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Tref · 05-18-2005, 01:46 PM

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I saw a line-up, complete with tents, in front of the Vista (further East on Hollywood Blvd.) today. Their sign had ~~Graumann's Chinese~~ crossed out, and Vista Theatre written in. 'Sup with that?

My God how I envy them ...

Not Afraid · 05-18-2005, 02:14 PM

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My God how I envy them, they will know long before me how badly the movie sucks.

I am with you there, Tref.

Gn2Dlnd · 05-18-2005, 06:23 PM

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I wish I owned a tent.

Dood! We can use my farmer's market tent and sell ThinKrisps© to make popcorn money! Dood!

LSPoorEeyorick · 05-19-2005, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

I saw a line-up, complete with tents, in front of the Vista (further East on Hollywood Blvd.) today. Their sign had ~~Graumann's Chinese~~ crossed out, and Vista Theatre written in. 'Sup with that?

Really?

Because I was witness--twice-- to a brilliant and pleasing spectacle of pilgrimage. It was better than any quasi-homoerotic Heston epic. <sing>When Obi-Wan in Graumann's line... let my Jedi go!</sing>

I was driving past Hollywood and Vine on my way to pick up Tom when I spotted them. Blocks of them, wandering in the concrete desert. Aliens holding hands with Jedi! Hipsters and Siths marching together! And a little Storm Trooper shall lead them. I noticed that many who were sans-costume sported sporting shirts that said "liningup.org"-- the official charity sponsor of the line at the Chinese.

Too tickled at having seen the latter-day Israelites in their full robes and regalia, I spun back in that direction once I had Tom in the passenger seat, and we caught them just as they arrived at the Arclight, where they would await their midnight manna.

jdramj · 05-18-2005, 02:05 PM

My local theater has 4 showings at 12:01am, and there were several dozen people lined up already at 11:15am today, for each showing.

Some looked like they had been there just a little too long. I wouldn't want to sit next to them and have to smell them the whole 2 1/2 hours....UGH! I can wait until 4:45pm tomorrow...thank you very much.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-18-2005, 02:20 PM

I'm holding out hope for this one. I've heard early reviews from people whose Star Wars opinion I respect (Kevin Smith, for one) and everything I've heard so far is positive. I'll certainly be surprised if I like it, but I'm going to try to go in with no preconceptions.

cstephens · 05-18-2005, 02:35 PM

I liked the movie a lot. I think it's a good combination of action film and character study. I'll put the rest in spoiler tags.

Spoiler:

Nice to see Peter Mayhew credited for Chewbacca in the film. But no credit for David Prowse though, as it was apparently Hayden in the Vader suit. James Earl Jones wasn't credited either.

One of the comments about the film that I've heard is disappointment that there are no surprises, which I find a bit ludicrous. What, Anakin becomes Darth Vader? Padme gives birth to twins? Really? It's like the search for Rosebud. The answer is not what Rosebud means but more what you learn on your quest to find that answer.

I'm one of those who liked Episodes 1 and 2. Having seen them again recently, I still like them, though they do have their weak points, as do 4, 5 and 6. Particularly with the love scenes, which are awkward, but then I thought the love scenes between Han and Leia were awkward too. There are not as many of them between Anakin and Padme as in Episode 2, but you need some to establish the relationship they have.

I didn't care that much for the Grevious stuff, especially the light sabre battle with Obi-Wan. I mean, yeah, it was cool, but I thought it was more for show rather than story. We already had Darth Maul with the double-sided lightsabre - we need something more this time. Oh, I know - we'll give him FOUR lightsabres! Well, yeah, but Obi-Wan dispatched with two of them fairly quickly.

In general, I really liked the film, and I was totally invested in it. You're so used to Vader being the bad guy from 4, 5 and 6, though he gets a bit of redemption in 6. But you really see how he goes from being an innocent and sweet boy to the monster of the universe. Whereas 4, 5 and 6 was Luke's development from naive boy to Jedi Knight, 1, 2 and 3 are about Anakin's development from naive boy to one of the most evil creatures in the universe, but in the transition, you totally feel for him.

I found the Jedi massacre segment to be very affecting, and I'll admit that I was close to tears when Anakin was on his rampage, especially with the younglings. I knew where he was going, but I still didn't want him to go there. And then to see the change in Padme's face when she realizes what has happened to Anakin.

