credit for Star Wars downfall, I can't with a straight face make the case all of their problems are conservative movie goers boycotting over SJW nonsense.
I think its definitely there, but I think most of it is shitty moviemaking, with original fans just seeing the magic disappear as so much has been pumped out. Familiarity breeds contempt.
You can definitely see though that the people making Star Wars have an agenda, you could barely see it in the Marvel movies even though I'm sure everyone involved voted the same way.
I think its definitely there, but I think most of it is shitty moviemaking, with original fans just seeing the magic disappear as so much has been pumped out. Familiarity breeds contempt.
You can definitely see though that the people making Star Wars have an agenda, you could barely see it in the Marvel movies even though I'm sure everyone involved voted the same way.
Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:16 PM (uc45P)
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Didn't Mark Handjob get his nuts blown off in Big Red One?
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (UFLLM)
he has nuts?
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (UFLLM)
he has nuts?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:16 PM (Lg2h/)
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/points and laughs
The big problem with getting this franchise back on track is, sadly, The Last Jedi. It's six months in the wild and you can't "take it back" or just ignore it in continuity. From a storytelling standpoint, you have to find some way to make those events "work" in the context of Actual Good Star Wars Storytelling. And that's going to mean a shitload of outright ass pulls.
The big problem with getting this franchise back on track is, sadly, The Last Jedi. It's six months in the wild and you can't "take it back" or just ignore it in continuity. From a storytelling standpoint, you have to find some way to make those events "work" in the context of Actual Good Star Wars Storytelling. And that's going to mean a shitload of outright ass pulls.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, Abbot of St. Costello-on-the-Hurlingbone at June 25, 2018 05:16 PM (AM1GF)
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I had to look it up, but Hamill was in Watchers 4. As I recall it was pretty bad and he looked like he'd just stumbled out of a bar at the crack of dawn.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at June 25, 2018 05:16 PM (4ErVI)
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"There are some crazy protests going on over in Iran, msm doesn't have a sniff about it."
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Embargoed. If it made the news Trump might offer encouragement to protesters which could lead to the fall of the ayatollahs and we can't have that.
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Embargoed. If it made the news Trump might offer encouragement to protesters which could lead to the fall of the ayatollahs and we can't have that.
Posted by: Decaf at June 25, 2018 05:16 PM (Mymqt)
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Putting Kennedy in charge of Star Wars is like Mattel putting Chuck Norris in charge of Barbie.
Posted by: Minuteman at June 25, 2018 05:16 PM (0uBKR)
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Oh, who gives a crap about Hollywood, neighborhood of my childhood (with all due respect to those Morons who do care...)
Time to finish rebuilding the deck. Then maybe by Wednesday do some real work, in the sense of paying the bills work, then on Friday or Saturday go looking for the elusive SIG P365. "Don't have any in stock right now, but they're on order..."
Time to finish rebuilding the deck. Then maybe by Wednesday do some real work, in the sense of paying the bills work, then on Friday or Saturday go looking for the elusive SIG P365. "Don't have any in stock right now, but they're on order..."
Posted by: Skookumchuk at June 25, 2018 05:16 PM (CeJUf)
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" Kathleen Kennedy has ceded all creative control to director J.J. Abrams"
In other news, George McClellan has ceded all creative control to general Ambrose Burnside.
In other news, George McClellan has ceded all creative control to general Ambrose Burnside.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (ppaKI)
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Putting Kennedy in charge of Star Wars is like Mattel putting Chuck Norris in charge of Barbie.
Badass Barbie.
Badass Barbie.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (yQpMk)
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Putting Kennedy in charge of Star Wars is like Mattel putting Chuck Norris in charge of Barbie.
Posted by: Minuteman at June 25, 2018 05:16 PM (0uBKR)
Kick ass - it would have to succeed, because Chuck Norris.
Putting Kennedy in charge of Star Wars is like Mattel putting Chuck Norris in charge of Barbie.
Posted by: Minuteman at June 25, 2018 05:16 PM (0uBKR)
Kick ass - it would have to succeed, because Chuck Norris.
Posted by: Damnedyankee at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (37IEG)
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Kennedy is like some composite monster version of Colin Kaepernick and Roger Goodell.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (/qEW2)
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Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in besides a star wars movie?
I remember he was a judge on Howard Stern's New Year's Rotten Eve pay-per-view.
Posted by: Mark1971
The Big Red One, with Lee Marvin.
I remember he was a judge on Howard Stern's New Year's Rotten Eve pay-per-view.
Posted by: Mark1971
The Big Red One, with Lee Marvin.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, Abbot of St. Costello-on-the-Hurlingbone at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (AM1GF)
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How do you re-boot SW:EP IV? How do you re-do that a la HULK, and try to reinvigorate the franchise?
I mean really, after 40 years can't they make it AGAIN?
Posted by: Mr Wolf at June 25, 2018 05:11 PM (YkEgi)
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Storyline from the standpoint of Vader.
Heartwarming story of a handicapped man still working through his own personal issues (broken home, failed marriage) and masking it all by throwing himself 110% into his career. Made a name for himself, upper-management, about to make that next big step if he can just get this next major project up and running...
A pretty sound manager, too. Thinks outside the box to find innovative solutions, is all about holding people accountable and motivating them to achieve excellence.
Then some punks hot-rodding around vandalize his shit.
I mean really, after 40 years can't they make it AGAIN?
Posted by: Mr Wolf at June 25, 2018 05:11 PM (YkEgi)
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Storyline from the standpoint of Vader.
Heartwarming story of a handicapped man still working through his own personal issues (broken home, failed marriage) and masking it all by throwing himself 110% into his career. Made a name for himself, upper-management, about to make that next big step if he can just get this next major project up and running...
A pretty sound manager, too. Thinks outside the box to find innovative solutions, is all about holding people accountable and motivating them to achieve excellence.
Then some punks hot-rodding around vandalize his shit.
Posted by: reason at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (W2YA6)
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Time to finish rebuilding the deck. Then maybe by Wednesday do some real work, in the sense of paying the bills work, then on Friday or Saturday go looking for the elusive SIG P365. "Don't have any in stock right now, but they're on order..."
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Call the factory store.
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Call the factory store.
Posted by: simplemind at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (EUQcS)
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Guardians of the Galaxy is the only comic book movie I enjoy. Unfortunately, James Gunn is a batshit crazy SJW.
Posted by: Mark1971 at June 25, 2018 05:12 PM (xPl2J)
I just start with the assumption that all the entertainment industry people, whose work I like, are lefty douchebags.
That way, when it turns out one of them isn't (I'm pleasantly surprised at the David Lynch thing that came out today), I can be happy about it.
Guardians of the Galaxy is the only comic book movie I enjoy. Unfortunately, James Gunn is a batshit crazy SJW.
Posted by: Mark1971 at June 25, 2018 05:12 PM (xPl2J)
I just start with the assumption that all the entertainment industry people, whose work I like, are lefty douchebags.
That way, when it turns out one of them isn't (I'm pleasantly surprised at the David Lynch thing that came out today), I can be happy about it.
Posted by: BurtTC at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (9chmE)
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Then I'd make Kurosawas Ran In Space
Posted by: Ignoramus at June 25, 2018 05:18 PM (n+6mJ)
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193 one thing Diversity and Comics is always saying is that these idiots keep making their movies (or comic books) ONLY for "Buzzfeed editors," thinking that Buzzfeed editor weirdoes are 1, a representative swath of the US population and 2, genuine "fans" of the franchises.
Posted by: ace at June 25, 2018 05:15 PM (PA9oZ)
Love listening to Zach. I don't even read comics (anymore. got out of that in the 90s) but I hit his youtube every night.
Ace you need a youtube channel. Or bring back THE PODCAST. only podcast I ever listened to.
Posted by: ace at June 25, 2018 05:15 PM (PA9oZ)
Love listening to Zach. I don't even read comics (anymore. got out of that in the 90s) but I hit his youtube every night.
Ace you need a youtube channel. Or bring back THE PODCAST. only podcast I ever listened to.
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:18 PM (+087i)
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Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in besides a star wars movie?
Kingsman. He was brilliant as a professor whose head exploded.
Kingsman. He was brilliant as a professor whose head exploded.
Posted by: DR.WTF? at June 25, 2018 05:18 PM (T71PA)
Posted by: f'd at June 25, 2018 05:18 PM (UdKB7)
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"There are some crazy protests going on over in Iran, msm doesn't have a sniff about it."
Iran played a match in the World Cup today. I'm torn on whethe to root for them or not. The mullahs are evil but most of the players probably hate them more than we do.
Iran played a match in the World Cup today. I'm torn on whethe to root for them or not. The mullahs are evil but most of the players probably hate them more than we do.
Posted by: Benji Carver at June 25, 2018 05:18 PM (OD2ni)
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Meanwhile the real news of the day is being totally ignored, that being the mass protests in Tehran chanting "Death To Palestine!".
Not a typo: the crowds are anti-expansionist Iran and want the Mullahs gone, along with their ridiculous Israel hate.
This is amazing.
Not a typo: the crowds are anti-expansionist Iran and want the Mullahs gone, along with their ridiculous Israel hate.
This is amazing.
Posted by: Huck Follywood, coffee drinker at June 25, 2018 05:18 PM (ULoJS)
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It's like that SNL skit where the artist sings "kill the white people, but buy my record first." It's kind of true, you don't owe your audience anything, but then they really don't owe you anything either.
Posted by: goodluckduck at June 25, 2018 05:18 PM (rwaEp)
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157 I'd go back to Star Wars samurai roots. Start with Obi Wan in a remake of Yojimbo, but find ways to freshen up the plot
Posted by: Ignoramus
Oooh, you just gave me a great idea:
Make the Obi Wan movie be a remake of the Zatoichi series of samurai movies (the all-time best samurai movies, in my opinion). They are so emotionally satisfying when (inevitably) Zatoichi slices 'n' dices up the baddies with his in-fighting/backhand sword technique -- even though he's blind. The director always sets it up so Zato is bullied and pushed around and yet like a Jedi he knows that he has the ability to obliterate these villains -- he just bides his time until the moment is right.
And then, after murdering about 275 bad guys, he wanders off down the road, tapping his sword like a cane on the ground, for another adventure.
Done in a Star Wars theme, it would be so entertaining -- and custom-designed for endless sequels (as were the original Zatoichis).
Posted by: Ignoramus
Oooh, you just gave me a great idea:
Make the Obi Wan movie be a remake of the Zatoichi series of samurai movies (the all-time best samurai movies, in my opinion). They are so emotionally satisfying when (inevitably) Zatoichi slices 'n' dices up the baddies with his in-fighting/backhand sword technique -- even though he's blind. The director always sets it up so Zato is bullied and pushed around and yet like a Jedi he knows that he has the ability to obliterate these villains -- he just bides his time until the moment is right.
And then, after murdering about 275 bad guys, he wanders off down the road, tapping his sword like a cane on the ground, for another adventure.
Done in a Star Wars theme, it would be so entertaining -- and custom-designed for endless sequels (as were the original Zatoichis).
Posted by: zombie at June 25, 2018 05:18 PM (c+2jX)
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Posted by: rickb223 at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (W4LFA)
I think there were marketing reasons for the sequence.
It was not a good starting film. ( turns out it wasn't a good middle film either but I digress)
It was a f**ked up way to do things.
Frankly they should have billed them as 1 2 3 and the others prequels But Lucas.
This is a problem in all sorts of businesses.
Some one has an idea and manages to make it pay. And then they get a couple more that pay. Now they think they're a genius and anything they do will make money.
This is where the Gods start chuckling to themselves as they prepare for the BIG REVEAL: You were lucky 3 times.
That doesn't make you smart or even lucky just a little lucky. Take the money and run then hire smarter and better people than you to make more money.
Stay off the factory floor and out of the design department.
Walk around looking rich.
I think there were marketing reasons for the sequence.
It was not a good starting film. ( turns out it wasn't a good middle film either but I digress)
It was a f**ked up way to do things.
Frankly they should have billed them as 1 2 3 and the others prequels But Lucas.
This is a problem in all sorts of businesses.
Some one has an idea and manages to make it pay. And then they get a couple more that pay. Now they think they're a genius and anything they do will make money.
This is where the Gods start chuckling to themselves as they prepare for the BIG REVEAL: You were lucky 3 times.
That doesn't make you smart or even lucky just a little lucky. Take the money and run then hire smarter and better people than you to make more money.
Stay off the factory floor and out of the design department.
Walk around looking rich.
Posted by: jakee308 at June 25, 2018 05:18 PM (psHEv)
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Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in besides a star wars movie? OK, I'll give ya that he was a good skater with great hair
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (Lg2h/)
Corvette summer"
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back!
admittedly in that one Hamill basically played himself. Most accurate character name ever for him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbafPrVesho
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:03 PM (Lg2h/)
Corvette summer"
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back!
admittedly in that one Hamill basically played himself. Most accurate character name ever for him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbafPrVesho
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 25, 2018 05:18 PM (k1TUh)
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:19 PM (7LY+6)
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Yes... yes... reach out with your Hatred... all is proceeding precisely as I envisioned...
Posted by: Ace of Spades at 04:47 PM
Too funny!
Posted by: Ace of Spades at 04:47 PM
Too funny!
Posted by: tbodie at June 25, 2018 05:19 PM (V+bdf)
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One thing about Juan Williams and their ilk. They decide on talking points, the memo goes out and they never go off script. Every Lib pundit invited on Fox said the same exact words over and over again.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 25, 2018 05:15 PM (cVEhF)
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Yep. It is almost as if the Journolist is still alive and thriving.........
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 25, 2018 05:15 PM (cVEhF)
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Yep. It is almost as if the Journolist is still alive and thriving.........
Posted by: Calm Mentor at June 25, 2018 05:19 PM (I16G8)
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210 I just start with the assumption that all the entertainment industry people, whose work I like, are lefty douchebags.
That way, when it turns out one of them isn't (I'm pleasantly surprised at the David Lynch thing that came out today), I can be happy about it.
Posted by: BurtTC at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (9chmE)
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I find the people who care about the politics of artists to be kind of weird.
That way, when it turns out one of them isn't (I'm pleasantly surprised at the David Lynch thing that came out today), I can be happy about it.
Posted by: BurtTC at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (9chmE)
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I find the people who care about the politics of artists to be kind of weird.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:19 PM (/v3lg)
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102 Why do they call it a Monster MAN-ual anyway?
It's a misprint. It's supposed to be Monster Manuel.
It's a misprint. It's supposed to be Monster Manuel.
Posted by: Bat Manuel at June 25, 2018 05:19 PM (xGZ+b)
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I think Hamill was also in some movie about the lights going out or something.
Posted by: Mark1971 at June 25, 2018 05:19 PM (xPl2J)
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Mark Hamil has been a spectacular voice actor for years. He is easily the best Joker voice ever animated. Heath Ledger's Joker was stunning... But Hamil's pretty much Joker in my head always.
He was in the first Kingsman flick. Just to prove I could name a movie.
Mark Hamil has been a spectacular voice actor for years. He is easily the best Joker voice ever animated. Heath Ledger's Joker was stunning... But Hamil's pretty much Joker in my head always.
He was in the first Kingsman flick. Just to prove I could name a movie.
Posted by: FrozenTech at June 25, 2018 05:19 PM (taPMT)
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"Iran played a match in the World Cup today. I'm torn on whethe to root for them or not. The mullahs are evil but most of the players probably hate them more than we do."
Also, you wonder about the consequences for a poor performance.
Also, you wonder about the consequences for a poor performance.
Posted by: goodluckduck at June 25, 2018 05:19 PM (rwaEp)
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Der Krieg ist vorbei!
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:19 PM (yQpMk)
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it's because the brand is broken, and people know that, and it's a no-win situation
...........
They should just go XXX. Star Whores. Return of the Herpes. Like that.
Oh wait, I forgot about rule #34, never mind.
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They should just go XXX. Star Whores. Return of the Herpes. Like that.
Oh wait, I forgot about rule #34, never mind.
Posted by: wth at June 25, 2018 05:20 PM (HgMAr)
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Putting Kennedy in charge of Star Wars is like Mattel putting Chuck Norris in charge of Barbie.
Badass Barbie.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (yQpMk)
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I would buy Blackbelt Barbie.
For...my daughter...OBVIOUSLY... Sheesh, you guys.
Also Special Ops Barbie.
And maybe even Barbie, Texas Ranger.
Badass Barbie.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (yQpMk)
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I would buy Blackbelt Barbie.
For...my daughter...OBVIOUSLY... Sheesh, you guys.
Also Special Ops Barbie.
And maybe even Barbie, Texas Ranger.
Posted by: reason at June 25, 2018 05:20 PM (W2YA6)
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JJ Abrams by the way is also incredibly over rated.
I mean he at least can make a decent popcorn flick, but he's hardly some master at film making.
His Star Wars did "well" because everyone wanted to see the original actors back in their roles, the actual movie was a complete redo of the first one. Nostalgia was blinding.
I mean he at least can make a decent popcorn flick, but he's hardly some master at film making.
His Star Wars did "well" because everyone wanted to see the original actors back in their roles, the actual movie was a complete redo of the first one. Nostalgia was blinding.
Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:20 PM (uc45P)
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226 I think Hamill was also in some movie about the lights going out or something.
Posted by: Mark1971 at June 25, 2018 05:19 PM (xPl2J)
No that's every day for him due to his alcoholism.
Posted by: Mark1971 at June 25, 2018 05:19 PM (xPl2J)
No that's every day for him due to his alcoholism.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at June 25, 2018 05:20 PM (4ErVI)
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No man wants to be Kennedy's replacement and become target #1 of the Hollywood femfreaks brigade.
Why invite the wrath of the lil' Marxist actresses like Brie Larson and Jessica Chastain as well as the online Tumblrista mob?
Why invite the wrath of the lil' Marxist actresses like Brie Larson and Jessica Chastain as well as the online Tumblrista mob?
Posted by: Lizzy at June 25, 2018 05:20 PM (W+vEI)
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Wasn't Hamill in a war movie? Before or after I dunno.
Posted by: jakee308 at June 25, 2018 05:20 PM (psHEv)
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The big problem with getting this franchise back on track is, sadly, The Last Jedi. It's six months in the wild and you can't "take it back" or just ignore it in continuity. From a storytelling standpoint, you have to find some way to make those events "work" in the context of Actual Good Star Wars Storytelling. And that's going to mean a shitload of outright ass pulls.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, Abbot of St. Costello-on-the-Hurlingbone at June 25, 2018 05:16 PM (AM1GF)
The story tripped over its dick during the prequels because Lucas wanted to hit W with propaganda. He totally screwed up the entire first trilogy (Only a sith deals in absolutes et. cetera). The Last Jedi only furthered the decline.
The big problem with getting this franchise back on track is, sadly, The Last Jedi. It's six months in the wild and you can't "take it back" or just ignore it in continuity. From a storytelling standpoint, you have to find some way to make those events "work" in the context of Actual Good Star Wars Storytelling. And that's going to mean a shitload of outright ass pulls.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, Abbot of St. Costello-on-the-Hurlingbone at June 25, 2018 05:16 PM (AM1GF)
The story tripped over its dick during the prequels because Lucas wanted to hit W with propaganda. He totally screwed up the entire first trilogy (Only a sith deals in absolutes et. cetera). The Last Jedi only furthered the decline.
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:20 PM (+087i)
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Its a pity Bob Guccione is dead. He would know exactly what to do.
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 05:20 PM (2LelM)
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And then, after murdering about 275 bad guys, he wanders off down the road, tapping his sword like a cane on the ground, for another adventure."
Hey, I wonder if anyone ever thought about doing that in a Western....
Hey, I wonder if anyone ever thought about doing that in a Western....
Posted by: Sergio Leone at June 25, 2018 05:20 PM (k1TUh)
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228
"Iran played a match in the World Cup today. I'm torn on whethe to root
for them or not. The mullahs are evil but most of the players probably
hate them more than we do."
Also, you wonder about the consequences for a poor performance.
Posted by: goodluckduck at June 25, 2018 05:19 PM (rwaEp)Their tournament is over since they did not make it to the next stage but they were not bad in the group stage - won 1, lost 1 and drew 1.
"Iran played a match in the World Cup today. I'm torn on whethe to root
for them or not. The mullahs are evil but most of the players probably
hate them more than we do."
Also, you wonder about the consequences for a poor performance.
Posted by: goodluckduck at June 25, 2018 05:19 PM (rwaEp)Their tournament is over since they did not make it to the next stage but they were not bad in the group stage - won 1, lost 1 and drew 1.
Posted by: IC at June 25, 2018 05:21 PM (a0IVu)
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EA: Let's show how bad we can fuck up having control of a billion dollar license to print money by only releasing two games, one half completed, and the other so bloated with Microtransactions we're going to be the catalyst for the mainstream backlash against it that everyone has been predicting will happen for a while. No one can fuck up Star Wars worse than us!
Kathleen Kennedy: Hold my beer.
Kathleen Kennedy: Hold my beer.
Posted by: buzzion at June 25, 2018 05:21 PM (lKs2v)
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His Star Wars did "well" because everyone wanted to see the original actors back in their roles, the actual movie was a complete redo of the first one. Nostalgia was blinding.
Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:20 PM (uc45P)
Not completely. It was 110% more SJW.
His Star Wars did "well" because everyone wanted to see the original actors back in their roles, the actual movie was a complete redo of the first one. Nostalgia was blinding.
Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:20 PM (uc45P)
Not completely. It was 110% more SJW.
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:21 PM (+087i)
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218 Make the Obi Wan movie be a remake of the Zatoichi series of samurai movies (the all-time best samurai movies, in my opinion).
too bad they killed off the blind temple guard dude in rogue one.
too bad they killed off the blind temple guard dude in rogue one.
Posted by: Anachronda at June 25, 2018 05:21 PM (xGZ+b)
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Well, another section of society that no longer disguises their loathing of us. This should end well. At least it's all out in the open now.
Posted by: SteveOReno, as an intelligent person, I self-identify as a Moron at June 25, 2018 05:21 PM (2sCft)
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So you... put multimillion dollar companies into the hands of people who don't like the product those companies sell and in fact might even hate?
You'd think you'd have thanked her...
You'd think you'd have thanked her...
Posted by: Barack Obama at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (OSgHz)
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232 JJ Abrams by the way is also incredibly over rated.
I mean he at least can make a decent popcorn flick, but he's hardly some master at film making.
His Star Wars did "well" because everyone wanted to see the original actors back in their roles, the actual movie was a complete redo of the first one. Nostalgia was blinding.
Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:20 PM (uc45P)
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Who calls him a master filmmaker?
I don't anyone does.
It's largely a question of how much you appreciate the fun he can bring, which is a bit inconsistent, to be fair.
I mean he at least can make a decent popcorn flick, but he's hardly some master at film making.
His Star Wars did "well" because everyone wanted to see the original actors back in their roles, the actual movie was a complete redo of the first one. Nostalgia was blinding.
Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:20 PM (uc45P)
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Who calls him a master filmmaker?
I don't anyone does.
It's largely a question of how much you appreciate the fun he can bring, which is a bit inconsistent, to be fair.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (/v3lg)
246
Iran played a match in the World Cup today.
