[kj] OT:Star Wars

[Leigh Newton]

ALex makes a good point that is seldom raised. Even
Jedi is a shitty movie, and a forboding sign of things
to come. That said, it's still head and shoulders
above the new ones and while it's flawed beyond
belief, still retains the magic of the first 2. 

Leigh

--- Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> I believe I read it in THE NEW YORKER, but it seems
> appropriate: this latest installment of the prequel
> series is better than the first two in much the same
> manner that dying by natural causes is preferrable
> to crucifixion.
> 
> Alex in NYC....who lost any/all interest and desire
> to see anything even remotely related to "Star Wars"
> since the truly abortive "Return of the Jedi".
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Leigh Newton <angrytomhanks at yahoo.com>
> Sent: May 23, 2005 12:55 AM
> To: "A list about all things Killing Joke (the
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> Subject: Re: [kj] OT:Star Wars
> 
> Just got home from it. It's the only one of the
> first
> 3 that doesn't suck total shit. That said, it was
> pretty good, great in some parts, but still misses
> the
> mark, overall. At this point, i'll take what i can
> get. 
> 
> Leigh
> 
> --- Steve Hackett <thepunisher at blueyonder.co.uk>
> wrote:
> 
> > Went to see the new film this morning with my lad
> > dressed as Anakin - complete with scar and
> > lightsabre.
> > I was just thankful he didnt go in his Jar Jar
> > outfit!!
> > Despite all the hype it does live up to
> > expectations.
> > Surely the greatest series of films ever -you've
> got
> > everything
> > action,lust,greed,frailty,short green men with
> bald
> > heads.
> > Nothing comes close,not even that other epic
> series 
> > of recent years - Look Who's Talkin!!>
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