The Star Wars Thread

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

There wasn't a comparison, just an observation that every major studio film tries to maximise its profits through merchandise, whether it is toys, wallpaper, videogames, clothing, soundtrack albums or duvet covers.

Also, it wasn't just children in Star Wars clothing and toy lifesavers as when I was leaving there were three adults in the foyer posing for photographs (not sure if they were fans or paid by Cineworld) dressed as a Storm Trooper, Chewbacca and Darth Vader! There may have been another in the group but I can't be sure and, if there were four of them, don't know what character they were betraying. It seems there is something about Star Wars which captured the imagination of children and adults in 1977 and is passed on with every generation as parents introduce the films to their children and young relatives (or children of friends) which no other film series can match.

Ha,ha if you'd just said that in the first place.

As for toy lifesavers? I assume you mean Light Sabre's and it's a translation thing.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

[COLOR="Yellow"]As for toy lifesavers? I assume you mean Light Sabre's and it's a translation thing.

Yes, I did mean light sabres, and my original post is amended as such!

[wongfeihung62]

I would argue that the 3 Disney films, Force Awakens, Rogue One and Last Jedi are better films than the prequel trilogy.

[SilverSurfer]

Originally Posted by wongfeihung62

I would argue that the 3 Disney films, Force Awakens, Rogue One and Last Jedi are better films than the prequel trilogy.

I kind of understand what you mean but Rogue One is also a prequel to Star Wars:A New Tacked on Subtitle which Rogue One leads into.

The prequel trilogy would have worked much better had they been reedited and deleted some of the stuff too.

[Cinematic Shocks]

[Dave Boy]

Went to see THE LAST JEDI again last night.
Enjoyed it even more second time around. Great stuff!

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Is it actually true that hardcore fans came up with their own ideas and theories and hate the new film because it doesn't go down the route of their ideas or is it just an urban myth type thing?

I'm sure it'll be out on dvd for Easter when i'll no doubt give it a watch.

[Justin101]

I’m pretty sure that’s true yes.

[Dave Boy]

In case anyone missed them, two programmes from last night on BBC4 are now on i player

The Galaxy Britain Built
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod...-britain-built

Hollywood's Master of Myth: Joseph Campbell - the Force Behind Star Wars
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod...uggid=b0077sx7

Recommended for those interested in the making of the original films.

[trebor8273]

Originally Posted by Dave Boy

Went to see THE LAST JEDI again last night.
Enjoyed it even more second time around. Great stuff!

went to see again today and enjoyed just as much as the first and once again everyone else seemed to enjoy it.

really do think its a very small and very vocal minority that hate it.