Star Wars Discussion Thread v. Rise of Skywalker / Mandalorian (merged)

[Zantera]

I think Anakin probably was the strongest, I mean Vader was a big looming threat to the whole galaxy while he was in his prime. Sure, Luke did defeat him in combat in RotJ but that was an aging Vader.

[lordxizor]

I think Anakin probably was the strongest, I mean Vader was a big looming threat to the whole galaxy while he was in his prime. Sure, Luke did defeat him in combat in RotJ but that was an aging Vader.

And a Vader that was conflicted. He didn't really want to defeat Luke.

[gmillerdrake]

I think Anakin probably was the strongest, I mean Vader was a big looming threat to the whole galaxy while he was in his prime. Sure, Luke did defeat him in combat in RotJ but that was an aging Vader.

And a Vader that was conflicted. He didn't really want to defeat Luke.

Very true in both cases.

I can’t ignore what Anakin did throughout the Clone War series. He continually demonstrated how powerful he was.....even defeated that time Lords crazy son who was incredibly powerful. Rey is a ‘natural’ Jedi and Luke was very powerful as well according to the post movie cannon.....but for me until I see otherwise none were on the level of Anakin.

[Stadler]

Not necessarily specific to Anakin, but that's a trope of these types of films.   Relative power cut with humanity and compassion will always rise up and defeat absolute power at the end of the day.

[gmillerdrake]

Episode Release Schedule for 'The Mandalorian'

#101 – November 12

#102 – November 15

#103 – November 22

#104 – November 29

#105 – December 6

#106 – December 13

#107 – December 18

#108 – December 27

[pg1067]

'The Mandalorian'

Just so I'm clear, is this Mandalorian thing something that only folks with the Disney streaming thingamabob will be able to watch?

[MinistroRaven]

'The Mandalorian'

Just so I'm clear, is this Mandalorian thing something that only folks with the Disney streaming thingamabob will be able to watch?

No, it's just the story of a bunty hunter. It will be like regular show, only in the Star Wars realm.

[Orbert]

I think he was asking about the distribution medium, not the setting.

[gmillerdrake]

'The Mandalorian'

Just so I'm clear, is this Mandalorian thing something that only folks with the Disney streaming thingamabob will be able to watch?

Yes. Its only available with a Disney Plus subscription

[pg1067]

I think he was asking about the distribution medium, not the setting.

Yup.

Yes. Its only available with a Disney Plus subscription

Got it.  Thanks.  So I'll never see it (or at least not any time in the foreseeable future).

[Big Hath]

'The Mandalorian'

Just so I'm clear, is this Mandalorian thing something that only folks with the Disney streaming thingamabob will be able to watch?

No, it's just the story of a bunny hunter. It will be like regular show, only in the Star Wars realm.

(ok, one letter away but I couldn't resist)

[Orbert]

[lonestar]

Ok, Mandalorian is live


So we gonna discuss it here or in a separate thread?

[gmillerdrake]

Ok, Mandalorian is live


So we gonna discuss it here or in a separate thread?

Waited until midnight then downloaded the app.....then watched the first episode. I enjoyed it a lot. It's so neat to see that world. What I dug also is I'd say near all the trailer footage we've seen came from Ep. 1, meaning....not a lot was given away. IF I had to nitpick my largest complaint is that the episode run time was only around 40 minutes. I was under the impression these were all hour long episodes. But all in all....it's a great introductory episode.

[faizoff]

Finally got to see the first episode of the Mandalorian. It was a lot of fun, the setting and the action, the almost spaghetti western feel to it, it had a lot of the charm of the original trilogy. Very Rogue One-ish at times, overall am very excited about it.

[lordxizor]

Finally got to see the first episode of the Mandalorian.

Finally? It was first available less than 12 hours ago!

[faizoff]

I know but the site was hammered and didn't load for me until a few hours ago.

[lonestar]

I think they laid some groundwork for a seriously entertaining show that sticks true to the original movies' spaghetti western feel. Really excited about this one!!

[ariich]

I know but the site was hammered and didn't load for me until a few hours ago.

This it's why it's so important for streaming services to allow downloads to watch offline. I hope Disney+ will be doing that, at least for its phone/tablet apps, like the other major services do in the UK.

[Phoenix87x]

Watched the first episode and really enjoyed it. The Mandalorian is a really cool show.

