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• I am guilty of giving them my money too - Victor Khomenko 17:05:25 05/18/05 (6)
  In Reply to: "If you've seen one Wookie you've seen them all." posted by clarkjohnsen on May 18, 2005 at 10:46:09:

  When I came here, I didn't know better. I have read aplenty about the SW in Russia, and all glowing shit. So when the Return of Jeda (sp?) came out I went with my daughter.

  To say it was boring... I will spare you. I am so sorry I gave them my $$ so they could continue making that dreck.

  Together with James Bond movies this one did its darnest to drop the America's standing as a cultural giant in my mind.
  

  
  
  
  

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  • (Ahem) The James Bond movies were far more British than American. nt - clarkjohnsen 07:20:52 05/19/05 (3)
    In Reply to: I am guilty of giving them my money too posted by Victor Khomenko on May 18, 2005 at 17:05:25:

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    • Star Wars is not American either - jamesgarvin 07:39:12 05/19/05 (0)
      In Reply to: (Ahem) The James Bond movies were far more British than American. nt posted by clarkjohnsen on May 19, 2005 at 07:20:52:

      As the opening credits in the first Star Wars film explains, it takes place in a galaxy far, far, away.
      
      

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    • Since I never lived in the UK, I can only testify to their effect on American mind. - Victor Khomenko 07:34:02 05/19/05 (1)
      In Reply to: (Ahem) The James Bond movies were far more British than American. nt posted by clarkjohnsen on May 19, 2005 at 07:20:52:

      Maybe Patrick and others could comment on them from other country's perspectives. In the USSR you could not get them. One of a few good things about the restrictive Soviet culture... methink. There was no problem finding a Fellini, though.
      

      
      
      
      

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      • Re: Since I never lived in the UK, I can only testify to their effect on American mind. - patrickU 10:58:14 05/19/05 (0)
        In Reply to: Since I never lived in the UK, I can only testify to their effect on American mind. posted by Victor Khomenko on May 19, 2005 at 07:34:02:

        Patrick´s comment.

        Yes there where more English than American, no wonder Ian was the perfect " look at me I am English " and if you compare to the books as far as the two or three first movies goes, Sean was the perfect match.
        Of course it is kid stuff, but back then I did love them so the books too.
        Now it is only nostalgia.

        I even read the books twice!
        
        

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  • Did you like the original (1977)? - eppis1@sbcglobal.net 00:41:47 05/19/05 (1)
    In Reply to: I am guilty of giving them my money too posted by Victor Khomenko on May 18, 2005 at 17:05:25:

    Just curious. You didn't mention it in your comments. It is spelled "Jedi," by the way.
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    • Re: Did you like the original (1977)? - Victor Khomenko 06:30:25 05/19/05 (0)
      In Reply to: Did you like the original (1977)? posted by eppis1@sbcglobal.net on May 19, 2005 at 00:41:47:

      I have only seen bits and pieces of the original. I don't think it is anything special, but given its unique - at that time - nature, I think if kept alone it would maintain a special standing. But that of course was not the intention... I believe they made $9B?
      

      
      
      
      

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• And now, the FUNNIEST OF THEM ALL, Anthony Lane in the New Yorker. Whatta hoot! - clarkjohnsen 15:55:37 05/18/05 (0)
  In Reply to: "If you've seen one Wookie you've seen them all." posted by clarkjohnsen on May 18, 2005 at 10:46:09:

  To wit:

  Also, while we’re here, what’s with the screwy syntax? Deepest mind in the galaxy, apparently, and you [Yoda] still express yourself like a day-tripper with a dog-eared phrase book. “I hope right you are.” Break me a fucking give.
  
  

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• FWIW Ebert liked it, 3.5/4 stars -nt- - jbmcb 11:06:29 05/18/05 (1)
  In Reply to: "If you've seen one Wookie you've seen them all." posted by clarkjohnsen on May 18, 2005 at 10:46:09:

  
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  • Was that an enthusiastic 3.5 stars? As in two thumbs up? - Elmo 03:45:52 05/19/05 (0)
    In Reply to: FWIW Ebert liked it, 3.5/4 stars -nt- posted by jbmcb on May 18, 2005 at 11:06:29:

    Or was it two thumbs way up? Ebert has ZERO credibility. The joke is on us. Lousy reviewers, reviewing lousy movies.

    Signed, I might see it .... I might not see it .... I really don't care (man I need a vacation).
    
    

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• Re: "If you've seen one Wookie you've seen them all." - mishmashmusic 10:54:53 05/18/05 (1)
  In Reply to: "If you've seen one Wookie you've seen them all." posted by clarkjohnsen on May 18, 2005 at 10:46:09:

  "the final installment in his landmark series - is without doubt the best of the three most recent films. "

  Reminds me of a line from They Might Be Giants:

  "We were once so close to heaven
  Peter came out and gave us medals
  Declaring us the nicest of the damned"
  

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  • Oh, that's good! nt - clarkjohnsen 10:57:36 05/18/05 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: "If you've seen one Wookie you've seen them all." posted by mishmashmusic on May 18, 2005 at 10:54:53:

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