Star trek /Star wars

[Zankara]

I don't like neither

[callmetootie]

The original Star Trek series was cool, but the others stunk. The original Star Wars was like going through hell, but the other 2 were good.

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Andrew Carden

[Cokies]

Originally posted by callmetootie:
The original Star Trek series was cool, but the others stunk. The original Star Wars was like going through hell, but the other 2 were good.



Are you talking about Star Wars: A New Hope?
You are actually saying that the CLASSIC original film was "like going through hell"? Oh my, that's like saying "The Godfather" films were horrible. I don't believe it...


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"It was just like Saturday Night Fever, only it was a Friday."

[Bootsy Whoosh]

Originally posted by callmetootie:
The original Star Trek series was cool, but the others stunk. The original Star Wars was like going through hell, but the other 2 were good.


Pshaw! I think I like the Original Series second least. Don't get me wrong, I do like it....personally I think Deep Stink 9 is the worst. But that's because it has a very intricate and involved storyline that spans the whole series, as opposed to stand-alone episodes, like all the other series. So since I didn't watch DS9 from the very beginning, I don't get what's going on alot of the time. I do love Worf tho, and Jadzia.

I am going to go down on the record now as saying that I whole-heartedly believe that Paramount is going to destroy Star Trek. They are running it into the ground, and subjecting it to shameful ratings grabbings ploys in an effort to keep their pathetic UPN network afloat.

I really don't think we need another ST series next fall since Voyager and DS9 just ended, and there is a movie out next summer. I think they need to put it to sleep for awhile so all us rabid ST addicts will be chomping at the bit when a new series comes out. That's how they can get more ratings.

Ya know I read an article where some lady in England did a study that said that ST fans are like heroin addicts, which I found very amusing. I suppose I could post it here if people are interested, it's not very long.

As for Star Wars, I don't think A New Hope was hell, but Empire Strikes Back is my fave. And I think Jar-Jar Binks is a sign that perhaps Star Wars is declining in quality too. I can stomach the ST ratings ploys, even if they are annoying, but mesa just wanna slapa Jar Jar!

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[Cokies]

Originally posted by Bootsy Whoosh:


but mesa just wanna slapa Jar Jar!



Me too, me too. He is an utter disgrace to all things Star Wars. I'm questioning George Lucas, and his story telling methods now after seeing that debactacle known as Episode 1.


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"It was just like Saturday Night Fever, only it was a Friday."

[Max Whittaker]

I love Star Trek. But I doubt it will last much longer either. Paramount just isn't doing it right any more. (sigh) What ever happend to Gene's legacy?

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Can't we all just get along?

Live long and prosper.

What if I die an old maid in Avonlea without ever being kissed...or swooned?~Felicity King

[lesliem14]

Star Wars all the way!!! I never got into Star Trek.

One of my best friends loves both and has a life-size cardboard cut-out of Picard that she puts in her dorm room. It's even funnier when she puts her MN Vikings purple felt hat with braids and horns on his head and you can't forget at Easter when she wrapped her pink Easter bunny garland around his neck. It was so funny I took a picture of it!

[ILuvJo&Blair]

I can not stand any of them. It is sooo boring IMO.

[Bootsy Whoosh]

Star Wars fans, go here, it's whacked: http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,44141,00.html

Apparently, due to some e-mail shenanigans, "Jedi" might be declared a religion in New Zealand, Austrailia, England and Wales, since people entered it as their religion on their census forms! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[callmetootie]

Does anyone remember The Star Wars Holiday Special from 1978, with Chewie's family? They always aired it around christmas time until about 6 years ago. Too goofy for Tv!

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Andrew Carden

[Max Whittaker]

Originally posted by ILuvJo&Blair:
I can not stand any of them. It is sooo boring IMO.

What? Neither of them were EVER boring. Not even episode 1. It's not boredom your feelling. I don't know what it is,though.

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Can't we all just get along?

Live long and prosper.

What if I die an old maid in Avonlea without ever being kissed...or swooned?~Felicity King

[ILuvJo&Blair]

Originally posted by Max Whittaker:
What? Neither of them were EVER boring. Not even episode 1. It's not boredom your feelling. I don't know what it is,though.



I don't hate it or anything, i'm just not into those kind of movies.

[Cokies]

Originally posted by Bootsy Whoosh:
Star Wars fans, go here, it's whacked: http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,44141,00.html

Apparently, due to some e-mail shenanigans, "Jedi" might be declared a religion in New Zealand, Austrailia, England and Wales, since people entered it as their religion on their census forms! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

LOL! That's hilarious! Gives me an idea about the next census fill-out though... http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/wink.gif



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"It was just like Saturday Night Fever, only it was a Friday."

[Max Whittaker]

Originally posted by ILuvJo&Blair:
Originally posted by Max Whittaker:
What? Neither of them were EVER boring. Not even episode 1. It's not boredom your feelling. I don't know what it is,though.