Saw a funny tweet video where between throwing rocks at the iran army, the protestors look up at a giant screen at a soccer game.
Iran played a match in the World Cup today.
Saw a funny tweet video where between throwing rocks at the iran army, the protestors look up at a giant screen at a soccer game.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (r+sAi)
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David Lynch & Zombie Stanley Kubrick would revive and save the franchise.
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. Ask Me About SMR & Ancient Slavonaut Theory at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (fA1SL)
Posted by: Deplorable Redneck Bitter Clinger at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (iiixZ)
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Kathleen Kennedy has ceded all creative control to director J.J. Abrams"
In other news, George McClellan has ceded all creative control to general Ambrose Burnside.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (ppaKI)
In other words, she got fired. Or demoted. She was told she was going to be doing that, believe you me.
In other news, George McClellan has ceded all creative control to general Ambrose Burnside.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (ppaKI)
In other words, she got fired. Or demoted. She was told she was going to be doing that, believe you me.
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (xL9OZ)
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Also, in the most stunning Rhodes memoir reveal of the day, incredibly naive Obama thought letting Assad cross his "red line" and gas his own people to death was a "really clever" way to own the neocons in Congress.
https://preview.tinyurl.com/y73cvtyx
https://preview.tinyurl.com/y73cvtyx
Posted by: Huck Follywood, coffee drinker at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (ULoJS)
251
this is me not giving a shit.
too much to ask for, but i would giggle like a little kid if Disney had to re-organize under BK law.
too much to ask for, but i would giggle like a little kid if Disney had to re-organize under BK law.
Posted by: redc1c4 at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (efxf0)
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234 No man wants to be Kennedy's replacement and become target #1 of the Hollywood femfreaks brigade.
Why invite the wrath of the lil' Marxist actresses like Brie Larson and Jessica Chastain as well as the online Tumblrista mob?
Posted by: Lizzy at June 25, 2018 05:20 PM (W+vEI)
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I'd do it. Could be fun.
Why invite the wrath of the lil' Marxist actresses like Brie Larson and Jessica Chastain as well as the online Tumblrista mob?
Posted by: Lizzy at June 25, 2018 05:20 PM (W+vEI)
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I'd do it. Could be fun.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (/v3lg)
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" Kathleen Kennedy has ceded all creative control to director J.J. Abrams"
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In other news, George McClellan has ceded all creative control to general Ambrose Burnside.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (ppaKI)
Yes, likewise, Charles I has ceded all creative control to Olly Cromwell.
" Kathleen Kennedy has ceded all creative control to director J.J. Abrams"
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In other news, George McClellan has ceded all creative control to general Ambrose Burnside.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (ppaKI)
Yes, likewise, Charles I has ceded all creative control to Olly Cromwell.
Posted by: BurtTC at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (9chmE)
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Make the Obi Wan movie be a remake of the Zatoichi series of samurai movies (the all-time best samurai movies, in my opinion).
Would this be set in the period between the rise of the Empire and Luke finding Obi Wan on Tatooine, while Obi Wan is on the lam?
Would this be set in the period between the rise of the Empire and Luke finding Obi Wan on Tatooine, while Obi Wan is on the lam?
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (yQpMk)
255
"The Democrats put their party in the hands of absolute lunatics so anything is possible.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (4ErVI)"
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I am stunned that Maxine Waters is not told to pull her head in. There is not a single sane person on the left side of politics. Don't they see where they are heading and how they are scaring the populatio?
You would think someone like David Brooks would do them a solid and point out what they are doing. What's more, here is a prime opportunity for Hillary to call for civility on her own side of politics if she wanted the gratitude of the neutral center.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (4ErVI)"
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I am stunned that Maxine Waters is not told to pull her head in. There is not a single sane person on the left side of politics. Don't they see where they are heading and how they are scaring the populatio?
You would think someone like David Brooks would do them a solid and point out what they are doing. What's more, here is a prime opportunity for Hillary to call for civility on her own side of politics if she wanted the gratitude of the neutral center.
Posted by: Decaf at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (Mymqt)
256
Why don't they turn to the writers and director of Pirates of Caribbean? Most of those were well done and fun to watch. Just change the pirate outfits with tights, boots and space swords.
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (2LelM)
257
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back!
admittedly in that one Hamill basically played himself. Most accurate character name ever for him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbafPrVesho
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 25, 2018 05:18 PM (k1TUh)
That movie was classic for the first 2/3 and then.... its like it ran out of steam
admittedly in that one Hamill basically played himself. Most accurate character name ever for him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbafPrVesho
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 25, 2018 05:18 PM (k1TUh)
That movie was classic for the first 2/3 and then.... its like it ran out of steam
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:23 PM (+087i)
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at June 25, 2018 05:23 PM (UFLLM)
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Chuck Norris in charge of Barbie. "
Hmmm.
No, it's been done. Search for "Nissan Barbie commercial"...
Hmmm.
No, it's been done. Search for "Nissan Barbie commercial"...
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:23 PM (7LY+6)
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192
One thing about Juan Williams and their ilk. They decide on talking
points, the memo goes out and they never go off script. Every Lib pundit
invited on Fox said the same exact words over and over again.
It isn't that Williams follows the script because he has orders to do so, it's that he's too stupid to come up with any original material, so he just parrots the line because that's the extent of his capabilities.
One thing about Juan Williams and their ilk. They decide on talking
points, the memo goes out and they never go off script. Every Lib pundit
invited on Fox said the same exact words over and over again.
It isn't that Williams follows the script because he has orders to do so, it's that he's too stupid to come up with any original material, so he just parrots the line because that's the extent of his capabilities.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:23 PM (LAe3v)
261
Who calls him a master filmmaker?
I don't anyone does.
It's largely a question of how much you appreciate the fun he can bring, which is a bit inconsistent, to be fair.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone
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Apparently Disney thinks he is when it comes to Sci-Fi movies
I don't anyone does.
It's largely a question of how much you appreciate the fun he can bring, which is a bit inconsistent, to be fair.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone
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Apparently Disney thinks he is when it comes to Sci-Fi movies
Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:23 PM (uc45P)
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256 Why don't they turn to the writers and director of Pirates of Caribbean? Most of those were well done and fun to watch. Just change the pirate outfits with tights, boots and space swords.
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (2LelM)
I had this discussion yesterday. The first was excellent. The second good, the third ok, then... WTF?
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (2LelM)
I had this discussion yesterday. The first was excellent. The second good, the third ok, then... WTF?
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:24 PM (+087i)
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Dwayne Johnson was fun to watch until he had to join the fray and stated he would be joining the kneelers if he were in the NFL.
Why alienate 50% of your fan base?
To be fair, I guess I could say the same about Chris Pratt after his MTV speech. Which was awesome.
Why alienate 50% of your fan base?
To be fair, I guess I could say the same about Chris Pratt after his MTV speech. Which was awesome.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at June 25, 2018 05:24 PM (xx+WQ)
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Get woke, go croak.
Posted by: ShainS at June 25, 2018 05:24 PM (7cTrk)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:24 PM (yQpMk)
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"Kathleen Kennedy has ceded all creative control to director J.J. Abrams, maybe to spare herself further blame, maybe because she wants to just sit this one out, or who knows, maybe because Disney wants the ball in someone else's hands."
Maybe Disney wants the ball in the hands of someone with real balls, not figurative balls.
Maybe Disney wants the ball in the hands of someone with real balls, not figurative balls.
Posted by: Anonymous White Male at June 25, 2018 05:24 PM (9BLnV)
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Or whatever it is that actually holds meaning for her.
Posted by: BurtTC at June 25, 2018 05:13 PM
Say hello to our newest franchise owner, Kathleen Kennedy! She comes to us from Hollywood, ready to take that next step and join the Red Hen family! She'll be responsible for ordering supplies, updating the daily specials, inspecting the forks to make sure they're clean, and keeping Nazis out! Welcome, Kathleen!
Posted by: BurtTC at June 25, 2018 05:13 PM
Say hello to our newest franchise owner, Kathleen Kennedy! She comes to us from Hollywood, ready to take that next step and join the Red Hen family! She'll be responsible for ordering supplies, updating the daily specials, inspecting the forks to make sure they're clean, and keeping Nazis out! Welcome, Kathleen!
Posted by: Perky Red Hen shill at June 25, 2018 05:24 PM (2NqXo)
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"254 Make the Obi Wan movie be a remake of the Zatoichi series of samurai movies (the all-time best samurai movies, in my opinion).
Would this be set in the period between the rise of the Empire and Luke finding Obi Wan on Tatooine, while Obi Wan is on the lam?
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (yQpMk)"
Yes, this is an often discussed concept for the Obi-wan movie. He's doing his thing staying out the way on Tatooine keeping an eye on Luke and trouble finds him.
Would this be set in the period between the rise of the Empire and Luke finding Obi Wan on Tatooine, while Obi Wan is on the lam?
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (yQpMk)"
Yes, this is an often discussed concept for the Obi-wan movie. He's doing his thing staying out the way on Tatooine keeping an eye on Luke and trouble finds him.
Posted by: Dr. Shatterhand at June 25, 2018 05:25 PM (Hzzxg)
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There are only two people who can save this franchise; Trump and Chuck Norris. Tell Iger to send me a check for my consulting.
Posted by: Gumby The Grateful at June 25, 2018 05:25 PM (2LelM)
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The bench in Hollyweird isn't very deep, is it. Everytime it is Sci-fi, JJ Anrahms gets attached. His stuff was good in the beginning, but now seems formulaic. Are there no other talented people?
We are gonna need to start re-booting dead directors.
We are gonna need to start re-booting dead directors.
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 05:25 PM (xL9OZ)
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217 It's like that SNL skit where the artist sings "kill the white people, but buy my record first." It's kind of true, you don't owe your audience anything, but then they really don't owe you anything either.
Posted by: goodluckduck at June 25, 2018 05:18 PM (rwaEp)
Anyone remember the Dixie Chicks?
Posted by: goodluckduck at June 25, 2018 05:18 PM (rwaEp)
Anyone remember the Dixie Chicks?
Posted by: rickl at June 25, 2018 05:25 PM (xjiRE)
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Then I'd make Kurosawas Ran In Space
Posted by: Ignoramus at June 25, 2018 05:18 PM (n+6mJ)
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I space, no one can hear your cry. But truly, a depressing eastern King Lear?
Posted by: Ignoramus at June 25, 2018 05:18 PM (n+6mJ)
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I space, no one can hear your cry. But truly, a depressing eastern King Lear?
Posted by: auscolpyr at June 25, 2018 05:25 PM (suO/a)
273
How a bout a space remake of Philidelphia Story, with Jar Jar Twink dying of Space Herpes?
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at June 25, 2018 05:23 PM (UFLLM)
I think you mean Philadelphia. Philadelphia Story was a great old romcom.
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at June 25, 2018 05:23 PM (UFLLM)
I think you mean Philadelphia. Philadelphia Story was a great old romcom.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at June 25, 2018 05:25 PM (xx+WQ)
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How a bout a space remake of Philidelphia Story, with Jar Jar Twink dying of Space Herpes?
Posted by: In Vino Veritits
Jar Jar in the Cary Grant or Jimmy Stewart role?
Posted by: In Vino Veritits
Jar Jar in the Cary Grant or Jimmy Stewart role?
Posted by: Bruce at June 25, 2018 05:25 PM (8ikIW)
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Can anyone name a film mark hamill was in
"The Postman" 1997?
Ooops, that was Kevin Costner. Sorry.
"The Postman" 1997?
Ooops, that was Kevin Costner. Sorry.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at June 25, 2018 05:25 PM (roQNm)
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200 "There are some crazy protests going on over in Iran, msm doesn't have a sniff about it."
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Embargoed. If it made the news Trump might offer encouragement to protesters which could lead to the fall of the ayatollahs and we can't have that."
The ironic thing is that the Mullah's are running things so badly at home that huge parts of the population is fed up - the economy is collapsing, and the Mullah's are wasting all of their money on the dreams of a Greater Persia.
And the latest downswing in their economy happened because Trump canceled the treaty - yes, that actually has had a huge effect, and Merkel isn't strong enough to save the Mullah's even though she wants to.
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Embargoed. If it made the news Trump might offer encouragement to protesters which could lead to the fall of the ayatollahs and we can't have that."
The ironic thing is that the Mullah's are running things so badly at home that huge parts of the population is fed up - the economy is collapsing, and the Mullah's are wasting all of their money on the dreams of a Greater Persia.
And the latest downswing in their economy happened because Trump canceled the treaty - yes, that actually has had a huge effect, and Merkel isn't strong enough to save the Mullah's even though she wants to.
Posted by: Sergio Leone at June 25, 2018 05:25 PM (k1TUh)
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I would buy Blackbelt Barbie.
For...my daughter...OBVIOUSLY... Sheesh, you guys.
Also Special Ops Barbie.
And maybe even Barbie, Texas Ranger.
Posted by: reason
Saw it on Facebook. A guy takes Barbies, removes all the hair, and then re-does them by hand and turns them into drag queens, make up, everything.
He's a fan of Ru Pauls.
For...my daughter...OBVIOUSLY... Sheesh, you guys.
Also Special Ops Barbie.
And maybe even Barbie, Texas Ranger.
Posted by: reason
Saw it on Facebook. A guy takes Barbies, removes all the hair, and then re-does them by hand and turns them into drag queens, make up, everything.
He's a fan of Ru Pauls.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 25, 2018 05:25 PM (W4LFA)
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off sock
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 25, 2018 05:26 PM (k1TUh)
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>>>She thinks that Star Wars never appealed to Kathleen Kennedy. Kathleen Kennedy didn't like the franchise, because it was, indeed, a boys' adventure franchise.
That is very odd. She was George Lucas' handpicked successor to lead Lucasfilm, and that was a few years before it was bought out by Disney. Disney just decided to keep her on.
Was Lucas so stupid that he never realized he was sitting across the table from someone who disliked the series? Did she smile and feign interest for years until she got the post?
I guess Lucas thought that because she was involved in a few successful projects in the past (like Indiana Jones) she could be entrusted with it? He didn't realize she was sitting there stewing with envy and resentment that Indiana Jones wasn't Indiana Jane?
To be a successful SJW that spoils a franchise, conceal your black heart well, and then strike while the iron is hot, I guess.
That is very odd. She was George Lucas' handpicked successor to lead Lucasfilm, and that was a few years before it was bought out by Disney. Disney just decided to keep her on.
Was Lucas so stupid that he never realized he was sitting across the table from someone who disliked the series? Did she smile and feign interest for years until she got the post?
I guess Lucas thought that because she was involved in a few successful projects in the past (like Indiana Jones) she could be entrusted with it? He didn't realize she was sitting there stewing with envy and resentment that Indiana Jones wasn't Indiana Jane?
To be a successful SJW that spoils a franchise, conceal your black heart well, and then strike while the iron is hot, I guess.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 25, 2018 05:26 PM (/qEW2)
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Who knew the force only worked on weak-willed soy bois?
Posted by: flounderbot, rebel, vulgarian, deplorabot, winner at June 25, 2018 05:26 PM (5jVnA)
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Also, in the most stunning Rhodes memoir reveal of the day, incredibly naive Obama thought letting Assad cross his "red line" and gas his own people to death was a "really clever" way to own the neocons in Congress.
https://preview.tinyurl.com/y73cvtyx
Posted by: Huck Follywood, coffee drinker at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (ULoJS)
Wanna be around when he explains that reason to God.
https://preview.tinyurl.com/y73cvtyx
Posted by: Huck Follywood, coffee drinker at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (ULoJS)
Wanna be around when he explains that reason to God.
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 05:26 PM (xL9OZ)
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She's not even a real kennedy
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:26 PM (Lg2h/)
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The Jedi are boring because they are pretty much indestructible. Hardly anyone can beat them. Even if you kill em they come back.
Posted by: f'd at June 25, 2018 05:26 PM (UdKB7)
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218 And then, after murdering about 275 bad guys, he wanders off down the road, tapping his sword like a cane on the ground, for another adventure.
There are some fun recurring characters. My favorite is Tane.
In the first movie, Tane is the sister of Tate, who offed his girlfriend when she got pregnant. At the end of the movie, Tane is waiting for Zatoichi on the main road, but he wanders off through the hills to avoid her.
A couple of movies later (I'm hazy on this one; been a while since I watched it) he runs into her again. She's going to be married to a carpenter, IIRC. This, naturally, doesn't happen because of the general mayhem that occurs at the climax.
In (I think) the next movie, Tane, now bitter, is married to an abusive man. She schemes with him and with the Yakuza to destroy Zatoichi. She fails, naturally, and winds up getting herself killed.
There's a fourth movie in which Tane is mentioned, but does not appear; it's just one of those whistful "you remind of Tane" thingies.
There are some fun recurring characters. My favorite is Tane.
In the first movie, Tane is the sister of Tate, who offed his girlfriend when she got pregnant. At the end of the movie, Tane is waiting for Zatoichi on the main road, but he wanders off through the hills to avoid her.
A couple of movies later (I'm hazy on this one; been a while since I watched it) he runs into her again. She's going to be married to a carpenter, IIRC. This, naturally, doesn't happen because of the general mayhem that occurs at the climax.
In (I think) the next movie, Tane, now bitter, is married to an abusive man. She schemes with him and with the Yakuza to destroy Zatoichi. She fails, naturally, and winds up getting herself killed.
There's a fourth movie in which Tane is mentioned, but does not appear; it's just one of those whistful "you remind of Tane" thingies.
Posted by: Anachronda at June 25, 2018 05:27 PM (NmR1a)
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I just start with the assumption that all the entertainment industry people, whose work I like, are lefty douchebags.
That way, when it turns out one of them isn't (I'm pleasantly
surprised at the David Lynch thing that came out today), I can be happy
about it.
Posted by: BurtTC at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (9chmE)
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I find the people who care about the politics of artists to be kind of weird.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:19 PM (/v3lg)
It's just basically a left brain/right brain thing.
Yes, these people are muddle-headed. It's what makes them "artists."
More or less.
That way, when it turns out one of them isn't (I'm pleasantly
surprised at the David Lynch thing that came out today), I can be happy
about it.
Posted by: BurtTC at June 25, 2018 05:17 PM (9chmE)
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I find the people who care about the politics of artists to be kind of weird.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:19 PM (/v3lg)
It's just basically a left brain/right brain thing.
Yes, these people are muddle-headed. It's what makes them "artists."
More or less.
Posted by: BurtTC at June 25, 2018 05:27 PM (9chmE)
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It isn't that Williams follows the script because he has orders to do so, it's that he's too stupid to come up with any original material, so he just parrots the line because that's the extent of his capabilities.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:23 PM (LAe3v)
No, he has his marching orders AND he's too stupid to come up with any original material. Just like his fellow mulatto what's-his-name.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:23 PM (LAe3v)
No, he has his marching orders AND he's too stupid to come up with any original material. Just like his fellow mulatto what's-his-name.
Posted by: Anonymous White Male at June 25, 2018 05:27 PM (9BLnV)
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>>>Why alienate 50% of your fan base? To be fair, I guess I could say the same about Chris Pratt after his MTV speech. Which was awesome.
I don't think a pro-prayer position will alienate 50% of any fan base.
I don't think a pro-prayer position will alienate 50% of any fan base.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at June 25, 2018 05:27 PM (ppaKI)
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261 Who calls him a master filmmaker?
I don't anyone does.
It's largely a question of how much you appreciate the fun he can bring, which is a bit inconsistent, to be fair.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone
_________
Apparently Disney thinks he is when it comes to Sci-Fi movies
Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:23 PM (uc45P)
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They think his movies will make them money.
That's different.
I don't anyone does.
It's largely a question of how much you appreciate the fun he can bring, which is a bit inconsistent, to be fair.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone
_________
Apparently Disney thinks he is when it comes to Sci-Fi movies
Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:23 PM (uc45P)
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They think his movies will make them money.
That's different.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:27 PM (/v3lg)
289
The ironic thing is that the Mullah's are
running things so badly at home that huge parts of the population is fed
up - the economy is collapsing, and the Mullah's are wasting all of
their money on the dreams of a Greater Persia.
And the latest downswing in their economy happened because Trump
canceled the treaty - yes, that actually has had a huge effect, and
Merkel isn't strong enough to save the Mullah's even though she wants
to.
Posted by: Sergio Leone
Soooo... what you're saying is that there's Good, Bad, and Ugly?
The ironic thing is that the Mullah's are
running things so badly at home that huge parts of the population is fed
up - the economy is collapsing, and the Mullah's are wasting all of
their money on the dreams of a Greater Persia.
And the latest downswing in their economy happened because Trump
canceled the treaty - yes, that actually has had a huge effect, and
Merkel isn't strong enough to save the Mullah's even though she wants
to.
Posted by: Sergio Leone
Soooo... what you're saying is that there's Good, Bad, and Ugly?
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:28 PM (LAe3v)
290
The Jedi are boring because they are pretty much indestructible. Hardly anyone can beat them. Even if you kill em they come back.
Posted by: f'd at June 25, 2018 05:26 PM (UdKB7)
I know, right?
Posted by: f'd at June 25, 2018 05:26 PM (UdKB7)
I know, right?
Posted by: Mary Sue Rey at June 25, 2018 05:28 PM (suO/a)
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"That is very odd. She was George Lucas' handpicked successor to lead Lucasfilm, and that was a few years before it was bought out by Disney. Disney just decided to keep her on.
Was Lucas so stupid that he never realized he was sitting across the table from someone who disliked the series? Did she smile and feign interest for years until she got the post?
I guess Lucas thought that because she was involved in a few successful projects in the past (like Indiana Jones) she could be entrusted with it? He didn't realize she was sitting there stewing with envy and resentment that Indiana Jones wasn't Indiana Jane?
To be a successful SJW that spoils a franchise, conceal your black heart well, and then strike while the iron is hot, I guess.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 25, 2018 05:26 PM (/qEW2)"
I don't know what's worse her being picked as the successor, or the guy who probably thought he'd get the gig Rick McCallum. I view McCallum as the consumate yes man, that validated every dopey impulse George may have had in constructing the prequels.
Was Lucas so stupid that he never realized he was sitting across the table from someone who disliked the series? Did she smile and feign interest for years until she got the post?
I guess Lucas thought that because she was involved in a few successful projects in the past (like Indiana Jones) she could be entrusted with it? He didn't realize she was sitting there stewing with envy and resentment that Indiana Jones wasn't Indiana Jane?
To be a successful SJW that spoils a franchise, conceal your black heart well, and then strike while the iron is hot, I guess.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 25, 2018 05:26 PM (/qEW2)"
I don't know what's worse her being picked as the successor, or the guy who probably thought he'd get the gig Rick McCallum. I view McCallum as the consumate yes man, that validated every dopey impulse George may have had in constructing the prequels.
Posted by: Dr. Shatterhand at June 25, 2018 05:28 PM (Hzzxg)
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254 Make the Obi Wan movie be a remake of the Zatoichi series of samurai movies (the all-time best samurai movies, in my opinion).
Would this be set in the period between the rise of the Empire and Luke finding Obi Wan on Tatooine, while Obi Wan is on the lam?
Posted by: Grump928(C
I don't know jack-doodle about the Star Wars plots or timelines, so I can't really answer that.
