The Miscellaneous Thought Thread

[Rich T]

Just popping in to say that, while rewatching the D+ The Mandalorian , I think that this, condensed into a movie timespan, or something like it that also relied on essential storytelling based in emotion over spectacle, yet supported with just enough spectacle, is the way Disney should have approached their reboot of the film franchise. It feels far closer to Star Wars roots than those over-inflated attempts.

This small screen endeavor is far better than the Disney tentpole SW films.

The Mandalorian is focused, features compelling characters, and explores the SW universe in a believable, logical way. The New Trilogy is a ridiculous corporate committee mess, birthed without a plan and running around onscreen like a chicken with its head cut off screaming “Please buy our merchandise!!!”

 

[Phroobar]

The Mandalorian is focused, features compelling characters, and explores the SW universe in a believable, logical way. The New Trilogy is a ridiculous corporate committee mess, birthed without a plan and running around onscreen like Jar Jar a chicken with its head cut off screaming “Please buy our merchandise!!!”

The sequel trilogy is the Jar Jar of the franchise.

 

[solidyne]

You wanted a ride like the Mexico boat ride? I remember it being one of the worst ever, with cliff divers being projected on a screen and even a screen on the floor showing a scuba diver, culminating in a bizarre bootleg it's a small world scene. It smelled good though.

Ha, let me rephrase:
"...hoping it was like my childhood memories of Rio del Tiempo..."
Of course, my memory puts cliff diver projections in If You Had Wings. Unreliable.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Ha, let me rephrase:
"...hoping it was like my childhood memories of Rio del Tiempo..."
Of course, my memory puts cliff diver projections in If You Had Wings. Unreliable.

Both rides used the same cliff diving clips among others.

 

[BrianLo]

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Mickey and Minnies Runaway Railway will be bigger hits than ROTR.

I initially read that as Mission Breakout. I was worried for a second they broke you!

 

[D.Silentu]

I can't remember if this has come to our attention before, but while looking up Tommorowland concept art I noticed some unfortunately coincidental naming. Observe the article at top right:

 

[lazyboy97o]

I can't remember if this has come to our attention before, but while looking up Tommorowland concept art I noticed some unfortunately coincidental naming. Observe the article at top right:
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Yeah, the poor guy has had to put up with some serious harassment and death threats.

 

[D.Silentu]

That's a terrible shame, I would consider a pen name if I were in his place.

 

[Curious Constance]

The Mandalorian is focused, features compelling characters, and explores the SW universe in a believable, logical way. The New Trilogy is a ridiculous corporate committee mess, birthed without a plan and running around onscreen like a chicken with its head cut off screaming “Please buy our merchandise!!!”

Dude, that was a really good post you just had there. Good job!

 

[Curious Constance]

Disneyland has brought back the Walt-era popcorn boxes:

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Of course these come back AFTER my visit. I want one.

There is always eBay

 

[Curious Constance]

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Mickey and Minnies Runaway Railway will be bigger hits than ROTR.

What is Cosmic Rewind?

 

[Kram Sacul]

The sequel trilogy is the Jar Jar of the franchise.

Yeah, if you ignore the prequels. Friggin Nerds.

 

[lazyboy97o]

What is Cosmic Rewind?

Epcot’s skyline monstrosity.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

There is always eBay

I dunno if I'd buy a piece of greasy cardboard on ebay, but I guess someone will?

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Epcot’s skyline monstrosity.

Isn't there more than one now?

 

[Practical Pig]

The Mandalorian is focused, features compelling characters, and explores the SW universe in a believable, logical way. The New Trilogy is a ridiculous corporate committee mess, birthed without a plan and running around onscreen like a chicken with its head cut off screaming “Please buy our merchandise!!!”

At this point I agree completely. I haven't seen TROS yet due to an injury, but I can't say I'm much interested either. I'll wait until it's in the home market now.

The Mandalorian managed to achieve something none of the Disney SW films accomplished. It made me care about the lives it depicted, as much or more as I did in the original trilogy. And it did it while ...

Spoiler

Not showing the protagonist's face, and facial expressions for most of the series.

And also ...

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Baby Yoda, an inexpensive old-school puppet, is the best thing Disney has contributed to the canon.

 

[Little Green Men]

Isn't there more than one now?

No?

 

[mickEblu]

What is Cosmic Rewind?

It’s the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster they re building in Epcot

 

[Phroobar]

It’s the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster they re building in Epcot

Too bad Cosmic Rewind couldn't be the removal of the Guardians overlay of our Tower.

 

[mickEblu]

I always forget who recommended Gus’s fried chicken to me but God Bless that person. Best fried chicken I’ve had for sure. Definitely the best in California.