I have just agreed to go on a swanky date with my ex. Even in the best of times this is what bad situation comedies are made of, but in this case my ex happens to be a $115 million blockbuster movie. This is always tricky to explain to your therapist.
The third and final "Star Wars" prequel is slinking toward a theater near you. And, like many other fans of the "Star Wars" sagas, I have been experiencing a familiar feeling of anticipatory dread, the certain knowledge that I'm about to go willingly into a painful and uncomfortable experience.
"Star Wars," you see, is like an ex-girlfriend.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
VERY funny!
quote: figured that, like every other ex, she only came back when she was broke and desperately needed $431 million domestic.
That part made me laugh out loud. Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
Yeah, that was one of the best parts! That and:
quote:A new hope springs eternal, love makes you do crazy things, and the lava pit fight scene looks wicked cool.
Nice reasons! Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :
This column was originally written with a slightly different, more dejected outcome in mind. Then I got invited to judge a costume contest (and see the movie in the VIP room) late yesterday afternoon, and had to rewrite it rather quickly.
If it seems sloppier than usual, that's the excuse I'm going with...
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
I didn't think it seemed sloppy at all. The apparent easy flow of all the metaphors makes me wonder if your past romances didn't involve Glenn Close and a bunny rabbit, though. Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :
As always, very enjoyable. I am so very not sure how to feel about gooing to this particular movie tonight. *sigh*
Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :
O, I'm going to assume that was a typo. Otherwise I'm thinking you take your movies much too seriously...
KarlEd, my past romances involve my wife. Met her in high school and we're still together. Fortunately (?) I have the experiences of many close friends to call upon, a few of whom have been psycho girlfriends themselves Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :
I'm just tired. We were going to go tomorrow night, but then found out it's the wee one's preschool graduation. So Ron decided wwe'd try for the midnight showing, since they boys (and his brother who lives with us and sometimes babysits) will be home asleep.
I'm sure it will rock. Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
quote:Still, I've got a bad feeling about this...
You're feelings betray you.
I can't go until probably Friday night or Saturday - Eve and I want to see it together, and I'm stuck in Charlottesville for a few days.
But I'm looking forward to this like I haven't looked forward to a movie since I found out Sam Raimi was directing Spider-man. And the only movie that ever beat that for anticipation was Return of the Jedi. I once bid on a "Revenge of the Jedi" poster (yes, "Revenge," not "Return"), but didn't win it. Which was a good thing, since it might have meant not eating for a whole semester.
Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :
Had a similar moment at my house recently. Heh.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Thanks for posting that, Olivetta. Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :
A friend of mine has one of those, Dag. Behind glass.
I'm still mixed. I've been burned before, but all the reviews are coming out so happy...
After it was mentioned to me that there was a spoiler in my column, I had to investigate. I was wildly non-specific, I thought, but I do mention a (SPOILER!) lava pit fight, which I thought was mentioned in the first trilogy because, you know, everyone knows that.
So I goggled, and found out that it wasn't mentioned in the films, but in a series of interviews Lucas gave in 1977. Here's a link that explains this (4th paragraph, may be spoilers on the page).
So I'm going, and we'll see. I am, however, going to wear my "Serenity" button.
Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :
Lol I don't think it's a spoiler at all. I mean, I don't think most people consider it a spiler if it's been in the trailer and on freakin' boxes of POP-tarts for six months. NO. Not a spoiler.
I put a spoiler warning on it when I posted a link to it on a Star Wars list I'm on, but only becaue those people are unbelievable spoiler-phobic. A couple of them have probably had to avoid printed materials for a month, and haven't been to the grocery store in twice that.
One of them even posted angrily because she stayed out of the theater at Hitchhiker's Guide until the SW trailer was over to avoid seeing it, but then other people were so rude as to talk about the trailer on their way out of the theater! OMG! Stone them!
People are weird. I don't really think it's a spoiler, but this SW discussion list I'm on has a few extra-crispy strange members, is all.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
"extra-crispy strange" gotta remember that! Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :
*bows*
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
Your article has to be the best description of the feelings I feel about the upcoming movie.
I sense...a disturbance in the force...like millions of dollars are being sucked up by a hoover named Lucas.
Posted by neo-dragon (Member # 7168) on :
quote:After it was mentioned to me that there was a spoiler in my column, I had to investigate. I was wildly non-specific, I thought, but I do mention a (SPOILER!) lava pit fight, which I thought was mentioned in the first trilogy because, you know, everyone knows that.
The lava pit is mentioned in the RotJ novelization which was of course published in 1983. So most die-hard fans and even some casuals have known about it for at least 22 years now. I'd hardly call that a spoiler. Also, I respect fans who feel differently, but I don't think that anything that's in a trailer or tv ad should be considered a spoiler. Most of the time they're taken way out of context anyway. Sometimes scenes from the trailer aren't even in the final cut of the movie!
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
It's a trap Chris! It's a trap!
Hobbes Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :
Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
Funny, as always. Beautifully written.
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Thanks, but it was only two sentences.
Hobbes Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
lol
not only was that a great article, but the comments on this thread are great!
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Hilarious. Especially, "I got a bad feeling about this..." Now I am trying to decide if I will see it on Saturday but 7-9.75 bucks is a lot of money and there will be crowds.
Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :
We have tickets for the 12:15 tonight, purchased today.
We will be going to the theater very early, in comfortable shoes.
I will be off liquids after 9pm...
*scampers off to drink spring water*
Posted by neo-dragon (Member # 7168) on :
Is it naive of me to assume that my party of three will get decent seats if we arrive at 11:00 for the midnight show?? (we have our tickets already, of course).
Posted by esl (Member # 3143) on :
Yes.
disclaimer: This is from the girl who was going to buy tickets two days ahead, but went with one instead. (for SpiderMan2) And I left so much time for standing in line that we were first in line despite totalling a car.
I still think an hour isn't enough.
Posted by neo-dragon (Member # 7168) on :
...I guess it also depends on your location. I've been to other big releases at this theatre on opening night and not had a problem. I've never been to a midnight show though. I'll probably take my chances nonetheless. If It turns out to be a bad idea, "I told ya so" need not be said, because I'll already be kicking myself.
Posted by esl (Member # 3143) on :
That's true. There are lots of factors going into this. In my example, the theater was a Sony Metreon, and I'm fairly sure those are only in major metropolitan areas.. Plus your three people. I think our group had ten.
Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :
The midnight showing of LotR:TT was packed at this theater. I think we were there an hour early, and our seats did not completely suck, IIRC.
However, like it or not, this is bigger than LotR. Star wars is a pan-cultural event.
There were no lines to see AotC at 4pm on opening day, but I bet the midnight was still packed.
I'm wearing comfy shoes and taking a book.
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Go for the droids. The droids will set you free.
Or at least beep meaningfully and utter vague angst-ridden monologues.
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