Would this be set in the period between the rise of the Empire and Luke finding Obi Wan on Tatooine, while Obi Wan is on the lam?
Posted by: Grump928(C
I don't know jack-doodle about the Star Wars plots or timelines, so I can't really answer that.
Posted by: zombie at June 25, 2018 05:28 PM (c+2jX)
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here is a prime opportunity for Hillary to call for civility
Her shrieking with that maniacal grin, "remain calm, citizens! All is well!" would scare the shit out of little children
Her shrieking with that maniacal grin, "remain calm, citizens! All is well!" would scare the shit out of little children
Posted by: t-bird at June 25, 2018 05:28 PM (OSgHz)
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"Mitt. Romney.
I want a finder's fee.
Posted by: Arch Stanton at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (zHjIL)"
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The best idea for all concerned. He will be able to do for Disney what he did for Winter Olympics. In Senate he will be the thorn in our side and only incur animosity on Utah voters who inflicted him on the country.
I want a finder's fee.
Posted by: Arch Stanton at June 25, 2018 05:10 PM (zHjIL)"
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The best idea for all concerned. He will be able to do for Disney what he did for Winter Olympics. In Senate he will be the thorn in our side and only incur animosity on Utah voters who inflicted him on the country.
Posted by: Decaf at June 25, 2018 05:28 PM (Mymqt)
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Yes... yes... reach out with your Hatred... all is proceeding precisely as I envisioned...
Careful - that blue lightning from the fingers would probably singe your fur.
Yes... yes... reach out with your Hatred... all is proceeding precisely as I envisioned...
Careful - that blue lightning from the fingers would probably singe your fur.
Posted by: DaveA at June 25, 2018 05:28 PM (FhXTo)
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If I had a lot of money, I'd release a whole series of Star Wars parodies, each maybe 5 or 10 minutes long, speculating what Star Wars would be like as made by famous styistic directors throughout history:
Hitchcock Star Wars
Sam Peckinpah Star Wars
David Lynch Star Wars
Quentin Tarantino Star Wars
Jacques Tati Star Wars
Posted by: zombie at June 25, 2018 05:01 PM (c+2jX)
Yasujiro Ozu Star Wars
The plucky rebels talk about how they're going to attack the Death Star while looking directly into the camera, then an ankle-level shot of the rebel base pyramids, then a shot of the survivors cheering as they return from the battle.
It has the advantage of being cheap to shoot since you don't have to do all the special effects of the battle scenes.
If I had a lot of money, I'd release a whole series of Star Wars parodies, each maybe 5 or 10 minutes long, speculating what Star Wars would be like as made by famous styistic directors throughout history:
Hitchcock Star Wars
Sam Peckinpah Star Wars
David Lynch Star Wars
Quentin Tarantino Star Wars
Jacques Tati Star Wars
Posted by: zombie at June 25, 2018 05:01 PM (c+2jX)
Yasujiro Ozu Star Wars
The plucky rebels talk about how they're going to attack the Death Star while looking directly into the camera, then an ankle-level shot of the rebel base pyramids, then a shot of the survivors cheering as they return from the battle.
It has the advantage of being cheap to shoot since you don't have to do all the special effects of the battle scenes.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 25, 2018 05:29 PM (XWkhW)
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>> JJ Abrams by the way is also incredibly over rated.
YES,
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TJM - Sure you'd do it, you likely don't have anything in your past that a lil' actress might threaten to turn into the latest #MeToo outrage.
I doubt there are that many clean directors in Hollywood - at risk even if they were involved peripherally, such as attending an industry friend's wild parties where sketchy stuff happened.
YES,
- - -
TJM - Sure you'd do it, you likely don't have anything in your past that a lil' actress might threaten to turn into the latest #MeToo outrage.
I doubt there are that many clean directors in Hollywood - at risk even if they were involved peripherally, such as attending an industry friend's wild parties where sketchy stuff happened.
Posted by: Lizzy at June 25, 2018 05:29 PM (W+vEI)
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Was Lucas so stupid that he never realized he was sitting across the table from someone who disliked the series?"
Perhaps he was more interested in finding someone he could stay a step or two ahead of... she'd never be a threat.
Perhaps he was more interested in finding someone he could stay a step or two ahead of... she'd never be a threat.
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:29 PM (7LY+6)
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If I were a billionaire, I'd have that guy writing scripts non stop until he died.
Posted by: simplemind at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (bGYeM)
I'm not sure I would want him becoming a script writer. He writes epic books that deal with amazing concepts. It's like making a Cadillac plow a cornfield. But he would, without question, excel at it as he excels at all his writing.
Posted by: simplemind at June 25, 2018 05:14 PM (bGYeM)
I'm not sure I would want him becoming a script writer. He writes epic books that deal with amazing concepts. It's like making a Cadillac plow a cornfield. But he would, without question, excel at it as he excels at all his writing.
Posted by: trev006 at June 25, 2018 05:29 PM (kAwA6)
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I've not heard this addressed before now, although Ace certainly came close to nailing the issue in his write up on this. The fact is the main reason the Star Wars franchise is failing so badly is that Disney completely misread the fan base. Or did so willfully (as in what Kennedy is supposed to have said about not owing anything to the fans).
And that is that the fan base is not just made up of mostly males, but mostly white males. From the very beginning that has been the case. But that is not what the SJW crowd at Disney wanted to hear, so they ended up with Soy Wars, complete with wall to wall grrrrrl power, and the fan base that had kept the franchise afloat all these years stayed home for the most part. And now the whole thing is falling apart.
And that is that the fan base is not just made up of mostly males, but mostly white males. From the very beginning that has been the case. But that is not what the SJW crowd at Disney wanted to hear, so they ended up with Soy Wars, complete with wall to wall grrrrrl power, and the fan base that had kept the franchise afloat all these years stayed home for the most part. And now the whole thing is falling apart.
Posted by: The Oort Cloud - Source of all SMODs at June 25, 2018 05:30 PM (oiwwc)
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How about a retired Jedi had his ship stolen and his pet Jawa killed by a criminal sect of the dark side and he goes on a rampage and kills everyone in their sect.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at June 25, 2018 05:30 PM (xx+WQ)
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254 Make the Obi Wan movie be a remake of the Zatoichi series of samurai movies (the all-time best samurai movies, in my opinion).
Would this be set in the period between the rise of the Empire and Luke finding Obi Wan on Tatooine, while Obi Wan is on the lam?
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (yQpMk)
I said I laid out a basic framework before. Part of the supposed backstory of Luke and Obi Wan on Tattooine is that Obi Wan saved Luke from a Krayt Dragon when he was younger. My idea is you have Obi Wan rejecting the Force, and no longer using it. But he runs into a group of people needing help dealing with Sand People. He agrees reluctantly. They wind up doing something to piss him off and he leaves them to their fate. That's when you have him come across Luke and the Krayt Dragon, and he saves him not realizing who it was until afterwards. Have him get chewed out by Owen for being around the boy, and you end with the him returning to help the other people, and he returns to the Force, etc.
Would this be set in the period between the rise of the Empire and Luke finding Obi Wan on Tatooine, while Obi Wan is on the lam?
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (yQpMk)
I said I laid out a basic framework before. Part of the supposed backstory of Luke and Obi Wan on Tattooine is that Obi Wan saved Luke from a Krayt Dragon when he was younger. My idea is you have Obi Wan rejecting the Force, and no longer using it. But he runs into a group of people needing help dealing with Sand People. He agrees reluctantly. They wind up doing something to piss him off and he leaves them to their fate. That's when you have him come across Luke and the Krayt Dragon, and he saves him not realizing who it was until afterwards. Have him get chewed out by Owen for being around the boy, and you end with the him returning to help the other people, and he returns to the Force, etc.
Posted by: buzzion at June 25, 2018 05:30 PM (lKs2v)
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Posted by: Sergio Leone at June 25, 2018 05:25 PM (k1TUh)
If you want people to know, post your comment and link on the message boards. Not the snarky MSM part, just about the riots in Iran.
WaPo, NYT, Yahoo...wherever. I used to do it all the time. Works well. Just 2 or 3 is enough. Heck, 1 is.
If you want people to know, post your comment and link on the message boards. Not the snarky MSM part, just about the riots in Iran.
WaPo, NYT, Yahoo...wherever. I used to do it all the time. Works well. Just 2 or 3 is enough. Heck, 1 is.
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 05:30 PM (xL9OZ)
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Was Lucas so stupid that he never realized he was sitting across the table from someone who disliked the series? Did she smile and feign interest for years until she got the post?
I guess Lucas thought that because she was involved in a few successful projects in the past (like Indiana Jones) she could be entrusted with it? He didn't realize she was sitting there stewing with envy and resentment that Indiana Jones wasn't Indiana Jane?
To be a successful SJW that spoils a franchise, conceal your black heart well, and then strike while the iron is hot, I guess.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 25, 2018 05:26 PM (/qEW2)
Like many feminists that have climbed the corporate ladder, they give blowjobs until they get where they want, then they rail against how men oppress women.
I guess Lucas thought that because she was involved in a few successful projects in the past (like Indiana Jones) she could be entrusted with it? He didn't realize she was sitting there stewing with envy and resentment that Indiana Jones wasn't Indiana Jane?
To be a successful SJW that spoils a franchise, conceal your black heart well, and then strike while the iron is hot, I guess.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 25, 2018 05:26 PM (/qEW2)
Like many feminists that have climbed the corporate ladder, they give blowjobs until they get where they want, then they rail against how men oppress women.
Posted by: Anonymous White Male at June 25, 2018 05:30 PM (9BLnV)
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After I got over the alternate timeline thing, I rather enjoyed JJ Trek.
Something about Kirk as a willful juvenile delinquent just seemed right on.
Something about Kirk as a willful juvenile delinquent just seemed right on.
Posted by: Axeman at June 25, 2018 05:30 PM (vDqXW)
Posted by: redridinghood at June 25, 2018 05:30 PM (PvFoN)
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Wanna be around when he explains that reason to God."
Practically Perfect People never explain anything.
Practically Perfect People never explain anything.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 25, 2018 05:30 PM (k1TUh)
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277 He's a fan of Ru Pauls.
i'm pretty sure the plural of "ru paul" is "rus paul". like "mothers-in-law", "attorneys general", and "roots beer".
i'm pretty sure the plural of "ru paul" is "rus paul". like "mothers-in-law", "attorneys general", and "roots beer".
Posted by: Anachronda at June 25, 2018 05:30 PM (NmR1a)
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Okay, horde, help me troll the Beto campaign here in TX.
They're texting me asking if they can "count on my vote"
Not sure how they got my number, but I share a name with a former Dem. candidate. I have gotten his mail before, a thank you letter for attending some democrat function. And when I randomly met Ronnie Earle in a mall here, he thought I was the candidate guy.
So, there is a chance, small but humorous, that they have my number thinking they have this candidate?
At a minimum, I get to snark back to this text.
At maximum, it could steamroll into something truly entertaining.
Need trolling suggestions, stat.
They're texting me asking if they can "count on my vote"
Not sure how they got my number, but I share a name with a former Dem. candidate. I have gotten his mail before, a thank you letter for attending some democrat function. And when I randomly met Ronnie Earle in a mall here, he thought I was the candidate guy.
So, there is a chance, small but humorous, that they have my number thinking they have this candidate?
At a minimum, I get to snark back to this text.
At maximum, it could steamroll into something truly entertaining.
Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
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I guess Lucas thought that because she was involved in a few successful projects in the past (like Indiana Jones) she could be entrusted with it? He didn't realize she was sitting there stewing with envy and resentment that Indiana Jones wasn't Indiana Jane?
Posted by: Dr. Shatterhand at June 25, 2018 05:28 PM (Hzzxg)
Well, she was involved in Indiana Jones as Spielberg's assistant. I mean, if that was the motivation, Disney should have just cut to the chase and hired Kate Capshaw for the job. She at least starred in Indiana Jones and her proximity to Spielberg's...um greatness was closer. I think.
Posted by: Dr. Shatterhand at June 25, 2018 05:28 PM (Hzzxg)
Well, she was involved in Indiana Jones as Spielberg's assistant. I mean, if that was the motivation, Disney should have just cut to the chase and hired Kate Capshaw for the job. She at least starred in Indiana Jones and her proximity to Spielberg's...um greatness was closer. I think.
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (+087i)
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Star Wars is 2.5 good movies almost 40 years ago.
Let's stop trying to resuscitate the corpse and let it RIP.
Let's stop trying to resuscitate the corpse and let it RIP.
Posted by: Axeman at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (vDqXW)
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I said I laid out a basic framework before. Part of the supposed backstory of Luke and Obi Wan on Tattooine is that Obi Wan saved Luke from a Krayt Dragon when he was younger. My idea is you have Obi Wan rejecting the Force, and no longer using it. But he runs into a group of people needing help dealing with Sand People. He agrees reluctantly. They wind up doing something to piss him off and he leaves them to their fate. That's when you have him come across Luke and the Krayt Dragon, and he saves him not realizing who it was until afterwards. Have him get chewed out by Owen for being around the boy, and you end with the him returning to help the other people, and he returns to the Force, etc.
Posted by: buzzion at June 25, 2018 05:30 PM (lKs2v)
I would pay to see this movie, if the right actor was cast as Obi Wan.
Posted by: buzzion at June 25, 2018 05:30 PM (lKs2v)
I would pay to see this movie, if the right actor was cast as Obi Wan.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (yQpMk)
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*snorts a line*
45% of the country voted for Hitlery! Er, Hillary! They're gonna LOVE our movies!
Well maybe not the guy half. Or the black ones. But man the whiter female gay ones, we're in!
*pops Xanex*
*snorts a line*
45% of the country voted for Hitlery! Er, Hillary! They're gonna LOVE our movies!
Well maybe not the guy half. Or the black ones. But man the whiter female gay ones, we're in!
*pops Xanex*
Posted by: Disney StratPlan VP #27 at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (UFLLM)
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Posted by: Dr. Shatterhand at June 25, 2018 05:28 PM (Hzzxg)
Lucas is a dunce. He pussified Han, when Greedo shot first, and set the trajectory for Social Justice Wars. It gives him too much credit to think she pulled one over on him.
Lucas is a dunce. He pussified Han, when Greedo shot first, and set the trajectory for Social Justice Wars. It gives him too much credit to think she pulled one over on him.
Posted by: flounderbot, rebel, vulgarian, deplorabot, winner at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (5jVnA)
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They think his movies will make them money.
That's different.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone
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Do you just enjoy just being argumentative?
I just explained why his version of Star Wars did well, it wasn't that it was a great movie. It was a complete rehash but people wanted to see the original characters after so many decades, so it got a largely positive response.
That's different.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone
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Do you just enjoy just being argumentative?
I just explained why his version of Star Wars did well, it wasn't that it was a great movie. It was a complete rehash but people wanted to see the original characters after so many decades, so it got a largely positive response.
Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (uc45P)
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Disney completely misread the fan base. "
You mean a business built on appealing to young children and princess stories might not be able to appeal to some other audiences?
Do tell.
You mean a business built on appealing to young children and princess stories might not be able to appeal to some other audiences?
Do tell.
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (7LY+6)
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This a whole new level of the Peter Principle.
Fuck up so bad nobody will take on the flaming bag of poo.
Got to hand it to this woman. I don't know of any man that could have done this.
Fuck up so bad nobody will take on the flaming bag of poo.
Got to hand it to this woman. I don't know of any man that could have done this.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (pw+jk)
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At a minimum, I get to snark back to this text.
At maximum, it could steamroll into something truly entertaining.
Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
Oh god. You should offer to write an official endoresement
At maximum, it could steamroll into something truly entertaining.
Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
Oh god. You should offer to write an official endoresement
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (+087i)
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The bench in Hollyweird isn't very deep, is it.
Everytime it is Sci-fi, JJ Anrahms gets attached. His stuff was good in
the beginning, but now seems formulaic. Are there no other talented
people?
We are gonna need to start re-booting dead directors.
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 05:25 PM (xL9OZ)
The aforementioned James Gunn. The Duffer brothers.
Everytime it is Sci-fi, JJ Anrahms gets attached. His stuff was good in
the beginning, but now seems formulaic. Are there no other talented
people?
We are gonna need to start re-booting dead directors.
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 05:25 PM (xL9OZ)
The aforementioned James Gunn. The Duffer brothers.
Posted by: BurtTC at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (9chmE)
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>>>Was Lucas so stupid that he never realized he was sitting across the table from someone who disliked the series?
She was cool until she got that Order 66 call.
She was cool until she got that Order 66 call.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (ppaKI)
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JJ Abrams by the way is also incredibly over rated.
That he killed Pike instead of making him a beep beep vegetable was what made me think he was clueless.
That he killed Pike instead of making him a beep beep vegetable was what made me think he was clueless.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (xx+WQ)
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301
How about a retired Jedi had his ship stolen and his pet Jawa killed by a
criminal sect of the dark side and he goes on a rampage and kills
everyone in their sect.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp
Seems improbable. An alternative: a Jedi finds it very difficult to hang shelves, and goes on a rampage and kills everyone in his sect.
How about a retired Jedi had his ship stolen and his pet Jawa killed by a
criminal sect of the dark side and he goes on a rampage and kills
everyone in their sect.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp
Seems improbable. An alternative: a Jedi finds it very difficult to hang shelves, and goes on a rampage and kills everyone in his sect.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (LAe3v)
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Something unexpected has been gradually making itself known to geologists in the United States. A huge mass of molten rock is creeping upwards beneath the nations north eastern states.
The upwelling we detected is like a hot-air balloon, and we infer that something is rising up through the deeper part of our planet under New England,
LOL
Good Bye Red Soxs
The upwelling we detected is like a hot-air balloon, and we infer that something is rising up through the deeper part of our planet under New England,
LOL
Good Bye Red Soxs
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:33 PM (Lg2h/)
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Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
"Well, bless your heart! Of course you can count on my vote. I vote in every election. Let's see, I voted for Reagan, I voted against Carter, I voted against Clinton, and then I got smart and started voting my vote and also the votes of several folks in nursing homes and cemeteries, just like the Democrats do."
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
"Well, bless your heart! Of course you can count on my vote. I vote in every election. Let's see, I voted for Reagan, I voted against Carter, I voted against Clinton, and then I got smart and started voting my vote and also the votes of several folks in nursing homes and cemeteries, just like the Democrats do."
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:33 PM (7UW64)
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318 At a minimum, I get to snark back to this text.
At maximum, it could steamroll into something truly entertaining.
Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
Oh god. You should offer to write an official endoresement
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (+087i)
Better yet, offer to meet him for an endorsement and photo op
At maximum, it could steamroll into something truly entertaining.
Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
Oh god. You should offer to write an official endoresement
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (+087i)
Better yet, offer to meet him for an endorsement and photo op
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:33 PM (+087i)
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Give Star Wars to Brad Bird or just shelve it for ten years until the Kennedy abomination is forgotten.
Posted by: Larsen E. Whipsnade at June 25, 2018 05:33 PM (bML9A)
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selective audience : unlocked
Posted by: muckrack at June 25, 2018 05:33 PM (DoqY9)
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:33 PM (7LY+6)
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Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:22 PM (/v3lg)
Only if you like chubby chasing transitional trans fat girls.
Only if you like chubby chasing transitional trans fat girls.
Posted by: jakee308 at June 25, 2018 05:33 PM (psHEv)
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Saw it on Facebook. A guy takes Barbies, removes all the hair, and then re-does them by hand and turns them into drag queens, make up, everything.
He's a fan of Ru Pauls.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 25, 2018 05:25 PM (W4LFA)
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Is this meant to be a legit product or spoofery?
Also, how does he make them fat 'n frumpy?
He's a fan of Ru Pauls.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 25, 2018 05:25 PM (W4LFA)
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Is this meant to be a legit product or spoofery?
Also, how does he make them fat 'n frumpy?
Posted by: reason at June 25, 2018 05:34 PM (W2YA6)
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Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
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Ask them how they plan on getting illegal criminal invaders to vote democrat and you are more than willing to help them do that.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
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Ask them how they plan on getting illegal criminal invaders to vote democrat and you are more than willing to help them do that.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at June 25, 2018 05:34 PM (pw+jk)
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325 318 At a minimum, I get to snark back to this text.
At maximum, it could steamroll into something truly entertaining.
Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
Oh god. You should offer to write an official endoresement
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (+087i)
Better yet, offer to meet him for an endorsement and photo op
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:33 PM (+087i)
The look on their faces when you walked out to shake his hand would be priceless. It'd make the papers for sure.
At maximum, it could steamroll into something truly entertaining.
Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
Oh god. You should offer to write an official endoresement
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (+087i)
Better yet, offer to meet him for an endorsement and photo op
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:33 PM (+087i)
The look on their faces when you walked out to shake his hand would be priceless. It'd make the papers for sure.
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:34 PM (+087i)
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Your alternative of course is to do Gone with the Wind in space. Only with spaces elves!
Since Hollywood doesn't seem to really come up with anything new.
Since Hollywood doesn't seem to really come up with anything new.
Posted by: Damnedyankee at June 25, 2018 05:34 PM (37IEG)
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Cue up Springsteen "Glory Days"
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at June 25, 2018 05:34 PM (roQNm)
335
I still cant believe they fuc# up Solo
Posted by: renowebb at June 25, 2018 05:34 PM (irc3O)
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who has previously declared that she owes nothing to the male fans of Star Wars (who, let's face it, have maintained the value of the franchise for 40+ years)
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I totally agree with her there. There company owes the fans NOTHING. But the comment is kind of stupid insofar as no fan giving a negative comment has argued that Lucasfilm has committed some sort of breach of contract for producing shitty movies.
The problem is that too many movie goers think that they owe Disney their viewership. They think they are somehow obligated to see the next big special effects extravaganza by Disney, even if it will annoy them.
And Disney knows that they will whine but will keep coming back. And that is what emboldens them to take such a contemptuous attitude towards their customers.
EVS is doing very well with Cyberfrog crowdfunding, and says that comic authors keep asking him "How can I go indy like you?" and the most important thing he tells them is "respect your customers".
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I totally agree with her there. There company owes the fans NOTHING. But the comment is kind of stupid insofar as no fan giving a negative comment has argued that Lucasfilm has committed some sort of breach of contract for producing shitty movies.
The problem is that too many movie goers think that they owe Disney their viewership. They think they are somehow obligated to see the next big special effects extravaganza by Disney, even if it will annoy them.
And Disney knows that they will whine but will keep coming back. And that is what emboldens them to take such a contemptuous attitude towards their customers.
EVS is doing very well with Cyberfrog crowdfunding, and says that comic authors keep asking him "How can I go indy like you?" and the most important thing he tells them is "respect your customers".
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 25, 2018 05:34 PM (/qEW2)
337
Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
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Tell them that you can support him if he promises to confiscate guns.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
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Tell them that you can support him if he promises to confiscate guns.
Posted by: redridinghood at June 25, 2018 05:34 PM (PvFoN)
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I would just like to say: Hollywood ruined romantic movies a long time ago.
Posted by: Texian ette at June 25, 2018 05:35 PM (gou4q)
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>>Also, in the most stunning Rhodes memoir reveal of the day, incredibly naive Obama thought letting Assad cross his "red line" and gas his own people to death was a "really clever" way to own the neocons in Congress.
