Star Wars: The Complete Saga (1977-2005)

[A Sith Lord?]

Originally Posted by bobbyh64

Vader's helmet is made out of adamantium.

The mask holds the pain at bay.

[Nicolawicz]

Originally Posted by MasturB

Lest we forget Lucas asked all of his friends in Hollywood to direct Phantom Menace including Spielberg and they all encouraged him to do it.

I seriously doubt that. In fact, I've heard Spielberg say that he's been asking George "for years" to let him direct a Star Wars film.

[WhySoBlu?]

Originally Posted by Nicolawicz

I seriously doubt that. In fact, I've heard Spielberg say that he's been asking George "for years" to let him direct a Star Wars film.

From an EW article...

“He did, he did,” Howard said in response to whether Lucas approached him about the film. “He didn’t necessarily want to direct them, and he told me that he had talked to [Robert] Zemeckis, he talked to me, he talked to Steven Spielberg. I was the third one he spoke to. They had all said the same thing, ‘George, you should just do it!'”

“Nobody wanted to follow that act, I don’t think, at that point. That was an honor, but it would’ve been just too daunting.”

[Ernest Rister]

Originally Posted by Nicolawicz

I seriously doubt that. In fact, I've heard Spielberg say that he's been asking George "for years" to let him direct a Star Wars film.

He could have done Jedi, but he was a litte busy in 1982 in post on E.T. and Poltergeist. Spielberg and Lucas would soon start up again on a little something called Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

[Ernest Rister]

Originally Posted by MasturB

But won't all that weight pressed up against your head and neck kill you?
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Physiologically, there's nothing that can stop that now.

VADER
Now, go, my son. Leave me...here in this suit which is most assuredly not plastic or fiberglass in any way, but is reinforced metallic armor of some kind. I don't know where it came from, the Emperor bought it and I didn't get a gift receipt.

[A Sith Lord?]

Originally Posted by WhySoBlu?

From an EW article...

Thank you. Even though we can disagree on Padme and the prequels, I thought it was pretty common knowledge that George asked pretty much all of his director posse and they all encouraged him to do it.

[Alan_Grant]

Originally Posted by MasturB

Thank you. Even though we can disagree on Padme and the prequels, I thought it was pretty common knowledge that George asked pretty much all of his director posse and they all encouraged him to do it.

No! dont u c, lucus put himself by yes men b/c he is so greedy!!!!!! he thinks he is director supreme!!!! but ha joke on LUCAS MUH PREQUELS SUCKED!!1 HA!

Seriously. So many negative connotation against Lucas has been disproven time and time again, and people refuse to look at the facts.

[Jakdonark]

Originally Posted by PeterTHX

It was probably plastic in real life but in the movies Vader's helmet is some kind of armor/metal.

Maybe some kind of composite, like the space shuttle tiles, or carbon fiber.

[Jakdonark]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

The prequels are like a Hawaiian pizza, I'll eat it but I'll moan about the pineapple all day long. That said, at least I can pick the pineapple off on an actual pizza but I can't do the same with the prequels, sadly.

You can fast forward, skip scenes, etc. I think that would be the equivalent of having to pick off the pineapple. And then there's a part in the middle of an action scene that you don't like, but it's too short to bother fast forwarding. That's the little piece of pineapple you missed that was under the thick cheese, but by the time you realize it you're like, oh well I'll just finish chewing and swallow it.

[TM2-Megatron]

Wasn't Plasteel a thing in the EU? The plastic-looking elements of Vader's suit were probably some hybrid material like that.

[A Sith Lord?]

Originally Posted by Alan_Grant

No! dont u c, lucus put himself by yes men b/c he is so greedy!!!!!! he thinks he is director supreme!!!! but ha joke on LUCAS MUH PREQUELS SUCKED!!1 HA!

Seriously. So many negative connotation against Lucas has been disproven time and time again, and people refuse to look at the facts.

It just really pains me to read people crapping all over his name and legacy.

