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Star Wars |OT| I have a very good feeling about this...
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1st season Blue Shadow virus? I love Clone Wars but the first two seasons sure have some dopey moments.
Watching the prequels first is the worst thing you could have possible done as a new person to the series.
Oh that's pretty cool, It´ll be interesting to hear your thought since you´re watching the series in "Chronological" order.
Have fun, Empire Strikes Back is one of my favorite movies ever
Yup. Trying to outrun the virus cloud was probably the silliest thing yet. I'm really enjoying the show so far though.
The thing is, I watched them when I were a kid, and now I don't remember much of them, so I don't think it'll be all that different to me.
So now that I'm trying to catch up, I'm gonna start with IV-VI and then I-III afterward.
In fact I have such a bad memory, that I would say I'm starting from scratch.
Ah, okay. I thought you were marathoning I-VI and that wouldn't be too good.
No. I want to watch them in release order instead of "chronological" order.
The "Machete" Order is also really popular
4-5-1 (completely optional)-2-3-6
People like it because in that order 1, 2 and 3 act sort of like a "flashback" after the revelation in 5. And 6 acts as a closure for BOTH Luke's and Anakin's stories.
People bring up machete a lot. It's an interesting idea but I'm not sure I'd really want someone going that route on their first time. I still think 4-5-6-1-2-3 is more ideal for first timers. it feels more fluid and consistent but could just be me.
Still, i really like the concept of it. could be worth trying for reviewings.
And seriously suggesting a new viewer should skip Ep 1 is not the way to bring more people into the fandom either. LIke it or hate it, it is a film that needs to be experienced if you are going to be a part of the greater discussions taking place. To tell anyone to skip it is not thinking very inclusively of them joining the fandom.
Still, i really like the concept of it. could be worth trying for reviewings.
And seriously suggesting a new viewer should skip Ep 1 is not the way to bring more people into the fandom either. LIke it or hate it, it is a film that needs to be experienced if you are going to be a part of the greater discussions taking place. To tell anyone to skip it is not thinking very inclusively of them joining the fandom.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Agreed about the order. Always been my preference as well.
Xplatformer
Member
About to watch revenge of the Sith, then Empire and Return of the Jedi.
Passing time...and Revenge is the only prequel I can stomach.
Passing time...and Revenge is the only prequel I can stomach.
As someone who grew up on the OT and doesn't hate the PT, I prefer chronological myself but I think a first timer should probably do release order.
I finished Arkham Knight last week and I don't want to go back to Dragon Age or Witcher 3 yet so I'm watching movies in my brief spare time as a palate cleanser. I may need to throw in some Star Wars once I'm done the X-Men blu-ray set I bought (thank you Canadian
deals thread). I bought the PT and OT blu-ray sets a while ago and have yet to watch RotS.
I finished Arkham Knight last week and I don't want to go back to Dragon Age or Witcher 3 yet so I'm watching movies in my brief spare time as a palate cleanser. I may need to throw in some Star Wars once I'm done the X-Men blu-ray set I bought (thank you Canadian
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Are we suddenly best friends?
Also, did we warn Sayers about the crazy chronology of The Clone Wars?
Xplatformer
Member
UH OH...
10 minutes into Revenge and I'm wishing the whole prequel trilogy had been done in Clone Wars CGI. Fight scenes are laughable compared to the animated stuff.
10 minutes into Revenge and I'm wishing the whole prequel trilogy had been done in Clone Wars CGI. Fight scenes are laughable compared to the animated stuff.
Probably not. Hey Sayers, in case you didn't know, Clone Wars has some episodes out of chronological order. If that matters, there are guides online that I'm too lazy to look up
Bobby Roberts
Banned
Machete Order really only works as a theoretical. The films only *really* work in release order, because even though the prequels are set before the originals, they're built off that template, and consistently/constantly reference them, not just in plot, but in tone and visuals. You basically can't get everything you need to get out of the prequels without having knowledge of the originals first. Machete Order is a hypothetical way to somehow do some more of Lucas' heavy lifting to make the chronological order work, but it still doesn't. The films all build on each other, even if three of them go back in time.
Xplatformer
Member
Ok...the last 20 minutes of Revenge of the Sith was good. The soundtrack that plays during the closing credits..AMAZING. Now...time to watch ESB.
What we mean is that the series stories take jumps back and forth.
For example a character dies in episode X but appears in episode Z since episode Z takes place before X.
It can be confusing. The Clone Wars Arcs focus on their individual stories, its until late season 3 that you start getting a bit more seasonal arcs
I started reading Dark Disciple today. Only four chapters in, but I'm liking the basic premise - though I never did care for Quinlan Vos when he showed up in The Clone Wars. I'm not too enthralled by the adaptation, as the book - and especially some of the dialogue - reads like it would fit better in the originally intended TCW format. But like I said, I'm only on chapter four, so hopefully it improves.
When I'm done I'll probably pick up copies of A New Dawn and Heir to the Jedi to tide me over until Aftermath.
When I'm done I'll probably pick up copies of A New Dawn and Heir to the Jedi to tide me over until Aftermath.
Finished watching the Star Wars saga with the boyfriend. He swore to me that he had seen the original movies before and that he wanted to see the new ones but he never knew that Luke/Leia were twins until the end of ROTS and didn't know Luke lost his hand to Vader. He also thought Yoda and Vader had one big grizzly showdown. Pretty sure he only saw IV lmao.