*Imagines Peewee Herman crashing and tumbling off his bike, quickly getting up and declaring, "I meant to do that!"*
*Imagines Peewee Herman crashing and tumbling off his bike, quickly getting up and declaring, "I meant to do that!"*
Posted by: Lizzy at June 25, 2018 05:35 PM (W+vEI)
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Why alienate 50% of your fan base? To be fair, I guess I could say the same about Chris Pratt after his MTV speech. Which was awesome.
I don't think a pro-prayer position will alienate 50% of any fan base.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at June 25, 2018 05:27 PM (ppaKI)
That was a clever speech. He alternated god stuff with practical day to day stuff. It wasn't preachy at all. At the end he told the kids God loves them and wants the best for them (something like that). If I was growing up in this current culture I would want someone to say that to me. Kids are lost, is my impression.
I don't think a pro-prayer position will alienate 50% of any fan base.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at June 25, 2018 05:27 PM (ppaKI)
That was a clever speech. He alternated god stuff with practical day to day stuff. It wasn't preachy at all. At the end he told the kids God loves them and wants the best for them (something like that). If I was growing up in this current culture I would want someone to say that to me. Kids are lost, is my impression.
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 05:35 PM (xL9OZ)
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:35 PM (7LY+6)
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Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
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You want to send him Beto Mail?
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
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You want to send him Beto Mail?
Posted by: Axeman at June 25, 2018 05:35 PM (vDqXW)
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You mean a business built on appealing to young children and princess stories might not be able to appeal to some other audiences?
Do tell.
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (7LY+6)
You'd have to be a complete mongoloid to screw up Star Wars. Get a serviceable cast, an average space fantasy script, good heroes and evil villains (an area where Disney once excelled), shake with a side of Lucasfilm CGI, and serve.
Disney decided this would be better as an SJW lecture, and so accomplished the impossible dream of making Star Wars mortal. If a Solo movie can fail? Anything can fail.
Do tell.
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (7LY+6)
You'd have to be a complete mongoloid to screw up Star Wars. Get a serviceable cast, an average space fantasy script, good heroes and evil villains (an area where Disney once excelled), shake with a side of Lucasfilm CGI, and serve.
Disney decided this would be better as an SJW lecture, and so accomplished the impossible dream of making Star Wars mortal. If a Solo movie can fail? Anything can fail.
Posted by: trev006 at June 25, 2018 05:35 PM (kAwA6)
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Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan
Don't. Just delete it. I got some dem candidate email this weekend. If you reply, #1., they won't tead it & #2, they'll know it's a legit, live email address and sell it.
Posted by: TexasDan
Don't. Just delete it. I got some dem candidate email this weekend. If you reply, #1., they won't tead it & #2, they'll know it's a legit, live email address and sell it.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 25, 2018 05:35 PM (W4LFA)
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"Cater"? "Cater?!"
As in I must genuflect daily to the Great God Diversity Above All Things and every female lead must be Kick Ass and Totally Brilliant, and every African American Totes Science Master and Cool, and every white, male must be Foil for Kickass Chick and Other Hipper Persons of Color?
Cater? As in I must be forced to view men kissing and clap with delight, and actually feel sexual titillation at the act lest I commit the sin of Hate-o-phobia?
GOD FORBID anyone should be forced to "cater" to someone else's preferences.
As in I must genuflect daily to the Great God Diversity Above All Things and every female lead must be Kick Ass and Totally Brilliant, and every African American Totes Science Master and Cool, and every white, male must be Foil for Kickass Chick and Other Hipper Persons of Color?
Cater? As in I must be forced to view men kissing and clap with delight, and actually feel sexual titillation at the act lest I commit the sin of Hate-o-phobia?
GOD FORBID anyone should be forced to "cater" to someone else's preferences.
Posted by: xnycpeasant at June 25, 2018 05:36 PM (koNhm)
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As long as Hollywood refuses to tap into the vast and fabulous works of CJ Cherryh, they will continue to show that they have not a clue regarding SciFi.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:36 PM (yQpMk)
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That was a clever speech. He alternated god stuff with practical day to day stuff. It wasn't preachy at all. At the end he told the kids God loves them and wants the best for them (something like that). If I was growing up in this current culture I would want someone to say that to me. Kids are lost, is my impression.
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 05:35 PM (xL9OZ)
I really honed in on the poop at parties part. I mean, that was some first class advice. Dude has it down.
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 05:35 PM (xL9OZ)
I really honed in on the poop at parties part. I mean, that was some first class advice. Dude has it down.
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:36 PM (+087i)
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Mark Hamill was also brought in to fuck up Seaquest DSV. He was an alien.
Posted by: madamemayhem (uppity wench) at June 25, 2018 05:36 PM (myjNJ)
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Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
I was thinking of doing that but instead I just told them to take me off their list. I assume they got ahold of Republican contribution list but I can't figure out their end game.
I was thinking of doing that but instead I just told them to take me off their list. I assume they got ahold of Republican contribution list but I can't figure out their end game.
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at June 25, 2018 05:36 PM (xx+WQ)
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OT, King Abdullah and his lovely Queen Rania are visiting the WH...must look for pics.
Posted by: IC at June 25, 2018 05:36 PM (a0IVu)
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315 They think his movies will make them money.
That's different.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone
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Do you just enjoy just being argumentative?
I just explained why his version of Star Wars did well, it wasn't that it was a great movie. It was a complete rehash but people wanted to see the original characters after so many decades, so it got a largely positive response.
Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (uc45P)
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I don't see how your argument precludes the idea that Disney is going with Abrams because he helped them make money before.
We know that suits aren't creative. They're in it for the money, and Abrams has performed that function before.
Also, you act like your conclusion is the one Disney will share. That's an odd presumption.
That's different.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone
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Do you just enjoy just being argumentative?
I just explained why his version of Star Wars did well, it wasn't that it was a great movie. It was a complete rehash but people wanted to see the original characters after so many decades, so it got a largely positive response.
Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (uc45P)
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I don't see how your argument precludes the idea that Disney is going with Abrams because he helped them make money before.
We know that suits aren't creative. They're in it for the money, and Abrams has performed that function before.
Also, you act like your conclusion is the one Disney will share. That's an odd presumption.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:37 PM (Jj43a)
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So Dad has been a moron in every commercial or sitcom for how many years.
And you want to talk about kickass 90 lb chicks NOW?
And you want to talk about kickass 90 lb chicks NOW?
Posted by: Damnedyankee at June 25, 2018 05:37 PM (37IEG)
Posted by: Max Power at June 25, 2018 05:37 PM (q177U)
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The look on their faces when you walked out to shake his hand would be priceless. It'd make the papers for sure.
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:34 PM (+087i)
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I have to keep my day job in the process. But maybe with a proper disguise, and a Trump signed MAGA hat...
Posted by: Jollyroger at June 25, 2018 05:34 PM (+087i)
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I have to keep my day job in the process. But maybe with a proper disguise, and a Trump signed MAGA hat...
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:37 PM (yL25O)
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Disney completely misread the fan base. "
You mean a business built on appealing to young children and princess stories might not be able to appeal to some other audiences?
Do tell.
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (7LY+6)
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For a good long time Disney was good at making kids movies that also had enough snark moments for adults to also enjoy watching them, while those moments went over kids heads. No more.
You mean a business built on appealing to young children and princess stories might not be able to appeal to some other audiences?
Do tell.
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (7LY+6)
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For a good long time Disney was good at making kids movies that also had enough snark moments for adults to also enjoy watching them, while those moments went over kids heads. No more.
Posted by: Calm Mentor at June 25, 2018 05:37 PM (I16G8)
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Think of all the cool moves a space samurai could do in zero gravity. But no, we got Lucas's complete lack of imagination.
Posted by: Alpine Crotch at June 25, 2018 05:38 PM (oG7eD)
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Kids are lost, is my impression.
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 05:35 PM (xL9OZ)
Well, not my kid. My kid serves Mass, plays baseball and hockey, and is considering the Navy as a career move if the pro-hockey thing doesn't pan out and he doesn't make it in the seminary.
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 05:35 PM (xL9OZ)
Well, not my kid. My kid serves Mass, plays baseball and hockey, and is considering the Navy as a career move if the pro-hockey thing doesn't pan out and he doesn't make it in the seminary.
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:38 PM (7UW64)
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Is this meant to be a legit product or spoofery?
Also, how does he make them fat 'n frumpy?
Posted by: reason
I guess legit. He paints them up just like a drag queen. He hand stitches hair back in so he can make it longer and style it.
Also, how does he make them fat 'n frumpy?
Posted by: reason
I guess legit. He paints them up just like a drag queen. He hand stitches hair back in so he can make it longer and style it.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 25, 2018 05:38 PM (W4LFA)
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Okay, horde, help me troll the Beto campaign here in TX.
They're texting me asking if they can "count on my vote"
Not sure how they got my number, but I share a name with a former Dem. candidate. I have gotten his mail before, a thank you letter for attending some democrat function. And when I randomly met Ronnie Earle in a mall here, he thought I was the candidate guy.
So, there is a chance, small but humorous, that they have my number thinking they have this candidate?
At a minimum, I get to snark back to this text.
At maximum, it could steamroll into something truly entertaining.
Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
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Tell them they should challenge Ted to a game of hoops.
They "contacted me" several months ago. Right around the time that Cruz had just taken Zuckerberg to the woodshed. I replied with a link to the YouTube video of Cruz, and said that this was precisely why I would never vote for a big-government socialist who was taking in more out-of-state dollars than any other previous Texas Senatorial candidate. I also made sure to refer to him as Robert O'Rourke.
A day later, I got a canned, "OK, we'll update our records, thanks!"
You do that, Robert.
They're texting me asking if they can "count on my vote"
Not sure how they got my number, but I share a name with a former Dem. candidate. I have gotten his mail before, a thank you letter for attending some democrat function. And when I randomly met Ronnie Earle in a mall here, he thought I was the candidate guy.
So, there is a chance, small but humorous, that they have my number thinking they have this candidate?
At a minimum, I get to snark back to this text.
At maximum, it could steamroll into something truly entertaining.
Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
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Tell them they should challenge Ted to a game of hoops.
They "contacted me" several months ago. Right around the time that Cruz had just taken Zuckerberg to the woodshed. I replied with a link to the YouTube video of Cruz, and said that this was precisely why I would never vote for a big-government socialist who was taking in more out-of-state dollars than any other previous Texas Senatorial candidate. I also made sure to refer to him as Robert O'Rourke.
A day later, I got a canned, "OK, we'll update our records, thanks!"
You do that, Robert.
Posted by: reason at June 25, 2018 05:38 PM (W2YA6)
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Disney decided this would be better as an SJW lecture, and so accomplished the impossible dream of making Star Wars mortal.
Posted by: trev006 at June 25, 2018 05:35 PM (kAwA6)
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And they got Rian Johnson to write it, whose idea of story is ticking off a list of movie tropes he reversed.
Posted by: trev006 at June 25, 2018 05:35 PM (kAwA6)
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And they got Rian Johnson to write it, whose idea of story is ticking off a list of movie tropes he reversed.
Posted by: Axeman at June 25, 2018 05:39 PM (vDqXW)
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I don't see how your argument precludes the idea that Disney is going with Abrams because he helped them make money before.
We know that suits aren't creative. They're in it for the money, and Abrams has performed that function before.
Also, you act like your conclusion is the one Disney will share. That's an odd presumption.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone
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Where are you on the spectrum?
We know that suits aren't creative. They're in it for the money, and Abrams has performed that function before.
Also, you act like your conclusion is the one Disney will share. That's an odd presumption.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone
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Where are you on the spectrum?
Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:39 PM (uc45P)
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For a good long time Disney was good at making kids movies that also had enough snark moments for adults to also enjoy watching them, while those moments went over kids heads."
1989 - 1999.
1989 - 1999.
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:39 PM (7LY+6)
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"Lucas is a dunce. He pussified Han, when Greedo shot first, and set the trajectory for Social Justice Wars. It gives him too much credit to think she pulled one over on him.
Posted by: flounderbot, rebel, vulgarian, deplorabot, winner at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (5jVnA)"
Again on this, you have George offering something that makes his franchise worse, and he's surrounded by professional yes men like McCallum, that just around and say "wow, George, that's your best idea yet. The fans will love it!"
instead of
"you can't do that George, as it fundamentally alters the significance of the scene, and undercuts Han Solo's Character development from a morally ambiguous criminal to roguish hero"
Posted by: flounderbot, rebel, vulgarian, deplorabot, winner at June 25, 2018 05:32 PM (5jVnA)"
Again on this, you have George offering something that makes his franchise worse, and he's surrounded by professional yes men like McCallum, that just around and say "wow, George, that's your best idea yet. The fans will love it!"
instead of
"you can't do that George, as it fundamentally alters the significance of the scene, and undercuts Han Solo's Character development from a morally ambiguous criminal to roguish hero"
Posted by: Dr. Shatterhand at June 25, 2018 05:39 PM (Hzzxg)
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I guess legit. He paints them up just like a drag queen. He hand stitches hair back in so he can make it longer and style it.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 25, 2018 05:38 PM (W4LFA)
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Gross. Hard pass on Mental Issues Barbie.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 25, 2018 05:38 PM (W4LFA)
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Gross. Hard pass on Mental Issues Barbie.
Posted by: reason at June 25, 2018 05:40 PM (W2YA6)
365
"You mean a business built on appealing to young children and princess stories might not be able to appeal to some other audiences?
Do tell.
Posted by: Anon"
I like Epocot Center. Hic.
Do tell.
Posted by: Anon"
I like Epocot Center. Hic.
Posted by: Hillary at June 25, 2018 05:40 PM (OD2ni)
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For a good long time Disney was good at making kids movies that also had
enough snark moments for adults to also enjoy watching them, while
those moments went over kids heads."
Also, the clamshell bra thing on Ariel didn't hurt.
enough snark moments for adults to also enjoy watching them, while
those moments went over kids heads."
Also, the clamshell bra thing on Ariel didn't hurt.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:40 PM (LAe3v)
367
Sort of apropos. Whenever I get a junk email from some company trying to be "woke" e.g. "Celebrate Pride With Blloomingdales!" (with obligatory rainbows etc) I unsubscribe to their list. I actually got that one today.
Posted by: xnycpeasant at June 25, 2018 05:40 PM (koNhm)
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I thought Democrats knew they are supposed to fire up their base, whether it is voters or meme consumers.
Maxine knows to fire up the base by inciting riots ... a Star Wars franchise could inspire their base by making "SJW Hate" analogous to the Evil Empire (that would be easy).
Instead they are going with forcing Luke to kneel and suck, to the globalist/universist powers of the DarkSide. The old Jedi mind trick won't work on their old customers, or even new ones ... which is why they are not 50 points ahead.
Maxine knows to fire up the base by inciting riots ... a Star Wars franchise could inspire their base by making "SJW Hate" analogous to the Evil Empire (that would be easy).
Instead they are going with forcing Luke to kneel and suck, to the globalist/universist powers of the DarkSide. The old Jedi mind trick won't work on their old customers, or even new ones ... which is why they are not 50 points ahead.
Posted by: illiniwek at June 25, 2018 05:40 PM (bT8Z4)
369
Jurassic World had two SJW types thrown in to check off some boxes. Of course they had to find Important Shit for them to do.
A profoundly stupid film on almost every level. The dinosaurs looked amazing so I didn't feel cheated or anything.
A profoundly stupid film on almost every level. The dinosaurs looked amazing so I didn't feel cheated or anything.
Posted by: Max Power at June 25, 2018 05:40 PM (q177U)
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I still cant believe they fuc# up Solo
Posted by: renowebb at June 25, 2018 05:34 PM (irc3O)
Well he was a conservative so.....
Posted by: renowebb at June 25, 2018 05:34 PM (irc3O)
Well he was a conservative so.....
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:40 PM (Lg2h/)
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361
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Where are you on the spectrum?
Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:39 PM (uc45P)
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You seem nice. I bet you're great at parties.
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Where are you on the spectrum?
Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:39 PM (uc45P)
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You seem nice. I bet you're great at parties.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:40 PM (Jj43a)
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If JJ does a good results movie, Kathleen is screwed. If JJ turns in a movie that gives bad results, Kathleen is screwed. I prefer the good results path, but either will suffice. Kathleen being screwed is the optimal outcome.
Posted by: goon at June 25, 2018 05:41 PM (PEcU2)
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I like Epocot Center. Hic.
Posted by: Hillary at June 25, 2018 05:40 PM (OD2ni)
But I'm a little confused about why I'm not in the Hall of Presidents.
Posted by: Hillary at June 25, 2018 05:40 PM (OD2ni)
But I'm a little confused about why I'm not in the Hall of Presidents.
Posted by: Hillary confused at June 25, 2018 05:41 PM (37IEG)
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Gross. Hard pass on Mental Issues Barbie.
Posted by: reason
*snort *snort *snort *snort *snort *snort
Posted by: reason
*snort *snort *snort *snort *snort *snort
Posted by: rickb223 at June 25, 2018 05:41 PM (W4LFA)
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Well, not my kid. My kid serves Mass, plays baseball and hockey, and is considering the Navy as a career move if the pro-hockey thing doesn't pan out and he doesn't make it in the seminary.
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:38 PM (7UW64)
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MY SON CLARENCE...
Just kidding. Congrats on raising one right.
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:38 PM (7UW64)
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MY SON CLARENCE...
Just kidding. Congrats on raising one right.
Posted by: reason at June 25, 2018 05:41 PM (W2YA6)
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Kids are lost, is my impression.
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 05:35 PM (xL9OZ)
Well, not my kid. My kid serves Mass, plays baseball and hockey, and is considering the Navy as a career move if the pro-hockey thing doesn't pan out and he doesn't make it in the seminary.
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:38 PM (7UW64)
Sorry, I should have said Hollywood kids and those without spiritual or parental involvement. I didn't mean people here.
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 05:35 PM (xL9OZ)
Well, not my kid. My kid serves Mass, plays baseball and hockey, and is considering the Navy as a career move if the pro-hockey thing doesn't pan out and he doesn't make it in the seminary.
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:38 PM (7UW64)
Sorry, I should have said Hollywood kids and those without spiritual or parental involvement. I didn't mean people here.
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 05:42 PM (xL9OZ)
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But I'm a little confused about why I'm not in the Hall of Presidents.
Posted by: Hillary confused at June 25, 2018 05:41 PM (37IEG)
See any other President with a caboos the size of an elephant?
Posted by: Hillary confused at June 25, 2018 05:41 PM (37IEG)
See any other President with a caboos the size of an elephant?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 25, 2018 05:42 PM (Lg2h/)
378
What has Kathleen Kennedy done to deserve her position other than bask in Spielberg's shadow?
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 25, 2018 05:42 PM (oVJmc)
379
Every Lib pundit invited on Fox said the same exact words over and over again.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 25, 2018 05:15 PM (cVEhF)
They are like Stepford Wives, except they are ugly, small, and won't service you.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 25, 2018 05:15 PM (cVEhF)
They are like Stepford Wives, except they are ugly, small, and won't service you.
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at June 25, 2018 05:42 PM (8iiMU)
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367 Sort of apropos. Whenever I get a junk email from some company trying to be "woke" e.g. "Celebrate Pride With Blloomingdales!" (with obligatory rainbows etc) I unsubscribe to their list. I actually got that one today.
Posted by: xnycpeasant at June 25, 2018 05:40 PM (koNhm)
Why don't they just come right out and say, "Celebrate Pride with a long evening of Buttsecks!!"
Their mothers should be so "proud."
Posted by: xnycpeasant at June 25, 2018 05:40 PM (koNhm)
Why don't they just come right out and say, "Celebrate Pride with a long evening of Buttsecks!!"
Their mothers should be so "proud."
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:42 PM (7UW64)
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Posted by: Jackso at June 25, 2018 05:39 PM (uc45P)
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You seem nice. I bet you're great at parties.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:40 PM (Jj43a)
Trolls gotta troll. It's all they know how to do.
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You seem nice. I bet you're great at parties.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:40 PM (Jj43a)
Trolls gotta troll. It's all they know how to do.
Posted by: BurtTC at June 25, 2018 05:42 PM (9chmE)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:42 PM (yQpMk)
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See any other President with a caboos the size of an elephant?
Posted by: Nevergiveup
Have you SEEN the ass on Taft?
Posted by: Nevergiveup
Have you SEEN the ass on Taft?
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:42 PM (LAe3v)
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And deep !
Posted by: Truuuuuuump at June 25, 2018 05:42 PM (koNhm)
385
Talk about checking off the SJW diversity requirements, take a look at the casting for The Martian,
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM (xx+WQ)
386
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
Tell them they should send a bus around to the "camps" and start enrolling the new voters.
Tell them they should send a bus around to the "camps" and start enrolling the new voters.
Posted by: jakee308 at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM (psHEv)
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Okay, horde, help me troll the Beto campaign here in TX.
They're texting me asking if they can "count on my vote"
Not sure how they got my number, but I share a name with a former Dem. candidate. I have gotten his mail before, a thank you letter for attending some democrat function. And when I randomly met Ronnie Earle in a mall here, he thought I was the candidate guy.
So, there is a chance, small but humorous, that they have my number thinking they have this candidate?
At a minimum, I get to snark back to this text.
At maximum, it could steamroll into something truly entertaining.
Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
How about texting them back that you're dead so of course they will count your vote. They would have done that anyway without sucking up to you.
They're texting me asking if they can "count on my vote"
Not sure how they got my number, but I share a name with a former Dem. candidate. I have gotten his mail before, a thank you letter for attending some democrat function. And when I randomly met Ronnie Earle in a mall here, he thought I was the candidate guy.
So, there is a chance, small but humorous, that they have my number thinking they have this candidate?
At a minimum, I get to snark back to this text.
At maximum, it could steamroll into something truly entertaining.
Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM (yL25O)
How about texting them back that you're dead so of course they will count your vote. They would have done that anyway without sucking up to you.
Posted by: Anonymous White Male at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM (9BLnV)
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Sort of apropos. Whenever I get a junk email from some company trying to be "woke" e.g. "Celebrate Pride With Blloomingdales!" (with obligatory rainbows etc) I unsubscribe to their list. I actually got that one today.
Posted by: xnycpeasant
And then they know yours is a legit email address and it goes into the "sell" stack.
Posted by: xnycpeasant
And then they know yours is a legit email address and it goes into the "sell" stack.
Posted by: rickb223 at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM (W4LFA)
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM (7LY+6)
Posted by: Deplorable Redneck Bitter Clinger at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM (iiixZ)
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I think I'll just stick wtih reporting it as spam and hoping their number gets blocked.
But man it would be awesome to really screw with them one of these days if they think they're talking to their former candidate.
Sigh.
But man it would be awesome to really screw with them one of these days if they think they're talking to their former candidate.
Sigh.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM (yL25O)
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My sense is that if Trump wins, Hillary supporters will be sad.If Hillary wins, Trump supporters will be angry.Important difference.
7:11 PM - Nov 8, 2016
Sally Kohn tweet.
I give this 1 Kohn (1,000 milli-Kohn)
7:11 PM - Nov 8, 2016
Sally Kohn tweet.