The guy is the creator of Star Wars, one of the greatest and most successful franchises of all-time. I could watch any 8 and enjoy myself. I love the universe, I love the struggle.

Everything he did was criticized. He did it his way, whether you agree or disagree. Always read how Empire and ROTJ are the best because "Lucas had nothing to do with them" and it's just stupid. He financed Empire out of his own pocket pretty much, and he still wrote the movies with Kasdan and directors.

[motorheadache95]

So today me and my brother watched Revenge of the Sith after having completed The Clone Wars series. It was interesting watching it in that context, and I thought it enhanced the film in several ways. The friendship bond you feel between Anakin and Obi Wan is improved (or even existent for the first time if you want to go that far). General Grevious and his showdown with Obi Wan works much better and has more meaning and impact. And Anakin's frustration with the Jedi Council is a bit more fleshed out.

What still doesn't work about the movie still doesn't work though-- the show can't magically fix everything about the story. The entire last 30 or so minutes of the movie still feel rushed and unearned, and there is still that element of Lucas' stiff writing and directing that rear it's head in too many key scenes.

Overall I think the prequel saga definitely benefits from including Clone Wars into the storyline, and I don't think I'd ever revisit these movies again without at least cherry-picking key episodes from the show between Episodes II and III.

[ElvisForever]

Originally Posted by ArrestedDevelopment

I wasn't insulting the movie's intelligence by saying that it was "magic", just chalking it up to some unexplainable event.

SIDS is known to be associated with predisposing risk factors like a baby sleeping in a prone position, second hand smoke exposure and prematurity.

Nice try smartass.

No SIDS is exacty what it is. There is no "proof".

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old.

Sorry didn't mean to be a "smart ass", the point is that the Padme had even more explanation then that. Had a family member that died shortly after his wife died. The doctor said he is healthy. He just was depressed and shut down. No magic, just a fact. He willed himself to death. I felt so bad, but also understood. I admired him greatly, but I also understood he was without his life partner and didn't care anymore. If you knew him, you would know he was healthy and strong until then.

Sorry, but some of these comments strike close to home because I truly appreciated Natalie's acting. I also appreciated that part of the story.

For the Vader helmet talk...google Woodoo hide and "the Perfect Weapon". Good luck people.

[Hardback247]

Which key episodes of The Clone Wars do you think are best to watch in a Star Wars movie marathon?

[WhySoBlu?]

Originally Posted by ElvisForever

No SIDS is exacty what it is. There is no "proof".

He didn't say anything about proof in the post you quoted. And you should really learn to keep reading past the opening sentence...

[Show spoiler]

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old. SIDS is sometimes known as crib death because the infants often die in their cribs.

Although the cause is unknown, it appears that SIDS may be associated with abnormalities in the portion of an infant's brain that controls breathing and arousal from sleep.

Researchers have discovered some factors that may put babies at extra risk. They've also identified some measures you can take to help protect your child from SIDS. Perhaps the most important measure is placing your baby on his or her back to sleep.

[Show spoiler]

Causes
By Mayo Clinic Staff

A combination of physical and sleep environmental factors can make an infant more vulnerable to SIDS. These factors may vary from child to child.

Physical factors

Physical factors associated with SIDS include:

Brain abnormalities. Some infants are born with problems that make them more likely to die of SIDS. In many of these babies, the portion of the brain that controls breathing and arousal from sleep isn't yet mature enough to work properly.
Low birth weight. Premature birth or being part of a multiple birth increases the likelihood that a baby's brain hasn't matured completely, so he or she has less control over such automatic processes as breathing and heart rate.
Respiratory infection. Many infants who died of SIDS had recently had a cold, which may contribute to breathing problems.
Sleep environmental factors

The items in a baby's crib and his or her sleeping position can combine with a baby's physical problems to increase the risk of SIDS. Examples include:

Sleeping on the stomach or side. Babies who are placed on their stomachs or sides to sleep may have more difficulty breathing than those placed on their backs.
Sleeping on a soft surface. Lying face down on a fluffy comforter or a waterbed can block an infant's airway. Draping a blanket over a baby's head also is risky.
Sleeping with parents. While the risk of SIDS is lowered if an infant sleeps in the same room as his or her parents, the risk increases if the baby sleeps in the same bed — partly because there are more soft surfaces to impair breathing.

