The off topic thread #2

[bok_party]

Rogue One was overall quite good. Boosted by a fantastic third act that thankfully pays off for the (at times) prolonged build up.

Finally, a genuine space battle. The last ten minutes in particular are magnificent.

One of the most iconic scenes in Star Wars history, it was ******* glorious.

What's the most iconic scene? (Star wars noob)

 

[jod23]

**** that shit i want to watch something not read it

It's about 50/50 throughout the show. But it's ****ing good mate. You should get around that show!

 

[jod23]

So if we'd known that Celtics were dominant in the NBA in the 50s and 60s we would have won $1000 at trivia tonight. **** that. Got the other two questions. Urgh.

Who doesnt know this???

Bill Russell and 8 in a row.

 

[jod23]

Hope to see Rogue One this weekend some time. Maybe Monday.

 

[jd2010]

It's about 50/50 throughout the show. But it's ******* good mate. You should get around that show!

Yeah still might. Just wasn't in the mood the other night. Was playing fm and half watching tv so wouldn't have worked

 

[jod23]

Yeah still might. Just wasn't in the mood the other night. Was playing fm and half watching tv so wouldn't have worked

It's brilliant, the bloke who plays Escobar is ****ing terrific!

 

[Bojan KantKick]

anyone watched The Americans?

worth a look? been sitting on my hard drive for while.

 

[jod23]

anyone watched The Americans?

worth a look? been sitting on my hard drive for while.

Rated it. Keri Russell is excellent.

A weird dynamic when the main characters are bad guys. Are you rooting for them or not?

 

[Bojan KantKick]

Rated it. Keri Russell is excellent.

A weird dynamic when the main characters are bad guys. Are you rooting for them or not?

is that the chick? I wouldn't mind rooting her.

 

[WealstoneRaider]

Will probably go and see Rogue Ine next week. If it's shit I'm officially throwing the Star Wars towel in for good.

If you had to pick one, what are people's favourite SW scene across the whole franchise? This one is mine

 

[SM]

Who doesnt know this???

Bill Russell and 8 in a row.

Probably people who don't follow the NBA.

 

[SM]

Will probably go and see Rogue Ine next week. If it's shit I'm officially throwing the Star Wars towel in for good.

If you had to pick one, what are people's favourite SW scene across the whole franchise? This one is mine

It's got a lot of build up in the first two acts which pay off in the end, felicity Jones isn't the "annoying lead" I think you're expecting her to be, it's more an ensemble piece, and the end ties perfectly to ANH.

 

[glenferry23]

What's the most iconic scene? (Star wars noob)

It will probably vary from person to person, but each of the originals would have some key standout moments (I'm ignoring the prequels as I do my best to pretend they don't exist).

For me they are; Luke staring at the twin suns in Episode 4 (backed by the music); Vader's first appearance in Episode 5 in his 'super' star destroyer (again the music is epic, first introduction of his now iconic theme); and then Luke cremating Vader in Episode 6.

Am sure there's many more but my earlier point was that the ending of Rogue One deserves its place amongst the greatest Star Wars scenes. And arguably, the best.

The specific scene that I'm referring to is unmistakable (I won't spoil it but trust me you'll know when it happens).

 

[Bojan KantKick]

in a new hope, when the empire are having a little board meeting and one of the uppity generals suggests to vader that the force is overrated /extinct.

Then vader chokes the shit out of him using the force whilst saying ' I find your lack of faith disturbing '. That stands out to me.

anyone seen the robot chicken or family guy versions of star wars?

v funny

 

[bok_party]

It will probably vary from person to person, but each of the originals would have some key standout moments (I'm ignoring the prequels as I do my best to pretend they don't exist).

For me they are; Luke staring at the twin suns in Episode 4 (backed by the music); Vader's first appearance in Episode 5 in his 'super' star destroyer (again the music is epic, first introduction of his now iconic theme); and then Luke cremating Vader in Episode 6.

Am sure there's many more but my earlier point was that the ending of Rogue One deserves its place amongst the greatest Star Wars scenes. And arguably, the best.

The specific scene that I'm referring to is unmistakable (I won't spoil it but trust me you'll know when it happens).

I watched it last night so wasn't sure what was meant to be the exact part.

Thought it was solid without being spectacular but I'm not a Star Wars geek like the rest of you

 

[SM]

I watched it last night so wasn't sure what was meant to be the exact part.

Thought it was solid without being spectacular but I'm not a Star Wars geek like the rest of you

You didn't find the last three minutes absolutely spectacular??

 

[bok_party]

You didn't find the last three minutes absolutely spectacular??

Well that was the best part for sure but the rest was quite underwhelming.

Remember, I only watched the whole saga like earlier this year for the first time so I'm not as big a fan of it all as you lads.

 

[SM]

Well that was the best part for sure but the rest was quite underwhelming.

Remember, I only watched the whole saga like earlier this year for the first time so I'm not as big a fan of it all as you lads.

Yeah that's fine, but underwhelming in what sense? Stripping back the Star Wars filter, it didn't engage you as a war/action film?

 

[bok_party]

Yeah that's fine, but underwhelming in what sense? Stripping back the Star Wars filter, it didn't engage you as a war/action film?

I'd still give it a 3/5. I just felt it was trying to shoehorn in a female protagonist for the sake of it, a funny robot (who was one of the best parts mind you) and a mentor as everyone seems to have in the series.

I also felt that despite the first two thirds plodding along that within that, it skipped over a few scenes to connect others together to allow for better fluidity.

Not to say I didn't enjoy it though. Just not as much as you guys did!

 

[SM]

I'd still give it a 3/5. I just felt it was trying to shoehorn in a female protagonist for the sake of it, a funny robot (who was one of the best parts mind you) and a mentor as everyone seems to have in the series.

I also felt that despite the first two thirds plodding along that within that, it skipped over a few scenes to connect others together to allow for better fluidity.

Not to say I didn't enjoy it though. Just not as much as you guys did!

Who was the mentor? I didn't think there was one. Anyway each to their own.

 

[bok_party]

The action scenes were great but I always get frustrated when I see people looking after a wounded friend in the middle of a battlefield and evading bullets!

 

[bok_party]

Who was the mentor? I didn't think there was one. Anyway each to their own.

The Asian dude?

 

[SM]

The Asian dude?

Oh ok I didn't see him as a mentor at all, guess everyone has different perspectives though.

 

[UnitedWarrior93]

Favourite Star Wars scene is "I HATE YOU!!!!!!!!!" From Anakin to Obi-Wan.

Or Obi and his "hello there".

 

[Loonerty]

Oh ok I didn't see him as a mentor at all, guess everyone has different perspectives though.

Neither did I.