Well, Lucas didn't announce another movie or anything at CIV but TPTB did release a trailer for the new 3D Clone Wars series.
Clone Wars Trailer
The shot of Anakin jumping from STAP to STAP, deflecting blaster bolts, is pretty nifty. My hope is that this series will develop Anakin and Obi-wan as the heroes of the Clone Wars. The novelization of ROTS did a nice job of emphasizing the fact that Anakin and Obi-wan were household names, but the movie did little in that regard.
Truth be told, I'll love just about anything Star Wars.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Friday, May 25, 2007
Another Reason to Celebrate
In remembrance of influential (nay, legendary) science fiction writer Douglas Adams, let us all take a moment and grab a towel:
May 25th is Towel Day
Have a great day, all you hoopy froods out there. And Don't Panic.
May 25th is Towel Day
Have a great day, all you hoopy froods out there. And Don't Panic.
30 Years
Star Wars was released on this date in 1977.
Who could have imagined how big it would turn out to be?
Edit: UserFriendly.org offers this tribute today:
Most excellent.
Who could have imagined how big it would turn out to be?
Edit: UserFriendly.org offers this tribute today:
Most excellent.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Spider-Mess
I've been meaning to post my thoughts on Spider-man III for the last couple weeks. When I heard about all the different players included in this film (Sandman, Green Goblin II, Venom, Gwen Stacy), I suspected a messy plot. My fears were not unfounded. There's way too much going on over the course of 2:20 or so. Three villains involving different plots? Come on. You don't need to be a film executive to know that's a train wreck waiting to happen. The action sequences are fun, but the film feels rushed and sloppy. Rather than offering a point by point review of Spider-man III, I thought I'd offer my thoughts on how Raimi could have made an excellent, character driven superhero movie.
1. Ax Venom. The character only works with significant set up. Introduce the black suit in this film and save Venom until the IV installment of the franchise. With all the money generated by the Spider-man films, there will be a IV film.
2. Make Green Goblin II the primary villain. Rather than having GG II and Spidey duke it out all movie, go for the psychological angle. The two meet early in the film and battle to a draw. Harry decides to completely destroy Peter's life (which he does in the current incarnation of the film . . . in 15 minutes. Argh!). Harry dismantles Peter's life in every way possible: job, school, and home. Jameson stops buying his pictures, he gets evicted, flunks out of school, and Mary Jane walks away (manipulated or on her own--doesn't matter). Aunt May might even be hospitalized (Harry will stop at nothing to have his revenge). Much of the film would be about this systematic destruction of Peter's life.
3. In the midst of all this personal chaos, the Sandman goes on a New York crime spree. This further exasperates Peter's situation; he's trying to fight crime while his life unravels.
4. Somewhere along the line, the symbiote enters the picture. Down and out, Peter encounters the new suit and embraces the power it provides.
5. Spider-man finally defeats/apprehends Sandman, only to discover Harry/GG II is behind the crime spree. Sandman is part of the larger plot to unhinge Peter.
6. Feeling the influence of the symbiote, Peter finally gives in to the dark side. Green Goblin II and aggressive Black Suit Spider-man duke it out in a climactic battle.
7. Spider-man wins, but beats Harry to a pulp in the process. Harry's amnesia protects Peter's identity. The film closes with Mary Jane and Peter encountering one another in Harry's hospital room. Visiting hours end and the two leave the room together; Peter asks MJ if she wants to grab a cup of coffee. She agrees and we see the two walk away together, hopeful that things will be set right. As they walk away, we see a shimmer of the black suit from beneath Peter' clothes.
8. Roll credits.
9. No Gwen Stacy. This storyline is sacred ground for Spider-man fans. The films went in a different direction. Leave it alone. Period.
Film IV focuses on Peter putting his life back together, symbiote in tow, and the downfall of Eddie Brock.
You should have talked to me, Raimi. There's no reason these films can't be entertaining as all get out and offer a quality story.
1. Ax Venom. The character only works with significant set up. Introduce the black suit in this film and save Venom until the IV installment of the franchise. With all the money generated by the Spider-man films, there will be a IV film.
2. Make Green Goblin II the primary villain. Rather than having GG II and Spidey duke it out all movie, go for the psychological angle. The two meet early in the film and battle to a draw. Harry decides to completely destroy Peter's life (which he does in the current incarnation of the film . . . in 15 minutes. Argh!). Harry dismantles Peter's life in every way possible: job, school, and home. Jameson stops buying his pictures, he gets evicted, flunks out of school, and Mary Jane walks away (manipulated or on her own--doesn't matter). Aunt May might even be hospitalized (Harry will stop at nothing to have his revenge). Much of the film would be about this systematic destruction of Peter's life.