His ranking:
VI
V
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IV
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His ranking:
VI
V
III
IV
I
II
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
Every Padmé/Senate focused episode.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
Also the Artoo-Threepio episodes
And the Gungan-centric episodes
(Yes, even the one where Tarpals is a "badass")
There are some Clone Trooper episodes that I think are some of the best in the series. The Umbara arc in season four is great.
These are actually usually good and have some of the best in the series, kthx.
Oh right, those too. Doesn't help that Padme has the same voice actress as Mission Vao.
You are correct. I love the Padmé episodes.
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I'm reading it currently, a little over 25% through on Kindle.
I like it a lot so far. Will have to finish it of course, but so far I like it more than the other new canon novels.
WadiumArcadium
Member
I definitely wouldn't consider them terrible . There's a few iffy episodes here and there but that's also the case with the later seasons. The overall quantity of the show does improve though.
Just finished Episode IV: A New Hope.
I think this is the first time I have seen this movie all the way through, and I think it's cool how Darth Vader is still out there in his ship, while the rebels probably thinks, they got them all by blowing up the Death Star. Nice shot by Luke as well.
I really liked, that the plot were so simple, which made it easy for me to follow. And it slowly introduces some of the core characters, and planets and back story. I really liked this one.
Some spoilers I know from the later films is:
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I hope I won't get other details spoiled while I'm watching these movies in the next week. But I really love the universe so far to be honest.
I think this is the first time I have seen this movie all the way through, and I think it's cool how Darth Vader is still out there in his ship, while the rebels probably thinks, they got them all by blowing up the Death Star. Nice shot by Luke as well.
- I have a question though. Is the talking from Ben Kenobi supposed to be there, or is that an added effect? I don't really know how it works, with which editions have the added effects and stuff, that the originals didn't have.
I really liked, that the plot were so simple, which made it easy for me to follow. And it slowly introduces some of the core characters, and planets and back story. I really liked this one.
Some spoilers I know from the later films is:
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That Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia are apparently siblings
And that Darth Vader is Luke's father
I hope I won't get other details spoiled while I'm watching these movies in the next week. But I really love the universe so far to be honest.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Yep, Obi-Wan's voice has always been in the film. I'm almost jealous of you getting to experience SW for the first time.
The new editions changes are minimal to the overall story.
Stuff like the ships being CG, and CG creatures added in some backgrounds. Were added as an aesthetic update.
Other changes are for continuity with the prequels. Nothing too major.
And then some are just Lucas tinkering with stuff just because he can. Like Greedo shooting his weapon at the same time as Han, instead of being One-Shotted.
Some fans dislike these changes, I personally don't mind them. I even like several of the changes.
But no matter what edition you're watching the overall story is absolutely the same.
wookieofdoom
Member
Based on this one small description I bought the book. Read the first 8 chapters and really like it so far. Prequel era stuff can be really cool as long as it isn't Lucas doing the writing.
Also, I might be the easiest sell ever. I really hope no one approaches me with Dianetics with a good pitch....
Obi Wan is speaking to Luke through the force.
Just finished Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, and yup, this was the first time I had seen it. I think that the first half of the movie were stronger than the last half. I really loved the planet of Hoth, and the atmosphere they played with in the start. Might actually be my favorite planet so far. I like that they got to introduce Yoda, but man does he seem creepy.
I were shocked, that Luke got his arm cut up, but I'm disappointed he got a robot arm right after, just like that. Wonder if it'll have any special use in Episode VI. The "Luke, I am your father" I already knew about so it didn't have any shock effect, but there were plenty of small things throughout the film that surprised me.
Chewie is growing a little on me, and so is C3PO.
The one thing that is mostly a mystery to me is Han Solo's freezing. I see he is still alive, but is he just frozen down or what is that deal about?
Also, I liked The Empire Strikes Back more than A New Hope I think, but not by much.
I were shocked, that Luke got his arm cut up, but I'm disappointed he got a robot arm right after, just like that. Wonder if it'll have any special use in Episode VI. The "Luke, I am your father" I already knew about so it didn't have any shock effect, but there were plenty of small things throughout the film that surprised me.
Chewie is growing a little on me, and so is C3PO.
The one thing that is mostly a mystery to me is Han Solo's freezing. I see he is still alive, but is he just frozen down or what is that deal about?
Also, I liked The Empire Strikes Back more than A New Hope I think, but not by much.
Xplatformer
Member
It's official.
A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back are the only live action films that i enjoy more than the Clone Wars series.
A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back are the only live action films that i enjoy more than the Clone Wars series.
WadiumArcadium
Member
The carbon freezing was actually used for industrial purposes normally but to ensure Vader could easily transport Luke to the Emperor, he decided on freezing him in carbonite. There was no guarentee he'd survive so he tested it on Han first. Once you're frozen in the stuff, it's basically like being in a coma until you're thawed out. There can be a few short term side effects...
I've gotta start watching it again. I'm still in season 1, but I need to finish it so I can read Son of Dathomir and Dark Disciple.
Oh alright, thank you for the explanation.
I started Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and is half an hour into it. I see Han Solo can't see, at least for a short while, but generally, I'm not feeling this movie so far. I don't like Jabba's crew, and it's definitely a weaker start compared to A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. I'll finish the movie tonight.
WadiumArcadium
Member
I think the majority of SW fans would probably say it's the weakest of the Original trilogy but I always find there's quite a lot to love about it as well. A lot of the cast weren't really happy with it either.
If by Jabba's crew you mean the band in his palace, there's a reason you aren't feeling them. Lucas replaced the original (good) puppet band with a horrible, jarring CG version and an awful new song. It's one of the worst changes he made (alongside the farting frog or whatever).
Empire is better, but I still love Jedi.