The Shade

The episode 4 was only added on screen in a re-release from 1981, after it was decided that Empire was going to be Episode 5. While Lucas may have planned to have 3, 6, 9, or 12 films all along, the stories themselves were always being made up as he went along. It's the same with any series. You do one storyline movie at a time. If you don't believe me, check out some of the reviews for the very first Empire Strikes Back screenplay from Leigh Bracket: virtually nothing is the same as what we saw on screen. This new Transformers franchise is no different. They're making it up as they go along. There is no grand plan or cosmic design.

I haven't seen the film yet, but I had thought the book itself was only so-so. It's no surprise to me that you're saying the film is also not as good as the others.

I know, but I'd rather watch it on my bigger TV than on the smaller computer monitor.

Lucky you. I'll have to wait for the DVD, it won't be playing in any theatre near me.

Interesting car, uh... or jet. [Redneck farmer]That looks like an airplane, without wings!"[/Redneck farmer]

Listened to it the other day. Good job. It made me feel like watching the show, unfortunately I have to way of acquiring it. Looking forward to your other shows. Make sure to announce it.

New series coming soon according to ANN. Dances for joy.

My God, I can't believe some are now approving of this incident. This thread really makes me go WTF!!! I think it's time to lock it up and get on to discussing some more interesting things.

Hadn't planned on seeing it, but hearing you guys talk about it is making lean the other way. A review I can't believe was so positive, and he got some of the technical terms wrong: Roger Ebert's Review

You know, I hadn't really noticed that one. Probably because of the nature of the nude scene itself didn't make me feel like looking at private parts.

That's what I thought. You don't see too many series that have significant events in the middle of a story that are not shown, just the consequences.

Phew! I wonder if that review will be echoed by others? It certainly was devastating (no pun intended).

I finished it last night. You guys were right. It did become much better towards the end. The granddaddy of jiggly anime? One question with spoilers: In ep 5, when they were looking at Australia and saying it will take a long while to recover, did they mean recovering from the creation of the black hole's shockwave from the end of ep 4?

The Studio Nue, Artland & another building all get demolished by Hikaru at the end of Ep 1. If you slow motion advance the destruction of the Studio Nue building, you actually see the SN mascot reacting to the building's destruction. I've never heard of Kawamori getting crushed. When does this take place?

You got it Akilae. Your turn.

What do you mean? There was nothing wrong with DH2. I mean, planes with empty fuel tanks exploding in huge fireballs, passenger jets that don't have enough fuel for alternate airports so they have to keep circling the airport (a clear violation of air traffic laws), John McClain able to lift a grate supposedly strong enough to hold an aircraft. Nah, no problems there.

In episode 6 of Full Metal Panic, Sousuke, Kaname & Kurz are surrounded by enemy soldiers in what looks like a no win situation. Kaname then says that this reminds her of a Hollywood film whose name she can't remember. Kurz says the same thing. What movie are they thinking of?

I've finally, finally started watching Gunbuster (aka Aim for the Top!). It's not bad so far (I've only seen 2 eps). The immediate thing that comes to mind is that it's... jiggly? For a late 80s OVA, it's got great animation and a story, while not too deep, that's enough to keep me in for all 6 eps.

Kanuka Clancy is named after Tom Clancy.

Wow, that teaser sure was a yawning experience.

If you can cash in on someone else's property, wouldn't you do it also? Also, I've noticed in the past year both Marvel & DC having ads in their comics featuring characters from the other company in there. These were usually movie or DVD ads.

Ding! Ding! Ding! Right. Your turn A7.

Yes!!! I love that cat! Keeping this kind of related to You're Under Arrest, name two series the voice actor for Shouji Toukairin (Natsumi Tsujimoto's boyfriend) in which he was the male lead and (bonus points) what were those characters' names? Edit: I'm talking about the Japanese voice actor.

Clue. Best board game movie evah!!!

Damn it, I hate that cat. Also, I'm at work, so I can't look up the episode 'til I get home, but I'm sure it had to do with cats. Ok, I'm at home and just viewed the episode. Pregnant cat needing to be transfered to a better vet hospital while Tsujimoto & Kobayakawa had to apprehend a speeding driver while the city was temporarily plunged into a blackout. :deep breath: