Even the most powerful positive, or negative, message in the world doesn't absolve someone of personal responsibility. The Bible is full of powerful messages, but if I go out and murder my neighbor in cold blood and claim the word of God Himself gave me leave to do so, chances are I'm still going to jail.
Art, literature and media can send powerful messages, but they don't control us. To believe that they can is just self-delusion.
The release of these DVDs firmly establishes that you cannot please Star Wars fanboys.
Demand for the release of the original, unaltered trilogy on DVD has come up in the form of a great and plaintive whine in every single Star Wars-related story on Slashdot since probably around 1999. Now, here they are, and what are the "fans" doing? Complaining.
Sure, Lucas could have remastered the OT's picture and sound, made it anamorphic, and left out all the Special Edition changes. But then you would just have fanboys complaining that that constitutes an alteration. I know, you think that sounds outlandish, but I guarantee you it's not. Star Wars has become less about enjoying the films than complaining about the films, at least around here.
I think the only way the whiny fans will ever be pleased is when the technology finally emerges to Choose Your Own Star Wars Edition, where you pick from a digital menu which alterations you want. "OK, I want the non-Special Edition, with remastered picture and sound, Han shoots first, lightsabers are colored, old sandcrawler but new dewbacks, I want the new space battles... hmm, the Death Star explosion: ring or no ring?"
I'm kidding, of course. That won't actually solve anything, the whiners will just complain that they're once again being "forced" to buy another edition. George Lucas wants me to pay for entertainment. I have no free will and have to pay for every edition whether I like it or not. Boo hoo.:(
The unaltered OT is out on DVD. You got your wish. Now, for Christ's sake, quit your bitching. Instead of continuing to moan about what you didn't get, count your lucky stars that we live in an economy that can support your having so many choices in your entertainment. And recognize that it is a choice. You great big giant babies.
I agree that some costume and makeup work looks better the old-fashioned way, but I won't miss stop-motion or motion control.
Directors tend to overuse CGI because it's easier these days, and I have an appreciation for practical effects, but I've seen a lot of great use of the technology. Despite it being very fashionable to bash it, I think special effects have never looked better, for the most part.
For those of you who are worried about it "not being the same," it's not. But it's still really funny. Nelson has already done several DVD commentary tracks for Legend Films, including Carnival of Souls, House on Haunted Hill (the original), and Plan Nine from Outer Space. While not quite up to the verve and energy of the original MST3K, Nelson is still a very funny, very clever guy, and the commentaries are a joy to listen to. These DVDs are well worth checking out.
(The DVDs are colorized, but also include the original versions of the film, for concerned purists.)
Do people really not care about GTA-style urban shooters any more?
You know, I've asked myself the same question, many times... about war games, space strategy games, adventure games, just about anything single-player. The market has changed so much. Even Star Wars Galaxies, itself an MMORPG, was reinvented so that Sony could attract a more casual (or, if you like, dumber) fan base. The last time I set foot in a game store, it was all MMORPG, MMORPG, World War II sim, MMORPG... oh, and Sims 2.
A decade or so ago, a lot of games were still crap, but there was at least more variety of crap. It does seem like the games market now is becoming ever more monolithic -- especially since most PC games seem to be console ports anymore. It's kind of depressing. I'm barely out of my 20s, and already I feel like some wheezy old man when it comes to video games -- "Whatever happened to Descent, Wing Commander, Sim City? Get the hell out of my bushes..." etc.
TFA seems to have been edited from last night, but last night it read:
See the title crawl to Star Wars before it was known as Episode IV; see the pioneering, if dated, motion control model work on the attack on the Death Star; groove to Lapti Nek or the Ewok Celebration song like you did when you were a kid; and yes, see Han Solo shoot first.
This is Slashdot, we'd much rather sneer at them derisively for having too much time on their hands and / or no girlfriends (actual facts concerning social or sex life notwithstanding).
Slashdot Mirror
This is Slashdot, that's the answer to everything.
Sorry, but I've played WoW -- this is a very safe assumption to make on the game's part.
No Killcreek? This list is bullshit! What has Stevie Case done for the world that Paris Hilton hasn't, I ask you?
Besides disappear.
Uh... imagine a Beowulf cluster of these?
How did you envision MMORPGs being? What would constitute your ideal online gaming experience? I'm curious.
Even the most powerful positive, or negative, message in the world doesn't absolve someone of personal responsibility. The Bible is full of powerful messages, but if I go out and murder my neighbor in cold blood and claim the word of God Himself gave me leave to do so, chances are I'm still going to jail.
Art, literature and media can send powerful messages, but they don't control us. To believe that they can is just self-delusion.
This is one of those times I wish moderation went to +6.