I give this 1 Kohn (1,000 milli-Kohn)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM (pw+jk)
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369 Jurassic World had two SJW types thrown in to check off some boxes. Of course they had to find Important Shit for them to do.
A profoundly stupid film on almost every level. The dinosaurs looked amazing so I didn't feel cheated or anything.
Posted by: Max Power at June 25, 2018 05:40 PM (q177U)
They became dinosaur poop?
A girl can dream.
A profoundly stupid film on almost every level. The dinosaurs looked amazing so I didn't feel cheated or anything.
Posted by: Max Power at June 25, 2018 05:40 PM (q177U)
They became dinosaur poop?
A girl can dream.
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:44 PM (7UW64)
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>>instead of
"you can't do that George, as it fundamentally alters the significance of the scene, and undercuts Han Solo's Character development from a morally ambiguous criminal to roguish hero"
His first wife was also his film editor (and worked with Spielberg, too) and she is credited with providing some key input in his early movies. They got divorced, and she died a while back.
"you can't do that George, as it fundamentally alters the significance of the scene, and undercuts Han Solo's Character development from a morally ambiguous criminal to roguish hero"
His first wife was also his film editor (and worked with Spielberg, too) and she is credited with providing some key input in his early movies. They got divorced, and she died a while back.
Posted by: Lizzy at June 25, 2018 05:44 PM (W+vEI)
Posted by: Dr. F'en Amy Bishiop at June 25, 2018 05:44 PM (+Wvn3)
396
378 What has Kathleen Kennedy done to deserve her position other than bask in Spielberg's shadow?
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 25, 2018 05:42 PM (oVJmc)
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I bet there are some Hollywood dicks that can tell you.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 25, 2018 05:42 PM (oVJmc)
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I bet there are some Hollywood dicks that can tell you.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:44 PM (Jj43a)
397
>>>And then, after murdering about 275 bad guys, he wanders off down the road, tapping his sword like a cane on the ground, for another adventure.
Brilliant zombie, although Yojimbo is still better.
Brilliant zombie, although Yojimbo is still better.
Posted by: Max Power at June 25, 2018 05:44 PM (q177U)
Posted by: jakee308 at June 25, 2018 05:44 PM (psHEv)
399
389
Where are you on the spectrum?"
Generally between 1 and 100 microns...
Posted by: Anon a mouse
I'll bet you're invisible at parties.
Where are you on the spectrum?"
Generally between 1 and 100 microns...
Posted by: Anon a mouse
I'll bet you're invisible at parties.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:44 PM (LAe3v)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:45 PM (yQpMk)
401
MY SON CLARENCE...
Just kidding. Congrats on raising one right.
Posted by: reason
Way to go Lumpy.
Posted by Eddie Haskell
Just kidding. Congrats on raising one right.
Posted by: reason
Way to go Lumpy.
Posted by Eddie Haskell
Posted by: rickb223 at June 25, 2018 05:45 PM (W4LFA)
402
But I'm a little confused about why I'm not in the Hall of Presidents.
Posted by: Hillary confused at June 25, 2018 05:41 PM (37IEG)
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HHHHHUUUUMA!
Hhhow did I juss' wind up *hic* in NHORWAY?
I mean...I....uh....I was just in JAPAN, and then I made a left...
I...should...shouldn't I be...*hic*...in Australia? Mate? Heh. Matey? Wait. That's...that's Somalia.
Posted by: Hillary confused at June 25, 2018 05:41 PM (37IEG)
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HHHHHUUUUMA!
Hhhow did I juss' wind up *hic* in NHORWAY?
I mean...I....uh....I was just in JAPAN, and then I made a left...
I...should...shouldn't I be...*hic*...in Australia? Mate? Heh. Matey? Wait. That's...that's Somalia.
Posted by: publicly intoxicated Hillary, wandering Epcot at June 25, 2018 05:45 PM (W2YA6)
403
The should do an Empire movie ... on a jungle planet ... fighting the natives. An Imperial General goes rogue - so the send a young, idealistic officer to find him.
Throw in a crazy commander telling the troops to race speeders or fight, a great scene with imperial shuttles flying to battle while Flight of the Valkyries plays ... and you've got a hit !!!
Throw in a crazy commander telling the troops to race speeders or fight, a great scene with imperial shuttles flying to battle while Flight of the Valkyries plays ... and you've got a hit !!!
Posted by: ScoggDog at June 25, 2018 05:45 PM (IOrxv)
404
Also, the clamshell bra thing on Ariel didn't hurt."
Best of the rest of Star Wars was Natalie whatshername in the midriff baring suit...
Yum.
Best of the rest of Star Wars was Natalie whatshername in the midriff baring suit...
Yum.
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:45 PM (7LY+6)
405
No offense intended, I just can't believe Star Wars is still a thing. It should be a corpse by now. Nailed into its coffin. Jettisoned into space.
It's dead, Jim.
It's dead, Jim.
Posted by: Bones at June 25, 2018 05:45 PM (xL9OZ)
406
392 My sense is that if Trump wins, Hillary supporters will be sad.If Hillary wins, Trump supporters will be angry.Important difference.
7:11 PM - Nov 8, 2016
Sally Kohn tweet.
I give this 1 Kohn (1,000 milli-Kohn)
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She gets an A+ in projecting, though.
7:11 PM - Nov 8, 2016
Sally Kohn tweet.
I give this 1 Kohn (1,000 milli-Kohn)
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She gets an A+ in projecting, though.
Posted by: SMH - Get right or get left at June 25, 2018 05:45 PM (5F7lS)
407
392 My sense is that if Trump wins, Hillary supporters will be sad.If Hillary wins, Trump supporters will be angry.Important difference.
7:11 PM - Nov 8, 2016
Sally Kohn tweet.
I give this 1 Kohn (1,000 milli-Kohn)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM (pw+jk)
Wow. This isn't just projection, this is the entire projector surgically mounted on her forehead.
Where the brains should have been, she has a lens and a light bulb. Dim, but functional, I guess.
7:11 PM - Nov 8, 2016
Sally Kohn tweet.
I give this 1 Kohn (1,000 milli-Kohn)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM (pw+jk)
Wow. This isn't just projection, this is the entire projector surgically mounted on her forehead.
Where the brains should have been, she has a lens and a light bulb. Dim, but functional, I guess.
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:45 PM (7UW64)
408
Need trolling suggestions, stat.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM
Give them an enthusiastic thumbs-up for Beto. On election day they'll be wondering where all those nice people are who promised to vote for him.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 05:31 PM
Give them an enthusiastic thumbs-up for Beto. On election day they'll be wondering where all those nice people are who promised to vote for him.
Posted by: JuJuBee, just generally being shamey at June 25, 2018 05:46 PM (2NqXo)
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 25, 2018 05:46 PM (oVJmc)
Posted by: SMH - Get right or get left at June 25, 2018 05:46 PM (5F7lS)
411
407
392 My sense is that if Trump wins, Hillary supporters will be sad.If
Hillary wins, Trump supporters will be angry.Important difference.
7:11 PM - Nov 8, 2016
Sally Kohn tweet.
You don't understand, they have violent sadz, because you won't pay for their birth control.
392 My sense is that if Trump wins, Hillary supporters will be sad.If
Hillary wins, Trump supporters will be angry.Important difference.
7:11 PM - Nov 8, 2016
Sally Kohn tweet.
You don't understand, they have violent sadz, because you won't pay for their birth control.
Posted by: Hillary confused at June 25, 2018 05:46 PM (37IEG)
412
Best of the rest of Star Wars was Natalie whatshername in the midriff baring suit..
Absolutely agree. She runs like a complete doofus, but I'll overlook that flaw.
Absolutely agree. She runs like a complete doofus, but I'll overlook that flaw.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:46 PM (LAe3v)
413
Farah: "Tell them you want dark hair. I like dark hair."
Posted by: When they knew how to cast Sci Fi at June 25, 2018 05:47 PM (koNhm)
414
Alrighty then, horde, let's get down to writing the next script.
Somewhere, on a desert planet on the edge of the known universe.....
Somewhere, on a desert planet on the edge of the known universe.....
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:47 PM (7UW64)
Posted by: Anon a mouse at June 25, 2018 05:47 PM (7LY+6)
416
Somewhere, on a desert planet on the edge of the known universe.....
and eddy forms in the sand ..
and eddy forms in the sand ..
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:47 PM (yQpMk)
417
410 tcn,
*fistbump*
Posted by: SMH - Get right or get left at June 25, 2018 05:46 PM (5F7lS)
Back at ya.
*fistbump*
Posted by: SMH - Get right or get left at June 25, 2018 05:46 PM (5F7lS)
Back at ya.
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:48 PM (7UW64)
418
What has Kathleen Kennedy done to deserve her position other than bask in Spielberg's shadow?
Isn't she a Kennedy Kennedy? Ya know, the Camelot kind. They are still worshipped in Hollywood. The name would have been enough.
Isn't she a Kennedy Kennedy? Ya know, the Camelot kind. They are still worshipped in Hollywood. The name would have been enough.
Posted by: platypus at June 25, 2018 05:48 PM (xL9OZ)
419
414
Alrighty then, horde, let's get down to writing the next script.
Somewhere, on a desert planet on the edge of the known universe.....
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:47 PM (7UW64)
...a long time ago....
Alrighty then, horde, let's get down to writing the next script.
Somewhere, on a desert planet on the edge of the known universe.....
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:47 PM (7UW64)
...a long time ago....
Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at June 25, 2018 05:48 PM (8iiMU)
420
I was thinking Maxine Walters is one person who would become more intelligent if she had an aneurysm. I'll add Sally Kohn to that list.
Posted by: Northernlurker lighter less filing at June 25, 2018 05:48 PM (3zhEq)
421
Thank goodness for the Daily Mail, otherwise I'd never get to see anything the First Lady wears since our media is on a complete blackout where she is concerned.
Posted by: IC at June 25, 2018 05:48 PM (a0IVu)
422
Posted by: rickb223 at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM (W4LFA)
Yeah. When they tell you not to respond to spam?
They mean don't respond to spam.
And you have to watch out if your receive your email in html.
They can get a response back when you read the email. Don't have to do anything else. No script run or anything but it does tell them this is a live address.
If don't recognize the sender Bang Zoom into the deleted bin.
Yeah. When they tell you not to respond to spam?
They mean don't respond to spam.
And you have to watch out if your receive your email in html.
They can get a response back when you read the email. Don't have to do anything else. No script run or anything but it does tell them this is a live address.
If don't recognize the sender Bang Zoom into the deleted bin.
Posted by: jakee308 at June 25, 2018 05:48 PM (psHEv)
423
Where are you on the spectrum?"
Generally between 1 and 100 microns...
Posted by: Anon a mouse
I'll bet you're invisible at parties.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:44 PM
Low radar cross section.
Generally between 1 and 100 microns...
Posted by: Anon a mouse
I'll bet you're invisible at parties.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:44 PM
Low radar cross section.
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at June 25, 2018 05:48 PM (roQNm)
424
414. I'm telling you - desert space opera with mysticism thrown in REQUIRES David Lynch.
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. Ask Me About SMR & Ancient Slavonaut Theory at June 25, 2018 05:48 PM (fA1SL)
425
slowly, the snout of a sand gator surfaces.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:48 PM (yQpMk)
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 25, 2018 05:48 PM (oVJmc)
427
Political Segregation... it's what's for dinner!
Bake.
The.
Red.
Hen.
Posted by: Deplorable Redneck Bitter Clinger at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM
Lefties are sending Congratulations on Refusing to Serve Nazis flowers to the restaurant. They're so thoughtful.
Bake.
The.
Red.
Hen.
Posted by: Deplorable Redneck Bitter Clinger at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM
Lefties are sending Congratulations on Refusing to Serve Nazis flowers to the restaurant. They're so thoughtful.
Posted by: JuJuBee, just generally being shamey at June 25, 2018 05:49 PM (2NqXo)
428
If JJ does a good results movie, Kathleen is screwed. If JJ turns in a movie that gives bad results, Kathleen is screwed. I prefer the good results path, but either will suffice. Kathleen being screwed is the optimal outcome.
Posted by: goon at June 25, 2018 05:41 PM (PEcU2)
Do you think she likes to be screwed with fruit and vegetables, or does she prefer silicon, latex, or plastic?
Posted by: goon at June 25, 2018 05:41 PM (PEcU2)
Do you think she likes to be screwed with fruit and vegetables, or does she prefer silicon, latex, or plastic?
Posted by: Anonymous White Male at June 25, 2018 05:49 PM (9BLnV)
Posted by: SMH - Get right or get left at June 25, 2018 05:49 PM (5F7lS)
430
416 Somewhere, on a desert planet on the edge of the known universe.....
and eddy forms in the sand ..
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:47 PM (yQpMk)
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https://thechive.com/2010/04/13/creative-writing-assignment-goes-hilariously-awry-1-assignment/
and eddy forms in the sand ..
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:47 PM (yQpMk)
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https://thechive.com/2010/04/13/creative-writing-assignment-goes-hilariously-awry-1-assignment/
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:49 PM (Jj43a)
431
Am I in this movie? If I'm not, I should be. I'm President in that universe you know.
Posted by: Hillary confused at June 25, 2018 05:49 PM (37IEG)
432
Sally Kohn is not known for self-awareness.
Faaaaaaaaar from it.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 25, 2018 05:48 PM
Did she really name her daughter Willi? Why not Peter, Dick, or Rod?
Faaaaaaaaar from it.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 25, 2018 05:48 PM
Did she really name her daughter Willi? Why not Peter, Dick, or Rod?
Posted by: JuJuBee, just generally being shamey at June 25, 2018 05:49 PM (2NqXo)
433
420
I was thinking Maxine Walters is one person who would become more intelligent if she had an aneurysm.
I'd vote for Trump again if for no other reason than that he's the first politician in the history of ever who is willing to call her out for the nasty idiot she is.
I was thinking Maxine Walters is one person who would become more intelligent if she had an aneurysm.
I'd vote for Trump again if for no other reason than that he's the first politician in the history of ever who is willing to call her out for the nasty idiot she is.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:50 PM (LAe3v)
434
what are those smoos called that moved in with Chewie on the Falcon?
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:50 PM (yQpMk)
435
75 If I had a lot of money, I'd release a whole series of Star Wars parodies, each maybe 5 or 10 minutes long, speculating what Star Wars would be like as made by famous styistic directors throughout history:
Hitchcock Star Wars
Sam Peckinpah Star Wars
David Lynch Star Wars
Quentin Tarantino Star Wars
Jacques Tati Star Wars
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John Carpenter Star Wars
Hitchcock Star Wars
Sam Peckinpah Star Wars
David Lynch Star Wars
Quentin Tarantino Star Wars
Jacques Tati Star Wars
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John Carpenter Star Wars
Posted by: Blake - used bridge salesman at June 25, 2018 05:50 PM (qC1Sy)
436
It was the best of times, it was the.....
Posted by: Lancelot Link Secret Agent Chimp at June 25, 2018 05:50 PM (xx+WQ)
437
So the Disney LucasFilm division has become a bureaucracy, with opposing factions. One side or the other will have to gain an upper hand and purge the other side.
The only one that can resolve it is Disney. But for them to do that would violate the narrative and expose them to the wrath of the SJW s.
Popcorn?
The only one that can resolve it is Disney. But for them to do that would violate the narrative and expose them to the wrath of the SJW s.
Popcorn?
Posted by: LochLomondFarms at June 25, 2018 05:50 PM (6J5Yo)
438
Shouldn't we include an evil ruler of some type, maybe named Hillary?
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:50 PM (7UW64)
439
Somewhere, on a desert planet on the edge of the known universe.....
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:47 PM (7UW64)
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There's a pot of chili with carrots...
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:47 PM (7UW64)
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There's a pot of chili with carrots...
Posted by: Axeman at June 25, 2018 05:50 PM (vDqXW)
440
438
Shouldn't we include an evil ruler of some type, maybe named Hillary?
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:50 PM (7UW64)
So I am in that movie - this is appropriate as it shows the proper respect.
Shouldn't we include an evil ruler of some type, maybe named Hillary?
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:50 PM (7UW64)
So I am in that movie - this is appropriate as it shows the proper respect.
Posted by: Hillary confused at June 25, 2018 05:51 PM (37IEG)
441
If a competitor wanted to stick it to Disney, they'd put together their own space opera type film and release it the same day as the next Star Wars...but to top it off...give Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill executive producer credits on the film.
That would be funny, because it would almost force the critics to contrast and compare.
That would be funny, because it would almost force the critics to contrast and compare.
Posted by: Orson at June 25, 2018 05:51 PM (UlBQn)
442
Absolutely agree. She runs like a complete doofus, but I'll overlook that flaw.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:46 PM (LAe3v)
I dunno, I think it would be hard to run "gracefully" while toting a huge blaster.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:46 PM (LAe3v)
I dunno, I think it would be hard to run "gracefully" while toting a huge blaster.
Posted by: hobbitopoly at June 25, 2018 05:51 PM (MX7xj)
443
433 420
I was thinking Maxine Walters is one person who would become more intelligent if she had an aneurysm.
I'd vote for Trump again if for no other reason than that he's the first politician in the history of ever who is willing to call her out for the nasty idiot she is.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:50 PM (LAe3v)
The one word that pops into my mind when I read about that woman is "malignant."
I was thinking Maxine Walters is one person who would become more intelligent if she had an aneurysm.
I'd vote for Trump again if for no other reason than that he's the first politician in the history of ever who is willing to call her out for the nasty idiot she is.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:50 PM (LAe3v)
The one word that pops into my mind when I read about that woman is "malignant."
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:51 PM (7UW64)
444
Empress Palpitations breathes heavily through her vodka-drenched mask...
Posted by: SMH - Get right or get left at June 25, 2018 05:51 PM (5F7lS)
445
The frustrating thing of it is, making a good Star Wars movies isn't all that hard. Just go back and watch a few spaghetti westerns and Flash Gordon serials and you're good to go.
Disney's core problem is that its creative team actively hates the product. It permeates everything they do.
I think that's the reason Ace is so worked up about this. Anyone can make a bad movie or goof up a sequel, but Kennedy and her harpy minions did this on purpose. She may get removed from her position because she cost the company money, but her complete and utter failure will carry ZERO social consequences for her. In fact, she'll be a hero to a lot of Hollywood types, who will reward her with some other project.
These people hate us.
Disney's core problem is that its creative team actively hates the product. It permeates everything they do.
I think that's the reason Ace is so worked up about this. Anyone can make a bad movie or goof up a sequel, but Kennedy and her harpy minions did this on purpose. She may get removed from her position because she cost the company money, but her complete and utter failure will carry ZERO social consequences for her. In fact, she'll be a hero to a lot of Hollywood types, who will reward her with some other project.
These people hate us.
Posted by: A.H. Lloyd at June 25, 2018 05:51 PM (cfSRQ)
446
The only one that can resolve it is Disney.
I don't know if the time is right to awaken him from his cryogenic chamber.
I don't know if the time is right to awaken him from his cryogenic chamber.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:51 PM (yQpMk)
447
So the Disney LucasFilm division has become a bureaucracy, with opposing factions.
If they were in a car company, they'd design the Aztek.
If they were in a car company, they'd design the Aztek.
Posted by: pep at June 25, 2018 05:52 PM (LAe3v)
448
Somewhere, on a desert planet on the edge of the known universe.....
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:47 PM (7UW64)
...a young Barron rides with his MAGA sietch.
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:47 PM (7UW64)
...a young Barron rides with his MAGA sietch.
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. Ask Me About SMR & Ancient Slavonaut Theory at June 25, 2018 05:52 PM (fA1SL)
449
About The Red Hen. The owner polled her workers, according to owner, that were lots of the ghey about kicking a heterosexual woman, Sanders, out of the restaurant.
How it that not against the law by discriminating against her sexual preference, normal heterosexual? I'd make the process the punishment on this bitch and all of her staff with a long civil rights court case.
How it that not against the law by discriminating against her sexual preference, normal heterosexual? I'd make the process the punishment on this bitch and all of her staff with a long civil rights court case.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at June 25, 2018 05:52 PM (pw+jk)
450
439 Somewhere, on a desert planet on the edge of the known universe.....
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:47 PM (7UW64)
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There's a pot of chili with carrots...
Posted by: Axeman at June 25, 2018 05:50 PM (vDqXW)
Hey!
This is a family movie.
Watch yer language, there, buddy.
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:47 PM (7UW64)
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There's a pot of chili with carrots...
Posted by: Axeman at June 25, 2018 05:50 PM (vDqXW)
Hey!
This is a family movie.
Watch yer language, there, buddy.
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:52 PM (7UW64)
451
Eh, there's really nothing that can be done to fix this iteration of Star Wars.
I won't go see the 3rd part of the trilogy at all. Maybe on HBO or something.
So.....what to do? What to do?
If I were Disney, and I'm not, I would do what they do in comic books all the time when they have a spectacular failure.
They just declare the comic not part of the canon universe. It happened in an alternative dimension or universe 37 or whatever,
and immediately reboot the 3rd trilogy - starting completely fresh and find someone who likes Star Wars to run the damn thing.
I'm available, Disney.
Oh, and if you go this direction, severely cut the budget for Episode IX of this iteration.
Like down to 1950s SF movie level - I might actually go see that for the laffs.
And use the savings for the rebooted third trilogy.
You're welcome.
I won't go see the 3rd part of the trilogy at all. Maybe on HBO or something.
So.....what to do? What to do?
If I were Disney, and I'm not, I would do what they do in comic books all the time when they have a spectacular failure.
They just declare the comic not part of the canon universe. It happened in an alternative dimension or universe 37 or whatever,
and immediately reboot the 3rd trilogy - starting completely fresh and find someone who likes Star Wars to run the damn thing.
I'm available, Disney.
Oh, and if you go this direction, severely cut the budget for Episode IX of this iteration.
Like down to 1950s SF movie level - I might actually go see that for the laffs.
And use the savings for the rebooted third trilogy.
You're welcome.
Posted by: naturalfake at June 25, 2018 05:52 PM (9q7Dl)
452
Hitchcock Star Wars
Sam Peckinpah Star Wars
David Lynch Star Wars
Quentin Tarantino Star Wars
Jacques Tati Star Wars
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John Carpenter Star Wars
Ed Wood Star Wars.
Hitchcock Star Wars
Sam Peckinpah Star Wars
David Lynch Star Wars
Quentin Tarantino Star Wars
Jacques Tati Star Wars
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John Carpenter Star Wars
Ed Wood Star Wars.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at June 25, 2018 05:52 PM (HaL55)
453
"Like many feminists that have climbed the corporate ladder, they give blowjobs until they get where they want, then they rail against how men oppress women."
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After Ali Watkins you can add female journalists to that group.
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After Ali Watkins you can add female journalists to that group.
Posted by: Decaf at June 25, 2018 05:52 PM (Mymqt)
454
I dunno, I think it would be hard to run "gracefully" while toting a huge blaster.
Posted by: hobbitopoly
It is.
Posted by: hobbitopoly
It is.
