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I have to agree. I liked the old Treks, some were better than others, but I have no great interest in any of the new Treks. Lots of action, but not good story lines. More action is not a good substitute for good stories. 
Just because the code works, it doesn't mean that it is good code.
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The worse part is that they have little to do with the message Gene Roddenberry was trying to get across, yet they insist they're trying their damnedest to "carry the spirit" of what came before.
He must be rolling in his grave.
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Yes, no social messages/commentary, limited plot. Just action and more action with little logic to it all. IOW, like many other movies that JJ Abrams makes.
Just because the code works, it doesn't mean that it is good code.
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I keep making the claim that Star Trek ended with Nemesis in 2002, and didn't make it to its 50th anniversary. That franchise is long gone. It ended on a bad note, but that's only because it was long overdue to take a break anyway.
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Good points
Although I don't get the last Jedi and empire strikes back parallels.
Care to expand?
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Well the Force Awakens was a remake of the original Star Wars, Young isloated individual seeks out older more experienced warrior (Luke & Ben, Rey & Han) blows up planet killer football. Last Jedi, tries to do Empire, good guys in real trouble as bases are cut apart, main part of story in space & Jedi training, big battle of white (snow, salt) against walking things (Empire start, Last Jedi end).
Episode 9, return to stars home world to settle debt & big battle on Sand(why can I see Simon Peggs character getting it), trip to see Jedi masters home, blow up planet eating space football... 
Also Han shot first it provides a better arc of how his character goes from bad guy, to rebel, to nice guy...
modified 25-Sep-18 0:14am.
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I liked it too. It was better than I was expecting. Only thing that I thought might make it better was if they had dubbed Ford's voice over the other actor's.
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Yeah, but the possibility for sequels, the Falcon hasn't got it's nose yet, Chewies got circular widgets on Chewies bandoleer. What happens to Queen of Dragons...
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We're lucky that that Donald Glover was in the movie! (and Paul Bettany and Emilia Clark).
I did not found that Alden Ehrenreich portrayed Solo in a good manner.
I'd rather be phishing!
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Yeah Donald Glover was a good choice for Lando 'the early years' Ahh thank you I was trying to remember her name. I mean 'Mother of Dragons' was easier to workout rather than Thing Clarke who was in Game of Thrones!
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glennPattonWork wrote: . I mean 'Mother of Dragons' was easier to workout
LOL, I thought I forgot something about the Solo movie there.
I'd rather be phishing!
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Yeah expectations have been on the low side lately. Can't wait for Jar Jar Binks a star wars story.
They buy shoes, then they wear them! They make them sound old! Dairy! Dairy!
modified 20-Oct-19 21:02pm.
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That could actually be the first real surprise[^]. 
Jar Jar Binks. Sith Lord.
It would really work, especially how easily this goofy character can be turned into a total creep.
I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them were cats.
His last invention was an evil Lasagna. It didn't kill anyone, and it actually tasted pretty good.
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Jar Jar Binks. Sith Lord. Interesting but no let us forget that! 
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Too late. Just watch this episode (Clonewars): Bombad Jedi | Wookieepedia[^]
Just look at that picture of him with the Jedi robe.
I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them were cats.
His last invention was an evil Lasagna. It didn't kill anyone, and it actually tasted pretty good.
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Jacquers wrote: i still have to watch it.
Who is making you do that? The Mafia? Did a judge sentence you to watch it?
I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them were cats.
His last invention was an evil Lasagna. It didn't kill anyone, and it actually tasted pretty good.
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Did you put off watching initially for some reason, or just didn't feel like it? After The Last Jedi, I sort of completely lost interest in the franchise. I've never watched Solo, and never felt like watching. And I still don't. I used to think this indifference would fade with time, but it still hasn't. Wonder if I'll even feel like watching Episode 9 when it's out.
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I felt the same, It was a classic meet at the flat go out for a meal & drinks as it was a friends birthday. It was raining and not very inviting outside weather wise so time needed to wasted going through the Prime account of my flat mate we found Solo and watched it, retored my faith some what...like Rouge One but the end was not as obvious (the two stand alone movies I think have been better than the sequels)...
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CBS All Access may have more for you: Star Trek Short Treks Schedule Revealed[^]
Four short "minisodes" of series. Odd release schedule though ...
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640
Never throw anything away, Griff
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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Quote: If you are a Discovery fan, then ...
Yes, if...
I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them were cats.
His last invention was an evil Lasagna. It didn't kill anyone, and it actually tasted pretty good.
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Quote: CBS All No Access
FTFY - As luck would have it, no-one is upset about this.
- I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.
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I read the subject line as referring to the Discovery Channel. Well, nope...
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Against many whales, the short Spanish down under. (9)
This space for rent
modified 24-Sep-18 4:28am.
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