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For you older goons, I've always been interested about peoples thoughts regarding the original Star Wars (A New Hope) when it was being shown in theaters, back in 77. How long did it take to become a huge phenomenon after its initial release? Was there alot of hype and advertising for it, or did it just kinda pop up outta nowhere? Was it the most awesome thing you ever saw or did you think it was a bit overrated?
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Jun 21, 2008 06:47
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Yeah, the series established a potential immortal has to die of unnatural (i.e. violent) causes for the whole immortality thing to kick in. Otherwise they just grow old and die as usual. It should be noted that immortals can sense which folks are potential immortals. So theres really no need for the baby killing stuff. But you'll at least know who may become immortals in the future.
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Jun 12, 2009 07:35
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MrJacobs posted:Maybe. I mean Highlander: the series sucked balls but I think you have to be pretty powerful to sense a pre-immortal. In Highlander 1 the Kurgen sensed Conner was an immortal and wanted to kill him on the battlefield (which makes no sense as Conner hadn't "bonded" with the quickening or whatever as he did with Rameriez, so he gains nothing.) Real Answer: Probably because the writers hadn't thought of that whole Potential Immortal crap. Fake Answer: Duncan wasn't taking his Sense Potential Immortal pills?
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Jun 13, 2009 02:55
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Wiki says Speed Racer is set in 2108, but thats the only place I've seen a year referenced. I guess we can just assume it's set in some weird alternate world.
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Jun 28, 2009 18:32
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Egbert Souse posted:One on The Fifth Element: The older dude shows up again later in the film; he's Corbin's ex-commander or whatever. Its presumable that the fat lady lived as well.
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Aug 8, 2009 22:18
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I was watching yet another Rocky marathon on Spike, and something came to my mind... I never quite understood exactly how Paulie squandered Rocky's money, which ended up sending him back to the ghetto. Can someone enlighten me on this?
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Aug 17, 2009 08:01
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There was something in Highlander that always bugged me... why did the Kurgan wait so damned long to fight Conner? (Was there something I missed?) He had numerous opportunities to kill him off while Conner was still a young inexperienced immortal, such as: -the five or so years when while Connor was living in that castle-thing with his wife, prior to Ramirez showing up. -the time period after Kurgans fight with Ramirez. (just wait around for Conner to come back then off him) -the 30-50 year period where Conner stayed with his wife, until her death by old age. Instead he waits 400 goddamn years, allowing Conner build up his skills and experience, becoming a more dangerous opponent.
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Feb 25, 2010 03:12
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In The Road Warrior, why is it that the Oil Refinery Settlers detain Max after he brings one of their dying members back to their compound? Even though the guy Max saved dies soon afterward, its still a dick move on their part. And then they seemed surprised when, after risking his life to win his freedom back, Max tells them to screw themselves and drives off alone. (rather than helping them escape the wasteland gang, although he ends up helping them anyway)
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May 6, 2010 05:19
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Barometer posted:I think the leader even says that they can't be sure if he is one of the gang that is surrounding them or not. For all they know, he was in on killing them (dude dies, so Max's story is only his own word) and "any deal you had with him died with him" or somesuch. This makes no sense, what do you mean he looked "pretty much the same"? Could those people not see the striking, ruggedly good looks and piercing eyes of Max and immediately tell he's the good guy? Now if he looked like that freaky dude with the mohawk and assless chaps (and had an androgynous boyfriend), THEN I could understand if they were a bit suspicious of Max.
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May 13, 2010 04:48
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Assuming thats the movie you're thinking of, its not the cat that sucks the baby's breath out but rather some little goblin monster thing. The cat is actually trying to defend the baby from it.
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Oct 4, 2010 04:54
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I remember watching Inception in the theaters awhile back, and I just remembered there was a small plot point I missed: What had happened that Architect who Cobb and Arthur were working with in the beginning of the film? (the one that Ellen Page eventually replaced) Last I recall he was being taken away by Saito, but I didn't catch the dialog that mentioned what his fate was. (or why he was being taken away in the first place) itrorev fucked around with this message at 06:12 on Dec 25, 2010 |
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Dec 25, 2010 06:08
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