Posted by: Han Solo at June 25, 2018 05:52 PM (LAe3v)
Posted by: jakee308 at June 25, 2018 05:52 PM (psHEv)
456
Someone suggested a wookie movie. Are those the furry cute teddy bear ones?
Fav part of the movie for me. Needed more of their story.
Fav part of the movie for me. Needed more of their story.
Posted by: platypus at June 25, 2018 05:53 PM (xL9OZ)
457
I got it ... a Rebel soldier concocts a plan to steal a zillion credits from an Imperial Vault in a city behind enemy lines. He recruits a rag-tag bunch ... including the entire crew of a Rebel Armed Speeder who fake out the Imperials using a phony deck-gun that shoots paint. At one point ... they bribe an Imperial AT-AT Commander to blow open the vault. In the end ... the speeder crew buys the AT-AT.
Posted by: ScoggDog at June 25, 2018 05:53 PM (IOrxv)
458
416 Somewhere, on a desert planet on the edge of the known universe.....
and eddy forms in the sand ..
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:47 PM (yQpMk)
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Suddenly, as the eddy subsides, from beneath the surface, a hand appears, clawing it's way to the surface. A black mask slowly emerges, and says, "Damn Space Tenderfeet!"
and eddy forms in the sand ..
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:47 PM (yQpMk)
---------------
Suddenly, as the eddy subsides, from beneath the surface, a hand appears, clawing it's way to the surface. A black mask slowly emerges, and says, "Damn Space Tenderfeet!"
Posted by: Blake - used bridge salesman at June 25, 2018 05:53 PM (qC1Sy)
459
I bet there are some Hollywood dicks that can tell you.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:44 PM
Oh no, not more talking penis puppet show performance art.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:44 PM
Oh no, not more talking penis puppet show performance art.
Posted by: Hands at June 25, 2018 05:54 PM (EzdLW)
460
Walter Hill Star Wars -- but he consulted on Aliens.
Posted by: Axeman at June 25, 2018 05:54 PM (vDqXW)
Posted by: Diogenes at June 25, 2018 05:54 PM (0tfLf)
462
453 "Like many feminists that have climbed the corporate ladder, they give blowjobs until they get where they want, then they rail against how men oppress women."
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After Ali Watkins you can add female journalists to that group.
Posted by: Decaf at June 25, 2018 05:52 PM (Mymqt)
Huh.
Currently at the bottom of the ladder.
**furiously scribbles crib notes**
Uh, no.
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After Ali Watkins you can add female journalists to that group.
Posted by: Decaf at June 25, 2018 05:52 PM (Mymqt)
Huh.
Currently at the bottom of the ladder.
**furiously scribbles crib notes**
Uh, no.
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:54 PM (7UW64)
463
Google assures me that the schmoo creatures are called Porgs.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:54 PM (yQpMk)
464
Lefties are sending Congratulations on Refusing to Serve Nazis flowers to the restaurant. They're so thoughtful.
Because the one proven thing that can repel literal Nazis were boutique restaurateurs.
It's why the French were able to beat back Hitler.
Lefties are sending Congratulations on Refusing to Serve Nazis flowers to the restaurant. They're so thoughtful.
Because the one proven thing that can repel literal Nazis were boutique restaurateurs.
It's why the French were able to beat back Hitler.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 25, 2018 05:55 PM (oVJmc)
465
Just saw the new Jurassic World movie.
It's okay. Some good sequences.
Pretty uninspired though.
This series may have run it's course.
It's okay. Some good sequences.
Pretty uninspired though.
This series may have run it's course.
Posted by: naturalfake at June 25, 2018 05:55 PM (9q7Dl)
466
They call me Darth. Darth Vader.
Posted by: jakee308 at June 25, 2018 05:55 PM (psHEv)
467
"I have a responsibility to the company that I work with, Red Hen. I don't feel that I have a responsibility to cater in some way. Red Hen doesn't cater, period. I would never just seize on saying, 'Well, this is a franchise that's appealed primarily to diners for many, many years, and therefore I owe diners something."
Posted by: JuJuBee, just generally being shamey at June 25, 2018 05:55 PM (2NqXo)
468
TLJ had me until the whole OWS/Antifa BS on the casino planet. I was brought back by Kylo/Ben's speech to Rey about joining him and just saying eff it all, escape, and let the whole Jedi/Sith burn down - that was a new direction. Then he reneged on it and it all went to shite.
So is Capt. Phasma the SW version of Kenny from South Park - will she show up again in Ep. 9?
So is Capt. Phasma the SW version of Kenny from South Park - will she show up again in Ep. 9?
Posted by: astronaut achmed at June 25, 2018 05:55 PM (PUKsa)
469
I see, by the power of her own awesomeness, we should be drawn to her works, lest we be derided as trolls.
hmmm. quite a narcissist.
hmmm. quite a narcissist.
Posted by: Krystal Slider Enthusiast at June 25, 2018 05:56 PM (FOPyv)
470
"OT, King Abdullah and his lovely Queen Rania are visiting the WH...must look for pics.
Posted by: IC at June 25, 2018 05:36 PM (a0IVu)"
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While their kids back in Jordan are entertaining Prince William.
Posted by: IC at June 25, 2018 05:36 PM (a0IVu)"
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While their kids back in Jordan are entertaining Prince William.
Posted by: Decaf at June 25, 2018 05:56 PM (Mymqt)
471
The movie goers owe nothing to Disney or Lucasfilms either. They can both gadiaf fuckem both.
Posted by: USNtakim prfoundly deplorable! at June 25, 2018 05:56 PM (0OmEj)
472
"I have a responsibility to the company that I work with. I don't feel that I have a responsibility to cater in some way. I would never just seize on saying, 'Well, this is a franchise that's appealed primarily to men for many, many years, and therefore I owe men something.'"
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How fucking stupid are these people?
I need it on the mili cohns scale, please.
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How fucking stupid are these people?
I need it on the mili cohns scale, please.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:56 PM (Jj43a)
473
*cooking up a new Star Wars franchise recipe*
*dips finger in the pot, tastes Failure*
Hmm, needs more soy.
*dips finger in the pot, tastes Failure*
Hmm, needs more soy.
Posted by: Kathleen Kennedy at June 25, 2018 05:56 PM (EzdLW)
474
Someone suggested a wookie movie. Are those the furry cute teddy bear ones?
Fav part of the movie for me. Needed more of their story.
Posted by: platypus at June 25, 2018 05:53 PM (xL9OZ)
After seeing the "Star Wars Christmas Special", watching a bunch of wookies wander around grunting at each other for a couple of hours doesn't appeal.
Fav part of the movie for me. Needed more of their story.
Posted by: platypus at June 25, 2018 05:53 PM (xL9OZ)
After seeing the "Star Wars Christmas Special", watching a bunch of wookies wander around grunting at each other for a couple of hours doesn't appeal.
Posted by: hobbitopoly at June 25, 2018 05:56 PM (MX7xj)
475
Nobody bothers to see what movies work. Great story telling, solid acting decent cinematography. If they would stop recycling the same storylines in Star Wars and stop preaching at me it would be fine thankyouverymuch!
Posted by: Cheriebebe at June 25, 2018 05:56 PM (DAdSz)
476
463 Google assures me that the schmoo creatures are called Porgs.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:54 PM (yQpMk)
Nope.
Schmoos.
All of 'em.
When you have nothing else? Send in tribbles or schmoos.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:54 PM (yQpMk)
Nope.
Schmoos.
All of 'em.
When you have nothing else? Send in tribbles or schmoos.
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:56 PM (7UW64)
477
473 *cooking up a new Star Wars franchise recipe*
*dips finger in the pot, tastes Failure*
Hmm, needs more soy.
Posted by: Kathleen Kennedy at June 25, 2018 05:56 PM (EzdLW)
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Made me laugh.
*dips finger in the pot, tastes Failure*
Hmm, needs more soy.
Posted by: Kathleen Kennedy at June 25, 2018 05:56 PM (EzdLW)
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Made me laugh.
Posted by: Blake - used bridge salesman at June 25, 2018 05:57 PM (qC1Sy)
478
Uh, no.
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:54 PM (7UW64)
Yea, I just decided to ignore them. And leave the thread. Caio Bella.
Posted by: tcn in AK at June 25, 2018 05:54 PM (7UW64)
Yea, I just decided to ignore them. And leave the thread. Caio Bella.
Posted by: platypus, gg channel at June 25, 2018 05:57 PM (xL9OZ)
479
The Ewoks decide they like human flesh--and really not robot so much--as as they become adept in handling star craft, they start their reign of terror, overwhelming and barbecuing the hunters on the outer belts.
Posted by: Axeman at June 25, 2018 05:57 PM (vDqXW)
Posted by: Amy Schumer at June 25, 2018 05:57 PM (pw+jk)
481
475 Nobody bothers to see what movies work. Great story telling, solid acting decent cinematography. If they would stop recycling the same storylines in Star Wars and stop preaching at me it would be fine thankyouverymuch!
Posted by: Cheriebebe at June 25, 2018 05:56 PM (DAdSz)
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There's a site that runs a pretty decent Saturday evening movie thread...
Posted by: Cheriebebe at June 25, 2018 05:56 PM (DAdSz)
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There's a site that runs a pretty decent Saturday evening movie thread...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:57 PM (Jj43a)
482
Something tells me the "Civil War" is mostly going to be old folks bitching there's nothing good on TV and movies are crap.
Posted by: Bob Dobbs at June 25, 2018 05:57 PM (D8TeE)
483
Disney is in a huge takeover fight with Comcast over who gets to buy most of Fox. The winner will likely overpay and be saddled with debt unless they can integrate the whole thing well. Meanwhile the biggest media company by market cap is now Netflix, unbelievably.
From a business standpoint Star Wars is small potatoes. Iger is postponing firing KK because he doesn't want Disney to look troubled in the short run
From a business standpoint Star Wars is small potatoes. Iger is postponing firing KK because he doesn't want Disney to look troubled in the short run
Posted by: Ignoramus at June 25, 2018 05:57 PM (n+6mJ)
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. Ask Me About SMR & Ancient Slavonaut Theory at June 25, 2018 05:58 PM (fA1SL)
485
Star who?
Posted by: Al Swearengen at June 25, 2018 05:58 PM (Ei0/7)
486
I'm thinking 'Hobo with a Blaster Rifle'. Burned out drifter finally decides to start taking out scum in a galaxy gone mad...
I'm thinking 'Hobo with a Blaster Rifle'. Burned out drifter finally decides to start taking out scum in a galaxy gone mad...
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at June 25, 2018 05:58 PM (UFLLM)
487
I still predict that, at some point, it will be revealed that Chewie is a female.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:58 PM (yQpMk)
488
Someone suggested a wookie movie. Are those the furry cute teddy bear ones?
Fav part of the movie for me. Needed more of their story.
Posted by: platypus at June 25, 2018 05:53 PM (xL9OZ)
Isn't that Stormy Daniel's claim to fame? Oh I see wookie not nookie.
Fav part of the movie for me. Needed more of their story.
Posted by: platypus at June 25, 2018 05:53 PM (xL9OZ)
Isn't that Stormy Daniel's claim to fame? Oh I see wookie not nookie.
Posted by: Northernlurker lighter less filing at June 25, 2018 05:58 PM (3zhEq)
489
I'm done with the comic book stuff...and space is overplayed.
Time travel is the next big thing.
Or musicals.
But I'd bet on time travel movies.
Time travel is the next big thing.
Or musicals.
But I'd bet on time travel movies.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 25, 2018 05:58 PM (0tfLf)
490
"After Ali Watkins you can add female journalists to that group.
Posted by: Decaf at June 25, 2018 05:52 PM (Mymqt)"
Katy Tur was well before Ali WAtkins.
Posted by: Decaf at June 25, 2018 05:52 PM (Mymqt)"
Katy Tur was well before Ali WAtkins.
Posted by: Benji Carver at June 25, 2018 05:59 PM (OD2ni)
491
Something tells me the "Civil War" is mostly going to be old folks bitching there's nothing good on TV and movies are crap.
I pray that you are right.
I pray that you are right.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 05:59 PM (yQpMk)
492
TJM I tune I. For that thread, LOVE it! You do a great job and I have enjoyed some of your recommendations.
Posted by: Cheriebebe at June 25, 2018 05:59 PM (DAdSz)
493
Okay, horde, help me troll the Beto campaign here in TX.
Pretend you're a confused person who thinks they're trying to sell you a Bento Box subscription.
Pretend you're a confused person who thinks they're trying to sell you a Bento Box subscription.
Posted by: bonhomme at June 25, 2018 05:59 PM (9qZ3S)
494
I think you could get a good movie about a Rebel Field Hospital ... all their crazy schemes and such. It would be a character study.
Probably make a good TV series as well.
Probably make a good TV series as well.
Posted by: ScoggDog at June 25, 2018 05:59 PM (IOrxv)
495
But I'd bet on time travel movies.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 25, 2018 05:58 PM (0tfLf)
My husband LOVES time travel movies. I'd bet you're right.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 25, 2018 05:58 PM (0tfLf)
My husband LOVES time travel movies. I'd bet you're right.
Posted by: hobbitopoly at June 25, 2018 05:59 PM (MX7xj)
496
489 I'm done with the comic book stuff...and space is overplayed.
Time travel is the next big thing.
Or musicals.
But I'd bet on time travel movies.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 25, 2018 05:58 PM (0tfLf)
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Movie idea:
In a world of spontaneous musicals, one man is always a background player in other people's numbers, and never gets one of his own.
Time travel is the next big thing.
Or musicals.
But I'd bet on time travel movies.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 25, 2018 05:58 PM (0tfLf)
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Movie idea:
In a world of spontaneous musicals, one man is always a background player in other people's numbers, and never gets one of his own.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:59 PM (Jj43a)
497
There could be rattlesnakes hiding in your pool noodles, Arizona officials say. This is why paying for a Dating Coach's advice could be the best thing you ever do.
Instapundit
There could be rattlesnakes hiding in your pool noodles, Arizona officials say. This is why paying for a Dating Coach's advice could be the best thing you ever do.
Instapundit
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at June 25, 2018 05:59 PM (roQNm)
Posted by: JuJuBee, just generally being shamey at June 25, 2018 06:00 PM (2NqXo)
499
Miss me yet?
- George Lucas, waving.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy
No George, no , we don't, I do miss your ex-wife Marcia though, I get the feeling she might have been a large part of the magic of the first 2.5 films.
Miss me yet?
- George Lucas, waving.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy
No George, no , we don't, I do miss your ex-wife Marcia though, I get the feeling she might have been a large part of the magic of the first 2.5 films.
Posted by: The Chicken of depression at June 25, 2018 06:00 PM (XRxxn)
500
If i were an enterprising movie producer, I would be looking everywhere for the next sci-fi (okay not really--space adventure?) movie dynasty.
Because there are none, right now. We have Star Wars hit twice below the water line, and a Star Trek where the last movie was a wet fart, and the public wants them every other year at most. At most.
It's the only genre that's a huge vacuum right now.
Because there are none, right now. We have Star Wars hit twice below the water line, and a Star Trek where the last movie was a wet fart, and the public wants them every other year at most. At most.
It's the only genre that's a huge vacuum right now.
Posted by: TexasDan at June 25, 2018 06:00 PM (yL25O)
501
492 TJM I tune I. For that thread, LOVE it! You do a great job and I have enjoyed some of your recommendations.
Posted by: Cheriebebe at June 25, 2018 05:59 PM (DAdSz)
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Thanks!
Posted by: Cheriebebe at June 25, 2018 05:59 PM (DAdSz)
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Thanks!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 06:00 PM (Jj43a)
502
I still predict that, at some point, it will be revealed that Chewie is a female.
WHAT???? This would mean the Star Wars Holiday Special is not canon!
WHAT???? This would mean the Star Wars Holiday Special is not canon!
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 25, 2018 06:00 PM (oVJmc)
503
You know, instead of watching this crap, we could be watching "Birth of a Nation" or "Ninotchka" or "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" or "M" or something else of value.
Posted by: Skookumchuk at June 25, 2018 06:00 PM (CeJUf)
504
My husband LOVES time travel movies. I'd bet you're right.
Posted by: hobbitopoly at June 25, 2018 05:59 PM (MX7xj)
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But, only if transwarp torpedoes and Borgs are involved!
Posted by: hobbitopoly at June 25, 2018 05:59 PM (MX7xj)
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But, only if transwarp torpedoes and Borgs are involved!
Posted by: Blake - used bridge salesman at June 25, 2018 06:00 PM (qC1Sy)
505
Empress Palpitations breathes heavily through her vodka-drenched mask...
Posted by: SMH - Get right or get left at June 25, 2018 05:51 PM (5F7lS)
Vodka drenched mask? Holy shit! Huma! Get your ass to the hardware store!
Empress Palpitations breathes heavily through her vodka-drenched mask...
Posted by: SMH - Get right or get left at June 25, 2018 05:51 PM (5F7lS)
Vodka drenched mask? Holy shit! Huma! Get your ass to the hardware store!
Posted by: Hills at June 25, 2018 06:00 PM (sXefu)
506
If i were an enterprising movie producer, I would be looking everywhere for the next sci-fi (okay not really--space adventure?) movie dynasty.
The Earth Company Wars.
The Earth Company Wars.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 06:01 PM (yQpMk)
507
480 Kathleen Kennedy Almost Fired as Head of Lucasfilm...
Lucasfilms Profits Almost Go Up....
Posted by: Amy Schumer at June 25, 2018 05:57 PM
xxxxxxxx
See 461.
Lucasfilms Profits Almost Go Up....
Posted by: Amy Schumer at June 25, 2018 05:57 PM
xxxxxxxx
See 461.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 25, 2018 06:01 PM (0tfLf)
508
As in I must genuflect daily to the Great God Diversity Above All Things and every female lead must be Kick Ass and Totally Brilliant, and every African American Totes Science Master and Cool, and every white, male must be Foil for Kickass Chick and Other Hipper Persons of Color?
They actually found a WORSE way of screwing it up than that. They made the Brother from the original trilogy gay.
They actually found a WORSE way of screwing it up than that. They made the Brother from the original trilogy gay.
Posted by: Thing From Snowy Mountain at June 25, 2018 06:01 PM (87ijN)
509
Whoever hired KK is the one whose head should be rolling.
Posted by: eleven at June 25, 2018 06:01 PM (+lOpA)
510
503 You know, instead of watching this crap, we could be watching "Birth of a Nation" or "Ninotchka" or "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" or "M" or something else of value.
Posted by: Skookumchuk at June 25, 2018 06:00 PM (CeJUf)
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Seen em all.
Posted by: Skookumchuk at June 25, 2018 06:00 PM (CeJUf)
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Seen em all.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 06:01 PM (Jj43a)
511
Just saw the new Jurassic World movie.
It's okay. Some good sequences.
Pretty uninspired though.
This series may have run it's course.
Posted by: naturalfake at June 25, 2018 05:55 PM (9q7Dl)
How ways can they redo Jurassic Park? Someone with extreme hubris. Dinosaurs escape. Havoc ensues. People get eaten. Children survive.
It's okay. Some good sequences.
Pretty uninspired though.
This series may have run it's course.
Posted by: naturalfake at June 25, 2018 05:55 PM (9q7Dl)
How ways can they redo Jurassic Park? Someone with extreme hubris. Dinosaurs escape. Havoc ensues. People get eaten. Children survive.
Posted by: Northernlurker lighter less filing at June 25, 2018 06:02 PM (3zhEq)
512
Dinsey soulhd hire Persdend Obama as head of Luccasfilms. I'm sure he would make even beter movys than Kathleen Kennedy (if that's even possible) while creating or savving thowsants of jobs.
Posted by: Mary Cloggenstein from Brattleboro, VT at June 25, 2018 06:02 PM (/pt8Q)
513
I don't give a fuck what you assholes think. I'm rich as fuck!!
Posted by: George Lucas at June 25, 2018 06:02 PM (pw+jk)
514
513 I don't give a fuck what you assholes think. I'm rich as fuck!!
Posted by: George Lucas at June 25, 2018 06:02 PM (pw+jk)
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Go make another THX-1138, and then we'll talk.
Posted by: George Lucas at June 25, 2018 06:02 PM (pw+jk)
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Go make another THX-1138, and then we'll talk.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 06:02 PM (Jj43a)
515
I do not avoid Hollywood, Mandrake. But I do deny them my affluence.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 06:03 PM (yQpMk)
516
we return to the scene of the celebration when the dastardly darth and his death star are blown to smithereens.
Little did the Ewoks know that their planet would soon be pelted with space debris and toxic chemicals from the explosion.
The head Ewok. (no not HIM) Takes the Rebel Alliance to Galactic Court and sues for ten trillion credits plus clean up fees. Plus a planet to live on temporarily while the clean up goes on.
We take you now to the court room scene where the final verdict takes place. . .
Little did the Ewoks know that their planet would soon be pelted with space debris and toxic chemicals from the explosion.
The head Ewok. (no not HIM) Takes the Rebel Alliance to Galactic Court and sues for ten trillion credits plus clean up fees. Plus a planet to live on temporarily while the clean up goes on.
We take you now to the court room scene where the final verdict takes place. . .
Posted by: jakee308 at June 25, 2018 06:03 PM (psHEv)
517
The upwelling we detected is like a hot-air balloon, and we infer that something is rising up through the deeper part of our planet under New England
So I'm betting that it's going to breach the surface at Innsmouth.....
So I'm betting that it's going to breach the surface at Innsmouth.....
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 25, 2018 06:03 PM (k1TUh)
518
466 They call me Darth. Darth Vader.
Posted by: jakee308
How about Dirty Harry Star Wars?
"'Did he kill six stormtroopers or only five?' Well to tell you the truth in all this excitement I kinda lost track myself. But being this is a lightsaber, the most powerful weapon in the galaxy and would cut your head clean off, you've gotta ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well do ya, punk?"
Posted by: jakee308
How about Dirty Harry Star Wars?
"'Did he kill six stormtroopers or only five?' Well to tell you the truth in all this excitement I kinda lost track myself. But being this is a lightsaber, the most powerful weapon in the galaxy and would cut your head clean off, you've gotta ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well do ya, punk?"
Posted by: zombie at June 25, 2018 06:03 PM (c+2jX)
Posted by: garrett at June 25, 2018 06:03 PM (MohFm)
520
'How it that not against the law by discriminating against her sexual preference, normal heterosexual?'
They are also discriminating against a female of a certain race. Not that it matters.
They are also discriminating against a female of a certain race. Not that it matters.
Posted by: f'd at June 25, 2018 06:04 PM (UdKB7)
521
How ways can they redo Jurassic Park? Someone with extreme hubris. Dinosaurs escape. Havoc ensues. People get eaten. Children survive.
Posted by: Northernlurker lighter less filing at June 25, 2018 06:02 PM (3zhEq)
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I can think of a few things that can be done!
Posted by: Northernlurker lighter less filing at June 25, 2018 06:02 PM (3zhEq)
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I can think of a few things that can be done!
Posted by: Lando C - Pansexual to the rescue at June 25, 2018 06:04 PM (qC1Sy)
Posted by: garrett at June 25, 2018 06:04 PM (MohFm)
523
Guess the bottom line is the most important thing
Posted by: Skip at June 25, 2018 06:04 PM (pHfeF)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 06:04 PM (yQpMk)
525
480 Kathleen Kennedy Almost Fired as Head of Lucasfilm...
Lucasfilms Profits Almost Go Up....