[Show spoiler]

Risk factors
By Mayo Clinic Staff

Although sudden infant death syndrome can strike any infant, researchers have identified several factors that may increase a baby's risk. They include:

Sex. Boys are more likely to die of SIDS.
Age. Infants are most vulnerable during the second and third months of life.
Race. For reasons that aren't well-understood, black, American Indian or Alaska Native infants are more likely to develop SIDS.
Family history. Babies who've had siblings or cousins die of SIDS are at higher risk of SIDS.
Secondhand smoke. Babies who live with smokers have a higher risk of SIDS.
Being premature. Both being born early and having low birth weight increase your baby's chances of SIDS.
Maternal risk factors

During pregnancy, the risk of SIDS is also affected by the mother, especially if she:

Is younger than 20
Smokes cigarettes
Uses drugs or alcohol
Has inadequate prenatal care

Originally Posted by ElvisForever

Sorry didn't mean to be a "smart ass", the point is that the Padme had even more explanation then that. Had a family member that died shortly after his wife died. The doctor said he is healthy. He just was depressed and shut down. No magic, just a fact. He willed himself to death. I felt so bad, but also understood. I admired him greatly, but I also understood he was without his life partner and didn't care anymore. If you knew him, you would know he was healthy and strong until then.

Okay, but they didn't put "willed himself to death" on his death certificate, did they? There was an actual medical cause for his death, right? Just like virtually every other case of someone dying shortly after a loved one - their grief and stress contributed to a stroke, heart failure, etc.

[Mighty Max]

Originally Posted by Alan_Grant

No! dont u c, lucus put himself by yes men b/c he is so greedy!!!!!! he thinks he is director supreme!!!! but ha joke on LUCAS MUH PREQUELS SUCKED!!1 HA!

Seriously. So many negative connotation against Lucas has been disproven time and time again, and people refuse to look at the facts.

Well, he did surround himself with "yes-men"
Whether or not greed had anything to do with it, who is to really say?

[A Sith Lord?]

I won't say Mark Hamil's acting was bad in ROTJ. I think it probably was his best performance after Force Awakens.

The final 20 minutes of ROTJ is still the best ending in any of the Star Wars movies.

You failed your hinus, I am a Jedi, like my father before me.

Also thought his acting was decent when continuously talking about the conflict and good within Vader.

[ElvisForever]

Originally Posted by MasturB

I won't say Mark Hamil's acting was bad in ROTJ. I think it probably was his best performance after Force Awakens.

The final 20 minutes of ROTJ is still the best ending in any of the Star Wars movies.

You failed your hinus, I am a Jedi, like my father before me.

Also thought his acting was decent when continuously talking about the conflict and good within Vader.

Let me make it clear. Mark Hamil overacted in Empire but was better in Return.

The dialogue in the Yoda death scene was drawn out and almost funny with everytime Luke leans in. This was not Hamil's fault and I agree his acting was fine...now Fisher on the other hand...

[A Sith Lord?]

Originally Posted by ElvisForever

Let me make it clear. Mark Hamil overacted in Empire but was better in Return.

The dialogue in the Yoda death scene was drawn out and almost funny with everytime Luke leans in. This was not Hamil's fault and I agree his acting was fine...now Fisher on the other hand...

I believe in Empire of Dreams they explain that Frank Oz was so low under the set that Hamil couldn't hear him and someone had to relay to Hamil what Oz's lines were so he could react to it.

[ElvisForever]

Originally Posted by MasturB

I believe in Empire of Dreams they explain that Frank Oz was so low under the set that Hamil couldn't hear him and someone had to relay to Hamil what Oz's lines were so he could react to it.

But even with every line read it went on and on and on.

Interesting story though.