Really liked the IG droid bounty hunter. He moved exactly how I always expected an IG model to and I loved that he kept trying to self destruct 

[Grappler]

Holy cow.  This show is amazing.  So much of the look, feel and sound of the original trilogy, plus plenty of humor.  And that moment at the end....just heart-stopping.  We've only ever seen one of those before!

[Adami]

Holy cow.  This show is amazing.  So much of the look, feel and sound of the original trilogy, plus plenty of humor.  And that moment at the end....just heart-stopping.  We've only ever seen one of those before!

Two.

[jammindude]

Just saw it. Absolutely loved it.

Someone said “spaghetti western” earlier...but let’s call a spade a spade. It’s “The Man With No Name” in space. And I absolutely mean that as the highest of compliments.

[lonestar]

Just saw it. Absolutely loved it.

Someone said “spaghetti western” earlier...but let’s call a spade a spade. It’s “The Man With No Name” in space. And I absolutely mean that as the highest of compliments.

Yeah, when I use the phrase 'spaghetti western' it's with The Man With No Name at the forefront of my mind. And yes, I was a massive fan of those films back in the day.

[Grappler]

Holy cow.  This show is amazing.  So much of the look, feel and sound of the original trilogy, plus plenty of humor.  And that moment at the end....just heart-stopping.  We've only ever seen one of those before!

Two.

I stand corrected...I had completely forgotten about the second appearance.  What an incredible surprise at the end of the episode though.

[lordxizor]

I enjoyed it a lot as well!

[faizoff]

The fact that the thread title is still referring to the last Jedi makes me chuckle.

I'll have to catch up on rebels now that Disney+ is here.

[bosk1]

Good show.  The droid was amazing. 

[Adami]

Yea, I really enjoyed it.

[bosk1]

************MANDALORIAN SPOILERS*****************

I guess?




































Not sure how many consider this a hard "spoiler," but I figured I'd put the alert tags on anyway.  So...our dude is taking this job because the bounty is some extremely rare, priceless metal.  And...the lady Mandalorian makes a shoulder pad out of it?    I trust all will be explained at some point, but it seems odd right now.

[gmillerdrake]

************MANDALORIAN SPOILERS*****************

I guess?




































Not sure how many consider this a hard "spoiler," but I figured I'd put the alert tags on anyway.  So...our dude is taking this job because the bounty is some extremely rare, priceless metal.  And...the lady Mandalorian makes a shoulder pad out of it?    I trust all will be explained at some point, but it seems odd right now.

I'm going to give another watch or two....but initially I thought in the dialogue between our Bounty Hunter and the Mandalorian Blacksmith.....she mentioned the heritage of the metal he handed her.....she gave some description of it as if this were 'mandalorian' by right? did anyone else catch or hear that? Maybe he's interested in reclaiming that metal for 'his people' so to speak.

[Phoenix87x]

Mandalorian armor was always supposed to be the shit as far as armor goes and our boy identifies strongly with the Mandalorian tribe, heritage and ideology so I looked at it as a birth rite, sentimental type of thing to get a hold of that metal and incorporate it into himself by making it a part of his armor.

So for him this metal is just as precious, if not more precious than just regular credits. At least, that's how I read it. 

[Adami]

From the episode alone, I gather (similar to what has been said) is that the armor is very important to that culture, and he wasn't born into it, so finding that kind of metal is extremely important to proving his worth and then having the armor built bit by bit our of it is a recognition of him becoming like a full fledged Mandalorian.

Could be wrong though.

[cramx3]

Everyone is talking about this show at work.  And it all seems so positive.  I guess I'll have to check it out at some point. 

[lordxizor]

I'm rewatching all of the Skywalker saga movies in advance of Rise of Skywalker.

Working my way through The Phantom Menace now. It's been perhaps a decade since I've watched it last and my thoughts haven't really changed. Jar Jar is annoying. Jake Lloyd was not a very good child actor. Too much CGI (which was good for the time, but of course hasn't aged well). But the my main frustration is that it seems like it could have been such a better movie with some relatively minor tweaks. Make Jar Jar not so annoying and cut down his lines, use practical effects instead of CGI more, and rewrite and handful of clunky dialog spots, and you would go from having an OK to bad movie to having a pretty good movie.

Oh, and what a waste it was killing off Darth Maul in Ep. 1.