I guess with the death of Padme, we can put to rest one of the oft-argued points about Leia's mother. As I recall, one of the novelizations mentions Leia's mother going with her to Alderaan and posing as her nanny. There's also a slight discrepancy since Leia in Episode 6 tells Luke that she barely remembers her mother, only that she was sad. Well, that can't very well have been Padme since she died at birth, so is the sad mother she remembers Bail Organa's wife? And, another oft-argued point - was Owen Lars really Luke's uncle or was he really Ben's brother? Now we know that he really was Luke's uncle, even if by marriage.

And, very cool that they had "Tarkin" on the bridge with Palpatine and Vader at the end. What a great tribute.

wendybeth · 05-18-2005, 05:30 PM

So, has Geekliner come up for air yet?

Cadaverous Pallor · 05-18-2005, 08:15 PM

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So, has Geekliner come up for air yet?

He has to see the movie first, and it premieres at midnight tonight...he's on the east coast, so just say it starts at 9pm our time, so the soonest he'll be back to reality would be 11pm Pacific time (how long is the movie?)

And then I'm sure we won't see him until the following morning.

€uroMeinke · 05-18-2005, 08:18 PM

Anybody have his cell phone number?

05-18-2005, 02:05 PM	#5
jdramj Trying to sleep Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 201	My local theater has 4 showings at 12:01am, and there were several dozen people lined up already at 11:15am today, for each showing. Some looked like they had been there just a little too long. I wouldn't want to sit next to them and have to smell them the whole 2 1/2 hours....UGH! I can wait until 4:45pm tomorrow...thank you very much.
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05-18-2005, 02:20 PM	#6
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I'm holding out hope for this one. I've heard early reviews from people whose Star Wars opinion I respect (Kevin Smith, for one) and everything I've heard so far is positive. I'll certainly be surprised if I like it, but I'm going to try to go in with no preconceptions. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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05-18-2005, 02:35 PM	#7
cstephens Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 231	I liked the movie a lot. I think it's a good combination of action film and character study. I'll put the rest in spoiler tags. Spoiler: Nice to see Peter Mayhew credited for Chewbacca in the film. But no credit for David Prowse though, as it was apparently Hayden in the Vader suit. James Earl Jones wasn't credited either. One of the comments about the film that I've heard is disappointment that there are no surprises, which I find a bit ludicrous. What, Anakin becomes Darth Vader? Padme gives birth to twins? Really? It's like the search for Rosebud. The answer is not what Rosebud means but more what you learn on your quest to find that answer. I'm one of those who liked Episodes 1 and 2. Having seen them again recently, I still like them, though they do have their weak points, as do 4, 5 and 6. Particularly with the love scenes, which are awkward, but then I thought the love scenes between Han and Leia were awkward too. There are not as many of them between Anakin and Padme as in Episode 2, but you need some to establish the relationship they have. I didn't care that much for the Grevious stuff, especially the light sabre battle with Obi-Wan. I mean, yeah, it was cool, but I thought it was more for show rather than story. We already had Darth Maul with the double-sided lightsabre - we need something more this time. Oh, I know - we'll give him FOUR lightsabres! Well, yeah, but Obi-Wan dispatched with two of them fairly quickly. In general, I really liked the film, and I was totally invested in it. You're so used to Vader being the bad guy from 4, 5 and 6, though he gets a bit of redemption in 6. But you really see how he goes from being an innocent and sweet boy to the monster of the universe. Whereas 4, 5 and 6 was Luke's development from naive boy to Jedi Knight, 1, 2 and 3 are about Anakin's development from naive boy to one of the most evil creatures in the universe, but in the transition, you totally feel for him. I found the Jedi massacre segment to be very affecting, and I'll admit that I was close to tears when Anakin was on his rampage, especially with the younglings. I knew where he was going, but I still didn't want him to go there. And then to see the change in Padme's face when she realizes what has happened to Anakin. I guess with the death of Padme, we can put to rest one of the oft-argued points about Leia's mother. As I recall, one of the novelizations mentions Leia's mother going with her to Alderaan and posing as her nanny. There's also a slight discrepancy since Leia in Episode 6 tells Luke that she barely remembers her mother, only that she was sad. Well, that can't very well have been Padme since she died at birth, so is the sad mother she remembers Bail Organa's wife? And, another oft-argued point - was Owen Lars really Luke's uncle or was he really Ben's brother? Now we know that he really was Luke's uncle, even if by marriage. And, very cool that they had "Tarkin" on the bridge with Palpatine and Vader at the end. What a great tribute. __________________ Disneyland Resort trip reports and restaurant reviews and more The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Anybody have his cell phone number? __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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