Posted by: Amy Schumer at June 25, 2018 05:57 PM
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See 461.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 25, 2018 06:01 PM (0tfLf)
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You are NOT new here.
Lucasfilms Profits Almost Go Up....
Posted by: Amy Schumer at June 25, 2018 05:57 PM
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See 461.
Posted by: Diogenes at June 25, 2018 06:01 PM (0tfLf)
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You are NOT new here.
Posted by: George Lucas at June 25, 2018 06:04 PM (pw+jk)
Posted by: William Eaton at June 25, 2018 06:04 PM (MuTTO)
527
There's a site that runs a pretty decent Saturday evening movie thread...
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:57 PM
Attaboy
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 05:57 PM
Attaboy
Posted by: Zombie Stanley Kubrick at June 25, 2018 06:04 PM (EzdLW)
528
But, only if transwarp torpedoes and Borgs are involved!
Posted by: Blake - used bridge salesman at June 25, 2018 06:00 PM
You mean, trans torpedoes, which will be reshaped into something less phallic and toxically male, and Adult Baby Borgs who pretend helplessness, right?
Posted by: Blake - used bridge salesman at June 25, 2018 06:00 PM
You mean, trans torpedoes, which will be reshaped into something less phallic and toxically male, and Adult Baby Borgs who pretend helplessness, right?
Posted by: Kathleen Kennedy at June 25, 2018 06:04 PM (2NqXo)
529
519 >>But I'd bet on time travel movies.
When?
Posted by: garrett at June 25, 2018 06:03 PM (MohFm)
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Seen Looper?
Even if yes, see it again.
When?
Posted by: garrett at June 25, 2018 06:03 PM (MohFm)
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Seen Looper?
Even if yes, see it again.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 06:04 PM (Jj43a)
530
No George, no , we don't, I do miss your ex-wife
Marcia though, I get the feeling she might have been a large part of the
magic of the first 2.5 films.
Posted by: The Chicken of depression at June 25, 2018 06:00 PM (XRxxn)
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Remember, she got the Oscar for film editing. He got nothing.
And yes, she was a huge part of the team. Didn't they meet in film school?
I think a lot of the "special edition" edits that he did were specifically to undo what she did and prove that his version would still have been a success.
And the prequels pretty much proved that on his own, he kinda sucked.
Marcia though, I get the feeling she might have been a large part of the
magic of the first 2.5 films.
Posted by: The Chicken of depression at June 25, 2018 06:00 PM (XRxxn)
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Remember, she got the Oscar for film editing. He got nothing.
And yes, she was a huge part of the team. Didn't they meet in film school?
I think a lot of the "special edition" edits that he did were specifically to undo what she did and prove that his version would still have been a success.
And the prequels pretty much proved that on his own, he kinda sucked.
Posted by: A.H. Lloyd at June 25, 2018 06:04 PM (cfSRQ)
531
How ways can they redo Jurassic Park? Someone with extreme hubris. Dinosaurs escape. Havoc ensues. People get eaten. Children survive.
And NO ONE EVER LEARNS.
How ways can they redo Jurassic Park? Someone with extreme hubris. Dinosaurs escape. Havoc ensues. People get eaten. Children survive.
And NO ONE EVER LEARNS.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 25, 2018 06:04 PM (oVJmc)
532
502 I still predict that, at some point, it will be revealed that Chewie is a female.
Quite true. Their species naturally evolves from male to female. In old age they resemble, and could be played by, menopausal wookies such as Janet Reno, Bella Abzug, Hitlery.
Quite true. Their species naturally evolves from male to female. In old age they resemble, and could be played by, menopausal wookies such as Janet Reno, Bella Abzug, Hitlery.
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at June 25, 2018 06:05 PM (UFLLM)
533
I just find the "SJW moments" annoying and distracting. There was a scene in Star Trek: Beyond where Kirk & company restore the USS Franklin to operation, and the bald female alien steals Kirk's captain seat.
It has nothing to do with the story. It serves only as a didactic illustration of an SJW principle: that there can be no camaraderie, respect, or teamwork when a man and woman are involved. The female has an obligation to womanhood to show resentment and try to upstage the male.
As such it's annoying and throws you out of the movie. It's the equivalent of "drink your Ovaltine". I don't want to watch a series of didactic illustrations. But that is the priority for these people.
It has nothing to do with the story. It serves only as a didactic illustration of an SJW principle: that there can be no camaraderie, respect, or teamwork when a man and woman are involved. The female has an obligation to womanhood to show resentment and try to upstage the male.
As such it's annoying and throws you out of the movie. It's the equivalent of "drink your Ovaltine". I don't want to watch a series of didactic illustrations. But that is the priority for these people.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 25, 2018 06:05 PM (/qEW2)
534
Frankly, I don't give a shit. Kathleen Kennedy isn't worth doxxing.
Efforts to denounce her would be better spent investigating Maxine Waters's finances. THAT would be worth watching.
Efforts to denounce her would be better spent investigating Maxine Waters's finances. THAT would be worth watching.
Posted by: George LeS at June 25, 2018 06:05 PM (59GGI)
Posted by: Amy Schumer at June 25, 2018 06:05 PM (RVcmP)
536
Jeebus. Give in to the dark side kathleen. Make a movie that makes money.
Posted by: Cuthbert the Witless at June 25, 2018 06:05 PM (9dzlp)
537
I think it is telling that even Mr. Plinkett and Scientist Man both turned down Disney's offer.
Posted by: Archer at June 25, 2018 06:05 PM (gmo/4)
538
Seen Looper?
Even if yes, see it again.
The interesting thing is that both versions of Bruce Willis survive.
Even if yes, see it again.
The interesting thing is that both versions of Bruce Willis survive.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 06:06 PM (yQpMk)
Posted by: Skandia Recluse at June 25, 2018 06:06 PM (roQNm)
Posted by: Publius Redux at June 25, 2018 06:06 PM (0/0WS)
Posted by: Satan at June 25, 2018 06:06 PM (MohFm)
542
The Force is an angry vagina.
Posted by: Kathleen Kennedy at June 25, 2018 06:07 PM (cGlgB)
543
Actually, there have been several time travel movies over the last ten years or so.
Kind of a stealth renaissance cuz most are relatively low budget - yet still quite good.
Soooooo, I doubt it will be time travel.
Kind of a stealth renaissance cuz most are relatively low budget - yet still quite good.
Soooooo, I doubt it will be time travel.
Posted by: naturalfake at June 25, 2018 06:07 PM (9q7Dl)
544
What I find sad about Star Wars is how enthralled I was when they first came out, but, now that I'm in my late 29's, egads, they're lame.
Though, there are some great lines, I'll grant that. Overall, though? Meh.
Though, there are some great lines, I'll grant that. Overall, though? Meh.
Posted by: Blake - used bridge salesman at June 25, 2018 06:07 PM (qC1Sy)
545
I saw 461 open for New Comments Thingy at ace.mu.nu in '68.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 25, 2018 06:07 PM (oVJmc)
546
I've got an idea for film franchise.
There is this planet that is green and there are giant cows that eat all of the green. The giant cows ooze out white paste... we could call this paste Elmers. The local inhabitants eat the past and it makes their eyes completely white. They also ooze paste out of their pores and can climb really tall things. The whole universe is addicted to this magic paste. The catch phrase is "The Paste Must Flow."
There is this planet that is green and there are giant cows that eat all of the green. The giant cows ooze out white paste... we could call this paste Elmers. The local inhabitants eat the past and it makes their eyes completely white. They also ooze paste out of their pores and can climb really tall things. The whole universe is addicted to this magic paste. The catch phrase is "The Paste Must Flow."
Posted by: Joe Biden at June 25, 2018 06:08 PM (pw+jk)
547
540 496 James Madison
JM ~ that idea is nothing short of brilliant. Absolutely f*cking brilliant.
Posted by: Publius Redux at June 25, 2018 06:06 PM (0/0WS)
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I may write it one day.
In addition to my pride fiction, I toy with the idea of having a couple of screenplays ready if one day someone walks up to me with $100,000 and says, "You got any movie ideas?"
JM ~ that idea is nothing short of brilliant. Absolutely f*cking brilliant.
Posted by: Publius Redux at June 25, 2018 06:06 PM (0/0WS)
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I may write it one day.
In addition to my pride fiction, I toy with the idea of having a couple of screenplays ready if one day someone walks up to me with $100,000 and says, "You got any movie ideas?"
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 06:08 PM (Jj43a)
548
Hey though, if you had control of a time machine, and a vast criminal empire through your telekinetic abilities, wouldn't you have some kind of bodyguard looking out for your helpless child self?
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 06:08 PM (yQpMk)
549
The problem with Star Wars is that there were never emough titties or even the false promise of potential titties.
Posted by: garrett at June 25, 2018 06:08 PM (MohFm)
550
Wookies turn out to be hermaphroditic. that's a twofer.
No a threefer. fourfur if you count dogs.
No a threefer. fourfur if you count dogs.
Posted by: jakee308 at June 25, 2018 06:08 PM (psHEv)
Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 25, 2018 06:09 PM (BRvh1)
552
515 I do not avoid Hollywood, Mandrake. But I do deny them my affluence.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 06:03 PM (yQpMk)
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Bravo.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 06:03 PM (yQpMk)
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Bravo.
Posted by: reason at June 25, 2018 06:09 PM (W2YA6)
553
1998 gave us "six days and seven nights" starring Anne Heche and Harrison Ford. Why do I mention this? Because in a perilous scene Harrison Ford comments about women wanting sensitive types. To which the Heche character responds - paraphrasing - "not if there's danger. Then we want them big and mean."
20 years later, that line being put to paper could end a writer's career.
20 years later, that line being put to paper could end a writer's career.
Posted by: 2009Refugee at June 25, 2018 06:09 PM (2xR5z)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at June 25, 2018 06:09 PM (yQpMk)
555
You mean, trans torpedoes, which will be reshaped into something less phallic and toxically male, and Adult Baby Borgs who pretend helplessness, right?
Posted by: Kathleen Kennedy at June 25, 2018 06:04 PM (2NqXo)
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I think you should do it! It would make your career!.....go away...
Posted by: Kathleen Kennedy at June 25, 2018 06:04 PM (2NqXo)
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I think you should do it! It would make your career!.....go away...
Posted by: Blake - used bridge salesman at June 25, 2018 06:09 PM (qC1Sy)
556
Meanwhile, the winning continues...
Elections have consequences. TX and NC State Legislature's district boundaries stand.
Watch out, judges. Watch were you go out to eat.
Elections have consequences. TX and NC State Legislature's district boundaries stand.
Watch out, judges. Watch were you go out to eat.
Posted by: golfman at June 25, 2018 06:09 PM (If3tB)
557
It's amazing that Team Disney has handled the MCU so expertly ... and essentially tanked the 'Star Wars' franchise.
As an unwanted white male Star Wars fan for 40 years 'The Last Jedi' broke me. The SJW elements were annoying, but the story itself left me ice cold.
And that ending? How many Resistance types are left? Does anyone walk out of the theater eager to see the next installment? If so, I'll have what they're drinking...
I thought Force Awakens was just fine ... a dutiful bridge from the old to the new. Said bridge is in tatters now.
As an unwanted white male Star Wars fan for 40 years 'The Last Jedi' broke me. The SJW elements were annoying, but the story itself left me ice cold.
And that ending? How many Resistance types are left? Does anyone walk out of the theater eager to see the next installment? If so, I'll have what they're drinking...
I thought Force Awakens was just fine ... a dutiful bridge from the old to the new. Said bridge is in tatters now.
Posted by: Christian Toto at June 25, 2018 06:10 PM (GppXG)
558
"How ways can they redo Jurassic Park? Someone with extreme hubris. Dinosaurs escape. Havoc ensues. People get eaten. Children survive.
And NO ONE EVER LEARNS.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles"
Kind of like the Friday the 13th sequels. Who the hell would still go camping at Crystal Lake after the first couple of sequels.
And NO ONE EVER LEARNS.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles"
Kind of like the Friday the 13th sequels. Who the hell would still go camping at Crystal Lake after the first couple of sequels.
Posted by: Benji Carver at June 25, 2018 06:10 PM (OD2ni)
559
Still?
Posted by: Braenyard at June 25, 2018 06:10 PM (kwakj)
560
>>Kind of like the Friday the 13th sequels. Who the hell would still go camping at Crystal Lake after the first couple of sequels.
Cat Fisherman
Cat Fisherman
Posted by: garrett at June 25, 2018 06:11 PM (MohFm)
561
I heard they had some really cool dinosaurs up at Crystal Lake, displayed in really flimsy cages. Let's go!
Posted by: zombie at June 25, 2018 06:11 PM (c+2jX)
562
A Time Travel story can be great when it's done well - but there's always the risk that it will just turn into a Quantum Leap knockoff - or even worse, a rehash of Irwin Allen's "Time Tunnel" TV series of '66 - '67.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDowitqL1Rc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDowitqL1Rc
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 25, 2018 06:11 PM (k1TUh)
563
557 It's amazing that Team Disney has handled the MCU so expertly ... and essentially tanked the 'Star Wars' franchise.
As an unwanted white male Star Wars fan for 40 years 'The Last Jedi' broke me. The SJW elements were annoying, but the story itself left me ice cold.
And that ending? How many Resistance types are left? Does anyone walk out of the theater eager to see the next installment? If so, I'll have what they're drinking...
I thought Force Awakens was just fine ... a dutiful bridge from the old to the new. Said bridge is in tatters now.
Posted by: Christian Toto at June 25, 2018 06:10 PM (GppXG)
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TLJ felt more like an opening act instead of a second.
But, I love everything with Luke, Rey, and Kylo, and that's about 60% of the movie.
As an unwanted white male Star Wars fan for 40 years 'The Last Jedi' broke me. The SJW elements were annoying, but the story itself left me ice cold.
And that ending? How many Resistance types are left? Does anyone walk out of the theater eager to see the next installment? If so, I'll have what they're drinking...
I thought Force Awakens was just fine ... a dutiful bridge from the old to the new. Said bridge is in tatters now.
Posted by: Christian Toto at June 25, 2018 06:10 PM (GppXG)
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TLJ felt more like an opening act instead of a second.
But, I love everything with Luke, Rey, and Kylo, and that's about 60% of the movie.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 06:12 PM (Jj43a)
564
"How ways can they redo Jurassic Park? Someone with extreme hubris. Dinosaurs escape. Havoc ensues. People get eaten. Children survive."
This might be heresy, but Jurassic Park might be my favorite John Williams score. I get chills when I visit Universal in Orlando and you can start hearing it as you approach that section of the park.
This might be heresy, but Jurassic Park might be my favorite John Williams score. I get chills when I visit Universal in Orlando and you can start hearing it as you approach that section of the park.
Posted by: Benji Carver at June 25, 2018 06:12 PM (OD2ni)
565
Disney's head Bob Iger wants to fire Kathleen Kennedy, but there's a problem: No one they're willing to offer the job to is willing to take it. JJ Abrams (Randolph reports) was offered the job, but turned it down flat. "Several" were approached.
One person that's brought up as a possible replacement for Kennedy, Dave Filloni, isn't being considered for the job by Iger, I guess because he hasn't run anything big like a studio.
Randolph says (speculating, I think) that no one wants the job because the Lucasfilm team is divided between old-guard Star Wars people and Kennedy's handpicked loyalists.
I'd lay money they give the job to Barky. He's a big TV exec, now, so he knows everything one can know about show business and entertainment. He couldn't do any worse with the Star Wars crap and he's got an in with the whole low IQ crowd.
One person that's brought up as a possible replacement for Kennedy, Dave Filloni, isn't being considered for the job by Iger, I guess because he hasn't run anything big like a studio.
Randolph says (speculating, I think) that no one wants the job because the Lucasfilm team is divided between old-guard Star Wars people and Kennedy's handpicked loyalists.
I'd lay money they give the job to Barky. He's a big TV exec, now, so he knows everything one can know about show business and entertainment. He couldn't do any worse with the Star Wars crap and he's got an in with the whole low IQ crowd.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at June 25, 2018 06:12 PM (yzbCJ)
566
ut I'd bet on time travel movies.
If your bet doesn't pan out, borrow ace's time machine, go back, and bet against them. But, that would be altering the past, and maybe this time it would've been wise to bet on time travel movies after all. Soooo, you'd have to go back in time again and bet on them. But, what if....
Aw screw it.
*turns on tv, watches baseball*
If your bet doesn't pan out, borrow ace's time machine, go back, and bet against them. But, that would be altering the past, and maybe this time it would've been wise to bet on time travel movies after all. Soooo, you'd have to go back in time again and bet on them. But, what if....
Aw screw it.
*turns on tv, watches baseball*
Posted by: Hands at June 25, 2018 06:12 PM (EzdLW)
567
1998 gave us "six days and seven nights" starring
Anne Heche and Harrison Ford and Anne Heche's nipples.
Posted by: 2009Refugee at June 25, 2018 06:09 PM (2xR5z)
FIFY
Anne Heche and Harrison Ford and Anne Heche's nipples.
Posted by: 2009Refugee at June 25, 2018 06:09 PM (2xR5z)
FIFY
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 25, 2018 06:12 PM (wYseH)
568
421 Thank goodness for the Daily Mail, otherwise I'd never get to see anything the First Lady wears since our media is on a complete blackout where she is concerned.
Posted by: IC at June 25, 2018 05:48 PM (a0IVu)
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Drives me crazy that our media won't cover Melania, except if they are criticizing her.
She and Raina both look gorgeous. Love their outfits.
Posted by: IC at June 25, 2018 05:48 PM (a0IVu)
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Drives me crazy that our media won't cover Melania, except if they are criticizing her.
She and Raina both look gorgeous. Love their outfits.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at June 25, 2018 06:12 PM (0jtPF)
Posted by: Rose Taco's 1st Beejer at June 25, 2018 06:13 PM (UFLLM)
570
The Farce is Female. That's all you need to know.
Posted by: f'd at June 25, 2018 06:13 PM (UdKB7)
571
Jurassic World XXVII:
Reptillians create a themepark based on the long extinct "hyoomann" species recreated from the DNA of other modern species.
Hilarity ensues.
Reptillians create a themepark based on the long extinct "hyoomann" species recreated from the DNA of other modern species.
Hilarity ensues.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 25, 2018 06:13 PM (BRvh1)
572
So, what's going on in Iran? Some upstarts in Iran are chanting "Death to Palestine!" Not to Israel. Not to America. But to Palestine.....
Posted by: KWDreaming at June 25, 2018 06:14 PM (Z1I24)
573
KK: "...I don't feel that I have a responsibility to cater in some way..."
And this is exactly how a for-profit enterprise determines that maybe an employee's vision just doesn't match up with the company's.
What an a) idiotic comment and b) even more idiotic admission.
And this is exactly how a for-profit enterprise determines that maybe an employee's vision just doesn't match up with the company's.
What an a) idiotic comment and b) even more idiotic admission.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at June 25, 2018 06:14 PM (H8S+R)
574
"Thank goodness for the Daily Mail, otherwise I'd never get to see anything the First Lady wears since our media is on a complete blackout where she is concerned.
Posted by: IC"
That and pictures of that short girl with the big boobs from Modern Family running errands around LA.
Posted by: IC"
That and pictures of that short girl with the big boobs from Modern Family running errands around LA.
Posted by: Benji Carver at June 25, 2018 06:14 PM (OD2ni)
575
OT but faintly amusing / interesting, from the Daily Mail sidebar:
"Size 22 model Tess Holliday details why she chose to embrace the word 'FAT' - as she reveals she lost 200,000 Instagram followers after modeling a 'Dump Trump' shirt"
"Size 22 model Tess Holliday details why she chose to embrace the word 'FAT' - as she reveals she lost 200,000 Instagram followers after modeling a 'Dump Trump' shirt"
Posted by: sock_rat_eez, they are gaslighting us 24/365 at June 25, 2018 06:14 PM (GNCPT)
576
The problem is Disney canceled my contract for the Death Star. I was kind of the star.
Posted by: BRIAN DENNEHY at June 25, 2018 06:14 PM (pw+jk)
577
She and Raina both look gorgeous. Love their outfits.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at June 25, 2018 06:12 PM (0jtPF)
Didn't they just? I mean, how lucky are King Abdullah and Pres Trump?
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at June 25, 2018 06:12 PM (0jtPF)
Didn't they just? I mean, how lucky are King Abdullah and Pres Trump?
Posted by: IC at June 25, 2018 06:15 PM (a0IVu)
578
Melania Trump and Queen Rania in the same room together is a Feminist's nightmare. In so many ways.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 25, 2018 06:15 PM (BRvh1)
579
574 Never seen ANY star wars movie. sci-fi doesn't do much for me. I loved Heinlein when I was a teenager though. I did like John Carter - wish there was a sequel.
Posted by: free tibet at June 25, 2018 06:14 PM (oL+i4)
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Star Wars isn't SciFi. It's techno space fantasy. Hell, it has wizards. Nuff said.
Posted by: free tibet at June 25, 2018 06:14 PM (oL+i4)
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Star Wars isn't SciFi. It's techno space fantasy. Hell, it has wizards. Nuff said.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison's Phone at June 25, 2018 06:15 PM (Jj43a)
580
Well there is a good thing a certain website on Saturdays that gives us a look at some of the fashion sence of Melania
Posted by: Skip at June 25, 2018 06:16 PM (pHfeF)
581
So, what's going on in Iran? Some upstarts in Iran
are chanting "Death to Palestine!" Not to Israel. Not to America. But to
Palestine.....
Posted by: KWDreaming at June 25, 2018 06:14 PM (Z1I24)
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Is there ANYTHING Trump can't do?!?!?
are chanting "Death to Palestine!" Not to Israel. Not to America. But to
Palestine.....
Posted by: KWDreaming at June 25, 2018 06:14 PM (Z1I24)
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Is there ANYTHING Trump can't do?!?!?
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at June 25, 2018 06:16 PM (pw+jk)
582
I think no one involved with this new Star Wars should be able to go out in public. Restaurants, gasoline stations. Their homes.
They should not be allowed to live in peace.
They are making us do this.
They should not be allowed to live in peace.
They are making us do this.
Posted by: blaster at June 25, 2018 06:16 PM (jHrzU)
583
448 ...a young Barron rides with his MAGA sietch.
Barron has summoned a large one. Again, it is the legend.
Barron has summoned a large one. Again, it is the legend.
Posted by: You know you were thinking it at June 25, 2018 06:16 PM (NmR1a)
584
"572 So, what's going on in Iran? Some upstarts in Iran are chanting "Death to Palestine!" Not to Israel. Not to America. But to Palestine....."
I wonder if the Obama Pod bros will cover that? Maybe they can have their favorite "conservative" Tim Miller on to explain why this is actually bad and Trump's fault.
I wonder if the Obama Pod bros will cover that? Maybe they can have their favorite "conservative" Tim Miller on to explain why this is actually bad and Trump's fault.
