Star Wars Megathread

[viper37]

Obi Wan series is back to the drawing board and delayed.
https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/star-wars/285517/obi-wan-kenobi-disney-series-placed-on-hold

[crazy canuck]

They must have read our thread

[Hamilcar]

I don't see it as a loss. I can't unsee the sequel movies, and they ruin the fundamental mythology of the universe. So, even if they create superb content, I'm no longer interested.

I don't get this.  What is "the fundamental mythology of the universe"?

Two fundamental ideas that the sequels and ep 9 especially, completely ignored:

1. Saving people from death is a legendary dark side ability. Palpatine uses it as a bait to convert Anakin, leading to the downfall of the Jedi. I always thought that Palpatine was lying to Anakin, and that no such ability exists. But if it does, it's open only to the dark side. Yet Rey just uses it, without training, and without any negative consequences.

2. The Star Wars saga was all about Anakin bringing balance to the force. Yet he was entirely missing from the sequels. It's a bit like doing a Christian movie and just ignoring Jesus.

[viper37]

I don't see it as a loss. I can't unsee the sequel movies, and they ruin the fundamental mythology of the universe. So, even if they create superb content, I'm no longer interested.

I don't get this.  What is "the fundamental mythology of the universe"?

Two fundamental ideas that the sequels and ep 9 especially, completely ignored:

1. Saving people from death is a legendary dark side ability. Palpatine uses it as a bait to convert Anakin, leading to the downfall of the Jedi. I always thought that Palpatine was lying to Anakin, and that no such ability exists. But if it does, it's open only to the dark side. Yet Rey just uses it, without training, and without any negative consequences.

It is not a legendary dark side ability.  Palpatine says his former master researched this.
There is no ability restricted to the dark side or the light side, it's mostly about the "fuel" you're using.  Use anger = dark side.  Be at peace = light side.  Generally speaking, choking someone is not done while you're at peace   hence, it's associated to the dark side.

Since darksiders don't care much about others, healing powers are generally associated to the light side.

2. The Star Wars saga was all about Anakin bringing balance to the force. Yet he was entirely missing from the sequels. It's a bit like doing a Christian movie and just ignoring Jesus.

He did it, twice over.  Or just once, depends on how you see things.
He destroyed the Jedi when they were too powerful, too arrogant, too blind to the obvious.
He destroyed the Sith when they were too powerful, too arrogant, too blind to the obvious.

His job is done.

[Zoupa]

That's the thing though. He didn't destroy the Sith, since "The dead speak!" and "Somehow, Palpatine survived".

x 1000

[viper37]

They must have read our thread

could happen!

We laugh, but I was one day surprised to see some of my more detailed political positions make it to the provincial Liberal campaign... Turns out a future Liberal minister was visiting our political forum "undercover" to take notes

[Syt]

I'm unreasonably hyped for this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=60&v=oggRmtYFHiA&feature=emb_logo

[crazy canuck]

Disagree

You are not being unreasonable

[Razgovory]

Finally saw the movie (rented on Amazon prime), it wasn't bad but I did get a little bored or tired toward the end.  Really should have avoided adding in new characters in the middle of the last movie.

[viper37]

I'm really enjoying this last season of The Clone Wars

[spoiler]
The lightsabe duel between Ashoka and Darth Maul was amazing[/spoiler]

I feel like a little kid who's seeing Star Wars for the first time everytime I watch that.

Finaly episodes this Friday and Monday May the 4th be with you.

[spoiler]
Next week will deal with Order 66[/spoiler]

[fromtia]

I really enjoyed Rogue One, what a marvelous homage! Parts 6,7 and 8 were absolute dogshit though, with atrocious writing. Sorry, I'll leave now.

[11B4V]

Spot on

[viper37]

I really enjoyed Rogue One, what a marvelous homage! Parts 6,7 and 8 were absolute dogshit though, with atrocious writing. Sorry, I'll leave now.

Don't be sorry, it's not your fault Disney did a worst job than Lucas did with the prequels
But that's 7,8  and 9.

Rewatching Episode I.  Damn it's bad.  But still better than Episode 8 and 9.

[Oexmelin]

The whole "It's Disney's fault" creed has become a nasty political mantra online. 

[Valmy]

Damn is not liking Disney now a political stance? I miss being able to dislike Disney and Donald Trump apolitically.