STAR WARS, INDY , HOWARD THE DUCK DEUCE; AND MORE

[Anderson]

Is that really Grunberg's character's name?

Ello Asty was the bullhead catfish alien.

Grunberg was Snap Wexley.

[Abraham Smashington]

In regards to Phasma

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It has been confirmed that Gwendoline Christie will be reprising her role as Captain Phasma in Rian Johnson’s Episode VIII. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy told the LA Times that they have big plans for Phasma and confirmed that the captain will carry on into the next movie: “She’s an important character, a baddie in the best sense of the word.”

Many critics have complained that Phasma’s role in Force Awakens was too small and fans are already predicting that it will be beefed up in future films, some referring to her as the Boba Fett of this trilogy.

[Anderson]

In regards to Phasma

  Spoiler: spoilers 

It has been confirmed that Gwendoline Christie will be reprising her role as Captain Phasma in Rian Johnson’s Episode VIII. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy told the LA Times that they have big plans for Phasma and confirmed that the captain will carry on into the next movie: “She’s an important character, a baddie in the best sense of the word.”

Many critics have complained that Phasma’s role in Force Awakens was too small and fans are already predicting that it will be beefed up in future films, some referring to her as the Boba Fett of this trilogy.

  Spoiler: About that 

The fact that the entire cast is coming back for Episode 8 is such a late change, that it makes me scratch my head.

Hux was meant to go to intro Del Toro's new character. But, I guess that changed. Phasma's cool and all, but really?

I just worry that we're going to get 2 scenes of Snoke in 8 and then ham cram him into 9.

[gravedigger]

Good!

Good, re: Rob's post, definitely not the last part of Troy's post.

[Matt]

Love this: http://www.indiatimes.com/news/india...ed-248595.html

[gravedigger]

There's no way a cop said it was justified and didn't arrest those guys.

[Abraham Smashington]

pretty sure I mentioned this in the podcast but I LOVED that Kylo

  Spoiler: spoilers 

went all Marky Mark in FEAR

during the battle.

And I fucking LOVED SO HARD THAT FREEZING OF THE BLASTER BOLT. SO AWESOME.

Dammit. I really need to go watch this again.

[Abraham Smashington]

Constable Zuvio

I want to see that face move in motion, because ugh.

Did we ever see this guy in motion? I can't remember.

[Anderson]

Did we ever see this guy in motion? I can't remember.

Cut from the film.

[Martin]

Saw it Saturday.

Fantastic. Yes, it has flaws (follows A New Hope too closley, needed 2-10 minutes to flesh out the characters and settings more), but overall, for the 1st time in 30 years, it felt like a genuine Star Wars movie. The real deal. Not a JJ-Star Wars flick, the REAL sequel.

Yes, Driver is ugly (he really is, I've been saying that for years. Burning his face would actually improve his look. And his ears...), Phasma's not in it enough (but will be), but so much fucking GOOD in it.

I was apprehending the 3 new leads, and Ridley, Boyega and Issac were top-notch. Amazing. Having the original crew around was just icing on the cake. Such a ball of emotions when those X-Wings came over the water. And the Falcon!!!!

I laughed during Craig's entire cameo (it really was his voice!), and Google confirmed later that I was right: Ewan McGregor recorded a line for Rey just for Awakens.

Amazing.

Now, it's time to show it to my son.

[Timothy225]

In regards to Phasma

  Spoiler: spoilers 

It has been confirmed that Gwendoline Christie will be reprising her role as Captain Phasma in Rian Johnson’s Episode VIII. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy told the LA Times that they have big plans for Phasma and confirmed that the captain will carry on into the next movie: “She’s an important character, a baddie in the best sense of the word.”

Many critics have complained that Phasma’s role in Force Awakens was too small and fans are already predicting that it will be beefed up in future films, some referring to her as the Boba Fett of this trilogy.

YES!

  Spoiler: About that 

The fact that the entire cast is coming back for Episode 8 is such a late change, that it makes me scratch my head.

Hux was meant to go to intro Del Toro's new character. But, I guess that changed. Phasma's cool and all, but really?

I just worry that we're going to get 2 scenes of Snoke in 8 and then ham cram him into 9.

  Spoiler: Re: Troy's spoiler 

Glad to see the cast (minus Ford, obviously) coming back. Keeping the leads together is a no-brainer for Disney, especially with the reviews they've been getting.

Phasma got short shrift this go 'round, so learning there's plans a foot for her in the next film makes me happy. Hopefully, she'll become more than this trilogy's Boba Fett/Darth Maul - cool looking, but doing mostly nothing.

[gravedigger]

Someone tell me what a "Mary Sue" is in non-hyperbolic-Internet terms, please. Near as I can tell it's a strong independent woman. What's wrong with that?

[Abraham Smashington]

I thought Mary Sue/Gary Stu was when you wrote yourself into the story and everything you did was awesome?

[FilmNerdJamie]

I get the "Mary Sue" argument (Never heard of the phrase before). But I don't agree with it. Whatsoever.

And it's coming from someone who has burned so many bridges, it's amazing he could even still get in an executive's office.

[Abraham Smashington]

"Is that even possible?"

"I don't know. I usually ask myself that after I do it."