Posted by: Benji Carver at June 25, 2018 06:16 PM (OD2ni)
585
578
Melania Trump and Queen Rania in the same room together is a Feminist's nightmare. In so many ways.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 25, 2018 06:15 PM (BRvh1)
They are both so stunningly beautiful. Unlike most of the feminist harpies w. their weird purple hair and nose rings.
Melania Trump and Queen Rania in the same room together is a Feminist's nightmare. In so many ways.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 25, 2018 06:15 PM (BRvh1)
They are both so stunningly beautiful. Unlike most of the feminist harpies w. their weird purple hair and nose rings.
Posted by: IC at June 25, 2018 06:16 PM (a0IVu)
586
Nobody bothers to see what movies work. Great story telling, solid acting decent cinematography. If they would stop recycling the same storylines in Star Wars and stop preaching at me it would be fine thankyouverymuch!
I cite the appalling lack of creativity in entertainment to be a direct result of the Long March wherein students are no longer exposed to the literary classics (or even centuries-old children's tales for all I know). I started to notice it back in the '80's and it's gotten way worse since then. Kolllidges won't let their little snowflakes read old white guys writings because SJW Bullshit and the whole culture starts a downhill slide into a bland, PC/Prog sameness that thinks it's somehow on the cutting edge of something or other.
Please to be noticing the grass upon which you are currently standing.
Nobody bothers to see what movies work. Great story telling, solid acting decent cinematography. If they would stop recycling the same storylines in Star Wars and stop preaching at me it would be fine thankyouverymuch!
I cite the appalling lack of creativity in entertainment to be a direct result of the Long March wherein students are no longer exposed to the literary classics (or even centuries-old children's tales for all I know). I started to notice it back in the '80's and it's gotten way worse since then. Kolllidges won't let their little snowflakes read old white guys writings because SJW Bullshit and the whole culture starts a downhill slide into a bland, PC/Prog sameness that thinks it's somehow on the cutting edge of something or other.
Please to be noticing the grass upon which you are currently standing.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at June 25, 2018 06:17 PM (HaL55)
587
NOOD
Posted by: Skip at June 25, 2018 06:17 PM (pHfeF)
588
Disney could reboot the beach party movies from the 1960s. Starting with WHERE THE SOY BOYS ARE.
Posted by: Hands at June 25, 2018 06:17 PM (EzdLW)
589
"Disney's head Bob Iger wants to fire Kathleen Kennedy, but there's a problem: No one they're willing to offer the job to is willing to take it."
So the answer is to keep her on and let her p*ss away fortunes while destroying the brand? Let an intern step in and keep the seat warm. At least s/he won't cost a fortune while the company whittles the time.
So the answer is to keep her on and let her p*ss away fortunes while destroying the brand? Let an intern step in and keep the seat warm. At least s/he won't cost a fortune while the company whittles the time.
Posted by: AnonyBotymousDrivel at June 25, 2018 06:17 PM (H8S+R)
590
580
Well there is a good thing a certain website on Saturdays that gives us a look at some of the fashion sence of Melania
Posted by: Skip at June 25, 2018 06:16 PM (pHfeF)
Heh, yes indeed. This last Saturday's fashion pic was especially inspired.
Well there is a good thing a certain website on Saturdays that gives us a look at some of the fashion sence of Melania
Posted by: Skip at June 25, 2018 06:16 PM (pHfeF)
Heh, yes indeed. This last Saturday's fashion pic was especially inspired.
Posted by: IC at June 25, 2018 06:18 PM (a0IVu)
591
392 I give this 1 Kohn (1,000 milli-Kohn)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM (pw+jk)
I need to write some Javascript and create an online Kohn/Couric unit conversion page.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM (pw+jk)
I need to write some Javascript and create an online Kohn/Couric unit conversion page.
Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik at June 25, 2018 06:18 PM (NL6wI)
592
I thought Force Awakens was just fine ... a dutiful bridge from the old to the new. Said bridge is in tatters now.
Posted by: Christian Toto at June 25, 2018 06:10 PM (GppXG)
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Sort of a "bridge to nowhere," if I may coin a phrase.
I thought Force Awakens was just fine ... a dutiful bridge from the old to the new. Said bridge is in tatters now.
Posted by: Christian Toto at June 25, 2018 06:10 PM (GppXG)
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Sort of a "bridge to nowhere," if I may coin a phrase.
Posted by: A.H. Lloyd at June 25, 2018 06:18 PM (cfSRQ)
593
The other problem with Time Travel stories is how an American outfit does them without ripping off at least 2 dozen different Dr. Who episodes.
Posted by: Tom Servo at June 25, 2018 06:18 PM (k1TUh)
594
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The Farce is Female. That's all you need to know.
Posted by: f'd at June 25, 2018 06:13 PM
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Why do you think Anakin slaughtered the younglings?
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The Farce is Female. That's all you need to know.
Posted by: f'd at June 25, 2018 06:13 PM
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Why do you think Anakin slaughtered the younglings?
Posted by: The Dark Side of Aunt Flo-rce at June 25, 2018 06:18 PM (RVcmP)
595
Oh come on! Who did not think that a Hans movie would not be a stinker. Who da fuk cares about Hans? Yep he is banging a princess, but someone has to. He aint a Jedi. He hangs with a wolf dog man, kinda beasty.
Posted by: rhennigantx at June 25, 2018 06:19 PM (JFO2v)
596
Ace needs to take the helm at LucasFilms.
Oh wait if I submit my transparent resume in the entertainment industry but make plain how much I identify as a nekko-grrl, just might be a shoe in. Nyah,
Oh wait if I submit my transparent resume in the entertainment industry but make plain how much I identify as a nekko-grrl, just might be a shoe in. Nyah,
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 25, 2018 06:19 PM (ZOAr/)
597
I was at Sam's Club this afternoon in Woodstock, GA and a big thunderstorm came up suddenly many shoppers were forced to line up under the rain canopy to load their stuff. A young braided-haired man parked under the canopy to avoid the rain and went shopping! Thereby, he made the rest of us unable to load our cars. An older gentleman moved to the front of this young man's car and was just able to get his trunk were he and his wife could load without getting rained on. The gentleman accidently bumped sain young man's car when backing. The young man, having been chased down by Sam's Club employees, had returned to his car to witness this bump and started cursing and insulting the gentleman. The gentleman, moved his car forward and then reversed and proceeded to give the bastard's car a good smack! The bastard began an even greater tirade... Smack again! The youth then smartened up. Insurance information was exchanged.. gentleman proceeded to say "Sorry, my foot slipped!" as we all looked on. Needless to say we saw nothing while we all tried not to break out in cheers and laughter!
The Culture War is real and it is heating up..
The Culture War is real and it is heating up..
Posted by: catman at June 25, 2018 06:20 PM (cCkt9)
598
Star Wars, by the way, is dead. Dead as a doornail. There is no way to recapture the magic of the original 98.9% of the trilogy (yes some of the original trilogy was crap. Sorry ~ Ewoks? ~ please. Endor was supposed to be the Wookie home world. Close your eyes and imagine how cool that would have been. Lucas changed it so sell cuddly toys ~ also think of how much more sense it would have made ~ but I digress).
First: Lucas took a huge dump on it with episodes 1 through 3. Then Kennedy went full SJW 'woke" and killed the rest. Kids, particularly young boys, have no interest. (Why would they? The men are made out to be ridiculous fools with mild mental retardation). And don't get me started on Anakin Skywalker. Ahem? THIS is the role model centerpiece of three movies.
Just like the NFL ~ it is over. People will start spending their hard earned $ somewhere else. The the current generation has moved on to Fast Nad Furious or some other brain dead franchise that is more masculine and "splodey." What are they up to? Fast and Furious x 10 to the 23rd power or something?
Good riddance to Star Wars ~ I am sick of having to at least check in on the franchise to see how it's going, only to be horrified at its weapons grade stupidity and awfulness.
But I shall always muse about what might have been. Endor, the Wookie World that should have been but never was.
*Sighs heavily, takes another sip of post work martini.*
First: Lucas took a huge dump on it with episodes 1 through 3. Then Kennedy went full SJW 'woke" and killed the rest. Kids, particularly young boys, have no interest. (Why would they? The men are made out to be ridiculous fools with mild mental retardation). And don't get me started on Anakin Skywalker. Ahem? THIS is the role model centerpiece of three movies.
Just like the NFL ~ it is over. People will start spending their hard earned $ somewhere else. The the current generation has moved on to Fast Nad Furious or some other brain dead franchise that is more masculine and "splodey." What are they up to? Fast and Furious x 10 to the 23rd power or something?
Good riddance to Star Wars ~ I am sick of having to at least check in on the franchise to see how it's going, only to be horrified at its weapons grade stupidity and awfulness.
But I shall always muse about what might have been. Endor, the Wookie World that should have been but never was.
*Sighs heavily, takes another sip of post work martini.*
Posted by: Publius Redux at June 25, 2018 06:21 PM (0/0WS)
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To me the most unforgivable thing they did was turn Luke coward who considered murdering his nephew as a child. Pretty much guts the entire star wars universe and the previous story. But I get it KK had to destroy all of the positive male characters to make room for not nearly as likeable female characters.
Posted by: Drew in MO at June 25, 2018 06:22 PM (cGlgB)
600
Actually, I'd say that Star Wars is an example of Sci Fi being part of a decline in male readers.
Go to the few book stores that exist and they've put fantasy with the Sci Fi cause there isn't enough new stuff to justify the space otherwise.
It's no wonder boys are going nuts. No books, no heroes, no day dreams, no play as all the characters are female or worse.
And the writing themselves is generally weak and mostly terrible.
But boy the got their way and took over the genre. Thus destroying another mode of imagination and speculation on the part of males and females.
It's terrible what has happened and I see no cure.
What do the kids of today have to replace any of that?
I'm resisting making a smart ass crack cause it really is pitiful and it happened almost overnight. 15 years tops.
Go to the few book stores that exist and they've put fantasy with the Sci Fi cause there isn't enough new stuff to justify the space otherwise.
It's no wonder boys are going nuts. No books, no heroes, no day dreams, no play as all the characters are female or worse.
And the writing themselves is generally weak and mostly terrible.
But boy the got their way and took over the genre. Thus destroying another mode of imagination and speculation on the part of males and females.
It's terrible what has happened and I see no cure.
What do the kids of today have to replace any of that?
I'm resisting making a smart ass crack cause it really is pitiful and it happened almost overnight. 15 years tops.
Posted by: jakee308 at June 25, 2018 06:22 PM (psHEv)
601
Late entry, and kinda OT, but not entirely: Disney's management problems remind me of traffic engineering's problems. Traffic engineering USED to be about facilitating the smooth, efficient flow of traffic.
Then asshole SJWs took over the thought on the subject, and now we have bicycle lanes with cobwebs on them in place of one of the traffic lanes, we're get traffic roundabouts, streets blocked off, etc., all in the name of "traffic calming."
Guys - and here I mean Disney, the NFL, traffic engineers, etc. - stick to your knitting. It's not your job to make us "better," as you see it.
Then asshole SJWs took over the thought on the subject, and now we have bicycle lanes with cobwebs on them in place of one of the traffic lanes, we're get traffic roundabouts, streets blocked off, etc., all in the name of "traffic calming."
Guys - and here I mean Disney, the NFL, traffic engineers, etc. - stick to your knitting. It's not your job to make us "better," as you see it.
Posted by: Deplorable Jay Guevara, now with a spark of divinity at June 25, 2018 06:22 PM (hDNQh)
602
392 My sense is that if Trump wins, Hillary supporters will be sad.If Hillary wins, Trump supporters will be angry.Important difference.
7:11 PM - Nov 8, 2016
Sally Kohn tweet.
I give this 1 Kohn (1,000 milli-Kohn)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM (pw+jk)
Wow a Whole Kohn. You realizes the stupid in 1 Kohn loosed on the world would make Idocracy looks like a Mensa festival.
7:11 PM - Nov 8, 2016
Sally Kohn tweet.
I give this 1 Kohn (1,000 milli-Kohn)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at June 25, 2018 05:43 PM (pw+jk)
Wow a Whole Kohn. You realizes the stupid in 1 Kohn loosed on the world would make Idocracy looks like a Mensa festival.
Posted by: rhennigantx at June 25, 2018 06:22 PM (JFO2v)
603
But I'd bet on time travel movies.
When?
Posted by: garrett at June 25, 2018 06:03 PM (MohFm)
====
Seen Looper?
Even if yes, see it again.
"When will then be now?"
"Soon."
But I'd bet on time travel movies.
When?
Posted by: garrett at June 25, 2018 06:03 PM (MohFm)
====
Seen Looper?
Even if yes, see it again.
"When will then be now?"
"Soon."
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at June 25, 2018 06:23 PM (HaL55)
604
Hand it over to David Lynch or David Fincher or The Nolan Brothers. Give them anything they want and all final decision making with Lucas Films. These are the only people in Hollywood who could turn the ship around.
Posted by: Dr. Rockzo at June 25, 2018 06:23 PM (NLQj5)
605
The Coen Brothers Star Wars
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 25, 2018 06:26 PM (oVJmc)
606
598 Star Wars, by the way, is dead. Dead as a doornail.
1
2
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4 wear its carcass as a skin suit, while demanding respect.
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2
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4 wear its carcass as a skin suit, while demanding respect.
Posted by: rhennigantx at June 25, 2018 06:26 PM (JFO2v)
607
I know I got the contrarian tag after my Godfather diss, but I tried watching Return of the Jedi yesterday on television, and I have to say I wasn't impressed with the acting . . . Ahem, Mark Hamill . . . cough, cough.
Posted by: Concerned People's Front at June 25, 2018 06:27 PM (rdl6o)
608
Just no Wachovski Star Wars, Jupiter Descending...
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 25, 2018 06:28 PM (ZOAr/)
609
If i were an enterprising movie producer, I would be looking everywhere for the next sci-fi (okay not really--space adventure?) movie dynasty.
...............
Space Force: Winning! - Deplorables Take Over The Galaxy
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Space Force: Winning! - Deplorables Take Over The Galaxy
Posted by: wth at June 25, 2018 06:29 PM (HgMAr)
610
The inherent problem with what they have done with the Star Wars story is they have tried to take a traditional male hero's journey story and simply insert a female.
Properly understood, there is no female hero journey story in western or for that matter eastern culture.
There are female stories to tell but this ain't it.
Plus from the first two films, the hero has had zero story arc or journey.
Properly understood, there is no female hero journey story in western or for that matter eastern culture.
There are female stories to tell but this ain't it.
Plus from the first two films, the hero has had zero story arc or journey.
Posted by: Kreplach at June 25, 2018 06:31 PM (UfMVm)
611
This actually would not be terribly hard to fix but the dilemma is still there: if you make money, then all you're doing is what the studio expected and is reasonable. If you fail, then you killed Star Wars.
However if the next Star Wars film bombs (which I wouldn't be surprised to see) Abrams is in serious danger with his career and then its a good opportunity to walk in and save the franchise, because if you bring it back to profitability after the decline in profits and two failures, then you look like a hero.
But the fix is obvious: you keep the core movies as fun popcorn space opera stuff, playing up the gee whiz kids enjoyment part. Then with the other films you do different genres: horror, war movies, espionage, romance, comedy, etc.
However if the next Star Wars film bombs (which I wouldn't be surprised to see) Abrams is in serious danger with his career and then its a good opportunity to walk in and save the franchise, because if you bring it back to profitability after the decline in profits and two failures, then you look like a hero.
But the fix is obvious: you keep the core movies as fun popcorn space opera stuff, playing up the gee whiz kids enjoyment part. Then with the other films you do different genres: horror, war movies, espionage, romance, comedy, etc.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 25, 2018 06:32 PM (39g3+)
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>>>The problem with Star Wars is that there were never emough titties or even the false promise of potential titties.<<<
In space, nobody can hear you scream, "rape!"
In space, nobody can hear you scream, "rape!"
Posted by: J. Tiberius Kirk at June 25, 2018 06:34 PM (J7XgW)
613
What do the kids of today have to replace any of that?
I'm resisting making a smart ass crack cause it really is pitiful and it happened almost overnight. 15 years tops.
Posted by: jakee308 at June 25, 2018 06:22
Video games. And not even good ones with a good plot. Fortnite.
I'm resisting making a smart ass crack cause it really is pitiful and it happened almost overnight. 15 years tops.
Posted by: jakee308 at June 25, 2018 06:22
Video games. And not even good ones with a good plot. Fortnite.
Posted by: NaughtyPine at June 25, 2018 06:34 PM (/+bwe)
614
They need to hire John Goddamned Milius and do it right. Have Clint Eastwood direct, and get the Rock involved.
But no, they will continue with their stupid ways, with characters no one knows because they killed off all the ones we DID know.
Unreal the stupidity.
They need to hire John Goddamned Milius and do it right. Have Clint Eastwood direct, and get the Rock involved.
But no, they will continue with their stupid ways, with characters no one knows because they killed off all the ones we DID know.
Unreal the stupidity.
Posted by: Rev Dr E Buzz Raniere at June 25, 2018 06:44 PM (ySAEx)
615
I don't want to come on here and say "I could not care less about any of this," as is the fashion, because obviously, if you cared less, you'd spend your time in the garden.
But hey, I used to go to the midnight underground movies and they would run an episode of Buck Rogers or Flash Gordon for camp value. Those movies were made, what, from the mid-30's to the late 40's? A golden age of 10, 12 years, and then they were gone for 20 years, and then that was fun in the mid-to-late 60's, and then that was over.
Couple years go by, this clever young guy says, let's light those up again, could be fun, and in a way it was.
That was FORTY fucking YEARS ago people. Longer than the whole arc of creation, desolation, re-appreciation, re-creation...
Doesn't anyone ANYONE have any new damn ideas? I am BORED with the whole Galaxy long long ago. Because, Dude, long long ago!
If you're still hanging on the next episode of your favorite childhood epic, and they have been coming out at regular intervals since you were 13 and you are 50 damn years old, there is Something.Wrong.In.Your.Pants.
But hey, I used to go to the midnight underground movies and they would run an episode of Buck Rogers or Flash Gordon for camp value. Those movies were made, what, from the mid-30's to the late 40's? A golden age of 10, 12 years, and then they were gone for 20 years, and then that was fun in the mid-to-late 60's, and then that was over.
Couple years go by, this clever young guy says, let's light those up again, could be fun, and in a way it was.
That was FORTY fucking YEARS ago people. Longer than the whole arc of creation, desolation, re-appreciation, re-creation...
Doesn't anyone ANYONE have any new damn ideas? I am BORED with the whole Galaxy long long ago. Because, Dude, long long ago!
If you're still hanging on the next episode of your favorite childhood epic, and they have been coming out at regular intervals since you were 13 and you are 50 damn years old, there is Something.Wrong.In.Your.Pants.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at June 25, 2018 06:47 PM (H5rtT)
616
@141 Jakee308: " (3 mistakes in casting. You know who they are.)"
Jake Lloyd, Natalie Portman. and...? Ahmed Best?
Jake Lloyd, Natalie Portman. and...? Ahmed Best?
Posted by: Bubba at June 25, 2018 06:47 PM (KpGmn)
617
I feel a disturbance in this farce.
Posted by: DarthDisney at June 25, 2018 06:50 PM (BJJn6)
618
I was told far in the future we could see Star Wars meets Abbot & Costello.
Posted by: Walt at June 25, 2018 06:53 PM (BJJn6)
619
Take The Three Musketeers, file off the serial numbers, set it in space, find an actress that looks like Raquel Welch in her twenties and film that son of a bitch!
Posted by: JB1000 at June 25, 2018 06:57 PM (ECkAC)
620
Nood. Tracey Ullman.
Posted by: squeakywheel at June 25, 2018 07:03 PM (vB7kY)
621
Socialist leftist big colleges elitist have run many governments and big businesses into ruin, and want the customers to know how much they are despised before the companies/cities, states economic demise. How they love their elitist contempt, blustering what they are running is too big to fail. How many we have seen go under in recent times and many more about to ! My dad used to refer to such as educated idiots, and many of them would be challenged as to how to pour piss from a boot, what they control death spirals, with the elitist noses still up in the air. AVENGERS comes to mind
Posted by: ron n. at June 25, 2018 07:03 PM (MBrFx)
622
Sooo, money does matter to these asshats after all.
Posted by: Iblis at June 25, 2018 07:07 PM (9221z)
623
Is Timothy Zahn available?
Posted by: MikeN at June 25, 2018 08:30 PM (o/eHL)
624
They need stories instead of propaganda. Have Disney go to BAEN and turn their top authors onto the back story.
They need stories instead of propaganda. Have Disney go to BAEN and turn their top authors onto the back story.
Posted by: mark reardon at June 25, 2018 09:17 PM (hhg1s)
625
Ace's longing for Hollywood is palpable
Posted by: Who? at June 26, 2018 07:33 AM (3+2fD)
626
My Grandson at Thirteen sums it up nicely.
He didn't go see Han Solo because he saw the movie before that one.
He said upon asking him if he wanted to go see Han Solo with a laugh and a NO.
The Sixteen year old just laughed his A off.
The Youngest said, "Disney deliberately killed the Star War's franchise" and I informed him Disney wasn't and isn't making a movie so much as making an excuse to replace Pirates of the Caribbean theme parks with Star Wars themes. He will never go to Disney parks because it is too expensive for nothing. he could get a new phone, laptop and Dirt bike instead.
Kennedy wasn't so much making a movie to entertain as she was simply bitching and whining about her Social Justice agenda.
Star Wars is dead, the next movie about Obi Wan or Lando's Pan sexual adventures will be even worse received.
He didn't go see Han Solo because he saw the movie before that one.
He said upon asking him if he wanted to go see Han Solo with a laugh and a NO.
The Sixteen year old just laughed his A off.
The Youngest said, "Disney deliberately killed the Star War's franchise" and I informed him Disney wasn't and isn't making a movie so much as making an excuse to replace Pirates of the Caribbean theme parks with Star Wars themes. He will never go to Disney parks because it is too expensive for nothing. he could get a new phone, laptop and Dirt bike instead.
Kennedy wasn't so much making a movie to entertain as she was simply bitching and whining about her Social Justice agenda.
Star Wars is dead, the next movie about Obi Wan or Lando's Pan sexual adventures will be even worse received.
Posted by: obsidian at June 26, 2018 11:13 AM (ARK2U)
627
Isn't Disney a publicly traded company? Can anyone their define the term "fiduciary duty" to shareholders - as it - don't destroy shareholder value?
Posted by: californio at June 26, 2018 12:42 PM (zu3dU)
628
Is Star Wars dead? No.
And, leave it to gamma Vox Day to say "women ruin everything", when his comics are infested with SJW-esque heroines.
Making money over substance. Who would have thunk.
And, leave it to gamma Vox Day to say "women ruin everything", when his comics are infested with SJW-esque heroines.
Making money over substance. Who would have thunk.
Posted by: The Anti-Gnostic at June 26, 2018 04:51 PM (uvh91)
629
Kathleen Kennedy follows in the footsteps of Germaine Greer, who once proclaimed that "it has been my nightmare that Tolkein would turn out to be the most influential author of the 20th century."
Posted by: Tipsy at June 26, 2018 05:48 PM (eGQ+U)
630
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