Last Seen 70s/80s Movie

[Sculpt]

Originally Posted by ferretchucker

I remember hearing about something called "The Machete Order" wherein you watch IV, then V, then II, then III, then finish with VI. I guess now you could follow onto the sequels.

The idea is after you find out about Darth Vader's true identity, you flash back and watch that downfall before ending triumphantly (ah, those triumphant Ewoks.) It totally cuts out Phantom Menace with the valid point that it's totally self contained and besides introducing a few characters, plot-wise has pretty much nothing of consequence.

You know, I actually like that idea, the flashback of two films before seeing the feel-good ending Return of the Jedi is a pretty good idea.

But I'd say seeing IV and V, and then going to Ep 1 would still be good, as it does give the origin of Anakin as a slave and the prophecy, etc; plus it gives an interesting look at (Emporer) Palpatine's manipulations. I agree, Ep 1 certainly is a stand-alone film (like New Hope is) and lighter on the main story arc, but if you're going to watch 5 films, might as well watch the 6th. It's not like anyone is going to watch 5 films in one sitting anyway.

[ferretchucker]

Originally Posted by Sculpt

You know, I actually like that idea, the flashback of two films before seeing the feel-good ending Return of the Jedi is a pretty good idea.

But I'd say seeing IV and V, and then going to Ep 1 would still be good, as it does give the origin of Anakin as a slave and the prophecy, etc; plus it gives an interesting look at (Emporer) Palpatine's manipulations. I agree, Ep 1 certainly is a stand-alone film (like New Hope is) and lighter on the main story arc, but if you're going to watch 5 films, might as well watch the 6th. It's not like anyone is going to watch 5 films in one sitting anyway.

Yeah, I'm inclined to agree about Phantom personally. I think more than anything, it's good to get familiar with Palpatine, and to understand why Obi-Wan continues to stick with Anakin despite his...you know...awfulness

[Tommy Jarvis]

Slumber Party Massacre II*

A wonderful slasher with one of the coolest killers ever. Great way to start the weekend.

[Bloof]

Originally Posted by Tommy Jarvis

Slumber Party Massacre II*

A wonderful slasher with one of the coolest killers ever. Great way to start the weekend.

They do not make them like that anymore!

[TaeKwonZombie]

glad people have been into this classic recently

[DeadbeatAtDawn]

And Soon the Darkness, 1970. 8/10

Director: Robert Fuest

[Bloof]

LIFEFORCE 1985

Stunning.

[ferretchucker]

Star Trek 3: The Search for Spock

Always love me some Klingon goodness

[FryeDwight]

CRITTERS (1986). Small furry fanged aliens terrorize a small town with two shape shifting bounty hunters after them. Good premise, although it reminds me a lot of GREMLINS (and it seems 1987's THE HIDDEN took a page from it). Despite the premise and the always welcome Dee Wallace, there is too much movie for the slim plot. While I enjoyed it in parts, once was enough. My wife enjoyed seeing a very young Billy Zane here. **1/2

[bamahorrorfan87]

the american scream