Zero Stars For Star Wars VI (Spoiler Alert)

cbsnews.com ^ | May 16, 2005 | John Podhoretz.

[Borges]

Of course, 'Forbidden Planet' was a loose adaptation of 'The Tempest'. It had fantastic set design better then any SF movie of the time and any until 2001 which it slightly influenced.

[marajade]

"It isn't about dialogue, it is about visuals."

Which really wasn't true about the OT. It was about characterization. GL has lost some of his story telling abilities with the second triology. I thought Ep. II had some the old triology feel to it and I'm hoping Ep III has more.

How you get lucky enough to see a screening? I'm like so jealous.

[marajade]

Has your son seen any of the other movies?

[SamAdams76]

What can you get a Wookie for Christmas (When he already has a comb)?

[Danae]

Need I say more?

[SouthernFreebird]

No...think it will matter?

[KneelBeforeZod]

I'm on dial up...is one of those Triumph links the Darth Vader "which button do you push..." bit?

[King Prout]

Iain McDiarmid.
great actor.

[timtoews5292004]

I didn't say he didn't make a dime off his movies. I said a lot of his money came from merchandise tie ins to his movies. he spent 20+ years between movies and went from being a millionaire to a billionaire. You don't do that without some other source of income.

[Future Snake Eater]

I would recommend a movie called Dark City, from maybe six years ago. It is like The Matrix without the kung fu. Really excellent flick.

I second that. "Dark City" was very well done with an ending you would never see coming...

[KneelBeforeZod]

Years ago you held me on Naboo. Hold me Anakin, you're my only dope"

[Future Snake Eater]

Yeah, it'll matter, most likely. At least see the original trilogy to get a sense of what Anakin's about to turn into. Not to mention they're good films (for the most part).

[10mm]

Star Wars? Bleh. This is what I'm holding out for.

[marajade]

Looks like he has a Johnny Depp complex.

[marajade]

Well yeah I kinda do. I think GL does too. GL has publicly stated he doesn't feel its age appropriate for those under 11 or 12 irregardless if they've seen any of the other SW movies.

[SouthernFreebird]

My son has watched all of LOTR so I'm not worried about the content being too much, my kids are not as weak as others. Just wondered if we would understand this movie having never seen the others.

[marajade]

Difficult to say. Ep. III is all about how Anakin Skywalker becomes Darth Vader.

[perfect stranger]

Close enough. LOL

[Destro]

I was waiting for someone to point out numbering Podhoretz's faux pas. Like a sportwriter calling a football touchdown a goal.

[Destro]

Invasion of the Body Snatchers - best 50s sci-fi.