3. In the midst of all this personal chaos, the Sandman goes on a New York crime spree. This further exasperates Peter's situation; he's trying to fight crime while his life unravels.
4. Somewhere along the line, the symbiote enters the picture. Down and out, Peter encounters the new suit and embraces the power it provides.
5. Spider-man finally defeats/apprehends Sandman, only to discover Harry/GG II is behind the crime spree. Sandman is part of the larger plot to unhinge Peter.
6. Feeling the influence of the symbiote, Peter finally gives in to the dark side. Green Goblin II and aggressive Black Suit Spider-man duke it out in a climactic battle.
7. Spider-man wins, but beats Harry to a pulp in the process. Harry's amnesia protects Peter's identity. The film closes with Mary Jane and Peter encountering one another in Harry's hospital room. Visiting hours end and the two leave the room together; Peter asks MJ if she wants to grab a cup of coffee. She agrees and we see the two walk away together, hopeful that things will be set right. As they walk away, we see a shimmer of the black suit from beneath Peter' clothes.
8. Roll credits.
9. No Gwen Stacy. This storyline is sacred ground for Spider-man fans. The films went in a different direction. Leave it alone. Period.
Film IV focuses on Peter putting his life back together, symbiote in tow, and the downfall of Eddie Brock.
You should have talked to me, Raimi. There's no reason these films can't be entertaining as all get out and offer a quality story.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
The Top 15 Han Solo Quotes You Need to Use in Regular Conversation
From Double Viking via Fark.com. The article gives full descriptions of each event.
15. “I’ve got a bad feeling about this.”
When to say it: When you get a bad feeling, obviously
14. “Had a slight weapons malfunction, but everything's perfectly alright now. We're fine, we're all fine, here, now, thank you. How are you?”
When to say it: When your cell phone signal begins to break up
13. “No, no, NO. THIS one goes THERE, THAT one goes THERE.”
When to say it: When working on a project with a partner
12. “Great, kid. Don’t get cocky.”
When to say it: When a friend accomplishes something
11. “Never tell me the odds!”
When to say it: When gambling
10. “Yeah, I’ll bet you have.”
When to say it: When an intergalactic bounty hunter tells you he’s been waiting a long time to bring you in
9. “Here’s where the fun begins.”
When to say it: When you’re about to enter a dangerous situation
8. “You know, sometimes I amaze even myself.”
When to say it: Anytime
7. “What an incredible smell you’ve discovered!”
When to say it: Anytime you smell something awful
6. “Laugh it up, fuzzball.”
When to say it: When a fat/hairy person laughs at you
5. “Wonderful girl. Either I’m going to kill her, or I’m beginning to like her.”
When to say it: When talking about a woman you’re attracted to
4. “How we doin’?”
“Same as always.”
“That bad, huh?”
When to say it: When asking someone about their day
3. “I've seen a lot of strange stuff, but I've never seen anything to make me believe there's one all-powerful force controlling everything. There's no mystical energy field controls my destiny.”
When to say it: During a debate on religion
2. “Hey…it’s me!”
When to say it: When someone tells you to “be careful”
1. “I love you.”
“I know.”
When to say it: Duh
15. “I’ve got a bad feeling about this.”
When to say it: When you get a bad feeling, obviously
14. “Had a slight weapons malfunction, but everything's perfectly alright now. We're fine, we're all fine, here, now, thank you. How are you?”
When to say it: When your cell phone signal begins to break up
13. “No, no, NO. THIS one goes THERE, THAT one goes THERE.”
When to say it: When working on a project with a partner
12. “Great, kid. Don’t get cocky.”
When to say it: When a friend accomplishes something
11. “Never tell me the odds!”
When to say it: When gambling
10. “Yeah, I’ll bet you have.”
When to say it: When an intergalactic bounty hunter tells you he’s been waiting a long time to bring you in
9. “Here’s where the fun begins.”
When to say it: When you’re about to enter a dangerous situation
8. “You know, sometimes I amaze even myself.”
When to say it: Anytime
7. “What an incredible smell you’ve discovered!”
When to say it: Anytime you smell something awful
6. “Laugh it up, fuzzball.”
When to say it: When a fat/hairy person laughs at you
5. “Wonderful girl. Either I’m going to kill her, or I’m beginning to like her.”
When to say it: When talking about a woman you’re attracted to
4. “How we doin’?”
“Same as always.”
“That bad, huh?”
When to say it: When asking someone about their day
3. “I've seen a lot of strange stuff, but I've never seen anything to make me believe there's one all-powerful force controlling everything. There's no mystical energy field controls my destiny.”
When to say it: During a debate on religion
2. “Hey…it’s me!”
When to say it: When someone tells you to “be careful”
1. “I love you.”
“I know.”
When to say it: Duh
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