Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[octagon]

Originally Posted by aimforsilence

I miss when "A New Hope" was named simply Star Wars. I never liked the name A New Hope... probably the change I disliked the most. BTW Nice Laserdisc collection!

It's become something of a necessary convention but my fingers itch every time I type that.

[mrpink134]

Originally Posted by octagon

You would do it or you have done it?

Watch it, he will accuse you of trolling him

[Snowmaker]

Originally Posted by aimforsilence

I miss when "A New Hope" was named simply Star Wars. I never liked the name A New Hope... probably the change I disliked the most. BTW Nice Laserdisc collection!

Yeah, but the crawl I believe had "A NEW HOPE" added when Star Wars was re-released in theaters in 1979.

[frogmort]

Lucas ran out of ice cream?

NOOOOOOOO!!!!

[Beast]

Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

Actually it's just grammatically incorrect. Not that I'm not guilty of grammar and capitalization errors myself at times, but there's no some kind of general rule of thumb that is recognized by most people that capitalizing the C in creator is a sign of respect for the person who created something. That's just a BS explanation that you pulled out of your rear end.

Nope. It's a sign of respect for someone and their work. Simple as that.

Just like like Capitalizing their name or "Director" or any other form of title they carry.

[Dynamo of Eternia]

Originally Posted by Beast

Nope. It's a sign of respect for someone and their work. Simple as that.

Yeah, one that you made up. I've never previously heard anyone say anything about this being a standard and widely recognized sign of respect. Has anyone else here heard of this previously?

[nmycon]

Originally Posted by StarksRevenge

I saw them at a Costco not more than a year ago. I know because I had them in my cart and put them down because I couldn't support buying anything Star Wars.

Not trying to argue, just inform.

Seeing them in-store does not mean they are still "in print"

I remember the announcement late 2007 stating that the production of these DVDs would soon end. So whatever new stock is floating around in stores out there is it. No more are being made, therefore it's out of print.

But that doesn't mean that stores won't have any new stock left.

[StarksRevenge]

No its not like capitalizing names. Proper use of the english language mandates that person's name be capitalized.

Capitalizing "Creator" - a word that is used mostly for the invocation of God is ridiculous and the religious underpinning of capitalizing the word "Creator" cannot be denied.

http://www.examples-help.org.uk/punc...tion-rules.htm

[DaleDark]

The only way I can "punish" filmmakers for this sorta nonsense is w/ my wallet. I've purchased the OT at least 4 times (which is 2 times too many as is). I won't be doing so a 5th.. I guess I'm just not a fan. Wake me when Lucas pulls his head outta his a$$, and stops fu¢king w/ these films (I wont be checking back, so Lucas geeks can comment back all they want, (like Lucas, himself) I don't care).

[nmycon]

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

I think I will hang onto these until I die.

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I have been trying to get ahold of the Star Wars Laserdiscs for years. I don't buy online, so I'm limited to Craigslist, Kijiji and whatnot...

For some reason, people seem to think they can get $50+ for the set of three movies It's pretty ridiculous.

I've replied to some of these ads and sentimental value is always given as a reason for the high price, then why put it up for sale? Like, really...

I wouldn't want to pay more than $6-7 per disc, let alone $50 for the three. I'd be willing to shell out around $30-40 for the Definitive Set, but people want about $100 for that. Although lately i've seen the price begin to drop below $60.

[BladeRunner2007]

I already own the 2006 limited edition DVDs with the original theatrical versions, but I think I'll pick the trilogy up again - since they are OOP and just in case my DVDs don't play anymore for whatever reason lol. I just want to make sure that I have the UOT on DVD. I'll probably pick up the Blu-ray too, but I hate so many changes already.

[Beast]

Originally Posted by MCT

wtf is wrong with you?

I know! How dare I show respect for a human being!? Or for their work.

I should just join the zombie horde of fan outrage. Save you guys anyone with a different point of view.