The release of these DVDs firmly establishes that you cannot please Star Wars fanboys.
:(
Demand for the release of the original, unaltered trilogy on DVD has come up in the form of a great and plaintive whine in every single Star Wars-related story on Slashdot since probably around 1999. Now, here they are, and what are the "fans" doing? Complaining.
Sure, Lucas could have remastered the OT's picture and sound, made it anamorphic, and left out all the Special Edition changes. But then you would just have fanboys complaining that that constitutes an alteration. I know, you think that sounds outlandish, but I guarantee you it's not. Star Wars has become less about enjoying the films than complaining about the films, at least around here.
I think the only way the whiny fans will ever be pleased is when the technology finally emerges to Choose Your Own Star Wars Edition, where you pick from a digital menu which alterations you want. "OK, I want the non-Special Edition, with remastered picture and sound, Han shoots first, lightsabers are colored, old sandcrawler but new dewbacks, I want the new space battles... hmm, the Death Star explosion: ring or no ring?"
I'm kidding, of course. That won't actually solve anything, the whiners will just complain that they're once again being "forced" to buy another edition. George Lucas wants me to pay for entertainment. I have no free will and have to pay for every edition whether I like it or not. Boo hoo.
The unaltered OT is out on DVD. You got your wish. Now, for Christ's sake, quit your bitching. Instead of continuing to moan about what you didn't get, count your lucky stars that we live in an economy that can support your having so many choices in your entertainment. And recognize that it is a choice. You great big giant babies.
Ahh, okay, I feel better. Have a great day.
"How do they work?"
"The door opens... you get in." *rolls eyes*
God also flunked elementary grammar, it appears.
Adding to the funny is the other story's byline:
from the i've-heard-that-before dept.
I agree that some costume and makeup work looks better the old-fashioned way, but I won't miss stop-motion or motion control.
Directors tend to overuse CGI because it's easier these days, and I have an appreciation for practical effects, but I've seen a lot of great use of the technology. Despite it being very fashionable to bash it, I think special effects have never looked better, for the most part.
Well, you'd better get started. I'll be expecting to see your work up on the big screen in five years.
I've been reading Slashdot a long time. We've been hearing "it's 1984!" since 1997.
For those of you who are worried about it "not being the same," it's not. But it's still really funny. Nelson has already done several DVD commentary tracks for Legend Films, including Carnival of Souls, House on Haunted Hill (the original), and Plan Nine from Outer Space. While not quite up to the verve and energy of the original MST3K, Nelson is still a very funny, very clever guy, and the commentaries are a joy to listen to. These DVDs are well worth checking out.
(The DVDs are colorized, but also include the original versions of the film, for concerned purists.)
The parent's username made his comment all the more funny.
Do people really not care about GTA-style urban shooters any more?
You know, I've asked myself the same question, many times... about war games, space strategy games, adventure games, just about anything single-player. The market has changed so much. Even Star Wars Galaxies, itself an MMORPG, was reinvented so that Sony could attract a more casual (or, if you like, dumber) fan base. The last time I set foot in a game store, it was all MMORPG, MMORPG, World War II sim, MMORPG... oh, and Sims 2.
A decade or so ago, a lot of games were still crap, but there was at least more variety of crap. It does seem like the games market now is becoming ever more monolithic -- especially since most PC games seem to be console ports anymore. It's kind of depressing. I'm barely out of my 20s, and already I feel like some wheezy old man when it comes to video games -- "Whatever happened to Descent, Wing Commander, Sim City? Get the hell out of my bushes..." etc.
No room for growth there... the shareholders are gonna be pissed!
TFA seems to have been edited from last night, but last night it read:
See the title crawl to Star Wars before it was known as Episode IV; see the pioneering, if dated, motion control model work on the attack on the Death Star; groove to Lapti Nek or the Ewok Celebration song like you did when you were a kid; and yes, see Han Solo shoot first.
Although the fact that you seem unbelievably obnoxious probably contributes in no small part.
Yeah, dumb shit like this is why I generally don't post here anymore. Once again I am reminded why.
I had like the second post, and I'm redundant! Whatever.
And since I don't know who you are, I can't tell you why I marked you foe, nor do I really care at this point.
This was really exciting news, three weeks ago or so.
Also, without the presence of Brian Froud, the heart of the original, I am skeptical.
I always just assumed his next owner stripped him for parts.
This is Slashdot, we'd much rather sneer at them derisively for having too much time on their hands and / or no girlfriends (actual facts concerning social or sex life notwithstanding).
Eh, it looked to me like it was just two guys having a bit of fun, I think it's pretty obvious they're gamers themselves.
It's just silly stereotypes anyway.