I agree. If Universal is too lazy to create a technical fix, then this lawsuit of theirs is a lost cause. They really need to get a clue as to how the web works. Just because the web works differently than you want doesn't give you the right to sue to make it conform to your business.
Of course, they could always hire one of us to do the technical fix..:)
I remember seeing this in Popular Science back about 7-8 years ago. It seemed to be an interesting idea, and despite people making fun of Moller, at least his company is trying...
Of course, as I remember, people made fun of the Wright Brothers, too.
I am curious as to how the flight trials go for this vehicle...
Like I've said elsewhere, I feel that Star Wars has had a bad influence on film in general and on science-fiction film in particular.
Are you kidding?! Star Wars revolutionized the whole film industry! The special effects alone are a milestone in the history of film. While I agree that there have been a host of cheap Star Wars wannabee films, the same can be said for E.T.
Please recognize that prior to the Star Wars films coming out, the sci-fi genre was as stale as year-old bread. Had Star Wars not been so successful, it is doubtful that the Star Trek movies would have been made.
As for speculative vision, who cares? It is a fun story...that is the whole point of Star Wars. It is a direct decendant of the Saturday Morning Serial. I think that perhaps Star Wars has been misclassified. Futuristic Fantasy would be an appropriate genre.
Most importantly, before you crucify Star Wars, ask yourself this question: "When was the last time I saw people camping out for more than a week for a new Star Trek (or any other) movie?
As a geology student who has been on numerous field expeditions, I'll stick with the Leatherman anytime. You can have the parts of the Gerbers and SOGs that fell to pieces under extreme use. Personally, I'll stick with a Estwing Rock Hammer and a roll of duct tape. Gives new meaning to "cracking open a case."
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Of course, they could always hire one of us to do the technical fix..:)
Of course, as I remember, people made fun of the Wright Brothers, too.
I am curious as to how the flight trials go for this vehicle...
Are you kidding?! Star Wars revolutionized the whole film industry! The special effects alone are a milestone in the history of film. While I agree that there have been a host of cheap Star Wars wannabee films, the same can be said for E.T.
Please recognize that prior to the Star Wars films coming out, the sci-fi genre was as stale as year-old bread. Had Star Wars not been so successful, it is doubtful that the Star Trek movies would have been made.
As for speculative vision, who cares? It is a fun story...that is the whole point of Star Wars. It is a direct decendant of the Saturday Morning Serial. I think that perhaps Star Wars has been misclassified. Futuristic Fantasy would be an appropriate genre.
Most importantly, before you crucify Star Wars, ask yourself this question: "When was the last time I saw people camping out for more than a week for a new Star Trek (or any other) movie?
As a geology student who has been on numerous field expeditions, I'll stick with the Leatherman anytime. You can have the parts of the Gerbers and SOGs that fell to pieces under extreme use. Personally, I'll stick with a Estwing Rock Hammer and a roll of duct tape. Gives new meaning to "cracking open a case."