[nmycon]

Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

Yeah, one that you made up. I've never previously heard anyone say anything about this being a standard and widely recognized sign of respect. Has anyone else here heard of this previously?

+1

BS if you ask me

Creator = God

[Show spoiler]If you believe in that sort of stuff

[Mr. Movie Fan]

The true fan hates the thing that they are a fan of more than anyone else, The essence of fandom is disgust and disappointment.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Fanboyz

The true fan hates the thing that they are a fan of more than anyone else, The essence of fandom is disgust and disappointment.

And pudding.

[Beast]

Originally Posted by StarksRevenge

No its not like capitalizing names. Proper use of the english language mandates that person's name be capitalized.

Capitalizing "Creator" - a word that is used mostly for the invocation of God is ridiculous and the religious underpinning of capitalizing the word "Creator" cannot be denied.

http://www.examples-help.org.uk/punc...tion-rules.htm

That's one opinion on it. I don't share it. Deal with it. I'll capitalize Creator, Director, or King if I feel it's deserved.

And I don't care what the UK has to say about anything. They stick unnecessary "U's" ito words all the time.

[El_Jay]

Originally Posted by Walter E Kurtz

show any kid the original versions and they will just laugh in your face

the trilogy was littered with mistakes.

times change im afraid....YOUR childhood is completely different to a modern day childhood now

Uh... so?

Would you colorize Citizen Kane and litter it with CGI to spice it up for a "new generation"? Fix the Mona Lisa's smile? Straighten the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

Since when does a piece of art have some responsibility or obligation to become relevant for each new generation?

"You know, this Last Supper painting is suuuuuper depressing and I mean, look at the brushstrokes. You could do a way more precise image with computers and stuff. Let's redo this, make sure everyone is smiling, and I mean... the whole religion thing is really kind of a bummer, let's just make this guy in the middle NOT Jesus. Let's make him... I dunno, Robert Pattinson. He's all the rage with the kids! Also, could they be eating KFC? I know the marketing manager there and I'm sure he'd be down to do some cross-promo. Feel me? Yeah baby, pound it. Blow it up!"


The more I think/stew about this, the more I am seriously considering not only abstaining from buying these, but just divorcing myself from the whole Star Wars universe for good. Why get attached to something that can potentially be altered into an unrecognizable mess by the time I'm trying to introduce my kids to it?

An overreaction? I dunno, but I'm not doing it out of anger or anything, I'm just trying to preserve the incredibly fond memories I have of growing up with these movies and I'm sick of Lucas' colossal levels of hypocrisy.

/end rant

[iamsometal]

Originally Posted by Beast

Capitalizing Creator is showing respect for the person and their work. It's not about seeing him as a God.

I'd do it for anyone, including individuals like Joss Whedon or Christopher Nolan who I find overrated and/or terrible.

So aside from the prequel trilogy, what do you consider a "Good" sci fi and/or action film?

Serenity was everything the PT wasn't. A great story, with interesting characters, fantastic acting and top notch writing/directing. I can actually say that for the entire Firefly series.

And Nolan's films? Yeah, just nevermind, i forgot, it's pointless to argue with you. If you think Whedon or Nolan are terrible filmmakers, there is no accounting for taste with you.

[MCT]

Originally Posted by Beast

I know! How dare I show respect for a human being!? Or for their work.

I should just join the zombie horde of fan outrage. Save you guys anyone with a different point of view.

.............

now you're being willfully obtuse. You know damn well nobody ever capitalizes "director" unless its used at the beginning of a sentence, which would be grammatically incorrect and nonsensical in the first place, unless its followed by the directors full name. Stop making up special rules for your idol, nobody is buying any of that.

[nmycon]

Originally Posted by Beast

That's one opinion on it. I don't share it. Deal with it. I'll capitalize Creator, Director, or King if I feel it's deserved.

So we're making up our own English rules now, are we?

Read: Capitalization Rules