I don't hate it or anything, i'm just not into those kind of movies.

OK I'm sorry. It's just that I can't understand people that don't like Trek. I should have been more understanding.

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Can't we all just get along?

Live long and prosper.

What if I die an old maid in Avonlea without ever being kissed...or swooned?~Felicity King

[NancyJoJinny]

I didnt see star waars episode 1, but the original movies were really good, i loved em.

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On April 24, 2008 Kaley and I are going too meet in LA, and hancuff ourselfs too Nancy McKeons car, or better yet her! And your not!

Jinny: Who in the hell ARE YOU!?!?!

CD: I think its best if she talks to someone sober.
Jinny: Yep! Prob'ly a good idea.

Teddy: I dont know... it just seemed intamate.
Jinny: Intamate.... No... I sleep with him, but i sleep with all the guys in the division, just my way of breakin em in!
Teddy: Yeah sorry, none of my buissiness.
Jinny: Youre damn right.

Jinny: And Inspector Exstead, nice too make your aquaintence, as a matter of fact, after I finish my very last silver patrone, Im gonna give you the once in a lifetime opportunity to squire me home!
Officer: Luitenant said you wanted too see us?

~DANA JINNY EXSTEAD ~

The Dana parts Real... The rest i stuck in there for fun.

[Devastation26]

Trek: (1 best, 4 worst)

1)The Next Generation
2)Voyager
3)The Original Series
4)Deep Space Nine

Wars: (1 best, 4 worst)

1)Star Wars (A New Hope)
2)The Empire Strikes Back
3)The Phantom Menace
4)Return of the JEdi

[Bootsy Whoosh]

Originally posted by Devastation26:
Trek: (1 best, 4 worst)

1)The Next Generation
2)Voyager
3)The Original Series
4)Deep Space Nine

Wars: (1 best, 4 worst)

1)Star Wars (A New Hope)
2)The Empire Strikes Back
3)The Phantom Menace
4)Return of the JEdi

Ah but how to rate the Star Trek movies.

I haven't even seen them all. But everyone tells me the odd numbered ones suck. Hence I've seen 2, 4, 7, 8, 9 and parts of 6.

Of the ones I've seen this is my order, 1 best 5 worst (I'm not including 6 since I haven't seen all of it)
1.) The Voyage Home
2.) First Contact
3.) Wrath of Khan
4.) Generations
5.) Insurrection



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Women: "What a brave corporate logo! I accept the challenge of Mr. Sparkle."
Woman #1: "Awesome power!"
(Translated Japanese from Mr. Sparkle commercial, The Simpsons, "In Marge We Trust")

[Sean Snow]

I love Star Wars. I buy the Star Wars Insider, but my interest in Star Wars has declined, but I think it will pick up in May 2002 (Episode II).
I hate Star Trek, but my mother loved the original. (She watched it in German.)
It is nice seeing new Star Wars figures. I used to get them when I was 9 (1999), but now they lay in a bunch of containers. THe last time I bought one was in Nov. 2000, because it looks so darn kool. It was a K-3PO figure. (I love those droids)

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Jack: I'm surprised at you. Where would all the great women of history be if they thought like that!? Look at Joan of Ark and wht she accomplished. And, and Florence Nightengale and Madam Curry.
Chrissy: And Lucretia Borzok.
Janet: She posioned people.
Chrissy: Yeah, but she was very goo at it.

[triple19]

STAR WARS, no question about it. In fact TBS had it on again last night and I watched it. It's a classic.

I never really got into the StarTrek thing, but I thought that Star Trek: The Next Generation was pretty good.

Favorite Star Wars films: Part IV: A New Hope, Return of of the Jedi

Least Favorite: Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace.

So-So: The Empire Strikes Back

[triple19]

Sean,

I used to have some of the original Star Wars figurines when I was a kid. I also got Luke Skywalker and Princess Lea dolls for my birthday back in 1979 or 1980. These werent the figurines, these were the a little bigger than the Barbie and Ken dolls.
Hang onto the toys and figurines that you have now because they will be worth a lot of money in 20 or so years. I only wish I'd saved my Star Wars collectables. I literally cry when I think of the fortune that they are worth today.

[Sean Snow]

Okay, the Star Wars Movies in the order I like them.

1. All three of the classic Star Wars Movies:
A New Hope (1977)
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Return of the Jedi
2. The Phantom Menace (Jar Jar Yuck!)

The best thing about the originals:
Carrie Fisher! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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Jack: I'm surprised at you. Where would all the great women of history be if they thought like that!? Look at Joan of Ark and wht she accomplished. And, and Florence Nightengale and Madam Curry.
Chrissy: And Lucretia Borzok.
Janet: She posioned people.
Chrissy: Yeah, but she was very goo at it.

[Bootsy Whoosh]

Originally posted by Sean Snow:
The best thing about the originals:
Carrie Fisher! http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Carrie Fisher in that gold bikini perhaps? I know alot of people like that, lol!

My order for the Star Wars movies is
1.) Empire Strikes Back
2.) Return of the Jedi
3.) A New Hope
4.) The Phantom Menace
5.) Ewoks: Battle for Endor

(Yes I like the EWOKS, so sue me.)

[Devon King]

I like both sci-fi sagas -- but I am *really* troubled by the depths of the commercialization. (No, I'm not talking about action figures or comic books... that's to be expected and enjoyed.) Phantom Menace played like one big commercial for products. It was all whiz-bang and short on depth.

I got sorta worried when I read an article during the film's production that said Lucas was going to digitally alter expressions on actors to improve his shots. Red flags went up then for me. (Like, "uh oh, maybe he's a little too taken with the gizmos. What about the story?!!")

The new Trek series -- which comes on the heels of seven years of Voyager, which comes on the heels of seven years of DS9, which comes on the heels of ... you see what I mean? -- anyway, it may be great, but things are beginning to feel a little forced. Paramount obviously wants to keep the little engine chugging along.

See, I love a good science fiction yarn. I dig far out situations and techno-talk and all that. But mostly -- I want good characters and great writing.

I don't care how many special effects they can throw at a screen. If the plot and characters stink -- I'm switchin' channels.

*ahem* Sorry 'bout that. Got a little carried away. <grin>

[Bootsy Whoosh]

Originally posted by Devon King:
I got sorta worried when I read an article during the film's production that said Lucas was going to digitally alter expressions on actors to improve his shots. Red flags went up then for me. (Like, "uh oh, maybe he's a little too taken with the gizmos. What about the story?!!")


I agree, that IS disturbing! I had never heard that...very interesting. Thanks for posting that, I'm sure my friends will be interested in hearing that.

And I agree, Phantom Menace did kind of feel like one big commercial. I think you hit on the head for me why I wasn't overly thrilled with that movie. It was always like, I knew there was something I didn't like about it, but I couldn't exactly quite put my finger on it.

[Sean Snow]

I made a website about Star Wars that hasn't been updated since Oct. 2000. The URL is http://hometown.aol.com/s2000sean/theroyalhouseofalderaan.html

I'll tell you the story of it ina later post. I stopped updating it after it's 1st Anniversary.

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Jack: I'm surprised at you. Where would all the great women of history be if they thought like that!? Look at Joan of Ark and wht she accomplished. And, and Florence Nightengale and Madam Curry.
Chrissy: And Lucretia Borzok.
Janet: She posioned people.
Chrissy: Yeah, but she was very goo at it.

[Sean Snow]

There were 6 SW movies:

Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope*
Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Ewoks: Battle of Endor
What was the other Ewoks movie called?

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Jack: I'm surprised at you. Where would all the great women of history be if they thought like that!? Look at Joan of Ark and wht she accomplished. And, and Florence Nightengale and Madam Curry.
Chrissy: And Lucretia Borzok.
Janet: She posioned people.
Chrissy: Yeah, but she was very goo at it.

[Cokies]

The coolest piece of SW memorbilia I have is a 1978 Princess Leia soap bar. It's still in it's packaging, it's so cool. Odd, but cool.

When I was MAJORLY obsessed with Star Wars in the summer of 99', my dad's friend( who work as a tester at LucasArts) got us a tour of Skywalker Ranch. It's only about a half an hour drive from where I live in the Bay Area. I saw Obi-Wan's lightsaber up close, along with Threepio's hands, and the stones from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. God, was that cool... There's so much other stuff there, but I could go on forever...

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" I love the dark, I love the dark. But I hate nature. I HATE nature ." - Chunk

[EdBrownJr]

The Empire Strikes Back is the best movie out of all the Star Wars and Star Trek movies put together.

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GET OUT OF MY GARAGE!!!

[Bootsy Whoosh]

Originally posted by Sean Snow:
There were 6 SW movies:

Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope*
Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Ewoks: Battle of Endor
What was the other Ewoks movie called?



The other Ewok movie was called The Ewok Adventure.

[triple19]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Devon King:
[B]I like both sci-fi sagas -- but I am *really* troubled by the depths of the commercialization. (No, I'm not talking about action figures or comic books... that's to be expected and enjoyed.) Phantom Menace played like one big commercial for products. It was all whiz-bang and short on depth.

See, I love a good science fiction yarn. I dig far out situations and techno-talk and all that. But mostly -- I want good characters and great writing.

I don't care how many special effects they can throw at a screen. If the plot and characters stink -- I'm switchin' channels.
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I couldn't agree more with Devon King. That's why I didn't care for The Phantom Menace. It was all technology, and it lacked the heart & soul of the first three films in the Trillogy.

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